Kansas Scholarships for High School and College Students

Since 1976 our scholarship program has helped numerous deserving high school and college students secure the financial support needed to pursue their academic and career goals. Eligibility - Must be a graduating high school senior from Kansas. - Demonstrate initiative, strong academic achievement, positive involvement in school and community, and a clear commitment to continuing education. - Intend to enroll at a Kansas institution — this may be a four-year university, a community college, or a technical school. Available Awards - 18 KGFA Scholarships at $1,500 each (paid as $750 per semester). - 1 Dub and Inez Johnson Memorial Scholarship...

Overview For nearly 30 years our scholarship program has helped numerous deserving high school and college students pursue majors and careers in agriculture-related fields. Eligibility - Must be a graduating Kansas high school senior, or a current undergraduate enrolled at a Kansas 4-year university, community college, or votechnical school. Selection criteria - Demonstrated self-starting initiative - Strong academic record - Positive involvement and citizenship within school and community - Clear motivation to continue education Scholarships available - Five KARA Scholarships — $2,500 each ($1,250 per semester) - One Jim Lee Memorial Scholarship — $1,000 ($500 per semester) - One Steve...

Introduction Our donors and fund holders are committed to supporting the next generation. Through their generosity, scholarships have been created at the Wichita Foundation to assist students enrolled in accredited colleges, universities, and technical schools. Eligibility Each award has its own set of requirements and eligibility rules. While criteria vary by scholarship, all recipients must be attending (or planning to attend) an accredited institution as listed above. How to apply To simplify the process, we have combined many scholarships into a single application. Follow these steps: 1. Visit the Scholarship Portal and complete the general application. 2. You will be...

Our donors are committed to supporting the leaders of tomorrow. Through the generosity of our fund holders, these scholarships were created at the Wichita Foundation to offer financial support to students enrolled in accredited colleges, universities, and technical schools. How to Apply Each scholarship carries its own eligibility rules and award conditions. To simplify the process, we use a single, unified application that matches you to scholarships for which you qualify. Get started: 1. Go to the Scholarship Portal linked below and fill out the general application. 2. You will be automatically matched to the awards that fit your profile....

Applications must be postmarked by March 31. Overview The Kansas Police Officers Association (KPOA) Scholarship supports students who are children or dependents* of active KPOA members and who are pursuing postsecondary education at an accredited institution in Kansas. Awards are granted according to the eligibility and submission requirements below. Eligibility Requirements - Applicant must be a high school senior or a current college student and must be the child or dependent* of an active KPOA member. (“Dependent” follows the IRS definition: either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative of the taxpayer.) - Applicant must plan to attend an accredited...

Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarship — 2026 Award Year Thank you for your interest in the Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarship. Please download the correct application form from our website before applying. 2026 Essay Question Describe a particular horse that has made a meaningful difference in your life. What lessons did that relationship teach you, and in what ways has it influenced who you are today? Eligibility and application requirements - Current membership: You must be a member in good standing of the Kansas Horse Council. - Horse industry involvement: You should have a background in equine-related activities (examples include...

Forever Friend Diana Lain Hughes Scholarship Fund — Program Summary Purpose The Forever Friend Diana Lain Hughes Scholarship Fund awards annual scholarships to graduating seniors or alumni of the Shawnee Mission School District who express an intention to pursue careers in teaching, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech‑language pathology. Who may apply Eligible applicants fall into one of the following categories: - Current graduating seniors of Shawnee Mission North High School who plan to pursue a career in teaching, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech‑language pathology; OR - Graduates of the Shawnee Mission School District who are enrolled...

The Manhattan Branch, working with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, is providing scholarships for non-traditional female students enrolled at Kansas State University for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Branch anticipates awarding up to four incentive grants, each of which will be at least $1,500. Eligibility requirements - Applicant must be a woman classified as a non-traditional student and attending Kansas State University. - Must meet K-State’s definition of full-time enrollment. - Must have a minimum of two full semesters of coursework remaining before graduation. - Students who are enrolled exclusively in distance education courses are not eligible. - Applicant must...

Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship — Summary and Requirements Overview - The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship supports students enrolled in Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) programs. Recipients agree to a service commitment in Kansas: one year of nursing employment for each year of scholarship funding received. New awardees must sign a promissory note with the State of Kansas. Key Deadlines - FAFSA: complete and submit by April 1 (priority). - State of Kansas Student Aid Application: submit online at sfa.kansasregents.gov by May 1 (priority date). Eligibility - Must be accepted into an approved Kansas LPN or RN...

Kansas State Scholarship — Overview The Kansas State Scholarship helps financially eligible Kansas high school seniors who are among the top-performing graduates and have been designated as State Scholars. Designation is limited to roughly the top 40–50% of students who complete the Kansas Scholars Curriculum; the exact number of designees may vary with available state funding. Who is eligible To qualify to apply for this scholarship you must, during your senior year of high school in Kansas: - Have completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum and received a certificate or other notification confirming completion; AND - Have been officially designated as...