SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Scholarship Search Sites
Use these websites to create scholarship profiles and start looking for national scholarship opportunities! Many share the same databases, so create a profile on only one or two of the websites.
- www.goingmerry.com
- Kansas Scholarships ⋆ Stand Out College Prep
- www.fastweb.com
- www.supercollege.com
- www.scholarships.com
- www.growyourgiving.org
- WWW.studentscholarships.org
- www.salliemae.com/kansas
www.admissions.ku.edu/scholarships--University of Kansas scholarships www.ksu.edu/sfa--Kansas State University Scholarships
www.jccc.net/home/scholarships/index.php-- Johnson County Community College
www.scholarshipguidance.com/newsletter - Weekly Scholarships
Top 300 College Scholarships for High School Students in 2023 (bold.org)
greatjobskc.org/scholarships/
www.student-view.com/
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Power Prep ACT Test Prep Class
This class includes practical and relevant information on how to increase your ACT score. The workshop covers what will be on the test and how to master test-taking techniques. Dates are October 12th or November 25th. The cost is $85. You can email or call Carolyn Devane at 785-341-1363 or [email protected] for more information.
Featured Scholarships, Career and Internship Opportunities
JCCC STEM Scholarship
This is a perfect scholarship for students, especially incoming freshman, that have an interest in STEM fields (Biological Services, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Computer and Informational Sciences, Geosciences and Engineering) and pursuing a future transfer to a 4-year university after JCCC. Go to jccc.edu/stemscholarship to apply
WATER ONE INTERNSHIPS
WaterOne offers real world opportunities for students enrolled in post-secondary education. Our internships range from field services, engineering, human resources, and more. These are great ways to gain experience in a career path or organization you are interested in. Internships offered: Human Resources, Legal, Communications, Facility Engineering, Fire Hydrant Auditor, Fleet Mechanic, GIS Technician, Grounds Maintenance, Meter Maintenance, and more! To learn more go to waterone.org/careers
RUDD SCHOLARSHIPS
2025 RUDD Scholarship - This is a 4-year full ride scholarship given out by the RUDD Foundation (includes tuition and fees - books, supplies, room, and board). Scholarship Eligibility: Must have a cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or above; Graduating high school in 2025 and will enroll full-time in the fall; Demonstrate financial need (Pell-eligible); Must be a Kansas resident and qualify for in state tuition; Must be admitted and will attend Emporia State, Fort Hays State, K-State, or Wichita State Application open from October 1st to December 1st 2024.
KU Freshman Scholarships and more!
We're proud to offer students a wide range of renewable institutional scholarships based on GPA alone. Kansans can qualify for more than $20,000 across four years, while out-of-state students can earn up to $64,000 across their entire KU career. For all scholarships offered go to this link
Housing information. Students can apply for housing at housing.ku.edu. This website provides information about room types, including virtual tours. The housing priority application date to apply is Dec. 20.
Connect with KU: Go on a campus visit by visiting visit.ku.edu today! Fall campus visits end on Dec. 12 and spring visit registration will go live in mid-December. KU will host a Counselor Day on campus on Wednesday, March 26th.
Wichita State University Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI)
This fall Wichita State University will be offering high school seniors the chance to compete in the DSI. The DSI is one of the premier scholarship competitions in the country, awarding THREE $64,000 scholarships to attend Wichita State in the fall of 2025. The DSI application is due by 11:59 pm on November 10th. For more information look here.
FOLEY EQUIPMENT Diesel Technician Internship
Earn while you learn! Foley Equipment is proudly partnering with Caterpillar and select technical colleges to offer a paid internship program called ThinkBIG where high school graduates can:
- Earn an Associates of Science degree
- Receive hands-on-training on CATERPILLAR equipment
- Participate in a 7-week paid internship each semester
- Receive $14,000 worth of tooling (yours to keep during and after the program)
- Receive a $2,500 stipend each semester to help offset living expenses and school costs
- Gail full-time employment upon graduation
- Receive scholarships
- Receive tuition
