Dane G. Hansen Foundation Scholarship
Students who wish to pursue a degree or technical certificate in a medical field and plan to work in Northwest Kansas may be eligible for scholarship support at Salina Area Technical College.
Salina Tech 2023-2024 Foundation Scholarship Application
Pay It Forward Scholarship
After completing high school, a student may qualify for the Pay It Forward Scholarship. Eligible students will receive a scholarship equaling the total tuition paid to SATC while in high school up to a maximum of $1,000. The student must enroll full time at SATC within six months of graduating from high school. For more information, contact our admissions office.
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AVECO Scholarship Program
AVECO is proud to announce the AVECO Scholarship Program beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year. The program was created to provide assistance covering educational expenses for veterans, services members their spouses.
All awards are contingent on annual AVECO board approval of program funding allocations.
Beginning March 7th, 2022, through April 29th, 2022, AVECO will begin accepting essays and applications for the following scholarship:
AVECO Uniformed Service Member Award
(1) $1000, (1) $700, (1) $500
To qualify applicants must:
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be a uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard)
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be currently enrolled in an educational program at a regional or national accredited AVECO member institution.
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be working towards an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree.
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have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.5 GPA (undergraduate) from the AVECO member institution; minimum of 6 or more hours (unit) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate) from the AVECO member institution.
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submit an official college or university transcript from your current institution submit a current Leave and Earning Statement
AVECO Scholarship Program
AVECO is proud to announce the AVECO Scholarship Program beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year. The program was created to provide assistance covering educational expenses for veterans, services members their spouses.
All awards are contingent on annual AVECO board approval of program funding allocations.
Beginning March 7th, 2022, through April 29th, 2022, AVECO will begin accepting essays and applications for the following scholarship:
(1) $1000, (1) $700, (1) $500
To qualify applicants must:
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be the spouse of a uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard)
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be currently enrolled in an educational program at a regional or national accredited AVECO member institution.
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be working towards an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree.
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have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.5 GPA (undergraduate) from the AVECO member institution; minimum of 6 or more hours (unit) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate) from the AVECO member institution.
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submit an official college or university transcript from your current institution.
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submit a copy of your spouse’s current Leave and Earning Statement AND a copy of your corresponding state issued marriage certificate or license.
AVECO Scholarship Program
AVECO is proud to announce the AVECO Scholarship Program beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year. The program was created to provide assistance covering educational expenses for veterans, services members their spouses.
All awards are contingent on annual AVECO board approval of program funding allocations.
Beginning March 7th, 2022, through April 29th, 2022, AVECO will begin accepting essays and applications for the following scholarship:
(1) $1000, (1) $700, (1) $500
To qualify applicants must:
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be a prior uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard).
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working towards an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree.
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have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.5 GPA (undergraduate) from the AVECO member institution minimum of 6 or more hours (unit) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate) from the AVECO member institution.
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submit an unofficial college or university transcript from your current institution.
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submit a copy of DD-214.
Qualifications for this scholarship includes full time students at an accredited U.S. college or university or an ASE/NATEF Certified post-secondary automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair school. Your Complete application will be automatically considered by the University of Aftermarket Foundation. In addition, it will also be considered by several other organizations if you meet their scholarship requirements.
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Chairish is offering a $2,500 scholarship award. To apply, applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements and complete the application for the scholarship award by the application deadline.
The Community Foundation administers over thirty-seven (37) scholarships, turning dreams of higher education into a reality. Our scholarship application process begins in January. Scholarship applications will be available online from January – March 14th
Through its Construction Education Foundation the Kansas Contractors Association offers scholarships ranging
from $500 up to $2,500 for any student enrolled or intending to enroll for the 2023-2024 school year in a
construction management, construction science, construction engineering technology or related field of study at
an accredited Kansas university, community college or technical college.
Awards $5,000 and is open to high school seniors, undergrads, and graduate students who are majoring in design-related fields such as architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and engineering fields
To help driven students reach their educational goals, Drug Lawsuit Source is offering one scholarship in he amount of $1,000. The scholarship will be awarded to the student who best exemplifies determination and perseverance to succeed in their academic endeavors
The deadline to apply is November 1, 2022.
Winners will be notified by e-mail and their names will be posted on our website, Drug Lawsuit Source
Visit Drug Lawsuit Source Scholarship to apply.
Our sole purpose is to ensure that families who have sacrificed so much for our country receive the education and opportunities they deserve. We believe the cost of pursuing their academic dreams should not be an additional burden.
Some fast facts about the Folds of Honor Higher Education Scholarship:
- Application window February 1 – March 31, 2022
- Value of the scholarship: $5,000 per academic year, not to exceed $2,500 per semester
- Number of Awards: Varies each year
- Who can apply: our scholarship is open to any child or spouse whose service member has either fallen orhas a combined service-connected disability rating through the VA.
- There is no major requirement; student must be attending an accredited college, university, licensure/technical program
- Open to applicants pursuing their first degree, certificate or license, post-graduate work, such as a master’s degree or doctorate, or a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certificate
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Link: Folds of Honor
Our bi-annual Hispanic Empowerment No-Essay Scholarship will award $750 to Hispanic students to help them fulfill their career ambitions.
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Eligibility: Current undergraduate OR high school senior Hispanic student. Must be a US Citizen or permanent legal resident. All GPAs and majors are encouraged to apply.
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Amount: $750
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Application Deadline: 4/16/22
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Link: https://www.practicaladultinsights.com/scholarship-for-hispanic-students.htm
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Be enrolled in a career and technical degree/certificate program in the Fall semester that will lead to employment.
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Attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution
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Demonstrate financial need; applicants must be Pell elgibile
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Be under the age of 30
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Be a citizen of the Uniter States
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To apply visit https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/
The scholarship is open to any student sophomore level to PhD attending a college, technical school or university. They do not need to be pursuing a degree in agriculture, but must discuss how their future career may be connected to the agriculture industry. Applicants must hold either a student membership or have a parent/guardian with a full 3-year membership with KS Corn. We awarded 15 $1,000 scholarships last year. Application requirements and other information can be found on our website at www.kscorn.com/scholarships
The Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials Association (KCCEOA) awards 10 to 12 $500 scholarships each year to Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores majoring in Journalism, Political Science, Communications, or Business.
The application deadline is March 31, 2022. Winners will be announced in May.
DON’T WAIT! Apply today!
http://www.kcceoa.org/scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist academically competitive students who are pursuing a transportation-related program resulting in a degree (Associates or Bachelor) as a Kansas public institution of higher education (Community Colleges, Technical Colleges, and Universities). Scholarship eligible programs include but are not limited to civil engineering, construction technology, engineering technology, transportation operations and transportation maintenance. Scholarship selection is based on merit, as well as financial need as determined by the federal methodology through the FAFSA. If selected, students in a two-year program will be awarded $2,500 for the Spring 2023 semester.
To Apply: https://www.salinatech.edu/wp-content/uploads/KDOT_Scholarship_Application_22-23.pdf
Pyle Law is pleased to announce the creation of two $1,000 scholarship available to Kansas high school graduates who plan to pursue a career in the trades and attend a vocational or technical school in the Fall. The scholarships have been named in honor of founding member’s grandfathers, Edwin T Pyle and Max L. Starkey. The establishment of these scholarships is a testament to the firm’s commitment to the community they serve and represents an investment in future generations of Kansans. For more information on how to apply and requirements click HERE.
The Kansas Masonic Foundation seeks to demonstrate both our personal commitment and the heartfelt desire of Kansas Masons and donor to help advance education for the common good and well-being of our society. The purpose of these scholarships is to provide financial assistance to students who are pursuing opportunities for personal and professional growth via higher education.
Criteria:
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Kansas Resident
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Must be attending one of the identified/eligible Kansas Technical or Community/Junior Colleges
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Acceptance Letter from University/College or copy of current college transcript
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Enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester
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Demonstrate financial need
The Kansas Military Service Scholarship is available for the payment of tuition and fees at a public Kansas institution for students who are a resident of Kansas and has:
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served in military service in international waters or on foreign soil in support of military operations for which the person received hostile fire pay for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001, or served less than such 90 days because of injuries during such military service;
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has received an honorable discharge or under honorable conditions (general) discharge from military service or is still in military service; and
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has provided copies of military discharge papers (DD-214 form) or active duty orders whichever such paper or order indicate the location of such person’s deployment and indicate the person has served after September 11, 2001, in any military operation for which the person received hostile fire pay.
KMCA Foundation Scholarships
Do you know someone, a driver, dock worker, mechanic, or office personnel pursuing studies toward a higher education? The Kansas Motor Carriers Association Foundation would like to help some of these students in their efforts by providing scholarships to those seeking higher education (college, community college, vocational/technical training) in a Transportation Related Field.
Additional details can be found with the Application below:
Download Application
This will be the 21th year the Kansas Water Environment Association offers scholarships for university students wishing to pursue a career in environmental areas and financial assistance for training in environmental vocational-technical areas. With board support and approval, KWEA will be offering in the 2020-2021 fiscal year up to $3,950 in scholarships and financial assistance to Kansas students.
The following awards are planned to be made available in 2022:
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Three university scholarships in the amounts of $1,200, $1,000, and $750; and
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Up to $1,000 set aside for any amount up to $500 of assistance requested for technical school students
University applications will be solicited in February 2022 and applications accepted until May 31, 2022. Applications for vo-tech wastewater training financial assistance can be submitted for consideration anytime throughout the year.
About Vo-tech Assistance Awards
Please note: For the last couple of years KWEA has not awarded a vo-tech assistance award due to a lack of applicants. A portion of these unused awards have been utilized in the next year for additional university scholarship awards and is included in the amounts indicated above. The vo-tech assistance being offered can be requested for any amount (up to $500) paid for or to be paid for by the applicant associated with operator training courses including transportation, books, as well as un-reimbursed course costs.
Apply for Vo-tech Assistance
kwea.net/scholarship.html
- Scholarship Name: La Jolla Mom Communications Scholarship
- Eligibility: Undergraduate or high school senior applicants must be majoring in a communications field of study and attend or be planning to attend an accredited college or university during the 2021-2022 academic year.
- Amount: One student will be selected to receive $500 in scholarship funds based on their essay response (maximum of 1000 words) to why they are interested in pursuing a career in the communications field. Scholarship funds must be used to pay for qualified expenses, including tuition, books and on-campus room and board for the 2021-2022 academic year.
- Application Deadline: The deadline for submissions is April 1, 2022. The recipient will be notified individually by April 15, 2022.
- Link: https://lajollamom.com/scholarships/
Hello Diesel Students,
Lang Diesel Inc. sent Salina Tech a packet for some scholarship opportunities specifically for Diesel Tech students and I wanted to pass them along to all of you. High School students, please take a look as these will be available to you upon high school graduation. I have attached the Scholarship Application, Sign-On Application as well as their Brochure for your convenience.
- TechUp ToolUp Scholarship & Tool Allowance Program
- Financial Assistance for both tuition and tools for qualified students entering a two-year diesel tech program
- Students must be willing to commit to a 36 month work term post-graduation
- LDI will purchase the standard toolbox and tools listed on the program’s recommended tool list, up to $10,000
- For semesters 2-4, LDI will pay up to 100% of students tuition depending on students GPA
- Scholarship program is available to students attending a two-year diesel tech program only
- Students who have started a two-year are not eligible for the tool portion of the program, but eligible for the tuition portion if they have not started their final semester
- Application Deadline: All applications must be sent by April 30, 2023
- TechUp ToolUp Scholarship & Sign-On Allowance Program
- Financial assistance for tuition and sign on bonus for qualified students enrolled in a two-year diesel tech program
- Students who have started a two-year program are not eligible for the tool portion of the program, but eligible for the tuition portion if they have no started their final semester
- For eligible semesters LDI will pay up to 100% of students’ tuition depending on students GPA
- Students will receive $6,000 Sign-On allowance upon completion and graduation of the two-year diesel tech program
- Students must be willing to commit to 36 month work term post-graduation
- Students will have the opportunity to work at LDI between semesters and during school breaks and will be paid an hourly wage.
- Scholarship and sign-on program is available to students attending a two-year diesel tech program only
For more information, their website is https://ldi.us/scholarships. Terry Braun can also be contacted at 785-301-2426 or by email at terryb@langdieselinc.com. Terry is who you will want to submit any applications to.
The Lawyers of Distinction Scholarship was founded to help college students achieve their dreams without having to worry about the financial burden of whether or not they will be able to afford school. It’s no secret that education fees are outrageous, and we want to play a part in supporting future generations. Each year we will award one student with a $1,000 scholarship.
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The objective of our organization is to provide financial assistance to students for professional training in the building industry for such fields as: masonry, framing, trim carpentry, heating, plumbing, electrical, concrete work and other building fields.
Link: https://www.salinahba.com/scholarships
Mike Rowe Works Foundation
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
- Enrolled in an approved program
- Sign the S.W.E.A T Pledge
- Answer 4 questions about the S.W.E.A.T Pledge.
- Make a video
- Have 2 solid references from a teacher or boss.
- Verify your school costs.
- Provide high school or college transcript
- Submit your most recent 1040 tax form
- NEW DEADLINE for Fall 2022: April 28th at 11:59PM PT
The approved programs that we offer are:
- Automotive Technology
- Construction
- Commercial Driving
- Diesel Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Emergency Medical Technology
- Fire Science & Technology
- HVAC
- Welding
NCCER is an education foundation that is nationally recognized as the training, assessment, certification, and career development standard for the construction and maintenance craft professional. Recognizing that both non-profit organizations have a shared interest in supporting students who have chosen a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway, the newly formed partnership between NTHS and NCCER will also include a unique scholarship opportunity.
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The National Tooling & Machining Foundation provides scholarships up to $2500 for students pursuing degrees that will lead to manufacturing careers. Students may only apply for one of the available scholarship opportunities and are able to re-apply for a scholarship annually for as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
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The Saline County Expo Center is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Oliver Haag Scholarship for the 2023 school year.
Saline County students graduating high school in 2023 and entering college or a vocational school in the fall and majoring in an agricultural field are eligible to apply. The criteria for this scholarship are community involvement, strong school work ethics, and the desire to continue a post-secondary education in agriculture.
The scholarship is eligible for renewal for up to three years by maintaining a 3.0 GPA and continued enrollment in an agricultural field. Since the Saline County Commission established this scholarship in the name of Oliver Haag in 2001, 47 students have been awarded funds for their agricultural studies.
The deadline for applications is March 6, 2023.
For full scholarship criteria information or to apply, visit the links below.
The Two-Year Associate and Technology Scholarship is available to students who seek an education to obtain employment in the industries that use and control mechanical, physical or chemical processes to produce or move a final product and includes other technical disciplines.
To help single parents reach their educational goals, Drug Lawsuit Source is offering one single parent scholarship in the amount of $1,000
The deadline to apply is November 1, 2022.
Winners will be notified by e-mail and their names will be posted on our website, Drug Lawsuit Source
Visit Drug Lawsuit Source Scholarship to apply.
Each scholarship has its own eligibility, criteria and application requirements. Generally each scholarship program requires the recipient to:
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Be a Kansas resident
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Enroll in a qualified program
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Enroll at a Kansas college or university
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Not already awarded an undergraduate degree, unless you are applying for the Nursing or Teaching Service Scholarships
The WiseGeek Lifelong Learners Scholarships is a $500 scholarship open to anyone who has student debt or expects to in the future, including those who are no longer in school or who have student debt from funding the education of a family member.
The WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship is a $500 scholarship open to students that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
“Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.” – Barbara Gittings
Across the United States, far too many people in the LGBTQ+ community are denied human rights, robbed of big opportunities, and ridiculed solely because of their identity. Combatting civil rights issues that the LGBTQ+ community face regularly requires providing distinct and unique opportunities for people to grow and flourish. The WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship exists to support the dreams and aspirations of LGBTQ+ youth across the country. The scholarship is open to students who identify as a member of this community.
Eligibility Requirements
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Students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community
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U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
The bill permits students to enroll on a part-time or full-time basis, but students must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward completion of the promise-eligible program and complete the program within 30 months from the first award. Upon completion of the program, students must reside and work in Kansas for a minimum of two consecutive years or enroll in a Kansas institution of higher education and subsequently reside and work in Kansas for a minimum of two consecutive years.
Eligible SATC Programs of Study:
Associate Degree Dental Hygiene
Associate Degree Nursing
Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology
Automotive Technology
Commercial Truck Driving (Class A)
Computer-Aided Drafting
Construction Technology
Dental Assisting
Diesel Technology
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Technology
EMT: Basic
Home Health Aide
HVAC
Machine Tool Technology
Medication Aide (CMA)
Nursing Aide (CNA)
Practical Nursing
Welding Technology
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
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Be a Kansas resident, AND one of the following:
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Have graduated from a Kansas high school within the preceding 12 months or have received a GED or other high school equivalency credential within the preceding 12 months, OR
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Be 21 years of age or older and a Kansas resident for the preceding three consecutive years, OR
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Be a dependent child of a military service member who is stationed in another state and who, within the preceding 12 months, graduated from an out-of-state high school or obtained a GED or other high school equivalency credential.
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If you think you qualify for this scholarship, you need to complete the following to apply for the scholarship and remain qualified:
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Complete the Kansas Promise Scholarship application process on the Kansas Board of Regents page