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August 27, 2025most recently updated
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2025-2026 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS LIST
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FOR SEAMAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY:Closed
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION: General Scholarship - for students who plan to pursue a career in any field through post-secondary education at a college or universityLINKNOW02/02/2026
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION: Ed Albert Scholarship - for students who plan to pursue a career in the field of education through post-secondary education at a college or universityLINKNOW02/02/2026
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION: Washburn Tech Scholarship - for students who plan to attend Washburn TechLINKNOW02/02/2026
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION: Amy Lietz Scholarship - for students who plan to pursue a career in the field of journalism/communications through post-secondary education at a college or universityLINKNOW02/02/2026
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION: Maddie Laird Scholarship - for students planning to pursue a career in any field through post-secondary education at a university or technical School.LINKNOW02/02/2026
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SEAMAN EDUCATION ADVANTAGE FOUNDATION: Technical or Community College Scholarship - for students who plan to attend a technical or community college that is NOT Washburn TechLINKNOW02/02/2026
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SHS YEARBOOK SCHOLARSHIP - helps with covering 75% of the cost of a SHS yearbook for seniors who qualifyLINKNOW02/01/2026
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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.LINKNOW03/20/2026
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Amy 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.LINKNOW03/20/2026
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Topeka Sunrise Optimists - 3 scholarships to any Tech School, Community College or 4 year college/universityOn Paper: See Mrs. KuenyCLOSEDUsually April
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Sunrise Optimist Oratory Contest: a public speaking cometition that gives students an opportunity to speak to the world. Brochure Application GuidelinesNOW03/10/2026
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Sunrise Optimist Essay Contest: a writing contest to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. Brochure Application LinkNOW02/10/2026
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Viking Brew Scholarship - Applicants have to have worked for SHS's Writing Center or Viking Brew for 4 or more semestersLINKCLOSEDUsually March
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Seaman High School Alumni Association ScholarshipsOn Paper: See Mrs. KuenyCLOSEDUsually March
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CITY/COUNTY/REGIONAL/STATE-WIDE APPLICATIONS
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIPLINK TO APPLICATIONOPENSDUE DATE
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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)LINKCLOSEDUsually FebruaryThe links are from last year, but I left them for now so you can take a look at what this scholarship is like
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Gene Haas Foudation - $2,500 schoalrship for Computerized Machine Tool Engineering at Flint Hills Technical CollegeLINK LINK LINKCLOSED (Opens Jan 1)Usually March
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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 22LINKNOW01/10/2026
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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.LINKNOW03/17/2026
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2025 Kansas Buffalo Association Scholarship: The KBA is offering a $1000 scholarship to high school seniors or first-year college freshmen planning to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field. Information ApplicationNOW10/15/2025
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Kansas Promise ScholarshipLINKCLOSED (Opens in Jan)Dependent on CC
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Martin Luther King - Living the Dream ScholarshipLINKCLOSEDUsually DecemberLink 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)LINKNOW02/03/2026
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The Kansas Masonic Foundation makes several categories of scholarships available to high school seniors in Kansas. I have extras of these flyers in my office if you are interested. LINKNOW02/15/2026Link 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 fallLINK LINKCLOSED12/01/2025Helpful 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.LINKCLOSED (Opens Dec 15th)03/02/2026
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Asbury-Mt. Olive United Methodist Church Naomi Regina Green Memorial Scholarship Application: This scholarship is intended to be awarded to any eligible high school graduate who will be attending a post secondary institution, or a high school graduate attending an institution specializing in job training. Special consideration will be given to children of single parents. Membership in faith community, community service volunteer activities, extracurricular school activities, or membership in established community organization will also be given consideration. On paper: See Mrs. Kueny CLOSEDUsually January
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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 AVAILABLELINKCLOSED (opens Jan)Usually FebruaryVisit our website: www.theellisfoundation.org
Enter the username: TEF
Enter the password: Ellis2025
Complete the application and submit
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Kansas State Department of Education Association of Educational Office Professionals (KSDE AEOP) Margaret VanHorn ScholarshipLINKNOW01/09/2026
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Navy ROTC Scholarship Programs in Kansas. FLYERNOW01/31/2026
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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.LINKCLOSEDUsually DecemberFlyer
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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.LINKNOW02/15/2026
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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.LINKCLOSEDUsually March
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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.LINKCLOSEDUsually March
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Kansas Crime Stoppers Scholarship - available to graduating seniors from Kansas high schoolsLINK - temporarily disabled (not working) keeping on the list in case it opens againCLOSED
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North Topeka Rotary Club LINKNOW03/13/2026
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Topeka South Rotary ClubFLYERLINKCLOSEDUsually March
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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.LINKCLOSEDUsually April
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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.FLYERCLOSEDUsually February
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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. APP PDF WORDCLOSEDUsually AprilInformation
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Kansas Kiwanis Foundation: any High School Senior that plans on continuing their education the next school year. High School Seniors should use Form 100. LINK APPNOW02/01/2026
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The Topeka Kiwanis Foundation will be awarding scholarships to selected Topeka/Shawnee County area high school seniors. The scholarship amount this year is $1000.00 ($500.00/semester).LINKCLOSEDUsually April
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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.LINKCLOSEDUsually Spring
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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 CLOSEDUsually February
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Azura Credit Union offers 2 different scholarships - "Above and Beyond" and "Educators for Tomorrow" (for future teachers) LINKCLOSED (Opens Jan 1st)04/01/2026
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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.LINKCLOSEDLINK TO FLYER
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Knights of Columbus James W. Gibbons Assembly #286 scholarship for graduating high school seniors ($1,000)LINKCLOSEDUsually April
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Knights of Columbus Council #534 scholarship for graduating high school seniors or for current college students ($500) two winnersLINKCLOSEDUsually April
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THE TOPEKA EVENING SERTOMA CLUB is pleased to award three (5) scholarships of $1000.00 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 2024-2025 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 APPLICATIONCLOSEDUsually April
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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. LINKCLOSED
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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.Information ApplicationCLOSED (opens Jan)Usually May
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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.LINKCLOSED (Opens Jan)Many scholarships listed, different due dates
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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)		LINKCLOSEDUsually April
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Kansas Board of Regents scholarship lists for the state of KansasLINKCLOSED (Opens Jan)Many scholarships listed, different due dates
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Topeka LULAC Council 11071 Scholarship. The Topeka LULAC Council is offering oen or more scholarship to applicants who meet our eligibility requirements. The total amount offered is $1,000.00 with the maximum amount per scholarship to be determined later by the Council. Applicats must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2 year colleges or vocational schools. FLYERLINKCLOSEDUsually March
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Topeka Area Building Association - The mission of the Scholarship Program is to support and develop teh future of our local construction industry workforce. FLYERLINKCLOSEDUsually AprilAdditional Flyer
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The Topeka (KS) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated: Our chapter is dedicated to assisting young African American students in their pursuit of higher education. LINKCLOSEDUsually April
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The Kansas Motor Carrier Association Foundation awards 5 - $1000 scholarship to high school seniors that wish to enter the trucking industry. FLYERCLOSEDUsually May
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 Kansas ScholarShop aims to restore hope and excitement for students seeking educational and career advancement after high school. With access to millions of scholarships, students can search and find scholarships tailored specifically to their deepest passions.LINKNOWMany scholarships listed, different due dates
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PFLAG Topeka will be awarding $1000 scholarships to LGBTQ or Straight Allies. This will be awarded to a high school graduating senior who will be attending college or technical school. The application is due by May 27th and will be awarded on June 7th.APPCLOSEDUsually May
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The Ad Astra Kansas Foundation is offering two $1,000 scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year! This is your chance to advance your STEM dreams in space sciences, human spaceflight, rocketry or spacecraft mission design.LINKNOW03/01/2026
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PHI DELTA THETA Clarke Jackson Scholarship. Eligibility: 1. Incoming Freshman Man Enrolled at Wichita State U. 2. Strong Academic and Extracurricular Performance 3. Exhibit Phi Delta Theta Cardinal Principles of FriendshipLINKCLOSED
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Profiles in Courage Essay Contest - John F. Kennedy FoundationLINKNOW01/12/2026
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DAR Topeka Chapter Patriots of the Am. Revolution High School Essay Contest (grades 9-12)LINKCLOSED11/15/2025
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Topeka Chapter of the DAR - GOOD CITIZEN scholarship contest (SENIORS ONLY) - see Mrs. Kueny by October 17th if interested in applyingLINKCLOSED11/15/2025
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VFW Post 1650 - Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition (grades 9-12)LINK NOW10/31/2025
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Masonic Lodge #90, Topeka -- Kansas Masonic Essay Contest (grades 11-12). Use the fillable PDF form providedLINKNOW11/01/2025
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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.LINKCLOSED
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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.LINKNOW02/01/2026
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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.FLYERCLOSED
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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.orgFLYERCLOSED
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The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship awards scholarships to high-achieving young women who are in their final year of high school and plan to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United States of Cananda in the next academic year.Link Link FlyerNOW2/1/2026
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Match with scholarships on Common App. First-year students can now match with scholarship opportunities directly in Common App. LINKNOWMany scholarships listed, different due dates
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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.LINKNOW12/16/2025The links are from last year, but I left them for now so you can take a look at what this scholarship is like