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Counselors' Corner - ScholarshipsCounselors' Corner Home | ACT Information | Special Events | Study Skills | Career Exploration SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN(Applications in counselor’s office unless otherwise stated.) ------------------------------------------- Local ScholarshipsApplication: Click here to download & print a copy of the application* ***For Spring Hill Students Only **For students at SHHS and surrounding areas *All applications will be available in the counseling office unless otherwise stated. **Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship Criteria: Leadership in community service, global awareness, academic excellence, and school involvement; two reference letters must accompany the application Deadline: applications may be obtained from Ms. Graves; deadline for student to mail application is February 1; organization’s application is used.
Scholarships and information: http://www.ksamlegion.org/programs.htm Deadline: See web site for various scholarships and deadline information. See Ms. Graves for applications.
Penwell-Gabel Tradition of Caring Nursing Scholarship Criteria: Seniors and current college students who are planning on pursuing a degree in nursing. The Scholarship is open to any nursing student who is a resident of a community served by Penwell-Gabel funeral home. Application: go to www.PenwellGabel.com and click on "About Us" and then "Scholarship" or see a high school counselor for an application. Deadline: January 31.
***Olathe Medical Center Criteria: Spring Hill student planning to pursue a career in health care. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and provide an official transcript with the application. The applicant must have taken either the ACT or SAT and provide proof of the test scores. The applicant must pursue a major in the medical field or in health care administration. See Ms. Graves for an application. Amount of Award: amount may vary; past amount has been $1000 Deadline: Applications are due to Ms. Graves by February 14. Organization’s application is used.
Kansas City K-State Alumni Club Scholarship Criteria: several $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen from the KC Metro area; minimum 3.0 GPA; application includes three letters of recommendation, essay, and academic information and verification Deadline: December 1 * Application is available through the counseling office or at www.k-state.com/Clubs/KansasCityAreaAlumniClub click on the link for "K-State Wabash Cannon Ball Scholarships." This application does not replace the general K-State scholarship application, but is an excellent opportunity for students to earn a $2,500 scholarship. Due date is December.
**Kansas State Delta Chi Educational Foundation Scholarship Criteria: male student planning to attend K-State; 3.0 GPA; scholarship, leadership, involvement, and service. Deadline: must be postmarked by March 1; applications available through the counseling department.
***Sunflower Ruritan Club- Ramona McVey Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Brief statement addressing questions on scholarship indicating GPA, interests, subjects taken, etc. Typically given to a student planning to attend a community college or a technical college. Amount of Award: $600 scholarships awarded; number of scholarships given varies by year Deadline: March 1 *organization’s application is used (available in counseling office).
**Kansas State Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Criteria: incoming male attending K-State in the fall who demonstrates excellence in all aspects of scholastics and extracurricular activities; application includes an essay defining what a balanced man is to the applicant Deadline: see the counseling department for an application; due date is in April.
**Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials Scholarship Criteria: Scholarships are limited to students who intend to major in Political Science, Journalism, or Communications; have a 3.0 minimum GPA Deadline: April 1, 2008 *organization’s application is used
***Spring Hill Education Foundation Criteria:
If entering the workforce, must have a documented career plan;
if entering college or technical school, must have been accepted to
post-secondary education. Awarded on basis of experiences/achievements, attendance,
community and school involvement, and career goals. Amount of Award:
Varies each year. Has
been as much as $1500. Deadline:
April 15, 2008 *organization’s
application is used
***ECKAN- East Central Economic Opportunity Corporation’s annual competition Criteria: Provided to a student who resides within Miami county. This scholarship is for low-income families who live within Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Miami, or Osage counties. Amount of Award: $500 scholarship. Deadline: Applications are due in April. Application: See counselor to see if you fall within the income guidelines and to obtain an application.
***Spring Hill Lion’s Club Eligibility: 2.5 GPA – Financial need will be considered, as well as community service Amount of Award: Two $500 scholarships Deadline: April 15 return to counselor and member of Lion’s Club will pick up.
***Rob Duke Memorial Scholarship Criteria:
Must have letter of acceptance to Kansas State University. Letter and application will document academics, activities,
community service, and future goals. Amount of Award:
$1000
***EKAEOP
Scholarship (Spring Hill Secretaries) Criteria: Based on scholarship, activities, and financial need. Amount of Award: TBA for local winner. Deadline: May 1 *organization’s application is used.Application: Click here to download & print a copy of the application*
***Alumni Scholarship Eligibility: Recipient is chosen from applications according to characteristics of leadership and academic achievement. Amount of Award: $350 Deadline: May 2
***Joy Morrison Greene Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Completed application with statement about long and short term goals. Preference will be given to student planning to major in journalism. Amount of Award: $500 Deadline: May 2
***Mid-Am Business Scholarship Eligibility: Plan to major in business field Amount of Award: $500 Deadline: May 2
***Mike Howell Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Based on athletic involvement, GPA, and financial need. Amount of Award: $500 Deadline: Return to counselor’s office by May 2.
**The Morning Grange #227 Eligibility: Attend high school in Olathe, Gardner, or Spring Hill and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Good for either college or vo-tech/trade school. Amount of Award: $1000 Deadline: June 15
***Ryder Bus’ First Student Scholarship Eligibility: Graduating Senior from Spring Hill H. S. Amount of Award: $500 Deadline: May 2
***Spring Hill Rotary Club Eligibility: Completed application with 100 words or less about future goals. Amount of Award: Two $500 awards Deadline: May 2
***Bronco Booster Club Scholarship Eligibility: Parents must be members of Booster Club; winners are drawn randomly. Letters will be sent to eligible seniors the end of March/early April. Amount of Award: $300 - $500
***Makadanz Memorial Eligibility: Based on post-secondary plans involving vocational or occupational training. Give name to Ms. Lane if you’re interested. Amount of Award: Stipend of $100No application required. Corporate Scholarship OpportunitiesBest Buy- www.BestBuy.com
Calgon- www.takemeaway.com Cargill- www.cargill.com/commun/grantmk.htm Coca-Cola- www.coca-colascholars.org Kohls- http://www.kohlscorporation.com ; click on "community relations" Papa Johns- www.papajohns.com Target- http://www.target.com - go to "Community National Partnerships" Toyota- www.toyota.com/communityscholars Tylenol- www.tylenolscholarship.com USA Funds- www.usafunds.org
; click on "express links" and then Wal-Mart- www.walmartfoundation.org Wells Fargo- www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps Citibank- www.studentloan.com General ScholarshipsThe BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits by offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Deadline: June 27. Amount of award is $500. The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution. Visit www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply. Horatio Alger Scholarship Criteria: High school seniors who have shown integrity, determination, and courage. This scholarship rewards the students who have the character to succeed in life. This scholarship helps students overcome the financial barriers of pursuing higher education. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to go to college. Visit www.horatioalger.org/scholarships for more information. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Graves. Deadline: October 30
Criteria: Available for students who have shown outstanding volunteer service to their communities. This program is available to students in grades 9-12. To learn more about the program and to fill out an application, go to www.prudential.com/spirit or visit the guidance department. Deadline: Applications are due by October 31
The Elberta Harris Scholarship Fund (Emporia State University) Criteria: Be a high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to attend Emporia State to pursue a degree in elementary or secondary education; have a strong record of community service. Application: Available from Ms. Graves in the counseling office; must submit the application with essay and two letters of recommendation by November 15 to address on application.
AXA Achievement Scholarships Criteria: These scholarships are given to ambitious and driven students every year. These are students that are determined to set and reach goals and take the initiative to begin special community projects in order to help others. to learn more about the AXA Achievement program and scholarships, visit www.axa-achievement.com. Contact: See the counseling department for details.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship Criteria: At least a 2.5 GPA, have taken the ACT. Amount of Award: $1000 locally, with chance to win $4000 at state level, and state winner going on to national level for another $25,000. Deadline: February 1 Contact: See the counseling department for details.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program Criteria: Seniors who scored a 32 or above on ACT; GPA of 3.85 Amount of Award: $1500 (every year for four years) Deadline: February 5
Educational Tours Global Citizens Award (an annual essay competition for college-bound high school seniors) Criteria: nominees are asked to reflect upon and describe in a brief essay how a person in their community inspired them to live life as global citizens. A single student will be selected to send his or her essay directly to EF, along with a completed application form. Contact: See the counseling department for details. Postmark deadline for applications: February 15; winners notified in April; the tour will take place in July.
Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship Criteria: The Kansas Golf Foundation will award five scholarships to high school graduates who have participated in golf activities. Scholarships are awarded based on academics, leadership, written essay and financial need. Amount of Award: The scholarship is $1250 per school year and is renewable for up to four years. Application: Scholarship details and an application form are available at www.kansasgolf.org - click on “Kansas Golf Foundation” and follow the links for “Scholarships”. Deadline: Applications due April 3.
Trails West Barbershop Harmony Chorale Criteria: Music Scholarship Available to High School Seniors. Students must be seniors and have had involvement in some form of high school music; priority will be given to students pursuing music at the college level. Amount of Award: $500 Applications: For more details see Mrs. Whitman or Ms. Graves. Deadline: Applications due April 21 Cloud County Community College (Concordia, KS) Criteria: Experience on dance team or as a cheer or yell leader in high school. Must attend NCA or UCA Cheer Camp. Amount of Award: Tuition and Books for cheerleaders; $1000 for dance team Contact: See the counseling department for details.
E-Keha- Bill Spaniol Memorial Scholarship: Criteria: Information and applications for the Bill Spaniol
Memorial Scholarship from the Kansas
Golden Key International Honor Society Criteria: The applicant must have participated in a vocal , dance, drama, or instrumental performance. Amount of Award: $1000 Contact: See the counseling department for details.
MACROBUTTON HtmlResAnchor www.naas.org/seniors.htm Criteria: The applicant's family must be actively engaged in the production of agriculture. The applicant must have an average or above academic record, have a minimum of 18 on ACT, and pursue a field related to agriculture. This scholarship is not based on financial need. Amount of Award: $1500 (100 awards are given) Contact: See the counseling department for details. NASA Contact: See the counseling department for details.
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Criteria: Academic
performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service.
Amount of Award: $7500 Contact: See the counseling department for details.
Criteria: To the Eagle Scout who is selected “The American Legion Scout of the Year”. Three runner-up scholarships, at $2000 each; $500 scholarship to the Kansas Scout of the Year. Amount of Awards: $8000
Criteria: This scholarship is restricted to African-American applicants who major in computer science or information systems. The applicant must have 3.5 GPA. Amount of Award: Up to $10,000 available. Deadline: The deadline is continuous. Contact: See the counseling department for details.
Amount: A total of 100 $1000 tuition prizes given away through random drawings, so all students have an equal chance at winning. Contact: See the counseling department for details.
Contact: See the counseling department for details.
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www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps A Total of 100 $1000 tuition prizes given away through random drawings, so all students have an equal chance at winning. Apply on line.
www.uncf.org Restricted to African-American applicants who major in computer science, or information systems. Must have 3.5 GPA to qualify. Up to $10,000 available. Deadline is continuous.
www.jea.org Recognizes top high school journalists. Must be planning to study journalism and/or mass communications. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Submit portfolio to state contest coordinator by February 15.
www.chemistry.org Minority student pursuing studies in chemical engineering or any chemical science. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Award up to $2500. Deadline February 15.
www.artandwriting.org Applicant must enter a contest, essay, portfolio, references. Awards $100-$20,000. Open to students in grades 7-12.
www.usafunds.org Up to 50% will be targeted to students who, in addition to demonstrating financial need, are members of an ethnic-minority group or are physically disabled. $1500 award. March 15 deadline.For more information on any scholarship, please contact Ms. Graves.
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