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General Information
February 2021 Scholarship Listing
February and March Deadlines
Local- I would Highly encourage you to fill these out depending on qualifications!
Ralph and Dorothy Hopper Mathematics Scholarship (Cover Sheet Page) - Scholarship Application-Deadline to turn in to Mrs. Bacon is March 5, 2021
GPACAC Scholarships-February 15, 2021
Simon Youth Scholarship - February 17, 2021 (Wichita: Towne East and West)
Sumner Cowley Scholarship - February 12, 2021 - scroll down
Kansas Farm Bureau Collegiate Scholarship March 1, 2021
Kansas Farm Bureau Technical School Scholarship March 1, 2021
Sedgwick County Farm Bureau Agricultural Association - March 1, 2021
Lori Dechant Foundation Scholarship (seniors in South Central Kansas with a physical disability) March 1, 2021
Westar Energy Scholarship -(This has been a yearly scholarship and I’m not finding it yet.??) March 1, 2021
Tortoise Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship - March 1, 2021 (for students in Kansas and Missouri only)
Lori Dechant Foundation Scholarship (seniors in South Central Kansas with a physical disability) ($5,000-$20,000). March 1, 2020
SkillsUSA Kansas Scholarship - March 1, 2020 - only for active paid members of SkillsUSA KS
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy
Corpsmen - March 1, 2020
Kansas Association of Wheat Growers 2021_scholarship March 5, 2021
Kansas Grain and Feed Association Scholarship - March 5, 2021
KACRAO Scholarship- March 15, 2021 (This is a Kansas Scholarship.)
College:
Pittsburg State's Scholarship Consideration Deadline is February 1, 2021. Students must have their high school transcript and ACT scores on file prior to Feb 1st for scholarship eligibility.
Kansas University-Scholarship Deadlines February 1, 2021
Cowley County Community College - February 15, 2021
Hutchinson Community College Scholarships February 15, 2021
Fort Hays State University Scholarship Final Deadline: February 15, 2021
Northwestern Oklahoma State University. PLC - DUE March 19, 2021
Butler Community College:Scholarships, Instrumental Music Scholarships, Keyboard Scholarships, Mass Communication Scholarships, Theatre Scholarships, March 31, 2021
Senior Scholarship Listings January 2021
February & March 2021 Scholarship Deadlines
Local, County & State Scholarships
Sumner Cowley Scholarship - February 12, 2021 - Download Link (Parents/Guardians are members of Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative, Inc.)
Sedgwick County Electric Coop Youth Tour Application - Feb. 14, 2020
Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities
February 15, 2020
Sedgwick County Electric Coop Youth Tour Application - Feb. 14, 2020
Evergy Scholarship Oppurtunities - February 15, 2021
Simon Youth Scholarship - February 17, 2021 (This Towne East and West)
Lori Dechant Foundation Scholarship (seniors in South Central Kansas with a physical disability) March 1, 2021
Koch Family Foundation - March 1, 2021 - Must be a dependent of a full-time employee of Koch Industries.
KGFA - scholarship March 5, 2021
KACRAO Scholarship - March 15, 2021 (This is a Kansas Scholarship.)
College Scholarships
Cowley County Community College - February 15, 2021
Fort Hays State University Balanced Man Scholarship - February 15, 2021
Hutchinson Community College Scholarships February 15, 2021
Butler Scholarship - March 1, 2021
Butler County Community College Visual Arts Interview Day This also includes Fine Arts- Art Scholarships, Box Office Scholarships, Instrumental Music Scholarships, Keyboard Scholarships, Mass Communication Scholarships, Theatre Scholarships, Must contact them asap. February 26, 2021 at 11:59 P.M.Kansas Farm Bureau @ Kansas State University March 15, 2021
National Scholarships
Live Mas Scholarship (Taco Bell) - January 20, 2021
Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum - February 21, 2021 (Open to ALL students)
Association for Women in Mathematics - February 1, 2021
Umps Care Charities Charities All-Star College Scholarship - Application available on February 1, 2021 - The All-Star Scholarship is open to children adopted at or after the age of 13.
Jackie Robinson Grants - February 1, 2021 - (addresses the financial needs of minority students)
Engineer Girl Scholarship - February 1, 2021 Open to ALL grades
Davidson Fellows Scholarship - March 10, 2021
Leaders Saves Lives Scholarship - Based on how many pints of blood donated through American Red Cross.
Flavorful Futures Scholarships - March 16, 2021
M3 Math Challenge - February 19, 2021 (This is for a small group of students.)
Ronald Reagan Presidential FoundationScholarship - January 31, 2021
Collars Scholarship (P.L.A.Y.) - February 28, 2021
Project Yellow Light - Billboard - April 1, 2021
Alzheimer's Foundation of America - February 15, 2021
Reedsy Creative Writing Scholarship - April 16, 2021
Jan Egerton and Don Smitley Mesothelioma Scholarship - February 1st - July 20th, 2021
Optimist Essay Contest - February 28, 2021
DCU for Kids Scholarship - March 5, 2021
BBB Student of Integrity Award - Due March 6 (They give out 12 scholarships for $2,000 each.)
Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest - March 9, 2021
Karina Eide College Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia - March 15, 2021
National High School Essay Contest - April 5, 2021 - On the lower right section is more information.
American Foreign Service Association Essay Contest - March 15, 2019
Blades of Green Scholarship - March 15, 2019
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship March 15, 2021
Principal's Scholarship - March 20, 2019
Knights of Columbus John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarships - April 1, 2021
Tzu Chi Scholarship - April 30, 2021
November 18, 2020 Senior Scholarship Listings
December and January Scholarship Deadlines
For Seniors:
Local Scholarships (County & State): I’d highly recommend filling out the local ones!
Chase and Loofbourrow Scholarships- One is worth $2500.00/Renewable. The Chase is the top 10% and the Loofburrow anyone can fill out. Use the same application for both by making copies. Follow the instructions exactly as it says to do! Deadline says Dec. 16th turn in to local counselor, however I will not be able to deliver in person because I will be gone. SO THE DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 11TH (FRIDAY) by Noon.
Wheatland Electric https://www.weci.net/scholarship-program - Deadline is Friday, January 8th, 2021 @ 5:00pm
KLL Memorial Scholarship January 10, 2020 (You must have a parent that died from cancer.)
Wichita Legal Professionals Deadline is Friday, January 22, 2021
Kansas Masonic Lodge Scholarships, 4 Scholarship Categories:
General Scholarships, Technical or Community/Junior College Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships, and Cynthia Ruth Russell Memorial Scholarship For Medically approved Disabilities.
Kansas Masonic Lodge Scholarships, Masonic Essay Contest is for Juniors or Seniors following the eligibility guidelines.
College Scholarships:
Newman University Scholarships - Priority Deadline for Cardinal Newman Scholarships and others- December 1, 2021
Emporia State University Scholarships-be admitted to ESU by Feb. 1st
Washburn University Scholarship - December 1, 2020 (priority Deadline)
University of Saint Mary Jubilee Scholarship (Full Tuition for 4 years) December 1, 2020
Rudd Scholarship (WSU)(for Kansas residents who qualify for a Pell Grant) - Application Deadline - December 11, 2020
Acacia Leadership Scholarship - December 13, 2020 (This is for a male going to K-State.)
KSU-Priority Scholarship Deadline is December 1, 2020
KU Deadline for Scholarship Priority is December 1, 2020
KU Hixson Scholarship January 3, 2020
Mount Builder Spirit Scholarship at Southwestern College - January 5, 2021 - This is a FULL tuition scholarship
Pillars Scholarship at Southwestern College - January 5, 2021 - This is a FULL tuition scholarship.
Rudd Scholarship (WSU)(for Kansas residents who qualify for a Pell Grant) - Application Deadline - December 11, 2020
National Scholarships:
Look Twice Save a Life - December 1, 2020
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team Scholarship - December 1, 2020
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Nursing Scholarship - December 1, 2020
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law School Law Scholarship - December 1, 2020
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Medical Scholarship - December 1, 2020
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law PT and OT Scholarship - December 1, 2020
Creative Masonry - December 1, 2020
CT Chimney Repair - December 1, 2020
Dell Scholars Program - December 1, 2020 You must have Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
Barbara Lotze Scholarship for future Physics teachers - December 1, 2020
National Space Club and Foundation - December 2, 2020
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship - October 5 - December 5, 2020
Rudd Scholarship (for Kansas residents who qualify for a Pell Grant) - Application Deadline - December 11, 2020
AXA Achievements Scholarship (Click on Notify Me Button)
Dirk Derrick Law Firm Scholarship - December 15, 2020
Lead Roster Scholarship (you make a YouTube video) December 15, 2020
Courtroom Crew Trial Attorney Student Scholarship - December 20, 2020
Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest - November 30, 2020
SuperMoney Financial Literacy - Deadline is January 4, 2021
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund December 31, 2020
Imagine America Scholarship - December 31, 2020
Market Mall Eye Clinic Scholarship - December 31, 2020
BadCredit.org Wealth Wise Scholarship - December 31, 2020
OppU Achievers Scholarship - December 31, 2020
Nicodemus Wilderness Project December 31, 2020
January 2021 Scholarship Deadline Listings
National Scholarships
SuperMoney Financial Literacy - Deadline is January 4, 2021
GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship (leadership camp) January 5, 2021
Young Filmmakers Contest - January 5, 2021 (Open from 3rd grade to College)
Army ROTC Scholarship - Review Board 2 - 25-29 January 2021
Review Board 3 - 15-19 March 2021
Congress-Bundestag Vocational Scholarship (Study aboard - Germany) January 15, 2021
Providian Medical Scholarship - Entries must be post marked by June 21st for our Summer Entry Deadline or Jan 15th for our Winter Entry Deadline January 15, 2021
Air Force ROTC Scholarship - January 14, 2021
Profile in Courage Essay Contest - January 15, 2021
Girls Impact the World Film Festival - January 20, 2021
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship January 14, 2021
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship - January 30, 2021
Ag Day Essay Contest - January 31, 2021
November Senior Scholarship Listing 20-21 October 23, 2020
Senior Day at Butler County Community College seniorday.bartonccc.edu
Oct. 27 Business (Business, Accounting, Marketing), Nov. 3 Nursing, Wed. Nov. 4 Education (Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary, Education), Nov. 10 Agriculture (Agriculture, AgBusiness, Vet, Welding, Scales Technician) Nov. 17 Fine Arts (Theatre, Dance, Music) Wed. Nov.18 Criminal Justice
North Central Kansas Technical College-Multiple Program Days, See website for programs/dates.
Fort Hays Tiger Days, See website, multiple dates but spots are limited.
Washburn University Ichabod Days- Multiple days see website for days & details.
Local (None at this time)
Kansas Scholarships
Rudd Scholarship (for Kansas residents who qualify for a Pell Grant) - Accepting applications Oct. 12- Dec. 11, 2020
Horatio Alger Kansas Scholarship Oct. 25, 2020 Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Hagan Scholarship (for Rural Students) November 15, 2020
College Scholarships
Fort Hays State University Scholarship November 15, 2020
McPherson College Scholarships/ up to $23,000 Scholarships for academic and participation.
Pratt Community College Crop Applicator Program/Scholarships/Agriculture Department, go to www.prattcc.edu or contact lorim@prattcc.edu or call 620-450-2186
Washburn University Garvey Scholarship-See dates for exams. at 9am. Register at washburn.edu/garvey
Fort Hays State University Scholarship November 15, 2020
Kansas State University Scholarships December 1, 2020 - Priority Deadline
University of Kansas Scholarships (College or University) December 1, 2020 - Priority Deadline
WSU Tech new Scholarship for 2020 Mid-Term Graduates. All may apply, even for May Graduates.
Bellus Academy Raw Talent Competition 2020, $2,000 to $500 Scholarships. Competition Dates. Register Friday, October 23, 2020. rawtalent@bellusacademy.edu
National Scholarships
Dr. Pepper Tuition Give Away (You'll need to get people to go online and vote for you. October 18, 2020)
Horatio Alger Scholarships National Scholarship Oct. 25, 2020
Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies - October 30, 2020
https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/
Cooke College Scholarship - October 30, 2020 - (for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need) any 4 year college
Coca-Cola Scholarship October 31, 2020
A Voice of Democracy Scholarship - Oct. 31, 2020
"No Essay" College Scholarship - October 31, 2020
UMKC School of Medicine six-year B.A./M.D. Program - November 1, 2020
Electric Mobile Device IT Innovation Scholarship - November 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of State - The American Youth Leadership Program - November 5, 2020
Prudential Spirit of the Community Scholarship (Open to ALL Middle school and ALL High School students) Nov. 10, 2020
Elks Most Valuable Student Competition - November 15, 2020
Hagan Scholarship (for Rural Students) November 15, 2020 (This is a NEED based scholarship.)
James Cox Students Photography Scholarship - November 15, 2020
FormSwift Start up Scholarship -November 15, 2020
Sixt Scholarship - November 30, 2020 Only the first 500 submitted applications will be accepted.
Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship - November 20, 2020 (How cancer has impacted your life? ANY form of cancer.)
Pet on the Bed Scholarship - November 24, 2020
Sixt Scholarship - November 30, 2020, Only the first 500 submitted applications will be accepted.
Leaders Saves Lives Scholarship (Red Cross) Set up and carry out a blood drive during dates listed on website.
Senior Scholarship Information 20/21
OCTOBER & NOVEMBER EVENTS/INFO
Representative Visits in Library from 9:30-10:00
September 30, 2020 Cowley Representative Visit
October 7, 2020 KS Army Nat’l Guard
October 12, 2020 Road to Success Presentation/Lincoln Tech in Auditorium 10:48-11:38 All Juniors & Seniors
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. 30, 2020 - Sign up limited to first 25 registered. There will be later dates in the Spring.
KACRAO Annual College Fair - Virtual Fair - Monday October 5, 6, 14, 15. https://www.kacrao.org/high-school-counselors - click link to sign up for day and time.
Washburn University Ichabod Days: Friday, October 2, 2020
Friday, October 23, 2020
Friday, January 29, 2021
Click link to create an account and register: Click here to register
Pitt State University - Virtual Rumble In The Jungle Register Here - Wednesday, October 7th 1:00-2:30pm
Cowley College Senior Day, October 21, 2020 in person or virtual on October 22, 2020. Contact cowley.edu for registration or scan on a poster on bulletin board in the hallway.
Senior Day at Butler County Community College - several days in October and November depending on area of interest. Seniors will receive a t-shirt!
See dates and times at: Grizzly Senior Days
Pratt Community College - Senior Day - October 28th. Registration deadline is: October 20th.
Register here: http://prattcc.edu/student-services/senior-day-registration
Barton Senior Day - November 13 - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. https://www.bartonccc.edu/senior-day
NACAC Virtual College Fairs: October 12, 18, & November 8. https://www.nacacfairs.org/virtual/
Local Scholarships (None at this time)
Kansas Scholarships
Rudd Scholarship (for Kansas residents who qualify for a Pell Grant) - Accepting applications Oct. 14- Dec. 13, 2020
Kansas Buffalo Association - October 15, 2020 You must be involved in raising bison and/or is planning to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field.
Horatio Alger Kansas Scholarship Oct. 25, 2020
Theo & Alfred M. Landon Photo Contest - October 15, 2020 (KU)
Hagan Scholarship (for Rural Students) November 15, 2020
College Scholarships
Fort Hays State University Scholarship Priority Deadline: November 15, 2020
Kansas State University Scholarships Will need a K-State Account
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, 2020- Priority Deadline
WSU - Merit Scholarships - Merit, Honors Merit and National Merit Scholarships. November 1, 2020 - 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 18th
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 20, 2020
Kansas State University Scholarships
National Scholarships
Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship - October 15, 2020
CJ Pony Parts Video Contest - October 15, 2020
Theo & Alfred M. Landon Photo Contest - April-May, 2021
WSU College of Engineering (WISE) Must apply to WSU before Oct. 15, 2020
Sixt Scholarship - November 30, 2020, Only the first 500 submitted applications will be accepted.
Dr. Pepper Tuition Give Away (You'll need to get people to go online and vote for you. October 17, 2020
Horatio Alger Scholarships National Scholarship Oct. 25, 2020
The U.S. Department of State - The American Youth Leadership Program - October 30, 2020
(Joseph Carl and Brenna Leahy participated in this program.)
Coca-Cola Scholarship October 31, 2020
A Voice of Democracy Scholarship - Oct. 31, 2020
"No Essay" College Scholarship - October 31, 2020
UMKC School of Medicine six-year B.A./M.D. Program - November 1, 2020
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. 5, 2020
Elks Most Valuable Student Competition - November 5, 2020
James Cox Students Photography Scholarship - November 15, 2020
Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship - November 22, 2020 (How cancer has impacted your life? ANY form of cancer.)
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. scholarship - November 30, 2020 (Must be Hispanic)
Sixt Scholarship - November 30, 2020, Only the first 500 submitted applications will be accepted.
Leaders Saves Lives Scholarship (Red Cross) ASAP
College/Vo-tech School/Military Representative Visitations will be held this year at the Belle Plaine High School Library from 9:30-10:00 am. Sophomores-Seniors will be allowed to sign up to leave class at 9:30 to attend the college or military visitor in the library. You will be notified very soon how to sign up. If you are a remote student and need to connect remotely, please indicate on the sign up sheet that you need a Google Meet set up. You will be allowed 4 visits to leave class early. If you should need more than 4, you need administrative approval.
Meeting times are from 9:30-10:00. If you are a Freshman and would like to just pick up materials from a specific college, you may do so during the 10 minute break.
September Dates:
Hutchinson Community College, Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Cowley College-Wednesday, September 30, 2020 9:30-10:00am
20-21 Senior Event/Scholarship Information
Events/Announcements
FAFSA opens up Oct. 1, 2020 (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
K-State EXCITE Shadow Day - Virtual Event. First Session - October 19-23 - registration closes September 28th). Second Session - November 9-13 - Registration closes November 9-13.
College Admissions Representative Visits:
Hutchinson Community College, Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Cowley College-Wednesday, September 30, 2020 9:30-10:00am.
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, 2020
WSU College of Engineering (WISE) Must apply to WSU before November 20, 2020
State Scholarships
Kansas Buffalo Association Scholarship - www.kansasbuffalo.org/news.cmf?id=20
Kansas MW Grand Lodge of AF & AM of Kansas 2020 Essay Contest for a fillable PDF go to:
www.kansasmasonic.foundation/program/kansas-masonic-foundation-scholarships This one is for Juniors or Seniors Deadline is November 1, 2020
National Scholarships
DDS Dental Scholarship - (You must go into dentistry) - Sept. 20, 2020
Easy Scholarships - Monthly Winners. Varied Due Dates
Community College Scholarship - September 30, 2020
Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - Sept. 30, 2020
Our Shout it Out Scholarship - September 30, 2020
Money Metals Exchange Scholarship - Sept. 30, 2020
OppU Achievers Scholarship - Sept. 30, 2020
Create Real Impact Contest - October 1, 2020
Save a Life Scholarship - October 1, 2020
Ivy Panda Scholarship - October 31, 2020
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.5, 2020
The Best Scholarship Search Platforms
http://www.reviews.com/best-scholarship-search-platforms/#7__Guide_to_applying_for_scholarships
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/funding_your_education.pdf
https://fafsa.ed.gov/ (When you are ready to complete the FAFSA)
College/Vo-tech School/Military Representative Visitations will be held this year at the Belle Plaine High School Library from 9:30-10:00 am. Sophomores-Seniors will be allowed to sign up to leave class at 9:30 to attend the college or military visitor in the library. You will be notified very soon how to sign up. If you are a remote student and need to connect remotely, please indicate on the sign up sheet that you need a Google Meet set up. You will be allowed 4 visits to leave class early. If you should need more than 4, you need administrative approval.
Meeting times are from 9:30-10:00. If you are a Freshman and would like to just pick up materials from a specific college, you may do so during the 10 minute break.
College Admissions Representative Visits: From 9:30-10:00 in the library
Hutchinson Community College-Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Cowley College-Wednesday, September 30, 2020 9:30-10:00am
KS Army National Guard, Wednesday, October 7th
Navy Recruiter, Monday, October 19th
US Army Recruiter, Tuesday, October 20
Butler County Community College, Thursday, November 12