Kansas Scholarships for High School and College Students

Since 1983 the Topeka Community Foundation has partnered with donors and other supporters to enhance the quality of life in our area, operating on the belief that thoughtful charitable giving drives positive change. Today the Foundation stewards nearly 400 charitable funds established by individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Collectively, these funds reflect everyday people making remarkable commitments to our community. A few practical tips to help your scholarship application stand out: - Spend time on your essays. Scholarships that ask for a written response often attract fewer applicants, which can increase your chances of being selected. - Watch out...

Introduction Each year the North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) runs the Rural Voices Youth Contest to encourage thoughtful commentary from high school seniors about life and opportunity in rural Kansas. Since its inception in 2006, the contest has awarded more than $30,000 to students across the region. 2025–2026 Theme — Rural Kansas: Tomorrow’s Possibilities High school seniors who live in North Central Kansas (within the NCRPC’s 12-county service area: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington) are invited to submit an original essay or video responding to this prompt: Prompt Picture that you...

INTRODUCTION Below are summaries of scholarship opportunities administered through The Kansas American Legion and related organizations. Each listing preserves the original award amounts, eligibility criteria, and special conditions. HUGH A. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP - Award: $500 grant. - Eligible applicants: Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen or sophomores who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school in Kansas. - Relationship requirement: Applicant must be the son or daughter of a veteran who has been a member of the Kansas American Legion and/or Legion Auxiliary for the...

The Kansas Society of CPAs Educational Foundation is accepting applications for its annual accounting scholarships. Our online application system is designed to make applying fast and straightforward. About the Foundation The KSCPA Educational Foundation has a long-standing commitment to supporting college students and accounting programs at Kansas institutions. Each year the Foundation awards four scholarships to qualifying applicants who show a clear interest in pursuing careers in accounting. Recipients are chosen by the KSCPA Educational Foundation Board of Trustees. Submission of an application is required for consideration. Available Scholarships - Byron Bird — $3,000 - Eligible: Graduate accounting majors (or...

Introduction The Orpha J. & Ernest Milbradt Scholarship was created to support students who plan to enroll at Kansas State University (KSU) or the University of Kansas (KU). Award Amount Two new scholarships of $500 each will be granted. Each award can be renewed annually for up to three additional years (maximum duration of four years total, including the initial award). Eligible Applicants - Kansas high school seniors who are entering KSU or KU. Selection Criteria Applicants must meet the following: - Be admitted to and plan to attend either KSU or KU. - Hold a cumulative GPA of at...

Intro and Scholarship Details Pyle Law recognizes that the cost of higher education can be a heavy burden for students and their families. To help, we award a yearly $1,000 scholarship to a McPherson County High School graduate who is planning to pursue training in the trades (vocational or technical schools). Applications are due February 15 each year. Eligibility - Open to graduates of McPherson County High School - Applicant must be pursuing a career in the trades through a vocational or technical program - $1,000 award, distributed once per year About Edwin T. Pyle Edwin T. “Ed” Pyle was...

About Kansas Farm Bureau Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) is a nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1919. For more than a century it has supported members by offering leadership training, agricultural education, legal representation, environmental advocacy, farm safety initiatives, risk-management resources, rural development efforts, and assistance with international trade. Operating from its state office in Manhattan, KFB is a grassroots network with a county Farm Bureau presence in each of Kansas’ 105 counties. Mission KFB’s mission is to support Kansas agriculture and improve the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education, and service. Technical School Scholarships — 8 awards of $500 Eligibility...

Introduction The Kansas Promise Act Scholarship, established by the Kansas Legislature, helps students enrolled in certain workforce-focused programs at eligible Kansas institutions. It targets students pursuing designated high-wage, high-demand, or critical-need industry programs offered at Kansas community colleges, technical colleges, the Washburn Institute of Technology, and select private postsecondary schools. Who it covers This scholarship applies only to two-year degree and certificate programs; bachelor’s degree programs are not eligible. Recipients must agree to reside and be employed in Kansas for two consecutive years after completing their program as a condition of receiving aid. Important application dates - Summer 2025: application...

Overview and application window - Scholarship applications open on Jan. 2 and are accepted through March 1, with all materials due by 5:00 p.m. on March 1. - To submit a Foundation scholarship application you must register for a ReviewR account. - Questions about the Foundation scholarship can be sent to foundation@kfb.org. - Please note: immediate family members of KFB Foundation board members are ineligible to receive Foundation scholarships. Other scholarship opportunities (not administered by the KFB Foundation) 1) 9th District Kansas Farm Bureau Scholarship - How to apply: online. - Eligibility: Applicant — or the applicant’s parent/guardian — must...

Kansas State University — Farm Bureau Scholarships (4 awards of $1,000 each) Overview Kansas State University is awarding four scholarships, each valued at $1,000, to students with Farm Bureau connections who are studying agriculture or a closely related discipline. Eligibility - Either the student or the student’s parent must be a member of a Farm Bureau in Kansas. - The applicant must be enrolled in an agriculture program or a closely related field of study. - The student must be classified as a junior or senior at Kansas State University for the upcoming fall semester. Award and Deadline - Number/Amount:...

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...

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...