The The Western Kansas Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce we will once again be awarding scholarships to qualifying graduating Seniors in May 2026. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $1,500 annually ($750 paid each semester) and may be renewed for up to four (4) years.

Please note this scholarship is eligible to students enrolling full-time in:

• Undergraduate Degree Program at an accredited two-year or four-year College

• Certified Program at a Trade/Vocational-Technical School

“Regular” Scholarship

1. Applicant’s parent(s) or guardian(s) &/or grandparent(s) must be employed in the oil or gas industry;

2. Applicant qualifies if a parent &/or grandparent was employed in the oil or gas industry but is now deceased;

3. Applicant must be a graduating senior of the class of 2026;

4. Applicant’s GPA must be 3.0 or higher;

“Industry” Scholarship “Oil & Gas Related Course of Study”

1. Applicant if awarded, must remain enrolled in an oil or gas-related major, such as engineering or geology, for up to a four (4) year term, or upon completion of the field-related degree or certification program;

2. Applicant must be a graduating senior of the class of 2026;

3. Applicant’s GPA must be 3.0 or higher;

Applications must be returned no later than March 31, 2026.

Ag Partners will offer five $1,000 scholarships to qualifying high school seniors who submit the completed form below by the stated deadline. Applicants will be notified by April 2026 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

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

2. Be a high school senior, graduating in spring 2026.

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

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

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

6. Complete the application below. https://www.agpartnerscoop.com/about/scholarship-program 

Applications must be submitted by March 01, 2026

This year once again, the Pony Express Riders of Kansas are sponsoring a scholarship essay contest for seniors graduating from high schools in Washington, Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, and Doniphan Counties.  Enclosed you will find the application and contest Rules.  Please include these on your school scholarship list.

We will award scholarships as follows: 1-$1250, 1-$1000, and multiple $750 and $500 depending on the monies available.

Applications must be submitted to Mrs. Niehues by March 11, 2026

The scholarships are for seniors that will be attending college for agricultural or plant science field. Here is the link that will go directly to the scholarship page http://www.cwdak.org/scholarship/index.htm 

Applications must be submitted by February 02, 2026

This year the Kansas Kiwanis Foundation will award 46 scholarships to Kansas High School and College students worth $41,550.00 to assist them with their education.

Scholarship Applications must be postmarked no later than Sunday, February 1, 2026. Consider mailing your application by Saturday, January 24, 2026. Applications are reviewed and recommendations are made to the Board in March. Recipients are notified following the Board decision. Monies are sent in August to the institution to which the applicant will be attending once the award requirements are met by the recipient.

Applications must be postmarked by February 01, 2026

The Kansas DAR Scholarship ($2,000) is awarded to a high school senior - enrolled in an accredited high school - who is eligible or is already a member of DAR. They must be sponsored by a DAR Chapter. Three written references are required. The recipient must attend a two or four-year accredited college or university, the fall after receiving the Kansas DAR Scholarship.

Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2026.

The scholarship program is open to current Kansas High School, College, and/or Technical School students.  Applicant must intend to continue his/her education in an education or business-related program.  Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of nine semester hours (at least half-time).  Enrollment must be in an accredited post-secondary educational facility within the state of Kansas. 

Applications must be complete, signed, and submitted by email in pdf format or postmarked by Friday, January 9, 2026, to be accepted.

Deadline- 03/20/2026

Scholarship winners will be selected based upon the following criteria: 

• Commitment to a construction career path

• Preference will be given to those choosing one of the preferred programs such as Highland

• Preference may be given to those planning to work/live in a rural area

• Leadership potential

• Values that align with AHRS’s 4 Foundations for Success:

  1. Honesty – Honorable in principles, intentions and actions

  2. Dedication – Wholly committed to a task or goal

  3. Quality – Excellence in work, craftsmanship and relationships

  4. Achievement – Can do attitude. Begin with the end in mind.