PLEASE NOTE: Not all scholarships are for the current school year. The current scholarships have a due date in GREEN. The scholarships with a due date in PURPLE are the previous year’s scholarships, but will possibly be offered again. They are left on the website so students can see what will possibly be offered.
NO Due Date – First Come, First Served
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A Kansas resident who has graduated from an accredited Kansas public or a private secondary school (or Kansas homeschool) within the preceding 12 months.
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A Kansas resident who has been in Kansas for three or more consecutive years and who is at least 21 years of age or older.
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A dependent child of a military service member permanently stationed in another state who graduated in the last 12 months.
Income Limit:
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All eligible students must have a family household income of:
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Equal to or less than $100,000 for a family of two
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Equal to or less than $150,000 for a family of three
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Equal to or less than $150,000 plus $4,800 for each additional family member for household sizes greater than three.
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If there is scholarship money left in the Kansas Promise Scholarship program fund during the award year after awarding scholarships to the students who qualify based on the above income levels, Kansas Promise Scholarships may be awarded to eligible students whose family household income exceeds the set limits.
Feb. 1, 2026
- To be eligible, you must
- have faced significant personal challenges as well as financial hardship
- be a Kansas resident
- be a current high school senior enrolling at KU in the upcoming fall semester
- be admitted to the University of Kansas
- show financial need determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Priority consideration will be given to first-generation college students (students whose parents did not earn a four-year college degree)
February 1, 2026
Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship
- Graduating high school senior
February 2, 2026 – Due by 11:59 p.m.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarships
Many different scholarships available. Please click the link to see what is available.
February 2, 2026 — 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time
Legacy Award, Elks National Foundation
- For the 2024 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2021, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2021, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2024. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
- The applicant must be a high school senior.
- The applicant must apply online only. The 2024 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 5, 2024, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time.
- If the applicant’s parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent’s Elks Lodge.
- We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2024 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.
- Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student wins more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.
- Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)
- If you are selected as a 2024 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks.
February 3, 2026
- Demonstrated leadership in public service
- Commitment to a career in public service
- Intellectual curiosity and potential for success in graduate studies
February 5, 2026
- UMB Bank, Trustee of the Ivy A. Monk Scholarship has established a scholarship program to assist graduating high school seniors from designated high schools in Dickinson, Ottawa and Saline counties in Kansas who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice.
February 6, 2026
- Available to current high school seniors and all college students who are dependents of active DS&O members. The scholarships are also available to active DS&O members currently enrolled in college.
- If a member is applying for himself or herself, then such member must be in good standing with the cooperative for at least 12 consecutive months. Good standing is defined as “a member that has paid all bills to the cooperative for which they are legally responsible or liable for the most recent 12 months without having been issued more than two disconnect notices.” This good standing requirement does not apply to dependents of active DS&O members.
- Must currently be a student at or be entering an accredited university, college, or vocational school in Kansas.
- Scholarships are for one year. Applicant may apply as often as desired, but may only receive a DS&O scholarship once.
- DS&O employees and their dependents are not eligible. DS&O directors and their dependents are not eligible
Friday. Feb. 13th by 5 PM (CST)
KJIL GO and BUILD Scholarships
- Students looking to attend a Christian college or university full-time in the fall can apply for the Go Scholarship of $1000! CLICK HERE FOR THE GO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
- Students looking to learn a trade at a community college or tech school can apply for the Build Scholarship of $1000! CLICK HERE FOR THE BUILD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
February 15, 2026
•Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2019 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
•Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
•Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
•Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
•Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
•Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
•Be a United States citizen
February 15, 2026
Community Foundation of Dickinson County Scholarships
- Ballantyne Family Memorial Scholarship – (1) $500
- Beau Miller Memorial Scholarship for Aviation, Auto Collision and Auto Body Restoration – (1) $500 ($250 per semester)
- Betty Carlson Memorial Scholarship – (1) $1,500
- Carlton Presbyterian Church Memorial Scholarship – (1) $1,000
- Charles Wilson Scholarship – (4) $2,000
- Dean and Clarine Robson Agricultural Scholarship – (1) $1,000
- Dickinson County Republican Women Scholarship – (1) $500
- Donald and Emily Coulson Memorial Scholarship (The) – (1) $1,000
- Donald C. Rorabaugh Scholarship – (1) $1,500
- Elinor Wiley Haas Scholarship – (1) $48,000
- Jack Wilson Memorial Scholarship – (2) $1,000
- James Michael Brierton – 1 – $800
- Janet Rodda Memorial Scholarship – (1) $500
- Jerry and Peggy Hitchcock Scholarship (The) – 1- $1000
- Johnson Community Organization Scholarship – $700
- June DeWeese Memorial Scholarship – (1) $500
- Ken and LaVetra Brown Scholarship – (1) $2,000
- Kenneth and Shirley Bebermeyer Scholarship – $1,500 Abilene High $1,500 Chapman High
- L.E. “Brick” and Hannah Garrison Memorial Scholarship – (1) $1,000
- Lavonne Geist Memorial Scholarship – (1) $400
- Loren and Alberta Noel Scholarship – (1) $750
- Loren Engle Memorial FFA Scholarship – (1) $300
- Louise and J.M Frey Family Scholarship – (2) $500
- Luea Scholarship Fund – (1) $1,000
- Lynn and Lorraine Meehan Scholarship – (1) $1,000
- Mark Mayden Scholarship – (1) $700
- Mike Rankin Memorial Scholarship – (1) $350
- Mills Family Scholarship – (2) $2,000
- Paul Fischer Memorial Scholarship – (1) $1,000
- Ralph Snyder Memorial Scholarship – (2) $1,000
- Reilly Family scholarship – (2) $1,500
- Ron Bolliger Memorial Scholarship for Auto Restoration / Automotive Studies – (1) $1,000
- Russell Wilkins Memorial Scholarship – (1) $500
- Shivers Memorial Scholarship – (1) $500
- Strowig Family Scholarship – (1) $1,000
- Tokach Family 4-H Achievement Scholarship – (1) $1,000
- U.W. “Mann” and Hester C. Kreider Scholarship – (2) $600
- Verl & Betty Eckman Scholarship – (1) $300
- Vic and Nadine Viola Scholarship – (1) $2,000
- W.C. (Wayne) Haas Technical Scholarship – (1) $5,000
- Walter J. Finn Memorial Scholarship – (1) $500
- Warren and Mary Jean Wilson Family Scholarship – (3) $1,000
- Woodrow and Esther Tyrell Scholarship – (2 or more) $20,000
- Woodrow and Esther Tyrell Technical Scholarship – (Up to 5) $10,000
- Viridian Wealth Management scholarship (1) $1,000
February 15, 2026
Kansas Masonic Foundation Scholarship
CRITERIA FOR 4-YEAR GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS OF $1,000
- Be a Kansas resident
- Have an acceptance letter from the university/college or a copy of a current college transcript
- Be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester
- Demonstrate a financial need
- Be attending one of the identified/eligible four-year Kansas universities:
- Emporia State University
- Fort Hays State University
- Kansas State University
- Pittsburg State University
- University of Kansas
- Washburn University
- Wichita State University
CRITERIA FOR 2-YEAR GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS OF $1,000
- Be a Kansas resident
- Have an acceptance letter from the technical/community college or a copy of a current college transcript
- Be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester
- Demonstrate a financial need
- Be attending one of the identified/eligible two-year Kansas technical/community colleges:
- Allen Community College
- Barton Community College
- Butler Community College
- Cloud County Community College
- Coffeyville Community College
- Colby Community College
- Cowley Community College
- Dodge City Community College
- Flint Hills Technical College
- Fort Scott Community College
- Garden City Community College
- Highland Community College
- Hutchinson Community College
- Independence Community College
- Johnson County Community College
- Kansas City Community College
- Labette Community College
- Manhattan Area Technical College
- Neosho Community College
- North Central Kansas Technical College
- Northwest Kansas Technical College
- Pratt County Community College
- Salina Area Technical College
- Seward County Community College
- Washburn Institute of Technology
- Wichita Area Technical College
February 15, 2026
Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities Scholarships
These scholarships are available only to graduating seniors of non-instructional support staff who wish to continue their education at the college level or technical school. The students must be residents of Kansas, graduate from a Kansas high school and plan to attend a Kansas College or technical school. Only children whose parent or legal guardian is actively employed in a K-12 or secondary education institution and engaged in a buildings and grounds, food service or transportation position shall be eligible for these scholarships.
February 15, 2026
Greater Salina Community Foundation Scholarship
**Who Can Apply: **Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate, medical and professional school students, and nontraditional students who are attending community colleges, four-year universities, career/technical schools, graduate, medical, or professional schools in the United States.
**How to Apply: **All applications must be submitted through our online system.
- Students take a simple online eligibility quiz to find out which scholarships they are eligible to apply for.
- Students will need to fill out a separate application for each scholarship they apply for.
- For additional help, follow this step by step tutorial.
Tips for Filling Out Scholarship Applications
- Do not use your school email as your username. You will receive all scholarship information through email and so you need to be able to access your email after graduation.
- Upload all attachments as pdfs if possible.
- Include your first and last name in the file name when you save your documents.
- All transcripts can be unofficial.
- High school transcripts must include the grades of the fall semester of your senior year.
- College transcripts must include your fall grades.
- Put your name on your essay.
- Let your personality shine.
- You can submit applications without your letter of recommendations being received. All letters of recommendation must be received by scholarship deadline for it to be considered.
- You can not request letters of recommendation from people that are a part of the scholarship selection committee you are applying for.
Questions? For general scholarship inquiries, please visit our Scholarships FAQ page. If you have additional questions, contact our Scholarship Department at scholarships@gscf.org.
February 15, 2026
Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund
- This is an outright grant of $500 for high school seniors and college level freshmen or sophomores who are in need of educational assistance, and are enrolled or intend to enroll in an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school located in the state of Kansas. The applicant must be the son or daughter of a veteran; the parent(s) must have been a member of the Kansas American Legion and/or Legion Auxiliary for the past three years. The sons or daughters of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the parent’s dues were paid up at the time of death. The applicant must be an average or better student scholastically, and must show a high school transcript (with grade point average).
February 15, 2026
Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships
- Four $500 scholarships awarded annually to children of Legion and Auxiliary members. Selections by Department Oratorical and Scholarship Committee are based upon scholastic standing, financial need, major field, etc.
February 15, 2026
- An outright grant of $1,000, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level freshman or sophomore, and the son or daughter of a veteran who has been a member of The Kansas American Legion or its Auxiliary for the past three years. The sons or daughters of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the parent’s dues were paid-up at time of death.
February 15, 2026
- The name of this scholarship, to be awarded annually, will be the “American Legion Music Committee Scholarship”. This $1,000 scholarship is available to all Kansas high school students who have distinguished themselves in the field of music and/or who will major or minor in music at an approved Kansas junior college, college, or university.
February 15, 2026
- Two scholarships of $1,500, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level freshman or sophomore, and the son or daughter of a veteran who has been a member of The Kansas American Legion or its Auxiliary for the past three years. The sons or daughters of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the parent’s dues were paid-up at the time of death.
February 15, 2026
Charles W. & Annette Hill Scholarship
- An outright grant of $1,000, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level Freshman or sophomore, and the descendent of a veteran who has been a member of The Kansas American Legion for the past three years. The descendents of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the veteran’s dues were paid-up at time of death.
February 15, 2026
- Scouting, on all levels, has always been an important Legion program. Kansas Legion Posts sponsor some fifty-five Scout Troops and Explorer Posts, with expenditures in excess of $10,540, involving over 835 scouts. However, many more scouts benefit annually from The American Legion through direct and indirect aid and leadership that are unreported.
- The American Legion Life Insurance Trust Fund provides for an $10,000 National Scholarship to be awarded to the Eagle Scout who is selected “The American Legion Scout of the Year”. The individual selected will be named by the National Americanism Commission during the annual National Spring Meetings. Three runner-up scholarships, at $2,500 each have been added to the scholarship awards. The Department of Kansas also gives a $500 scholarship to the Kansas Scout of the Year.
- The scholarship may be used to attend a school selected by the student, providing it is state-accredited, above the high school level, and within the continental limits of the United States, except in the case where the student may be from a possession of the United States, in which case he can select a school in that possession or in the Continental United States.
February 15, 2026
- An outright grant of $500, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level freshman, who has participated in an American Legion Shooting Sports program in the State and Regional levels. The applicant must be an average or better student scholastically.
February 15, 2026
- U.S. “Udie” Grant Scholarship – The purpose of the U.S. “Udie” Grant Scholarship is to assist financially in the education of needy and worthy children and grandchildren of Kansas Legionnaires. Applicants must be a current 3-year member of the Sons of the American Legion within the Detachment of Kansas.
February 15, 2026
- Jay B. Thielen Scholarship – The purpose of the Jay B. Thielen Scholarship is to assist financially in the education of needy and worth children and grandchildren of Sons of The American Legion members of the Detachment of Kansas or members of the Sons of the American Legion of the Detachment of Kansas. Five scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each are annually awarded.
February 14, 2026
Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship
Applicant must be:
- Sponsored by a current NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association member. Click HERE to view the NTCA Membership Map to identify the telephone or broadband company in your area.
- Express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation, as discussed in the essay.
February 15, 2026
The Ellis Foundation Scholarships
STEPS TO APPLY: (The steps to apply are the same for bachelor’s degrees and trade programs)
- Visit our website: www.theellisfoundation.org
- Enter the username: TEF
- Enter the password: Ellis2026
- Complete the application and submit
TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
Preferred Degrees for our Traditional Scholarship: Although our traditional scholarship can accommodate many different degree choices, the following is a list of preferred degrees that we have a high demand for this year:
- Agriculture or any agriculture related degree
- Medical related degree
- Business degree
- Marketing degree
- Finance degree
- Engineering degree
- Females pursuing a STEM degree
Traditional Scholarship Qualifications & Guidelines:
- Applicants must be a high school senior
- Applicants must attend one of our participating colleges – see our website for a complete listing
- Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Applicants must have 20 ACT or higher
- The scholarship pays up to $1000 per semester for up to eight consecutive semesters
- All monies are paid directly to the university for college-billed expenses
- Scholarship recipients must maintain a college GPA of 2.5 or higher each semester
- Scholarship recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 college credit hours each semester
- Scholarship recipients must participate in the Ellis Mentoring Program
TRADE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
Qualifying Trade Programs:
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Construction
- Welding & Fabrication
- Automotive and Diesel Mechanic
- Aerospace Mechanic
- Commercial Driver’s License -CDL
- AutoCAD/Drafting
- Manufacturing Technology
- Machining
- Masonry
- Robotics – Drones
- Lineman
- Railroad Training
- Carpentry
- Major Appliance Technology
- Early Childhood Education
Trade Program Scholarship Qualifications & Guidelines:
- Applicants must be a high school senior or older (we also accept non-traditional students for our trade scholarships)
- Applicants must be planning to obtain one of the above-mentioned trade degrees
- Applicants must plan to enroll in a Kansas trade school program (Visit our website to see our participating college list – Attendance at one of these schools is preferred but not mandatory)
- There is no ACT or GPA minimum for trade program scholarships
- Scholarship awards are typically up to $4,000 per year, for up to two consecutive years – total amount awarded will depend on whether an applicant is enrolled in a one or two-year program
- All monies are paid directly to the university for college-billed expenses
- Scholarship recipients must participate in the Ellis Mentoring Program
SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEW PROCESS:
All applications will be reviewed by March 1, 2025. We will interview both Trade and Traditional Scholarship candidates. Candidates will be contacted directly to arrange for an interview, or in some cases, we may contact the school counselor to arrange interviews for students during the school day. Final selections will be made after interviews are completed. Scholarship recipients will be awarded a scholarship certificate that can be presented at their high school awards ceremony.
Please visit The Ellis Foundation website to learn more about our scholarship opportunities, guidelines, and The Ellis Mentoring Program
February 15, 2024
The Abilene Chapter KS DAR Business Related Scholarship
Adults who are entering or returning to complete a bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Sciences or other Business Related Fields. The Abilene Chapter DAR Business scholarship is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of dependability, leadership, service and patriotism to women who want to return to college. These scholarships will be awarded to Dickinson County residents. Dee & Bill Marshall have established this DAR Scholarship.
Feb. 26, 2026
Washburn University Leadership Institute Scholarship
Direct from high school and transfer students coming to Washburn University are invited to complete the incoming student application. These are competitive scholarships suitable for students who exhibit leadership initiative and/or seek additional community engagement developmental opportunities during their college years. Most scholarships start at $1,250.
Eligibility criteria
- 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale for high school students
- Cumulative 2.75 GPA for transfer students
- Submit complete scholarship application and participate in Scholarship Interview Day
Requirements
- Attending Washburn University full time (at least 12 hours per semester).
- Maintaining at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
- Achieving satisfactory annual progress toward earning a Leadership Studies or Community Studies minor or certificate as indicated in the Satisfactory Annual Progress section.
- Participating in one of the core co-curricular programs, Leaders of Tomorrow or Bonner Leaders.
If you would like to schedule a visit with the Aleshire Center to find out more about the scholarship process, please contact aleshirecenter@washburn.edu or 785.670.2000.
February 28, 2026
BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: To qualify for the BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship, applicants must reside in our service area, which includes the following locations:
- Iowa: Adair, Audubon, Cass, Crawford, Fremont, Greene, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby, Taylor
- Kansas: All counties
- Missouri: Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Bates, Benton, Buchanan, Caldwell, Camden, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Clinton, Cooper, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Howard, Jackson, Johnson, Knox, Lafayette, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Mercer, Morgan, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Putnam, Randolph, Ray, Saint Clair, Saline, Schuyler, Scotland, Sullivan, Vernon, Worth
- Nebraska: All counties
- South Dakota: All counties
February 28, 2026
- Currently enrolled in or accepted to a post-secondary school or training program and pursuing a high-demand skilled trade.
- Eligible Locations: United States and Canada.
- Pursuing educational training related to one of the following industries:
- 🔨 Construction – Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Masonry, HVAC, Pipefitting, Welding
- 🏭 Industrial – Maintenance & Repair Technicians, Manufacturing, Plant Operations, Fabrication, Quality Control, Robotics & Automation
- ⚡ Motor / Power – Diesel, Automotive, Small Engine Repair, Power Plant Operations, Generators & Turbines
- 🔧 Mechanics – Automotive Service, Heavy Equipment Operations, Aviation (mechanics, avionics), Fleet Maintenance, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- 💡 Technology – Applied Electronics & Controls, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafting, Electrical Engineering, Fire Science, Mechatronics
- Employees and/or spouses or dependents of employees of Stanley Black & Decker or DEWALT are not eligible to apply.