Kansas Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship is awarded each spring to five (5) junior golfers who will attend an accredited college or university in Kansas. The top-ranking applicant will be presented the Phil Miller Junior Golf Award, established in 2021, in honor of the Foundation’s former Executive Director and his dedication to junior golf and the KJGS program.CriteriaAcademic recordCharacter, leadership and community serviceEssay/videoFinancial needGolf participationLetters of recommendationEligibility RequirementsApplicant must be a Kansas residentApplicant must be a high school seniorApplicant must be enrolling as a full-time student in an accredited Kansas college or university for the coming fall semesterApplicant must have participated...

The Hale Family Sunflower Promise Scholarship was established to provide assistance to students who have completed two years at a Kansas community college and are furthering their education at a four-year secondary institution in Kansas.AMOUNT:Between $5,000 and $10,000GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS:Kansas community college students who have completed two years of course work and wish to further their higher education at a four-year secondary institution in Kansas.CRITERIA:Applicants must have completed 2 years of community college and wish to further their higher education at a four-year secondary institution in Kansas.Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.Applicants should have demonstrated leadership, commitment, and the...

Hugh A. Smith Scholarship FundThis 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...

Our scholarship program has awarded countless deserving high school and college students funds necessary to pursue their chosen fields of study since its inception in 1976.Scholarship RequirementsGraduating Kansas high school seniorSelf-starter, excellent academic credentials, good school and community citizens, strong desire to continue educationPlanning to attend any Kansas four-year university, community college or technical schoolScholarships Offered18  $1,500 KGFA Scholarships ($750 each semester)1  $500 Dub and Inez Johnson Memorial Scholarship ($250 each semester)How Do I Sign Up?The application window for our 2025-26 scholarships is now open! Applications are being accepted until Friday, March 14, 2025.

Kansas high school journalists have an opportunity to showcase their talents through the High School Journalist of the Year competition. Students who wish to enter the contest must submit an application form as well as a digital portfolio that will explain to the judges who they are as a student journalist.THE AWARDThe Kansas Student Journalist of the Year committee chooses winners in three classifications: 1A/2A, 3A/4A and 5A/6A. Each of those winners receives a check for $750. In addition, the overall winner receives an extra $500 (for a total of $1,250) and becomes the Kansas Student Journalist of the Year....

KPOA Scholarship Terms and Eligibility Requirements:Must be a high school senior or college student and the child or dependent* of an active KPOA Member *Dependent as defined by the IRS is either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative of the taxpayer.Must attend an accredited technical school, junior college (community college) or four-year university in the state of Kansas.Must enroll in 12 hours or more in college credits per semester and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better.Must submit an official typed and signed KPOA Scholarship Application.  Note:  The application is designed to be completed online, then printed.Must submit High...

Applications are due February 15 each year. Once the application process is closed, applications are sent to each selection committee. Reviewers independently “score” each application. The highest-ranking applicant is considered the recipient of the scholarship. If there is a tie between top candidates, the selection is based on the candidate matching the preference as identified in the fund agreement.Scholarship agreements are sent to each recipient requesting school and student identification information for distribution. It must be received before scholarship checks are mailed to the school at the beginning of August.At Pyle Law, we understand the financial challenges students and families...

The Orpha J. & Ernest Milbradt Scholarship was established to assist students attending KSU or KU.AMOUNT:Two new $500 scholarship will be awarded.  This scholarship is eligible for an annual renewal for up to three years.GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS:Kansas high school seniors attending either KSU or KUCRITERIA:Applicants must attend either KSU or KU.Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.Applicants must have participated with success in extracurricular school activities (e.g., forensics, music, athletics, etc.).Applicants must have exhibited a strong sense of community involvement (volunteer activities, church activities, etc.).All merit criteria being the same, awards will be based on need.RENEWALS:Scholarship recipients are eligible to...

Our donors believe in the importance of investing in the next generation. Our scholarships were established at the Wichita Foundation through the generosity of our fund holders. These gifts provide financial assistance for students attending accredited colleges, universities and technical schools.Apply for a ScholarshipEach scholarship has varying criteria and award eligibility. We know that pursuing higher education can be hectic, which is why we’ve streamlined our scholarships into one application.Follow these steps to get started:Visit our Scholarship Portal below to complete our general application.Get automatically matched with the awards for which you qualify.Complete any additional questions for your matched scholarships.Be...