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General Information

Scholarship Search Engines and Helpful Information

The Best Scholarship Search Platforms

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http://www.reviews.com/best-scholarship-search-platforms/#7__Guide_to_applying_for_scholarships

http://www.fastweb.com/

https://www.scholarships.com/

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships#/fromscholarshipexperts

Financial Aid Information

http://www.smartscholar.com/fafsa-guide/ (General Information)

http://whscounselorwellington.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/6/1/59617115/federal_student_aid_at_a_glance.pdf

http://whscounselorwellington.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/6/1/59617115/funding_your_education.pdf

https://fafsa.ed.gov/ (When you are ready to complete the FAFSA)

October/November Senior Scholarship Information

21-22 October/November Senior Scholarship Information

OCTOBER EVENTS/INFO

COLLEGE REP/Student Events	DATE	TIME	OTHER TIME	Contact Name
Kansas Wesleyan University	Tue, 10/5	9:00-9:45		Mary King
Fort Hays State University	Tue, 10/5	1:35-2:15		Ryan Grasser
Personal Trainer	Fri, 10/8	2:01-2:51		Will be in Coach Ks Class.	Personal Training and overall Health
Hutchinson Community College	Tue, 10/26	8:30-9:00		Katheryn Eberly
Emporia State University	Tue, 10/26	1:30-2:30		Denelle 620-794-3602
Butler Community College	Thu, 10/28	12:00--1:30		Janelle Darr

FAFSA/ Financial Aid-May submit October 1st. Each college is different on deadlines, but remember first come first serve on money so talk to parents about submitting application. www.fafsa.ed.gov

Hutch CC Fire Science Day Oct. 1, 2021

Washburn University Ichabod Days:

Senior / Junior Day Combined - Friday, November 5, 2021

Senior / Junior Day Combined - Friday, January 28, 2022

Click link to create an account and register: Click here to register

Cowley College Senior Day, Wednesday, November 10, 2021

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eikrh1wcd3e2c80f&oseq=&c=&ch=

Senior Day at Butler County Community College - Friday, November 12 at Butler-Andover Campus and Saturday, November 13th at El Dorado 9-12:45. Register at: https://www.butlercc.edu/info/20000/admissions/685/grizzly-senior-days

Butler Fine Arts & Communication Scholarship Auditions and Interviews(Music, Mass Communications, Theatre, and Visual Art):

Friday, November 12, 2021, Friday, March 4th and Saturday, March 5, 2022

You do not need to major in the art or communication to receive a scholarship.

Go to Butlercc.edu/fine-arts

Barton Senior Day - November 17th. Register at: https://www.bartonccc.edu/senior-day

Local Scholarships (None at this time)

Kansas Scholarships

Rudd Scholarship (for Kansas residents who qualify for a Pell Grant) - Applications open on October 11, 2021. Must be Pell-Eligible so get the FAFSA filled out asap!

Kansas Buffalo Association - October 15, 2021 You must be involved in raising bison and/or

plan to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field.

Wendy’s Heisman /Acceptance Insurance State and National Finalists/Winnershttps:

https://heismanscholarship.com/Deadline is October 19, 2021

Hagan Scholarship (for Rural Students) December 1, 2021

College Scholarships

Fort Hays State University Scholarship Priority Deadline: November 15, 2021

Kansas State University Scholarships Will need a K-State Account February 1, 2021

Pratt Community College Crop Applicator Program/Scholarships/Agriculture Department, go to www.prattcc.edu or contact lorim@prattcc.edu or call 620-450-2186

University of Kansas Scholarships (College or University) December 1, 2021 Priority Deadline

WSU - Merit Scholarships - Merit, Honors Merit and National Merit Scholarships. December 1, 2021 - Deadline. WSU Merit Scholarships

Wichita State University - Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (Must be admitted to WSU by November 1) - Linwood Sexton Deadline: December 1, Jabara deadline: December 17th

Washburn University Scholarships. Register at https://washburn.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/scholarship.html

Wichita State University Various Scholarships - https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/scholarships/merit/Freshmen_merit.php

WSU College of Engineering (WISE) Must apply to WSU before November 1, 2021

Kansas State University Scholarships Deadline February 1, 2021 for priority

National Scholarships

Talent Show Scholarship-September 30, 2021

https://heismanscholarship.com/-October 19, 2021

CJ Pony Parts Video Contest - October 15, 2021

WSU College of Engineering (WISE) Must apply to WSU before Oct. 15, 2021

Coca-Cola Scholarship October 31, 2021

A Voice of Democracy Scholarship - Oct. 31, 2021

UMKC School of Medicine six-year B.A./M.D. Program - November 1, 2021

Electric Mobile Device IT Innovation Scholarship - November 1, 2020

Prudential Spirit of the Community Scholarship (Open to ALL Middle school and ALL High School students) Nov. 4, 2021

Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship - November 8, 2021 (How cancer has

Elks Most Valuable Student Competition - November 15, 2021

James Cox Students Photography Scholarship - November 15, 2021

Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. scholarship - November 30, 2020 (Must be Hispanic)

The Rumba Meats Scholarship-(Must be Hispanic) November 30, 2021

Leaders Saves Lives Scholarship (Red Cross) ASAP

September 2021 Scholarships/Information

September 2021 Scholarships/Events Listings

Events/Announcements

FAFSA opens up Oct. 1, 2021

K-State EXCITE Shadow Day --September 22 & November 10th (See website for the deadline to apply.)

Fire Science Student Field Day, September 24th & October 1st at Hutchinson Community College, register at www.hutchcc.edu/fieldday

COLLEGE REP/CAREER REP	DATE	WEEKDAY	TIME	OTHER TIME	REP/ LOCATION	WHAT THEY WILL COVER
National Guard	9/14/21	Tuesday	8:30 AM		SGT. Dierks room 136	Military service
Healthy Green Nutrition	9/17/21	Friday	10:00 AM		Will be at the Healthy Green Nutrition Offices.	Nutrition and Diet
CocaCola HR	9/21/21	Tuesday	9:00-11:00am		Amy Brand room 136	Recruiting, onboarding, hiring
Kansas State University	9/24/21	Friday	9:00-9:45		Edyn room 136	Overview of KSTATE
Kansas State Trooper	9/28/21	Tuesday	1:00-3:00		Trooper Gilmore room 136	Getting into Law Enforcement

College Scholarships

Wichita State University - Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (Must be admitted to WSU by Oct. 15) - Admissions Application Deadline for participation in DSI, Barton, Klose, Wallace, Koch, and McGregor Scholarship Competitions November 1, 2021

WSU College of Engineering (WISE) Must apply to WSU before Oct. 15, 2021

State Scholarships

National Scholarships

Scholarship Newsletter with multiple PDF Scholarships: fill out info to download: https://studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php

Easy Scholarships - September 15, 2021 and September 20, 2021

DDS Dental Scholarship - (You must go into dentistry) - Sept. 22, 2021

Sixt Scholarship - Only the first 500 submitted applications will be accepted.

Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - Sept. 30, 2021

Our Shout it Out Scholarship - September 30, 2021

Money Metals Exchange Scholarship - Sept. 30, 2021

OppU Achievers Scholarship - September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.

Create Real Impact Contest - Closes November 3rd, 2021

Save a Life Scholarship - October 1, 2021

AES Scholarship - Essay - When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?. Oct.8, 2021

Ivy Panda Scholarship -(Video Entry) October 31, 2021

Junior Opportunities for Scholarships/Events

Junior Opportunities for Scholarships/Events

Barton County Community College Junior Day is on Wednesday, April 14th (am). Available majors that will be there: Agriculture, Art, Athletic Training, Business, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood, EMS, General STudies, Medical, Music, Natural Gas, Nursing, Psychology, Scales Technician, STEM, Theatre, and WElding.

Sign up at juniorday.bartonccc.edu or call Admissions office at 620-792-9286. Sign up before April 5th.

All students who attend Junior Day will receive a free t-shirt, and be entered in a drawing including 1 $1,000 scholarship and 2 $500.00 scholarships, as well as Barton goodies, free lunch plus more.

Cowley College Junior Tiger Preview Day: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 9am-Noon. W.S. Scott Auditorium. Contact www.cowley.edu or call admissions to get registered.

Senior Scholarship April-July Deadlines

2021 April, May, June and July Deadlines/ Senior Scholarship Listing

IMPORTANT for ALL MALES 18 and over or within 30 days of turning 18:

For Males: Please know that it is mandatory to register by the age of 18 for the selective service. Within 30 days of your 18th birthday, you may register. If you have already turned 18, please register immediately. (I believe this is still on the FAFSA if you have completed that, if not, please go to the website to register to avoid any penalties by law). Go to www.sss.gov

Local & County

Lanore Bishop Educational Scholarship Guidelines-Cover Sheet Page and Application Page- Deadline to turn in to Mrs. Bacon is March 5, 2021- Deadline has been extended due to a misprint on the BPCF website. Postmark by MAR 12, 2021

Kenneth Gooch: The Shelter Insurance Foundation- March 31, 2025-Please turn in to Mrs. Bacon.

Instructions/Cover Sheet

Application

Opening March 15th: KS Star Casino AllStars Scholarships- Opens ALL SENIORS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR $1,000.00- PLEASE DO THIS FIRST STEP BY THIS DATE as outlined in the link below: LATER, YOU’LL SEND IN DOCUMENTATION OF COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE/ENROLLMENT OR SCHEDULE ONCE ENROLLED AT COLLEGE :

KS Star Casino AllStars Scholarship go to http://www.ksallstarscholarships.com/$1,000.00, please read all the guidelines (very important!) Deadline is April 17, 2021. (Not open to sign up until March 15th)

OPAA Scholarship, Deadline April 1, 2021 bit.ly/opaascholarship

Valley State Bank-April 19, 2021 Return to Mrs. Bacon I have emailed these to seniors. See me if you’d like paper copies.

OPAA Scholarship, Deadline April 1, 2021

Belle Plaine Booster Club- Deadline April 2, 2021- I have emailed these to seniors. See me if you’d like paper copies. Return to Mrs. Bacon

Belle Plaine Junior League-Deadline April 1, 2021-I have emailed these to seniors. See me if you’d like paper copies. Return to Mrs. Bacon

Belle Plaine Woman’s Club Scholarship – April 2, 2021 (For Males or Females-We won’t be here the 2nd so turn in on the 1st).

Haviland Telephone Scholarship - April 1, 2021-Parent or Guardian must be a customer of Haviland Broadband. (If you have a parent who lives in this area).

Valley State Bank-April 19, 2021 Return to Mrs. Bacon I have emailed these to seniors. See me if you’d like paper copies.

Sumner County Farm Bureau - April 10, 2021-See counselor for copies

State Scholarships

Kansas Seed Industry Assoc. Scholarship - April 1, 2021

Kansas Financial Scholars Essay Scholarship Contest - April 1, 2021 -

Whitetails Unlimited WTU Scholarship - April 15, 2020 - I’m still checking in to this one to see if it is available for 2021 and will keep you posted.)

I handed out copies of the State of KS Scholarship Packets out to the Kansas Scholar’s Curriculum Completers-you may also apply online (March 11, 2021) www.kansasregents.org Online application: Due May 1, 2021

Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship May 1, 2021(or SOONER) Scroll down

Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant May 1, 2021 (or SOONER) Scroll down

Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance May 1, 2021 (or SOONER) Scroll down

Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship May 1, 2021 (or SOONER) Scroll down

Kansas State Scholarship May 1, 2021or SOONER) Scroll down

Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship May 1, 2021(or SOONER) Scroll down

College Scholarships

Please continue to check the college you are attending as most have scholarships available and are posted on their websites with details and deadlines. Apply for scholarships ASAP after applying to the college admissions.

Butler Scholarship - April 1, 2021

Emporia State University - April 1, 2020

National Scholarships

AFSA Scholarship - April 1, 2021

'Project Yellow Light - Video and Radio - April 1, 2021

American Foreign Service Association Essay Contest - April 5, 2021

CJ Pony Parts Video Contest - April 15, 2021

The 2021 Essay Contest - April 15, 2021

We The Students Scholarship Contest - April 15, 2021

Rosen & Ohr Scholarship - April 15, 2021

Chester Entrepreneur Scholarship -April 30, 2020

Voy Media Entrepreneur Scholarship - April 30, 2020 (I couldn't find a new 2021 scholarship)