Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
$6,860
Description
The Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship is a merit-based, service-obligation award that helps fund undergraduate and graduate education for teachers and teacher candidates who will teach in identified hard-to-fill disciplines or underserved geographic areas in Kansas. Recipients may receive support for up to ten semesters (combined undergraduate and graduate work) and must sign an agreement to teach in Kansas for one year for each year of scholarship support. The program covers students pursuing initial teacher licensure, currently licensed teachers seeking a new endorsement in a qualifying discipline, and licensed teachers pursuing a qualifying master’s degree. Funding and recipient counts depend...
Description
The Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship is a merit-based, service-obligation award that helps fund undergraduate and graduate education for teachers and teacher candidates who will teach in identified hard-to-fill disciplines or underserved geographic areas in Kansas. Recipients may receive support for up to ten semesters (combined undergraduate and graduate work) and must sign an agreement to teach in Kansas for one year for each year of scholarship support. The program covers students pursuing initial teacher licensure, currently licensed teachers seeking a new endorsement in a qualifying discipline, and licensed teachers pursuing a qualifying master’s degree. Funding and recipient counts depend...
Hansen Scholar Scholarships
$6,500
Introduction
Dane G. Hansen Scholarships are awarded to eligible students who reside in specified counties of Northwest Kansas. These awards support academic study at accredited four-year colleges and universities in Kansas and honor the values of the late Dane G. Hansen.
Award Summary
- Amount: $6,500 per year
- Renewable: Up to three additional years (total possible support = four years), contingent on meeting renewal criteria
- Number available: Up to 35 Hansen Scholar awards for qualified high school seniors
Eligible Counties
Applicants must live in one of the following Northwest Kansas counties: Cheyenne, Cloud, Decatur, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Graham,...
Introduction
Dane G. Hansen Scholarships are awarded to eligible students who reside in specified counties of Northwest Kansas. These awards support academic study at accredited four-year colleges and universities in Kansas and honor the values of the late Dane G. Hansen.
Award Summary
- Amount: $6,500 per year
- Renewable: Up to three additional years (total possible support = four years), contingent on meeting renewal criteria
- Number available: Up to 35 Hansen Scholar awards for qualified high school seniors
Eligible Counties
Applicants must live in one of the following Northwest Kansas counties: Cheyenne, Cloud, Decatur, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Graham,...
Hansen Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
$40,000
Description
The Hansen Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships are competitive awards administered by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation to support students from northwest Kansas pursuing four‑year degrees at accredited Kansas colleges and universities. The program emphasizes leadership, character, and academic preparedness and is one of several scholarship tracks run by the Foundation. Administration includes qualifying testing, interviews for selected applicants, and annual evaluation of recipients.
Key takeaways
- Competitive scholarship program for students from northwest Kansas.
- Supports students attending accredited four‑year Kansas institutions.
- Involves qualifying tests, interviews, and annual recipient review.
History of the award
The Dane G. Hansen...
Description
The Hansen Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships are competitive awards administered by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation to support students from northwest Kansas pursuing four‑year degrees at accredited Kansas colleges and universities. The program emphasizes leadership, character, and academic preparedness and is one of several scholarship tracks run by the Foundation. Administration includes qualifying testing, interviews for selected applicants, and annual evaluation of recipients.
Key takeaways
- Competitive scholarship program for students from northwest Kansas.
- Supports students attending accredited four‑year Kansas institutions.
- Involves qualifying tests, interviews, and annual recipient review.
History of the award
The Dane G. Hansen...
Kansas State Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Kansas State Scholarship helps Kansas high school seniors who are designated as State Scholars and demonstrate financial need. The award targets students in roughly the top 40–50% of Kansas high school graduates who earn State Scholar status during their senior year.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, during your senior year at a Kansas high school you must have:
- received confirmation that you completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum (a certificate or notification); and
- been designated a Kansas State Scholar by the Kansas Board of Regents (a designation letter or notification).
Designation is determined using an index...
Introduction
The Kansas State Scholarship helps Kansas high school seniors who are designated as State Scholars and demonstrate financial need. The award targets students in roughly the top 40–50% of Kansas high school graduates who earn State Scholar status during their senior year.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, during your senior year at a Kansas high school you must have:
- received confirmation that you completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum (a certificate or notification); and
- been designated a Kansas State Scholar by the Kansas Board of Regents (a designation letter or notification).
Designation is determined using an index...
Stuck at Prom Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction Duck Brand is marking the 26th anniversary of its Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest, and you’re invited to join the celebration. More than 8,500 students have crafted unique promwear from Duck Brand tapes in past contests — now it’s your turn to design something eye-catching and compete for scholarship awards. How the contest works — three simple steps 1) Create Design and wear original prom attire made with Duck Brand duct tape and/or Duck Brand crafting tape. Be sure to capture the moment with a high-resolution photograph. Refer to the official rules for full specifications. 2) Submit Complete the...
Introduction Duck Brand is marking the 26th anniversary of its Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest, and you’re invited to join the celebration. More than 8,500 students have crafted unique promwear from Duck Brand tapes in past contests — now it’s your turn to design something eye-catching and compete for scholarship awards. How the contest works — three simple steps 1) Create Design and wear original prom attire made with Duck Brand duct tape and/or Duck Brand crafting tape. Be sure to capture the moment with a high-resolution photograph. Refer to the official rules for full specifications. 2) Submit Complete the...
Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship
$5,000
Description
Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides financial support to Korean-American students pursuing higher education. The foundation focuses on reducing economic barriers to academic progress and promoting leadership within the community. KASF offers regional scholarships through independently operated chapters while coordinating national policies and standards.
Key takeaways
- Volunteer-managed nonprofit focused on higher-education support for Korean-American students.
- Regional chapters administer scholarships under a single national framework.
- Emphasis on financial assistance, leadership development, and cultural pride.
Purpose and mission
KASF has three core objectives that guide its programs and awards: help Korean-American students achieve...
Description
Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides financial support to Korean-American students pursuing higher education. The foundation focuses on reducing economic barriers to academic progress and promoting leadership within the community. KASF offers regional scholarships through independently operated chapters while coordinating national policies and standards.
Key takeaways
- Volunteer-managed nonprofit focused on higher-education support for Korean-American students.
- Regional chapters administer scholarships under a single national framework.
- Emphasis on financial assistance, leadership development, and cultural pride.
Purpose and mission
KASF has three core objectives that guide its programs and awards: help Korean-American students achieve...
Hearts for Community Service
$5,000
A 2022 study from the Pell Institute and PennAHEAD highlights that the rising cost of college imposes severe, long-term hardships on low-income students and students of color. While higher education can still be a pathway to improved economic mobility for many first-generation and low-income learners, the report warns that it frequently saddles them with crippling debt. Warrick Dunn Charities’ Hearts for Community Service Scholarship aims to reduce the financial strain of pursuing post-secondary education and to support students who use community volunteerism as a springboard toward higher-paying careers, economic security, and improved quality of life for themselves and future generations....
A 2022 study from the Pell Institute and PennAHEAD highlights that the rising cost of college imposes severe, long-term hardships on low-income students and students of color. While higher education can still be a pathway to improved economic mobility for many first-generation and low-income learners, the report warns that it frequently saddles them with crippling debt. Warrick Dunn Charities’ Hearts for Community Service Scholarship aims to reduce the financial strain of pursuing post-secondary education and to support students who use community volunteerism as a springboard toward higher-paying careers, economic security, and improved quality of life for themselves and future generations....
