Scholarships

Local Scholarships
Application: Click on application link to download & print a copy of the SHHS application* Application (pdf, 6.75KB) 
***For Spring Hill Students Only
**For students at SHHS and surrounding areas
*All applications will be available in the counseling office unless otherwise stated.

Applications due in October

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Criteria:

• Enrolled full time as a high school senior.
• Intend to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution.
• Critical financial need, preferably $50,000 or lower.
• Involvement in co-curricular and community  service activities.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
• US citizenship.

Deadline: October 30

Application: Students must submit an online application at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.

 

Applications due in November

Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Scholarship

Criteria:

• High school senior
• Good character with no criminal background
• Two (2) letters of recommendation by at least two faculty members.
• Essay on the topic , "How can "social media" such as Twitter, Utube, and Facebook assist law enforcement  in their duties and promote increased participation by young adults in the criminal justice process?"

Deadline: November 26, 2011

Application:  Crime Stoppers (pdf, 144.29KB)

 

Applications due in December

Belles of the American Royal Presidential Scholarship

Criteria:

• Are entering their senior year of high school in 2011 or are currently pursuing an undergraduate or associates degree in any field of study,
• Have completed and documented at least 15 volunteer hours at American Royal events (see application for more information of qualifying events and verification form)
• Have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Application: Scholarship (pdf, 17.52KB)

Deadline: December 1, 2011

Amount:  $2500

 

 Kansas City K-State Alumni Club Scholarship

Criteria:

• Several $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen from the KC Metro area.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Application includes three letters of recommendation, essay, and academic information and verification
•  Application is available through the counseling office or at http://www.k-state.com/Clubs/KansasCityAreaAlumniClub click on the link for "K-State Wabash Cannon Ball Scholarships."
• This application does not replace the general K-State scholarship application, but is an excellent opportunity for students to earn a $2,500 scholarship.

Deadline: December 1

 

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Criteria:

• Scholarship, Leadership and Financial Need. 
• Applicants must be submitted to the Elks Lodge nearest your home.

Application: www.elks.org/enf/scholars/news.cfm

Deadline: December 2

 

Applications Due in January

Kelly Lynn Lutz Scholarship

Criteria:

• Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or non) to cancer before the age of 22.
• Attend a 2- or 4-year (minimum) higher education establishment.
• Have an interest in education, arts, environment, math, or science.
• Show service involvement in the community, church, school, or other non-curricular activity.
• Indicate financial need.

Amount: $1000

Application: KLL Scholarship (pdf, 110.19KB)

Contact:  website or info@kllscholarshipfund.com

Deadline:  January 10, 2012

 

Johnson County STOP underage drinking scholarship

 Criteria:

• Must be an active, positive drug-free role model for others.  
• Must demonstrate involvement in underage drinking/substance abuse prevention 
• Must enroll in 12 or more college credit hours at an accredited junior college or 4 year university

Amount:  Up to $1000

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 105.91KB)

Deadline:  January 25, 2012

 

Penwell-Gabel Tradition of Caring Nursing Scholarship 
Criteria:

• Seniors and current college students who are planning on pursuing a degree in nursing.
• The Scholarship is open to any nursing student who is a resident of a community served by Penwell-Gabel funeral home.
   

Application: can be filled out on their website

Deadline: January 31

 

Applications Due in February

The Hixson Opportunity Awards

Criteria:

• The Hixson Opportunity Award was established to provide the opportunity for students to attend KU  who would otherwise not be able to because of personal challenges and/or financial hardship. 

Amount: Each recipient will have the opportunity to receive up to $20,000 for their educational expenses ($5,000 per year for up to four years).

Deadline: February 1, 2011

Application: The application and additional information about the scholarship program are available at: www.scholarships.ku.edu/hixson.shtml

 

 Kansas City Legal Secretaries Association(KCLSA 2011 Scholarship)

Criteria:

• Must carry the equivalent of a "B" grade average or higher and be in the top 25% of their class.
• **see attached for a complete list of criteria

Amount of Award: $500.00

Deadline: February 8, 2012

Application: Scholarship (pdf, 157.92KB)

 

American Legion Shooting Sports Scholarship

Criteria:

• High School Senior
• Have participated in an American Legion Shooting Sports Program on the State and Regional Levels
• Must have a C average or better

Amount:  $500

Deadline: February 15

Application: Scholarship (pdf, 13.38KB)

 

Hobble (LPN) Nursing Scholarship

Criteria:

• Must demonstrate financial need 
• Must have attained the age of 18 prior to taking the Kansas State Board examination.
• Attend an accredited Kansas School which awards a diploma for Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN).
• Pursue this profession in a health related institution such as a nursing home or hospital located in Kansas.

Amount: $300

Deadline:  February 15

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 107.29KB)

 

 U.S “Udie” Grant Scholarship

Criteria:

• Attending a Kansas College or University
• Must be the son, daughter, or grandchild of a member of the Kansas Sons of the American Legion for the past 3 consecutive years.
• Must have a "C" average

Amount:  $500

Deadline: February 15

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 133.07KB)

 

Charles W. & Annette Hill Scholarship

Criteria:

• At least a 3.0 grade point
• Consideration should be given to those applicants desiring to engage in the fields of Science, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Must be a descendent of a member of the American Legion.

Amount:  $1000

Deadline:  February 15

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 101.56KB)

 

Hugh A. Smith Scholarship

Criteria:

• C Average or better student
• Attend a Kansas college or university
• Must be the son or daughter of a veteran;  the parent must have been a member of the Kansas American Legion or Auxiliary for the past 3 consecutive years.
• Can also be son/daughter of deceased member

Amount: $500

Deadline: February 15

Application: Scholarship (pdf, 158.92KB)

 

Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarship

Criteria:

• "C" or better student
• Planning to attend a Kansas college or university
• Must be the son or daughter of a veteran;  the parent must have been a member of the Kansas American Legion or Auxiliary for the past 3 consecutive years.
• Can also be son/daughter of deceased member

Amount:  Four $500 scholarships

Deadline:  February 15

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 82.62KB)

 

American Legion Music Scholarship

Criteria:

• Applicant must have a distinguished background in the field of music
• Major or minor in music at an approved Kansas College
• Be a "C" average student

Amount:  $1000

Deadline: February 15

Application: Scholarship (pdf, 69.19KB)

 

• Senior students who has a parent who is a custodial worker
• Must attend a Kansas college

Amount: 3-$1,000

Deadline: February 15, 2012

Application:  criteria (pdf, 82.92KB), scholarship (pdf, 125.78KB)

 

 Olathe Medical Center***
Criteria:

• Spring Hill student planning to pursue a career in health care.
• Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and provide an official transcript with the application.
• The applicant must have taken either the ACT or SAT and provide proof of the test scores.
• The applicant must pursue a major in the medical field or in health care administration.

Amount of Award: amount may vary; past amount has been $1000

Deadline: February 17, 2012 

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 199.85KB), website

 

Johnson County League of Women Voters Scholarship

Criteria:

• Enrolled in a Johnson County High School
• Be 19 years or younger and a graduating senior
• Submit an essay of not more than 500 words

Amount:  $1,000

Deadline:  Must be submitted by midnight of February 17, 2012

Application:  Essays can be submitted in Word or PDF document format as an attachment to an email addressed to Paula.Schwach@dot.gov. Please do not include your name on any part of the essay other than the email transmittal sheet and the attached cover sheet/entry form.

The essay must address the following question:  If redistricting is the art of selecting voters for candidates, why is it still vital to vote?

The winner will be  honored at our annual Making Democracy Work Awards Program on Saturday, May 5, 2012, and must be available then to read the winning essay.

 

Spring Hill Education Foundation***

Criteria:

• If entering the workforce, must have a documented career plan.
• If entering college or technical school, must have been accepted to post-secondary education.
• Awarded on basis of experiences/achievements, attendance, community and school involvement, and career goals.

Amount of Award: Ten $1500 awards

Deadline: Scholarship application due date is February 22, 2012; Interview date will be March 7, 2012. 

Application: Please TYPE your application (doc, 280KB) and return to the guidance office

 

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Applications Due in March

 Jana E. Pinker Memorial Foundation (Johnson County High School Scholarship)

Criteria:

• Currently living in Johnson County.
• Pursuing a post secondary degree.
• An essay and two letters of recommendation are required in addition to the application. 
   

Deadline: Mail completed application to address listed on application by March 1.

Application: scholarship (pdf, 14.59KB), website

 

Johnson County Community College Full Tuition 

Criteria:

• Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher
• Plan to attend JCCC in the fall
• Student must have taken a leadership role in a club or school activity OR excelled in some area in addition to regular academics

Amount:  Full tuition

Deadline:  March 1

Application:  Write a letter explaining future goals and financial need.  Return completed to Ms. Graves.

 

Sunflower Ruritan Club - Ramona McVey Memorial Scholarship***

Criteria:

• Brief statement addressing questions on scholarship indicating GPA, interests, subjects taken, etc.
• Typically given to a student planning to attend a community college or a technical college.

Amount of Award: $600 scholarships awarded; number of scholarships given varies by year

Deadline: March 1

Application:  See the guidance office for more information

 

Miami County Farm Bureau Scholarship 

Criteria:

• Parent or Guardian must be a paid member of Miami County Farm Bureau Association for at least one full year
• Student be approved for financial aid
• Be involved in extra-curricular activities

Amount: $500

Deadline: March 1

Application: Scholarship (pdf, 37.83KB), Information (pdf, 10.14KB)

 

  Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship Application

 Criteria:

• Senior at a Kansas High School
• Have a cumulative seventh semester GPA of at least a 3.25
• Have a minimum ACT score of 22 or SAT score of 1020
• Provide evidence of leadership experience

Amount: Four $250 scholarships available to be used at a KACRAO Institution (pdf, 208.31KB)

Deadline: March 9

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 389.51KB)

 

Robert J. Dole Scholarship

Criteria:

• Maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Been involved in a significant amount of volunteer community service projects
• Enrolled in a full time undergraduate course at a Kansas Regents School or Washburn University.

Amount:  $1,000

Deadline:  March 9, 2012

Application:  website

 

Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association

 Criteria:

• Be an undergraduate student majoring in Agronomy at Kansas State.

Amount:  $1,000

Deadline:  March 9, 2012

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 88.48KB)

 

Kansas Grain & Feed Association Scholarship 

Criteria:

• Be a graduating senior
• Self-starter, possess excellent academic credentials, be good school and community citizens
• Have a strong desire to continue their education

Amount:  1-$500, 5-$1,000

Deadline:  March 9, 2012

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 155.89KB)

 

The Shawn P. Courtney Memorial Scholarship

• high school senior who has been involved with the fine arts program at SHHS

Trails West Barbershop Harmony Chorus 

Criteria:

• Be a graduating high school senior
• Must have had involvement in some form of high school music
• Priority given to students pursuing music in college
• Must have recommendation of high school music teacher
• If selected, must provide documentation of college enrollment
• Scholarship is paid out 2nd semester of their freshman year

Amount:  $600

Deadline:  March 16, 2012

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 98.6KB)

  

L & K Services Inc.

Criteria:

• No minimum GPA.
• Students must display community involvement.
• Be involved in extra-curricular activities.
• Students must have taken the ACT.

Amount of Award: $500.00

Deadline: March 10

Application: Application (pdf, 108.75KB)

 

Janice M. Scott Memorial Fund

Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Attend a 4 year college next year
• Demonstrated leadership abilities through community service or extra curricular activities
• Parents combined adjusted income cannot exceed $100,000

Amount:  $2,500

Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 239.48KB)

 

Applications Due in April

First Options Bank Scholarship
Criteria:

• Scholarships will be awarded to young men and women who have attended the area high school a minimum of two years, will graduate from one of the area schools, and shall be used for obtaining a college education.
• Selection will be based on a good all-around student who has demonstrated a caring attitude toward fellow students and teachers.
• Business/finance majors
• Customers of First Option Bank will be given first priority; student may also be a son,daughter, or grandchild of a First Option Bank customer.

Amount of Award: $1000

Deadline: April 1 of each year

Application: First Options Application (pdf, 98.75KB)

 

Kansas Horse Council Scholarship

Criteria:

• 3.0 GPA
• Student must be accepted into an accredited college or trade program
• Must have a background in the horse industry such as 4-H, FFA, and High School Rodeo
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Must be a Horse Council Member

Amount of Award: 10- $1000 scholarships

Deadline: April 1

Application: Scholarship

 

Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials Scholarship**

Criteria:

• Scholarships are limited to students who intend to major in Political Science, Journalism, or Communications.
• Have a 3.0 minimum GPA.

Deadline: April 1.

Application: website

 

Spring Hill Police Department***
Criteria:

• Seniors planning to major in Criminal Justice.
• Applicants must be planning on attending a Kansas college as a full-time student (12 hours or more).
• Go through an interview.

Amount of Award: $300

Deadline: April 1

Application:   SHPD Application (pdf, 31.03KB)

 

Miami County Family and Community Education and Community Club Council College Scholarship

Criteria:

• Must be a Miami County resident and high school senior or college freshmen.
• Be in top 1/3 of class.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation.
• Any field of study.

Amount of Award: $300

Deadline: April 1

Application: scholarship (pdf, 134.49KB)

 

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Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

• be a graduating senior of an area high school
• pursue a higher education degree or specialized trade/vocational training
• have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• must provide record of their involvement in civic, community, or extra-curricular activities
• submit an essay (less than 1,000 words) that includes why they feel they should receive this award and what their goals are in serving their community in the future.

Amount of Award:  10-$1000 scholarships

Deadline:  April 1

Application:  Informational Flyer (pdf, 140.56KB)

 

NSBE Kansas City Alumni Scholarship

Criteria:

• Must be a member of a minority group
• Planning to attend college
• Major in science, technology, engineering, or math
• Must have a GPA of 2.7 or better

Deadline:  April 1

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 537.31KB), website

 

 Spring Hill Ruritans

Criteria: 

• Character, community service, work experience, and academic promise

Amount:  Varies

Deadline:  April 1

Application:  scholarship (pdf, 10.17KB)

 

Kansas Golf Association

Criteria:

• must be enrolling as a full-time student in an accredited Kansas  college or university for the coming fall semester.       
• Must have particiated in high school golf or junior golf programs sponsored by Kansas organizations.
• Participation-not playing ability or performance is the requirement.

Amount: $1,250 renewable

Deadline:  April 2, 2012

Application:  website, Application (pdf, 98.16KB) 

 

Margaret Van Horn Scholarship 

Criteria:

• Any student enrolling in a miminum of 9 semester hours in an accredited educational facility within the state of Kansas.
• Emphasis for selection will be based on scholarship application, initiative, character, and/or other factors supporting his/her candidacy.

Amount:  $250

Deadline:  April 6, 2012

Application:  Please email Ms. Graves or Ms. Johnson for an electronic copy of the application

 

 Spring Hill Lion’s Club***

Criteria:

Amount of Award: Two $500 scholarships

Deadline: April 15

Application: See guidance counselor for application. Return to counselor and a member of Lion’s Club will pick up.

 

Black Community Fund Scholarship

Criteria:

Amount: $5000.00

Deadline:  April 18

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 483.93KB)

Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc.

Criteria:

Deadline for Test Scores: March (date to be announced). Once ACT scores have been submitted, a questionnaire/short essay will be sent to the student.

Deadline for Questionnaire/Essay Forms: April (date to be announced).

Application: http://www.kscpa.org/scholarship.cfm

Kansas State Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship**

Criteria:

• Incoming male attending K-State in the fall who demonstrates excellence in all aspects of scholastics and extracurricular activities.
• Application includes essay defining what a balanced man is to the applicant

Deadline: April

Application: See the guidance office for an application.

 

 Apple Bus Scholarship***

Criteria: Graduating senior from Spring Hill

Amount of Award: $500

Deadline: April 30

Application:  Application (pdf, 38.49KB) 

 

Alumni Scholarship***

Criteria:

• Recipient is chosen from applications according to characteristics of leadership and academic achievement
• Include a letter of financial need to committee

Amount of Award: $350

Deadline: April 30

 Application:  scholarship (pdf, 6.59KB)

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Applications Due in May

EKAEOP Scholarship (Spring Hill Secretaries)***

Criteria: Based on scholarship, activities, and financial need

Amount of Award: $300

Deadline: May 1  

Application:  Application (pdf, 332.68KB)

 

Martha Lofton Scholarship Fund

Criteria: 

• Female student attending an alternative high school in the grater Kansas City region

Amount:  $50.00 per month during school year

Deadline:  May 3

Application:  website 

 

Quest Credit Union Scholarship

Amount:  $250-$500

Deadline:  May 1

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 132.93KB)

 

Mike Howell Memorial Scholarship***

Criteria:

• Based on athletic involvement, GPA, and financial need

Amount of Award: $500

Deadline:  Return to the guidance office by May 2

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 6.59KB), plus a letter to the committee explaining future goals

 

B. Davis Scholarship

Criteria:

• All junior and senior students

• Need to write an essay of less than 1,000 words on the topic of: 
•          "Describe 3 characteristics of leadership you value most.  Discuss whether you believe youpossess some or al of these qualitites, and describe an experience where you developed and/or demonstrated some or all of these traits."

Amount:  $1,000

Deadline:  May 28, 2012

Application:  Your submissions must be sent by email to:  awards@studentawardsearch.com.  Be sure to include your name and school you are attending this year and next.

 

Applications Due in June 

 

Kansas State Delta Chi Educational Foundation Scholarship

Criteria:

• any senior male student who plans to attend KU in the fall and excels in the areas of academics, leadership, community service, and athletics.

Amount:  $1,000

Deadline:  June 1, 2012

Application:  scholarship (pdf, 65.74KB), website

 

The Morning Grange #227**

Criteria:

• Attend high school in Olathe, Gardner, or Spring Hill
• Have at least a 2.5 GPA
• Can use award at college or a trade school

Amount of Award: $1000
 
Deadline: June 15

Application:  website

 

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship 

Criteria: Be a graduating senior

Amount of Award: $1000

Deadline: June 15, 2012

Application:  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?   

Website

 

Makadanz Memorial***

Criteria: 

• Based on post secondary plans involving vocational or occupational training

Amount of Award: Stipend of $100

Deadline:  April 30

Application:  No application required.  Write a short letter about future goals and give to Ms. Graves.

 

Applications Due in July

Dr. “Click” Cowger Baseball Scholarship

Criteria:

• Male who participated in the American Legion Baseball Program
• Will be attending a Kansas college or university
• "C" or better student

Amount:  $500

Deadline:  July 15

Application:  Scholarship (pdf, 120.85KB)

 

Paul Flaherty Athletic Scholarship

Criteria:

• Participated in some form of high school athletics
• Must have a "C" average or better
• Plan to attend a Kansas college or university

Amount: $250

Deadline: July 15

Application: Scholarship (pdf, 143.18KB)

 

 American Legion Scholarships -Website

 

 

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Priority Deadlines for University Scholarships

K-State/KU: Putnam, Foundation, Leadership, Kassebaum Scholarship Priority Deadline is Nov. 1; Departmental Deadline is February 1.

Contact: See the counseling department for details. Additional College Information