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September 8, 2023
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2023-2024 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS LIST
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FOR SEAMAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY:
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS - FOR STUDENTS who plan to Pursue a Career in Any Field through Post-Secondary Education at a College or UniversityLINKNOW12/15/23
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - FOR STUDENTS who plan to attend a Technical or Community College that is NOT Washburn TechLINKNOW12/15/23
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - FOR STUDENTS who plan to attend Washburn TechLINKNOW12/15/23
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - FOR STUDENTS who plan to pursue a career in the field of Journalism/Communications through Post-Secondary Education at a College or UniversityLINKNOW12/15/23
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - FOR STUDENTS who plan to pursue a career in the field of Education
through Post-Secondary Education at a College or University		LINKNOW12/15/23
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - FOR STUDENTS $500 Scholarship For Seaman High School Seniors Planning to Pursue a Career in Any Field through Post-Secondary Education at a University or Technical School. This scholarship was created this year to honor Maddie Laird, a 2015 graduate of Seaman High School, who unexpectedly passed away in 2022.LINKNOW12/15/23
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SHS YEARBOOK SCHOLARSHIP - helps with covering 75% of the cost of a SHS yearbook for seniors who qualifyLINKEnd of September /Early NovemberTBD
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Nikolaus Drake Richardson Memorial Scholarship - made available through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. To apply, create an account by clicking on the "SIGN UP" button at the top right of the screen.LINKDecemberTBD
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Any Lovell Memorial Scholarship - made available through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. To apply, create an account by clicking on the "SIGN UP" button at the top right of the screen.LINKDecemberTBD
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Topeka Sunrise Optimists - 3 scholarships to any Tech School, Community College or 4 year college/universityLINK
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Sunrise Optimist Oratory Contest: Any youth 18 years of age or younger on 01 October 2023. Students present a 4-5 minute speech on the topic "How to Change the World with Optimism." A printer copy of the speech and the completed application must be received by the club contest chair no later than 06 Feb 2024 at 5pm. The first place winner will go on to compete in the district competition for a chance to win a scholarship worth $2,500, $1,500, or $1,000 to any college, university, or trade school. The winner of the district competition will then be able to compete in the world championships for a chance at a $22,500 scholarship. Where: Sunrise Optimist Event Center, 720 NW 50th
When: 13 February at 06:30am		Brochure Application GuidelinesNow2/13/2024
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Viking Brew Scholarship - Applicants have to have worked for SHS's Writing Center or Viking Brew for 4 or more semestersLINK2/1/243/29/2024
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Seaman High School Alumni Association Scholarships LINKAfter 1/1/243/7/2024
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A new Topeka Catholic Parish Post-Secondary Scholarship program has been launched this year. This scholarship program is meant to support students of Topeka parishes who seek to further their education in college or technical schools.LINK
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Seaman Education Association - 1 scholarship for a future teacherLINK
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CITY/COUNTY/REGIONAL/STATE-WIDE APPLICATIONS
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Washburn University's Garvey Scholarship Contest - Must attend Washburn University to receive this scholarship. Must have 3.25 cumulative GPA and have applied to WU; must sign up for a testing date (Dates listed in "due date" column)LINKTBDTBD
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Kelly Lynn Lutz Scholarship Foundation - seniors who have lost the life of at least one parent (biological or not) to cancer before the age of 22LINKNow01/10/2024
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Quinton Unruh Memorial Grant - offered through Wolly Farms Foundation in Meriden. The grant honors the memory of Quint Unruh of Meriden, who died of cancer in November 2020. Can be used for education or other projects.LINKNow1/31/2024
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Kansas Promise ScholarshipLINK
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Martin Luther King - Living the Dream ScholarshipLINKNow12/08/2023Link to Website
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Topeka Community Foundation - lots of scholarships available to SHS and Shawnee County students (some of the scholarships through TCF are for SHS seniors only)LINK11/1/23
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The Kansas Masonic Foundation makes several categories of scholarships available to high school seniors in KansasLINK12/1/2303/15/2024Link to Brochure
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RUDD Foundation Scholarships - must be Pell Grant eligible, 40 full-ride scholarships this year and students now have the opportunity to also take the scholarship to Kansas State University, along with ESU, FHSU, and WSU in the fallLINK10/1/2312/1/23Helpful Video
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KSHSAA and Capital Federal have teamed up to provide Kansas high school seniors who rostered in a KSHSAA sponsored activity during their senior year.LINKTypically JanuaryTypically March
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The Ellis Foundation work directly with high school counselors to identify students who are capable, deserving and determined. We select students based on academic ability, financial need, specific degree objectives or unusual circumstances. Our program offers a “hand up” rather than a “hand out,” and we look for students who might be unable to access a college education without a little assistance. BOTH 4-YEAR AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLELINK1/1/2402/19/2024
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Kansas State Department of Education Association of Educational Office Professionals (KSDE AEOP) MArgaret VanHorn ScholarshipLINK
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Kansas State University: Acacia Fraternity is excited to announce the ALS Scholarship, specifically designed to celebrate and support young men who have showcased a strong inclination towards leadership, personal development, and academic excellence. This scholarship is open to all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and aims to assist those who have chosen Kansas State University as their destination for higher education.We are offering three scholarships: one valued at $3,000 and two valued at $1,000 each. The recipients will be selected based on merit, as evident from their application, and an interview to be scheduled in the spring.LINKNowPriority: 12/15/2023 Final: 1/7/2024Flyer
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The Great Plains Association for College Admissions Counseling offers 10 scholarships to students graduating high school this year. Information about those scholarships can be found by following the link.LINK
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The Kansas Grain & Feed Association makes scholarships available to high school seniors who plan to attend a Kansas 4-year university, community college or technical school. Click the link and then scroll down to "How Do I Sign Up?" and then click on the "Apply for a Scholarship" link.LINK
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The Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association makes scholarships available to high school seniors who plan to attend a Kansas 4-year university, community college or technical school and who plan to major in an agricultural related field of study. Click the link and then scroll down to "How Do I Sign Up?" and then click on each of the scholarship application links to see which one(s) you are eligible to apply for.LINK
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Kansas Crime Stoppers Scholarship - available to graduating seniors from Kansas high schoolsLINK - temporarily disabled (not working)
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Topeka North Rotary Club LINK
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The Kansas County Clerks' and Election Officials' Association awards 10 to 12 $500 scholarships annually to Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores, provided they carry a minimum 3.0 GPA who plan to major in: Journalism, Political Science, Business Accounting or Communications.LINKTBDTypically March
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The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner, a division of the Kansas Insurance Department, is partnering with Junior Achievement of Kansas and other key organizations to provide scholarships to Kansas High school students.FLYER
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The Dr. Robert E. Roeder Healthcare Career scholarship is available for high school seniors, within Shawnee County, interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare industry. LINKTypically March
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Topeka Kiwinis Foundation: any High School Senior that plans on continuing their education the next school year. High School Seniors should use Form 100. LINKNow 2/1/2024
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Topeka Legal Professionals: The Topeka Legal Professionals will award two $500.00 scholarships this spring to two students who are furthering their education. Applicant must 1) Be a citizen of the United States; 2) Be a resident of Kansas; 3) Be a high school senior; 4) Plan to or is enrolled in a school of advanced education; and 5) Document financial needOn paper: See Mrs. Kueny Now 2/1/2024
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Azura Credit Union offers 3 different scholarships - "Above and Beyond", "Educators for Tomorrow" (for future teachers) and "Skills Scholarship" (for those seeking a degree or certificate from a vocational or technical instituteLINKTBDTBD
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The State Bank Commissioner of Kansas sponsors a Financial Scholars Essay Contest for graduating seniors who will continue their education in Kansas. Use link to view official rules and to apply online.LINKLINK TO FLYER
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Knights of Columbus James W. Gibbons Assembly #286 scholarship for graduating high school seniors ($1,000)LINK
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Knights of Columbus Council #534 scholarship for graduating high school seniors or for current college students ($500)LINK
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THE TOPEKA EVENING SERTOMA CLUB is pleased to award three (3) scholarships of $750.00 each. The scholarships are established to honor distinguished deceased members of the Topeka Evening Sertoma Club and the Topeka LaSertoma Club, Bennett Berggren, Vern Knobelauch, and Clint and Isabelle Hutton. All high school students with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and who are in good standing and eligible to graduate from a Shawnee County High School during the 2022-2023 academic year and who are enrolled, have provisionally enrolled or have accepted and intend to enroll in a Kansas Board of Regents University are eligible to apply Board of Regents Universities are: Emporia State, Ft. Hays State, Kansas State, KSU at Salina, Pittsburg State, Kansas, KU Med, Washburn and Wichita State, or a Kansas Community College or a Kansas Technical Institute. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATIONSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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The Western Kansas Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute makes scholarships available to graduating seniors. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $1,000 annually ($500 paid each semester) and may be renewed for up to four years. Any student in Kansas is eligible, as long as he/she is going into a petroleum related field &/or they have a parent currently employed in the oil industry. LINK
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The O'Brate Foundation strives to improve opportunities for disadvantaged Kansas youth by assisting with emergency needs, providing scholarships to deserving youth, and addressing stumbling blocks lying in the path on the road to success. They serve Kansas youth ages 17-25 who have been in foster care or are transitioning into independent living AND youth who have limited resources through 3 types of scholarship programs: traditional scholarships, dual credit scholarships and immediate need scholarships.LINK
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Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship program is designed to assist academically competitive students who are identified as members of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American; American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; or Hispanic. Scholarship selection is based on financial need.LINK
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Shawnee County Farm Bureau scholarships for seniors who plans to pursue a course closely related to journalism or have agriculture interest or background;
seniors with plans to pursue a course in agriculture or has an agriculture interest or background; seniors entering a health care related field; seniors (no restrictions on the course of study of this scholarship)		LINK
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Kansas Board of Regents scholarship lists for the state of KansasLINK
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ESSAY CONTESTS
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP/ESSAY COMPETITIONLINK TO APPLICATIONOPENSDUE DATE
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Profiles in Courage Essay Contest - John F. Kennedy FoundationLINKNow01/12/2024
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DAR Topeka Chapter Patriots of the Am. Revolution High School Essay Contest (grades 9-12)LINKOct. 112/1/2023
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Topeka Chapter of the DAR - GOOD CITIZEN scholarship contest (SENIORS ONLY) - see Mrs. Kueny by October 17th if interested in applyingLINKOct. 112/1/2023
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VFW Post 1650 - Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition (grades 9-12)LINK Now10/31/2023
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Golden Rule Masonic Lodge #90, Topeka -- Kansas Masonic Essay Contest (grades 11-12). Use the fillable PDF form providedLINKNow11/1/2023
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Optimist Internation Essay Contest - HS Students under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2023. 700-800 words on the topic “Optimism: How It Connects Us.” Essay and completed application must be received by the club contest chair no later than 30 January, 2024 at 5pm. The top three placers will receive a medal and a cash award. The first place winner will go on to compete in the district competition for a chance to win a scholarship worth $2,500 to any college, university, or trade school. Where: Sunrise Optimist Event Center, 720 NW 50th St.
When: 06 February at 06:30am		Flyer Application LINKNow2/6/24
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Living the Dream Awards - for competitions in Art, Poetry, and Essay writing - there is something for everyone. Be sure to scroll down to the competition entry forms for those areas.LINK
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Creativity is a powerful tool for social change, and the Kansas National Education Association wants to help amplify the voices of young creators and their message through their Student Expression Campaign. This contest is open to all Kansas public high school students in grades 9-12.LINK
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The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner, a division of the Kansas Insurance Department, is partnering with Junior Achievement of Kansas and other key organizations to provide scholarships to Kansas High school students.FLYER
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Since 1991, International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) has been working to increase cross-cultural understanding and global peace through high school youth exchange. ICES provides both inbound and outbound exchange opportunities, as well as the Global Ambassador Program in which American students provide peer support to exchange students in their communities.
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The Topeka Zoo is hosting a Writing and Art Contest! Students in grades K-12 can submit a piece of writing or a work of art that centers on conservation issues happening in the workd right now. See the Flyer for more details! email submissions to education@topekazoo.orgFLYER
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NATION-WIDE APPLICATIONS
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The Coolidge - A scholarship for America. The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2024 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.LINKFall 2023 TBDTBD
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Since 1984, Horatio Alger Association Members and Friends have funded need-based college scholarships for low-income youth to pursue their dreams through higher education. Through its many scholarship programs, the Association supports students pursuing career and technical certificates and degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate studies. This program is for high school juniors who plan to enroll in college or technical school in the fall of 2024. In 2023, the Association will award 105 National Scholarships at $25,000 each, and more than 500 State Scholarships at $10,000 each.LINK12/1/23
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Bold.org is a website where donors can create scholarships, fellowships, and grants for the people and causes they care about the most. There are over 300 scholarships listed on this site, and most are looking for a specific applicant (specific majors, extracurricular activities, etc.) Scholarship Examples: Techs of Tomorrow Automotive Scholarship by ServiceUp Eligibility: High school juniors, seniors, and trade school students interested in a career in the automotive industry may apply. Automotive technicians, mechanics, and auto body technicians will have preference. Joieful Connections Scholarship Eligibility: Any high school senior who has a diagnosis of developmental or intellectual disability may apply for this scholarship, but students in Oregon will be preferred.LinkNowTBD
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Helpful Degree Comparison Link
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FAFSA Help Link
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Washburn Tech's Scholarship Page
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