Wichita Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
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...
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...
Forget Me Not Scholarship
$500
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....
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....
Kansas Peace Officers Association Scholarships
$1,000
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...
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 Academic Scholarship
$1,000
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...
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 Friends Diana Lain Hughes Scholarship
$2,000
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...
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...
AAUW Manhattan (KS) Branch Scholarships
$1,500
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...
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
$6,250
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 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...
Hansen Scholar Scholarships
$6,500
Overview
- Up to thirty-five Hansen Scholar Scholarships will be awarded to eligible high school seniors. Each scholarship provides $6,500 per year and may be renewed for three additional years if the recipient continues to meet the Scholarship Committee’s requirements.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior graduating in the current academic year.
- Must be pursuing the Board of Regents recommended curriculum.
- Must demonstrate a record of service and participation in extracurricular activities.
- Recipients are required to enroll as full‑time, on‑campus students at an accredited four‑year college or university in Kansas (public, private, or church‑related).
Renewal...
Overview
- Up to thirty-five Hansen Scholar Scholarships will be awarded to eligible high school seniors. Each scholarship provides $6,500 per year and may be renewed for three additional years if the recipient continues to meet the Scholarship Committee’s requirements.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior graduating in the current academic year.
- Must be pursuing the Board of Regents recommended curriculum.
- Must demonstrate a record of service and participation in extracurricular activities.
- Recipients are required to enroll as full‑time, on‑campus students at an accredited four‑year college or university in Kansas (public, private, or church‑related).
Renewal...
Kansas State Scholarship
$1,000
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...
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...
MoKan Midwest Dairy Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
Midwest Dairy supports the development of dairy advocates and future industry leaders by awarding scholarships to students who either come from dairy farms or are pursuing dairy-related fields of study. Scholarship rules and award amounts differ by state and region. In addition to regional awards, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level.
Who is eligible
- Must be accepted or enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be connected to the Midwest Dairy checkoff. This connection may be satisfied if the...
Overview
Midwest Dairy supports the development of dairy advocates and future industry leaders by awarding scholarships to students who either come from dairy farms or are pursuing dairy-related fields of study. Scholarship rules and award amounts differ by state and region. In addition to regional awards, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level.
Who is eligible
- Must be accepted or enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be connected to the Midwest Dairy checkoff. This connection may be satisfied if the...
Dairy MAX Student Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Dairy MAX will award three academic scholarships of $2,500 each for 2026.
Who is eligible
- Must live within Dairy MAX’s service area: Colorado; southwest Kansas; Louisiana; Montana; New Mexico; western Oklahoma; Texas; or Wyoming.
- Must be either a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a technical school, a junior college, or a four‑year college/university.
- Must be the child of one of the following at a dairy that participates in the checkoff program:
- a dairy farm owner/operator, or
- a dairy farm employee.
Application deadline
- Applications for the 2026 Dairy...
Overview
Dairy MAX will award three academic scholarships of $2,500 each for 2026.
Who is eligible
- Must live within Dairy MAX’s service area: Colorado; southwest Kansas; Louisiana; Montana; New Mexico; western Oklahoma; Texas; or Wyoming.
- Must be either a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a technical school, a junior college, or a four‑year college/university.
- Must be the child of one of the following at a dairy that participates in the checkoff program:
- a dairy farm owner/operator, or
- a dairy farm employee.
Application deadline
- Applications for the 2026 Dairy...
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
$5,000
Overview
Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life.
History and impact
Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries.
Program structure and prizes
The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...
Overview
Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life.
History and impact
Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries.
Program structure and prizes
The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...
