Kansas Scholarships

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The J.L. Weigand, Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust scholarship

The Weigand Trust awards the nation's largest legal scholarships, which include: * full tuition * full fees * books * generous room and board allowanceStudents must be legal residents of the State of Kansas for a minimum of ten (10) years prior to entering law school. **Students must have taken the LSAT, and have applied to at least one of the following schools: * Univer... sity of Notre Dame Law School * Washburn University School of Law * University of Kansas School of Law** Note: Residency eligibility requires ten cumulative years of legal Kansas residence. The ten years do not have to be consecutive, nor the most recent ten years.Applicants must be able to provide proof of residency upon request. more

Marsha Marie Trent Award

Available to business related majors in the Business Department To reward those students who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding academic achievement in high school and college and tend to be a worthy student of good character. For students with proven academic records, financial need or demonstrated leadership potential in any area. Instructions for Application: 1. All applicants must a... ttach academic official transcripts to their applications. more

J.L. Weigand, Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust - Private Scholarships for Kansas Residents

Application Requirements/Description:The J.L. Weigand, Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust has been established to provide assistance to students from the state of Kansas. The scholarships provide for tuition, room and board for selected students who have been legal residents of Kansas for ten (10) years prior to their admission.The scholarships will be awarded without regard to means, race, rel... igion, or gender to selected full-time students attending the University of Notre Dame Law School. If there are not enough qualifying candidates, scholarships may be provided to students attending a qualifying law school in Kansas, or a University of Notre Dame undergraduate program, provided the students have resided in Kansas for at least ten (10) years prior to admission. (Proof of residence is required.) more

Green Law Firm Nursing Home & Elderly Care

Attorney Bill Green and his team at Green Law Firm are committed to improving the quality of care in nursing homes. With over 26 years of experience serving the community and many years fighting against low standards of elderly care, Bill is dedicated to promoting passionate students who are focused on making care homes a ‘home’ for our senior population. We are pleased to be offering a $1500 n... ursing scholarship to high-achieving students who are committed to elderly care and pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Our hope is to further their professional development and continued competence, allowing them to improve the quality of life for seniors at nursing homes. Applicants will be judged on the content of their application, the essay they provide and on their academic merits. Eligibilty: ✓ Candidates must be working at a nursing home or in an industry directly related to elderly care ✓ Candidates pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN), including those who already hold a RN certification ✓ Applicants must submit an official copy of their transcript, application and essay to c/o Judi McCabe – 3511 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405 ✓ No minimum GPA required How to Apply: To apply for the Green Law Firm Nursing Home & Elderly Care Scholarship, please fill out our online application below and submit their essay along with an official copy of their transcript and covering letter to: c/o Judi McCabe 3511 Rivers Ave North Charleston South Carolina 29405 Essay Topics: Interested applicants should submit a 500-1000 Essay on one of the following topics: - The Psychological Impact of Nursing Home Abuse on Elderly Residents - The Importance of Combatting Ageism in a Care Home Environment Application Deadline: December 31, 2017 more

Pittsburg State U/SAE Engineering Automotive Tech

Zero hour freshmen must be in upper 20% of high school graduating class. College transfers must have a 3.5 grade point average. One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded and is renewable for three years if a 3.5 grade point average is maintained and a minimum of 30 hours completed each year.

ACS/Bayer Scholars Program

To qualify, a candidate must be: - African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or America Indian; - a U.S. citizen or permanent residents of the U.S.; - a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college; - high academic achievers in chemistry or chemical science; - able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to the FAFSA form (Free Application for Fed... eral Student Aid). Applicants must be a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore enrolled in or planning to enroll in a four-year undergraduate program at a college or university in or near one of the following locations: Addyston, Ohio; Baytown, Texas; Orange, Texas; Berkeley, California; Goose Creek, South Carolina; Fitchburg, Massachusetts; Wilmington, Massachusetts; Kansas City, Missouri; Middletown, Virginia; Morristown, New Jersey; Ridgefield Park, New Jersey; Myerstown, Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Martinsville, West Virginia; Shawnee, Kansas; Tarrytown, New York; or West Haven, Connecticut. more

Future Mechanic Grant

Trade School Future is an organization dedicated to helping future mechanics reach their full potential. Our country needs skilled automotive workers and we want to help. Each semester, we’ll be awarding grants of various amounts to students who plan on attending a trade or vocational school with the aim of becoming a mechanic. This scholarship is open to any prospective student in the United St... ates who plans to enroll in a trade or vocational school, 2 or 4 year university, accredited community college or other automotive higher education institution within the next 12 months. The applicant must complete a short essay (500 words or less) detailing why they are pursuing an automotive degree. The applicant must provide a phone number and email address for correspondence about the grant award selection process. The Future Mechanic Grant for the Fall/Winter Semester is a one-time financial gift of $1,000. The grant will be awarded to the applicant who best answers the application criteria, including the short essay. The award funds may be applied to any expenses associated with pursuing an automotive degree or certification. This is a one-time financial gift and does not need to be paid back to Trade School Future. more

Drone Technology College Scholarship

The Drone Technology College Scholarship will be awarded to current U.S. college or university undergraduates who demonstrate an interest in pushing the drone industry forward, as demonstrated in an essay of 750-1,000 words. Successful applicants will write thorough, thoughtful essays that dive deeply into the topic, and will have a strong letter of support. Two awards of $1,000 each will be give... n. more

State Scholarship

The program is designed to assist financially needy students in the top 20-40% of Kansas high school graduates who are designated as a State Scholar. Minimum requirements include: 1) taking the ACT Assessment by December ; 2) completing the Regents Recommended Curriculum; 3) having curriculum and 7th semester GPA certified on the official roster by the high school counselor, registrar, or simila... r official, and 4) graduating during the most recent academic year. The academic profile of previous years' scholars included an average ACT of 29 and average GPA of 3.88. (Only students who receive a letter of designation are eligible.) Students must meet minimum academic requirements and receive a letter of designation comprise the applicant pool. State Scholars are selected (designated) from the applicant pool. State Scholars are eligible to apply for funding. Only financially needy State Scholars are eligible for funding. more

Ethnic Minority Scholarship

Designed to assist financially needy, academically competitive students who are identified as members of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; Black; or Hispanic. Selection priority is given to applicants who graduated from high school. The minimum academic requirements include one of the following: 1) ACT score of 21 or SAT sco... re of 816; 2) Cumulative GPA of 3.0; 3) High school rank in upper 33%; 4) Completion of Regents Recommended Curriculum; 5) Selection by National Merit Corporation in any category or; 6) Selection by College Board as a Hispanic Scholar. Recipients must attend a Kansas community college, independent college, or Regents University. more

Ethnic Minority Scholarship

APIASF/United Health Foundation Scholarship

Minimum Eligibility Criteria Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply Be enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall. Hav... e a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 Submit one letter of recommendation online. Plan to pursue a degree that will lead to a career in the health field. Scholarship recipients must be majoring in a health field to receive renewal scholarships Demonstrate the intent to work in an underserved community Preference for students fluent in an Asian or Pacific Islander language Students must reside in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, KS, MN, NC, NM, NV, NY, TN, TX, WA or WI Preference for students who intend to transfer from a 2-year to a 4-year institution Enrolling as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming academic year more

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