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Due Date Title Details
Jan 1 to June 30, 2009 Fill out the FAFSA to quality for federal financial aid All seniors who will graduate in 2009 and plan to pursue higher education should fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2008.  Many colleges require students to have the FAFSA completed by March 1st to get priority for available aid.  For more information and to fill it out go to www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Jan 12, 2009 Gates Millennium Scholarship
 		 Pays all college costs; 1000 awarded yearly;  Students must have a 3.3 GPA, show financial need, and be African American, American Indian, Asian, or  Hispanic.  This is a long application- Students should start on it at least 1 month in advance. Apply online at www.gmsp.org
Jan 15, 2009 Dell Scholars Program Pays all college costs; 250 awarded yearly; Students must have a 2.4 GPA, show financial need, and participate in a college readiness program for at least 2 years.  This is a long application- Students should start on it at least 1 month in advance. Apply online at http://www.dellscholars.org/
Jan 17, 2009 Tom Joyner Foundation Scholarship Full ride scholarship to any Historically Black College or University (HBCU).  Student must have at least a 3.5 GPA and have a 1300 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT.  The application is available here.
Jan 18, 2009 Kansas State University Opportunity Scholarship Award Scholarship for first generation minority college-bound students.  Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to attend K-State.  Interested students should speak with their school counselor.
Jan 19, 2009 Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) $2500 scholarships for students who are of Asian or Pacific Islander descent.  Students must be incoming freshman and have at least a 2.7 GPA.  Go here for more information.
Jan 22, 2009 KCK West Kiwanis Club Educational Grant Nine $500 scholarships will be awarded to KCK college bound students with at least a 3.0 GPA.  Applications are available at school counselor offices.
Applications due on Jan 26, 2009

Event: BizFest

Held on Feb. 11-14

 A program for Latino high school students in Kansas City. Juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Some scholarships will be awarded to students who participate. More information about this event is included in this document. The application form is available here.
Jan 31, 2009 Sam Walton Community Scholarship Many $3,000 scholarships will be awarded.  Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.  For instructions and to apply online go here.
Jan 31, 2009 Stacey Ann Hardwick Scholarship- Alpha Kappa Alpha The student must be African American and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.  See your school counselor for an application.
Feb 1, 2009 KU Hixson Opportunity Award Scholarship of $5000 per year for 4 years; Awarded to 10 incoming KU freshman per year; Students must be accepted to KU, be Kansas residents, show financial need, and be first generation.  More information is available here: http://www.scholarships.ku.edu/hixson.shtml
Feb 1, 2009 KCKCC Presidential Scholarship Must be graduating seniors from Wyandotte or Leavenworth County.  Students must have a 3.3 GPA and ACT scores of 19+ Math, 26+ Reading, 22+ English.  Student must also take Accuplacer exam at KCKCC and meet qualifying scores.  Go here for more info.
Feb 1, 2009 UMKC College of Arts and Sciences General Scholarship Many scholarships are available through the UMKC College of Arts and Sciences.  Students must be accepted to UMKC.  See list of scholarships and apply here.
Feb 2, 2009 BK Scholars Scholarship Scholarship worth $1,000. To be eligible students must work for at least 15 hours per week, have a 2.5 GPA, have community service experience, and be able to demostrate financial need. For more information and to apply go here.
Feb 8, 2009 Event: College Goal Sunday Free event to help senior high school students fill out the FAFSA.  The event will last from 2:00-4:00. There are two locations in Wyandotte County- KCKCC and Donnelly College.
Feb 15, 2009 Best Buy Scholarship Most scholarships are worth $1500.  Students must have a 2.5 GPA, live within 70 miles of a Best Buy store and demonstrate commitment to volunteer community service.  For more information go here.
Feb 16, 2009 USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships Many $1500 scholarships will be awarded.  Students must be from low-income families (annual adjusted gross income of $35,000 or less).  Kansas is one of the eight priority states!  50% of awards will go to ethnic minority students.  Go here for more information.
Feb 18, 2009 Hispanic Scholarship Fund- General Application Students must be of Hispanic Heritage, be a U.S. citizen, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.  Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000.  For more information go here.
Feb 21, 2009 Event: Minority Scholarship Fair Wonderful scholarship event sponsored by the  Infinite Scholars Program and the Urban League of Greater Kansas City.  It will be held at the Downtown Marriott from 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.  Go here for more information.
Feb 2009? Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities Scholarship Three scholarships are available for Kansas students who are seniors and have a parent that is a custodial worker.  The application must be completed by your high school counselor.  For information and an application go here.
Feb 2009? Lucile Berry Scholarship Scholarship for a male, high school senior who attended kindergarten at Grant Elementary School in KCK.  Student must have a 2.5 GPA and write an essay. For more information go here and to apply online go here.
Feb 28, 2009 National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program This scholarship for students pursuing careers in biomedical, behavior, and social science health related research is worth up to $20,000 per year.  To qualify students must have a 3.5 GPA and be from a low-income family.  For more information and to apply go here.
March 1, 2009 UMKC Herman Johnson African American Scholarship Scholarship worth $1500 or more.  Student must be African American and from the Kansas City area.  Student must have a 3.0 GPA and be admitted to UMKC.  For more information go here.  To apply go here.
March 1, 2009 UMKC Institute for Urban Education Scholarship Scholarship for students who want to be teachers and will commit to teaching in an urban school district for four years.  Covers tuition and fees for four years.  Student must be admitted to UMKC.  For more information and to apply go here.
March 1, 2009 UMKC School of Pharmacy Minority Scholarship Students must be admitted to UMKC and be an ethnic minority student.  More information is available here.
March 1, 2009 UMKC Institute for Urban Education Scholarship Scholarship for students who want to be teachers and will commit to teaching in an urban school district for four years.  Covers tuition and fees for four years.  Student must be admitted to UMKC.  For more information and to apply go here.
March 6, 2009 Greater Kansas City Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship amount varies.  Students must be Hispanic and from the Kansas City area.  Go here for the application.
March 9, 2009 Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. Scholarship 10 scholarships will be awarded ranging in value from $500 to $1300.  Students must be high school seniors who will attend a Kansas university or college and major in accounting.  Students with high ACT and SAT scores should apply.  Go here for more information.
March 2009? Hormel Foods Character Counts Scholarship Two $1000.00 Scholarships will be awarded to KCK students.  Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA.  For scholarship information click here.  For scholarship application click here.
March 2009? Brown Foundation Academic Scholarship Awards are $300 to $2500.  Students must be of an ethnic minority and enroll at a Kansas college or university.  For more information go here.
March 2009? Kansas City, Kansas Council of PTA Scholarship Five scholarships worth $300 each will be awarded to KCK high school seniors who plan to attend college or technical school.  Students must have at a 2.0 GPA.  Information and an application are on page 11 and 12 of this document.
March 15, 2009 K-State at Salina ELITE Engineering Technology Scholarship Scholarship worth up to $5000 per year at K-State, Salina.  Students must be accepted to the K-State, Salina Engineering Technology degree program and demonstrate financial need.  For more information about the ELITE Scholarship Program go here.
March 15, 2009 Hewlett Packard Diversity in Education Scholarship Program This scholarship is worth $12,000 (3,000 per year for four years).  It is for students interested in Engineering.  Students must be from an underrepresented ethnic minority group (African American, Latino, or American Indian)  Go here for more information and to apply.
March 15, 2009 The Ford Mi Fuerza Program Scholarship The scholarship amount is $500-5000.  Students must be Hispanic, be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.  Go here to apply.
March 2009? Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Students must have above a 3.25 GPA, an ACT score of at least 22, and evidence of leadership.  Go here for an application and instructions.
March 15, 2009 Cowley County Community College TRIO Scholarship Full tuition scholarship available.  Students must be an Upward Bound or Talent Search graduate from the state of Kansas and have at least a 2.5 GPA.  To apply, fill out application form here and make sure to write TRIO on the application form.
March 15, 2009 Hispanic College Fund Scholarships Students must be of Hispanic Heritage, be a U.S. citizen, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.  Awards range from $500 to $5,000.  For more information go here.
March 15, 2009 The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) Scholarship The average scholarship amount is $1250-1500.  Students must be Hispanic, be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be majoring in business, finance, or accounting.  Go here to apply.
March 2009? EVENT: College Carnival The College Carnival will take place at KCKCC in the Field House  This event is sponsored by the KU high school TRIO Programs.  All KCK middle and high school students and families are invited.  There will many colleges there and lots of prizes!
March 2009?
 		 KCK Foundation For Excellence Scholarship Twelve scholarships worth $3000 will be awarded to KCK students.  Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA and a 90% attendance rate.  For an application go here.
March 2009? F.L. Schlagle High School Alumni Association Scholarships Scholarship for senior students who will graduate from Schlagle High School and plan to attend college.  For information and the application go here.
March 21, 2009 K-State Developing Scholars Program Program for historically underrepresented students who are interested in doing research with faculty at K-State.  Students receive $1000 per semester for research work.  For more information about the program go here and for an application go here.
March 2009? Dole Scholarship Program Up to 128 scholarships worth $1000 will be awarded. Students must have a 3.0, be interested in politics, and be involved in community service and extracurricular activities.  Students must enroll at a Kansas Regents University or Washburn University.  Here are some forms about the scholarship.  Go here for the scholarship website.
March 2009? Kansas City Links, Incorporated Scholarships Scholarships for African American students in the Kansas City area.  Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be active in school and community activities.  For information and application go here.
March 2009? Kansas English As A Second Language (ESL) Scholarship Scholarship for Kansas students who will attend a Kansas college or university.  Students must have been enrolled in a bilingual or ESL program during high school.  For information and an application go here.
March 31, 2009 Trent Green Scholarship Fund $1000 scholarship that is renewable up to four years.  Student must be a graduating senior from Kansas City, Kansas with at least a 2.75 GPA who wants to be a teacher.  For more information and to apply go here. 
March 31, 2009 Hancock Family Foundation Scholarship Scholarships for graduating seniors from Kansas City who can demonstrate financial need and have at least a B- average GPA.  For more information and an application go here. 
March 2009? Sobriety Rocks Scholarship Three $1000 scholarships are available through the Kansas Dept. of Transportation for students who write songs.  Students must be from Kansas and between the ages of 12 and 20.  For more information go here.
March 31, 2009 The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program Many scholarships awarded up to $7500 per year.  Student must be a racial minority and demonstrate financial need.  Student must have a minimum ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1000.  For more information and and application click here.
April 2009? Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship Scholarship for students in the Kansas City area who are African American and have at least a 2.5 GPA.  For information go here and for an application go here.
April 2009? KCK Promise of Possibilities (POP) Scholarship Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded to seniors at each of the five KCK high schools.  Students must have a 2.5 GPA and a 90% senior attendance rate to qualify.  Go here for information and the application.  Applications should be turned in to your school counselor.
April 4, 2009 Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship Scholarship for senior students who are high school golfers or participated in junior golf programs. Students must attend plan on attending a Kansas college or university. For more information and an application go here.
April 15, 2009? Steve Harper Scholarship A $1000 scholarship for a Kansas senior who plans to study photography or natural sciences in college.  For more information and an application go here.
April 15, 2009 National Black Nurses Association Scholarship These scholarships range from $500 to $2000.  Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Nursing Program.  For information and an application go here.
April 15, 2009? KCK Grow Your Own Scholarship for Prospective Teachers This scholarship for students who plan to attend college and become teachers is worth $1000 per year for up to 5 years.  Five scholarships will be awarded (one from each KCK high school).  Go here for the application.
April 15, 2009? American Dream Scholarship Fund Scholarships range from $500-$5000.  Students must be African American, have a 2.5 GPA, and be eligible for the Pell Grant.  Go here to apply.
April 15, 2009? The First In My Family Scholarship Scholarships range from $500-$5000.  Students must be Hispanic American, have a 3.0 GPA, be the first in their family to attend college and have financial need.  Go here to apply.
April 30, 2009? Chandler-Turner Family Scholarship Three $250 scholarships will be awarded to KCK graduating seniors.  Students must be African American.  Students must write an essay and submit two letters of recommendation.  Speak to your high school counselor for an application.
April 30, 2009? The Herbert Lehman Educations Fund Scholarships A $2000 per year scholarship for high school seniors who have demonstrated excellent character and leadership potential.  To apply students must write to the Fund to request an application by March 31st.  Instructions on how to do this can be found here.
April 30, 2009 American Planning Association Minority Scholarships Many scholarships are available to students who are majoring in or plan to major in planning in the public sector.  Go here for more information.
May 1, 2009? Kansas Board of Regents Financial Aid State of Kansas sponsored scholarships and financial aid.  All students planning on attending a Kansas state university should apply.  For more information click here.
May 1, 2009? Kansas Nursing Scholarship Students must be residents of Kansas and majoring in nursing.  270 scholarships are awarded and are each worth $3,500.  For more information click here.
May 2, 2009? Lawrence A. & Nettie H. Jones Scholarship This $1500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates academic success, leadership and community involvement.  The student must have a 3.0 GPA.  For more information and to apply go here.
May 2, 2009? Actuary Scholarship Go here
May 20, 2009? KCKCC- G.E.D. Presidential Scholarship Two full tuition scholarships are awarded to students who earn the highest G.E.D. scores at KCKCC.  Go here for more information.
May 30, 2009? Sallie Mae Fund- Unmet Need Scholarship Scholarships range from $1000 to $3800.  Must have a combined family income of less than $30,000 and have at least a 2.5 GPA.  For more information go here.
May 31, 2009? Bill Spaniol Memorial Scholarship A $500 scholarship through the Kansas Environmental Health Association for a graduating senior from a Kansas high school that is interested in biological or physical sciences.  Students must have a 3.0 GPA.  Go here for more information.
Applications accepted year round. Scholarships awarded Nov. 1 and June 1 Kansas Foster and Adoptive Children Scholarship Fund This scholarship can pay all tuition, fees, housing, and book costs at Kansas colleges. To be eligible for this scholarship students must have been or currently are foster children in the State of Kansas. This includes foster children who have been adopted. Go here for more information and an application.
June 1, 2009? Judge Cordell D. Meeks, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Scholarship for a senior student from Wyandotte County who has been involved with YouthFriends Corps.  Students must have a 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college.  Information and an application are available on pages 5-9 of this document.
Until all spots are filled Donnelly/K-State Project TEACH Scholarship This is a full tuition scholarship for future ESL teachers.  The first two years are at Donnelly and the last two at K-State.  20 students are selected.  Students must speak a second language. For a brochure go here.  For an application go here.  For information on all Donnelly scholarships go here.
None specified KU Multicultural Scholars Program KU program for students who are first generation, low-income, and of an ethnic minority.  Students must be accepted to KU.  Financial, academic and social  support is offered to students.  To apply go here.
June 15, 2009 KCKCC Endowment Association Scholarships Many scholarships are available through KCKCC.  Students must have applied and been accepted to KCKCC.  For more information go here. 
June 15, 2009 KCKCC Frank and Doris Schlagle Scholarship Scholarship covers tuition, fees, and books for students at KCKCC.  Students must be Kansas residents, have a 3.0 GPA, and have FAFSA in to KCKCC.  For information go here.