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Special Requirements: Applicant must be a high school senior as of August, 2012 with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and of African American descent.Recipient must attend the Red Hat/Red Tie Tea on Sept. 29, 2012.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2012
Application Information Available – Online in PDF: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Posted by millerj on 19 April 2012 at 1:25 pm under Academics, All Schools, Civic Organizations, Ethnicity, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: $500.00
Special Requirements: You will need to be an incoming freshman attending Missouri State University.

Scholarship based on:

* Academic achievement
* Community Service
* Extracurricular activities
* Leadership
* Test scores
* Essay contest

 

Send your application via email to:
garabedian555@live.missouristate.edu
OR mail to:
Garett McCarter
1117 East Elm Street
Springfield, MO 65807
Application Deadline: August 1, 2012
Application Information Available – Online in WORD:  BMSApplication

Posted by millerj on 17 April 2012 at 3:49 pm under Academics, All Schools, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South, Test Scores.
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Amount: $1,500
Special Requirements:
  • Must be a high school senior and have been accepted to a college or university for the upcoming fall semester.
  • Must have a high school G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.
  • Must have completed 30 or more hours of community service.
  • Must provide two letters of recommendation.

Mail your application to:

Lawrence A. & Nettie H. Jones Scholarship

P.O. Box 3773

Olathe, KS 66063

 

For more information contact:

LaToya Nones-Rozof at 913-515-5667 or lajfoundation@yahoo.com
Application Deadline: June 1, 2012
Application Information Available – Online in WORD: 2012 LAJ Scholarship App

Posted by millerj on 17 April 2012 at 3:44 pm under Academics, All Schools, Community Service, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: $55.00-$1,000
Special Requirements: Please list the following:

  • Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
  • Extracurricular activities and positions held
  • Community involvement
  • Work experience
Application Deadline: July 30, 2012
Application Information Available (Web Address): http://www.kstatesigep.com/
Application Information Available – Online in PDF: Balanced Man

Posted by millerj on 16 April 2012 at 7:55 pm under Academics, All Schools, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South, Specific University Scholarships, Test Scores.
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Amount: $500 – $1000
Special Requirements: The Kansas Grain and Feed Association will award the following scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year on the basis of merit to any high school student who is a self-starter, possesses excellent academic credentials, is a good student and community citizens and have a strong desire to continue their education.

One $500 Dub and Inez Johnson Memorial Scholarship and five $1000 KGFA Scholarships.
Application Deadline: March 9, 2012
Application Information Available (Web Address): http://www.ksgrainandfeed.org/mx/hm.asp?id=scholarship
Application Information Available – Online in PDF: Kansas Grain & Feed

Posted by millerj on 23 January 2012 at 8:02 pm under Academics, All Schools, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: $500.00
Special Requirements: Scholarship Criteria
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted.  Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.  You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

How to Apply
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question:

What are your dreams for your future?  When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?
Application Deadline: October 5, 2012
Application Information Available (Web Address): http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Posted by millerj on 16 September 2011 at 7:21 pm under Academics, All Schools, Leadership, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: Up to $4,000.00
Special Requirements: Criteria for Consideration: 

  • Participation in the AVID program including maintaining the required 2.6 GPA.
  • Financial need (as determined by Federal Free & Reduced Lunch program’s economic standards.)
  • Completed application including a well written essay in which student conveys commitment to educational aspirations and any specific circumstances that might pose a challenge.
  • Two letters of recommendation by someone at least 21 years of age and not related to the student.
  • Recipients are tapped their sophomore year; funding accrues during their sophomore, junior, and senior years of high school.

 
Application Deadline: June 30, 2012
Application Information Available – Online in PDF: Harmony Challenge- 2011

Posted by millerj on 30 August 2011 at 5:37 pm under Academics, All Schools, Financial Need, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: $1,000.00
Special Requirements: The Morning Grange #227 Scholarship Fund will benefit students who are planning to attend a college or vocational school who have attended high school in the Olathe, Gardner, and Spring Hill areas.  The students eligible for assistance are as follows:

  • GPA of 2.5 or better in high school.  This must be maintained in college also.
  • The school must be approved by the federal government for student aid.
  • The recipient must maintain full time student status as defined by the attending institution.
  • The recipient must be pursuing an undergraduate degree or attending a vocational or trade school.
  • Morning Grange #227 members will be exempt from residency requirements.  A Grange member is defined as a member of good standing or related to a member in good standing by no more than two generations – grandparent, parent or grandchild.
  • Recipient is eligible to renew the Morning Grange #227 scholarship.
Scholarships based on: Academic Achievement
Test Scores
Application Deadline: June 15, 2012
Application Information Available (Web Address): http://www.gkccf.org/scholarships
Application Information Available – Online in PDF: Morning Grange Scholarship- 2011

Posted by millerj on 30 August 2011 at 3:53 pm under Academics, All Schools, Financial Need, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: $250.00
Special Requirements: Who is Eligible:

1.  Any boy or girl who has participated in some form of High School Athletics.

2. The applicant must be an average or better student scholastically.

3. Only high school senior, college level freshmen or sophomores who are enrolled or intend to enroll in an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school will be considered.

Must include latest 1040 income statement; official transcript; three letters of recommendation; 250-500 word essay on “Why I Want To Go To College“; recent photo.
Scholarships based on: Academic Achievement
Application Deadline: July 15, 2012
Special Instructions: Send application and attachments to:The American Legion, 1314 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS  66612      Paul E. Flaherty Athletic Scholarship

Posted by millerj on 31 January 2011 at 3:49 pm under Academics, All Listings, All Schools, Athletics, Civic Organizations, Financial Need, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: $500.00
Special Requirements: This $500.00 scholarship is in memory of Dr. Cowger and open to any male who has participated in the Kansas American Legion Baseball Program. Is an average or better student, and plans to enroll in a Kansas junior college, college, university, or trade school.
Application Deadline: July 15, 2012
Application Information Available – Online in PDF: Cowger Memorial Baseball Scholarship

Posted by millerj on 28 January 2011 at 7:45 pm under Academics, All Listings, All Schools, Athletics, Civic Organizations, Financial Need, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: Two $1,000 Scholarships
Special Requirements:
Established in 2004, in memory of Olathe South student Tara Peck, this scholarship recognizes outstanding student athletes whose dedication to their sport, teammates, classmates and community moves beyond the playing field..
Scholarships based on (Other): Olathe South high school seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.0; varsity member of at least one high school athletic team; exhibit team leadership qualities; show outstanding drive and determination in athletic competition; provide inspiration to their team, helping teammates reach their highest potential; provide some service hours to their school, church or community; set an outstanding example of behavior in the classroom
Application Deadline: Contact Bill Collins, Olathe South staff
Application Information Available (Web Address): www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org

Posted by millerj on 18 January 2011 at 6:12 pm under Academics, All Listings, Athletics, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Olathe Public Schools Foundation, Olathe South.
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