Scholarships
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Please see individual college websites for complete listings of scholarships, requirements, and deadlines
USD 368 Endowment Association scholarship information will be presented to graduating PHS students in December.
FAFSA Information
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| Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund | |||
| Kansas Association of Student Financial Aid Advisors | |||
| Student Scholarships -- Boasts the largest collection of scholarships on the web | |||
| Varsity Tutors --Monthly scholarships awarded; $200; 200-900 words; submit online; promote your entry via social media | |||
| Unigo/ Scholarship Experts -short essays on a variety of topics; awards up to $5000; deadlines vary; can apply as early age 13 |
| Other Scholarships with varying deadlines | |||
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| PHS students who have completed 12+ college credit hours with a 3.5 GPA (on college courses only) may join Phi Kappa Theta. There is a one time, $100 lifetime membership fee. Members have access to numerous scholarship opportunities. | |||
| Please visit the website to see the requirements for the 12 scholarships that they have available . | Amounts vary |
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| Please visit the website to see the requirements for the scholarships that are available . | Amounts vary | Deadlines vary | |
| Students who are or have been foster children in the State of Kansas, including foster children who have been adopted | Amount & type of aid may include (but is not limited to) tuition, room & board, books, etc. |
Applications accepted year round |
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| Northeast Kansas Scholarship | FULL TUITION scholarship to Washburn University, high school graduates from Miami county, 3.0+ GPA, household income of $75,000 or less, less than $75,000 in assets on the FAFSA | FULL TUITION | No separate application is required. You are automatically considered for this when you apply to Washburn. |
September
| Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria | Amount | Due |
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September 3, 2024 |
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| Senior, 3.50 GPA, work requirement, financial need | Amount varies--Up to $60,000 |
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| Seniors in the top 5-10% of class, ACT-28+, family income of $65K or less/year | Full tuition to participating colleges |
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| Seniors w/at least 3.0 GPA, have filled out the FAFSA and qualify for a Pell Grant, and plan to attend Kansas State University, Wichita State University, Fort Hays State University or Emporia State University | $$--Covers ALL remaining costs of attendance after all other aid, grants, and scholarships are applied to a student's account; renewable for 4 years w/application and maintenance of 3.0 GPA |
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| Senior or college freshman involved in raising bison and/or planning to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field | $1000 |
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| 3.5+ GPA OR 27 ACT composite or rank in top 10% of class at the end of junior year; declare engineering major on admissions application | $28,500 |
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$60,000 and various amounts |
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| Any high school or college student pursuing a mortuary science | $3500/$500 |
October 14, 2024 to Newcomer Funeral Service Group |
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| 9-12 Grade students may enter Recorded, 3-5 minute essay over theme must be submitted |
Prizes & scholarships awarded at the local, district, state & national levels |
October 31 |
November
| Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria | Amount | Due |
| Up to $4,000 |
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Seniors admitted to PSU with major in Electronics Engineering Technology; 3.0+GPA, taken the ACT |
Tuition and fees for up to 4 years! (up to $30,000) |
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| Local winner advances to state; state winner advances to national selection. See PHS Counseling Office for address to send application | $600-$40,000 |
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Washburn Garvey Scholarship |
3.25 GPA, take Garvey Scholarship Exam; see link for details Complete application for admission to Washburn |
$500-$2000 renewable annually |
Take Garvey Exam: See link for dates |
| Seniors interested in a John Deere tech program or a diesel tech program | Two-year scholarship for select community colleges and vocational schools, plus costs for tools is covered. |
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| Students 18 years of age or older, attending or enrolled in an airport management/administration or similar program. | $1500 |
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December
| Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria | Amount | Due |
| Senior, 3.75 GPA, work requirement, financial need | Renewable up to 7 semesters: Amount varies--Up to $7500 per semester |
December 1, 2024 |
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| Seniors w/at least 3.0 GPA, have filled out the FAFSA and qualify for a Pell Grant, and plan to attend Kansas State University, Wichita State University, Fort Hays State University or Emporia State University | $$--Covers any remaining costs of attendance after all other aid, grants, and scholarships are applied to a student's account; renewable for 4 years w/application and maintenance of 3.0 GPA |
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| Variety of scholarships & criteria; going to 2 year or 4 year schools; students w/disabilities, etc. | $500-$5000 |
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| HS Senior living in Johnson, Miami or Wyandotte county; 3.25 or higher GPA, be admitted and complete KSU general scholarship application by December 1 | $2500 |
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| Distinguished academic record; most rigorous course of study available to them; intellectual curiosity; interest in public policy and appreciation for Coolidge values; humility and leadership |
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| Acacia Leadership Scholarship | Awarded to incoming male freshmen at the Manhattan campus of Kansas State University who display excellence in academics, motivation for personal success and an interest in studying the principles of leadership. |
1 = $3000 2 = $1000 |
December 13 |
| 2.5 GPA; going to any 2 year or 4 year college or career technical school | $1000-$50,000 |
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| 2.5 GPA; Demonstrate ambition & self-drive to be a force for good in your community by encouraging others to pursue higher education. | $10,000-$25,000; State & National winners |
December 18 |
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| National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Knight Essay Contest & Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contests | Open to all 10-12 grade students; Local, district, state and national winners. No affiliation with SAR is required.There is often a lack of applicants. APPLY! | $500-$9000 | December 31 |
January
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| Students who have lost at least one parent to cancer; interest in education, arts, environment, math, or science; involvement in school or community; financial need; 2 or 4 year school | $2500 renewable up to 4 years; $8000 total |
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| Must intend to continue education in an education or business-related program | $400 |
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January 10, 2025 |
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| Seniors of good character and with no criminal background are eligible to apply | $2000 |
January 15 |
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| 9th-12th grade students are eligible; 1000 word (max) essay over topic | $500-$5000 |
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| Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors for merit and in a variety of categories (medical & nursing, education, etc). | Amounts vary; $2500 to $5000; some renewable |
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| Students planning to study in a construction related program at a Kansas technical college, community college or 4 year college; intern with a KCA member construction company over the summer to earn an additional $1000; see link for scholarship and internship application | $500-$2500 |
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| O'Brate Foundation Traditional College Scholarship |
Financial need, 2.5+GPA, full time student pursuing or planning to pursue an undergraduate or graduate level certification and/or degree at an accredited technical school, community college or college/university
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$500-$5,000, renewable | May 1; Early application is STRONGLY encouraged | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Legion Oratorical Contest | Open to all Kansas high school students grades 9-12. Complete an entry form by TBD. Local contest will be in Paola TBD. See link for topics and more information. Winners advance from district, to state, to national competition. | $150 to $25,000 | TBD | ||||||||||||||||||||||
February
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| Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships | Students planning to further their education after high school | Amounts vary | February 1 |
| Students who have faced personal hardship; planning to attend KU; financial need; students whose parents did not earn a 4 year degree will receive priority consideration | $5000, renewable for 4 years |
February 1 |
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| Open to sons and daughters of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military commissary customers; 3.0 GPA | $2000 |
February 12 |
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| Criteria vary; see website for details & a listing of scholarship opportunities | $500-10,000 |
February 15 |
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| Seniors whose parents are employed with a school district as non-instructional, support staff (building and grounds, food service, transportation). |
$3000 |
February 15 |
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| Seniors with a 3.0+ GPA, 21+ ACT composite, going into healthcare, agriculture, education or business at a partner school (see website for list of participating schools), financial need; See PHS Student Services or Class of 20xx, for application log in information | $1000 renewable for up to 8 semesters; $8000 total award |
February 15 |
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Seniors planning to go into one of the following trade programs: See PHS Student Services or Class of 20xx, for application log in information
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$4000 renewable for up to 2 years; $8000 total award |
February 15 |
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Kansas Masonic Foundation Student Loan & Scholarship Program |
Low interest loans; repay after completion of school; does not necessarily affect other financial aid. Also available: Cynthia Ruth Russell Memorial Grants for the physically challenged, Technical College scholarship, Legacy Scholarship, etc. | Varies |
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| Seniors planning to pursue a career in the healthcare field; 3.25 GPA; ACT | $1000 |
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Paola Optimist Club Oratorical Contest w/scholarship opportunity |
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March
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| Seniors planning to attend a Kansas school. | $500 |
April 1 |
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$1000 |
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Seniors going into a welding program or related field | Amounts vary--$2500, $1000 |
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| Seniors planning to attend a Kansas school. | $500 |
March 1 |
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| $1500--Renewable for 4 years; $25,000 award for top applicant |
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| Senior who has participated in high school or recognized junior golf program in Kansas (see link for more information). | $1500--one time award |
March 10 |
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| $5000 |
March 15 |
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| Seniors w/excellent academic credentials, good school & community citizens, planning to attend Kansas 4 year or 2 year school | $500-$1500 |
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| Seniors or current undergraduate students enrolled in Kansas post secondary school; planning to or currently majoring in an ag related field of study; self starter, excellent academic credentials, good citizen, strong desire to continue education | $500-$1500 |
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Financial need ($55K or less adjusted gross family income); involvement in school & community activities; display integrity & perseverance in overcoming adversity; 2.0 GPA; complete 4 essays (see website for topics and details) |
$10,000-$25,000 |
March 15 |
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Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) Scholarship |
3.25 GPA, ACT 22 | $250, renewable |
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| Open to 9-12 grade students; patriotic art submission; see website for details |
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| Western Kansas Chapter of American Petroleum Institute (API) |
Kansas Seniors; 3.0+ GPA; |
$1000, renewable up to 4 years | March 31 |
| Annual scholarship for legally blind students | $10,000 |
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| Students who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity or are in extreme poverty. | up to $8000 |
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True Blue KSHSAA Scholarship |
$2000 |
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April
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| Seniors w/2.5+ GPA and who plan to pursue a technical school or college degree and a career in diesel technology, heavy equipment or electric power generation | $2000 |
April 1 |
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| Scholarship for children of post 9/11 veterans who died on active duty, or have a combined VA disability rating of 50% or greater | Amount varies |
April 1 |
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Miami County Family and Community Education and Community Club Council Scholarship |
Seniors or college freshmen who are Miami County residents; Involvement in school and activities | $500 |
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April 1 |
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| $1000 to $3000 |
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Marais des Cygnes Chapter DAR Scholarship |
Seniors w/at least a 2.0 GPA | $500 |
First Friday in April |
| Students diagnosed w/epilepsy or immediate family member and/or caregiver of a person w/epilepsy | $5000-$10,000 |
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Nada Thoden Memorial Scholarship--Miami County Quilters Guild |
$500 |
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Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials Association (KCCEOA) Scholarship Program |
Attend a Kansas college and major in Journalism, Political Science, Communications or Business; 3.0GPA+ | $500 |
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| Senior related to a PRHS graduate | $400 | ||
| Seniors planning to attend Wichita State University who live in certain counties in the Kansas City area (see link for more information--Miami County students may apply) | $1000 |
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| Awards for Junior or Senior Skills USA members pursuing career technical goals | $300, $500, $750 |
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| Scholarship for Emerging Sport Leaders | Seniors with a 2.5+ GPA, whose life has been impacted by soccer, demonstrated leadership skills and community service | $5000 | April 17 |
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Heartland Rural Electric Line Worker Scholarship Application |
Seniors planning a career as an electric line worker. | $500 |
April 26 |
| Seniors planning to attend a trade school or college with a focus in the construction industry. | $1000 |
April 30 |
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North American Equipment Dealers Foundation Scholarship |
2.5 GPA, must be working towards a certification in the ag industry, must be approved by a dealer principal, renewable | $1000 |
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| 2.8 GPA, minimum 40 hours community service; particular award for applicants who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and extraordinary effort and ability to overcome adversity - |
Up to $8000-$11000 |
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| O'Brate Foundation Traditional College Scholarship |
Financial need, 2.5+GPA, full time student pursuing or planning to pursue an undergraduate or graduate level certification and/or degree at an accredited technical school, community college or college/university
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$500-$5,000, renewable | May 1; Early application is STRONGLY encouraged | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kansas Motor Carriers Association Scholarship | Seniors pursuing education/training in the transportation industry (drivers, dock workers, mechanics, office personnel, etc). Must be planning on full time enrollment at a college, community college, technical or trade school in a transportation related field. | $1000 | May 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| For students who have experienced homelessness within the last six years | $2500 |
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| Complete HS or GED, enrolled in a 3 year or less technical degree/certificate program in Fall, attend a not for profit post secondary institution; demonstrate financial need (must be Pell Grant eligible), under the age of 30, US citizen | $2500 |
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