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Amount: $1,000
Special Requirements: Application Procedure for 2012

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

Please include the name and location of the school you are presently attending.

What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?

Application Deadline: June 15, 2012
Application Information Available (Web Address): http://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Posted by millerj on 9 May 2012 at 6:41 pm under All Schools, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: $3,000
Special Requirements: To be eligible for the AVID Future Teachers Scholarship Program, students must:

  • Be admitted to Newman University
  • Be a current or past AVID student
  • Complete the AVID Future Teachers Scholarship Application or the Wichita Public Schools Grow Your Own Teacher Scholarship Application form
  • Have a HS GPA of 2.75 or higher or Cumulative College GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Provide two (2) recommendations (one must be from a school official)
  • Complete interview process

In order to maintain the scholarship, students must achieve the requisite grade point average and meet all conditions of acceptance to the teacher education program. Students will commit to 30 hours of tutoring services each semester (total of 60 hours per year) to AVID students within the Wichita Public schools.
Application Deadline:
Application Information Available (Web Address): www.newmanu.edu
Application Information Available – Online in PDF: AVID Future Teachers Scholarship Application

Posted by millerj on 1 May 2012 at 7:46 pm under A.V.I.D., All Schools, Education, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South, Specific University Scholarships.
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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: $1,000
Special Requirements: Tell us in 300 words or less, how technology will enable the collaboration process in the future.

Who: U.S. High School Students
What: 300 Word Essay
When: Due midnight May 31, 2012
Where: See website
Why: It’s easy! and you can receive $1,000Samsung Grants
Application Deadline: May 31, 2012

Posted by millerj on 5 April 2012 at 1:07 pm under All Schools, Contests, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: $1,000
Special Requirements: Purpose: To assist high school, college and graduate school students with educational expenses.

Eligibility: Applicants must be 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Students may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. The scholarship does require a short personal statement. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense.

 

Contact:

Attn: Dan White / Administrator

3286 Oak Court

Belmont, CA 94002

tanabe@gmail.com

www.gkscholarship.com

 
Application Deadline: July 31, 2012
Application Information Available (Web Address): www.gkscholarship.com

Posted by millerj on 2 February 2012 at 3:18 pm under All Schools, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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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: $1,000.00
Special Requirements: High School juniors and seniors
Essay – Discuss, in less than 1000 words, how your education has contributed to who you are today, or how it will affect who you will become.
Include your name and the school you are attending this year and next.

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Application Deadline: May 28, 2012

Posted by millerj on 8 December 2011 at 8:08 pm under All Schools, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: $500
Special Requirements: The Big Sun Organization will be offering an annual scholarship of $500 to a deserving student athlete. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
Application Deadline: June 22, 2012
Application Information Available (Web Address): http://www.bigsunathletics.com

Posted by millerj on 24 October 2011 at 8:47 pm under All Schools, Athletics, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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Amount: Varies by Scholarship
Special Requirements: Providing financial assistance to college-bound high school seniors remains a priority for the Olathe Public Schools Foundation.   If you are a high school senior, take a look at each scholarship listed on the website.  Here is a listing of the scholarships: 

R.R. Osborne Scholarship

Amelia Shears Scholarship

Brent Cherry Memorial Scholarship

Bustillo Scholarship

Chris Shipley Memorial Scholarship

Curtis Gilmore Memorial Scholarship

Grow Our Own Scholarship

Hazel M. Ford Scholarship

Kathleen Macoubrie Smith Scholarship

Keith E. Barnes Memorial Scholarship

Olathe High School Alumni Association Scholarship

Olathe District Schools Retired Employed Association (REA) Scholarship

Ralph Dennis Scholarship

Rob Jones Memorial Scholarship

Ruth Ann Hackler Scholarship

The Sam Weeks Memorial Scholarship

Tara Peck Memorial Scholarship

You may fill out the form online, print and then mail or fax to the Foundation.
Application Information Available (Web Address):  http://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/t-scholarships.aspx?s

Posted by millerj on 24 October 2011 at 4:30 pm under 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: See website
Special Requirements: Open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reaches their 19th birthday during the year of application. 

Three cash scholarship awards are given: As the National first Place winner – $8,000.00; runner-up – $4,000.00; 2nd runner-up – $2,000.00.

The application consists of:

  1. The two page application form
  2. The Four Generation ancestor chart
  3. The 500 word Patriotic theme
Application Deadline: Sept. 6, 2012
Application Information Available (Web Address): http://www.sar.org/sites/default/files/EagleScout-Application.pdf 

Arthur M Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship-2012-edited

http://www.sar.org/sites/default/files/EagleScout-ancestor.pdf

EagleScout-Application

Posted by millerj on 7 September 2011 at 3:22 pm under All Schools, 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: $300.00
Special Requirements: In memory of Hazel M. Ford, the English department at Olathe North selects an outstanding student to receive a $300 scholarship.
Scholarships based on (Other): Olathe North High School senior who plan to pursue a career in education, and have a history of service to their community or school.
Application Deadline: Selected by Olathe North English department staff. No application.
Application Information Available (Web Address): www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org

Posted by millerj on 18 January 2011 at 5:39 pm under All Listings, Community Service, Olathe North, Olathe Public Schools Foundation.
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Amount: $1,000
Special Requirements: Student will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our website. (see below). 
Application Deadline: June 15, 2012
Special Instructions:
  • The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.


Application Procedure for 2012

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

Essay:  What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?

 
Application Information Available (Web Address): http://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Posted by millerj on 15 November 2010 at 9:36 pm under All Listings, All Schools, Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South.
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