Abbot & Fenner Business Consultants

Recipients: High school juniors or seniors, or students currently registered in an accredited postsecondary institution between the ages of 16 and 30
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements of Applicant: Write an essay between 500 and 1,000 words on subject provided by the donor
Application Deadline: June 19
Contact Information: Information is available at Abbot & Fenner Business Consultants.

Accountants, National Society

Recipients: Accounting students entering their second, third or fourth year.
Amount of Scholarship: $500 - $2,000.
Requirements of Applicant: Students majoring in accounting with a "B" or better grade point average. Students enrolled in a degree program at an accredited 2-year or 4 year college or university. Only U.S. or Canadian citizens attending a U.S. accredited business school, college or university may apply.
Application Deadline: March 10
Contact Information: An application and additional information on these scholarships are available at the National Society of Accountants website.

AES Engineering Solutions

Recipients: Entrants must submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words on one of two questions that are posted on their website. See Web for details.
Amount of Scholarship: $500.
Requirements of Applicant: See website - scholarship is intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study and is awarded based on character, personal merit and commitment.
Application Deadline: October 8
Contact Information: See website - AES Engineering Solutions 

Altrusa International Woman’s Scholarship Award

Recipients: Women residing in Lawrence or Douglas County who demonstrate financial need. Must also be enrolled in or accepted by an academic or career training program, working toward a career goal.
Amount of Scholarship: $500
Requirements of Applicant: Turn in a completed application, along with a letter explaining why you think you should be considered for the scholarship; and a letter of recommendation from an instructor or faculty member. Send the completed materials to: Altrusa International, Inc. of Lawrence, Kansas Scholarship Committee 515 Rockledge Road Lawrence, KS 66049
Application Deadline: Application materials must be postmarked by March 31
Contact Information: Contact Rachel Rademacher at 785-865-5308 or by email with any questions or review the Altrusa International website.

American Business Women's Assoc MO-KAN Chapter

Recipients: Women beginning their second year of study in August.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements of Applicant: GPA of 2.5 or better, citizens of the United States and residents of Kansas or Missouri, studying at JCCC, Longview Community College or Penn Valley Community College.
Application Deadline: Received prior to March 31
Contact Information: To apply, please email your name, phone number and email address to Katheleen Richer or contact her at 913-645-4340. For information about the American Business Women's Association go to American Business Women's Association on the Web.

American Dental Association Foundation

Recipients: Dental students and underrepresented minority dental students attending a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
Amount of Scholarship: Up to $2,500
Requirements of Applicant: U.S. Citizen, financial need, full-time student, GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Application Deadline: Unknown
Contact Information: Check their website at American Dental Association Foundation. Click on the Education links. You can also check with the Dental Hygiene program at JCCC for scholarship information.

Angel & Maude Munoz Hispanic Scholarship

Recipients: Hispanic students enrolled in or applying for enrollment at JCCC or in a cosmetology program.
Amount of Scholarship: 50% of tuition
Requirements of Applicant: Receiving a Pell Grant, have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. See application for all that applies.
Application Deadline: Ongoing, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Information: Information is available online.

Beauty Schools Marketing Group Scholarship

Recipients: Students who are pursuing a career in any field of cosmetology and are not currently in a cosmetology program.
Amount of Scholarship: $2500
Requirements of Applicant: Applicants need to fill out a short entry form and answer three essay questions. Cannot already be in cosmetology school. Must not be a resident of Florida, New York or Rhode Island.
Application Deadline: October 31. Future scholarships vary by date.
Contact Information: Applicants can apply and receive additional information at Beauty Schools Directory, http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/cosmetology-school-scholarships.php, or contact Heather Physioc at Heather.Physioc@plattformad.com.

BigSun Athletics Scholarship

Recipients: Student-athletes who are participating in a sport at their high school or post-secondary institution.
Amount of Scholarship: $500
Requirements of Applicant: All athletes. Apply by writing an essay.
Application Deadline: June 24
Contact Information: Check their website at BigSun Athletics.

Bill Spaniol Memorial Scholarship

Recipients: Kansas high school seniors or other persons entering a Kansas college or university, pursuing a degree in environmental science or related area.
Amount of Scholarship: $500
Requirements of Applicant: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 with a GPA in major field of study of 3.2 at the time of the application. Must also show an interest in the biological or physical sciences. Provide two letters of reference as well as complete the personal inventory form.
Application Deadline: May 31
Contact Information: Information is available at Kansas Environmental Health Association then select Scholarship Information.

Brown Foundation - Teacher Quest Scholarship

Recipients: Minority students who have been formally admitted to a teacher education program and plan to enter the teaching profession.
Amount of Scholarship: Check scholarship information
Requirements of Applicant: Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, enrolled half-time, two letters of recommendation. See application for all that applies.
Application Deadline: March 20
Contact Information: Online application and information are available at Brown Foundation and by email at Brownfound@juno.com.

Cancer Survivor's Program

The American Cancer Society's Heartland Division announces a program to help cancer survivors pay for college expenses.
Recipients: Residents of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Hawaii or Texas who are citizens of the U.S. and have had a cancer diagnosis before the age of 21 and are 25 years old or younger when applying.
Amount of Scholarship: Up to $1,500 will be awarded, limited to availability of funds.
Requirements of Applicant: Applicants must have been accepted to an accredited university, community college or vocational technical school and be 25 years of age or younger at the time of application. See website for all requirements.
Application Deadline: March 8
Contact Information: Request an application and information from Phyllis Caron at 512-919-1910 or by email at Phyllis.Caron@cancer.org. You will need to provide your name, mailing address, county, telephone numbers (home & cell), parents name and parents mailing address. Also state how you learned of the scholarship program, whether you are enrolled in a nursing program and your e-mail address.

Chemical Society, American

Recipients: Candidates must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American and seeking undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences.
Amount of Scholarship: Up to $2,500 for freshmen; up to $3,000 for sophomores; $5,000 for juniors and seniors.
Requirements of Applicant: U.S. citizen or permanent resident of U.S., full-time student, high academic achievers in chemistry or scienc, FAFSA
Application Deadline: March 1
Contact Information: 800-227-5558, ext. 6250. An application can also be accessed at American Chemical Society Scholars Program or send an email to scholars@acs.org.

Community College Scholarships - Coca-Cola Scholars Found.

Recipients: Students attending a two-year institution and planning on acquiring an associate's degree.
Amount of Scholarship: Annually awards approximately 400 scholarships of $1,000 or $2,000.
Requirements of Applicant: Each campus can nominate one student. Students must have a GPA of 2.5, community service, employed part-time or full-time, and be enrolled in at least two courses during the upcoming fall term at a two-year institution. Must be planning to acquire an associate's degree from their institution.
Application Deadline: Application is available beginning in March with a deadline of May 31
Contact Information: For applications and information regarding campus contacts and complete eligibility requirements see Cola-Cola Scholars Foundation.

Community College Scholarships - Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Recipients: Current students, recent alumni and those ready to transfer to a four-year college.
Amount of Scholarship: Approximately 50 scholarships worth up to $30,000 per year.
Requirements of Applicant: Each campus can nominate two students or recent alumni. See Web for complete information. The foundation seeks applicants with academic excellence and unmet financial need, among other criteria.
Application Deadline: February 1
Contact Information: For complete information, including campus contacts and complete eligibility requirements, see Jack Kent Cooke Foundation or call 1-800-498-6478.

Community College Scholarships - Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Recipients: Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage; be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or have a passport stamped I-551 (not expired).
Amount of Scholarship: Various scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 for students transferring from a two-year college to a four-year institution.
Requirements of Applicant: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (though some are higher) and apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA. Application is online; see contact information below.
Application Deadline: February 28 and December 15
Contact Information: For more information, including application and complete eligibility requirements, see Hispanic Scholarship fund or call 1-877-473-4636.

Continuing Education Scholarship - Almedia Greever

Recipients: Must be a graduate of a Winfield high school in Winfield, KS.
Amount of Scholarship: $500
Requirements of Applicant: Must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of course work with a grade point average of at least 2.5.
Application Deadline: March 27
Contact Information: Application and information are available from Soroptimist International of Winfield, Kansas. Stephanie Lynne, 418 Steven St, Winfield, KS 67156 or call 620-221-1677.

Council of Clubs Kansas City Scholarship

Recipients: Youth of the metropolitan Kansas City area. Must be attending a Missouri or Kansas technical school, college or university, within a 50-mile radius of Tenth and Main Streets, Kansas City, MO.
Amount of Scholarship: $500
Requirements of Applicant: Have a "B" average from the previous semester, shown leadership potential and financial need. See application for all that applies.
Application Deadline: March 31
Contact Information: Information is available at Truman Heartland Community Foundation, then select Grants and Scholarships, then Scholarship Funds and find link for Council of Clubs Greater Kansas City Scholarship information, or by calling 816-836-8189.

Dane G. Hansen Community College Scholarship

Recipients: Students who graduated from a high school in one of the 26 designated counties of northwest Kansas.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,000
Requirements of Applicant: Must have completed a minimum of 32 hours of college credit by the spring semester and transferring to a four-year accredited public, private or church-related Kansas college or university. a 3.0 grade point average is required along with good character and leadership qualities. Three letters of reference are required.
Application Deadline: December 15
Contact Information: Information is available at Dane G. Hansen Foundation, or by calling 785-689-4832.

Disaboom Live Forward

Recipients: Students with disabilities and sometimes their caregivers. A number of search options, some condition-specific and other group-specific.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies by scholarship up to $20,000
Requirements of Applicant: See rules and application for all that applies.
Application Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Contact Information: Information about scholarships is available at disaboom, then select the link for Resources and then Disability Scholarship Resources.

Early Childhood Professional Development Scholarship

Recipients: 18 years or older, seeking a degree in early education, work in a licensed center or family child care home that is working toward quality improvement.
Amount of Scholarship: Covers tuition, fees and books.
Requirements of Applicant: Must be working at licensed center of family child care home for minimum of 30 days and completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Application Deadline: March 1 for summer semester, June 11 for following fall semester and October 8 for following spring semester.
Contact Information: Complete information is available at the website for the Mid-America Regional Council - Early Learning Metropolitan Council on Early Learning, then select the link for Professional Development, then Scholarship Programs. You may also call Laura Reinsel with questions at 816-701-8312 or email her at lreinsel@mark.org.

Engineers Club of Kansas City

Recipients: Greater Kansas City area residents pursuing an accredited engineering degree.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies
Requirements of Applicant: See application for all that applies; does require proof of financial need.
Application Deadline: June 15
Contact Information: Information is available from local high school guidance counselors or request copy from Trevor H. Cooke, SAC Chairman, 913-458-3034, or email to Trevor H Cooke.

Executive Women International ASIST Scholarship Program

Recipients: For students, male or female, who have financial need and socially, physically and economically challenged adults who are responsible for small children.
Amount of Scholarship: Up $2,000.
Requirements of Applicant: Must have clearly defined career goals and objectives and specify the educational requirements to attain them. Must utilize a re-entry program available through JCCC, community agencies and service groups or career professionals. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must submit two letters of recommendation. Must reside in an area served by the Kansas City Chapter of Executive Women International (Greater Kansas City Area). See the application for all requirements.
Application: ASIST Scholarship 
Application Deadline: February 28
Contact Information: Check their website at Executive Women International and select Community and then Scholarship.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Recipients: Low-income, minority students who will be enrolling for the first time at an accredited college or university for the following fall semester full time. Must be a U.S. citizen or national or legal permanent resident.
Amount of Scholarship: $300 to $1,200
Requirements of Applicant: Must have a GPA of 3.3 on unweighted 4.0 scale or earned a GED, be Pell Grant eligible, as determined by filing the FAFSA, demonstrate leadership abilities. See website for all criteria required.
Application Deadline: Postmarked by January 11 or submitted online by this date for following fall, summer deadline is June 19 and GMS renewal applications are due July 24.
Contact Information: Check thier website The Gates Millennium Scholars for all conditions that apply.

Gilman International Scholarship

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Recipients: Must be receiving a federal Pell Grant, applying or accepted into a study-abroad program eligible for credit by the student's institution of higher education in the U.S. This scholarship is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Amount of Scholarship: Up to $5,000 per scholarship.
Requirements of Applicant: Federal Pell Grant eligible, study abroad program for credit, at least four weeks in one country. See application for all requirements.
Application Deadline: See website as this varies by semester.
Contact Information: An application and additional information on these scholarships are available at Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. 

Givens/Mounkes Memorial Scholarship c/o Lenexa Optimist Club

Recipients: Incoming freshmen or recent high school graduates
Amount of Scholarship: Tuition only up to $500 a semester.
Requirements of Applicant: Johnson County resident, incoming freshman or recent high school graduate
Application Deadline: April 15
Contact Information: Don Hamner by phone at 913-441-2895 or by e-mail dhamner@kc.surewest.net.

Greater Lee's Summit Health Care Foundation

Recipients: Students pursuing a health care degree in the following areas: medical school, nursing school RN or BSN, or pharmacy school. Must currently live in Lee's Summit, Mo., or have graduated from area high school, including Blue Springs HS.
Amount of Scholarship: $4,000 - 6,000
Requirements of Applicant: Must have a GPA of 3.0, completed one year in chosen field of study; provide three letters of recommendation. See application for all that applies.
Application Deadline: March 1
Contact Information: Information is available at Greater Lee's Summit Health Care Foundation then select scholarship request process. You may also send questions to scholarship@lshealthcare.org.

Greater Salina Community Foundation Scholarships

Recipients: Varies by scholarships, but check Web page for scholarships. Kansas residency is required for most scholarships; some are for students transferring to a 4-year Kansas institution. One specifically for community college students is the Hale Family Sunflower Promise.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies
Requirements of Applicant: Minimum GPA varies by scholarship. Check Web for all that applies.
Application Deadline: March 31
Contact Information: Check website at Greater Salina Community Foundation, and click on Current Scholarships. You may also call them 785-823-1800 or contact them by e-mail at Jenny Stack.

Gwendolyne Hawley Trust Scholarship

Recipients: Students who are Kansas residents and are blind or visually impaired.
Amount of Scholarship: $500 - $1,800
Requirements of Applicant: Sponsor such as teacher or counselor, enrolled in at least 9 credit hours. See application for all that applies.
Application Deadline: Received by March 30
Contact Information: Information and the application can be found on the site Kansas State School for the Blind regarding this scholarship.

HACU-Hispanic Assoc. of Colleges & Universities Scholarships

Recipients: Students within specific programs of study.
Amount of Scholarship: varies
Requirements of Applicant: GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale, studying at an HACU-member college, including JCCC.
Application Deadline: Received prior to May 28
Contact Information: An application and information can be viewed at HACU Scholarship Program. Information can also be requested by email.

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS)

Recipients: HIAS assisted refugees or asylees.
Amount of Scholarship: $2000.
Requirements of Applicant: Must be a refugee or asylee who was assisted by HIAS to come to the U.S. You must have immigrated after January 1, 1992. See application for other requirements.
Application Deadline: March 1 - applications available in mid-December.
Contact Information: Check HIAS website for additional information and application at Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. Select U.S. and then the link for Scholarships. For other questions email scholarship@hais.org or call 212-613-1358. Applications are usually available December 1 of the prior year.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Recipients: Hispanic student living in the greater Kansas City area. Students must show proven academic merit, financial need and community involvement.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies
Requirements of Applicant: Hispanic students enrolled full time, residing in the greater Kansas City area. See application for all that applies.
Application Deadline: March 1
Contact Information: Information is available at Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, then select RESOURCES, then Scholarship Application.

Home Depot Trade Scholarship

Recipients: Students currently enrolled in a building and construction trade school program at a college, university or accredited educational institution.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements of Applicant: See scholarship application for all that applies. Open to students who are entering their final year or term of the degree work or career program.
Application Deadline: April 30
Contact Information: Additional information can be found on the website for The Home Depot Trade Scholarship or by calling 1-877-743-5327.

Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship

Recipients: Student or the child of a parent who works at a Hy-Vee location or subsidiary. See scholarship criteria for how this differs for a high school senior verses a college student.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.
Requirements of Applicant: Full-time student, references, transcript and/or ACT score and your personal statement of your future goals. See website for all that applies.
Application Deadline: February 10
Contact Information: Information is available at Hy-Vee. Select Company, then Scholarships. You may also contact Lynn Hoskins by email at lhoskins@hy-vee.com

infoComm International AV Scholarship

Recipients: Students who are pursuing postsecondary education for a career in audiovisual industry. Areas of study can include audition video, telecommunications, electronics, technical aspect of the theater, data networking, software development and information technology. Other majors may be considered if they can demonstrate a relationship to career goals in the industry.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,200 - $1,500
Requirements of Applicant: Minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, enrolled 3/4 time (9 credit hours), two letters of recommendation. See application for all that applies.
Application Deadline: May 14
Contact Information: Application and information are available at infoComm International.

Insurance, CPCU, Percy S. Lorie Scholarship

Recipients: Students who have completed 90 hours of college-level classes.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,000
Requirements of Applicant: Students majoring in insurance or a related field (such as math or accounting, but not limited to) and have insurance-related work experience.
Application Deadline: October 1
Contact Information: An application and additional information on these scholarships is available at CPCU Society, Kansas City Chapter or may be obtained by writing to: the Scholarship Committee, Kansas City Chapter of CPCU, P O Box 26842, Overland Park, KS 66225-6785.

IFMA Kansas City Chapter

Recipients: Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student or a part-time graduate student enrolled in a Kansas or Missouri college or university.
Amount of Scholarship: Minimum of $500, may be more depending on the number of qualified applicants.
Requirements of Applicant: Student must be in curriculum relating to facility management. Those curriculums include, but are not limited to, the study of interior design, architecture, engineering, business operations, construction science and environmental design. Must be a full-time student.
Application Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 4
Contact Information: Applications and complete information are on the website Kansas City IFMA. You may also e-mail Julie Robinson kcifmascholarship@gmail.com for more information.

ISA - Educational Foundation Scholarship

Recipients: Students attending college or university who are enrolled in a program in instrumentation, systems or automation discipline.
Amount of Scholarship: Unknown.
Requirements of Applicant: Must be enrolled at a college or university, have a 3.0 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Application Deadline: Must be postmarked by February 16 and received by February 26
Contact Information: Check the website at International Society of Automation, then type Scholarships in the search field and print the information found in either PDF or Word file.

John Mingenback Memorial Scholarship

Recipients: Graduates of a Barton County high school, who will be attending full time and majoring in a health/medical related field. This does include dentistry.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies.
Requirements of Applicant: Full-time student, resident of Barton County and have a 3.0 or greater grade point average.
Application Deadline: March 31,
Contact Information: Information is available at Golden Belt Community Foundation select Grants and Scholarships. 

Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardener Scholarship-Horticulture AAS Degree

Recipients: Johnson County residents enrolled in the JCCC horticulture program. Student must have completed at least one semester of full-time study in the Horticulture AAS degree with at least 9 credits of horticulture courses from the required class list in the JCCC horticulture curriculum.
Amount of Scholarship: $500
Requirements of Applicant: Submission of completed Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners Horticulture AAS Application (for the Horticulture AAS degree), questionnaire and recommendation letters by application deadline.
Application Deadline: May 31
Contact Information: Please contact Lekha Sreedhar at lsreedha@jccc.edu or (913) 469-8500 x3763

Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardener Scholarship-Horticulture Certification Program

Recipients: Johnson County residents enrolled in the JCCC horticulture program. Student must have completed at least one semester of full-time study in one of the Horticulture Certification programs with at least 9 credits of horticulture courses from the required class list in the JCCC horticulture curriculum.
Amount of Scholarship: $500
Requirements of Applicant: Submission of completed Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners Horiticulture Certificate Application (for the Horticulture Certificate program), questionnaire and recommendation letters by application deadline.
Application Deadline: December 23
Contact Information: Please email Lekha Sreedhar at call 913-469-8500 ext. 3763 

KC Blind All-Stars Foundation
Gwendolyne Hawley Trust Scholarship Award Program

Recipients: Kansas residents who are blind or visually impaired
Amount of Scholarship: $500 - $1,800
Requirements of Applicant: Applicant must complete all required components of the application and provide all required documentation.
Application Deadline: April 27
Contact Information: For more information, please call 913-281-3308 ext. 306, or email sfendorf@kssdb.org.

Kansas Board of Regents for Kansas Residents

Recipients: Kansas residents
Amount of Scholarship: Varies
Requirements of Applicant: Vary depending upon which scholarship you are applying for and date of graduation. See application.
Application Deadline: May 1
Contact Information: Information is available at Kansas Board of Regents, Student Financial Assistance, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 520, Topeka, KS 66612-1368; 785-296-3517; fax 785-296-0983; Kansas Board of Regents.

Kansas Foster & Adoptive Children Fund

Recipients: Students who are or have been foster children in Kansas, including those who have been adopted.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies
Requirements of Applicant: Check with the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for all that applies.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round; awards will be made on June 1 and November 1 of each year.
Contact Information: Contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation at 816-842-0944. You can also find additional information on the website Greater Kansas City Community Foundation; click on Resources, then Scholarships. Check for this listing under Collegiate Undergraduate.

Kansas Nurses Foundation

Recipients: Kansas resident pursuing an RN degree or higher.
Amount of Scholarship: $300 to $1,000
Requirements of Applicant: Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, provide three confidential letters of recommendation, proof of acceptance in the nursing program. See application for all that applies.
Application Deadline: June 30
Contact Information: Information is available at Kansas State Nurses Association, then select the link for Kansas Nurses Foundation and then scroll down to the scholarship application.

Kansas Nutrition Council

Recipients: Students studying to be nutritionists, usually must be a junior or senior level student.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.
Requirements of Applicant: Must be a Kansas resident, see application form for all that applies.
Application Deadline: March 1
Contact Information: Check the website at Kansas Nutrition Council or contact Barbara Beier at 785-368-2155 or by e-mail to barbara.beier@snco.us.

Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants

Recipients: Kansas high school seniors entering a Kansas college or university, pursuing an accounting degree.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies - $500 and up
Requirements of Applicant: Rank high in the ACT or SAT examination, attend a Kansas university or college and plan to major in accounting.
Application Deadline: March 9 for ACT/SAT test scores, completed questionnaire/essay is April 20
Contact Information: Information is available at KSCPA then select scholarship information. You can call 800-222-0452 or send an e-mail to tony@kscpa.org. You can also contact your high school counselor for information. College level scholarships are also available. Check website for all.

Legacy Foundation for the Arts

Recipients: Student in an intensive study program in piano, voice - classical, musical theatre and dance. Students must be between the ages of 12 and 22 and reside or attend school with a 75-mile radius of Kansas City.
Amount of Scholarship: Up to $1,000
Requirements of Applicant: See scholarship application for all that applies and other criteria. There is a $10 submission fee.
Application Deadline: Postmarked by February 8
Contact Information: An application is available at the Legacy Foundation for the Arts or by calling 913-526-5501.

MALDEF Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Recipients: One of the goals of MALDEF is to encourage all students, regardless of immigration status, to seek private scholarships for their educational expenses.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies by scholarship.
Requirements of Applicant: See scholarships for all that applies.
Application Deadline: Varies by scholarship.
Contact Information: Information about a number of scholarships students can apply for can be found at MALDEF.

Marine Corps Scholarship

Recipients: Son or daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the Reserve, or of a former Marine or Marine Reservist who received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or who was killed while in the service of our country. You may also be considered if you are the son or daughter of an active duty, Reserve or former U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving or has served with the U.S. Marine Corps.
Amount of Scholarship: $500 to $10,000
Requirements of Applicant: Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate, or be enrolled in an undergraduate or post high school accredited college, university or vocational/technical school. Minimum GPA of 2.0. Maximum family adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less as shown on IRS tax forms. Income requirement is waived for any applicant whose parent was killed in combat in the Global War on Terror.
Application Deadline: March 1 for graduating high school seniors and April 15 for all other students.
Contact Information: An application and additional information on these scholarships are available at the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, or by calling 800-292-7777.

Medical Alliance of the Metro Medical Society of Greater KC

Recipients: Student who is accepted into an accredited college or university program and pursuing a career in nursing or other allied health career such as occupational therapy or physical therapy.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements of Applicant: Maintained a GPA of 3.5 or above, show financial need and be a resident of the Metropolitan Kansas City area. Must be sophomore or beyond - see application for all that applies.
Application Deadline: March 1
Contact Information: Information is available at Truman Heartland Community Foundation and then by selecting link for Grants and Scholarships.

Mid-America Mensa

Recipients: All students in area served by Mid-America Mensa who will be attending accredited U.S. institutions of postsecondary education in the coming year. It is NOT necessary that applicant be a member of Mensa.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies
Requirements of Applicant: Submit essay (no more than 550 words) and contest entry form
Application Deadline: January 15.
Contact Information: Rules and an entry form are available online. Select Scholarships, then US Process, then scholarship application and enter your ZIP Code.

Military Children

Recipients: Dependent unmarried children under the age of 23 of members of the military - see website for all who are eligible.
Amount of Scholarship: $1500 from each Commissary location with qualified applicants.
Requirements of Applicant: Information is usually available in early November. Applicants should ensure that they, as well as their sponsor, are currently enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database and that they have a current ID card. Students must be enrolled full time and have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 basis) and working on their first undergraduate degree. See website for all conditions.
Application Deadline: Must be received by February 24
Contact Information: Check scholarships for military children on the Military Scholar website.

MUST Scholarship Program

Recipients: Scholarships for students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) discipline at an accredited college or university in the United States. Especially want undeserved populations to apply: women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and persons with disabilities.
Amount of Scholarship: Up to one-half of tuition and fees not to exceed $10,000.
Requirements of Applicant: U. S. Citizen, reside in the US or Territories of the U. S., full-time student, GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale, pursuing a degree in physical science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Application Deadline: March 1
Contact Information: Check their web site at Hispanic College Fund and click on link under Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics for NASA MUST.

National Association of Women in Construction - Greater Kansas City, Mo. Chapter

Recipients: Awards are made to both male and female students pursuing a career in a construction-related field.
Amount of Scholarship: $500 to $2,500
Requirements of Applicant: Applicant must be pursuing a career in a construction-related field. You must be enrolled as a full-time student and have at least one term of study remaining in a course of studies leading to a degree or an associate degree in a construction-related field. Part-time students are not eligible for awards.
Application Deadline: Postmarked by March 31. All applicants will be notified by April 30.
Contact Information: Applications can be downloaded from the chapter’s website , or they can be requested by email from Brooke Schnurr or by phone at 913-754-3941.

National Federation of the Blind

Recipients: High-achieving, full-time student who is legally blind in post-high school degree program in the United States.
Amount of Scholarship: Scholarships will be awarded from $3,000 to $12,000.
Requirements of Applicant: Applicant must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time post-high school course of study in the fall semester in the United States.
Application Deadline: March 31
Contact Information: An application and additional information on these scholarships are available at the National Federation of the Blind. Questions can be directed by e-mail Scholarships at NFB.

National Restaurant Assoc. Educational Found. Scholarships

Recipients: Undergraduate or high school senior or GED graduates.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,500 and $2,500
Requirements of Applicant: U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, 2.75 GPA or better, depending on the scholarship, restaurant or food service work-related experience. See application for all criteria.
Application Deadline: Varies by scholarship - March 31, July 31 and October 31
Contact Information: Information regarding the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships and Mentoring Program can be found at NRAEF or call 800-765-2122 ext 738.

Nursing Scholarship General Hospital #2 Perpetual Trust Fund

Recipients: African-American students enrolled in any accredited school of nursing in the five-county Greater Kansas City area and St. Joseph, Mo.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies
Requirements of Applicant: Written essay; official transcript; passport picture; two academic letters of reference; reference from a non-related person.
Application Deadline: March 31
Contact Information: An application and additional information on these scholarships are available at Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. Select Resources, then Scholarships and from the Collegiate Undergraduate list, "General Hospital #2 Perpetual Trust Fund."

Nursing Scholarship, Kansas Board of Regents

Recipients: Kansas resident admitted to nursing degree program at an eligible Kansas post-secondary institution and commitment by an eligible sponsor to fund up to half of the scholarship and provide full-time employment to the recipient within 6 months after licensure.
Amount of Scholarship: LPN students are eligible for $2,500 and RN students are eligible for $3,500. Sponsors pay from $1,000 to one-half of the scholarship, and the State of Kansas pays the remaining amount.
Requirements of Applicant: Completed FAFSA; Kansas resident; admitted to nursing degree program at an eligible Kansas postsecondary institution; obtain sponsorship from a medical provider for whom you want to work.
Application Deadline: FAFSA must be processed by May 1 and the nursing application should be submitted as soon as possible for best consideration. Awards are based on the receipt date of the Nursing Service Scholarship Application and will be made as long as funds are available. If conditions of eligibility are not met, this does become a loan. See website for all that applies.
Contact Information: Information is available at Kansas Board of Regents, Student Financial Assistance, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 520, Topeka, KS 66612-1368; 785-296-3421; fax 785-296-0983; or by visiting the Kansas Board of Regents website and selecting Student Financial Aid and then Scholarships and Grants.

Nursing Scholarships, National Student Nurses' Assoc Inc.

The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association Inc. in memory of Frances Tompkins.

Recipients: Undergraduate students who are pursuing their first degree in nursing.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 to $2,500.
Requirements of Applicant: Currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program, be attending at least 6 hours, establish financial need and be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
Application Deadline: January 14 (note early-bird deadline is December 14)
Contact Information: More information is available at National Student Nurses' Association and then click on the link for Foundation.

Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarship

Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation has joined forces with Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs

Recipients: Must be in a course of study that may lead to a career in manufacturing.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies up to $5,000
Requirements of Applicant: Full-time student with a minimum 3.0 GPA for a college scholarship or a 2.5 GPA for a trade, technical or two-year college school scholarship, enrolled in a postsecondary program leading to a career in manufacturing technology.
Application Deadline: March 21
Contact Information: An online application and additional information on these scholarships are available at the Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation and then select the Scholarships link. Or you may call 888-394-4362 or e-mail foundation@fmanet.org

Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award

Recipients: Students who overcome the challenges of epilepsy, are successful in school, and have done well in activities outside the classroom or in the community.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,000
Requirements of Applicant: Must be under a doctor's care for epilepsy, be a good student who participates in activities outside of school, and can be a high school senior through graduate school.
Application Deadline: June 15
Contact Information: Check the website at Epilepsy Scholarship Award where you must be registered. You may also call 1-800-292-7373 or mail request to Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award, c/o The Eden Communications Group, 515 Valley Street, Suite 200, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Pilot International Foundation Scholarship

Recipients: Students who are preparing for or updating skills for careers working with disabilities/brain-related disorders.
Amount of Scholarship: $500 up to $1,000. This varies by scholarship.
Requirements of Applicant: 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale. See scholarship information for complete details.
Application Deadline: March 1, but all documents must be in sponsor's possession prior to this date. See application for other conditions that apply or contact individuals listed below.
Contact Information: Check the website Pilot International; from the Foundation tab select Scholarships. You will need a local sponsor. Please contact one of the following: Jane Howington 913-648-5708, Carol Mays 913-599-3515, or Betty Aden 913-384-2376.

Reintegration Scholarship

Recipients: Must be a U.S. citizen battling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or related schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies
Requirements of Applicant: Be currently receiving medical treatment and actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts and other requirements as specified including the FAFSA, an essay and recommendations.
Application Deadline: January 25
Contact Information: An application and additional information on this scholarship are available at Lilly Reintegration Scholarship You may also e-mail lillyscholarships@reintegration.com or call 1-800-809-8202.

Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs

Recipients: Students from low-income families, students of Hispanic descent, students who are African American, first-generation college students, or children of those who were killed or permanently disabled due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies - see scholarship criteria.
Requirements of Applicant: Varies - see Scholarship criteria.
Application Deadline: Varies by scholarships. March 3, April 15, May 31 and open.
Contact Information: Information is available at the Sallie Mae Web Fund. This website will provide all details on applying for this program, including a toll-free number.

SCDAA-Uriel Owens Chapter Scholarship

Recipients: Students who can verify that they have sickle cell disease.
Amount of Scholarship: Up to $500.
Requirements of Applicant: Must be enrolled at a college or university, trade or technical school and be able to verify that they have sickle cell disease.
Application Deadline: Check with the chapter.
Contact Information: Information is available by calling 913-621-1713 or e-mailing owens@sicklecellkck.org.

Scholarship for Mothers

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation - Scholarship for Mothers

Recipients: Single and married mothers with total family income less than $30,000, who attend JCCC full or part time and are pursuing an education in a career-oriented degree-seeking program.
Amount of Scholarship: $600 for spring semester
Requirements of Applicant: C+ level or above and submit a most recent transcript
Application Deadline: October 15
Contact Information: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Attn: Scholarship for Mothers, 1055 Broadway, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64105. An application is available at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation website. Select Scholarships and then from this list select the Scholarship for Mothers from the Undergraduate listing.

SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Assn) Memorial Scholarship

Recipients: Students pursuing careers in the specialty automotive industry and who have a passion for cars and trucks. Career path opportunities include: accounting, administration, advertising/PR, design/graphics, engineering, information technology, manufacturing, photo/journalism, race car driver/crew, sales/marketing, technicians and transportation.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 at a 2-year college, other amounts at other colleges or universities - see the application.
Requirements of Applicant: full-time student, minimum 2.5 GPA, pursuing studies leading to a career in the automotive after-market or related field.
Application Deadline: April 1
Contact Information: Online applications are available at SEMA, then select the Education link and then Student Programs. Or you can e-mail for information to member@sema.org. Also take note of the loan forgiveness program.

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund

Recipients: Women currently residing in the United States who have earned a high school diploma or GED on or before September 2000.
Amount of Scholarship: Ten $15,000 and one $30,000
Requirements of Applicant: Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or vocational-technical school and have at least two semesters (or a minimum of 24 credit hours) remaining to complete an undergraduate degree.
Application Deadline: January 2 or when first 5,000 applications have been processed, whichever comes first.
Contact Information: An application and additional information on these scholarships are available at the website Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund.

TEACH Early Childhood - Project Kansas

Recipients: Students seeking an associate's degree in early childhood education.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies
Requirements of Applicant: Be employed in the child care field. There are three different scholarships available - family child care provider, director or administrator in a child care setting or child care center teachers.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Contact Information: Information is available on a general basis at Child Care Services Association, then select State Contacts from the link for TEACH Early Childhood Project. You may also call 877-678-2548.

Teaching at Emporia State University

The Elberta Harris Scholarship

Recipients: Students interested in teaching.
Amount of Scholarship: $2,000
Requirements of Applicant: Recipient must attend Emporia State University, have graduated from a Johnson County, Kansas, high school, 3.0 GPA
Application Deadline: November 15
Contact Information: Emporia State University, Scholarships & Grants or contact the Dean of the Teachers College at 620-341-5367

Terry L. McKanna Scholarship (Am Water Works Assn - KS Sect)

Recipients: Attending a 2-or 4-year accredited college/university; qualifying curriculum with courses related to civil or environmental engineering or environmental science; a citizen of the U.S.; may be graduate or undergraduate student; may not be receiving employer reimbursement which constitutes more than 50 percent of annual costs for tuition and fees.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements of Applicant: Application complete with a two-page (or less) typewritten essay describing the applicant's career plans. A recommendation from at least one professor in the applicant's major field of study, such as math or science teacher, must be included.
Application Deadline: July 30
Contact Information: Information is available from David E. Cox at 913-971-9056 or by e-mail to dcox@olatheks.org

Tourism Cares

Tourism Cares is a non-profit that preserves, conserves and promotes the responsible use of our world's natural, cultural and historic treasures.
Recipients: Students in the travel and hospitality industries.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies from $1,000 to $10,000.
Requirements of Applicant: See website. This has an online application process, but also requires official transcripts arrive by deadline. Awarded to future leaders in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry.
Application Deadline: April 1 and June 1
Contact Information: Visit Tourism Cares and select Grants, then Scholarships for requirements and applications. You may also send an e-mail to scholarships@tourismcares.org with any questions. It is helpful to note "Scholarship" in the subject line.

Transfer Scholarship - Buena Vista University

Recipients: Students transferring to Buena Vista University - Storm Lake campus from a community college or university.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies, according to GPA, but up to $12,000 for academic year
Requirements of Applicant: Students transferring to Buena Vista University - Storm Lake campus from a community college or university.
Application Deadline: Not available
Contact Information: Buena Vista University, 610 W Fourth Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588; 800-383-2831, ext. 2164; Fax 712) 749-1451; On the Web: Buena Vista University then Transfer Students, then Scholarships.

Transfer Scholarships - Emporia State University

Recipients: Transfer students to Emporia State University
Amount of Scholarship: Varies by scholarship.
Requirements of Applicant: See ESU website. These vary by department and donor but ESU has many that are open to transfer students.
Application Deadline: Varies
Contact Information: Information is available at Emporia State University, Financial Aid, Grants and Scholarships or e-mail ESUScholarships@emporia.edu

Transfer Scholarships - Kansas State University

Recipients: Transfer students to Kansas State University
Amount of Scholarship: Varies.
Requirements of Applicant: See K-State website. There are some that are specifically for transfer students from a Kansas community college, among others.
Application Deadline: February 1
Contact Information: Information is available at K-State, Student Financial Assistance or e-mail finaid@k-state.edu.

Transfer Scholarships - Missouri Western University

Recipients: Applicants must have an associate's degree or completed 60 or more hours. See scholarships for GPA requirements. Also provide instate tuition to full-time students who are residents of Iowa, Nebraska or Kansas who choose to live in Missouri Western residence halls.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies
Requirements of Applicant: These are transfer scholarships, see website for criteria that applies.
Application Deadline: March 1 and June 1
Contact Information: Applications and information are available at the Missouri Western University then select the link of Future Students, then Financial Aid and Scholarships. Or contact Office of Admissions at 816-271-4266 or 800-662-7041.

Transfer Scholarships - Pittsburg State University

Recipients: Transfer students to Pittsburg State University
Amount of Scholarship: Varies.
Requirements of Applicant: See PSU website. There are some that are specifically for transfer students, others awarded by department.
Application Deadline: February 1
Contact Information: Information is available at PSU Scholarships.

Transfer Scholarships - University of Kansas

Recipients: Transfer students to the University of Kansas.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies by scholarship
Requirements of Applicant: See KU website. These vary by scholarship.
Application Deadline: March 1 for summer and fall applicants.
Contact Information: Information is available at University of Kansas, Office of Admissions and Scholarships..

Transfer Scholarships - University of Missouri, Kansas City

Recipients: Transfer students to University of Missouri at Kansas City. Must be enrolled full time and be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies.
Requirements of Applicant: See UMKC web site. They have some that are specifically for transfer students from a community college, among others. Many require a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Application Deadline: March 1, on line application is available between October 1st and March 1st.
Contact Information: Information is available at UMKC, Student Financial Aid & Scholarships. You can also contact by email at finaid@umkc.edu or by phone at 816-235-1154.

Tylenol Scholarship

Recipients: Students who want to work in a health care, life sciences or related field and show leadership qualities and academic performance.
Amount of Scholarship: $5,000 and $10,000.
Requirements of Applicant: See online application.
Application Deadline: May 14
Contact Information: Information is available at Tylenol Scholarships.

Vocational Tech Educational Sch, Kansas Board of Regents

Recipients: Full-time students enrolled in vocational programs.
Amount of Scholarship: $500 per year
Requirements of Applicant: Kansas resident; graduated from accredited Kansas high school or GED from Kansas State Board of Education. Required to take a test. Testing dates and times on application form.
Application Deadline: See application - varies by test date (generally February 1 or October 1)
Contact Information: KBOR, 785-296-3518. An application and other information are available at the Kansas Board of Regents. Select the Student Financial Aid tab.

Wichman Family Nursing Scholarship

Recipients: Students pursuing an RN degree in the nursing program at JCCC.
Amount of Scholarship: Unknown
Requirements of Applicant: Completed all requirements for acceptance into the RN program, full-time student, 2.5 GPA or greater, demonstrate financial need
Application Deadline: June 15
Contact Information: An application and contact information are available at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation website. Select Resources, then Scholarships. Find the Wichman Family Nursing Scholarships. You may also call 816-842-0944.

Women's Division Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce - Traditional Student Scholarship Application 

Recipients: Traditional female students seeking undergraduate professional or technical degrees and must be current Leavenworth County residents. Applicants must fill out the attached application, write a one page essay, submit official academic transcripts, and attach one reference letter.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements of Applicant: Mail or drop off your application along with accompanying documents to: Women’s Division Scholarship Committee, Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce, 518 Shawnee, Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Application Deadline: Application must be received by Friday, March 30, at 5 p.m.
Contact Information: Please see application for additional details and instructions. The forms are posted on the Leavenworth Lansing Chamber of Commerce site, See scholarship site. Physical copies are also available at the Chamber Office, 518 Shawnee, Leavenworth, KS 66048. The current phone number is 913-683-4112.
 

Women's Division Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce - Non-Traditional Student Scholarship Application 

Recipients: Non-traditional female students seeking undergraduate professional or technical degrees and must be current Leavenworth County residents. Applicants must fill out the attached application, write a one page essay, submit official academic transcripts, and attach one reference letter.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
Requirements of Applicant: Mail or drop off your application along with accompanying documents to: Women’s Division Scholarship Committee, Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce, 518 Shawnee, Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Application Deadline: Application must be received by Friday, March 30, at 5 p.m.
Contact Information: Please see application for additional details and instructions. The forms are posted on the Leavenworth Lansing Chamber of Commerce site, See scholarship site. Physical copies are also available at the Chamber Office, 518 Shawnee, Leavenworth, KS 66048. The current phone number is 913-683-4112.

Women's Opportunity Award for Soroptimist of Kansas City

Recipients: Women who are the primary financial support for their families and have financial need.
Amount of Scholarship: Varies by level awarded.
Requirements of Applicant: Cannot have an undergraduate degree. Complete application and provide completed references form. See application for all that applies
Application Deadline: Received by December 15
Contact Information: Information is available at Soroptimist International of the Americas or by calling 816-803-4677. Completed applications must be sent to: Soroptimist International of Kansas City, c/o-Rebecca Simmons, 6904 T. Gabbert Dr., Pleasant Valley, MO 64068. You may also request information from becky_simmons@sbcglobal.net.

Women's Opportunity Award Soroptimist Internt'l Lawrence

Recipients: Women who are primary breadwinners in their family, reside in Douglas County, KS, and have financial need.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 - $2,000
Requirements of Applicant: See application for complete details.
Application Deadline: December 15 at 5 p.m.
Contact Information: Applications may be requested from Cheryl Holcomb at 785-864-2293 or cholcomb@ku.edu.