2526 SHS Scholarship Listing: 

THE TWO APPLICATIONS LISTED ABOVE HAVE ONE DEADLINE:  MARCH 25

1. 2526 Hiawatha Halloween Queen Scholarship Application (emailed 8.28.2025)

2. 2526 Kansas Buffalo Association Scholarship (emailed 9.8.2025)

3. 2526 Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel--NM County Chapter Scholarship (emailed 9.12.2025; use the same application for #3 & #4)

4. 2526 Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel--NM County Chapter--Naomi Eichenberger Memorial Scholarship (emailed 9.12.2025; use the same application for #3 & #4)

5. 2526 Lortscher, David Memorial Scholarship (emailed 9.17.2025)

6. 2526 JDB KS Scholarship (emailed 9.17.2025)

7. 2526 AHRS Construction Trades Scholarship (emailed 9.17.2025)

8. 2526 County Weed Directors Association of Kansas Scholarship (emailed 9.18.2025)

9. 2526 Kansas State Department of Education Association of Educational Office Professionals Margaret Van Horn Scholarship (emailed 10.1.2025)

10. 2526 Kansas Masonic Foundation Essay Contest (emailed 10.10.2025)

11. 2526 Fairview High School Scholarship (emailed 10.16.2025; includes Alumni, Farmer's State Bank & Lambertson Memorial Scholarships) (emailed 10.16.2025)

12. 2526 Kansas Kiwanis Foundation High School Senior Scholarship (emailed 10.28.2025)

13.2526 Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) Scholarships (emailed 12.15.2025)--these will open January 5

FULL PDF brochure of KBOR scholarships found here

Ad Astra Kansas Foundation Scholarship (online application due 3.31.2025) 2425

Eligibility Requirements: 

1.  Applicants must be a graduate or full-time undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited Kansas college, university, or vocational-technical school for the 2025–2026 school year. 

2.  Majors may include STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or any program that can contribute to the advancement of space sciences, human spaceflight, rocketry, or spacecraft mission design. 

Ag Partners Cooperative Scholarship Program (online application open October 2-March 1) 2425

Ag Partners will offer five $1,000 scholarships to qualifying high school seniors who submit a completed online application. Applicants will be notified by April 2025 once the scholarship committee has determined awardees. Scholarships will be mailed directly to the school that is being attended on behalf of each recipient.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a current Ag Partners member-owner or employee.

• Be a high school senior, graduating in spring 2025.

• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution immediately following high school graduation.

• Demonstrate leadership abilities, academic performance, and desire to further their education and career in an agricultural-related field.

• Submit one photo suitable for the newspaper to be used upon selection as an awardee.

• Complete the application online.

Ag Partners Scholarship Program + Kansas City Royals  (online application due April 1) 2425

Ag Partners is the official ag cooperative of the Kansas City Royals! We have partnered with the Royals to bring another scholarship opportunity to the youth in the agriculture industry. There are two categories’ students can apply for: Agriculture Marketing and Agriculture Education. Each category will have three winners: First Place will receive $4,000, Second & Third Place will each receive $500.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must be a high school senior, graduating in Spring 2025 OR a student currently attending a post-secondary institution.

• Attend an educational institution in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Arkansas.

• Enrolled in a post-secondary institution for the Fall 2025 semester.

• Submit one photo suitable for promotional use upon selection as an awardee.

Selection & Recognition:

• Each category will have three winners: First Place will receive $4,000, Second & Third Place will each receive $500.

• All scholarship winners will receive a certificate of achievement upon selection.

• First place winners in both categories will receive their certificate directly from a representative of the scholarship program.

• All winners will be recognized by Ag Partners Cooperative, Inc. and the Kansas City Royals throughout the year through various platforms, including print, digital and broadcast mediums.

• All winners will be invited to an on-field experience at Kauffman Stadium during the 2025 season.

Blue Valley Technologies (online application due March 8) 2425

Qualifications for BVT Scholarships:

• Parent or legal guardian must be subscribed to a BVT service(s).

• Student's primary residence must be within the BVT service area.

• Children of BVT employees or directors are not eligible.

• Student must have a passing grade in each class.

Burger King Scholars (online application due December 15) 2526

BURGER KING® General Track – Available to all high school seniors or past recipients who meet the criteria below.

Applicants must-

• Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada

• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent

• Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2026-27 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
  AND

• Be first-time applicants who are graduating 2026 high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from homeschool education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada
  OR

• Be a past recipient of the Burger King Scholarship who is a current college undergraduate

Walter Byers Scholarship (online application due February 13) 2526

• Available to a high school senior from Jackson, Nemaha, Pottawatomie or Wabaunsee counties

• The applicant must be a Kansas resident for at least four years prior to receipt of the scholarship

• Grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (3.0 GPA must be maintained in college for renewal)

• Evidence of financial need required

Greg Davis & Leigh Poston Memorial Scholarship (online application due March 14) 2425

• Established at the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation in 2004 by friends and family of Greg and Leigh 

• Applicant must have attended a Kansas high school

• Applicant must be enrolled in a building trades program (welding, construction trades/technology, construction science/management, engineering, etc.) at a two or four-year school

• Application is at the bottom of the page

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (online application due September 15) 2324

• In order to qualify for or win any of the scholarships offered by Distinguished Young Women, you must participate in a program for your local area. This could include attending a rehearsal(s) and being a part of an on-stage performance (dependent on Covid-19 guidelines in your area).

• Participants must compete in all of these categories: Scholastics (25%), Interview (25%), Talent (20%), Fitness (15%) and Self-Expression (15%).

• Flyer found here

• 8.21.2023 email (subject:  Kansas Scholarship Opportunity for High School Senior Girls)

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Context (online application open August 1-November 12) 2526

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.

• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.

• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

• Lodge/Contact Information:  Falls City Elk's Lodge #963; Scholarship Chair: Roger Lampe; email: rlampe@sentco.net

• 9.18.2025 email (subject:  Elk Scholarships)

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards (online application open September 1-February 2) 2526

• For the 2026 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2023, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2023, is eligible to apply. The Elk must have paid Lodge dues for the last two contiguous years through March 31, 2026. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. 

• The applicant must be a high school senior.

• The applicant must apply online only. The 2026 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 2, 2026, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time.

• If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.

• We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2026 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.

• Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student wins more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.

• Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)

• If you are selected as a 2026 Legacy Awards recipient, to further strengthen your connection to the #ElksFamily, you must complete an act of service with a Lodge at least three times during your collegiate career. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks. 

• Lodge/Contact Information:  Falls City Elk's Lodge #963; Scholarship Chair: Roger Lampe; email: rlampe@sentco.net

• 9.18.2025 email (subject:  Elk Scholarships)

Farmers Cooperative Scholarship (online application November 1-January 31) 2425

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Be a student of a Farmers Cooperative member or employee

• Be a high school senior, graduating in the spring of 2025

• Enroll in a college as a full-time student for the fall 2025 semester

• Complete online application fully, including uploading professional headshot or senior photo and essay

Foundation for Rural Service (online application due February 16) 2324

• GPA: 2.0

• Citizenship: United States

• Grade Level: H.S. Senior

Applicant must be:

• Sponsored by a current NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association member. Click HERE to view the NTCA Membership Map to identify the telephone or broadband company in your area.

• Express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation, as discussed in the essay.

Applications are reviewed and scored by an independent group of high school counselors. Recipients will be notified in April/May of 2024.

Hagan Scholarship Foundation (online application open September 1-December 1) 2526

• Brochure found here.

• Must attend a high school located in the U.S.

• Eligible students can apply regardless of nationality or citizenship.

• Must have achieved an unweighted 3.5 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.

• Must emoll in a four-year college or university, in the 2026 fall semester.

• F AFSA information is not required to apply.

• Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026.

• Award recipients will receive $2,000 to purchase essential items for college.

• Award recipients will be eligible to receive up to $7,500 each semester.

• After graduation from college, recipients can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship.

• Parents 2024 Adjusted Gross Income must not have exceeded $100,000.

• The Application Deadline is December 1, 2025.

• Scholarships will be awarded in April 2026.

Healthworks KHA Foundation Scholarships (applications due February 28) 2324

ELIGIBILITY:

• Kansas resident committed to pursuing their health care career in Kansas.

• Part-time or full-time student in a health care course of study leading to a certificate, degree or credential not currently held. Proof of acceptance into the chosen career program will be required in order to receive the award.

• Attending a Kansas educational institution, including technical, two-or four-year institution. An exception may be given for an accredited online or out-of-state program if the reason for choosing such an institution is explained in the answer to the goals question.

• Attending a health care program that is accredited by their respective governing body.

• Pre-med and medical students are not eligible.

• Priority will be given to individuals currently working in any Kansas community hospital, especially a hospital that is licensed for 25 or fewer acute beds.

HOSA Scholarships (application due XXX) (2425)

• See web page for details; more to come!

Independent Professional Seed Association Scholarship (applications due April 30) 2324

• IPSA considers both high school seniors as well as active college students.

• You must be majoring in an Agriculture related degree to be considered. Non-agriculture major applicants will NOT be considered under any circumstances

• Preference is given to Agronomy and Science related fields (Agronomy, Crop, Soil, Engineering), and Business fields (Agriculture Business, Communications, Economics, Marketing).  The IPSA Scholarship Program does not prioritize Animal Science or Pre-Vet Majors. 

• Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement, community and agricultural involvement. All applications will be reviewed by the IPSA Scholarship Awards Committee and the Board of Directors of the Independent Professional Seed Association 

• Applications must be completed in full including complete contact information with name, address, email, cell phone.  Incomplete applications will be disregarded.

• Social Media handles [if applicable] are required.

• Finalist for the IPSA Scholarships must be available for an online interview with the IPSA Scholarship Awards Committee

• Finalist attendance to the IPSA Annual Conference is required to receive the award. Necessary travel will be provided. 

KACRAO Scholarship (applications due March 28) 2425

To be eligible for consideration for these scholarships, students must:

• Be in their senior year at a Kansas high school;

• have a cumulative seventh semester GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale;

• be attending a KACRAO member institution (in Kansas) in the Fall 2025 semester.

Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities (applications due February 15) 2425

• Graduate from Kansas High School.

• Parent/Guardian must be actively employed in Food service, Buildings and Grounds or Transportation in a Kansas school institution.

• Will be attending a Kansas college or Kansas Technical school.

Kansas County Clerks & Election Officials Association (applications due April 4) 2425

• Major: Journalism/Political Science/Business Accounting/Communications

• Present Status: High School Senior/College Freshman

• GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Kansas student attending, or planning to attend, a Kansas college as a full-time student with 12 credit hours

Kansas Department of the American Legion (applications due February 15 OR July 15) 2425

• Click on the name of each scholarship listed to find the actual application.

• In most cases, the scholarship description outlines the criteria for applicants.

Kansas Financial Scholars Essay Contest (applications due April 10)

• Sponsored by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner

• The Senior must attend a Kansas technical school, college, or university. 

  • Scholarships will be issued directly to your chosen institution. Not attending a Kansas school of higher learning will constitute forfeiture of the award. 

• The Senior must have completed an age-appropriate Financial Literacy program that aligns with the Kansas Financial Literacy K-12 standards. (Ex: a student who receives a passing grade in a Financial Literacy class in 8th grade would be eligible to apply) Examples of Financial Literacy programs are included on the Financial Literacy Resources (ksde.org) list provided by the Kansas Department of Education. 

• Semester-long Financial Literacy classes are acceptable (if a Senior is enrolled in a Financial Literacy class during the last semester of their senior year, and they are selected as a finalist, their Financial Literacy teacher will be contacted to verify the student’s curricular participation) 

• If a certificate of completion is available for a completed Financial Literacy program, (ex: EVERFI), it must be included with essay submission. If not available, the student’s Financial Literacy teacher must verify curricular participation to confirm eligibility. 

Kansas Masonic Foundation Scholarship Program (applications accepted December 1-February 15) 2425

• Criteria, all scholarship information, & application posted at the site above.

• Brochure found here.

Kansas State Masonic Public School Essay Contest (application due to local lodge on or before November 1) 2425

• Any Junior or Senior attending a Kansas tax-supported public high school is eligible.

• Contact any Kansas Masonic Lodge (a list of the lodges is included in the essay contest brochure), Kansas Mason or your counselor for information.

• Essays will be judged on originality, research and development of the topic.

• The contestant must follow contest rules as to topic, number of words, etc.

Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office Scholarship (must be signed up by October 1) 2425

Presentations will be judged on:

• Content (Was your information accurate, relevant, and well researched?)

• Delivery (Was your vocal volume and tone, gestures, and appearance appropriate?)

• Language (Did you use words and phrases that the general public would understand?)

• Responses (How well do you answer follow-up questions posed by the panel of judges?)

Lariat Future Innovators Foundation STEM Scholarship (open January 31-June 15) 2425

•  You’re a student from a small town (25,000 people or less).

•  Your family household income is $55,000 or less.

•  You’re curious, highly motivated in and outside the classroom – and there’s not an obstacle you can’t tackle!

•  You want to create an invention, have exceled on a project or won a science or math award!

•  Want to explore space, mine asteroids, engineer the tallest buildings – or all the above? We want your passion.

•  You mostly earn As in math and science at your school, maintain a 3.5 GPA or above and/or take AP courses

Kelly Lynn Lutz Memorial Scholarship (application due January 10) 2526

The actual application is downloadable & can be found here.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or not) to cancer before the age of 22.

• Be a US citizen and live in Kansas or Missouri.

• Attend a 2- or 4-year (minimum) higher education establishment.

• Have an interest in education, arts, environment, math, or science.

• Show service involvement in the community, church, school, or other non-curricular activity.

• Indicate financial need.

• Submit the completed application, including personal essay and reference.

• Submit a copy of the parent’s death certificate.

• Submit a current picture of yourself and a family picture that includes the deceased parent.

• 9.12.2025 email

National Honor Society Scholarship (through the National Association of Secondary School Principals) application open from September 16-November 26 2425

• A high school senior and/or expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year.

• An active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter.

• An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser.

• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Nemaha County Agriculture Future of America Scholarship (applications due March 6) 2425

• Current high school senior or undergraduate student

• Age 17-25 during the AFA Leaders Conference*

• Attending a four-year institution in the US or plans to obtain a four-year degree

• 2.5 GPA or higher (recommended)

• Passion for food, agriculture and/or natural resources

• Intention to pursue a career in the food, agriculture and/or natural resources industries

Nemaha County STEP Foundation Scholarships (applications due March 15) 2425

• August Bergman, M.D. Scholarship (must have plans to enroll at a four-year accredited college or university)

• Barbara K. Vitt Scholarship (must have plans to enroll at a college, university, vo-tech or certification)

• United 4 Youth Scholarship (must have plans to enroll at a college, university, vo-tech or certification)

• Harry C.M. Burger Scholarship (must be enrolled as a full-time KSU students)—per email from Tory Jost, not available to 2025 graduates

Mike Rowe Works Foundation (applications accepted between February-May)

• Be a high school senior, high school graduate, or have a GED equivalent

• Plan to complete an approved trade program after December of the current year

• Be enrolled in or plan to enroll in an approved trade program at an accredited two-year college, vocational, or technical school, or other approved technical institute in the United States. Four-year degree or bachelor program are not eligible.

Rudd Foundation Scholarship (applications accepted between October 1-December 1) 2526

• Rudd Foundation site

• Graduating high school senior who plans to enroll full-time in the fall.

• Must have a cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or above.

• Must have taken the ACT or SAT and submit the score to apply.

• Must be a Kansas resident and qualify for in-state tuition.

• Demonstrate financial need (Pell-eligible).

• Will attend either Emporia State, Fort Hays State, Kansas State, or Wichita State University.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident.

Quinton Unruh Memorial Grant (applications due March 17) 2425

Grant applicants should be actively contributing to their community through one or more of these ways:

• Academic Achievement; Athletic or Arts Achievement; Community Involvement or Impact; Environmental Stewardship; Entrepreneurial Spirit; Spiritual Development

Grant Applicants Should Demonstrate

• A life full of positive attitude and integrity

• Motivation to be a leader

• How they’re using their unique gifts.

• Commitment to their passion, whatever that might be

• How they display kindness through their actions

• How they’ve overcome personal obstacles with courage in the face of adversity

• Financial Need

The Quinton Unruh Memorial Grant is not a scholarship. The grant can be used for school, but also can be used to pursue excellence and impact outside the classroom. Applications must identify the project the grant funding would support.