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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2020 Scholarships will be available FEBRUARY 1, 2020

The list below contains LAST YEAR’S scholarships for you to get an idea of what might possibly be out there for this year – updated applications will be available on February 1, 2020. Do not use the 2019 applications; it could disqualify you for a scholarship. 

 

Clicking on the name of the scholarship should open a PDF of the application or information on applying for the scholarship. If you are able, we suggest you downloading the PDF to your computer and then filling out the application and printing it when complete.

 

Unless otherwise stated, all scholarship applications need to be turned in to the Guidance Office by the deadline date.

APPLICATION FORMS:  Most application forms are linked on the title of the scholarship for your convenience, but some scholarship offers may require you to visit and submit online. Check websites for official details.

Students may also pick up printed copies of these application forms from the CHS Guidance Office.

 

*If the scholarship you are applying for requires a transcript, please see Mrs. Masoner in the Guidance Office.*

**If the scholarship you are applying for requires a letter of recommendation, please give the person a courtesy

of at least 5-7 days before you need it.**

 

American Legion                                                                                                             

American Legion Riders

  • Amount: $500
  • Criteria: Son/daughter, grandson/daughter, great grandson/daughter, adopted son/daughter, adopted grandson/daughter, step-son/daughter, step-grandson/daughter of members of the American Legion or Honorably Discharged Veteran or active duty personnel, GPA of at least 2.5, ACT score, transcript, 2 letters of reference, 2 short essays
  • Deadline: March 25, 2019

         Sons of the American Legion Educational Scholarship Program

  • Amount: $500
  • Criteria: Son/daughter, grandson/daughter, great grandson/daughter, adopted son/daughter, adopted grandson/daughter, step-son/daughter, step-grandson/daughter of members of the American Legion or Honorably Discharged Veteran or active duty personnel, GPA of at least 2.5, ACT score, transcript, 2 letters of reference, 2 short essays
  • Deadline: March 25, 2019

Ashley Clinic Life Sciences Scholarship Program

  • Amount: $750

  • Criteria: 3.0 GPA, Class Rank, ACT Score, Extracurricular Activities, 3 letters of reference, short essay, transcript

  • Deadline: March 15, 2019

Bank of Commerce Scholarship for Achievement and Excellence

  • Amount: $1,000

  • Criteria: Transcript, ACT scores, community involvement, essay

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

       Bank of Commerce Student Board

  • Amount: $10.00 per Board meeting

  • Criteria: Junior/Senior CHS student, 2.5 or greater GPA, desire to learn about banking, attend meetings

  • Deadline: ASAP, meetings are January through May

Barbara Keller Scholar Award

  • Amount:  varies, possibly renewable
  • Criteria:  Typed application, GPA, ACT, class rank, transcript, 3 references
  • Deadline:  March 31, 2019 to First United Methodist Church (Chanute)

BBB Student of Integrity Award

Bideau Family Fine Arts Scholarship

  • Amount: To be Determined  

  • Criteria: 3.0 GPA, 3 year participation in Fine Arts (both semesters), extracurricular performances/contests/exhibitions, continuing education in fine arts discipline in college

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Carlie Sue Almond Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount: $500  

  • Criteria: 3.0 GPA, leadership, recommendation signatures, transcript, essay

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce & Office of Tourism Scholarship

  • Amount: $250 

  • Criteria: 3.0 GPA, USD 413 District Resident, attending NCCC full time in the Fall, essay, letter of reference from a non-relative, transcript

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Chanute Area Retired School Personnel Scholarship

  • Amount: $700 ($350 per semester)

  • Criteria: desire to enter education field, attend a Kansas college/university, transcript, financial need, computer-generated application with requested fields.

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Chanute Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship

  • Amount: $200

  • Criteria: Ladies only, service/volunteer experience, essay

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Chanute Blue Comet Booster Club Scholarship

  • Amount: $500

  • Criteria: 2.5 GPA, CHS Interscholastic Athletic Program or team manager, student trainer or spirit squad member, full time college student

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Chanute Mexican Fiesta

  • Amount: $250

  • Criteria: Mexican descent, active in church, community, activities, & programs, display leadership skills

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Chanute Public School Cooks Scholarship

  • Amount: $100

  • Criteria: Financial Need, regular participant in school lunch (not a la cart)

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

CHS Class of 1988 Scholarship

  • Amount:  $2,000 or (2) $1,000
  • Criteria:  Graduating senior who plans to continue their education at an accredited college, university, trade school, or technical school, typed reply to 6 questions, 3 teacher/administratiion recommendation signatures, transcript. Specific order of submission of papers.
  • Deadline:  March 1, 2019

CHS Music Boosters Band & Vocal Scholarship

  • Amount: $300

  • Criteria: Plan on continuing musical activities after HS, GPA, Class Rank, ACT Score, Extracurricular activities

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Coffeyville Community College 2-Year Tuition and Book Scholarship

  • Amount:  Tuition and Books
  • Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA
  • Deadline:  March 1, 2018

Coffeyville Community College

  • Men’s and Women’s Golf
  • E-gaming
  • Contact Gary Tucker (918) 418-0339 for more information

Commercial Bank of Chanute Scholarship

  • Amount: To Be Determined

  • Criteria: Essay

  • Deadline:  March 1, 2019

Community National Bank - Pittsburg State University Scholarship

  • Amount: $500 ($250 each semester)

  • Criteria: GPA, essay

  • Deadline:  March 1, 2019

Dick Guinotte Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount: $1,000

  • Criteria: Financial Need, transcript, high school & community activities, references

  • Deadline: March 1, 2018

Discover Student Loans Scholarship

  • Amount:  $5,000
  • Criteria:  See Official Rules for details
  • Deadline: Monthly

First Baptist Church Scholarship

  • Amount: To be determined
  • Criteria: Continue education at a college/university, active within First Baptist Church or affiliations approved by committee, essay
  • Deadline: March 28, 2019

Herbert J. Swender Scholarship

  • Amount: $500

  • Criteria: NCCC, 3.0 GPA, high school athletics, integrity and leadership, positive role model, transcript, recommendation signatures, essay

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Home Savings Bank Academic Scholarship of Achievement

  • Amount: $1,000

  • Criteria: transcript, ACT scores, essay

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Jesse L. and Frances A. Jackson Scholarship

  • Amount:  $250
  • Criteria:  Attending NCCC, live within the boundaries of USD413 school district, 3.0 GPA, essay, transcript, letter of references, proof of enrollment into NCCC by September 27, 2019
  • Deadline:  February 28, 2019

Juan L Hidalgo Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount: $500

  • Criteria: Mexican decent, active in church, community, ambitious leader, 2.5 GPA, 2 sealed letters of recommendation, transcript, follow-up letter after Fall semester

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO)

  • http://www.kacrao.org/kacrao-scholarship (Apply Now! link)
  • Amount:  $500
  • Criteria:  Online submission, cumulative 3.25 GPA, upload essay, upload letter of reference, upload resume
  • Deadline:  April 1, 2019

Kansas Board of Regents

Kansas Grain and Feed Scholarship

  • Amount: $500/$1,000/$1,500

  • Criteria: Plans to attend any Kansas 4-year university, community college, or vo-tech school, self-starters, excellent academic credentials, transcript, GPA, class rank, ACT score, 2 reference letters 

  • Deadline: postmarked by 5:00 p.m. March 1, 2019

Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship

  • http://www.kansasgolf.org/foundation/scholarships/

  • Amount: $1,500, renewable for 4 years

  • Criteria: Men/Women Golf participation, Kansas accredited college/university, essay, transcript, ACT score, Athletic Director verification, copy of Student Aid Report from the FAFSFA, statement of community service/leadership experiences and accomplishments, 2 letters of recommendation

  • Online submission by PDF if strongly recommended: foundation@kansasgolf.org

  • Deadline: March 30, 2018

Kiwanis Club of Chanute Scholarship

  • Amount: $500 ($250 per semester)

  • Criteria: full time student, leadership qualities, 3.0 GPA, awards/honors, volunteer work, transcript

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

L Keith Maring Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount:  $500
  • Criteria:  Planning to continue education at a college or university, essay, recommendation signatures, transcript
  • Deadline:  March 1, 2019

Lock Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount: $250

  • Criteria: Full-time enrollment at a state accredited college, 1 page essay

  • Deadline: March 15, 2019

Main Street Chanute College Scholarship Award

  • Amount: $250

  • Criteria: Transcript, extracurricular activities, community volunteer work, paragraphy of what you think would imporve downtown Chanute

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Neosho County Community College Scholarships

  • Amount: Varying
  • Criteria:  Varying
  • Deadline: Varying
  • Visit websites on form for online applications for regular and Foundation scholarships

Neosho County Farm Bureau Association Scholarship

  • Amount: $250

  • Criteria:  Parent/Guardian is a Farm Bureau member, ACT score, GPA, transcript, principal’s signature, school & community activities, essay

  • Special info: Online fillable PDF preferred (download it to fill it out), print, your signature, parent signature, principal’s signature, attach transcript, mail to office by deadline date.

  • Deadline: Mailed to Neosho County Farm Bureau Office by March 29, 2019

NMRMC Foundation – Dr. Bob Harwood Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount: $500

  • Criteria: Parent/Guardian is a current employee of NMRMC, 3.0 GPA, class rank, ACT score, course content, letter of reference, essay, transcript

  • Deadline: March 29, 2019

O’Brate Foundation Regular Scholarship

  • Amount:  $1,000 to $5,000
  • Criteria:  Financial need, minimum 2.5 GPA, full-time college student, work experience and continued commitment to work while in school, drive and determination to succeed
  • Deadline:  May 1, 2019

Radiant Electric Cooperative Merit Scholarship

  • Criteria: Parent/Guardian must be a Radiant Electric Cooperative member, GPA of 3.0 or higher, full-time student, proof of enrollment in an accredited 4-year college, essay, transcript
  • Deadline: March 1, 2019 to a Radiant Electric Coop office
  • www.radiantec.coop for more information
  • Service map available

Radiant Electric Cooperative Tech Scholarship

  • Criteria: Parent/Guardian must be a Radiant Electric Cooperative member, full-time student, proof of enrollment in an accredited community college/vocational/tech college, essay, transcript
  • Deadline: March 1, 2019 to a Radiant Electric Coop office
  • www.radiantec.coop for more information
  • Service map available

St. Cecilia Music Club Scholarship

  • Amount: Varied, renewable for 1 year

  • Criteria: Love of music, enrollment in at least 1 music class each college semester, list of music activities, letter of recommendation, paragraph about future plans to continue music involvement

  • Deadline: Mailed or delivered by March 14, 2019

State Farm – Disbrow Agency

  • Amount:  $500 ($250 per semester)
  • Criteria:  Minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, ACT or SAT score, cumulative GPA, class rank, transcript, interview
  • Deadline:  March 1, 2019

Stone Creek Men’s Golf Association Scholarship

  • Amount:  $500 (renewable possibilities)
  • Criteria:  Attend a Kansas college or university, does NOT require you to play golf, a list of community service, awards, and extracurricular activities is preferred, but not required. This last may help you stand out over other candidates.
  • Deadline:  March 1, 2019

Thelma Roe Memorial Scholarship for Attendees of Cherry Street   (Personal Letter of Invitation)

  • Amount: $500 ($250 per semester)

  • Criteria: attended Cherry Street regularly for 1 year, full time in college,  2.0 GPA, essay, extracurricular activities, community involvement

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

Thelma Roe Memorial Scholarship for Volunteers of Cherry Street  (Personal Letter of Invitation)

  • Amount: $500 ($250 per semester)

  • Criteria: volunteered at Cherry Street regularly for 1 year, full time in college,  2.0 GPA, essay, extracurricular activities, community involvement  

  • Deadline: March 1, 2019

We the Students Essay Contest

  • Amount:  up to $5,000
  • Criteria:  Essay, online submission
  • Deadline: February 14, 2019

Westar Energy/Haines-Weber Scholarship Program

  • Amount:  $3,000, renewable opportunity
  • Criteria:  personal interview/job shadow, ACT of at least 18, minimum GPA of 2.50, volunteer work, seeking degree electric power and distribution/power plant technology/wind energy/industrial technology/other industry-related degrees, see online application for more specific eligibility requirements for specific scholarships
  • Deadline:  March 1, 2019

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS:

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