Top 38 Kansas Scholarships in April 2024

Are you a Kansas resident enrolled full-time at one of the eighteen private colleges and universities located in Kansas, the six state universities, or Washburn University? If so, consider applying for the Kansas Comprehensive Grant! Each year, the Grant awards between $200 and $10,000 each or between $100 and $4,000 each, respectively, to one to three students attending private or public post-secondary institutions in Kansas. To be considered, interested students must complete and submit the FAFSA. If you're a Kansas resident attending one of the eligible universities (all are listed under "Eligibility Information"), we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound, Kansas high school graduate who completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum and was designated as a Kansas State Scholar by the Kansas Board of Regents? If so, you may be eligible for the Kansas State Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $1,000 annually to multiple academically excellent Kansas high school graduates who demonstrate financial need. To be eligible, applicants must (1) take the ACT Assessment by December of their senior year, (2) complete the Kansas Scholars Curriculum (KSC) in high school, and (3) be designated as a Kansas State Scholar by the Kansas Board of Regents. In addition, they must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester and have maintained a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Elaine Chapin by providing financial support to students impacted by multiple sclerosis, whether directly or as a family member. Applications are accepted from November 1st to April 30th, with scholarships up to $1,000 awarded to deserving students. To be eligible, applicants must be US citizens who are currently or will soon be enrolled in an accredited college, university, vocational, or technical school within 300 miles of Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund's St. Louis (Missouri) offices. Recipients will be chosen based on financial need, academic standing, and the impact of multiple sclerosis on their lives. If you're an eligible incoming or current post-secondary student whose life has been impacted by multiple sclerosis, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Kansas resident attending or planning to attend (next fall semester) an in-state, post-secondary institution to pursue a broadcast or related curriculum? If so, you may be eligible for the KAB Broadcast Scholarship Program! Each year, the program awards up to $20,000 to multiple Kansas post-secondary students. To be eligible, applicants must be juniors or above at a four-year college, or sophomores at a two-year college. In addition, they must have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester the scholarship is in effect. If you're a Kansas resident passionate about and pursuing a course of study in broadcasting or a related curriculum, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship is intended to assist high school seniors from ethnic minority groups who will be entering their first year of college in the state of Kansas. Eligible ethnic/racial groups include: African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic. Applicants must have also done one of the following: (1) received an ACT score of at least 21 or SAT of at least 1060 - 1090, (2) received a cumulative high school GPA of 3.00 or higher, or (3) held a high school rank in the upper 33%, (4) completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum, (5) been selected by the National Merit Corporation in any category, or (6) been selected by College Board as a Hispanic Scholar. If you fit these criteria and are an incoming minority college student in the state of Kansas, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Kansas resident and veteran who is attending a public institution of higher education in Kansas? If so, you may be eligible for the Kansas Military Service Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship expenses the tuition and fees for multiple eligible Kansas residents and veterans. To be eligible, applicants must (1) have served in military service in international waters or on foreign soil in support of military operations for which they received hostile fire pay for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001, or served less than such 90 days because of injuries during such military service, (2) have received an honorable discharge (or under honorable conditions, a general discharge) from military service or is still in military service, and (3) be able to provide copies of military discharge papers (DD-214 form) or active duty orders. If you're a veteran from Kansas pursuing a post-secondary education, and you fit these criteria, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Kansas resident who has received acceptance to a Kansas nursing program? If so, you may be eligible for the Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship! Scholarship applicants accepted to an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) program or a RN (Registered Nurse) program can receive up to $3,500 and $4,500 each school year, respectively. To be considered for the scholarship, students must receive "commitment by an eligible sponsor licensed by the state of Kansas to fund up to half of the scholarship (unless they are a mental health treatment facility) and provide full-time employment to the recipient after licensure." This sponsor must pay from $1,000 up to one-half of the scholarship (the State of Kansas pays the remaining amount), and recipients must commit to one year of working full-time for the sponsor for each year of scholarship support. If you're an aspiring nurse from Kansas and this sounds like a good opportunity to you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Kansas high school (or home school) graduate (or GED holder) who is enrolled in or has been accepted for admission to a career technical education program? If so, you may be eligible for the Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant! Each year, the grant awards up to $1,000 per year to multiple Kansas residents enrolled in technical certificate or associate of applied science degree programs in a high cost, high demand and critical industry field. To be considered, applicants must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the State of Kansas Student Aid Application, and have an official at their higher educational institution complete the Career Technical Workforce Grant Verification Form. If you're a Kansas resident in an eligible technical certificate or associate of applied science program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or aspiring teacher planning to teach in Kansas for at least a year? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship! The scholarship is open to students pursuing bachelor's degrees in teaching, as well as current teachers and graduate students pursuing an endorsement in hard-to-fill disciplines or planning to teach in underserved areas. Applicants must also be willing to teach in Kansas for at least one year. The Kansas Board of Regents, a governing board, offers the scholarship program. They are responsible for the state's educational institutions and are dedicated to supporting the well-being of Kansas' public higher education institutions, the students who attend them, and Kansas citizens. Every year, they are proud to offer up to $5,830 to eligible recipients for their educational costs. If you are passionate about teaching and doing so in Kansas, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Introducing the Marsha's Angels Scholarship Fund, a tribute to Marsha Yarnell's 30+ years of nursing. The scholarship amount varies based on available funds, each year. To qualify, students must have completed all prerequisites and be ready to enter the first year of a two-year nursing program or have completed the first two years of a four-year BSN program. Sedgwick County, Kansas residents and those in surrounding counties can use the scholarship to attend any accredited nursing program in the US. Non-local applicants must attend an accredited nursing program in Sedgwick County or a surrounding county, or attend St. Luke's College of Health Sciences in Kansas City, Missouri, Marsha's alma mater. Apply now to honor Marsha's legacy and pursue your nursing dreams.Show Less

Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $1,500 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West. In order to apply, you simply need to email a digital copy of your artwork and your entry form to [email protected]. If you’re passionate about art and have some insights about where you live, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming full-time university student in the U.S.? Further, are you of a Latine background and live near a participating LULAC council? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF)! Each year, the fund awards between $250 and $2,000 to multiple applicants who submit a transcript, proof of enrollment, an essay, and complete an online application. The scholarship is funded by LNESC (LULAC National Education Service Center), “a financial aid and college admissions outreach program designed to assist low-income, high school student’s admission to college.” To find out whether you live in an eligible state, keep on reading. If you fit the criteria, we encourage you to apply!Show Less