2011-2012 Scholarship Information
Updated February 1
By Brenda Breth
Newly added scholarships are in bold.
| Scholarship | Due Date | Requirements | Application |
| KBOR Vocational Education Scholarship | Feb., 3, 2012 | for students who enroll in one or two-year technical education programs; take a scholarship test |
see Mrs. Breth or |
| American Legion LPN Scholarship | Feb. 15, 2012 | must pursue a LPN |
form is in Scholarship Room |
| FHSU Access to Academic Opportunity Grant | Feb. 15, 2012 | attend FHSU, academic and leadership achievement | see Mrs. Breth |
| Best Buy | Feb. 15, 2012 | solid grades, community service or work experience | apply at www.at15.com |
| American Legion Music Scholarship | Feb. 15, 2012 | must major or minor in music | form is in Scholarship Room |
| American Legion Hugh Smith Fund | Feb. 15, 2012 | must be the son or daughter of a veteran who is a member of the American Legion | form is in Scholarship Room |
| American Legion Anderson Scholarship | Feb. 15, 2012 | must be the son or daughter of a veteran who is a member of the American Legion | form is in Scholarship Room |
| American Legion Lappin Scholarship | Feb. 15, 2012 | must be the son or daughter of a veteran who is a member of the American Legion | form is in Scholarship Room |
| American Legion Hill Scholarship | Feb. 15, 2012 | must be a descendent of a member of the American Legion | form is in Scholarship Room |
| American Legion Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship | Feb. 15, 2012 | must be the son or daughter of a veteran who is a member of the American Legion | form is in Scholarship Room |
| Farm Credit of Western Kansas Scholarship | Feb. 15, 2012 | You or your parents must be a Farm Credit of Western Kansas borrower with a non-delinquent loan | form is in Scholarship Room |
| Ronald Reagan Foundation Scholarship | Feb. 17, 2012 | must show exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship | apply at www.reaganfoundation.org |
| Kreiger Scholarship | March 1, 2012 | for seniors graduating in 2012 | forms in Scholarship Room |
| McCook Elks Nurse Scholarship | March 1, 2012 | for those going into nursing | forms in Scholarship Room |
| Playing with Purpose Award | March 1, 2012 | $12,700 are available to Christian Student Athletes; must have a C average and play varsity in at least one sport; must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ | apply at www.playingwithpurpose.org |
| FRS Scholarship and Youth Tour | March 1, 2012 | must be living in a household receiving local telephone, internet, or cabe TV services from Nex-Tech Rural Telephone | apply at www.frs.org |
| Pete Henry Foundation Scholarships | March 1, 2012 | The foundation gives two types of scholarships - for those going to college and for those going to vocational school. | form is in Scholarship Room |
| McCook Community College Foundation | March 1, 2012 | must plan to attend McCook Community College | apply at www.mccookcollegefoundation.org |
| KACRAO | March 9, 2012 | 3.25 GPA, ACT Composite of 22 | download form by clicking on the link: KACRAO |
| Senator Bob Dole Public Service Scholarship | March 9, 2012 | 3.0 GPA, involved in volunteer community service; enroll in a Kansas Regents' University or Washburn | apply at sms.scholarshipamerica.org |
| 2012 PRIMO Scholarship | March 23, 2012 | Must be a member of Nex-tech Rural Telephone | apply at www.nex-tech.com/nex-generation |
| Student Award Search | May 28,2012 | Visit their website and apply! | http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm |
| Kansas Sons of the American Legion Thielen Scholarship | Feb. 15, 2012 | must the son, daughter, grandson/daughter of a member of the Kansas Sons of the American Legion | form is in Scholarship Room |
| Jim Johnson Scholarship | April 1, 2012 | for those who will be pursuing a career in one of the physical sciences (chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science, geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, and soil science) or teaching profession in the physical sciences |
See Mrs. Breth for more information |
| Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship | April 2, 2012 | must have participated in junior golf activities and high school golf | www.kansasgolf.org |
| KRD Federal Credit Union | April 13, 2012 | must be a member of the KRD Federal Credit Union | See Mrs. Breth for application |
| Big Sun Scholarship | June 22, 2012 | participate in a sport | www.bigsunathletics.com |
| American Legion Baseball Scholarship | July 15, 2012 | must have participated in American Legion Baseball | form is in Scholarship Room |
| American Legion Athletic Scholarship | July 15, 2012 | must have participated in high school sports | form is in Scholarship Room |
| AES Engineers | Oct. 5, 2012 | based on character as determined by an essay | http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm |
New publications are now available from the federal government that might help students and parents plan for college: College Preparation Checklist and Funding Education Beyond High School. You can access these brochures online at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/guide
For scholarship information, visit www.scholarshipquest.org; www.fastweb.com; www.fastaid.com
*For help completing the FAFSA: www.studentaid.ed.gov/completefafsa
*U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook (information on various careers and their earning potential) www.bls.gov/oco
*Student Aid on the Web: www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
