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Hope Endowment Scholarship If you would like to apply for the Hope Endowment Scholarship, please email Mrs. Kleiner at lena.kleiner@usd481.org. |
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Kansas Count Clerks’ and Election Officials’ Association
Major in Journalism, Political Science or Communications
3.0 GPA
Deadline: April 3rd, 2012
Kansas Board of Regents offers 4 scholarships
-Ethnic Minority Scholarship
-Nursing Service Scholarship
-State Scholarship
-Teacher Service Scholarship
Go to www.kansasregents.org to apply online or see Mrs. Scarce for a paper copy of the application
FAFSA must be completed by April 1st and scholarship applications are due May 1st
Community Action Scholarship
Up to two 1,000 scholarships available. Go to cactiontopeka.com for more information and application
Deadline: February 29, 2012
Westar Energy Craft Scholarship (Line worker or power plant operator)
2,000 renewable up to two years for each scholarship
Applications can be found at www.westarenergy.com by following the Career Link in the upper right corner, and then click the tab labeled Career Resources.
Pursue a degree in Electric Power and Distribution in Kansas or Power Plant Technology
Eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License
Enroll as a full-time student in a degree program
Maintain 2.5 GPA during degree program
Willing to submit to a Motor Vehicle Records Check
Deadline: March 17th, 2012
Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO)
Four 250.00 scholarships
Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
Minimum ACT composite score of 22
Provide evidence of leadership experience
Information can be found at www.kacrao.org
Deadline: March 9th, 2012
Lavonne Geist Memorial Scholarship
One 200.00 Scholarship
Cumulative 2.0 GPA
Plan to attend a college or junior college and major in a social science
Statement of 200 words describing chosen major
Two letter of recommendation
Resume
Copy of transcript
Deadline: March 28th, 2012
Mark Mayden Scholarship
One 500.00 Scholarship
Cumulative 3.0 GPA
200-300 word statement why you want to attend college
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
Copy high school transcript
Deadline: March 28th, 2012
Mike Rankin Memorial Scholarship
One 150.00 Scholarship
Cumulative 3.0 GPA
Statement at least 200 words why you want to go to a technical college and pursue the HVAC or plumbing trade
Copy of transcript
Three letters of recommendations
Deadline: March 28th, 2012
Abilene Machine Scholarship
One 400.00 Scholarship
Must attend a Kansas community college or technical college
Cumulative 2.5 GPA
Preference to student majoring in an agricultural related field
Statement 100-200 words describing educational goals, life goals, and how attendance at a community college or technical college best serves your goals
Copy of transcript
Resume
Deadline: March 28th, 2012
Verl & Betty Eckman Scholarship
One 250.00 Scholarship
Obtain a degree in the nursing field
Attendance at a Kansas four year college, community college or technical school
Cumulative 3.2 GPA
Statement of why you are making application for a scholarship and what you hope to do with your nursing education
Three letters of recommendation
Copy of transcript
Resume
Deadline: March 28th, 2012
Walter J. Finn Memorial Scholarship
One 500.00 Scholarship
Attend a two year college, trade or technical school to obtain a degree or license in a trade, including but not limited to: diesel mechanic, law enforcement, fire fighter, EMT, paramedic, CNA, CMA, LPN or beauty school
Statement of your career goal
Statement of need
Statement of how applicant, if selected to receive the scholarship, would “pay it forward”
Three letters of recommendation
Resume
Deadline: March 28th, 2012
Louise and J.M. Frey Family Scholarship
One 500.00 Scholarship
Planning on career development activities such as technical college, apprentice training, or participation in an on-the-job training program. Applicants may be planning for their first job, advancement in their current work, or a change of career.
Statement of your career goal
Three letters of recommendation
Transcript
Resume
Deadline: March 28th, 2012
Donald C. Rorabaugh Scholarship
One 1,000 Scholarship
Obtain a degree in a medical related field
Attend a four year college, community college or vocational school where an associates degree could be obtained in a health related field
3.2 Or higher GPA
Statement of why you are making application for a scholarship and what you hope to do with your college education
Three letters of recommendation
Copy of high school and college (if applicable) transcripts
Resume
Deadline: March 28th, 2012
LaVerne Allen Nursing Scholarship
One 500.00 Scholarship
Nursing program student or nursing program applicant taking courses for preparation of enrollment
Cumulative 3.0 or higher
500 word essay stating your reasons for pursuing a career in nursing
Two letters of reference
Transcript
Deadline: May 11th, 2012
Dickinson County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Amounts to be determined
Resident of Dickinson County and a member in good standing of the Dickinson County Farm Bureau Association. Membership must be in effect at least one year prior to the year of scholarship application
Students who reside outside of Dickinson County are eligible if they or their parents are voting members of Dickinson County Farm Bureau Association
Cumulative 2.8 GPA or better
Preference to those studying agriculture or related fields of education
Demonstrate financial need
Deadline: March 31st, 2012
Janice M. Scott Memorial scholarship Fund
3-5 scholarships for 2,500
GPA of 3.0 or higher
High school senior who will matriculate full-time at a US accredited four-year college or university within the fifty states
Demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services or other extra-curricular activities
Combined adjusted income of the parents cannot exceed 100,000
Transcript
Two letters of recommendation
Financial documentation
500-1000 word essay focusing on “Describing his or her planned undergraduate study and how he or she plans to apply it upon graduation.”
Deadline: March 31st, 2012
J.L. Cleland GLBT Nondiscrimination Award (KU student)
One 4,500 scholarship (renewable through undergraduate study)
Must have experienced discrimination, bullying, and/or violence, or for students who have exhibited support for GLBT persons
Deadline: March 1st, 2012
4-H Scholarships
Dickinson County 4-H
Outstanding leadership and Contribution to the Dickinson County 4-H program
Scholastic record
Other leadership Activities outside of 4-H
Deadline: April 1st, 2012
Ralph E. Dietrich College Scholarship
One 2,000 Scholarship
For tuition or residence hall living expenses during a student’s first year of attendance at Kansas State University.
Must be a Christian person of good moral standing
Must be or have been a member of a 4-H Club in Gear County or a member of any 4-H Club and who lives in Fragrant Hill or Noble Townships in Dickinson County
Deadline: January 28th, 2012
Agriculture Future of America Scholarships
AFA Community Scholarship
Career in agriculture and food industry
William J. Collins Scholarship
Awarded to children of AGriBank district employees who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in an agriculture related program.
Nation Agricultural Center & Hall of Fame
Awarded to upperclassmen who have previously been involved with FFA programs
All three scholarships deadline: April 1st, 2012
Ethel Startzman Memorial Agriculture Scholarship
Resident of Dickinson County
Agriculture related major
Deadline: April 1st, 2012
Dickinson County Extension Education Unit Council Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship
Full time student at any college maintaining residency in Dickinson County
Majoring in an area of family and consumer sciences
Deadline: April 1st, 2012
Mid-Kansas Coop
9 scholarships 500.00 apiece
Must be within MKC’s trade territory
Seniors who plan to attend an accredited university or college including junior, community, vocational or technical schools are eligible to apply
The scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement, activities and an essay about the value of the cooperative system.
Deadline: March 15th, 2012
Tri-County Telephone Scholarships
TCT Board of Directors Scholarship
5 students 1,000 each
Random drawing at the March Board meeting
Selected recipients will be asked to attend the March 27th meeting
Deadline: March 1st, 2012
PRIMO scholarship
3 students 500.00
Preference will be given to a student majoring in Marketing, Public Relations or a telecommunications related field
Deadline: March 18th, 2012
Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship
2,500
Graduating senior, receive any telecommunications service from a current NTCA member (TCT), be accepted by an accredited two or four year college or vo-tech, have at least a C GPA and express interest in returning to a rural community following graduation.
Dale Jones, CEO of TCT must sign all applications
Deadline: March 1st, 2012
FRS Staurulakis Family Scholarship
4 students 5,000
Preference will be given to students with an interest in science, math, medicine or engineering.
The same application for the Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship will be used
Same guidelines as the Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship
Donald M. Stewart Scholarship
The Donald M. Stewart Scholarship was established in 1999, by the Kansas Health Foundation, in recognition of Donald M. Stewart’s visionary leadership of their organization and his commitment to Kansas communities and to the young people of Kansas.
The scholarships, originating in 1999, as amended, will be awarded as follows:
These annual scholarships are now available to any graduates of any Dickinson County High School.
Four (4) nonrenewable scholarships, each in the amount of $3,000, will be awarded annually, to apply toward tuition and fees to attend Kansas University, for undergraduate studies.
Potential recipients are not limited to currently graduating Dickinson County High School seniors. Applicants can also include former graduates who are now attending, or wish to attend, Kansas University, to pursue a degree in a health-related field.
Deadline: April 16th, 2012
Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarship
Up to 4 500.00 scholarships
Son or daughter of a veteran
Parent must have been a member of The Kansas American Legion and/or Kansas American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
Dr. Irvin Cowger Memorial Baseball Scholarship
500.00
A boy who has participated in Kansas American Legion Baseball
Be an average or better student scholastically
Deadline: July 15th, 2012
Paul Flaherty Athletic Scholarship
250.00
Boy or girl who has participated in some form of high school athletics
Average or better student scholastically
Deadline: July 15th, 2012
Charles W. & Annette Hill Scholarship
1,000
At least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Consideration given to those in the fields of science, engineering, or business administration
Applicant must be a descendent of a member of the American Legion
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
John and Geraldine Hobble LPN Scholarship
300.00
Demonstrate financial need
Must attend a school which awards a diploma for LPN
Must pursue this profession in a health related institution such as a nursing home or hospital in the State of Kansas
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
Albert M. Lappin Scholarship
1,000
Average or better student scholastically
Son or daughter of a veteran: parent must have been a member of The Kansas American Legion and/or Kansas American Legion Auxiliary for the past 3 consecutive years
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
Music Scholarship
1,000
Have a distinguished background in the field of music and will major or minor in music at an approved college
Average or better student scholastically
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship
Two 1,500
Average or better student scholastically
Son or daughter of a veteran; parent must have been a member of The Kansas American Legion and/or Kansas American Legion Auxiliary for the past 3 consecutive years
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
American Legion Department of Kansas Junior Shooting Sports Scholarship
500.00
Boy or girl who has participated in an American Legion sponsored shooting sports program in the state and regional levels
Average or better student scholastically
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
Hugh A. Smith Scholarship
500.00
Average or better student scholastically
Son or daughter of a veteran; parent must have been a member of The Kansas American Legion and/or Kansas American Legion Auxiliary for the past 3 consecutive years
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
Kansas Sons of the American Legion Jay B. Thielen Scholarship
Five 500.00
Average or better student scholastically
Son or daughter of a veteran; parent must have been a member of The Kansas American Legion and/or Kansas American Legion Auxiliary for the past 3 consecutive years
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
Kansas Sons of the American Legion U.S. “Udie” Grant Scholarship
500.00
Average or better student scholastically
Son or daughter of a veteran; parent must have been a member of The Kansas American Legion and/or Kansas American Legion Auxiliary for the past 3 consecutive years
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
NAIFA of the Heartland Scholarship
1,000
To any student in any KS county in which we have a member of our association in good standing
Pursue a 2 or 4 year college degree or attend a technical school pursuing a career
GPA must be between 2.5 and 3.75
Deadline: March 30th, 2012
Sigma Nu
Two 500.00
Outstanding male high school senior who exemplifies excellence in leadership, academics, and community involvement
Must attend Kansas State University
Available for interviews from 1-4 at Sigma Nu on March 25th or April 1st
Individuals are not required to become members of Sigma Nu Fraternity
Deadline: March 8th, 2012
Senator Robert J. Dole Public Service Scholarship
Up to 60 1,000
Maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
Involved in a significant amount of volunteer community service projects or public service activities
Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at a Kansas Regents University or Washburn (KU, KSU, Pittsburg State, Ft. Hays State, Wichita State or Emporia State)
Deadline: March 9th, 2012
Buick Achievers Scholarship
100 scholarships up to 25,000/year
1,000 scholarships each at 2,000
Enroll full time at a four year college
Plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry
Deadline: February 29th, 2012
Acacia Fraternity Leadership Scholarship
One 1,000 and two 500.00
Incoming male freshman at Kansas State University
Selected on the basis of merit
Displays excellence in academics, motivation for personal success and an interest in studying the principles of leadership
Scholarships are not membership dependent
Deadline: January 26th, 2012
Burger King Scholarship
50,000, 25,000, 5,000, 1,000
Be residents of the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada
Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2012-13 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
Deadline: January 10th, 2012
Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors Scholarship
4 1,000
Both men and women, attending a vocational/technical school, and pursuing a certificate or associates degree in diesel mechanics or heavy equipment repair are eligible
Minimum 2.5 GPA or GED score of 260
Deadline: March 1st, 2012
Conservation Scholarship
Two 1,000
Senior in a Dickinson County School
2.5 GPA
Pursuing a degree related to conservation such as agronomy, range management, forestry, geography, ag journalism, ag education, and wildlife management
Deadline: April 2nd, 2012
The Ballantyne Scholarship
2.5 GPA
Preference is given to students whose family has ties to agriculture/farming.
Deadline: March 28th
PEO Scholarship
FEMALES ONLY
Applications available in the counselor's office
No criteria.
Deadline: April 27th
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOPE STUDENTS ONLY
Oscar Stauffer Scholarship
Robert Lay Scholarships--requires a 2.0 or higher GPA
Applications available in the counselor's office
Deadline: April 30th
Ivy Monk Scholarship
Amount: 3,000
Criteria:
Student graduating from Ottawa, Dickinson or Saline County
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Attend any institution of higher learning
Students of good character
Applications available in the counselor's office
Deadline to UMB Bank is April 15, 2012
The Howard Family Scholarship
Amount: 2,000
Must be under 25 years of age
Have a deceased parent
Plan to attend post secondary education of any type (4 year college;
vocational school; cosmetology school; community college etc.) within
the next school year.
From Dickinson County
Answer the following questions in an essay format:
"What does a post secondary education mean to you and what would it
have meant to your parent? Also, how will this scholarship help you to
achieve your goals?"
Submit all essays via e-mail to: howardfamilyscholarship@gmail.com
Deadline: April 15