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Statewide
Access to Education Scholarship

USAFunds
scholarship@usafunds.org
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USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships are open to high school seniors, currently enrolled college or professional degree students or incoming college or professional degree students. See website for more details.
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship

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2010-2011 High School Seniors may enter this contest for the opportunity to win 1 of 10 $2,000 Scholarships
Cargill Community Scholarship
Targets | SW Kansas & Wichita

Tim Gouldie
Cargill_Scholarships@cargill.com
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Available to all high-school seniors living in communities near Cargill operations
Credit Union of America

Stacy Mahanay, Youth and Education Coordinator
316.265.3272
homeroom@cuofamerica.com
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College-Bound Youth Scholarships: CUA is excited to offer scholarship opportunities to members who are highschool seniors or undergrad students, ages 24 and under. The application below lists eligibility requirements. For more information you may also contact homeroom@cuofamerica.com.
Edgerley-Franklin Urban Leadership Scholarship
Kansas State Inversity

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The Urban Leadership Scholars Program seeks to shape the next generation of great American urban leaders. Urban Leadership Scholars will have the knowledge to make sound judgments, the character to flourish under the pressures of leadership, and the vision to bring new solutions to our nation's most pressing urban needs. They will influence and inspire future generations to value education, hard work, and achieve academic and career success.
Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund
Targets | KU Students

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-0944
scholarships@gkccf.org
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All women enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at the University of Kansas.
Finney Co. 4-H Foundation Scholarship
Targets | Finney County

Contact: Barbara Addison
620-272-3670
baddison@ksu.edu
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Gates Millennium Scholars

1-877-690-4677
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Eligible Students are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American and have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
George and Patricia Semb Science education scholarship fund
Targets | Greater Kansas City Area

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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This fund provides scholarships to students who desire to become science teachers.
Hispanic College Fund

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Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship

Kansas Board of Regents
785-296-3421
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Kansas Foster and Adoptive Children Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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The students eligible for assistance shall be students who are or have been foster children in the State of Kansas, including foster children who have been adopted.
Kansas Vocational Educational Scholarship

Kansas Board of Regents
785-296-3421
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KSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarships

Contact: Lauren | The Kansas Society of CPA's
lauren@kscpa.org
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Offered to high school seniors entering a Kansas college or university the following academic school year. ACT or SAT test scores must be submitted by a counselor or a teacher.
National FFA Collegiate Scholarship

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Pastor Otis L. Cobbins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Targets | Wyandotte, Clay and Platte Counties

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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Sam Walton Community Scholarship

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Must be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2010 and July 31, 2011.
Sammy Award Program
Targets | Graduating Seniors

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See attached file for details.
Simon Youth Foundation
Targets | Graduating Seniors near a Simon Property (Simon Mall)

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The SYF Community Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors living near a Simon property who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school.
The Forget Me Not Scholarship Fund
Targets | Graduating Seniors

Contact: Carol Nazar | Wichita Community Foundation
316-264-4880
cnazar@wichitacf.org
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The Forget Me Not Scholarship Fund was created to enable young men and women in the State of Kansas to enroll in an accredited college, university, seminary, junior college or vocational technical college in the United States.
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program

US Bank
800-375-4494
www.jfklibrary.org
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At U.S. Bank, we know paying for college can be challenging, especially with the cost of college tuition increasing and student financial aid sources decreasing. Here's your opportunity to apply for one of 40 $1,000 scholarships


Northeast Region
1999 Special Scholarship Fund
Targets | Independence, MO

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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Amanda Gardner Memorial Scholarship
Targets | Highland Park High School

Topeka Community Foundation
785.272.4804
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Anna Leigh Riphahn Memorial Scholarship
Targets | Topeka High School

Topeka Community Foundation
785.272.4804
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Black Community Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
blackcommunityfund@gkccf.org
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Black Scholarship Fund

Shannon Stone | UMKC
(816) 235-5749
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All African-American students from Kansas City area high schools who will be attending the University of Missouri - Kansas City are eligible.
Chanda Rubin Champion Charitable Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to graduating female seniors in the 5 county greater Kansas City areas who have played tennis in high school.
Class of 1949 Sarah Thacher McNeive Memorial Scholarship
Targets | Topeka High Juniors

Topeka Community Foundation
785.272.4804
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Del Monte Foods Scholarship
Targets | Shawnee County

Topeka Community Foundation
785.272.4804
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Applicant must be a resident of Shawnee County and a graduating senior of a Shawnee County high school with at least a 3.0 G.P.A.
Diane "Daisy" Wright Memorial Scholarship
Targets | Topeka

Educational Credit Union
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This scholarship will be awarded annually by ECU to a post-secondary student studying for a career in the field of education.
Epps Scholarship Fund
Targets | Missouri Graduating Seniors

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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The Epps Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to college-bound high school seniors based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and an express interest in pursuing a legal education.
General Hospital #2 Perpetual Trust Fund
Targets | Kansas City Metro Area

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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The General Hospital #2 Perpetual Trust Fund awards scholarships to African-American nursing students.
Go-Long Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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Gordon M. Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Targets | Truman High School Graduating Seniors

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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Preference will initially be given to graduating seniors and graduates from Truman High School in Independence, Missouri, and to students attending Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Targets | Kansas City Metro Area

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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Hispanic students who are permanent residents of the KC area who will be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student.
Housing Authority of Kansas City, MO Resident Scholarship Program Fund
Targets | Missouri Residents

Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri
816-968-4100
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Residents of property or developments owned by Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri.
James R. Goheen Scholarship Fund
Targets | USD #500 graduating seniors

Contact your high school counselor for more information
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Provide scholarships to assist qualified high school seniors of USD #500, Wyandotte County, KS, to attend post secondary education programs.
Jeffrey C. Wicina Wrestling Scholarship Fund
Targets | Greater Kansas City Area

Contact your high school guidance counselor or wrestling coach for more information
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Students eligible for assistance shall be nominated by their high school wrestling coach and shall exhibit character, work ethic, personality, academics, citizenship and the ability to overcome a challenge.
Katherine "Kem" McHugh Scholarship
Targets | U.S.D. #501

Topeka Community Foundation
785.272.4804
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This scholarship which recognizes a graduating high school senior who has excelled in music or science, was established by Katherine Kem McHugh. Ms. McHugh retired after a 40-year career as a teacher and school counselor.
L. A. "Bud" Moore Memorial Scholarship
Targets | Topeka

Topeka Community Foundation
785.272.4804
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Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a Teamster Local #696 member. In addition the applicant must be a graduating senior from a Kansas High School with a minimum of a 3.0 G.P.A. and planning to attend a Kansas community college, university or vo-tech.
Lawrence High School Local Scholarship
Targets | Lawrence High School

Contact: Mr. Vaughn - Counselor
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Lawrence Lions Club
Targets | Lawrence High School graduating seniors

Contact: Lawrence High Guidance Counselor
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Margaret Fowler Scholarship
Targets | Topeka West High School

Topeka Community Foundation
785.272.4804
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Applicant must be a female who is a graduating senior from Topeka West High School, and who is planning to pursue a career in education. In addition, applicant must have participated in high school athletics, lettering at least one time, and have a minimum 3.2 G.P.A.
Marjorie Helen Lanning Memorial Scholarship
Targets | Shawnee County

Topeka Community Foundation
785.272.4804
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Applicant must be a female, a resident of Shawnee County, and a graduating senior of a Shawnee County high school. In addition, the applicant must have been a member of the high school basketball or golf team.
Petro-Topeka High School Foreign Exchange Scholarship
Targets | Topeka High School

Topeka Community Foundation
785.272.4804
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This scholarship was established in order to assist a Topeka High School student with the expenses associated with a foreign exchange program.
Ray and Rita Mohr Scholarship
Targets | Shawnee County

Topeka Community Foundation
785.272.4804
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Applicant must be a graduating senior at any Topeka, Shawnee County or Kansas school or have a high school diploma or equivalent from any Topeka, Shawnee County or Kansas School.
Ruth Stout Wright and A.J. Stout Scholarship
Targets | Topeka High

Topeka Community Foundation
785.272.4804
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Applicant must be a graduating senior of Topeka High School who is planning to pursue a career in the field of education.
Second Chance Scholarship Fund
Targets | Kansas City Metro Area

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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For students who have had some adversity in their lives but who desire a second chance at a brighter future by continuing their education at a two-year or four-year college or university or at a vocational or technical school.
Transition into Post-Secondary Studies (TIPS) Scholarship
Targets | Kansas City Metro Area

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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Purpose is to support high functioning students with special learning needs
Trent Green Scholarship Fund
Targets | Kansas City, Kansas

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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Vince Bilardo Sr. MEmorial Music scholarship fund
Targets | Kansas City Metro Area

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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Washburn University Leadership Institute Scholarship
Targets | Washburn Students

Washburn University Leadership Institute
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New, current and transfer students who have demonstrated leadership initiative, academic excellence and participation in extra-curricular activities during high school and college may be eligible for leadership scholarships.
Wichman Family Nursing Scholarship
Targets | Johnson County College Students

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
816-842-7444
scholarships@gkccf.org
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To provide scholarships to students who are attending Johnson County Community College and pursuing their RN degree through the nursing program


Southwest Region
Beef Empire Days Scholarship
Targets | Kansas Graduating Seniors

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$500.00 Scholarships will be awarded to area High School Seniors who are pursuing agricultural related higher education degrees.
Golden Plains Credit Union Scholarship
Targets | Garden City

Scholarship application forms are available at all GPCU locations.
620.275.2151
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Available to Golden Plains Credit Union members, who are enrolled in or who plan to enroll as a full-time student at a university, junior college, or trade school in the fall.
Jim Johnson Scholarship

Contact Chris Foltz
Christopher.Foltz@noaa.gov
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The announcement for the 2010-2011 Jim Johnson Scholarship will be mailed to area schools around January 2011. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Scholarship Chairperson Chris Foltz (NWS Goodland).
Kansas 4-H Scholarship
Targets | Finney County

Barbara Addison
620-272-3670
baddison@ksu.edu
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Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship
Targets | Garden City

Garden City High School Career Center
Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship
Targets | Garden City

Garden City High School Career Center


Wichita Metro Area
The E. Eugene Carter Scholarship Fund
Targets | Wichita East High School Only

Contact your school counselor for applications
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$2,500 is given annually to a graduating senior from East High School in Wichita, KS. Follow the link above to see requirements.
The J.D. Edmiston Scholarship Fund for Track and Field Athletes
Targets | Wichita East High School Only

Contact your school counselor for applications
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This Fund awards two scholarships annually to one male and one female student graduating from East High School in Wichita, KS. Follow the link above to see requirements.
The Joyce Focht Memorial Scholarship Fund
Targets | USD259 Graduating Seniors

Carol Nazar | Wichita Community Foundation
316-264-4880
cnazar@wichitacf.org
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This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has persevered in the face of great hardship, puts service to others above self and has achieved either academically or otherwise.
The Matthew Aaron Gamm Memorial Scholarship
Targets | USD259 Graduating Seniors

Carol Nazar | Wichita Community Foundation
316-264-4880
cnazar@wichitacf.org
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This scholarship strives to recognize those individuals who dare to dream, question the world around them and in spite of struggles, maintain a zest for life. The emphasis for this scholarship is to empower second chances rather than to honor academic achievement.
The Optimist Memorial Scholarship Fund
Targets | Sedgwick County Graduating Seniors

Contact: Carol Nazar | Wichita Community Foundation
316-264-4880
cnazar@wichitacf.org
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The Russ and Helen Meyer Scholarship Fund
Targets | Graduating Seniors

Carol Nazar | Wichita Community Foundation
316-264-4880
cnazar@wichitacf.org
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Established in 1996, post-high school scholarships are given annually with a first preference to graduating seniors from each Metro alternative school in the Wichita area regardless of grade point average. Second preference shall be given to graduating seniors within the USD259 public school system in the Wichita KS area who are not commonly eligible for other scholarship opportunities.