Counselor
Student Scholarships
Finding and applying for scholarships is an important part of planning for life after high school. Students are encouraged to begin early, stay organized, and use multiple search tools to maximize opportunities.
Deadlines
Scholarship deadlines are the dates your application must be RECEIVED, not just submitted.
All current scholarship opportunities and deadlines are posted in Google Classroom, so check it regularly!
Plan ahead:
- Need a recommendation? Give 2 weeks' notice.
- Need a transcript or counselor form? Give 4 days' notice.
- Need something mailed? Give 7 days' notice.
Don’t wait until the last minute! You are responsible for making sure your application and required documents are submitted on time.
Other Offerings
State of Kansas Opportunities
Scholarships/Grants offered by the State of Kansas
Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria and application requirements. Generally, each scholarship program requires the recipient to:
- Be a Kansas resident
- Enroll in a qualified program
- Enroll at a Kansas college or university
- Not already awarded an undergraduate degree, unless you are applying for the Nursing or Teaching Service Scholarships
Deadline: May 1, 2027
Apply at: State of Kansas Scholarships/Grants
- Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship
- Kansas Teacher Scholarship
- Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship
- Kansas Comprehensive Grant
- Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance
- Career Technical Workforce Grant
- State Scholarship
- Kansas Military Service
National Scholarships
National Scholarship Search Engines
These trusted websites allow students to search for scholarships based on personal criteria such as GPA, interests, and intended major:
Kansas Promise Scholarship
Kansas Promise Scholarship
The Kansas Promise Scholarship act is available at all Kansas Community Colleges and is a first-come first-served scholarship (High School seniors could apply now for summer or next fall).
Application for Fall 26, Spring 27 and Summer 2027 semesters are available online at Kansas Regents.
Application Deadlines vary by semester:
- Fall 2026 application deadline - October 1, 2026
- Spring 2027 application deadline - March 1, 2027
- Summer 2027 application deadline - July 1, 2027
* Awards are made on a first come, first serve basis. The application could close before these dates if funding for this scholarship is exhausted before this deadline.
To see the programs eligible at each college counselors should visit KACCT and then click on the individual school links. All information about this new scholarship, which pays for EVERYTHING (Tuition, Fees, Books, Supplies) only room and board are not covered, is listed on the KACCT website.
Have a Scholarship?
Organizations or businesses wanting to have a scholarship advertised to students should contact Jennifer Giles at jennifer.giles@usd286.org