High School Resources

St. Paul-USD 505 LOCAL (& other) 

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS 2023-2024

                  The deadline for all general scholarships at Pitt State is February 1. 

                           Pittsburg State University

             https://www.pittstate.edu/admission/scholarships-financial-assistance.html#scholarships

             The final scholarships deadline for incoming freshmen and transfer students is based on the availability of   

             the  funds. It's never too late to apply – funds are often available up to the start of the semester.  When 

             applying for scholarships, we will need: Submitted admission application Submitted scholarship application  

             All required documentation (official school transcripts and ACT test scores).

              October 15 through December 15, 2023-Burger King Scholarships

            The Burger King Foundation will award several scholarships through its

             scholarship process. Go to www.bk-scholars.com to learn more and to apply.

              https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars

             Due January-  National FFA Scholarship

           https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/

            January 12- Kansas State Department of Education Association of Education Office     

            Professional- Margaret Van Horn Scholarship:  This scholarship is open to current Kansas High

            School, College, and/or Technical School students.  Applicants must intend to continue his/her

            education in an education or business-related program.  The applicant must be enrolled in a

            minimum of nine semester hours (at least half-time).  Enrollment must be in an accredited post-

            secondary education facility within the state of Kansas.  Amount:  $400.00 intended to offset the

            cost of tuition, books, class fees, supplies, or other scholastic expenses.

            https://www.ksde.org/Portals/0/AEOP/2024%20KSDE-AEOP%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf? 

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                          DUE February 15

                American Legion Scholarship

https://kansaslegion.org/scholarships

Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund https://kansaslegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/smith.pdf

This is an outright grant of $500 for high school seniors and college level freshmen or sophomores who are in need of educational assistance, and are enrolled or intend to enroll in an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school located in the state of Kansas. The applicant must be the son or daughter of a veteran; the parent(s) must have been a member of the Kansas American Legion and/or Legion Auxiliary for the past three years. The sons or daughters of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the parent’s dues were paid up at the time of death. The applicant must be an average or better student scholastically, and must show a high school transcript (with grade point average).

Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships  https://kansaslegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/anderson.pdf

Four $500 scholarships awarded annually to children of Legion and Auxiliary members. Selections by Department Oratorical and Scholarship Committee are based upon scholastic standing, financial need, major field, etc.

Albert M. Lappin Scholarship  https://kansaslegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/lappin.pdf

An outright grant of $1,000, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level freshman or sophomore, and the son or daughter of a veteran who has been a member of The Kansas American Legion or its Auxiliary for the past three years. The sons or daughters of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the parent’s dues were paid-up at time of death.

Music Committee Scholarship  https://kansaslegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/music.pdf

The name of this scholarship, to be awarded annually, will be the “American Legion Music Committee Scholarship”. This $1,000 scholarship is available to all Kansas high school students who have distinguished themselves in the field of music and/or who will major or minor in music at an approved Kansas junior college, college, or university.

Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship  https://kansaslegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/rosedale.pdf

Two scholarships of $1,500, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level freshman or sophomore, and the son or daughter of a veteran who has been a member of The Kansas American Legion or its Auxiliary for the past three years. The sons or daughters of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the parent’s dues were paid-up at the time of death.

Charles W. & Annette Hill Scholarship  https://kansaslegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hill.pdf

An outright grant of $1,000, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level Freshman or sophomore, and the descendent of a veteran who has been a member of The Kansas American Legion for the past three years. The descendents of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the veteran’s dues were paid-up at time of death.

Scouting Scholarship  https://www.legion.org/scholarships/eaglescout

Scouting, on all levels, has always been an important Legion program. Kansas Legion Posts sponsor some fifty-five Scout Troops and Explorer Posts, with expenditures in excess of $10,540, involving over 835 scouts. However, many more scouts benefit annually from The American Legion through direct and indirect aid and leadership that are unreported.The American Legion Life Insurance Trust Fund provides for an $10,000 National Scholarship to be awarded to the Eagle Scout who is selected “The American Legion Scout of the Year”. The individual selected will be named by the National Americanism Commission during the annual National Spring Meetings. Three runner-up scholarships, at $2,500 each have been added to the scholarship awards. The Department of Kansas also gives a $500 scholarship to the Kansas Scout of the Year.The scholarship may be used to attend a school selected by the student, providing it is state-accredited, above the high school level, and within the continental limits of the United States, except in the case where the student may be from a possession of the United States, in which case he can select a school in that possession or in the Continental United States.

Shooting Sports Scholarship  https://kansaslegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/shooting.pdf

An outright grant of $500, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level freshman, who has participated in an American Legion Shooting Sports program in the State and Regional levels. The applicant must be an average or better student scholastically.

U.S. “Udie” Grant Scholarship  https://kansaslegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/scholarshipudie.pdf

U.S. “Udie” Grant Scholarship – The purpose of the U.S. “Udie” Grant Scholarship is to assist financially in the education of needy and worthy children and grandchildren of Kansas Legionnaires.  Applicants must be a current 3-year member of the Sons of the American Legion within the Detachment of Kansas.

Jay B. Thielen Scholarship  https://kansaslegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/scholarshipthielen.pdf

 Jay B. Thielen Scholarship – The purpose of the Jay B. Thielen Scholarship is to assist financially in the education of needy and worth children and grandchildren of Sons of The American Legion members of the Detachment of Kansas or members of the Sons of the American Legion of the Detachment of Kansas.  Five scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each are annually awarded.

February 24-Kansas Grain and Feed Association and Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association Scholarships $500-$1500 Scholarships available.  Requirements include-Graduating Kansas high school senior-Self-starter, excellent academic credentials, good school and community citizens, strong desire to continue education-Planning to attend any Kansas four-year university, community college or technical school.

https://www.ksgrainandfeed.org/scholarship-program/

https://www.ksagretailers.org/scholarship-program/

March 1, 2023-KSHSAA Scholarship

the KSHSAA will award True Blue Scholarships intended to support Kansas High School graduates in postsecondary efforts. This one-time scholarship is for students graduating during the 2022-23 school year. These funds will be made payable to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or technical school in the name of the selected student. Awards are non-renewable, one-time scholarships in the amount of $2,000 provided for a student in each activity administered by the KSHSAA. You may contact the KSHSAA at kshsaa@kshsaa.org or 785-273-5329 with any questions.

March 1, 2023- 4 H Scholarships: The Kansas 4-H Foundation partners with Kansas 4-H to offer over 50 different scholarships to help fund higher education for 4-H youth who are high school seniors or older.

https://www.kansas4-h.org/resources/awards-and-recognition/scholarships.html

             March 1- RE French Family Scholarships:  Regional awards based on grades, test scores,   

              need, chosen course of study, motivation & character.  Has been $2000/year renewable based on

             maintaining a certain GPA.  Read directions carefully.

             See Mrs.Gillard for Application

             Please contact Mrs. Gillard or Mr.Fry FEB. 25 if you need help with  mailing the

             application. 

             March 1- Neosho County Farm Bureau Association:  $500 scholarships to Neosho County

             seniors.  Additional scholarships listed online.  Scholarships open on January 2, 2023. App is

            *online-fillable format.  Mail to Farm Bureau.  Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture

             awards scholarships to students studying in fields that benefit agriculture and rural Kansas, must

             be attending a technical school, application here: 

             https://www.kfb.org/Foundation-for-Agriculture/Scholarships

             March 10th -  Tom Turner Memorial Scholarship:  In remembrance of Tom Turner, his family 

            and softball family want to give back in the form of a $500 scholarship. This is to be    

            awarded to a senior graduating from the Southeast Kansas community who plays softball 

            and is looking to pursue a post-secondary education. It is with this scholarship that we 

            hope to continue to give back to the softball community and help another player 

            accomplish her goals, to honor Tom. 

            Application Deadline: March 10th  – please email your essay and additional documents to 

            Brook Turner at brookturner1441@gmail.com with a subject line of “YOUR NAME – Tom 

            Turner Memorial Scholarship Application”

              March 15th- Masonic Lodge Scholarships:  General and Legacy Scholarship $500-$1,000 and

              the Cynthia Ruth Russell up to $5,000. In 2013, the Kansas Masonic Foundation Board of

             Trustees voted to award almost $250,000 annually to college students and residents. Going

             forward, the Kansas Masonic Foundation will offer scholarships in the following three categories.

             Scholarship applications are accepted from December 1 through March 15. Winners will be

             notified in mid-April.  https://kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/

              March 20- Community National Bank & Trust PSU Scholarship: $500 per year/$250

             semester, must be enrolled full-time at PSU; essay; recommendation.  Applications are at area. 

             bank branches: Girard, Parsons, and Pittsburg.  

             March 31- NCCC Caldwell Scholarship: restricted to students attending Neosho County

             Community College studying business, science, technology or teaching.  Minimum GPA: 2.50;

             renewable. Find it here: 

              https://southeastkansas.org/students/scholarships/ 

              March 31- SP Mission Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Scholarship:  One $100-200 award;

             Preference commitment to the field of Public Service (Volunteer or demonstration work), entering

             Fire Science/EMS/Law Enforcement, or a medical field.  Must live within the St. Paul Fire Dept.

             Primary response area or a Saint Paul High School Senior.

               https://www.usd505.org/files/133700229.pdf

             April 15- St. Paul Alumni Scholarship:  senior @ SPHS; 3.25 GPA or 21 ACT; need two

             recommendation letters: $150-$500; given at graduation; possible renewal; Interviews held in late

             April.  

               Seniors:  Mrs.Gillard will email.

              https://www.usd505.org/files/136833485.pdf    Graduates

             April 15- St. Paul PTO scholarship: 

             https://www.usd505.org/files/140013284.pdf

             April 15- Onyx O’Brien Memorial Scholarship: Two awards will be given to students,

             potentially a senior and an alumni of Saint Paul in their current studies,  entering the medical field

            and social service fields, however other applicants will be considered. Minimum Criteria: 3.5

            GPA, one recommendation letter and the Onyx O’Brien Memorial Scholarship Application.

             https://www.usd505.org/files/136833493.pdf 

             April 15- James Carter Memorial Community Service Scholarship: senior; number/amount of

             awards vary.

             https://www.usd505.org/files/130634402.docx

              April 15- Norris Outdoor Advertising Scholarship; preference given to Communications,

             Graphics or Construction majors but will consider others; one $250 award.  

             No application-  Infer with Mrs. Gillard 

              May 1- Career Technical Workforce Grant (KBOR Scholarship):  awards given to students

             enrolling in designated high-demand, critical industry programs of study.  Must complete the

             FAFSA, priority deadline April 1; application priority deadline May 1.  Scholarships open on

             January 1st!

              See List and application at:

              http://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/scholarships_and_grants

              Kansas Promise Act Scholarship- To be filled out online and turned in to your continuing

             education institution student financial aid office.  This scholarship is for any student interested

             in the following programs of study:  information technology and security, mental and physical

             health care, advanced manufacturing and building trades, or early childhood education and

             development.  This scholarship is for all those students who will be attending any Kansas

             community college, technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology and certain private

             postsecondary institutions.  This scholarship may be used toward tuition, required feed, books,

             and required program materials.  The scholarship award will be based on your FAFSA

             information, along with other financial aid that you may be receiving.  Access scholarship at: 

          https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/promise-act-scholarship

             March 1 Producers Cooperative Scholarship

             Five Producers Cooperative Association scholarships are offered to high school seniors

             from the communities surrounding the PCA trade area.

             The amount of the scholarship is $250 per year. The scholarship is renewable for 3 additional

            years upon annual proof of enrollment and maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. The total

            value of this scholarship is $1,000.00

            High school seniors can apply for the scholarship by obtaining an application from Mrs.Gillard  

            during the month of March. Completed applications must be returned to Mrs.Gillard's

            office by March 1 and emailed to PCA to

             sarah.kincaid@pcacoop.com

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                         COLLEGE SPECIFIC DATES:

NCK Tech- January 15th  https://ncktc.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/

            PSU Grants- February 1st  https://www.pittstate.edu/admission/scholarships-financial-assistance.html

            Missouri Southern State University- February 1st https://www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/scholarships/index.php

            KSTATE-February 1st https://www.k-state.edu/sfa/scholarships-aid/scholarships/

            Labette County Community College- March 1st https://www.labette.edu/financialaid/scholarships.html

            Missouri Welding- March 1st  https://www.missouriweldinginstitute.com/financial-assistance

            NEO-April 1st  https://neo.edu/current-students/financial-aid/scholarships/

            Neosho County Community College- May 1st https://www.neosho.edu/Prospective-Students/Financial-Aid/Scholarships