Scholarship Databases

 Below you will find a variety of scholarship databases that offer many public scholarships that students may apply for. Institutional scholarships vary from institution to institution and students may need to explore them as they narrow the college search down. 

Andale High School also offers some district scholarships that students may apply for when they become available. Students, remember to check with the counseling department frequently to see if any new scholarships come open for application. Also be sure to periodically check our website and counseling bulletin board for scholarship information. 

• Collegeboard.org: Their scholarship database contains more than 2,300 scholarship opportunities, totaling nearly $6 billion.

• Fastweb.com: Currently have over 1.5 million scholarships worth over $3 billion in their database.

• Scholarships.com: Has more than 2.7 million scholarships worth a total of $19 billion in their database.

• Collegenet.com: Operates as a scholarship search engine and social network where students create topics, participate in discussions, and vote on scholarship winners.

• Unigo.com: visit this site for Kansas Scholarships.

• Collegscholarships.org: 

• www.raise.me

• www.studentscholarships.org

SCHOLARSHIPS

Kansas Seed Industry Assoc Scholarship

Fore more information see “Documents” below. Deadline is: April 1, 2019.

Kansas Crime Stoppers Scholarship

For more information see “Documents” below. Deadline is: March 25, 2019.

Rotary Club of West Wichita Scholarship

Please see “Documents” below for more information and application. Due: April 5, 2019.

Lori Dechant Foundation Scholarship

$20,000 Scholarship Deadline Approaching Soon!

All applications need to be received by March 1st, 2019.

We are excited to award our fourth $20,000 scholarship to a deserving student in the Wichita area.
The Lori Dechant Foundation's mission is to help physically disabled students attend a 4 year university.  This scholarship is only open to high school seniors who have a physical disability and are planning on attending a 4 year university in the fall.  We have given out 3 scholarships to date and each student is currently thriving in college and we are very proud of them!
Visit our website for more information and scholarship application.

The Dechant Family
www.loridechantfoundation.org
lori@loridechantfoundation.org

KCCEOA Scholarship Program

The Kansas County Clerks' and Election Officials' Association awards scholarships annually to Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores, provided they carry a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The scholarships are for those students who major in Journalism, Political Science, Communications, or Business. 

Deadline is March 29, 2019.  Winners will be notified by their County Clerk in May.

Please see the application available at http://www.kcceoa.org/scholarship.  Completed applications are due by March 29^th to your County Clerk/Election Official or to the Scholarship Chairperson Ellis County Clerk at PO Box 720, Hays, KS 67601 or dclerk@ellisco.net.

BBB Student of Integrity Award Scholarships

The annual BBB Student of Integrity Awards program is sponsored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Foundation.These scholarships were established to honor the memory of Mr. Scott Mecham who served as BBB president from 1991 until January 2006.  

Twelve $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who reside in the geographic area served by the BBB - Metro Omaha/Southwest Iowa, Metro Lincoln/Greater Nebraska, South Dakota and The Kansas Plains. 

The Student of Integrity Award scholarships are not based on ethnicity or grade point average. These awards recognize students that personify values, leadership and integrity. Click HERE for application.

For more information, please contact BBB Communications Director Margo Riekes at 402-898-8526 or 800-649-6814 #8526. Deadline is March 8, 2019.

Sarah Probst Memorial Scholarship

For more information and application please see “Documents” below. Due in Counselors Office by April 1, 2019.

The Betty Temaat Memorial Music Scholarship

To recognize the value of music in our schools and to encourage students’ continued participation in music. Deadline is April 1, 2019. Please see “Documents” below for application and more information.

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

Lockheed Martin is awarding 200 renewable scholarships of $10,000 each. Awards are open to individuals studying eligible engineering or computer science majors, who demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities.

Applicants must:

• Be U.S. citizens
• Be high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.5, or college freshmen or sophomores with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the upcoming academic year
• Be majoring or planning to major in one of many specified eligible STEM programs
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be willing to consider a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college (note: the internship is not required to receive a scholarship)

Deadline to apply is March 12, 2019

For more information and to apply, visit https://lockheedmartin.com/scholarship

KACRAO Scholarship

The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) is a nonprofit, voluntary, professional association of more than 400 higher education administrators who represent nearly 80 institutions and agencies in the State of Kansas. Each year, KACRAO offers scholarships to reward students who have demonstrated quality leadership during their high school years.

Four $500 awards are available, which may be used toward attendance at KACRAO member institutions (one per school type: four-year public, four-year private, community college, and technical college). The awards are not need-based and may be used in conjunction with other awards.

The 2019 KACRAO Scholarship information is available for applicants on our website at https://kacrao.memberclicks.net/kacrao-scholarship.

To be eligible for consideration for these scholarships, students must:

·         Be in their senior year at a Kansas high school;

·         Have a cumulative seventh semester GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale;

·         Submit an application, which includes uploading a one-page essay, letter of reference, and resume.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 15, 2019. Successful award recipients will be notified in May and posted on the KACRAO website after May 15, 2019.

Feel free to submit additional questions about the 2019 KACRAO Scholarship to: scholarshipcommittee@kacrao.org

KADPF Scholarship

The Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities promotes bringing the buildings and grounds profession to a greater height of knowledge and professionalism and has established a scholarship fund and will award five $1,000 academic scholarships and one $1,000 technical scholarship to qualifying students. These scholarships are available only to graduating seniors of non-instructional support staff who wish to continue their education at the college level. The students must be residents of Kansas and graduate from a Kansas High School and plan to attend a Kansas College or technical school. Only children whose parent or legal guardian is actively employed in a K-12 or secondary education institution and engaged in a buildings and grounds, food service or transportation position shall be eligible for these scholarships. Applications are located on our website. http://kadpf.org/ At the KADPF homepage, click on the KADPF Scholarship Program tab at the top. Applications are due by February 15, 2019.

Kansas Board of Regents Scholarships

For more information and deadlines go to: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/scholarships_and_grants.

Tony and Marge Bergkamp Scholarship (Farmers Coop Elevator)

For more information please visit: www.gardenplaincoop.com. Deadline is Friday, February 8, 2019.

Ag Ambassador Scholarship For Juniors

The Ag Ambassador program is open to students who will be seniors in the fall, are members (or have parents who are members) in good standing of the Sedgwick County Farm Bureau Agricultural Association, and are interested in agriculture. Each ambassador will serve a 12 month term starting in August of their senior year and ending the following August. There will be a maximum of two participants each year. Each Ambassador or their parents must be Farm Bureau members by January 1 of their junior year in high school. The purpose of the program is 1) for ambassadors to gain a better understanding of Farm Bureau with an emphasis on the Kansas Farm Bureau mission of advocacy, education, and service, 2) to develop future leaders for agriculture and rural communities, and 3) familiarize the ambassador with Sedgwick County Farm Bureau. Deadline is March 1, 2019. For more information go to: https://www.sedgwickcountyfarmbureau.org/new-in-2018-ambassador-program-for-juniors/.

Sedgwick County Farm Bureau Ag Assoc. Scholarship

Sedgwick County Farm Bureau Agriculture Association will award six scholarships this year. Four scholarships will have an annual value of $1,000, renewable for three years, for a potential value of $4,000 each. These will be for students attending a four-year college or university with priority to those enrolled at Kansas institutions. Two scholarships will have an annual value of $500 for a potential value of $1,000 each. These scholarships will be for students attending a two-year college or vocational school. Deadline is March 1, 2019. For more information please visit https://www.sedgwickcountyfarmbureau.org/scholarships/.

McConnell Spouses’ Charitable Association Scholarship (MSCA)

Applicants are defined as a military dependent child or spouse, accepted or enrolled in a four year, two year, technical or trade school. Deadline is January 31, 2019. For more information see “Documents” below.

Tortoise Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship

The Tortoise Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors and college students who have demonstrated an interest in entrepreneurship. The scholarship is sponsored by Tortoise Capital Advisors and aims to foster entrepreneurship among today’s youth. At Tortoise, we are proud of our firm’s entrepreneurial culture and are passionate about helping the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Awards:

We will award three, non-renewable scholarships:

First Place:  $3,000

Second Place: $2,000

Third Place: $1,000

Eligibility:

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a permanent resident of the United States who is enrolled or plans to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study towards a bachelor’s degree, or;
• Be a non-resident of the United States who is enrolled or plans to enroll as a full-time student in a four-year bachelor’s program or graduate program at an accredited university or college, and;
• Have a recommended minimum 3.3 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent) and minimum ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1680 (includes writing section).

How to apply:

Apply at www.tortoiseadvisors.com/scholarship by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

Application Deadline:   March 1, 2019

KanEquip Scholarship

KanEquip offers scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career as an agricultural technician. This scholarship is available for most heavy/ag diesel technology degrees from any approved college and includes a paid internship as well as credit towards purchasing tools. 

Purpose

The purpose of the Ag Technician Scholarship is to provide financial support to individuals who are seeking training to become an Ag Technician.  In return we require that individuals be employed with KanEquip for 2 years after completing their degree. See “Documents” below for application and more information.

KSDE-AEOP Scholarship

Funds for the Margaret Van Horn Scholarship have been allocated by members of the Kansas State Department of
Education Association of Educational Office Professionals (KSDE AEOP). The scholarship program is open to
current Kansas High School, College, and/or Technical School students. Applicant must intend to continue his/her
education in an education or business-related program. Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of nine semester
hours (at least half-time). Enrollment must be in an accredited post-secondary educational facility within the state
of Kansas. Due January 17, 2019. Please see “Documents” below for application and more details.

Renwick Education Foundation Scholarship

3 total scholarships, one at $700 for a senior, one at $400 for a senior, and one at $400 for a junior to use for college credit senior year. Deadline is March 29, 2019 to the counselors. See “Documents” below for application.

Cannonball Trail Technical School Scholarship

$1000, renewable for 2 years-To be used for post-secondary education at a vocational-technical school, trade school, etc. Can be renewable for 2 years is student stays in good standing. This scholarship is funded by C5 Manufacturing LLC. Deadline is March 29, 2019 to the counselors. See “Documents” below for application.

Flavorful Futures Scholarship

We are looking for fun and unique candidates for our Flavorful Futures Scholarship. Sparkling Ice® is awarding FIVE $5,000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors who are planning their bright and colorful futures.
 The application deadline is February 15, 2019 and winners will be announced in Spring 2019. Apply now at flavorfulfutures.com.

Imagine America Scholarship

WHAT IS THE IMAGINE AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP?
The Imagine America High School Scholarship is an award-winning scholarship
program offered by the Imagine America Foundation. The scholarship is for high
school seniors or recent graduates planning to attend a career school participating in
the Imagine America High School Scholarship Program. (Participating career schools
are listed at www.imagine-america.org/ourschools.)
WHO CAN APPLY?
Anyone who has graduated or will graduate from high school between January 1, 2019
and December 31, 2019 and plans to attend a career school participating in the Imagine
America High School Scholarship Program.
WHEN AND WHERE CAN I APPLY?
Apply using our mobile app! Search the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. If
you do not have a mobile device, you can apply online at www.imagine-america.org/applyforscholarships. Please enter all of your information accurately and completely to ensure timely processing of your application.
HOW DO I QUALIFY?
To qualify, applicants must graduate in calendar year 2019 with a GPA of 2.5 or above
and enroll in a participating career college. Applicants may also be requested to demonstrate
commitment to community service and/or financial need.

Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship

The 2019 Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship application deadline is MARCH 29, 2019. Winners will be announced in early May, 2019. Click on GOLF for application and details.

Delta Theta Chi Sorority Scholarship

Two scholarships in the amount of $2,400 each. Deadline is February 1, 2019. Application can be found by clicking on DELTA.

Wichita Legal Professionals Scholarship

Please see “Document” below for application and eligibility requirements. Due January 31, 2019 by 5:00 pm.

Burger King Scholarship

High school seniors, BURGER KING® employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico can apply to receive up to $50,000 in scholarship awards for the 2019-2020 school year!

High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible, and must be active in their community through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations.

Don’t miss your chance to become a BURGER KING Scholar. Apply today!

WWW.BURGERKINGSCHOLARS.COM

Kansas State Acacia Fraternity Scholarship

The Acacia Leadership Scholarship is a one-time scholarship awarded to incoming male freshmen at the Manhattan Campus of Kansas State University who display excellence in academics, motivation for personal success, and an interest in studying the principles of leadership. One $1,000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships are awarded each year.

All applications must be received by Monday, January 7th at 5:00pm. Priority Deadline for the scholarship is Monday, December 17th at 5:00pm. In order to receive the scholarship, the recipient must provide proof of enrollment at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS by September 1, 2019.

Applicants will be graded based on the criteria of scholarship, leadership experience and strength of essays. Applicants chosen for the next round will be invited to interview with us at our chapter house in Manhattan, KS.

Please Click ACACIA to submit application.

Sedgwick County Electric Co-op Scholarship

Sophomores/Juniors: Please see Document below for information on this scholarship. Deadline is February 8, 2019. Parents/Guardians must receive electricity from Sedgwick County Electric Co-op.

ACT College And Career Readiness Champions

Applications are open for the ACT Student Champion Award! The ACT Student Champion Award recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place.

ACT Student Champions receive a $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, and state-level recognition.

Please encourage students in the graduating class of 2019 who have taken the ACT who fit the following criteria to apply:

• High school seniors who have overcome challenges and can articulate their education and/or career actions
• At a minimum students must have a composite ACT score of 22 on a single test date OR a Gold ACT^® WorkKeys^® National Career Readiness Certificate^® 

Applications can be found www.act.org/readinesschampions. Applications are due October 31, 2018, and champions will be notified on or before January 31, 2019.

All questions may be directed to ccrc@act.org.

Allen Community College Scholarship

Seniors: This is a Communication & Fine Arts Activity Scholarship. See Document below for application. Deadline is April 1, 2019.

The Acacia Leadership Scholarship

The Acacia Leadership Scholarship is a one-time scholarship awarded to incoming male freshmen at the Manhattan Campus of Kansas State University who display excellence in academics, motivation for personal success, and an interest in studying the principles of leadership. One $1000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships are awarded each year.

The deadline for application for this scholarship is January 7th, 2019. In order to receive the scholarship, the recipient must provide proof of enrollment at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS by September 1, 2019. Late applications will be accepted until Jan. 28th; However, applications turned in by the due date will be given priority.  Apply online here:

https://goo.gl/forms/5zmxwALvC2JYAd6f1

The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Eligibility and Requirements

Recognition and Awards

Rudd Foundation Scholarship

The Rudd Scholarship is a competitive, 4-year award designed to pay any remaining costs associated with tuition and fees, books and supplies, and room and board after accounting for all other grants, scholarships and financial awards. It can be applied only towards studies at either Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, or Wichita State University for full-time students in pursuit of an undergraduate degree provided a student maintains the renewal criteria below. Selection is based on the aptitude to succeed at the collegiate level, graduate in 4 years, and be a productive and contributing member of their chosen profession, their community and society as a whole. (See previous winners here.) Application will be available October 8-December 14, 2018. Click HERE for requirements and application.

2018 STATE MASONIC PUBLIC SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST

Seniors: Please visit this website https://kansasmasonic.foundation/program/kansas-masonic-foundation-scholarships/ for more information on Kansas Masonic Scholarships.

Travers Scholarship

Travers Tool is proud to announce our first ever Metalworking Student Scholarship. In conjuction with our partners (see below), Travers Tool will award $1,250+ in tools to a student enrolled in metalworking or welding program at vocational, technical school, community college or university. As your metalworking experts, Travers Tool is thrilled to sponsor the industry’s next generation of machinists.

Scholarship Topic

Kansas State University

We have announced significant changes to our scholarship packages at the university. In an effort to recognize more students with more scholarship awards, we are implementing the new programs for the Fall 2019 freshman class. You can find the new scholarship information at: https://www.k-state.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships/freshmen/.

Wichita State Important Deadlines

SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID DATES AND DEADLINES
OCTOBER 15 - Admissions Application Deadline for participation in DSI, Barton, Klose, Wallace, Koch, and McGregor Scholarship Competitions
NOVEMBER 1 - Scholarship Application Deadline for DSI, Barton, Klose, Wallace, Koch, and McGregor Scholarship Competitions
NOVEMBER 16 - Competition date for Barton, Klose, and Wallace Scholarships
NOVEMBER 17 - Distinguished Scholarship Invitational & Koch Scholarship Competition Date
DECEMBER 1 - Freshmen Merit Scholarship deadline; FAFSA Priority Date; McGregor Scholarship Competition Date; Linwood Sexton Admissions and Scholarship Application Deadline

Wichita State Additional Scholarships

Wichita State Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI)

Are you in the Class of 2019? How does a $64,000 scholarship sound?

Wichita State University invites you to participate in the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational in fall of 2018. A variety of scholarships are awarded to DSI participants, including three $64,000 Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships - three of the largest scholarships in Kansas!

To participate, you must:

• Have a 3.50 grade point average OR earn a 27 or higher composite on the ACT or a 1280 on the SAT (critical reading and math sections only) OR be in the top 10 percent of your senior class
  AND
• Submit application materials to WSU by Oct. 15, 2018. Students should visit wichita.edu/apply to complete the admissions application.
• Submit scholarship competition materials by Nov. 1, 2018. Visit wichita.edu/scholarshipcompetitions.

If you meet the above requirements, you will receive an invitation to compete in DSI during the fall semester of your senior year. Participants must complete all required application materials AND attend the on-campus competition on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. To accommodate busy schedules, participating students can choose between two competition times, morning or afternoon.

If you are interested in learning more about DSI, please contact the Office of Admissions at 316-978-3085 or dsi@wichita.edu.

Horatio Alger Scholarship

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2019 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• Be a United States citizen

Due: October 25, 2018. For more information:

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/national-scholarships/

Allen Community College Comm & Fine Arts Scholarship Cannonball Technical School Scholarship 2019 KanEquip Scholarship Kansas Crime Stoppers Scholarship Kansas Seed Industry Assoc Scholarship 2019 KSDE-AEOP Scholarship 2019 MSCA Scholarship Application Renwick Education Foundation Scholarship 2019 Rotary Club of West Wichita Scholarship 2019 Sarah Probst Memorial Scholarship 2019 Sedgwick County Electric Co-op The Betty Temaat Memorial Music Scholarship Wichita Legal Professionals Scholarship