Scholarship Information

See Jacque Hill in the career center for applications and more information.

Indicates that the scholarship has expired for this year.

  Scholarship available now in career center.

For additional scholarship opportunities, refer to free scholarship search service at:

www.fastweb.com

www.collegeboard.org

www.scholarships.salliemae.com

www.srnexpress.com

www.scholarsips.brokescholar.com

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

To apply for the vocational scholarship, you must be a KS resident (live in KS one year before attending a KS school and applying for any state aid), a graduate from an accredited high school (or received a GED from KS Board of Regents), plan to enroll full time in a designated vocational program in Kansas, and take the designated vocational scholarship test. The test is given twice each year.

For more information, contact www.kansasregents.org

ACT Assessment

Remember these dates! –Garden City High School Code: 171-065

WEB RESOURCES

Financial Aid Assistance

www.fafsa.ed.gov-www.pin.ed.gov

www.woredscholar.com

www.finaid.org

Financial Aid Association

www.nasfaa.org (National Association)

www.kasfaa.org (Kansas Association)

Other useful Websites

www.act.org

www.collegebaord.com (SAT Test)

www.ed.gov

http://studentaid.ed.gov

www.CampusTours.com (Virtual tours of college campus)

  W. Frank Barton School of  Business 17th Annual Scholarship Competition

Are you interested  in pursuing a college degree in Business?  How does a one in sixty chance of receiving a $44,000 scholarship to attend the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University sound?  If you believe that you meet the qualifications listed below, we would like to encourage you to apply to participate in the following scholarship competition.  

To be eligible to complete,  a student must: 

• be a May 2007 high school graduate
• have a minimum high school GPA of 3.50
• have a minimum 24 composite ACT
• be admitted to WSU no later than October 1st, 2007
• declare a business major and 
• submit the Yes!  I with To Compete form by October 1st, 2007 (form available in the Career Center)

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Deadline:  October 31, 2008                                   Amount:  $4,000 - $20,000

Eligibility

Seniors at secondary schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for one of 250 four-year merit-based scholarships.  High school seniors, who have not yet graduated, must submit initial applications between September  and October 31of his/her senior year in high school. 

Application Requirements

• a CURRENT high school or home-school senior anticipating graduation from a school or program in the United States during the academic year in which application is made;
• a U.S. Citizen; U.S. National; U.S. Permanent Resident; Temporary Resident (legalization program); Refugee; Asylee; Cuban-Haitian entrant; or Humanitarian Parolee;
• planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;
• carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of your junior year of high school
• This is a preliminary application for our scholarship program.  At this time we only require the completed online application.  At this time we CANNOT review or return any supplements to your application.  We understand that there may not be enough space for you to fill out the application completely.  Please complete the application to the best of your ability and in the most accurate manner possible.  If your application advances, you will have the opportunity to elaborate on all your activities. 

Advancement of application

Only those students whose applications advance to the Semifinalist round are notified of their selection by mail in mid to late November.  Applicants who do not receive written notification by the first week in January can assume their application did not advance.   A list of semifinalists will be posted on our website shortly after notification letters are sent. 

Applicants may not be

• children or grandchildren of employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca Cola Company or any other bottler or Company divisions or subsidiaries

**High school seniors can apply online through our website between September 1 and October 31 of his/her senior year. 

Scholarships awarded and amounts 

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to 250 high school seniors each year.  Fifty of these are four-year $20,000 scholarships ($5,000 per year for four years), while 200 are designated as four-year $10,000 scholarships ($2,500 per year for four years).  The scholarships can be used at any accredited U.S. college or university.

Two-Year Coca-Cola Colleges Scholarships

The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program was created in 2000 through a grant from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation.  Mr. Whitehead was one of the original bottlers of Coca-Cola.  In keeping with Coca-Cola's long-standing commitment to post-secondary education, this program recognizes students attending two-year degree granting institutions for their unique contributions to community service and academic excellence. 

Who is eligible to apply?

Current students, as well as high school seniors, planning to attend a two-year degree granting institution in the fall are eligible to apply for one of  350 one-time $1,000 scholarship award.  School officials are asked to  carefully consider the eligibility requirements and criteria listed below. 

Interested students should check with their campus contact (listed on our website) for application and deadline information.  

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be:

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents;
• Carrying a minimum of a 2.5 GPA at time of nomination;
• Planning to enroll in at least two courses during the fall term at a two year, degree granting institution; 
• Actively engaged in volunteer service or employed at least part-time

Applicants may NOT be:

• Children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company 

Recipients are well-rounded individuals with highly developed interests in their community.  Applicants are evaluated on the following:  Demonstrated leadership, committed to community, academic achievement, and employment. Go to http://www.coca-colascholars.org for electronic application.

NW KS TECHNICAL COLLEGE HONOR SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  November 1,  2008                                                                        Award:  $1,000

Requirements:

• Senior student with a GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Must interview for the award during Senior Day on November 9th, 2007.

K-STATE CIVIC LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  Applications must be received by 5pm on December 14, 2008. 

Award:  1st -$4000; 2nd-$2500;3rd-$2000(freshman year only)

The objective for the K-State Civic Leadership Scholarship competition is to identify and reward exceptional Kansas high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to serving others in their community, school, or place of worship.

To qualify applicants must:

• Have an exemplary record of community service.
• Be a Kansas resident and a high school senior.
• Be admitted to K-State. Apply at: www.consider.k-state.edu/admissions
• Attend K-State in fall 2008
• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Emily Lehning at 1-800-432-8270 or lehning@k-state.edu.

AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 

Deadline:  Entries will be accepted from 12:00pm (noon) CDT August 29th, 2008 until 12:00pm (noon) CDT April 11, 2008.

Eligibility Requirements:  Read complete contest information before applying.  Please read all requirements carefully.  Entries that do not meet All requirements will be automatically disqualified from the contest without notification to the students. 

• The AFSA Scholarship Contest is open to high school seniors in the United States who plan to further their education at a college/university or certified trade school in the United States.  The scholarship is not based on financial need.  Relatives of AFSA staff or board members may not enter. 
• You must be high school senior during the 2007-2008 school year who will attend a college/university or trade school in the United States starting with the fall 2008 semester.
• Home-schooled students may apply as long as your course of study is equivalent to that of a senior in high school. 

Prizes:  A total of $20,000 is awarded.  Ten(10) winners will receive a scholarship of $2,000 each.  Only one $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to any single individual from this contest.  The scholarship is paid directly to the educational institution in the student's account to be used for tuition and/or books and may be used over a period not to exceed four (4) years.  

Winners:  Winners will be notified for appropriate recognition to include award assemblies, graduation ceremonies and newspaper announcements.  Due to the number of entries received, AFSA can only notify winners.  Winners' names will be posted on the AFSA web site on May 7th, 2007. 

For more information:  www.afsascholarship.org

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION 2008  MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Scholarship, Leadership, and Financial Need 

Deadline:  January 11, 2008

Eligibility:

• Any high school senior who is a US citizen is eligible to apply.  Male and female students compete separately for identical awards. 
• Don't hesitate to contact us with questions.  The Elks Foundation is here to assist you with any questions.  Contact us at scholarship@elks.org or 620-382-8411 (Paula Ash, Chairman)
• Applications are available at the GCHS Career Center. 

The state of Kansas sends four applications to national judging.  These four students, two boys and two girls, are guaranteed a $4000 scholarship--$1000 per year for four years.  In addition to these four students, the state of Kansas awards 38 other students with a $600 one-time scholarship to use for their education.

THE GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS

Deadline:  January 12, 2008                                                       Award:  Full ride scholarship  

You may qualify for a college scholarship if you are:

• African American
• American Indian
• Alaska Native
• Asian Pacific Islander
• Hispanic American
• A citizen or permanent US resident

And if you:

• have an overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
• will enter an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking freshman in the fall of 2008
• have significant financial need (such as qualifying for a federal Pell Grant)
• have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extra-curricular, or other activities.
• Are  nominated by a principal, teacher, counselor, someone who is familiar with your academic performance.
• Get a recommendation from any adult (except a relative) who is familiar with your community service and leadership activities.
• E-mail your questions to gmsinfo@hsf.net

2008 SAM WALTON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  Applications available on-line November 1st, 2008 

To qualify:

• The student must be a graduating high school senior, and
• May not be a Wal-Mart Associate, or be the child or legal dependent of a Wal-Mart Associate.
• Interested applicants need to  logon to www.walmartfoundation.org for more information.  
• These students will apply for the Sam Walton Community Scholarship on-line at www.scholarshipadministrators.net.
• Applicants must use the access code (SWCS) to complete the application process. No paper applications are available.
• In addition to submitting the online application, students must submit all required information to Scholarship Program Administrators (SPA) as directed on the on-line application by Jan. 14. 2008.  
• Applications submitted after the deadline or to any other address will not be forwarded and will be considered ineligible.
• Garden City Wal-Mart location number is:  #0652

 KANSAS KIWANIS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  February 1, 2008                                                            Award:  To be determined 

Kiwanis Clubs are service organizations, and therefore are interested in recognizing young people who are service oriented.  The twenty plus scholarships awarded each year are evaluated on several factors, primarily SERVICE and ACADEMIC PREPARATION.  Other factors taken into consideration are life goals, activities, need, recommendations and membership in service organizations.

2007-2008 BERNADINE SITTS SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  February 1, 2008                                             Amount:  $1000

This scholarship is open to any current senior who attended Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center for at least 2 full semesters and has a at least a 3.5 grade point average.  The recipient must be planning to attend a four year college.  Scholarship applications are available at GCHS Career Center. 

ACACIA AT KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Deadline, February 1, 2008

This scholarship opportunity is for young men at your school who display motivation for personal success, an interest in studying the principles of leadership, and who plan to attend Kansas State University.  

Acacia is awarding one leadership scholarship in the amount of $1000 and tow in the amount of $500 each to incoming male freshman at Kansas State University.  Scholarship winners will be selected on the basis of merit as displayed in their application as well as an interview. 

Applications must be postmarked no later than February 1st, 2008.  The scholarship committee will contact all applicants within two weeks after the deadline to schedule an interview with the applicant.  

If you have any questions, or if we may be of assistance, please contact our scholarship committee.  

Bradon S. Nelson, Alumni Chairman, Scholarship Committee, bradsnelson@yahoo.com, 816-304-2504. 

Applications available at GCHS Career Center.

THE HELIUM LITIGATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC

Deadline:  March 1, 2008                                              Amount:  $1200

• Be a resident of a qualifying county, SW KS, OK & TX panhandles  (Finney is included)
• Applicant will be engaged in agricultural, environmental or energy related studies at any accredited college or junior college
• Applicant will become an undergraduate student who is enrolled as a full-time student
• Applicant will satisfy other nondiscriminatory academic and economic criteria as requested

CARGILL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  February 15, 2008     

Awards:  $1,000 to 350 students & $200 grant to each recipients school library.

Recipients will be announced in May 2008.          

• Applicant must be US citizen.
• Applicant must live in a Cargill community.
• Students must apply during their senior year of high school.
• Students are selected based on academic achievement, extracurricular and other activities.
• Scholarships are non-renewable.
• Available for full-time, undergraduate study only.
• Students must plan to enroll in a two or four-year college or university in fall, 2006.
• Student must take application to the facility listed below:
• Cargill Animal Nutrition, contact:  Tim Gouldie, 3680 W. Jones Ave.,  Garden City

For more information , contact www.cargill.com.

NATIONAL FFA COLLEGIATE & VOCATIONAL /TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Deadline:  February 15, 2008                                                      Awards:  $1,000  

All scholarship applicants must be a:

• Current FFA member unless otherwise stated
• High school senior or currently enrolled in college
• Full-time student if enrolled in a post-secondary institution (minimum of 12 credits)
• Go to www.ffa.org to find 2008 scholarship book.

KADPF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Deadline:  February 18, 2008                                                                          Award:  $500

The Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities has established a scholarship fund in the name of Dave Williams and Dick Merriman.  These two individuals have been instrumental throughout the state of Kansas in bringing the custodial profession to a greater height of knowledge and professionalism.  The scholarship is available only to graduating seniors of custodial workers who wish to continue their education at the college level.  

• Student must be a resident of Kansas,
• Graduate from a Kansas High School,
• Plan to attend a Kansas College.

NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  March 1, 2008                                                                Awards:  Forty - $500 each

NCKTC located in Beloit, KS and Hays, KS is excited to announce a new institutional scholarship program.  We encourage all prospective students considering a technical college education to apply regardless of academic or financial status.  Applications available in career center or on the website. www.ncktc.tec.ks.us

SAMMY 2007 AWARD PROGRAM

Deadline:  March 7, 2008                                                                   Awards: $7500 Scholarship plus other prizes

The purpose of the SAMMY 2008 AWARD PROGRAM is to recognize outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 from high schools throughout the contiguous United States.  An athlete from your high school could be one of the 25 winners.  The application has to be done online @ www.bodybymilk.com.  Judging of the nominees will be based on five criteria:  

• academic performance (35%)
• athletic excellence (35%)
• leadership (15%)
• community service (10%)
• milk experience (5%)

ARMY ROTC

Deadline:  As Soon As Possible     

Whether you're a college-bound high school student or already attending a college, Army ROTC has scholarships awarded based on a student's merit and grades, not financial need. 

Army ROTC scholarships pay most schools' full tuition costs and you'll receive a designated allowance for books and fees.  Army ROTC scholarships also provide a living allowance for each school year of up to $400 per month.  For more information, go to the following website.  http://scholarships.com/ArmyROTCQualify.asp

HIGH PLAINS CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL AND NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  April 1, 2008                                 Award: $500

Our chapter annually awards scholarships to a high school senior who will be pursuing a career in one of the physical science (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Earth Science including geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, and soil science).  The scholarship is also open yo those going into the teaching profession on the physical sciences.

Requirements for application

Applicant will need to provide proof of acceptance to a college with a physical science major.

Applicant will write a one page essay stating what they plan to do in the physical sciences once they receive the degree and how it will contribute to their discipline.

For more information contact Jennifer Ritterling at 620-225-6514

BARTON COUNTY SPORTS MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  As Soon As Possible                                                       Award:  Tuition and Books

The Barton County Community College sports medicine department is looking for students who are interested in joining our student athletic trainers' staff while continuing their education in college.

Eighteen to twenty students, including returning sophomores, are selected to join the athletic training staff each fall semester.  Each student receives a books and tuition performance award to help meet college expenses.  A minimum of 12 semester hours, and an overall GPA of 2.0 must be maintained to renew both the student-athletic trainer position and the performance award each semester.

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE SOCIETY OF CPA'S

Deadline:  March 3, 2008                           Awards:  $1,300; $900; $800; $700; $600, & $500

These scholarships are offered without regard to financial need to students who rank high in one of the two college qualifying examinations (ACT or SAT), who will attend a Kansas university or college, and who plan to major in accounting.  Students need to request that their testing company, teacher or counselor send a copy of their test scores (composite strips will suffice), along with verification of the student's home address, to the following address:

• KSCPA Educational Foundation
• P. O. Box 4291
• 1080 SW Wanamaker, Suite 200
• Topeka, KS  66604-0291

Once the test scores have been received, a questionnaire/short essay form will be sent to the student for completion.  THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM IS:  April 14, 2008.

KANSAS LIVESTOCK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: April 30,2008                                  

Application requirements:

• Complete application- You must use the form provided, or recreate a form using the same size font and style and limit your response to space allocated.
• Two letters of recommendation( one from each of the following categories) a0 4-H leader, FFA advisor, teacher or professor, counselor b) Producer, church member, employer
• High school and/or college transcripts)
• Completed application must be post marked by April 30,2008

For additional information, contact KLA office at (785)273-5115 or e-mail kla@kla.org

• Kansas Livestock Foundation

• 6031 S.W. 37th Street

• Topeka, KS 66614-5159

• Attn: Scholarship

KANSAS GRAIN AND FEED ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  Friday, March 9, 2008             

This scholarship asks for the following information:

• personal information
• education
• activities & honors
• transcripts from high school & college
• two references
• essay about why you should be considered for the scholarship
• For more information contact:  Kansas Grain & Feed Association, (785) 234-0461 or www.KansasAg.org

Awards: 1  - Dub & Inez Johnson $500 memorial Scholarship ($250 each semester)

             4  -  KGFA $1,000 scholarships ($500 each semester)

KANSAS AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  March 15th, 2008

This is a $1,000 scholarship, available to high school graduates and post high school students, to be used for study at any KANSAS  university, junior college or vocational/trade school. 

Applicants for this scholarship will be considered based on the following criteria:

• Recommended by a member of the Kansas Agricultural Aviation Association.  You can get recommendations from the following members:  

              Donnie Diehl, 275-0541, Air-Ag Service 

              Doug Chanay, 275-6800 Chanay Aircraft Service

              Johnny Crist, 275-2861, Farmers Aviation Johnny Crist

• Interested in a career in agricultural, agricultural business, aviation or engineering
• Show a financial need

We encourage any students pursuing any type of college career to apply for this scholarship.  Awarding of the funds, however, will be determined by the scholarship committee, and students pursuing the fields listed will be given first priority.

This application can be downloaded at www.ksagaviation.org.

KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSION OFFICERS (KACRAO)

Deadline:  March 15, 2008                                 Awards:  Two-$500 

KACRAO offers scholarships to reward students who have demonstrated quality leadership during their high school years.  There are two scholarships available for the 2006-2007 school year, which may be used at KACRAO member institutions (list enclosed).  The awards are not need-based and may be used in conjunction with other awards.

To be eligible for consideration for these scholarships, students must:  

• Be in their senior year at a KS high school;
• Have a cumulative seventh semester GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale;
• Have a minimum ACT composite score of 22 or SAT-I combined score of 1020.

KANSAS ESOL/BILINGUAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  March 15, 2008                                                            Award:  To be determined

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a qualified student in an English to Speakers of Other Languages or a bilingual program in order to further their post-secondary education.  The amount of the scholarship will be decided by the Scholarship Committee according to the amount of funds in the account.  It is for (4) consecutive semesters.

Selection Criteria:

• Individual must have been enrolled in a bilingual or English As a Second Language Program during their high school years.
• Individual must show financial need.
• GPA, school performance, goals for the future will also be considered.

This scholarship shall be awarded to a qualified English to Speakers of Other Languages students who graduate from an accredited KS high school or who receives their GED and is accepted for admittance at a KS post-secondary school.  The recipient must be full time student carrying 12 or more hours.  This scholarship money shall be used for tuition and/or books.

SENATOR ROBERT J. DOLE PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  March 22, 2008                                            Up to 128, $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded this year!

Are you...

• a 2008 graduating high school senior from an accredited public or private high school in Kansas?
• maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
• involved in a significant amount of volunteer community service projects or public service activities?
• enrolling no later than fall 2008 in a full-time undergraduate course of study at a Kansas Regents' University* or Washburn University?
• *University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, Fort Hays State University, Wichita State University, or Emporia State University.

If you meet these requirements, you may be eligible.  The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics invites you to apply for a scholarship.  For additional information and a link to the application, visit: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/senatordolepublicservice

AQUILA SCHOLARSHIPS

Deadline:  March 14, 2008                                                               Award: 15 -  $500

Aquila will present approximately 15 scholarships of $500 each to Kansas students whose parents are customers of the company. 

To be eligible:

• You must rank in the top 25 percent of your class or score 21 or higher on ACT or 980 or higher on SAT
• Your parents or guardians must be customers of Aqui