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What are Kansas scholarships?
Kansas scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Kansas or looking to go to school in Kansas. Kansas scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Kansas scholarships
Before you apply for Kansas scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Kansas scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Kansas scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Kansas scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Kansas scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Kansas scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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Scholarships for Kansas
ARRL Foundation Inc. PHD Amateur Radio Association Scholarsh
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
$1,000
The PHD Amateur Radio Association Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Amateur Radio License Class. Students at any institution are eligible. Students may be the child of a deceased radio amateur. The applicant must be holding an amateur radio license for at least one year. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
American Legion Department of Kansas High School Oratorical
Due: 3/13/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$25,000
The purpose of the American Legion Department of Kansas High School Oratorical Contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States among high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, rights, and privileges of American citizenship. Students will be awarded scholarships that may be used to attend college or university. All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age of 20 years on the date of the national contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or state accredited homeschool) in which the curriculum of said high school is considered to be of high school level, commencing with grade nine and terminating with grade 12. Students must be enrolled in high school or junior high school during the time of participation at any level of The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest. High school students that graduate early during the school year are eligible to compete if they are not enrolled in a college, university, trade school or other institution of higher learning at the time of the department finals contest. Contestants must be either legally domiciled within or attend an educational institution within the state where they enter competition. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Legion Department of Kansas for more information.
Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
$1,000
The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Amateur Radio License Class. Eligible fields of study are bachelor's degree or higher in electronics, communications, or related fields. Transcripts must include all semesters for which grades have been awarded. If the student is applying for graduate school assistance, high school transcripts are not necessary. The applicant must be holding an amateur radio license for at least one year. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
American Legion Department of Kansas Music Committee Scholar
Due: 2/15/2025
No min. GPA Required
$1,000
The Music Committee Scholarship is available to all Kansas high school students who have distinguished themselves in the field of music and who will major or minor in music at an approved junior college, college, or university. Applicants must have a distinguished background in the field of music and must be an average or better student scholastically. Only high school seniors and college level freshmen or sophomores will be considered. Applicants must provide three letters of reference; only one must be from the applicant's music instructor or teacher. Applications must be received in the American Legion Department of Kansas headquarters. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarship
Due: 2/1/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarship is for students seeking an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Graduate degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering, engineering technology, or industrial technology at an accredited public or private college or university in Kansas. First preference will be given to scholarship applicants who are a child, grandchild, or relative of a current SME Wichita Chapter No. 52 member. Second preference will be given to scholarship applicants who reside within the state of Kansas. Third preference will be given to scholarship applicants who are planning to attend a college or university located in the state of Kansas.
MAC Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students
Due: 3/31/2025
$1,000
The Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration aims to provide financial assistance to a resident or student of the MAC region pursuing education in archival administration and to encourage the study of archival administration. A scholarship and a one-year membership to MAC will be awarded. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Kansas Federation of Republican Women Scholarship
Due: 2/15/2025
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The Kansas Federation of Republican Women Scholarship will be awarded to Republican female college students who are attending graduate school at a college or university with a declared major of Political Science, History, Public Administration, Healthcare, Law or Education. Applicants must be a registered member of the Republican Party. Applicants must be involved in extracurricular activities. Scholarship recipients are eligible to re-apply for a second year as part of the total applicant pool. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Salina Community Foundation for more information.
Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
Due: Varies
No min. GPA Required
$6,314
The Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship is a merit-based service obligation scholarship program that provides financial assistance to both students pursuing bachelor's degree programs and currently licensed teachers pursuing an endorsement in hard-to-fill disciplines or master's degrees in hard-to-fill disciplines or either group planning to teach in an underserved geographic area. Recipients sign agreements to teach one year for each year of scholarship support in Kansas. Recipients are eligible to receive this scholarship for up to ten semesters, which includes both undergraduate and graduate work. Priority in awarding goes to junior and senior level undergraduate students seeking licensure as a teacher. Funds are rarely available for freshman or sophomore students. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Weigand Trust Scholarship
Due: 2/5/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
Amount Varies
Scholarships are available for the traditional fall or spring school year to incoming and upperclassmen attending law school. To be eligible for a Weigand Trust Scholarship, applicants must be a legal resident of the State of Kansas for at least ten years prior to college graduation. Applicants must have taken the LSAT or GRE. If the applicant is an upperclassman, they must be in the top 10 percent of their class to apply. First, students will need to register as a user to establish their student account for their application. Then, they can email their supporting documents to Claudette Glenn. Applicants may submit a written personal statement or a youtube video. Two letters of recommendation are also required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the J.L. Weigand, Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust for more information.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Kansas scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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