Scholarships. (Please check back frequently as scholarships will be updated regularly)

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1 Scholarships (Please check back frequently as scholarships will be updated regularly) Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association Amount: $7000- $ 25,000 Deadline: October 25, 2016 ( PAST DUE) Description: Current seniors with demonstrated financial need, involvement in co- curriculars and a minimum 2.0. They are looking for demonstrated integrity, strength of character, commitment to pursue a college education and a desire to contribute to society. Apply : Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Foundation Amount: Variable Deadline: Varies by scholarship Description: The Greater Kansas City Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for students in the metro area Search: Sponsor: Kansas State College of Engineering Amount: $2000- $400 renewable Deadline: November 1, 2016 (PAST DUE) Description: Engineering Initiative Scholarship. This is for out of State students. This is an add- on scholarship for the Heritage, Purple and White, Honor s or Midwest Exchange. Info: state.edu/sfa/scholarships/ Sponsor: University of North Carolina Thomas Wolfe Scholarship Amount: Full Tuition Deadline: Apply to UNC by10/15, Apply for scholarship by 11/15 Description: This is a unique scholarship designed for student writers. Students may major or minor in Creative Writing Info:

2 Sponsor: Cotillion 2017, the Deed Foundation and the KC, Missouri Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Amount: Candidates who successfully complete the Cotillion program will receive a minimum scholarship of $800 Deadline: 9/30 (PAST DUE) Description: All participants who successfully complete the Cotillion program will receive a minimum scholarship award of $800. Additional scholarships will be awarded for top performances in academics, community service, essay-writing, souvenir journal ad sales, formal presentation ticket sales, and overall participation in the Cotillion program. Mentors will help the participants identify external scholarship opportunities based on their individual interests and abilities.students MUST REGISTER FOR COTILLION TO BE ELIGIBLE Additional Info: Sponsor: Wesleyan University Hamilton Prize for Creativity Amount: Four Year Full tuition Deadline: Jan 1, 2017 Description: Prize will be awarded to the student whose work of creative expression is judged to best reflect the originality, artistry and dynamism embodied in Broadway s Hamilton Info: Sponsor: Southern Methodist University Amount: Full Tuition Deadline: 1/15 Description: Hunt Scholars are leaders both inside and outside of the classroom. Scholars typically hold significant leadership roles. In addition to the written application students will upload a YouTube video. Info: Sponsor: K- State Alumni Association Amount: Fifty $2500 scholarships Deadline: 12/1/16 Description: Scholarship eligibility and selection requirements are on the application. - State.com/WabashScholarshipKC

3 Sponsor: Elks National Foundation Amount: $12,500 - $1000 per year Deadline: 11/30/16 Description: Most Valuable Student Awards are for students who are near the top of their class, active in their schools and communities and recognized as leaders by their peers Info: Sponsor: Seton Hall Amount: 1 st Prize: $ 2,500 cash prize. $10,000 scholarship 2 nd Prize: $1,000 cash prize. $6,000 scholarship 3 rd Prize: $4000 cash prize Deadline: 10/18/16 (PAST DUE) Description: Submit an original business idea that, in 350 words or less, describes an innovative product or service that your students would like to create or have created Info: edium=go%20url&utm_campaign=high%20school%20pirates%20pitch Sponsor: WACE Amount: varies Deadline: 2/15/17 Description: Students who are interested in pursuing a co- op education at either Clarkson University, Drexel, Johnson and Wales, Merrimack College, SUNY Oswego, The University of Toledo, University of Cincinnati, UMASS Lowell, Wentworth Institute of Technology. Info: Sponsor: B Nai B rith Amount: $2000 Deadline 6/1/17 Description: Students will compete in an essay competition. The subject is the importance of Interfaith Dialogue between Christians and Jews. Questions can be directed to Mark D. Wasserstrom at (186)

4 Sponsor : Hy- Vee Amount: $1000 (80 scholarships are available) Deadline: 2/10/17 Description: Applicant must be high school senior working at Hy- Vee who began employment on or before 9/15/16 or the son or daughter of a Hy- Vee Employee. Info: See CCO Sponsor: (YEF) NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Amount: $2000- $15000 Deadline: 12/18/2016 Description: Graduating high school senior who owns/operates an established business. Scholarships are merit based and not need based. Info: Sponsor: Student Scholarships.org ( This site is updated regularly) Amount: Variable Deadlines; Variable Description: Please check out for a variety of scholarship opportunities Sponsor: GE Reagan Foundation Amount: Up to $10,000 a year Deadline: 1/5/2017 Description: Scholarships are for students who demonstrate leadership, Drive, Integrity and Citizenship Info: Sponsor: Sallie Mae Amount: Up to $15000 Deadline: 12/31/16 Description: Tell Sallie Mae how you intend to pay for college to be eligible for scholarship money Info: Visit for rules and details.

5 Sponsor: Seven Days Make a Ripple Amount: $1000 Deadline 3/6/2016 Description: Students participate in community service and write an essay. Info: Visit Sponsor: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Amount: Up to $40,000 a year Deadline: End of November Description: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation s best four-year colleges and universities. College Scholars receive up to $40,000 per year, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to network with the larger JKCF Scholar community. The application period is open from late September to late November. Up to 40 College Scholars are selected for this program each year. Info: Sponsor: K- State Phi Kappa Theta (NEW) Amount: $1000 or $500 Deadline: 2/7/2017 Description: The candidate must be an incoming male freshman at Kansas State University for the Fall 2017 semester. The candidate must also visit the Phi Kappa Theta chapter house for an interview with a scholarship panel. The scholarship panel will ask the candidate questions about his submitted materials and his collegiate plans Info: Sponsor: James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Foundation (NEW) Amount: Full Tuition Deadline: 2/1/2017 Description: The James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Foundation was established in 1981 pursuant to the provisions of the wills of James L. and Nellie M. Westlake for the purpose of assisting Missouri residents in pursuing a college education. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full- time study at an accredited four- year institution of the student's choice. Students must be Missouri residents. Family income of $50,000 or less Info:

6 Sponsor: Leawood Lions Club (New) Amount: 3 $1000 scholarships Deadline 2/15/2017 Description: (3) thousand dollar scholarships based on community service, scholarship and leadership skills. See CCO for details Sponsor: National Council of Jewish Women (New) Amount:??? Deadline: April 15 th Description: Once again, the National Council of Jewish Women is providing scholarships for graduating seniors. Selections are based on grades, ACT scores and financial need. The scholarship application is now on Facebook at; &typ=1 or you can go to national Council of Jewish Women, Greater Kansas City Section, like us, go to albums and open scholarship forms. Sponsor: The Kansas City Chapter of Executive Women International (New) Amount: $3500 Deadline: 2/24/2017 Description: EWISP is assisting students with financial need to attend college. Only one student per school is eligible to apply. If you are interested please see the College Counseling office.