February
by Jessie Curtin
January 08, 2008
1.War Memorial Fund Scholarship Received by: February 1st
Request an application by sending a self addressed stamped envelope and a $5 application fee. Must be a US citizen, possess academic potential and leadership qualities and show financial need.
Amount: 25 - $1,000
2.Thomas Wood Baldridge Scholarship Received by: February 1st
Must be a member, family member of the descendent of a former Jaycee Member. Request an application by sending a self addressed stamped envelope and a $5 application fee.
Amount: $3,000
3.NW KS Technical College Honors Scholarship Received by February 1st
3.5 GPA and interview in Goodland on February 10th.
Amount: varies
4.HutchinsonCommunity College & Area Vocational School Received by: February 1st
Scholarship application
Amount varies
5.K-State Scholarships on the Internet Signup Deadline: February 1st
K-State has one scholarship application for all scholarships. Individual programs may ask for additional information. Students need to complete only one application. This deadline is for the individual programs.
6.K-State at Salina Departmental Scholarships Signup Deadline: February 1st
7.HutchinsonCommunity CollegeScholarships Postmark Deadline: February 1st
Online: www.hutchcc.edu
8.Honor’s Scholarship Postmarked by: February 1st
Recommendation from school counselor, 3.5+ GPA, must attend Senior Day on February 10th at NW KS Technical College in Goodland, interview, transcript.
Amount: $1,000
9.Honor’s Scholarship Postmarked by: February 1st
Recommendation from school counselor 3.5+GPA, 28+ ACT, transcript, application to Pittsburg State University.
Amount: varies
10.HutchinsonComm. CollegeAdmissions’ Scholarship Received by: February 1st
3.2+ GPA, application.
Amount $700
11.KansasBreaking Traditions Regional & Statewide Scholarship Competition Deadline: February 1st
Request application: rallen@smokyhill.org Adults, post-secondary students, 11th and 12th grade students who are planning to attend a vocational technical program and preparing for an occupation non-traditional to their gender. See Mrs. Chance for a list of non-traditional occupations.
Amount: 2-$500 8-$250
12.Ambassador Scholarship See Mrs. Chance by: February 5th
Nomination by school counselor, application to Garden City Community College, resume, transcript, picture, brief statement.
Amount: $2,400
13.Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Postmarked by: February 5h
32+ on ACT 3.85+ GPA
outstanding academic achievement, not eligible if you are attending a military academy.
Amount: $1,500 (renewable for 4 years)
Contact: Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program (785)296-4950
14.KS Board of Regents Technical Scholarship Postmark Deadline: February 10th
$10.00 non-refundable fee
enrollment in technical college
complete vocational scholarship test in Goodland on March 4th.
Award: $500
15.The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition Received by February 10th
Graduating H.S. seniors, original artwork, transcript, application to the Art Institute in graphic design. See counselor for application.
Award: Amount varies 12- $2,000 to $25,000
16.The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition Received by February 10th
Graduating H.S. seniors, application to the Art Institute in Culinary Arts program, 2.0 + GPA, transcript, meal plan. See counselor for application.
Award: Amount varies 4 - $2,000 to $30,000
17. GardenCity Community College Ambassador Received by February 12th
Nomination by school counselor
Brief statement about why you think you would make a good ambassador.
Amount: $2,400
18.Imagine America Scholarship Submitted to counselor by February 15th
2.5+GPA, financial need, community service, enrollment in a qualifying career college.
Amount: 3-$1,000
19.ColbyCommunity CollegeAcademic Scholarship Deadline: February 15th
2.5 GPA. Amount of award is based on ACT scores
20.FortHays State UniversityScholarships Deadline: February 15th
More info at www.fhsu.edu/finaid
21.Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Postmark Deadline: February 15th
Family actively engaged in production agriculture
ACT 18+
Enrollment in college or technical college agriculture related field.
Plan on pursuing a career in agriculture
Award $1,500 www.farmsource.com
22.National FFA Scholarship Postmark Deadline: February 15th
Current FFA member, each scholarship has specific criteria
www.ffa.org download application
23.Ted & Nora Anderson Scholarship Received by: February 15th
1040 Income statement, parent discharge papers, transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, essay, and photo.
Amount: 4-$500
24.Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship Received by: February 15th
Average or better student, enrollment in college or trade school, parent must be an American Legion member, 250 word essay.
Amount: $1,500
25.KACRAO Leadership Scholarship Postmarked by February 15th
3.25+ GPA, ACT 22+, leadership, planning to attend KACRAO member school (see Mrs. Chance for list)
Amount: $500
26.John & Geraldine Hobble LPN Scholarship Received by: February 15th
Kansas resident, financial need, enrollment in KS school with LPN program.
Amount: $300
27.Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Received by: February 15th
Parent member of American Legion, average or better student, enrollment in college or technical school, 250 word essay.
Amount: $500
28.Great PlainsAssociation for College Admission Counseling Scholarship
Postmarked by February 15th
Resident of Kansas or Nebraska, ACT 20+, 250 - 500 word essay.
Amount $1,000
29.Charles W. & Annette Hill Scholarship Received by: February 15th
3.0+ GPA, major in science, engineering or business administration, parent or grandparent American Legion member.
Amount: $500
30.Albert M. Lappin Scholarship Received by: February 15th
Average or better student, enrollment in college or technical school, son/daughter of past or present member of American Legion.
Amount $1,000
31.American Legion Music Scholarship Received by: February 15th
Average or better student, major or minor in music, Kansas resident.
Amount: $1,000
32.American Legion Shooting Sports Scholarship Received by: February 15th
Transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, 125 word essay, 1040 income statement, photo, participation in American Legion shooting sports program at state or regional level.
Amount: $500
33.Farm Credit of Western KS Scholarship Postmarked by February 15th
Parent member, Rawlins Co. resident, parents in farming or ranching, 4 year college.
Amount: $500 renewable
34.Best Buy Scholarship Completed by February 15th
Community service, good grades, enrolled in college or technical college.
Apply on-line at wwwBestBuy.com
Amount: 1,300 scholarships for $1,000 to $2,000
35.KADPF Scholarship Postmarked by: February 18th
Parent must be a custodial worker. Get application from Mrs. Chance
Amount: $500
