Please read the criteria for each scholarship carefully. Be sure to submit all required materials together as one application by the DEADLINE DATE. The easiest way to fill out many of the applications is to download them to the desktop as a "writeable" form and then type in your answers. All Central Kansas Foundation scholarships are completed online. If you have any questions, please see/contact Ms. Balderas.
Scholarships will be updated as information becomes available. Pay attention to deadline dates (the year)!
Partners in Education (PIE)
March 24, 2023
Adams Family Memorial
Minimum GPA of 2.5, student plans to attend post-secondary training for culinary or a hospitality career.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Austin/Fowler Golf Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating senior who participated on the golf team for at least two years.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Bailey Brush Memorial
Awarded to student on the cross country team with highest GPA.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Becky Breese Memorial
Awarded to an outstanding female student. This student engages with family, community, and/or school activities.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Bill Thompson Trade
Awarded to a student seeking further education in trade skills of plumbing, electrical, automotive, welding, etc.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Blackmore Scholarship
Support student-athlete showing good citizenship, maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA, participated in track or cross country through high school.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Bonecutter
Awarded to senior with highest academic average.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Brock Poe Outstanding Student Athlete Scholarship
Maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and have participated in EHS/El Dorado sports programs, will participate in intercollegiate sports, submit essay addressing a) the reason they play sports, b) how sports have enriched their academic and personal lives and c) what sports mean to them.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Charles Silver Memorial Athletic
Graduating senior in good standing who intends to participate in intercollegiate sports, at least 2.5 GPA, participation in at least one sport per year and finishing the season in good standing, good sportsmanship, financial need,
One letter of recommendation is required from a coach
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Charlie Myers Award
Awarded to a student on the men's basketball team
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Chase Ludewick Memorial
Four year participation in band and drumline. Preference given to students with financial need and/or pursuing music degree. Additional essay explaining impact of band/drumline in EHS experience and further studies.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Criss Scholarship
Awarded based on academic achievement, financial need, work ethic and who plan to attend Butler Community College. Special consideration will be given to first generation college attendees.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Darren Morrison Memorial
Awarded based on athlete who plans further participation in baseball and has at least a 2.5 GPA, financial need, and sportsmanship
One letter of recommendation from a faculty member is required
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
EHS Boosters Club
Awarded to one male and one female outstanding athlete, must show financial need
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Jerry Coonrod Memorial
Awarded to student with at least a 3.0 GPA, and planning to attend KU
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
KT Wiedemann Trust
Reward an outstanding EHS student (male & female) who demonstrates scholastic and civic qualities. Student must have participated in at least 3 organized school activities.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Larry Parsons Education Scholarship
Awarded to a student on the basis of high moral character, scholastic achievement, and leadership in school activities and/or athletics.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Lilian Benson/Larry McSpadden
Awarded to outstanding male and female student.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Lorna Holmes Memorial
Awarded to a student pursuing post secondary education, first priority given to students identified with a disability
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Mick Wiley Memorial
Awarded to student in top 20% of class who plans to attend Butler CC, based on GPA, citizenship and demonstrated character and responsibility
One letter of recommendation from a faculty member is required
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Myrrl Houck Memorial
No application
Qualifier - Summa Cum Laude Honors
Nancy Myers Inspirational Student
Awarded to an inspirational student
PIE Scholarship
Nathanael Greene Memorial
Awarded to student planning to attend KSU and major in ranch management, animal husbandry, or agriculture, GPA, citizenship and demonstrated character and responsibility.
One letter of recommendation required from a faculty member
PIE Scholarship
March 24. 2023
Ron Koppenhaver Memorial
Awarded to one male and one female who have participated in track and/or cross country.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Steve Smith Memorial
Awarded to worthy high school student to further education beyond high school
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Bonnie & Dale Satterthwaite Memorial
Awarded to student attending the University of Kansas
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
SunGroup Real Estate & Appraisals Scholarship
Awarded to an EHS graduate with a minimum 2.5 GPA and who has demonstrated involvement in school or community activities.
Must submit a 100-250 word essay listing school &/or community activities as well as addressing the following: what has growing up in El Dorado meant to you and what would draw you back to El Dorado to live, work, and raise your family?
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Taylor Merie Davidson Memorial Scholarship
Rewarding one member of the Bowling Team and one Band member.
Students need a 2.0 GPA and participated in the EHS Bowling Team and/or Band member.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Teresa Riedinger Science Scholarship
High academic achievement in science classes. Pursuing a post-secondary education in Science, Technology, Education, or Healthcare.
PIE Scholarship
March 24, 2023
Chelsea Gerbitz Memorial
Central Kansas Community Foundation Scholarship Application
*at the top of the page hit Apply>Scholarships>"Click here to see available scholarships"
Open Feb 1 - March 31, 2023
Clifford and Rubye Angleton
Central Kansas Community Foundation Scholarship Application
*at the top of the page hit Apply>Scholarships>"Click here to see available scholarships"
Open March 6 - April 3, 2023
Gary McEachern Memorial Scholarship
unavailable in 2022
Colin and Sally Rowell Memorial Scholarship
Central Kansas Community Foundation Scholarship Application
*at the top of the page hit Apply>Scholarships>"Click here to see available scholarships"
Open March 6 - April 3, 2023
George Trimble Special Need
Central Kansas Community Foundation Scholarship Application
*at the top of the page hit Apply>Scholarships>"Click here to see available scholarships"
Open March 6 - April 3, 2023
Wayne Willis Foundation
Open Feb. 1 - March 1, 2023
EXCEL Industries Inc, Scholarship
Central Kansas Community Foundation Scholarship Application
*at the top of the page hit Apply>Scholarships>"Click here to see available scholarships"
Open March 6 - April 3, 2023
White Eagle Credit Union
March 31, 2022
Soroptimist International of El Dorado, KS
2022 Outstanding Citizenship Award
Application located in the Counseling Office
March 25, 2022
Community National Bank & Trust
April 4, 2022
El Dorado Sports Foundation
Awarded to one male and one female. Minimum of 10 complete seasons of participation and written essay
April 29, 2022
Russell Family Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are based primarily on academic excellence (at least in the top fifty percent [50%] of the student’s class upon graduation) and financial need. Financial need shall be defined as the difference between the costs of education minus the applicant’s (family) ability to pay. Applications are due on April 1, 2021 and must be submitted directly to address provided.
April 1, 2022
Garden Gate Garden Club
Student plans to attend a Kansas college and major in agriculture or other related field
updated application not yet available
Sophia Berman Molk
Sophia Berman Molk Scholarship Application 2022
*return completed application to the Counseling Office
April 8, 2022
Horner Essay
Award given to winner of essay competition. Minimum of 500 words, typed and double spaced. Topic: Human Education - Child and Animal Welfare. Essay should be turned into Counselor
unavailable
Butler County Farm Bureau
Butler County Farm Bureau Scholarship Rules
Butler County Farm Bureau Scholarship Application 2018
updated application not yet available
Fred Wolfe Music
The Fred W. Wolfe Endowment Fund BCC Music Scholarship is available for a graduating Butler County high school senior with financial need who plans to major in music or music education starting at BCC and one is given specifically to an EHS senior.
Fred W. Wolfe Endowment Scholarship BCC Application
(Scholarship awarded to a graduate of ANY Butler County high school intending to major in music at Butler Community College)
Fred W. Wolfe Endowment Scholarship EHS Application
(Scholarship awarded to an EHS senior intending to major in music at the college or university of their choice)
April 15, 2022
Clifford Stone Junior Rotarian Scholarship
Scholarship available to students who joined as Junior Rotarians.
Clifford Stone Memorial Junior Rotarian Scholarship Application
April 15, 2022
Rotary Club of El Dorado Scholarship
This scholarship is for El Dorado High School students with a 2.0-3.5 GPA who plans to attend a Kansas two-year/four-year college or technical school. Return your completed application to the Counseling Office.
April 15, 2022
Captain Edgar Dale Post 81
American Legion Scholarship Application 2022
Paper application in the Counseling Office as well. Must be mailed directly by April 15, 2022.
April 15, 2022
Each scholarship has very specific academic or service commitment criteria.
Apply online or paper applications located in the Counseling Office
KS Career Technical Workforce Grant
KS Ethnic Minority Scholarship
KS Military Service Scholarship
KS Nursing Service Scholarship
KS Teacher Service Scholarship
(and much more)
May 1, 2022
KU & KSU - December 1
Fort Hays State University - November 15
Wichita State University - November 1
Pittsburg State - February 1
Emporia State -
Washburn University - December 1
Butler CC -
merit-based, departmental, activities/fine arts, athletics, outside/community, and Federal Aid (FAFSA)
College/University financial aid pages and Departmental Websites, EHS website, The Rudd Foundation, Gates Millennium Scholars, Military, professional organizations (ie American Businesswoman Association), Community Foundations, Churches, Kiwanis, Masons, Rotary Club, employer (student & parent), and scholarship search services (pick 1 or 2 to sign up for).
The following scholarship search services are recommended by the Kansas Board of Regents: fastweb.com, Unigo, Sallie Mae, Broke Scholar, CareerOneStop, Scholarships.com, SuperCollege, Finaid.org/scholarships, Academicinvest.com, Kansas ScholarShop, and Bigfuture.CollegeBoard.org/scholarship-search
College-Based Scholarship Opportunities/Other Opportunities
*I will upate this as I learn of new opportunities
8/26/21 - Gates Scholarship - deadline Sept. 15, 2021
8/27/21 - WSU Scholarships for the Class of 2022 - deadlines as soon as Nov. 1st, 2021
8/31/21 - "Top 175 Scholarships for College"
9/1/21 - College Savings Month Essay Content (KS State Treasurer's Office) - Essay Contest Form
9/13/21 - Bethel College First-Generation Scholars Program
9/24/21 - Rudd Foundation Scholarship 2022 - https://www.ruddfoundation.org/college-scholarships
1/26/22 - The Kansas Grain and Feed Association - https://www.ksgrainandfeed.org/scholarship-program/ - deadline March 18, 2022
1/26/22 - The Kansas Grain and Feed Association (interested in studying an agricultural-related field - https://www.ksagretailers.org/scholarship-program/ - deadline March 18, 2022
1/26/2022 - True Blue KSHSAA Scholarship - click here for the application - deadline March 1, 2022
2/8/2022 - OPAA! Scholarship Opportunity - bit.ly/OpaaScholarship - deadline April 1, 2022
2/10/2022 - Head Start Kid Scholarship (open to EHS students as well as Wichita & Augusta) - Link to Flyer and Application - EXTENDED deadline March 15, 2022
2/10/2022 - K-STATE: Smurthwaite Scholarship & Leadership House (FEMALE students) - https://housing.k-state.edu/living-options/smurthwaite/ - priority deadline is March 20, 2022.
3/22/2022 - MKC Scholarship - https://www.mkcoop.com/about/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-application - deadline April 15, 2022