February Scholarship Deadlines

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1 February Scholarship Deadlines HIXSON OPPORTUNITY AWARDS (KU) 10 - $20,000 -face significant challenges to attending college -show financial need (FAFSA) -meet Qualified Admissions criteria HUTCHINSON CC ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS 2 TYPES: A) $700 B)$ need GPA of at least 3.2 ESA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS -must have 3.0 GPA or 22 ACT composite -$5.00 fee required KANSAS BREAKING TRADITIONS SCHOLARSHIP 2 - $500 and 8 - $250 -must be enrolling at an approved vocational-technical program -must be preparing for an occupation non-traditional to their gender TEACHER EDUCATION DAY (Ottawa U) -9:00 am to 1:30 pm / NO FEE -have an interest in pursuing a career in education -see Mr. McFarland for registration / registration due Jan. 26 EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP 1 - $4,000 -be planning on pursuing a degree in education -3.0 GPA or above -parent, guardian or applicant must be a ECU member VFW ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP $500 - $2,000 -parent or grandparent actively affiliated with Kansas VFW or the Ladies Auxiliary ACACIA LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (KSU) 1 - $1,000 and 2 - $500

2 -display motivation for personal success, and an interest in studying the principle of leadership -males only ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY / NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS $500 - $1,000-1 general scholarship, and 4 others for those majoring in Medicine/Health Science, Counseling, Education, and Anthropology word essay required AVON CHILDREN OF ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIPS 1 - $12,000, 1 - $20,000 -be a dependent child of a full-time Avon associate -show a commitment to community service NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FOUND. SCHOLARSHIP $250 - $10, GPA or higher -must hold current NWTF membership -support hunting tradition and participate in hunting sports -show leadership, school involvement, community service -essay required, showing dedication to conservation Feb. 3 Feb. 3/10 Feb. 5 Feb. 5 Feb. 5 BUTLER COUNTY CC HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS DAY 9:00 to 1:00 See Mr. McFarland for more details MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION DATES (Washburn) CONSTRUCT MY FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP 3 - $1,000 -must be planning a career in construction ROBERT C. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP 68 - $6000 -ACT composite of 32 or above GPA or above -300 to 500 word essay required VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP

3 240 - $500 -must attend a vocational/technical school -take the exam on this date to qualify / Mar. 3 -registration is $10 Feb. 9/ PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS COMPETITION (Benedictine) -must be admitted by Jan. 15, must have 27 ACT or 1220 SAT, and 3.2 GPA or above ART INSTITUTE OF CO CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP -10 chosen to cook in Regional Cook-Off DRIVE YOUR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP $10,000 -be in the 1 st generation of your family to go to college -have a 3.0 GPA or higher -apply online at NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD 1 - $10,000 and 4 - $5,000 -above average academically / top 25% of your class KS ASSOC. OF DIRECTORS OF PLANT FACILITIES 1 - $500 -must be a legal dependent of a custodial worker -must be going to a Kansas college or university -Interview also required USA FUNDS ACCESS TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP $1,500 -enroll in full or half-time coursework -annual adjusted family gross income $35,000 or less -50% of the awards go to minorities or those with disabilities -apply online at JIMMY RANE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP -essay required: Why you feel you should receive this award

4 -based on academics, school/community involvement and financial need AMERICAN LEGION MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP $1000 -must major or minor in Music at a Kansas school -above average scholastically / need 3 letters of reference SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIPS -major in Engineering or Computer Science -must have 3.5 GPA or higher -females only -apply online at COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP (Monsanto / Farm Bureau Foundation for Ag.) $1,500 -family must be actively engaged in production agriculture -no member of the immediate family can be employed by Farm Bureau Federation and its affiliates or Monsanto Company -18 or above ACT, 850 or above combined SAT -plan to major in an agriculture related field K.A.C.R.A.O. SCHOLARSHIP 2 - $500 -need 3.25 GPA or above -need 22 ACT / 1020 SAT or above -need to have shown leadership -essay required (2 pages) - Why you deserve this award JEA JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR AWARD $2,000 - $5,000 -write self-analytical explanation of your journalistic life -develop and send 3-ring binder with best work -more info and applications at RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES SCHOLARS $1, personal statement that includes community involvement, career goals and desire to contribute to their community

5 JOHN & GERALDINE HOBBLE LPN SCHOLARSHIP $300 -American Legion award -must display financial need -study toward being a L.P.N. in Kansas ROSEDALE POST 346 SCHOLARSHIP (Am. Legion) 2 - $1500 -must be a son/daughter of a veteran -parents must have been members of American Legion for the past 3 consecutive years -essay required ( words) Why I want to go to college HUGH A SMITH SCHOLARSHIP (Am. Legion) $500 -must be son/daughter of a veteran -parents must have been members of American Legion for the past 3 consecutive years -essay required ( wds)-why I want to go to college CHARLES & ANNETTE HILL SCHOLARSHIP (A.L.) $1000 -must be a descendent of an American Legion member -need 3.0 GPA or above -study Science, Engineering, or Business Administration -essay required ( wds)- Why I want to go to college ALBERT M LAPPIN SCHOLARSHIP (Am. Legion) $1000 -must be a son/daughter of a veteran -parents must have been members of American Legion for the past 3 consecutive years -essay required ( words) Why I want to go to college TED & NORA ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP (Am. Leg.)

6 4 - $500 -must be a son/daughter of a veteran -parents must have been members of American Legion for the past 3 consecutive years -essay required ( words) - Why I want to go to college DEPT. OF KS. SHOOTING SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP (American Legion) 1 - $500 -must have participated in American Legion sponsored shooting sports program -must be above average scholastically -2 essays required: both words about Whatshooting sports means to me and Why I want to go to college SAL COMMANDER S SCHOLARSHIP (Am. Legion) 5 - $500 -must be son/daughter of a veteran -parents must have been members of Sons of American Legion for the past 3 consecutive years -essay required (500+ wds) What your goals in life are and why you want to attend college or trade school. SAL U.S. Udie GRANT SCHOLARSHIP (Am. Legion) $500 -must be son/daughter of a veteran -parents must have been members of Sons of American Legion for the past 3 consecutive years -essay required (500+ wds) What your goals in life are and why you want to attend college or trade school. KFC COLONEL S SCHOLARS PROGRAM -up to $20, GPA or above -attend college in-state -must be pursuing a bachelor s degree (4 yr) -apply online at CARGILL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP $1,000

7 -must live in or near a community where Cargill has a presence -based on: academic achievement / 3.0 GPA or above extracurricular accomplishments -must plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate in the US EF GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARDS day trip to Europe and $1000 -submit an essay in response to the question, Travel is inherently educational, but knowledge and global understanding begin at home. How have your experiences and actions in your own community demonstrated an ability to live as a Global Citizen? -to download an application: GREAT PLAINS ASSOC. FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIP 3 - $1000 -awarded to one student from Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma -ACT 21-28, SAT word essay required: Describe how technology has impacted your college search. Feb 15 BEST BUY/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD $500 - recognizing students who have made extraordinary volunteer contributions to their communities -also looks at academic achievement, work experience, school activities, and a statement of your goals -download application materials at: 7 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP 175 scholarships -must have a 3.5 GPA or higher -must be planning to enroll in one of the 10 Member colleges -1 page essay required on Why I chose a Coop program. AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST $1,500 $18,000

8 -District, State, 1 st round, 2 nd round and Finals prizes -wear business attire -Nationals: Apr , 2007 Indianapolis, IN 7 McPHERSON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP DAY -register at 7 SENIOR DAY at AMERICAN ACADEMY of COSMETOLOGY and MASSAGE THERAPY Manhattan, KS -go to to register 9 Feb. 20 Open House at SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE -sign up at USPLK EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WADE K SPRINGSTED AWARD 2 - $1000 -member or dependent of a member of USPLK Credit Union -need 2.8 GPA or above (3.2 from Jr. yr. on) -must be accepted at an institute of higher learning Feb. 21 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN -unmarried children of active duty, Reserve/Guard and retired military -must enroll in a program leading to a Bachelor s Degree -must have 3.0 GPA or above Feb. 21 SENIOR DAY at KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 9:00 4:00 / See Mr. McFarland for more info, or call Feb. 24 EDUCATION COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP $1000 to $6000 -based on : ability (GPA/test scores), activities, and financial need Feb. 27 SPORTSTOSCHOOL.COM SCHOLARSHIP $500 -involved in HS athletics and plan to pursue sports in college -online application at

9 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 CALGON TAKE ME AWAY SCHOLARSHIP 1 - $5,000, 1 $3,500, 1 - $1,500, 6 - $500 -must have 3.0 GPA, and be a female at least 18 years old -more info and application: BLACK MEN OF AMERICA FUTURE LEADER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM $1,000-$3,000 -must have GPA of 2.5 or above -must show leadership -must have 50 documented hours of community service in past 12 months -essay required (600 + words) on a chosen topic Feb. 28 Feb. 28 STRAIGHTFORWARD MEDIA VOCATIONAL AWARD $500 -must be planning to attend vocational-technical school -online application at US BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 30 - $1,000 -apply online at -click on student loans Feb. 28 FFTA SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION $2,000 -enroll in a post-secondary school offering a course in flexography -show exemplary performance in Graphic Communications -must have 3.0 GPA or higher