Financial Aid Off-Campus Scholarships

If you are the child or dependent of an Abbott Laboratories employee or retiree, you could be eligible to receive between $1,100-$13,500 from The Clara Abbott Foundation. Scholarships are available for undergraduate study at an accredited college, university, or trade/vocational school. Applications are available online at http://clara.abbott.com/ or call 1-800-972-3859 to request a copy.

American Meteorological Society Undergraduate Scholarship

Applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited U.S. institution, be majoring in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Award amount varies

For more information or to get an application, go to the AMS website at www.ametsoc.org/AMS or mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the American Meteorological Society, Attn: Undergraduate Scholarship Program, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108-3693

The American Scholars National Honor Society

Apply online at www.AmericanScholars.org.

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Program

Applicants must have a sincere interest in an automotive career, be accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the U.S., be enrolled full time, and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Financial need is considered but not required. Applications must be submitted by May 30th annually. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or go to the Automotive Hall of Fame website at http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php

Bank of America Scholarships

Apply online at www.bankofamerica.com/studentsweeps

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Scholarships are available to outstanding Hispanic students who are enrolled full time at an accredited community college, 4 year university, or in a professional or graduate program. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, demonstrate financial need, and consistent/active participation in public service oriented activities. For more information or to get an application, go to the CHCI website at www.chci.org

Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established to provide education assistance for post-secondary education to members of families impacted by the events of September 11. Applicants must be dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11 or lost a parent or spouse as a result of anthrax exposure, and be either currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S.

Awards for varying amounts

For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, CSFA, 505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082, call toll-free 1-877-862-0136, or e-mail a request to freedom@csfa.org

Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, be native American Indian, Mexican American/Chicana/Chicano, Alaska Native (Eskimo or Aleut), Native Pacific Islander (Polynesian or Micronesian), Black/African American, or Puerto Rican; and be planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level.

Fellowships for differing amounts available for students in predoctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral programs.

Applications for students in a predoctoral program must be submitted by November 19th. Applications for students in a dissertation program must be submitted by December 3rd. Applications for students in a postdoctoral program must be submitted by December 17th. For more information or to get an application, write to the Fellowships Office, GR 346A, National Research Council of the National Academies, 500 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 or go to their website at national-academies.org/fellowships

Future Teacher Scholarship

The Kansas Parent Teacher Association has allocated funds for this scholarship for the purpose of attracting students of outstanding ability and sincerity or purpose to the teaching profession. Awards will be based on financial need, scholastic records, an aptitude for teaching, and character and personality. Applicants must show need for assistance, have high moral and social standards, achieve a high scholastic record, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, show special aptitude for teaching, possess a pleasing personality, be a resident of Kansas, and indicate an intention of teaching in Kansas public schools.

The scholarship is for $800 in the form of a loan, which is repaid by teaching immediately after graduation in a Kansas school for a period of time equal to the number of semesters the award was received. The school must be accredited by the State Department of Education.

Applications are due in the State PTA office at 715 SW Tenth Street, Topeka, KS 66612-1686 by March 15th. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address above, or go online to the Kansas PTA website at www.ptasonline.org/kspta

The Garden Club of America Scholarship and Fellowship Programs

The Garden Club of America is offering 48 scholarships and/or fellowships to students studying landscape architecture, horticulture, medicinal botany, ornamental horticulture, tropical botany, endangered bird habitat, coastal wetlands, garden history and design, field botany, ecological restoration and other related areas.

For more information or to get an application, go to The Garden Club of America website at www.gcamerica.org

Gas Capital Scholarship

Program Applicants must be a resident of one of the following Kansas counties: Finney, Grant, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Morton, Seward, Stanton or Stevens. They must also have attended and completed at least two semesters at an accredited college or university (including post graduate students), be a full time student, and show scholastic achievement. Students in community colleges are eligible if they are planning to continue their education at a 4 year school. High school seniors with at least a 3.3 GPA are also eligible to apply (HS recipients would receive the scholarship their sophomore year in college, provided he/she maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA in college courses as documented by their transcripts).

Applications must be submitted by February 15th annually. For more information or to get an application, write to the Gas Capital Scholarship Committee, 630 South Main, Hugoton, KS 67951

The John Gyles Education Fund

Applicants must have full Canadian or American citizenship, and a minimum 2.7 GPA. Criteria other than academic ability and financial need are also considered in the selection process.

Awards for up to $3,000

Applications must be submitted by April 1st, June 1st , and November 15th annually. To obtain an application send only a stamped, self addressed, standard letter size envelope to The John Gyles Education Fund, Attention: The Secretary, P.O. Box 4808, 712 Riverside Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5G4

Heavy Constructors Association of the Greater Kansas City Area Industry Advancement Fund Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to persons who are planning and preparing for careers in construction. Recipients need to be full time students who demonstrate financial need. Preference shall be given to well-rounded persons who are upper classmen, to Kansas City area residents, and to sons or daughters of construction employees. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to obtaining careers in construction by seeking summer employment in construction.

Award is for $3,000 per year

Applications are due back by April 30th annually. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or write The Industry Advancement Fund of The Heavy Constructors Association of the Greater Kansas City Area, Broadway Summit Building, Suite 780, 3101 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111

Helping Hands Book Scholarship Program

This program is open to high school and college students who are planning to attend or are currently attending a 2 year, 4 year, or technical/vocational school. Applicants must be 16 or older. This award is available to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Scholarships may be used in any year, and are non-renewable, but students may reapply each semester.

Awards from $100-$1,000 to be announced prior to each semester

Applications must be submitted by July 15th for the fall semester and December 15th for the spring semester. For more information or to get an application, write to the Scholarship Director, Helping Hands, P.O. Box 590624, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33359

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The HSF is offering scholarships to outstanding Hispanic students pursuing a college degree. Applicants must be of Hispanic background (one parent must be fully Hispanic or both parents must be half Hispanic), be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have at least a 2.7 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and 12 undergraduate college credits, and attend a U.S. accredited college full time. Undergraduate, Graduate and Community College students eligible to apply.

Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500

Applications and all application materials must be postmarked by October 15th and sent to College Scholarship Selection Committee, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, go to the HSF website at http://www.hsf.net, or email a request to info@hsf.net

The Shelley Lynn Kiser Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the DUI Victim Center of Kansas. Applicants must be a college senior majoring in education with a 3.0 or better GPA. Student must show proven leadership in substance abuse prevention and/or education and be recommended by faculty in the teacher education program.

Award is a one-time, non-renewable gift of $500 to be used in the Fall semester.

Application and all accompanying materials must be submitted by November 1st by 5:00 p.m. and mailed to DUI Victim Center of Kansas, 334 N. Topeka, Suite 102, Wichita, KS 67202. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address above, contact Mary Ann Khoury, President/CEO of DUI Victim Center of Kansas by phone at (316) 262-1673 or (800) 893-6957, or fax a written request to (316) 262-3548

The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

Sponsored by Zonta International, a women's service organization. Specifically for women in undergraduate study in business related fields. Applicants must be a resident of Wyandotte County (this includes Kansas City, KS, Edwardsville, and Bonner Springs), attend or plan to attend a Kansas college or university, be female (no age stipulation), and have financial need. Open to women of any nationality and may be used at any college or university for the third or fourth year of study in an accredited program that will result in a business-related degree. Club winners will progress to the district level with a $4,000 grant if they are chosen for the International winner.

Award for $750

Application and other documentation must be postmarked by May 31st and sent to Zonta Club of Topeka, c/o Carol A. Reynolds, 2436 Pepperwood Circle, Topeka, KS 66614-5280. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or write to the address listed above.

"Let's Get Creative!" Scholarship Program

Applicants must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident, a current high school senior, college undergraduate, or college graduate student, and attend or be planning to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Awards for varying amounts are given to the best short stories and poems

For more information or to get an application, go online to www.freschinfo.com

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation seeks applicants committed to a career in teaching American history, American government or social studies at the secondary level. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, be a teacher (or have plans to do so) of American history, government, or social studies at the secondary level, and have earned an undergraduate degree by August 31st of the competition year. Two types of fellowships are offered: Junior Fellowships, awarded to undergraduates or recent graduates who plan to become teachers and want to attend graduate school full time, and Senior Fellowships, awarded to experienced teachers who want to pursue graduate studies through summer and evening classes. Fellows are required to complete one of the following degree programs with an emphasis on American history, government, political science, or other relevant concentration: Master of Arts (MA), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), or Master of Education (MEd). After earning their masters degree, recipients of the grant are required to teach American history, government, or social studies at the secondary level for one year per each full academic year of study they received the fellowship.

Grant for up to $24,000

Applications must be submitted by March 1st annually. For more information about the Foundation and the fellowship program or to get an application, write to the James Madison Fellowship Program, 2201 North Dodge Street, P.O. Box 4030, Iowa City, IA 52243-4030, call 1-800-525-6928, or visit the Foundation's website at www.jamesmadison.com

Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Application for Educational Loans

These loans are available to any person interested in training or education in a health care field, with the exception of those interested in medical school. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 overall GPA at the last school attended.

For more information or to get an application, send a written request to the Auxiliary Education Loan Committee, Mercy Hospital, 612 South Judson, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Completed applications need to be submitted, at least 30 days before the semester begins, to the address listed above along with the following documents: a letter of application stating your educational plans and interest in the health care field, proof of acceptance to Fort Scott Community College, Pittsburg State University, or the University of Kansas (a copy of the acceptance letter is permissible), a transcript from the last school attended, and a list of three (3) individuals with addresses and phone numbers who may be contacted for letters of recommendation (these individuals may not be relatives or classmates of the individual).

The National Scholars Honor Society Scholarships

The National Scholars Honor Society is an academic honors organization, which works to recognize and reward high academic achievement in all areas of study. For more information or to get an application, go to www.CollegeHonors.org or write to The National Scholars Honor Society, Office of Membership and Awards, 956 South Bartlett Road, Bartlett, Illinois 60103-6552.

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs/Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship

Scholarships are given to students of Hispanic background pursuing a Masters degree in management/business. Applicants must be of Hispanic background, be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, and have a 3.0 or better overall GPA.

Awards from $2,500-$5,000 with one $10,000 scholarship

For more information or to get an application, go to the HSF website at www.hsf.net

The Native American Scholarship Fund

The mission of the Native American Scholarship Fund (NASF) is to help improve the quality of life in Native American communities through the higher education of Native American people. NASF provides scholarship funds for Native American students who demonstrate academic achievement, clearly defined goals, leadership, the determination to succeed and the desire to return to their communities and help others realize their dreams. One of the primary goals of NASF is to assist Native American students to succeed in college by providing them scholarship assistance.

For further information on the organization and its educational upgrading programs or to get an application, e-mail Lucille Kelley at LucillDine@aol.com

The Navy Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program

This program allows qualified students who meet the Navy's physical requirements to finish school debt-free by giving them $54,000 to spend on whatever they see fit. There are no military requirements or special courses to interfere with their education while in college. After graduation, the student will become an officer in the Navy, where they will have on the job training in a leadership role at a competitive salary with benefits. For more information or an application, contact the U.S. Navy at www.navy.com or call 1-800-USA-NAVY

The Navy Health Services Collegiate Program

This program provides qualified students to finish school debt-free by giving them $42,000 to use in any way they see fit. After graduation, the student will become a commissioned Navy officer with a lead role in their chosen health care specialty. To be eligible, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be working toward a degree as a dentist, environmental health specialist, health care administrator, industrial hygienist, optometrist, physician's assistant, physical therapist, pharmacist or occupational therapist. For more information or to get an application, contact the U.S. Navy at www.navy.com or call 1-800-USA-NAVY

PEO Chapter - PCE

Applicant must be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada, have financial need, have spent at least 12 consecutive months as a non-student, have a good prospect of employment, academic or technical, and be sponsored by the local chapter.

$1,500 grant-in-aid, non-renewable

May apply anytime - (6-8 weeks for processing before beginning of term needed) May obtain an application through the local chapter or by writing to Mari Wallrabenstien, 1725 E. Eleventh, Winfield, KS 67156

PEO Chapter - ELF

Applicant must be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada, be recommended by the local chapter, be a high school graduate or equivalent, and have financial need.

Award for amount recommended by chapter up to $7,000

May apply anytime - chapter may call a meeting to consider a request (allow 6-8 weeks for processing)

Application from sent from the PEO Executive office upon receipt of chapter recommendation form

PEO Scholar Awards

Applicant must be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada, be nominated by a local chapter, be at a graduate level of study and/or research, and be within 2 years of completing an academic program or have at least one full year remaining.

The number and amount of awards is subject to funds available

Application form mailed to nominee from PEO Executive office upon receipt of Chapter Nomination Form.

Jerry Robinson-Inweld Corporation Scholarship Awarded to a student with significant financial need interested in pursuing a career in welding. Applicants must be a full time undergraduate student pursuing a minimum 4 year bachelors degree in a welding program at an accredited university, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be 18 years old by October 1st of the year the scholarship is awarded, have a high school diploma or GED, and provide an essay as to why the funds are needed, how the scholarship would change his/her life, and how it would allow him/her to further the joining sciences.

Award for $2,500, available for a maximum of 4 years

Applications must be submitted by April 15th annually. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write the AWS Foundation, Inc., 550 NW LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126 or go to their website at www.aws.org/foundation

Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute Scholarship Program

Applicants must be a sophomore or junior attending an accredited college or university on a full time basis during their junior or senior year, and have demonstrated an interest in entering the tag and label industry (such courses might include: Management, Sales/Marketing, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, or Production), have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and possess excellent character including work ethic, honesty and integrity. Relatives of TLMI board members, corporate owners, and CEOs are ineligible to apply. Six $5,000 awards are available, renewable for student's senior year of study Applications must be accompanied by three letters of recommendation from persons outside of the applicant's family and a one-page, typed personal statement which includes: (1) personal information about the applicant, including any special circumstances, interests and activities, (2) the applicant's financial circumstances including financial aid currently being received and the applicant's educational budget, (3) the applicant's career and/or educational goals and how they might relate to the tag and label industry, (4) the applicant's employment experience, and (5) reasons why the applicant thinks they should be selected for this award. Applications, along with all required information, must be submitted by March 31st annually. For more information concerning available scholarships and internships or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute, Inc., 40 Shuman Boulevard, Suite 295, Naperville, IL 60563, go to their website at www.tlmi.com or e-mail a request to office@tlmi.com

Torch International Marketing Scholarship

Program Torch International Marketing offering five scholarships to winners of an essay contest. Essays should be 500 to 1000 words and written on one of the four topics laid out by the firm.

Essays, along with the $15.00 processing fee, must be postmarked by October 17th annually and sent to Torch International Marketing, ATTN: Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 5697, Gainesville, FL 32627. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

The Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarship

This foundation offers approximately 75 scholarships of up to $5,000 for juniors and seniors who are committed to the environment and also to Native American or Alaska Natives who are in majors related to health care or tribal public policy. To be nominated for these awards you must be a sophomore or junior at an accredited institution of higher education at the time of the nomination, have a college GPA of at least "B" or the equivalent, and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national. For more information or to get a nomination packet, go to www.udall.gov

U.S. Army Medical Scholarship/ F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship

If you are planning to attend or are currently enrolled in a medical school, the U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) offers you a unique opportunity for financial support. Applicants must be a citizen of the U.S., be enrolled in or have a firm letter of acceptance from an accredited school or college of medicine or osteopathy located in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria for appointment as a commissioned officer.

Award for 100 percent tuition, books, fees, and reimbursables, monthly stipends, and army officer pay

Applications may be obtained from the AMEDD Personnel Counselor serving your local area - SFC Johnny Wallace, 7500 College Boulevard, Suite 720, Overland Park, KS 66210 or call 913-469-1795

The Wichita Manufacturers Association Scholarship

The WMA established this fund to support and advance the growth of manufacturing in Kansas. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be enrolled full or part time at an accredited Kansas community college, university, or technical/vocational school, be interested in a manufacturing related career, and be a resident of Kansas.

Award for $500 and is renewable

Applications are to be submitted by May 31st annually. For more information or to get an application, write to the Wichita Manufacturers Association, Scholarship in Manufacturing, c/o Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce, 350 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS 67202

Wiredscholar Web Site

A web site sponsored by Sallie Mae to provide parents and students with information and solutions for planning and paying for college. For more information, go to www.wiredscholar.com

The Abilene Area Retired Teachers Association Scholarship

The Abilene Area Retired Teachers Association is providing a scholarship for a student who graduated from one of the five Dickinson County high schools and has teaching potential. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in the School of Education at an accredited 4 year Kansas college or university, have achieved a Junior or Senior status at the time of fall enrollment. The award is based on character, academic scholarship, teaching potential, and financial need.

Award for $500

Applications and other required information must be submitted by June 1st and sent to the Abilene Area Retired Teachers Association, c/o Dale Relihan, 438 West 9th, Chapman, KS 67431-9562. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or write to the address listed above.

Accountemps/AICPA Student Scholarship

Applicants must be a declared accounting, finance or information systems major (this must be indicated on transcripts), have an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0, have satisfactorily completed at least 30 hours of college work including 6 hours in accounting, be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university in the U.S., and be an AICPA affiliate member.

Award is for $2,500

Applications must be postmarked by April 1st and sent to Accountemps/AICPA Student Scholarship Program, American Institute of CPAs-Team 046, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036-8775. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or go to the AICPA website at www.aicpa.org

The Herbert Q. Adams and Elberta E. Adams Scholarship Fund

Applicants must be a graduate of an Allen County, Kansas high school, have completed at least 60 hours by the fall semester and be accepted into the teacher education program at a 4 year university, or the bookkeeping or carpentry program at a 2 or 4 year school.

Award is $1,000 for the first semester

Applications must be submitted by April 1st at 5:00 p.m. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to Clyde W. Toland, P.O. Box 404, Iola, KS 66749 or call 620-365-6901

AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

Scholarships are available for outstanding minority accounting students. Applicants must be a full time undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited accounting program, and show outstanding academic achievement; have an overall and accounting GPA or at least 3.3; have completed at least 30 hours, including at least 6 hours in accounting. Financial need not required but is preferred.

Awards of up to $5,000

Applications and all accompanying information must be postmarked by July 1st and sent to the Minority Scholarships Program, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036-8775. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or go to the AICPA website at www.aicpa.org

Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship Fund

The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation believes that learning should last a lifetime, and our commitment to that belief is carried out through both graduate and undergraduate scholarships. The Board of Trustees is pleased to again announce the availability of academic scholarships for the upcoming academic year.

Sorority members, enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program next school year, are eligible. Two of these scholarships, the Special Education Scholarship and the Marjorie Anderson Thomson Scholarship, are also available to non-members.

Scholarship applications are made available at www.alphasigmaalpha.org. Complete the application – making sure to refer to the application directions – and return it to the Foundation office in Indianapolis by the February 10th deadline. Scholarship recipients are announced in the summer months; funds are sent directly to institutions.

Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation, 9550 Zionsville Road, Suite 160, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance or can be requested by e-mailing the Foundation at foundation@alphasigmaalpha.org

Alumnae Panhellenic Association of Greater Kansas City Grant & Loan Program

Applicants must be a female senior or first year graduate student, have at least a 3.0 GPA, undergraduates must be enrolled full time at a Kansas or Missouri college or university, graduate students must apply for the first year of study, and be a greater Kansas City area resident (defined as: Jackson, Cass, Platte, and Ray counties in Missouri and Wyandotte county in Kansas).

Grants and loans of up to $1,000 available

Application and other required information must be submitted by February 10th and sent to Grants and Loans Committee, Alumnae Panhellenic Association of Greater Kansas City, P.O. Box 7073, Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-7073. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address listed above or go to their website at www.KCPanhel.com

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

This program is to encourage African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences. Applicants must be African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, a full time student at an accredited college, university, or community college, show high academic achievement in chemistry or science, and have financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Awards up to $3,000 per academic year

Applications and all accompanying materials must be postmarked by February 15th and sent to the American Chimical Society Scholars Program, Department of Diversity Programs, 1155 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, go online to http://chemistry.org or call 1-800-227-5558 ext. 6250.

The Warren E. Bottenberg Memorial Scholarship

Applicants must be a graduate of a Jackson County (KS) high school (Holton, Jackson Heights, or Royal Valley), have completed one semester with at least a 1.75 GPA, and be enrolled at an accredited Kansas college, university, or trade school.

Award for $2,000 to one student each from Holton, Jackson Heights, and Royal Valley, and $250 to the first runner-up from each school.

Applications must be postmarked by January 7th and sent to the Warren E. Bottenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund, 13405 240th Lane, Holton, KS 66436-8423. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or go to the Holton High School web site at www.holton.k12.ks.us/hhs/counselors_corner/scholarships/BottenbergScholarship.html

The Brown Foundation Scholar Program

The Brown Foundation supports educational equity and hopes to encourage students to pursue careers in education.

Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time as defined by the higher education institution of attendance; have been admitted to a teacher education program; be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning with an accredited teacher education program; have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Scholarships will be awarded for two academic years to minority students who have been admitted to a teacher education program and plan to enter the teaching profession.

Scholarships are for $1,000 per year for two academic years

Applications and all accompanying materials must be postmarked by March 30th and sent to The Brown Foundation, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 4862, Topeka, KS 66604. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, call the Brown Foundation at (785) 235-3939, fax a written request to (785) 235-1001, email them at brownfund@juno.com, or go to their website at www.brownvboard.org.

The John L. Carey Scholarship (AICPA)

This scholarship is for liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting. Based on academic achievement, leadership and future career interest. Applicants must have a liberal arts degree from an accredited institution, be enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate accounting program accredited by the AACSB, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and express the intention to pursue a CPA certificate. Award is contingent upon acceptance in a graduate accounting program, and is renewable for one year - provided satisfactory scholastic progress is maintained. Students already actively participating in a graduate accounting program are not eligible to apply.

Awards up to $5,000 per year

Applications, along with other required information, must be submitted by April 1st to AICPA Carey Scholarships Program, American Insitute of Certified Public Accountants, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036-8775. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address listed above, email a request to educat@aicpa.org or go to the AICPA website at www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm

Centex Homes "Build Your Future" Scholarship

Centex Homes is offering a scholarship and internship to students pursuing a degree in residential construction or related fields. Applicants must be a full time student, maintain a minimum 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA for core curriculum classes. Preference is given to members in good standing with community service organizations or activities.

Award for $2,500 and an internship with Centex Homes

Application and other required information must be postmarked by January 31st and sent to Steve Nellis, Director of Recruiting, Centex Homes, P.O. Box 199000, Dallas, TX 75219-9000 or 2728 North Harwood, 8th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or e-mail Centex Homes at byf@centexhomes.com

Dietary Manager Student Educational Scholarship

Applicants must be a Kansas resident currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a Certified Dietary Managers course in the state of Kansas.

Award for $250

Applications must be postmarked by January 10th and sent to Anna Muir, Chair, Kansas Nutrition Council Awards and Scholarships Committee, Rooks County Extension, 115 N. Walnut, P.O. Box 519, Stockton, KS 67669. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, or write to the address listed above.

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program - United Negro College Fund, Inc.

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program aims to increase the number of low-income African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, and Hispanic Americans enrolling in and completing undergraduate and graduate degree programs. In order to attain this goal, the GMSP offers many scholarships and makes links to other scholarship sites available to students through their website.

Applicants must be of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American descent, be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States, have a GPA of at least 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale), be entering an accredited U.S. college as a full-time, degree-seeking freshman in fall 2003, and have leadership abilities demonstrated through community service or other activities.

Applications and all accompanying materials must be postmarked by February 1st and sent to Gates Millennium Scholars, P.O. Box 1434, Alexandria, VA 22313. For more information or an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, call 1-877-690-GMSP or go to the GMSP website at www.gmsp.org

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

This scholarship seeks to lower barriers to undergraduate study abroad by offering scholarships to students with financial need and encouraging students underrepresented in study abroad programs to apply. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen (permanent residents are not eligible), be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education (including both 2 and 4 year institutions), be currently receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at the time of application ("Pell Eligible" only status does not qualify), be applying to or be accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit at the student's home institution for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must not be studying abroad in a country currently under a Travel Warning issued by the U.S. Department of State (to check on this go to http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html).

Awards up to $5,000, depending on length of program

Applications and other required information must be submitted by March 15th and sent to Sarah Phillips, Program Coordinator, Gilman International Scholarship Program, Institute of International Education, 515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 150, Houston, TX 77027. For more information or to get an application, write to the address listed above, go to www.iie.org/gilman, call 713-621-6300 ext. 25, or e-mail a request to gilman@iie.org

The Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship

Scholarships are available from the Government Finance Officers Association for undergraduate accounting students preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Applicants must currently be a full time student in the senior year of an undergraduate accounting program who is preparing for a career in state and local government finance, be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada, and be recommended by their academic advisor or the chair of the accounting program.

Award is for $3,500

Applications and all accompanying materials must be postmarked by March 1st and sent to the Government Finance Officers Association, Scholarship Committee, 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60601-1210. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or go to www.gfoa.org

The Almedia Greever Continuing Education Scholarship

Applicants must have graduated from Winfield High School, have completed at least two semesters , and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Award for $500 and is offered by Soroptimist International of Winfield, KS

Applications must be postmarked by February 15th and sent to Judy Kraus, 1314 Fuller, Winfield, KS 67156. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address listed above or call 620-221-6786.

The Hispanic Business Scholarship Program

The HSF is offering scholarships to outstanding Hispanic students pursuing a college degree. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen of Hispanic background residing in the 50 states or Puerto Rico; be pursuing a business, computer science, engineering, or business-related major; be starting as a college freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior by Fall 2003; be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, be attending or enrolling in a college within the 50 states or Puerto Rico; and have a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Applications and all accompanying information must be postmarked by April 15th and sent to the Hispanic College Fund, Inc., 1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 460, Washington, D.C. 20006. For more information or to get an application, call 800-644-4223 or go online to the HSF website at www.hispanicfund.org

Indian Health Services Health Professions Scholarship Program

This program provides financial assistance to Federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native students (must be a tribal member) enrolled full or part time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. and pursuing a course of study in specific health professions. Requires a service obligation and/or payback requirement that the recipient incurs upon acceptance of the scholarship funding. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a college or university in one of the following categories beginning in the Fall: Associate Degree Nurse, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Civil Engineering (B.S.), Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. only), Coding Specialist (Certificate), Counseling Psychology (Ph.D. only), Dental Hygiene (B.S.), Dentistry (B.S. and M.S.), Dietician (B.S.), Environmental Engineering (B.S.), Health Care Administration (B.S. and M.S.), Health Education (Masters only), Health Records (R.H.I.T. and R.H.I.A.), Injury Prevention Specialist, Medical Social Work (Masters only), Medical Technology (B.S.), Medicine (Allopathic & Osteopathic), Nurse (B.S., M.S., or R.N.A.), Optometry, Para-Optometric, Pharmacy (B.S., Pharm D.), Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Podiatry (D.P.M.), Public Health (M.P.H only, must be enrolled or accepted in a school of public health in specialty areas such as Dietetics and Community Development in Health), Public Health Nutrition (M.S. only), Radiologic Technology (Certificate, Associate, & B.S.), Respiratory Therapy (Associate), or X-ray/Ultrasonography. Applications must be submitted by February 28th and sent to the Area Scholarship Coordinator, Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service, HC 67, Box 132, Marietta, OK 73448. For more information or to get an application packet, write to the address listed above or call 580-276-5983

Indian Health Services Pre-Graduate Scholarship Program

This program provides financial assistance to Federally or State recognized American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled full or part time in courses leading to a bachelors degree in a pre-professional area. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a college or university in either a pre-medicine or pre-dentistry program beginning in the Fall.

Applications must be submitted by February 28th and sent to the Area Scholarship Coordinator, Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service, HC 67, Box 132, Marietta, OK 73448. For more information or to get an application packet, write to the address listed above or call 580-276-5983.

Indian Health Services Preparatory Scholarship Program

This program provides financial assistance to Federally or State recognized American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled full or part time in a pre-professional general education course or curriculum that will prepare them for acceptance into a health profession school. Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following pre-professional programs: Pre-Dietetics, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical Technology, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, or Pre-Social Work (Jr. & Sr. undergraduate years). Applications must be submitted by February 28th and sent to the Area Scholarship Coordinator, Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service, HC 67, Box 132, Marietta, OK 73448. For more information or to get an application packet, write to the address listed above or call 580-276-5983.

The Kansas Correctional Association Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students pursuing academic goals, which will prepare them for a career in the corrections/criminal justice field or a related social/behavioral sciences field. Applicants must be a Kansas resident to be eligible.

Award for $1,000

Applications must be postmarked by July 31st and sent to Bill Sherlock, KCA Scholarship Committee Chairman, P.O. Box 59, Beloit, KS 67420. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, call Bill Sherlock at 785-738-3677 or e-mail him at bsherlock@nckcn.com

Kansas County Clerk's and Election Officials Association News Election Service Scholarship

Applicants must be intending to major in Journalism, Political Science or Communications, be a high school senior, or a college freshman or sophomore, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and have completed 12 college credit hours with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applications and all accompanying information must be postmarked by April 1st and sent to Marilyn Horn, Decatur County Clerk, P.O. Box 28, Oberlin, KS 67749. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or write to the address listed above.

The Kansas Nutrition Council Scholarship

Awarded to a Kansas student who is pursuing a degree in nutrition or dietetics. Applicants must be a junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a degree or advanced degree in a nutrition or dietetics program at a Kansas college or university, be a Kansas resident, and have an overall GPA or at least 2.5

Award for $1,000

Application must be postmarked by January 10th and mailed to Anna Muir, Chair, KNC Awards and Scholarships Committee, Rooks County Extension, 115 N. Walnut, P.O. Box 519, Stockton, KS 67669. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address listed above or call 785-425-6851.

Malco (Minority Contractors Association) Scholarship Fund

The Minority Contractors Association is a non-profit organization with a special fund set aside to support scholarships and educational programs in the commercial construction industry. Applicants must be a minority (African American, Hispanic American, Native American, etc.), show financial need, demonstrate motivation, scholarship, attitude and interest for a career in the construction industry.

Awards for $2,000

All application materials, including academic transcripts and rating sheets, must be submitted to the Minority Contractors Association by April 1st. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

The Terry L. McKanna Scholarship Fund/ American Waterworks Association, Kansas Section

The Kansas Section of the American Waterworks Association has established a scholarship fund for qualified students enrolled in an accredited college or university in the state of Kansas. Qualifying curriculum for scholarship applicants shall include courses related to civil or environmental engineering or environmental science with emphasis on career fields associated with the waterworks industry. Applicants must be enrolled full or part time in a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university program, be an undergraduate or graduate, and be a citizen of the U.S. The applicant must submit the application, filled out in full, a two page (or less) essay, typewritten, discussing the course of study in which you are enrolled and your career plans in the waterworks industry, and a letter of recommendation from at least one professor/teacher in their major field of study.

Award for $1,000

Applications and all accompanying materials must be postmarked by June 6th and mailed to Frank Yau, Chairman KsAWWA Scholarship Committee, Kansas Section American Waterworks Association, 4301 Brenner Road, Kansas City, KS 66104.

The Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarship

Applicants must be enrolled for the academic year following the award in a degree program at an accredited American institute of post-secondary education, and be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. Applicants need not be a member of Mensa to be eligible for the general awards. To apply, applicants must fill out the essay contest entry form and compose an essay of 550 words or less describing their career, vocational, or academic goal the scholarship will provide aid for.

Award ranging from $300 - $1,000

For an application with essay rules, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope, postmarked by December 21st to the MERF Scholarships, 8218 Marty, Overland Park, KS 66204, or download on from their website at http://merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipfinder.php

MFA Foundation Scholarships

Applicants must be high school seniors who reside in communities where MFA agencies (such as MFA Agri Service Centers, MFA Oil Company Bulk Plants and Propane Services, and other MFA agencies) are located and would be willing to contribute to the MFA Foundation as joint sponsors of the scholarship.

Award is for $1,200 and is non-renewable.

Applications and all accompanying materials must be submitted by March 15th. For more information or to get an application, contact your high school counselor.

The Mid-West Concrete Industry Board Education Fund

Applicants must be a permanent resident (as indicated on the college records) or the high school of record must be located within the states of Kansas or Missouri and (a) be within a 150-mile radius from a point on the Kansas/Missouri state line at Highway I-35, or (b) within a 25-mile radius of the main U.S. Post Office at the mailing address of a current Mid-West Concrete Board member. Applicants must also be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree or higher that includes concrete and concrete design courses as an integral part of the degree program at an accredited college or university, and be enrolled in or have completed concrete or concrete design courses. Relatives of Advisory Committee members are not eligible to apply. Part time students must be a junior or higher before eligible to apply (award will be commensurate with students costs).

Two awards for $1,000 - $1,500 are available

Applications must be typed and submitted by April 30th to The Mid-West Concrete Industry Board, Inc., P.O. Box 6085, Shawnee Mission, KS 66206. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

The Glenn Miller Scholarship Competition

These scholarships, which are awarded without regard to any other award, may be used for any education-related expense and are available to both instrumentalists and vocalists. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors or first year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future life. Those who have entered as high school seniors are eligible to compete again as college freshmen, but first place winners from previous years are not eligible to compete again.

An appearance fee of $25 must accompany the application. This fee will be returned to those who (a) are not selected to be finalists, or (b) those who accept finalist selection and complete the required audition. All other material submitted becomes the property of the Society and will not be returned.

Awards for various amounts

Application materials must be submitted to the Scholarship Committee by March 15th and sent to the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society Scholarship Program, 107 East Main, P.O. Box 61, Clarinda, IA 51632. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address listed above or go to the Glenn Miller Society website at www.glennmiller.org

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

Scholarships are available to minority students pursuing a degree in accounting. Applicants must currently be a full or part time upper division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or non-profit management), plan to pursue a career in state or local governmental finance, belong to one of the following groups (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau): Black, Indian, Eskimo or Aleut, Asian, or Pacific Islander, or Hispanic, and be a citizen or permanent resident or the U.S. or Canada.

Award for $3,500

NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program

Developed in 1980 to encourage more students to pursue advanced degrees in science and engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are full time graduate students, or undergraduate students who have been accepted to a graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university. Students of African American, Native American, Alaskan Native, Mexican American, Puerto Rican, or Native Pacific Islander ethnicity are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be sponsored by a graduate department chair or faculty advisor to be eligible and can apply at any time during their graduate career.

Fellowships up to $24,000, renewable for up to 3 years, based on satisfactory progress and available funding Research proposals and applications must be submitted by February 1st. For more information on eligibility requirements or to get an application, go to the NASA website at education.nasa.gov/gsrp/ or e-mail a request to gsrp@hq.nasa.gov

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Construction Trades Scholarship Competition

The purpose of the NAWIC Scholarship Foundation is to promote and enhance the construction industry through the granting of scholarship assistance to students pursuing academic studies in construction related fields. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in a construction-related training program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training or their home state's Post Secondary Education Commission, and be obtaining training in a construction-related craft or trade. Members of NAWIC and their immediate families are not eligible to apply.

Awards for various amounts, students may reapply each year

Applications and other required information must be postmarked by February 1st and sent to NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation, Awards Committee, 327 South Adams, Fort Worth, TX 76104. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address above, or go to the NAWIC website at www.nawic.org

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Greater KC MO Chapter Scholarship

Applicants must be a full time student and have at least one term of study remaining in a course of studies leading to a bachelors or associates degree in a construction-related field and be pursuing a career in construction or a related field. Scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply.

Applications and all accompanying materials must be postmarked by March 31st and sent to Betty Beard, P.O. Box 242, Louisburg, KS 66053. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address listed above, call 913-244-1718, or send and email to bettyb@mokancomm.net

The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program

Each year at its national convention, the National Federation of the Blind gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. Applicants must be legally blind and pursuing or planning to pursue a full time post-secondary course of study in the U.S., except that one scholarship may be given to a full time employee also attending school part time.

Thirty scholarships for various amounts available

Applications and all other documentation need to be submitted by March 31st to Mrs. Peggy Elliot, Chairman, National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee, 805 Fifth Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112. For more information on available scholarships or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address listed above, or go to the NFB website at www.nfb.org

The National Hispanic Explorers Scholarship Program

The HSF is offering scholarships to outstanding Hispanic students pursuing a college degree. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen of Hispanic background residing in the 50 states or Puerto Rico; be pursuing a science, computer science, engineering , or NASA-related major; be starting as a college freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior by the upcoming Fall semester; be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student; be attending or enrolling in a college within the 50 states or Puerto Rico; and have a GPA of 3.0 or better.

The National Italian American Foundation Scholarship

The National Italian American Foundation will award outstanding students in two categories. Category I: Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements in any area of study. Category II: Students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution, have at least a 3.25 GPA, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and fit into one of the two NIAF scholarship categories.

Awards from $2,000-$5,000

Applications are only available on-line at www.niaf.org/Scholarships and must be submitted by April 30th. All other documentation can be sent to the National Italian American Foundation, 1860 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. For more information about this scholarship or how to apply on-line, e-mail the NIAF at scholarships@niaf.org or call 202-387-0600.

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

The goal of the National Science Foundation is to ensure the vitality of science, mathematics, and engineering in the U.S. and to promote diversity by offering graduate fellowships each year. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the U.S. Since these fellowships are intended for individuals who are in the early stages of their graduate study in science, mathematics, or engineering, individuals are encouraged to apply during their senior year in college or within the first year of graduate study or the beginning of their second year. In addition, applicants must be in a program leading to a research-based master's or doctoral degree in a field supported by NSF (including the mathematical, physical, biological, behavioral and social sciences; engineering; the history of science and the philosophy of science) and for research-based PhD degrees in science education.

Recipients of the fellowship receive a $21,500 stipend for twelve-month tenure; cost-of-education allowance of $10,500 per tenure year; and a one-time $1,000 International Research Travel Allowance.

Applications must be submitted by November 7th. For more information or to get an application, visit www.orau.org/ or contact our office for a copy of the request form.

The National Society of Accountants Scholarship Program

The NSA offers scholarships to students pursuing a degree in accounting and interested in a career in the accounting field. Applicants must be undergraduate students majoring in accounting at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university in the U.S., have a "B" or better overall grade point average, have at least one year of studies completed, and be a U.S. or Canadian citizen enrolled in a U.S. accredited school.

Awards for various amounts

Applications must be postmarked by March 10th and sent to the NSA Scholarship Foundation, 1010 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1574. For more information or to get an application, go to their website at http://www.nsacct.org/foundation.asp?id=578

Newton High School Graduate Secondary Education Language Arts Bonnie Selanders Humanities Scholarship

Applicants must be a graduate of Newton High School, be majoring in secondary education, be planning to teach at the high school level, and have an emphasis in humanities.

Two scholarships for $1,000 are available

Applications and all accompanying information must be received by April 15th and sent to Bonnie Selanders Humanities Scholarship, c/o Jan Hoberecht, 616 West 13th Street, Newton, KS 67114. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or write to the address listed above.

The George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship

Applicants must be a full or part time undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, finance, business administration or a related field, have been employed at least one year by a state or local government or other public entity, have a recommendation from their employer, and be a permanent resident or citizen of the U.S. or Canada.

Award is for $5,000

The James B. Pearson Fellowship

Provides stipends to assist graduate students with approved study abroad programs. Applicants must have been a resident of Kansas for a minimum or 5 years, be accepted to a graduate program at an accredited Kansas college or university, and be pursuing or planning to pursue a program of study related to foreign affairs (appropriate fields include anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology).

Stipends vary according to length of program

Applications must be postmarked by April 1st and sent to the James B. Pearson Fellowship Fund, The Kansas Board of Regents, 1000 SW Jackson, 5th Floor, Topeka, KS 66612-1321. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or write to the Kansas Board of Regents at the address listed above.

PEO Scholarship - AQ Chapter

Applicants must be a citizen of the U.S., female, and a full-time student. Priority will be given to applicants from Kansas.

Applications must be received by March 1 and sent to the Office of Student Financial Assistance, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Richard Podlesak Memorial Scholarship

The Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. is an organization of professionals committed to detecting, deterring and preventing fraud and white-collar crime. Applicants for this scholarship must be enrolled full-time (12 hours or more) in an accredited college or university and be majoring in accounting, business, criminal justice, or a similar field of study.

Scholarships are for $500

Applications and all accompanying materials must be postmarked by April 15th and sent to the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc., Attn: Scholarships Program Coordinator, P.O. Box 460726, Papillion, NE 68046-0726. For additional information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or e-mail the chapter at www.Heartlandcfe.com

The Shawnee County Medical Society Alliance Allied Medical Field Scholarships

Applicants must have a career goal in an allied health field (including but not limited to: x-ray technology, medical technology, physical therapy, or occupational therapy), be a permanent resident of Shawnee County, be a full time student at an accredited college, university or technical/vocational school, and have at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Awards from $250 - $500, students may re-apply each year

Applications and all other required information must be postmarked by March 31st and sent to Cindy Giessel, 1555 Stratford Road, Topeka, KS 66604 or Rita Roeder, 3225 SW Westover Road, Topeka, KS 66604. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or call 785-273-9673 or 785-354-7407.

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund

Applicants must be female, currently residing in the U.S., have earned a high school diploma of GED at least 10 years ago (no later than September 1992), be seeking a degree from an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational/technical school, and have at least two full time semesters remaining to complete their undergraduate degree.

Awards for various amounts

Applications must be postmarked by January 15th and sent to Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund, Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance or go to the Talbots website at www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp

Tiede Memorial Scholarship

The Board of Directors for the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas is offering three post-secondary scholarships to blind students in Kansas who are continuing their education.

Three $1,000 scholarships are available

Applications need to be submitted by March 31st to the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas Scholarship Committee, c/o Mrs. Susan Stanzel, 11905 Mohawk Lane, Leawood, KS 66209-1038. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address listed above or go to the NFB website at www.nfb.org

The UNCF/Household Corporate Scholars Program

The United Negro College Fund and Household developed this program in order to allow students to enhance their education through financial support and internships in the corporate world. Applicants must be a rising junior majoring in computer science, business, accounting, finance, human resources or marketing at a participating college or university (in the first program year, an applicant may be a second semester junior), have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. U.S. citizens of African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian American ethnicity are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are renewable for students who continue to meet the Program requirements.

Awards from $5,000-$10,000 per year and an 8-10 week paid summer internship at one of 11 chosen Household facilities

Applications and other required information must be submitted by February 28th and sent to Marquis Miller, Vice President, Corporate Scholars Program, United Negro College Fund, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, P.O. Box 10444, Fairfax, VA 22031-8044. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the United Negro College Fund, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, P.O. Box 10444, Fairfax, VA 22031-8044, go to the UNCF website at www.uncf.org, call at 1-866-671-7237 or fax a request to 1-703-205-3574.

UNCF/Sprint Scholars Program

The United Negro College Fund and Sprint developed this program in order to allow students to enhance their education through financial support and internships in the corporate world and encourage students to pursue a career in telecommunications. Applicants must be a rising senior with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 during the interview process; be majoring in business, business administration, accounting, finance, economics, communications, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, information systems, journalism, logistics, marketing, management information systems, public relations, or statistics; and be committed to work as an intern for one summer with Sprint. U.S. citizens of African-American, Hispanic, Native-American, or Asian American ethnicity are encouraged to apply.

Awards are as follows: scholarship for up to $7,500, $2,500 plus additional compensation for the internship, and a travel allowance of $500.

Applications and other required information must be submitted by January 31st and sent to Annette Singletary, Senior Program Manager, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, P.O. Box 10444, Fairfax, VA 22031-8044. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the United Negro College Fund at 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, P.O. Box 10444, Fairfax, VA 22031-8044, or go to the UNCF website at www.uncf.org

The UNCF/UPS Corporate Scholars Program

The United Negro College Fund and UPS developed this program in order to allow students to enhance their education through financial support and internships in the corporate world. Applicants must be second-semester sophomores majoring in computer science, engineering, information technology or marketing, attend one of the participating colleges or universities, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. U.S. citizens of African American, Hispanic, Native American or Asian American ethnicity are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are renewable for students who continue to meet the Program requirements.

Awards for $5,000-$10,000 and an 8-10 week paid summer internship at one of 5 chosen UPS facilities

USAFunds Access to Education Scholarships

This scholarship is available to high school seniors or individuals who plan to enroll or are enrolled at a post-secondary institution. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be a full or part time undergraduate or graduate at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or technical/vocational school, have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher, and be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Applicants must also have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less, show financial need, and not be in default on any student loan. Priority is given to students from Arizona, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, and Wyoming; but students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and all U.S. Territories and Commonwealths are eligible to apply.

Award amounts vary

Applications must be submitted by March 15th and sent to Scholarship Management Services, Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc., P.O. Box 6180, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6180. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assitance, write to the address llisted above, go to the USAFunds website at www.usafunds.org, or fax a written request with the student's name and mailing address to CSFA toll-free at 1-888-546-4107

The Zonta Club International Scholarship Program

The Zonta Club of Kansas City, KS is offering three scholarships to eligible Kansas women who wish to continue their post-secondary education. This fund was established to help carry out the Zonta Club's goal of improving the legal, economic, and professional status of women. Applicants must be a resident of Wyandotte or Leavenworth County, attend or plan to attend a Kansas or metropolitan Kansas City area college, university, or technical program, be female (no age stipulation), and have financial need.

Three $750 scholarships available

Applications must be postmarked by April 1st and sent to Dorothy Rohning, Zonta Scholarship Chair, 15122 Kreider Road, Bonner Springs, KS 66012. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, write to the address listed above or call 913-441-3459.

AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Program

AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Program This program, sponsored by the United Negro College Fund and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, is designed to give qualified students the opportunity and experience of being part of the labor movement. This opportunity is a 10-week summer internship during wich you will participate in a union organizing campaign in a location in the U.S. Applicants must be a second semester sophomore or junior during the application and interview process; be majoring in Ethnic Studies, Women's Studies, Labor Studies, American Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or Economics; have at least a 2.5 GPA; be a college student of color, including: African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific Islander American and American Indian/Alaskan Native; and demonstrate interest in working for social and economic justice through the labor movement.

Awards are as follows: a stipend of up to $4,000; on-site housing at your location; a week-long orientation and training; and an academic scholarship of up to $5,000 for the 2004-2005 school year (based on successful performance).

Applications must be submitted online at www.uncf.org by February 27th. All other required information must be received by February 27th at AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Program, P.O. Box 1435, Alexandria, VA 22313-9998. For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, or the United Negro College Fund by phone at 1-866-671-7237 or online at www.uncf.org

The National Physical Science Consortium Graduate Fellowships in the Physical Sciences Program

This program was started in 1989 by the National Physical Science Consortium to increase the number of qualified U.S. born professionals in the physical sciences and related engineering fields, emphasizing women and historically underrepresented minorities. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution; be in your senior year with at least a 3.0 GPA, or in your first year of a graduate program pursuing a Ph.D., or in a terminal master's program (no Ph.D. in your discipline at your university) or returning from the workforce with no more than a master's degree. Applicants must be pursuing degrees in one of the following fields: Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and their sub-disciplines, and related engineering fields: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical. Awards are for tuition and fees for up to six years, a stipend of $16,000 annually for up to six years, and an internship salary for two years.

Applications must be submitted online by November 15th.

For more information or to get an application, contact the National Physical Science Consortium by mail at National Physical Science Consortium, University Village, Suite E 212, 3375 South Hoover Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007, by phone at 800-854-NPSC, by fax at 213-821-2410, or by emailing them at request at npschq@npsc.org

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity created this essay contest to challenge college students to contemplate ethical issues facing them in today's complex society and to analyze their own perception and thoughts on ethics. Applicants must be registered undergraduate, full-time juniors or seniors at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. during the fall semester.

Awards are as follows: $5,000 to first place, $2,500 for second place, $1,500 to third place, and $500 each for two honorable mentions

Entries and all other required materials must be postmarked by December 9th and sent to The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics, The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 529 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10017. For more information or to get an application, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance of The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity by phone at 212-490-7777, by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above, or by going to their website at www.eliewieselfoundation.org

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program

U.S. Bank will award thirty $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are planning to enter college in the fall. In order to be eligible to apply, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien; be a high school senior planning to enroll full-time in an accredited two or four year college or university; be enrolled and accepted in an accredited two or four year college or university; be enrolled by September in a full-time course of study at an accredited school.

Thirty $1,000 scholarships are available Applications must be submitted by February 29th.

To apply or read more about this scholarship go to the U.S. Bank website at www.usbank.com/studentbanking

Kansas Federation of Republican Women

$1,000 shall be distributed in the form of an annual scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded by semester ($500 each in the fall and spring semesters). Applicants must be female and currently attending a Kansas College or University, with a declared major of Political Science, History, or Public Administration, entering her junior or senior year of undergraduate study, or attending graduate school.

Student's primary residence must be located in the state of Kansas, a registered member of the Republican party, involved in extracurricular activities, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale, and submit a 750 word essay outlining their activities in the political process.

Applications are due by March 31 and shoule be returned to: Greater Salina Community Foundation, P.O. Box 2876, Salina, KS 67402-2876. To receive an application, contact the Greater Salina Community Foundation at (785) 823-1800 or email us at kellischwarz@gscf.org.

F. Edward Herbert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program

100% tuition is paid plus required books, non expedable equipment and most academic fees. Monthly stipd of over $1,200 each July. Scholarships are available for 1 to 4 academic years. Visit www.goarmy.com/amedd or contact SFC Scott W.Sheridan, 1.877.269.1482 or email scott.sheridan@usarec.army.mil.

Army Nurse Candidate Program

$1,000 monthly stipend while enrolled full time. Up to $10,000 bonus while attending school. Scholarships available for those enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs only. Visit www.goarmy.com/amedd or contact SFC Scott W.Sheridan, 1.877.269.1482 or email scott.sheridan@usarec.army.mil.

Army Nurse Corps

$30,000 to $50,000 Health Profession Loan Repayment. $15,000 to $20,000 bonus for ADN's and BSN's. Visit www.goarmy.com/amedd or contact SFC Scott W.Sheridan, 1.877.269.1482 or email scott.sheridan@usarec.army.mil.

The U.S. Department of Education mandates that students who withdraw from all classes may only keep the financial aid (Federal Title IV grants and loans) they have earned - up to the time of withdrawal. Funds that were disbursed in excess of the earned amount must be returned by the University and/or the student to the federal government. This situation could result in the student owing aid funds to the University, the federal government, or both. Students who complete at least 60% of the semester, will not owe a repayment of financial aid received.

To determine the amount of aid the student has earned up to the time of withdrawal, OSFA will divide the number of calendar days the student attended classes by the total number of calendar days in the semester (less any scheduled breaks of five days or more). The resulting percentage is then multiplied by the total federal funds that were disbursed (either to the student's university account or to the student directly by check) for the semester. This calculation determines the amount of aid earned by the student which s/he may keep. (For example, if the student attended 25% of the term, the student will have earned 25% of the aid disbursed.) The unearned amount (total aid disbursed less the earned amount) must be returned to the federal government by the University and/or the student. OSFA will notify and provide instructions to students who are required to return funds to the government.

View the complete Return to Title IV Policy.

University Refund Policy

Please refer to the Office of the Registrar.