THE TWO APPLICATIONS LISTED ABOVE HAVE ONE DEADLINE:  MARCH 25

1. 2324 Highland Community College Early College Scholarship (emailed 8.22.2023)

2. 2324 Hiawatha Halloween Queen Scholarship Application (emailed 8.28.2023)

3. 2324 Kansas Buffalo Association Scholarship (emailed 8.29.2023)

4. 2324 David Lortscher Memorial Scholarship (emailed 9.7.2023)

5. 2324 NorthWind Technical Services Scholarship (emailed 9.11.2023); this is a flyer with scholarship information—the scholarship is part of the Local Common Application

6. 2324 Wenger Apprenticeship (emailed 9.13.2023); not included on Scholarship Listing spreadsheet as all information is included on flyer

7. 2324 Nemaha County Farm Bureau Association Scholarship (emailed 9.25.2023)

8. 2324 County Weed Directors Association of Kansas Scholarship (emailed 10.6.2023)

9. 2324 Kansas Kiwanis Foundation High School Senior Scholarship (emailed 10.6.2023)

10. Ag Partners Cooperative Scholarship Program (emailed 10.8.2023) this is a flyer with scholarship information—the link to the scholarship application is included in the Online Applications section (below)

11. Ag Partners Cooperative Job Shadow Program (emailed 10.8.2023) this is a flyer with job shadow information; this is not a scholarship

12. 2324 Kansas State Department of Education Association of Educational Office Professionals Margaret Van Horn Scholarship (emailed 10.8.2023)

13. 2324 AHRS Construction Trades Scholarship (emailed 10.19.2023)

14. 2324 Fairview Rural High School Alumni Association Scholarships—FHS Alumni Scholarship; Farmer's State Bank (Fairview) Scholarship; Ruth & Alonzo Lambertson Memorial Scholarship; Lyle & Alta Mae Rogers Memorial Scholarship (emailed 10.19.2023)

15. 2324 Pony Express Riders of Kansas Scholarship (emailed 11.29.2023)

16. 2324 Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel—NM County Chapter Scholarship AND 2324 Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel--NM County Chapter--Naomi Eichenberger Memorial Scholarship (emailed 12.19.2023; updated 1.11.2024)

17. 2324 State Association of Kansas Watersheds (emailed 1.17.2024)—not included on the spreadsheet; counselor letter, criteria & application; for ag-related majors

18. 2324 State of Kansas Scholarships & Grants 2024-2025 (emailed 1.14.2024 AND 1.19.2024)—do the online version found here

19. 2324 Northeast Kansas Jayhawk Club Scholarship (emailed 1.26.2024)

20. 2324 JDB KS Scholarship (emailed 1.29.2024)

21. 2324 Bern Alumni Association Scholarship  (emailed 2.8.2024)

22. 2324 Seneca Post 21 American Legion Riders Scholarship (emailed 2.20.2024)

23. 2324 Nemaha County Catbackers Scholarship (emailed 4.18.2024)

Ag Partners Cooperative Scholarship Program (online application open October 2-March 1) 2324

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 2024 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 2024.

• 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)

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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 season.

Blue Valley Technologies (online application due March 9) 2324

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.

Greg Davis & Leigh Poston Memorial Scholarship (online application due April 12) 2324

• 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 13) 2324

• 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

• 8.21.2023 email (subject:  Elk's Scholarship Information)

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards (online application open September 1-February 5) 2324

• For the 2024 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, 2021, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2021, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2024. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.

• The applicant must be a high school senior.

• The applicant must apply online only. The 2024 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 5, 2024, 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 2024 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 2024 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. 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

• 8.21.2023 email (subject:  Elk's Scholarship Information)

Farmers Cooperative Scholarship (online application November 1-January 15) 2324

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 2024

• Enroll in a college as a full-time student for the fall 2024 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; January 15-March 1) 2324

• Brochure found here.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or have a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

• Must attend a high school located in the United States. Can be a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM school.

• Must be in the high school graduating class.

• Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.

• Must enroll in an eligible four-year not-for-profit College or University the first semester following high school graduation.

• Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.

• Recipients must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024 until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Work can be performed at recipient discretion. Employment must be regularly scheduled work performed under supervision for compensation. Work can be full-time during the summer and/or part-time work.

• Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.

• Applicants selected as Finalists must provide a copy of their FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS).

• Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

• Must not have a felony conviction.

• The intended recipient is a high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need. 

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.

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 22) 2324

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 2024 semester.

Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities (applications due February 15) 2324

• 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 5) 2324

• 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 Crime Stoppers Association (applications due March 1) 2324

• NOT an online submission; rather, you can access the PDF application online

• Must be a graduating senior of an accredited Kansas high school. 

• This scholarship will be awarded by April 1, 2024 

• This scholarship in non-renewable. 

Kansas Department of the American Legion (applications due February 15 OR July 15) 2324

• 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-March 15) 2324

• 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) 2324

• Informational page found here.

• 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.

Kelly Lynn Lutz Memorial Scholarship (application due January 10) 2324

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. 

Nemaha County Agriculture Future of America Scholarship (applications due March 6) 2324

• 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) 2324

• August Berman, 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 2024 graduates