Scholarships
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Please see individual college websites for complete listings of scholarships, requirements, and deadlines
USD 368 Endowment Association scholarship information will be presented to graduating PHS students in December.
FAFSA Information
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| Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund | |||
| Kansas Association of Student Financial Aid Advisors | |||
| Student Scholarships -- Boasts the largest collection of scholarships on the web | |||
| Varsity Tutors --Monthly scholarships awarded; $200; 200-900 words; submit online; promote your entry via social media | |||
| Unigo/ Scholarship Experts -short essays on a variety of topics; awards up to $5000; deadlines vary; can apply as early age 13 |
| Other Scholarships with varying deadlines | |||
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| PHS students who have completed 12+ college credit hours with a 3.5 GPA (on college courses only) may join Phi Kappa Theta. There is a one time, $100 lifetime membership fee. Members have access to numerous scholarship opportunities. | |||
| Please visit the website to see the requirements for the 12 scholarships that they have available . | Amounts vary |
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| Please visit the website to see the requirements for the scholarships that are available . | Amounts vary | Deadlines vary | |
| Students who are or have been foster children in the State of Kansas, including foster children who have been adopted | Amount & type of aid may include (but is not limited to) tuition, room & board, books, etc. |
Applications accepted year round |
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| See the counseling office with questions about this program. |
September
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September 1, 2023 |
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| Senior, 3.50 GPA, work requirement, financial need | Amount varies--Up to $48,000 |
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| Seniors in the top 5-10% of class, ACT-28+, family income of $65K or less/year | Full tuition to participating colleges |
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October
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| Seniors w/at least 3.0 GPA, have filled out the FAFSA and qualify for a Pell Grant, and plan to attend Kansas State University, Wichita State University, Fort Hays State University or Emporia State University | $$--Covers ALL remaining costs of attendance after all other aid, grants, and scholarships are applied to a student's account; renewable for 4 years w/application and maintenance of 3.0 GPA |
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| Senior or college freshman involved in raising bison and/or planning to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field | $1000 |
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| 3.5+ GPA OR 27 ACT composite or rank in top 10% of class at the end of junior year; declare engineering major on admissions application | $28,500 |
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$60,000 and various amounts |
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| Any high school or college student pursuing a mortuary science | $3500/$500 |
October 17, 2023 to Newcomer Funeral Service Group |
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| $1,000-$10,000 scholarships are awarded |
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| 9-12 Grade students may enter Recorded, 3-5 minute essay over theme must be submitted |
Prizes & scholarships awarded at the local, district, state & national levels |
October 31 |
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| Distinguished academic record; most rigorous course of study available to them; intellectual curiosity; interest in public policy and appreciation for Coolidge values; humility and leadership |
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November
| Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria | Amount | Due |
| Up to $4,000 |
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Seniors admitted to PSU with major in Electronics Engineering Technology; 3.0+GPA, taken the ACT |
Tuition and fees for up to 4 years! (up to $30,000) |
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| Local winner advances to state; state winner advances to national selection. See PHS Counseling Office for address to send application | $600-$40,000 |
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| For students who have experienced homelessness within the last six years | $2500 |
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| 3.25 GPA, take Garvey Scholarship Exam; see link for details Complete application for admission to Washburn |
$500-$2000 renewable annually |
Take Garvey Exam; TBD |
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| Seniors interested in a John Deere tech program or a diesel tech program | Two-year scholarship for select community colleges and vocational schools, plus costs for tools is covered. |
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| Students 18 years of age or older, attending or enrolled in an airport management/administration or similar program. | $1500 |
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December
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| Senior, 3.75 GPA, work requirement, financial need | Renewable up to 7 semesters: Amount varies--Up to $6000 |
December 1, 2023 |
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| Seniors w/at least 3.0 GPA, have filled out the FAFSA and qualify for a Pell Grant, and plan to attend Kansas State University, Wichita State University, Fort Hays State University or Emporia State University | $$--Covers any remaining costs of attendance after all other aid, grants, and scholarships are applied to a student's account; renewable for 4 years w/application and maintenance of 3.0 GPA |
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| Variety of scholarships & criteria; going to 2 year or 4 year schools; students w/disabilities, etc. | $500-$5000 |
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| HS Senior living in Johnson, Miami or Wyandotte county; 3.25 or higher GPA, be admitted and complete KSU general scholarship application by December 1 | $2500 |
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| 2.5 GPA; going to any 2 year or 4 year college or career technical school | $1000-$50,000 |
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Acacia Leadership Scholarship |
1-$3000; 2-$1000 |
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| Leadership, determination and resilience | $10,000-$25,000; State & National winners |
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January
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| Students who have faced personal hardship; planning to attend KU; financial need; students whose parents did not earn a 4 year degree will receive priority consideration | $5000, renewable for 4 years |
January 4 |
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| 9th-12th grade students are eligible; 1000 word (max) essay over topic | $500-$5000 |
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| Seniors complete a kindness project that makes ripples in the community | $1000 |
January 12 |
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| Seniors of good character and with no criminal background are eligible to apply | $2000 |
January 15 |
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| Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors for merit and in a variety of categories (medical & nursing, education, etc). | Amounts vary; $2500 to $5000; some renewable |
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| Students planning to study in a construction related program at a Kansas technical college, community college or 4 year college; intern with a KCA member construction company over the summer to earn an additional $1000; see link for scholarship and internship application | $500-$2500 |
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| Students who have lost at least one parent to cancer; interest in education, arts, environment, math, or science; involvement in school or community; financial need; 2 or 4 year school | $2500 renewable up to 4 years; $8000 total |
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Kansas State Department of Education of Educational Office Professionals Margaret Van Horn Scholarship |
Must intend to continue education in an education or business-related program | $300 |
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February
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| Seniors whose parents or grandparents are Elks members. | $4000 |
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| Criteria vary; see website for details & a listing of scholarship opportunities | $500-10,000 |
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| At least 3.0 GPA and 24 ACT; accepting scholarship commits student to participate in Washburn's Leadership Institute | $500-$2000, renewable |
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| $5000 |
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| Look through the list; a number of scholarships are available for a variety of areas and criteria; nursing, cancer survivors, business, culinary/dance/fashion, interpreter for the deaf, architecture & interior design, criminal justice/political science, military family member, trade school, and more 50+ scholarships for Kansas high school students; criteria vary; go to link to view scholarships and criteria; costs $5 each to apply |
$500-$3000 |
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| Seniors, high GPA, financial need, planning to further your education | $1600 |
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| $1000 |
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Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities (KADPF) |
$3000 |
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| Distinguished academic record; most rigorous course of study available to them; intellectual curiosity; interest in public policy and appreciation for Coolidge values; humility and leadership |
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| Seniors planning to pursue a career in the healthcare field; 3.25 GPA; ACT | $1000 |
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| Open to sons and daughters of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military commissary customers; 3.0 GPA | $2000 |
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| Seniors w/excellent academic credentials, good school & community citizens, planning to attend Kansas 4 year or 2 year school | $500-$1500 |
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| Seniors or current undergraduate students enrolled in Kansas post secondary school; planning to or currently majoring in an ag related field of study; self starter, excellent academic credentials, good citizen, strong desire to continue education | $500-$1500 |
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| 2.8 GPA, minimum 40 hours community service; particular award for applicants who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and extraordinary effort and ability to overcome adversity - |
Up to $8000-$11000 |
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Evergy Scholarships |
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Paola Optimist Club Oratorical Contest w/scholarship opportunity |
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March
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$1000 |
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Seniors going into a welding program or related field | Amounts vary--$2500, $1000 |
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| Seniors planning to attend Wichita State University who live in certain counties in the Kansas City area (see link for more information--Miami County students may apply) | $1000 |
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| $1000 | March 1 | ||
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Kansas Masonic Foundation Student Loan & Scholarship Program |
Low interest loans; repay after completion of school; does not necessarily affect other financial aid. Also available: Cynthia Ruth Russell Memorial Grants for the physically challenged, Technical College scholarship, Legacy Scholarship, etc. |
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| Open to 9-12 grade students; patriotic art submission; see website for details |
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True Blue KSHSAA Scholarship |
$2000 |
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Kansas Crime Stoppers Association |
Seniors planning to attend a Kansas school. | $500 |
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| $1500--Renewable for 4 years; $25,000 award for top applicant |
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| Senior who has participated in high school or recognized junior golf program in Kansas (see link for more information). | $1500--one time award |
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Midwest Fertilizer Scholarship |
$500 |
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Financial need ($55K or less adjusted gross family income); involvement in school & community activities; display integrity & perseverance in overcoming adversity; 2.0 GPA; complete 4 essays (see website for topics and details) |
$10,000-$25,000 |
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Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) Scholarship |
3.25 GPA, ACT 22 | $250, renewable |
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| Students diagnosed w/epilepsy or immediate family member and/or caregiver of a person w/epilepsy | $5000-$10,000 |
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Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials Association (KCCEOA) Scholarship Program |
Attend a Kansas college and major in Journalism, Political Science, Communications or Business; 3.0GPA+ | $500 |
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Skills USA Scholarship |
Awards for Junior or Senior Skills USA members pursuing career technical goals | $300, $500, $750 |
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| Students who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity or are in extreme poverty. | up to $8000 |
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April
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| Scholarship for children of post 9/11 veterans who died on active duty, or have a combined VA disability rating of 50% or greater | Amount varies |
April 1 |
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Miami County Family and Community Education and Community Club Council Scholarship |
Seniors or college freshmen who are Miami County residents; Involvement in school and activities | $500 |
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Marais des Cygnes Chapter DAR Scholarship |
Seniors w/at least a 2.0 GPA | $500 |
First Friday in April |
| Seniors w/2.5+ GPA and who plan to pursue a technical school or college degree and a career in diesel technology, heavy equipment or electric power generation | $2000 |
April 15 |
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| Annual scholarship for legally blind students | $10,000 |
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Heartland Rural Electric Line Worker Scholarship Application |
Seniors planning a career as an electric line worker. | $500 |
April 15 |
| Seniors planning to attend a trade school or college with a focus in the construction industry. | $1000 |
April 30 |
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| $1000 |
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Nada Thoden Memorial Scholarship--Miami County Quilters Guild |
$500 |
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| $1000 to $3000 |
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| Senior related to a PRHS graduate | $400 | ||
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Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors (KCAED) Scholarship |
2.5 GPA, pursuing associate degree or certificate in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair | $1000 |
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| Seniors attending a 2 year diesel tech program; up to 100% tuition semesters 2-4; tools allowance; work commitment | $10K+ |
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API--American Petroleum Institute Scholarships |
Seniors w/parent or guardian employed in the oil or gas industry OR student enrolling in an oil or gas related major such as Engineering or Geology; GPA must be in the upper 50% of senior class; 2 year or 4 year college enrollment | $1000--RENEWABLE up to 4 years |
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ECKAN (East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation) Scholarship |
Senior's family income level must be 125% or less of poverty level guidelines Stop by the counseling office for more information & application and/or click link above |
$500 award |
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May
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ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Scholarship |
Seniors going into a variety of areas like: engineering, construction management, architecture/architectural engineering | $500 from the local chapter BUT go to "Society Scholarships" on the website for more scholarship opportunities |
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Complete HS or GED, enrolled in a 3 year or less technical degree/certificate program in Fall, attend a not for profit post secondary institution; demonstrate financial need (must be Pell Grant eligible), under the age of 30, US citizen | $2500 |
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