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GYLR Scholarship List
(Get Your Life Right)
February 10, 2017
Ms. Henderson is your College & Career Center Coordinator, she is located in room 233 and is
available to assist you & answer questions regarding your plans after high school. She is a great
resource for information on colleges, scholarships & careers.
Useful websites:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ - is a link to the Occupational Outlook Handbook which provides up to date
and valuable information on many career fields and the necessary education required.
http://www.collegeboard.org/ – has a useful college search program.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/ – is a website from the US Dept. of Ed. with information on how to pay
for college and more.
http://www.fastweb.com/ – is one of the most well-known scholarship search websites.
General Information:
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO FAFSA:
The government, after all these years, realized that for the vast majority of us our financial
situation doesn’t fluctuate much from year to year, so for the first time ever you will be able to
complete your FAFSA in the fall!
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The application for the 2017-2018 school year (your freshman year of college) will go live Oct. 1st.
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To complete this application families are to use their 2015 tax information.
BENEFITS OF THE CHANGE:
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The wait time has been eliminated. Starting October 1st you have everything you need to begin
your 2017-2018 FAFSA since you will be using 2015 Tax information.
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This change will allow students and their families to have a better idea of the amount of
financial aid that will be offered by the colleges they’ve applied to much earlier, with many
colleges hoping to have award letters in the mail before the winter holiday break.
** You can have your financial information sent to up to 10 colleges but those colleges will not be
able to send you financial aid award letters until you have completed their admissions application.
https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm– this is where you apply for a (Federal Student Aid) FSA ID.
You and the parent that is providing financial information will both need a FSA ID prior to starting
your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your FSA ID will serve as your official
signature each time you complete your FAFSA and should be kept in a safe place.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - this is where you go to fill
out your FAFSA online. Remember you’re applying for aid for your freshman year of college, so
you’re completing the 2017-2018 school year form. (not the 2016-2017 form) using 2015 Tax
information.
College Recruiters come every school year to meet with interested seniors to talk about the programs
and opportunities their schools have to offer. I will keep an updated listing of these
colleges/universities and the date they will be here in the building to meet with students on the wall
outside of room 233 and have upcoming visits announced in the morning announcements. It is up to
you to check and these spots often because I receive new information about colleges coming every
week. In order to meet with a recruiter you must sign up with Ms. Henderson or on the posted
sign-up sheets outside of room 233. You must sign up at least a day in advance. When you sign up
to meet with a recruiter you will receive a pass when the recruiter arrives.
Upcoming Recruiter Visits to NEM:
Emporia State University
Feb 17
Newman University
Mar. 15
Special Events and Information
If you are planning to attend a college event listed (or one you have found on your own) that falls
on a school day these absences must be called in, by your parents, in advance. Seniors are allowed
two excused absences to visit a college during the school year. See pages 37-38 of your student
planner for more information. You can always set up a campus tour on your own, just contact the
office of admissions at the school you want to tour at least 2 weeks in advance.
ACT Prep (through Wichita State’s Counseling and Testing Center) offers workshops to help high
school students prepare to take the ACT. The workshop will provide general test-taking tips and
information for all four subjects of the ACT exam – English, Math, Reading and Science. We also
offer an ACT Math Workshop that provides intensive instruction and practice for the math section of
the ACT. The cost for the full workshop is $32, and the cost of the math workshop is $25. More
information can be found online: here.
Butler Orientation & Enrollment Days: call 316.322.3163 to register. You must register and attend
an orientation day before you can enroll in classes for next fall. The earlier you sign up the better!
Available orientation days are as follows:
Wednesday, March 15, Butler of Andover
Wednesday, May 17, Butler of Andover
Friday, March 17, Butler of El Dorado
Wednesday, May 24, Butler of El Dorado
Friday, April 21, Butler of El Dorado
Friday, June 9, Butler of Andover
Friday, April 28, Butler of Andover
Friday, June 16, Butler of El Dorado
Cowley Community College has several visit days set up throughout the semester. These visit days are
specific to students interested in certain fields of study. To see what career specific days are available
for exploration and to sign up for a visit day go to: Visit Days at Cowley CC.
Fort Scott Community College –Harley Davidson Motorcycle Tech. Program: Fort Scott offers the
only training center in the world that focuses exclusively on Harley Davidson bikes. Here you can
receive hands on training in a shop environment. You can work to receive a one year certification or a
two year associate’s degree. Internships are also available. For more information contact Jody Meister
at 800.874.3722 or visit http://fortscott.edu/harley.
Friends University Showcase Days; March 10. Come out and audition for scholarships. Have your art
portfolio reviewed, attend classes and rehearsals and meet Friends University students and staff. Sign
up at friends.edu/visit or by calling 316.295.5100.
Kansas State University will offer several opportunities to find out if K-State is a good fit. For more
information about Senior Days and their annual Multicultural Student visit day days please visit:
http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/visit/events.html and choose the “high school students” link.
Kansas State University MAPS Program: is a summer bridge program for selected multicultural
students who will be attending KSU in the fall of 2017 and enrolling in the college or Agriculture,
Business, or Engineering. This is a 6 week residential program that allows students to get acclimated
to campus, accelerate their academic success and meet new peers and faculty. This program is free
and other benefits include;
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Up to six free college credits for classes in Chemistry or Math, Kinesiology and
University Experience.
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Free room and board in a KSU residence hall
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A stipend for each student
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Personal and individual contact with faculty and staff
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Industry tours
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Professional, social, academic and scholarship opportunities that are not available to
other students
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Continued support through the fall of your freshman year of college
To apply you must have already completed an admissions application to KSU and then you must
complete the application for the MAPS program. You can pick one up with Ms. Henderson or go to
www.k-state.edu/diversity/project-impact/maps.html
Kansas State All University Open House; will be hosted Saturday, April 1st at the Manhattan, Salina
and Olathe campuses. Visitors will be able to learn more about student organizations, tour living
options, enjoy free entertainment and see student projects.
Kansas State Polytechnic Junior/Senior Day will be hosted Friday, February 24 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Polytechnic Campus | Salina, Kansas. Experience a day in the life of a Wildcat. During this event,
students will:
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See drone demonstrations
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Discover our premium fleet of aircraft
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Watch our robots and 3D printers in action
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Meet with current students
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Tour residence halls and the Student Life Center
Attendance makes students eligible to win one of four $50 gift cards, FREE lunch and a chance to
talk with professors in your academic area of interest. There is no cost to attend Kansas State
Polytechnic's Junior/Senior Day. Please register by Friday, February 17. For questions, please contact
the Polytechnic Admissions Office at 785-826-2640.
McPherson College will be hosting Auto Restoration Days for students who are interested in that
program. March, 10 and May 6. Register for one of these days or scheduled your own visit Monday –
Friday here: www.mcpherson.edu/visit (McPherson also offers a motorcycle restoration program).
Sterling College has several visit days scheduled for this school year starting in November. These days
will allow you to see what it’s really like, tour campus, eat in the cafeteria, visit a class and meet
with professors, directors and coached. Plus stay overnight in the dorms to really get a feel for the
experience. For more information and the other visit dates please visit: Sterling Visit Days or call
620-278-2173.
True Physical Therapy: (2081 N Webb Rd. Suite B, Wichita, KS 67206) will be hosting 2 Career
Open House evenings that will allow students to tour the clinic, learn more about the PT career
field, and have their questions answered by physical therapists. Refreshments will also be served. You
must RSVP in advance with Ms. Henderson to attend. The open house will run from 6:00pm7:30pm: Monday, Feb. 13 and Wednesday, Feb. 22. See Ms. Henderson for more information!
University of Kansas Visual Arts Day: Thinking about attending KU? Come get a look at life as a KU
Visual Art student, tour Chalmers Hall, meet current students and faculty, tour campus and create
some art at one of 10 workshops! Friday March 3rd. Be sure to register by Feb. 22 at
www.art.ku.edu/KUVisualArtDay.
Washburn University wants to invite you to come out for their Ichabod Days (senior days), where
you’ll have a chance to visit with professors, learn what it means to be an Ichabod, you could win
scholarships and lunch will be included! (Parents are welcome to attend as well.) RSVP here:
http://www.washburn.edu/admissions/visit/ichabod-days/index.html
Wichita Area Technical College is holding its second annual CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day event
from 12:15 p.m. until 2:45 9.m. on February 16th, 2017. Graduating students that plan to
continue attendance for the 2017-2018 school year will take part in a signing ceremony, similar to an
athletic signing, at WATC’s National Center For Training Campus at 4004 N. Webb
Road. Registration is required and the first 300 students to register will receive a $500 scholarship
for use during the Fall 2017 semester! CLICK HERE to register for the event!
Wichita State University Art, Design & Creative Industries Open House, Saturday Feb. 18th from
9:00 am – 12:00 pm. There will be portfolio reviews, tours of the facilities, a chance to meet with
current students and faculty and learn about scholarship opportunities. RSVPs are encouraged;
wichita.edu/ADCIopenhouse
Scholarship Listings (SPECIFIC COLLEGES)
These scholarships are college specific; if you apply and receive a scholarship listed here the money is
only good at that school. If you are interested in a specific college, I encourage you to go to that
school’s website to see what scholarships they have to offer incoming freshmen. If you need help
please come see me.
Searching for Scholarships:
 The first place to begin looking for scholarships is at the colleges you’re most interested in
attending, and preferably ones that you have already applied to. Colleges often offer general
scholarships to students who have a certain GPA/ACT/CLASS RANK. You may find that
you’re eligible for general scholarships but nothing will be awarded to you before you actually
apply and are accepted.
 Once you applied for general scholarships (which for some colleges might just mean completing
the application) the next step is to look for departmental scholarships. These scholarships are
awarded to student based on what they want to study.
 Next I suggest looking for outside scholarships. These scholarships can be used at which ever
college you decided to attend. Most often outside scholarships can be “stacked” or added to
scholarships that you have received from colleges.
 The scholarship search is ongoing. This list will be updated every 2 weeks with information
that comes across my desk, but is in no way intended to be comprehensive, as there is no way
I can list every scholarship available at any given time. I would encourage you to sign up at
reputable scholarship search websites like; www.fastweb.com and
https://www.collegegreenlight.com/
 There are many scholarships that are offered only to college students. So continue to look for
and apply for scholarships while you attend college.
NOVEMBER 1ST IS THE PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIPS at;
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS & WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY.
This means you need to complete your application for admissions by November 1st to be considered
for renewable scholarships.
A complete application includes:
 Admissions application completed and submitted
 Application fee paid
 ACT or SAT scores sent
 High School Transcript sent (create an account on www.parchment.com)
Assistance League Scholarship This scholarship is open to all USD 259 high school graduating seniors
interested in attaining vocational education certification through Butler Community College (BCC) or
Wichita Area Technical College (WATC). It is awarded on the basis of need and motivation. Tuition,
fees, textbooks and required tool costs will be paid directly to the college by the Assistance League
of Wichita (ALW). A complete application includes ALL of the following:
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Application form
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Applicant’s transcript
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FAFSA Confirmation Page Email
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Recommendation from a teacher
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Recommendation from a counselor
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Recommending letter from an employer, neighbor or other community person (not a family
member or an educator at the school)
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Campus Visit form for either BCC or WATC
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A recent photo
For an application form and the campus visit sheets see Ms. Henderson. The ALW Scholarship
Committee will review all applications, interview finalists and select scholarship recipients. All
scholarship application information (items listed below) must be completed and submitted to Ms.
Henderson by February 22, 2017:
Barton Community College’s Sports Medicine Department is looking students interested in joining
their student athletic training staff. Up to 30 students are selected every year to work with a
specific team, where you’ll receive hands on training and athletic training coursework. You will also
receive a books and tuition scholarship on top of being able to travel with the team. For more
information or to apply visit www.bartonsports.com/sportsmed. You will also need to complete the
Prospective Student Athletic Trainer Questionnaire and submit it.
Butler Community College offers activity scholarships that cover in-state tuition and books for
students who participate in music, theatre, art, and mass communication activities. Recipients are
selected through audition or interview.
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Students interested in Art Department Activity Scholarships may interview and have their
portfolio reviewed on either Friday, February 10, or Saturday, February 11.
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Students interested in Music (Vocal or Instrumental), Theatre (Performance or Technical), and
Mass Communications (Sports Media, Newspaper, Magazine, Radio/TV) may audition or
interview on either Friday, March 3, or Saturday, March 4. Interested students can see the
individual audition and interview requirements and register online
at:www.butlercc.edu/facscholarships
To expedite the registration process, students should also apply to Butler Community College:
www.butlercc.edu/enroll
If you have any questions, please contact Sam Sparks at [email protected] or 316.322.3221.
Cowley Community College: The visual arts Performing Arts departments will be hosting seniors on
campus to compete for scholarships, cash vouchers and awards, audition for Cowley music programs
you will also be able to tour the campus. Seniors are eligible to audition for acceptance into the
departments that day and also will be entered in to a drawing for a full tuition and books scholarship
that is valued at $4,750! You’re invited Feb. 22 to come out and learn more about art, dance,
theater, photography, graphic design, creative writing, instrumental music and vocal music. For more
information about this day and how to register visit; www.cowley.edu/artshuman where you’ll find all
the information you need on the left column under the “Future Students” tab.
Emporia State University has many renewable scholarships for freshman students based on a
combination of ACT scores and GPA;
Presidential: 28+ ACT/ 3.0GPA $2,500-$3,600 per year
Presidential: 25-27 ACT / 3.0GPA $1,900-$2,700 per year
Presidential: 21-24 ACT / 3.0GPA $1,000-$1,800 per year
Renewal: 3.0+ ESU GPA $1,800-$2,800 (must complete at least 30 hours per year.)
Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Talent Awards: $250-$500.
For additional scholarship information visit; www.emporia.edu/finaid/scholarships
Fort Hays State University; offers scholarships for students interested in Band, Choirs and Orchestra.
Audition dates are Feb. 18th and March 4th. For more information, go to www.fhsu.edu/music-andtheater/scholarships/
Iowa State University offers special scholarships for residents of Kansas who meet specific academic
criteria. Among them is the Academic Recognition Award: awarded to any out of state student who
ranks in the top 25% of their graduating class, this scholarship is worth $22,00 ($5,500/per year
for four years). For more information about scholarships awarded from Iowa State visit:
https://www.admissions.iastate.edu/scholarships/freshman.php?state_id=KS. Priority is given to
students who have applied by March 2017. (keeping in mind that the FAFSA priority deadline is
December 1 in Iowa.)
Kansas State University has many unique scholarship opportunities for Kansas students. For more
scholarship information please visit: http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships.html and
look under the “Freshman In-State” tab.
Kansas Wesleyan University has many scholarship opportunities available to interested young people,
ranging from $100 to the Presidential ($12,000). Most scholarships are awarded based on your KWU
composite (which is determined by multiplying your GPA by your ACT score. For example if your GPA
is 3.8 and your composite ACT score is 26 your KWU composite is 98.8) another perk of Kansas
Wesleyan is that they’ll allow you to move up to the next scholarship range based on your GPA. For
more information about scholarships here visit: www.kwu.edu/financialaid
Wichita Area Technical College is holding its second annual CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day event
from 12:15 p.m. until 2:45 9.m. on February 16th, 2017. Graduating students that plan to
continue attendance for the 2017-2018 school year will take part in a signing ceremony, similar to an
athletic signing, at WATC’s National Center For Training Campus at 4004 N. Webb
Road. Registration is required and the first 300 students to register will receive a $500 scholarship
for use during the Fall 2017 semester! CLICK HERE to register for the event!
Wichita State University offers several scholarship opportunities for young people including:
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Freshman Merit Scholarships that can range from $2,000 – $ 4,000 this is renewable money
that will be awarded based on GPA, ACT and Class Rank. This scholarship is factored in when
you apply there is no separate application.
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Honors College Merit Scholarship this scholarship will award $500 a year to students who are
fully admitted to WSU and the Honors College. You must complete the Honors College
Application as well to be considered. For more information about WSU’s Honors College visit
http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=honors.
Wichita State University Access Grant: will award grants in amounts ranging from $250-4,000
(award amount subject to change each year) to students who are permanent residents of Sedgwick
County. You also must be an incoming high school senior and be fully admitted in to a full time
program at WSU in a degree-bound program. You must also have a minimum 3.0 unweighted high
school GPA and either minimum 21 ACT or top one-third of graduating class. And have an EFC in the
range between 0 – $5,234 (as determined by FAFSA).This grant can be renewable. **Just another
reason to not delay in completing your 2017-2018 FAFSA!
Wichita State also has additional scholarship competitions for students:
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Linwood Sexton Scholarship (Minority Scholarship based on financial need, must study
Business or Education.) Must be admitted by Feb. 1 and application Deadline is March 1,
2017
Wichita State Fine Arts
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The School of Music awards scholarships through audition days in the fall and spring and
by appointment. Visit wichita.edu/musicscholarships for more information.
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The School of Performing Arts awards scholarships through audition days in the fall and
by appointment. Call 316-978-6634 for more information.
Scholarship Listings (ANY COLLEGE)
Scholarships listed here can be used at any college or university.
The Aspiring Nurse Scholarship presented by the Nursing Schools Almanac has just launched its third
annual. Our website will award a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse who best demonstrates:
+ A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics
+ A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare
This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing,
including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Scholarship applications will be accepted until
midnight on June 30, 2017. Interested students may visit www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click
the banner on the right-hand side of the website's homepage. Here they'll find detailed scholarship
information and the official application form.
Black Hills Energy is proud to offer (15) $1,000 scholarships to students whose parents are
customers. In addition to being customers you must also meet the criteria of;
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Attending a 4 year college and majoring in; Engineering, Business or Environmental
Science.
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Attending a community college and majoring in or working towards certification in;
HVAC, appliance repair technicians, welding, natural gas technician.
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Planning to attend an approved KS college
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And be in the top 35% of your class OR have a composite score of 21 or higher on the
ACT.
The application can be found at; http://www.blackhillsenergy.com/scholarships or you can pick up and
application with Ms. Henderson. Application is due March 17th.
Cesar Chavez Si Se Puede Day Wichita Metro Area $1,000 Scholarship; Wichita State’s Hispanic
American Leadership Organization (HALO) has striven to increase the amount of Hispanic/Latino
students on campus and to provide assistance and a familiar feel to those already attending.
In order to be eligible to apply you must:
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Be a Hispanic/Latino student or of Hispanic/Latino descent.
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Be in their senior year of high school to be eligible.
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U.S. Residency or citizenship is not required.
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Must provide proof of acceptance into Wichita State University
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Must be able to gather all documentation in the Checklist listed on the application.
See Ms. Henderson for the application (or email me and I’ll send it to you electronically). All
applications must be submitted electronically to: [email protected] with “your last name, first
name- SSP Scholarship App” in the subject line. Also attach the essays into the e-mail. You also
must plan to be present at Si Se Puede Day for the announcement. Deadline to submit application
and letters of recommendation is Wednesday March 15th, 2017.
Dottie Bishop Head Start Kid Scholarship; this $500 opportunity is intended for a student who;
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Attended Head Start pre-school.
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Has proof of at least 10 hours of volunteer hours in your community during your senior year
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Is a graduate of a Wichita high school
You must also complete an essay that addresses your academic accomplishments, volunteer experience
and your future plans. You will also need 2 letters of recommendation. See Ms. Henderson for
complete details. Deadline to apply is March 1.
Head Start Kid Scholarship; this $1200 opportunity is intended for a student who;
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Attended Head Start pre-school.
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Has proof of at least 20 hours of volunteer hours in your community during your senior year
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Is a graduate of a Wichita high school
You must also complete an essay that addresses your academic accomplishments, school and
community involvement, volunteer experience and your future plans. You will also need 3 letters of
recommendation. See Ms. Henderson for complete details. Deadline to apply is March 1.
Khan Law Firm is proud to offer a generous $1,000scholarship to a student of their choosing. To
qualify for this scholarship:
1. You must currently be enrolled in or have been accepted to (and planning to attend) a
college or university in the United States.
2. You must be able to provide an official school transcript or acceptance letter verifying your
enrollment.
3. You must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
4. Write an essay explaining your plans for your education.
The deadline for application submissions is August 1st, 2017. Qualifying students can apply here:
http://khaninjurylaw.com/scholarship/
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc; has three scholarships that they are looking to award. See Ms.
Henderson for applications. All applications are due Feb. 11.
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Leaders of Tomorrow ($250) Scholarships- you must complete the application, include an essay
describing your educational plans, future goals and areas of interest and why you deserve this
scholarship. You will also need (2) letters of reference, to include your high school transcripts
and a photo of yourself.
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Roola E. Kelly ($500) Scholarship for fine arts majors only. You must complete the
application; include an essay describing your educational plans, future goals and areas of interest
and why you deserve this scholarship. You will also need (2) letters of reference, to include
your high school transcripts and a photo of yourself.
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Mary E. Adams ($500) Scholarship for education majors only. You must complete the
application, include an essay describing your educational plans, future goals and areas of interest
and why you deserve this scholarship. You will also need (2) letters of reference, to include
your high school transcripts and a photo of yourself.
Tortoise: Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship; this program is designed to give deserving students a leg
up in their academic endeavors. In turn, we hope their educational experience will help these students
develop an entrepreneurial mindset that in the future allows them to conceive or support firms that
create innovative products, processes and solutions. We will award three, non-renewable scholarships
annually. $3,000 Second Place: $2,000 Third Place: $1,000
To be eligible, applicants must:
• Be a permanent resident of Kansas or Missouri 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 either state who is enrolled or plans to enroll as a full-time
student in a four-year bachelor’s program at a Kansas or Missouri 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).
Applicants will be judged on demonstrated entrepreneurial success/accomplishments,
academic record, extracurricular activity and anticipated future potential. The application is quick
and easy. The deadline for application is Feb. 28, 2017 and winners will be announced on or around
July 1, 2017. Apply at www.tortoiseadvisors.com/scholarship.
Westar Energy’s Scholarship Program offers several different opportunities;
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Craft Scholarship: A minimum of (4) scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $3,000
renewable for up to two years.
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General Line Worker Scholarship
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Power Plant Operator Scholarship
For more information about each scholarship and the application form visit:
https://www.westarenergy.com/scholarship-opportunities Deadline to apply is March 15th.