Scholarships available to KS HS seniors.  Scholarships include the KS Teacher Service Scholarship, KS Ethnic Minority Scholarship, KS State Scholarship and others.  

https://www.kansasregents.org/scholarships_and_grants

Due May 1, 2020

Financial Scholars Essay Scholarship Contest
Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2020
Scholarship Amount: $3,000, $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, & $1,000

This scholarship is sponsored by the Office of the State Bank Commisioner (OSBC), the Kansas Insurance Department (KID), and its division, the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner (KSC).  The essay contest awards up to 5 scholarships to KS high school seniors who, through school courses, independent study, and personal experience, have gained an understanding of money management and can demonstrate that knowledg and the importance it will have in their future.  

 Official Rules for the Financial Scholars Essay Scholarship Contest

Old Town Barber College Scholarship
Scholarship deadlline: March 20, 2020
Scholarship Amount: 1-$2,000 and 2-$500

The Old Town Barber Training Program is a 10-month curriculum that prepares graduates for the barber industry as a barber stylist as well as barber shop management and upon completion may apply for a Kansas Barber License.

All scholarships are awarded upon graduation to selected candidates to begin their education within the Summer of Fall of that same year.

Eligibility

• Graduates of Wichita High Schools
• Completed OTBC Scholarship Application and returned to the counselors’ office by the March 20^th deadline
• Meet OTBC general admissions requirements
• Award winners must enroll for the Summer or Fall class starts of the same award year and must continue their training for completion to be eligible for the full award. (uncontrollable events may be taken into consideration)

Old Town Barber College Scholarship Application

Evergy Scholarships
Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2020

Craft Scholarship

A minimum of 9 craft scholarships will be awarded yearly in the amount of $3,000, renewable for up to two years.
Selection Criteria: Award based primarily on personal interview and/or job shadow, however academics (minimum ACT of 18, minimum GPA of 2.50), career aspirations, volunteer work, leadership skills and financial need will also be taken into consideration.

Eligibility requirements:
• Must be a resident of Kansas or Missouri attending a Kansas or Missouri high school
• Must be an upcoming graduating high school senior
• Must be pursuing a degree in electric power and distribution, power plant technology, wind or renewable energy, industrial technology or other industry-related degrees
• Must be eligible to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (line worker scholarship only)
• Must enroll and maintain a full-time status in your degree program to receive scholarship award
• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA in your degree program
• If 18, must be willing to submit to a Motor Vehicle Record Check (drug free with no
DUI convictions)
• Females and minorities are urged to apply

General Line Worker Scholarship

Line workers are responsible for doing what it takes to safely keep the lights on by working on the complex electrical systems that power our homes and businesses. Some of the skills required for these jobs include climbing poles and towers, operating machinery and working around energized conductors in all types of conditions.

Selection process:
• Submit 2 completed applications by March 1, 2020 (One for Evergy and one for the Ellis Foundation. Information for the Ellis application will be sent to you upon completion of your first application.)
• Participate in a personal interview on one of the following dates: March 16–20
(Stephanie Homolka will call to schedule)
• Attend a mandatory one-day Lineman Prep Day (Date to-be-determined for a Saturday in April–June after the scholarship is awarded)
• The location for Lineman Prep Day will be in Topeka, Wichita or Kansas City, MO.

Power Plant Operator/Wind Energy Technician Scholarship

From traditional power plants to wind farms, our power plant professionals and wind energy technicians do what it takes to keep our processes running smoothly while maintaining critical equipment to generate electricity in real-time.

Selection process:
• Submit 2 completed applications by March 1, 2020 (One for Evergy and one for the Ellis Foundation. Information for the Ellis application will be sent to you upon completion of your first application.)
• Must attend a mandatory one-day job shadow (see details below) and participate in a personal interview

Job Shadow:
• One day between March 1 - 31, 2020 at one of the following locations:
Power Plant: Jeffrey Energy Center (St. Mary’s, KS)
Wind Farm: Flat Ridge (Nashville, KS) or Central Plains (Marienthal, KS)
Date coordinated through MaryKay Ulrich (contact information on front page

How to apply
Applications can be found at Evergy Scholarship Application.Interested students must submit a completed application and essay by March 1, 2020 via email to MaryKay.Ulrich@evergy.com or via mail to:
Evergy’s HR Department
Attn: MaryKay Ulrich
P.O. Box 889
Topeka, KS 66601-0889

WSU Tech Signing Day
Scholarship Deadline: February 20
Scholarship amount: $500

Over $100,000 of scholarships will be awarded on National CTE Signing Day to students interested in pursuing a career and technical education. If you are a high school senior and are interested in pursuing a degree in aviation, healthcare, manufacturing, design, business or police science register NOW to be considered for a  scholarship.

You must pre-register and attend the event on February 20 to recieve the scholarship.  

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: March 14, 2020
Scholarship Amount: varies

The Sorority supports Educational Development by awarding several scholarships in the local community.  Applicants must meet the following requirements: 

1. A high school graduate from the Wichita Metropolitan Area (Butler, Harvey, Sedgwick, Sumner
and Kingman Counties) at the end of the current academic year.
2. Hold a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3. Planning to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university for the upcoming
academic year.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Scholarship Application

Assistance League of Wichita Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: February 25, 2020
Scholarship Amount: varies by program

This scholarship is open to all USD 259 high school seniors seeking a vocational education certification for Butler Community College or WSU Tech.  It is awarded based on need and motivation. The scholarship is contingent upon the students acceptance to Butler or WSU Tech and is not transferable.

All scholarship application information (items listed below) must be completed and submitted to the appropriate CCC (Mrs. Cousin) by February 25, 2020:

• Application form
• Applicant’s transcript
• FAFSA Confirmation Page Email
• Recommendation from a teacher
• Recommendation from a counselor
• Recommending letter from an employer, neighbor or other community person (not a family member or an educator at the school)
• Campus Visit form for either BCC or WSU Tech
• A recent photo

Download the following application materials. Assistance League Wichita Scholarship Application

Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2020
Scholarship amount: $500 x 4

The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) offers scholarships to reward students who have demonstrated quality leadership during their high school years. There are four $500 awards available each academic year, which may be used at KACRAO member institutions. The scholarships will be designated as follows; one per school type: four-year public, four-year private, community college, and technical college. The awards are not need-based and may be used in conjunction with other awards

For more information and the link to apply, visit https://www.kacrao.org/kacrao-scholarship.

Wichita SER Coroporation Scholarship
Scholarship deadline: February 28, 2020
Scholarship Amount: $500-$1,000

The SER Scholarshp Program is open to all Hispanic students (with at least 1 Hispanic parent).  The student must have a 3.0 cummulative GPA; have applied as a full-time student at an accredited college, university or community college; and meet all admission requirments for the school selected.

 SER Corporation Scholarship materials

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc Scholarships
Scholarship date: February 28, 2020
Scholarship amount: varies

Mary E. Adams Scholarship for Education Majors Only: A Five-hundred dollar ($500.00) scholarship is available for award to a high school senior pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2020.  Mary E. Adams Scholarship Application

Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship: Two-hundred and fifty dollar ($250.00) scholarships are available to high school seniors pursuing a 2-yr. or 4-yr. degree at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2020.  Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Application

Roola E. Kelley Scholarship for Fine Arts Majors Only: Five-hundred dollar ($500.00) scholarship is available for award to a high school senior pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2020.  Roola E. Kelley Scholarship Application