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February 2020 Scholarships (Deadlines)
Local, County & State Scholarships
Wichita Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship (Females) February 1, 2020
Sumner Cowley Scholarship - February 7, 2020 - Download Link (Parents/Guardians are members of Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative, Inc.)
Sumner Cowley Scholarship - February 7, 2020 - writable
Sedgwick County Electric Coop Youth Tour Application - Feb. 14, 2020
Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities (Leora Seiler won this scholarship 4 years ago.) February 15, 2020
Sedgwick County Electric Coop Youth Tour Application - Feb. 14, 2020
Simon Youth Scholarship - February 19, 2020 (This Towne East and West)
Lanora Bishop Scholarship-Students going in to education. March 16, 2020
College Scholarships
Kansas Farm Bureau @ Kansas State University February 1, 2020
Butler Scholarship - March 1, 2020
Butler County Community College Visual Arts Interview Day This also includes Fine Arts- Art Scholarships, Box Office Scholarships, Instrumental Music Scholarships, Keyboard Scholarships, Mass Communication Scholarships, Theatre Scholarships, Must contact them asap. Try-out date February 7 & 8, 2020
Cowley County Community College - February 15, 2020
Endly Scholarship - February 7, 2020 - Must attend Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University Balanced Man Scholarship - February 15, 2020
Hutchinson Community College Scholarships February 15, 2020
WSU Tech Signing Day Scholarship: Signing up gets you a $500.00 scholarship Feb. 20, 2020
National Scholarships
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Student Essay Contest - January 23, 2020 (Open to ALL students)
Association for Women in Mathematics - February 1, 2020
Umps Care Charities Charities All-Star College Scholarship - February 1, 2020 - The All-Star Scholarship is open to children adopted at or after the age of 13.
Jackie Robinson Grants - February 1, 2020 - (addresses the financial needs of minority students)
Car Seat Safety Scholarship - February 1, 2020
Engineer Girl Scholarship - February 1, 2020 Open to ALL grades
Yonkers Honda Scholarship - Feb. 4, 2020 Essay on a trip you took in your family car.
Davidson Fellows Scholarship - February 12, 2020
Evergy Craft Scholarship February 15, 2020
Leaders Saves Lives Scholarship (Red Cross) ASAP
Flavorful Futures Scholarships - February 15, 2020
Simon Youth Scholarship - February 19, 2020 (This Towne East and West)
M3 Math Challenge - February 21, 2020 (This is for a small group of students.)
Ronald Reagan Presidential FoundationScholarship - February 22, 2020
Collars Scholarship (P.L.A.Y.) - February 28, 2020
Project Yellow Light - Billboard - March 1, 2020
January Scholarship Deadline Listings
Local
Wheatland Electric Scholarship - January 10, 2020
Wichita Legal Professionals Scholarship - January 17, 2020
State Scholarships:
KLL Memorial Scholarship January 10, 2020 (You must have a parent that died from cancer.)
KSDE AEOP Margaret Van Horn Scholarship - January 16, 2020
Kansas JCI Senate Scholarship - January 24, 2020
College Scholarships
Mount Builder Spirit Scholarship at Southwestern College - January 25, 2020 - This is a FULL tuition scholarship.
Pillars Scholarship at Southwestern College - January 25, 2020 - This is a FULL tuition scholarship.
National Scholarships
GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship (leadership camp) January 3, 2020
Young Filmmakers Contest - January 5, 2020 (Open from 3rd grade to College)
Army ROTC Scholarship - January 10, 2020
Senior Caregiver Scholarship - January 15, 2020
Congress-Bundestag Vocational Scholarship (Study aboard - Germany) January 15, 2020
Providian Medical Scholarship - January 15, 2020
Dairy Farmers of America - January 15, 2020
Air Force ROTC Scholarship - January 17, 2020
WMIA Scholarship (Woodworking) January 17, 2020
Profile in Courage Essay Contest - January 17, 2020
Girls Impact the World Film Festival - January 20, 2020
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship January 22, 2020
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship - January 30, 2020
Redfin Real Estate -- January 31, 2020
Ag Day Essay Contest - January 31, 2020
December Scholarship Listings
Juniors Only:
Wheatland Electric-Junior Youth Tour Program- December 18, 2019 Information is listed at https://www.weci.net/youth-tour-program
Application:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SY9ZZydrbz5Av0FwSp5Bevaxiur6UhKzcBeEdXKGe8M
Kansas Masonic Lodge Scholarships, Masonic Essay Contest is for Juniors or Seniors following the eligibility guidelines.
For Seniors:
Local Scholarships (and State) :
Chase and Loofbourrow Scholarships- Please turn in to Mrs. Bacon by 3:25pm December 17, 2019.
Wheatland Electric. https://www.weci.net/scholarship-program
Kansas Masonic Lodge Scholarships, 4 Scholarship Categories:
General Scholarships, Technical or Community/Junior College Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships, and Cynthia Ruth Russell Memorial Scholarship For Medically approved Disabilities. Wheatland Electric- https://www.weci.net/scholarship-program-Deadline is January 10, 2020
College Scholarships:
Newman University Scholarships - Priority Deadline for Cardinal Newman Scholarships and others- December 1, 2019
Pre-Med Emporia State University - December 1, 2019
Washburn University Scholarship - December 1, 2019 (priority Deadline)
Acacia Leadership Scholarship - December 17, 2019 (This is for a male going to K-State.)
National Scholarships:
Dronethusiast $500 Women in Science Scholarship - December 1, 2019
Look Twice Save a Life - December 1, 2019
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team Scholarship - December 1, 2019
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Nursing Scholarship - December 1, 2019
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law School Law Scholarship - December 1, 2019
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Medical Scholarship - December 1, 2019
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law PT and OT Scholarship - December 1, 2019
University of Saint Mary Jubilee Scholarship (Full Tuition for 4 years) December 1, 2019
Creative Masonry - December 1, 2019
CT Chimney Repair - December 1, 2019
Dell Scholars Program - December 1, 2019 - You must have Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team Education Scholarship - December 1, 2019
Barbara Lotze Scholarship for future Physics teachers - December 1, 2019
Injury Law Team Scholarship - December 1, 2019
CG Trader Essay Scholarship - December 2, 2019
National Space Club and Foundation - December 2, 2019
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship - December 5, 2019
Rudd Scholarship (for Kansas residents who qualify for a Pell Grant) - Accepting applications Oct. 14- Dec. 13, 2019
Burger King Scholarship December 15, 2019 (Must be employed or a child of an employee of Burger King.)
AXA Achievements Scholarship December 15, 2019
Dirk Derrick Law Firm Scholarship - December 15, 2019
Lead Roster Scholarship (you make a YouTube video) December 15, 2019
Courtroom Crew Trial Attorney Student Scholarship - December 20, 2019
Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest - December 30, 2019
SuperMoney Financial Literacy - Dec. 31, 2019
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund December 31, 2019
Imagine America Scholarship - December 31, 2019
Market Mall Eye Clinic Scholarship - December 31, 2019
PhentermineClinics Health Scholarship - December 31, 2019
BadCredit.org Wealth Wise Scholarship - December 31, 2019
OppU Achievers Scholarship - December 31, 2019
Nicodemus Wilderness Project December 31, 2019
Navy ROTC Scholarship - December 31, 2019
October 15th ​through November Scholarship Listings
Local Scholarships (None at this time)
State Scholarships
Rudd Scholarship (for Kansas residents who qualify for a Pell Grant) - Accepting applications Oct. 14- Dec. 13, 2019
Kansas Buffalo Association - October 15, 2019- You must be involved in raising bison and/or is planning to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field.
Horatio Alger Kansas Scholarship Oct. 25, 2019
Theo & Alfred M. Landon Photo Contest - October 15, 2019 (KU)
Hagan Scholarship (for Rural Students) November 15, 2019
College Scholarships
Fort Hays State University Scholarship November 15, 2019
Kansas State University Scholarships (College or University November 1, 2019 - Priority Deadline
Pratt Community College Crop Applicator Program/Scholarships/Agriculture department, go to www.prattcc.edu or contact lorim@prattcc.edu or call 620-450-2186
University of Kansas Scholarships (College or University) November 1, 2019 - Priority Deadline
WSU - Scholarships - Doris and Ralph Klose Scholarship high school seniors who declare a major in math or science teacher education at Wichita State University. -Nov. 1, 2019
Wichita State University - Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (Must be admitted to WSU by Oct. 15) - Admissions Application Deadline for participation in DSI, Barton, Klose, Wallace, Koch, and McGregor Scholarship Competitions November 1, 2019
Washburn University Garvey Scholarship-Exam on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 9am. Register at washburn.edu/garvey
Wichita State University AGH Scholarship (Barton Scholarship - Must declare a business major - October 16, 2019
WSU College of Engineering (WISE) Must apply to WSU before Oct. 15, 2019
Kansas State University Scholarships (College or University November 1, 2019 - Priority Deadline
National Scholarships
Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship - October 15, 2019
CJ Pony Parts Video Contest - October 15, 2019
Theo & Alfred M. Landon Photo Contest - October 15, 2019
WSU College of Engineering (WISE) Must apply to WSU before Oct. 15, 2019
Sixt Scholarship - November 30, 2019, Only the first 500 submitted applications will be accepted.
Dr. Pepper Tuition Give Away (You'll need to get people to go online and vote for you. October 17, 2019
Horatio Alger Scholarships National Scholarship Oct. 25, 2019
The U.S. Department of State - The American Youth Leadership Program - October 30, 2019
(Joseph Carl and Brenna Leahy participated in this program.)
Coca-Cola Scholarship October 31, 2019
A Voice of Democracy Scholarship - Oct. 31, 2019
"No Essay" College Scholarship - October 31, 2019
UMKC School of Medicine six-year B.A./M.D. Program - November 1, 2019
Electric Mobile Device IT Innovation Scholarship - November 1, 2019
Prudential Spirit of the Community Scholarship (Open to ALL Middle school and ALL High School students) Nov. 5, 2019
Elks Most Valuable Student Competition - November 5, 20189
James Cox Students Photography Scholarship - November 15, 2019
Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship - November 22, 2019 (How cancer has impacted your life? ANY form of cancer.)
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. scholarship - November 30, 2019 (Must be Hispanic)
Sixt Scholarship - November 30, 2019, Only the first 500 submitted applications will be accepted.
Leaders Saves Lives Scholarship (Red Cross) ASAP
Scholarship Search Engines and Helpful Information
http://www.reviews.com/best-scholarship-search-platforms/
http://www.reviews.com/best-scholarship-search-platforms/#7__Guide_to_applying_for_scholarships
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships#/fromscholarshipexperts
Previous Listings
Sept/Oct October Events/Announcements
FAFSA opens up Oct. 1, 2019
K-State EXCITE Shadow Day - Oct. 2, Oct. 16, and Nov. 6 (See website for the deadline to apply.)
HOBY (SOPHOMORES ONLY) - (Leadership Camp) - October 11, 2019
College Scholarships
Wichita State University - Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (Must be admitted to WSU by Oct. 15) - Admissions Application Deadline for participation in DSI, Barton, Klose, Wallace, Koch, and McGregor Scholarship Competitions November 1, 2019
Wichita State University AGH Scholarship (Barton Scholarship - Must declare a business major - October 16, 2019
WSU College of Engineering (WISE) Must apply to WSU before Oct. 15, 2019
State Scholarhips
Kansas Buffalo Association - October 15, 2019- You must be involved in raising bison and/or is planning to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field.
National Scholarships
DDS Dental Scholarship - (You must go into dentistry) - Sept. 22, 2019
Sixt Scholarship - Only the first 500 submitted applications will be accepted.
Easy Scholarships - September 15, 2019
Community College Scholarship - September 29, 2019
Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - Sept. 30, 2019
Our Shout it Out Scholarship - September 30, 2019
Money Metals Exchange Scholarship - Sept. 30, 2019
OppU Achievers Scholarship - Sept. 30, 2019
Create Real Impact Contest - October 1, 2019
Save a Life Scholarship - October 1, 2019
Ivy Panda Scholarship - October 6, 2019
AES Scholarship - Essay - When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?. Oct.6, 2019
Financial Aid Information
http://www.smartscholar.com/fafsa-guide/ (General Information)
http://whscounselorwellington.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/6/1/59617115/funding_your_education.pdf
https://fafsa.ed.gov/ (When you are ready to complete the FAFSA)