Southern Pioneer Electric Scholarship--Southern Pioneer Electric will be sponsoring a number of scholarships for students graduating from high schools in their coverage area. This is open to all graduating seniors of Southwestern Heights. For scholarship information and to fill out the application, please go to https://www.southernpioneer.net/community/scholarship/ and complete the information by noon on March 6, 2024.
MKC Scholarship Program--MKC is offering a scholarship to a student of a MKC member-owner or a dependent of a MKC/Producer Ag employee; must be a high school senior or current college student in your first, second, or third year of college; must plan to enroll in a post-secondary institution for the Fall of 2024; and demonstrate leadership abilities, academic performance and a desire to further their education and career. To complete the application, go to www.mkcoop.com; deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.
Golden Plains Credit Union Scholarship--Golden Plains Credit Union is offering scholarships to students who are members of Golden Plains Credit Union (not eligible if their parent is a member, but student is not a member). Applicants must be enrolled in or plan to enroll in a university, junior college, or trade school in the fall. To fill out the application, go to https://www.gpcu.org/Applications/Scholarship-Application. The deadline to apply for this scholarship and submit letters of recommendation is March 15, 2024.
Horatio Alger Association--The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc is pleased to offer up to 600+ Scholarships for high school juniors and seniors with financial need that are US Citizens. For more information or to apply, please visit horatioalger.org/scholarships and fill out their application by March 15, 2024.
Kansas Masonic Foundation Scholarship Program--The Kansas Masonic Lodge is offering a General Scholarship, two Legacy Scholarships, and the Cynthia Ruth Russel Scholarship for students with disabilities. All students are encouraged to visit https://kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/ to see the eligibility criteria or pick up a brochure from Mrs. Sheldon. The Masonic Lodge is giving out 200+ scholarships! You must apply online at the above link. The scholarship closes March 15, 2024.
Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc--The Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc are offering multiple scholarships to students with a 2.5 GPA or above. Students can visit https://phcscholarships.com/ for more information or to complete the application. The deadline to submit applications is March 22, 2024.
Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship--The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) offers scholarships to reward students who have demonstrated quality leadership during their high school years. There are four $500 awards available each academic year, which may be used at KACRAO member institutions. These awards are not need-based and may be used in conjunction with other awards. To apply, please visit https://www.kacrao.org/kacrao-scholarship and fill out the online application by March 22, 2024.
Southwest Kansas Bar Association--The Southwest Kansas Bar Association is sponsoring its annual scholarship essay contest. Students shall address the American Bar Association 2024 Law Day theme of “Voices of Democracy” in an essay. For requirements and a copy of the application, please see Mrs. Sheldon; deadline is March 29, 2024 by 5:00 pm.
Invenergy--Invenergy is donating a scholarship to graduating students in Southwest Kansas. This is a $1,000 scholarship. Students must be a senior pursuing an agriculture or STEM-related career, plan to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college, have a 2.8 GPA, a minimum of 20 ACT score, and have a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or administrator. To apply, please ask Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application (must have a copy from her to access the online application). The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024 by 5:00 pm.
Ag Future Scholarship Program--Western State Bank and American Implement have joined forces to help support the future of the agriculture industry by providing the Ag Future Scholarships Program to eligible high school seniors and current college students pursuing further education in an agriculture field. They will be awarding 10, $1,000 scholarships. Students are eligible if they live in Meade or Seward County (or others from the list on the website), plan to work in the agriculture industry and major in an agriculture related field, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. To see the requirements and apply, visit https://www.wsbks.com/agfuturescholarships/; the deadline to apply is March 31, 2024.
**Farm Bureau--The 8th District of Kansas Farm Bureau ”Excellence in Agriculture” scholarship application is open to students whose parents are members of Meade County Farm Bureau Association and plan to attend college in the fall. It is also open to students who are currently attending college. To apply, please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2024 by 5:00 pm.
Kansas Financial Scholars Essay Contest--This contest is awarding up to 5 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will continue their education in Kansas. For requirements and application, visit https://www.osbckansas.org/consumers/2024-scholarship-contest/. The deadline for this application is April 1, 2024.
**BTI Scholarship--Bucklin Tractor & Implement is honored to continue supporting local high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in an ag related field. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or above, be a high school senior, and be pursuing an ag related career field. To apply, go to https://www.btiequip.com/--2024-scholarship to fill out the online application. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is April 10, 2024.
Jim Johnson Scholarship--This scholarship is provided by the High Plains Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Service. Any senior that plans to pursue a degree in the physical sciences (chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science, geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography and soil sciences) or planning to teach physical sciences is eligible to apply. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline is April 30, 2024.
Nick Finke Memorial Scholarship--This scholarship is for 2024 graduates of Meade, Fowler, or Southwestern Heights. The applicant must have a strong sense of community and have evidence of such during their time in high school, have a strong valuation of friendship and its importance to life, and have a 3.0 GPA or above. Please pick up an application from Mrs. Sheldon; deadline is April 30, 2024.
State of Kansas Scholarships and Grants--The State of Kansas offers a number of scholarships and grants including The Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant, The Kanas Computer Science Educator Scholarship, The Kansas Minority Scholarship, The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship, and the Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship. These apply to a number of students. For more information, please visit www.kansasregents.org or see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application. The deadline for most applications is May 1, 2024.
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation Scholarship—This scholarship is open to highly motivated, small-town students who have a burning passion for math, science, technology, and more! To apply, students must be from a household of less than $55,000 income, want to create an invention or have excelled in math and science, maintain above a 3.5 GPA, and who come from a rural small town. For more information and to fill out the online application, go to https://lariatfoundation.com/for-students/. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2024.
Kansas Promise Scholarship Act—is open to Kansas Residents who will be entering post-secondary school within 12 months of graduation. Students must complete the FAFSA, fill out the application, and enroll and complete within 30 months of first entering college. Upon completion of the program, students must reside and work in Kansas for a minimum of two consecutive years or enroll in a Kansas institution of higher education and then reside and work for a minimum of two consecutive years. Students must choose a program from one of the four fields of study: Information technology and security; mental and physical healthcare; advanced manufacturing and building trades; early childhood education and development; or one additional program designated by the institution. For more information, please see Mrs. Sheldon or visit https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/promise-act-scholarship for rules, regulations, and application.
The Kansas ScholarShop is a tool available to students statewide and allows students free access to a powerful search engine of over 6 million scholarships worth up to $24 billion. Students can find scholarships, grants and awards tailored specifically to their interests. Learn more at kansascash.ks.gov/scholarshop and set up an account today to get started.
Websites to look at: www.fastweb.com, scholarsapp.com, (**NEW**) bold.org and www.studentscholarships.org.
New website: https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
**New Scholarships
MKC Scholarship Program--MKC is offering a scholarship to a student of a MKC member-owner or a dependent of a MKC/Producer Ag employee; must be a high school senior or current college student in your first, second, or third year of college; must plan to enroll in a post-secondary institution for the Fall of 2024; and demonstrate leadership abilities, academic performance and a desire to further their education and career. To complete the application, go to www.mkcoop.com; deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.
Golden Plains Credit Union Scholarship--Golden Plains Credit Union is offering scholarships to students who are members of Golden Plains Credit Union (not eligible if their parent is a member, but student is not a member). Applicants must be enrolled in or plan to enroll in a university, junior college, or trade school in the fall. To fill out the application, go to https://www.gpcu.org/Applications/Scholarship-Application. The deadline to apply for this scholarship and submit letters of recommendation is March 15, 2024.
Horatio Alger Association--The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc is pleased to offer up to 600+ Scholarships for high school juniors and seniors with financial need that are US Citizens. For more information or to apply, please visit horatioalger.org/scholarships and fill out their application by March 15, 2024.
Kansas Masonic Foundation Scholarship Program--The Kansas Masonic Lodge is offering a General Scholarship, two Legacy Scholarships, and the Cynthia Ruth Russel Scholarship for students with disabilities. All students are encouraged to visit https://kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/ to see the eligibility criteria or pick up a brochure from Mrs. Sheldon. The Masonic Lodge is giving out 200+ scholarships! You must apply online at the above link. The scholarship closes March 15, 2024.
Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc--The Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc are offering multiple scholarships to students with a 2.5 GPA or above. Students can visit https://phcscholarships.com/ for more information or to complete the application. The deadline to submit applications is March 22, 2024.
Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship--The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) offers scholarships to reward students who have demonstrated quality leadership during their high school years. There are four $500 awards available each academic year, which may be used at KACRAO member institutions. These awards are not need-based and may be used in conjunction with other awards. To apply, please visit https://www.kacrao.org/kacrao-scholarship and fill out the online application by March 22, 2024.
Southwest Kansas Bar Association--The Southwest Kansas Bar Association is sponsoring its annual scholarship essay contest. Students shall address the American Bar Association 2024 Law Day theme of “Voices of Democracy” in an essay. For requirements and a copy of the application, please see Mrs. Sheldon; deadline is March 29, 2024 by 5:00 pm.
Invenergy--Invenergy is donating a scholarship to graduating students in Southwest Kansas. This is a $1,000 scholarship. Students must be a senior pursuing an agriculture or STEM-related career, plan to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college, have a 2.8 GPA, a minimum of 20 ACT score, and have a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or administrator. To apply, please ask Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application (must have a copy from her to access the online application). The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024 by 5:00 pm.
Ag Future Scholarship Program--Western State Bank and American Implement have joined forces to help support the future of the agriculture industry by providing the Ag Future Scholarships Program to eligible high school seniors and current college students pursuing further education in an agriculture field. They will be awarding 10, $1,000 scholarships. Students are eligible if they live in Meade or Seward County (or others from the list on the website), plan to work in the agriculture industry and major in an agriculture related field, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. To see the requirements and apply, visit https://www.wsbks.com/agfuturescholarships/; the deadline to apply is March 31, 2024.
**Farm Bureau--The 8th District of Kansas Farm Bureau ”Excellence in Agriculture” scholarship application is open to students whose parents are members of Meade County Farm Bureau Association and plan to attend college in the fall. It is also open to students who are currently attending college. To apply, please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2024 by 5:00 pm.
Kansas Financial Scholars Essay Contest--This contest is awarding up to 5 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will continue their education in Kansas. For requirements and application, visit https://www.osbckansas.org/consumers/2024-scholarship-contest/. The deadline for this application is April 1, 2024.
**BTI Scholarship--Bucklin Tractor & Implement is honored to continue supporting local high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in an ag related field. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or above, be a high school senior, and be pursuing an ag related career field. To apply, go to https://www.btiequip.com/--2024-scholarship to fill out the online application. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is April 10, 2024.
Jim Johnson Scholarship--This scholarship is provided by the High Plains Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Service. Any senior that plans to pursue a degree in the physical sciences (chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science, geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography and soil sciences) or planning to teach physical sciences is eligible to apply. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline is April 30, 2024.
Nick Finke Memorial Scholarship--This scholarship is for 2024 graduates of Meade, Fowler, or Southwestern Heights. The applicant must have a strong sense of community and have evidence of such during their time in high school, have a strong valuation of friendship and its importance to life, and have a 3.0 GPA or above. Please pick up an application from Mrs. Sheldon; deadline is April 30, 2024.
State of Kansas Scholarships and Grants--The State of Kansas offers a number of scholarships and grants including The Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant, The Kanas Computer Science Educator Scholarship, The Kansas Minority Scholarship, The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship, and the Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship. These apply to a number of students. For more information, please visit www.kansasregents.org or see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application. The deadline for most applications is May 1, 2024.
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation Scholarship—This scholarship is open to highly motivated, small-town students who have a burning passion for math, science, technology, and more! To apply, students must be from a household of less than $55,000 income, want to create an invention or have excelled in math and science, maintain above a 3.5 GPA, and who come from a rural small town. For more information and to fill out the online application, go to https://lariatfoundation.com/for-students/. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2024.
Kansas Promise Scholarship Act—is open to Kansas Residents who will be entering post-secondary school within 12 months of graduation. Students must complete the FAFSA, fill out the application, and enroll and complete within 30 months of first entering college. Upon completion of the program, students must reside and work in Kansas for a minimum of two consecutive years or enroll in a Kansas institution of higher education and then reside and work for a minimum of two consecutive years. Students must choose a program from one of the four fields of study: Information technology and security; mental and physical healthcare; advanced manufacturing and building trades; early childhood education and development; or one additional program designated by the institution. For more information, please see Mrs. Sheldon or visit https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/promise-act-scholarship for rules, regulations, and application.
The Kansas ScholarShop is a tool available to students statewide and allows students free access to a powerful search engine of over 6 million scholarships worth up to $24 billion. Students can find scholarships, grants and awards tailored specifically to their interests. Learn more at kansascash.ks.gov/scholarshop and set up an account today to get started.
Websites to look at: www.fastweb.com, scholarsapp.com, (**NEW**) bold.org and www.studentscholarships.org.
New website: https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
**New Scholarships