Kansas Board of Regents

Kansas Nursing Scholarships

Amount: Between $2,500 and $3,500;
Awards per Year: 250;
Deadline: May 1.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: All Undergrads, HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: Nursing
Residency: Kansas
Other Comments: Scholarship recipients are required to practice one year with the sponsoring medical provider for each year of scholarship assistance received. High school seniors with proof of enrollment in an undergraduate nursing program can apply. Please visit the listed website for more information.
Contact: Applications for this scholarship can be downloaded at: http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/awards.html. Look for the “downloads” on the right hand side of the page.
Website:
http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/nursing.html

Kansas Comprehensive Grants

Amount: Between $200 and $3,000;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need and renewable;
Deadline: March 15.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
GPA: 2.0
Citizenship: United States
Residency: Kansas
Student Attends School In: Kansas
Other Comments: Full-time students attending or planning to attend an independent or private institutions in Kansas may apply. Students will need to fill out the FAFSA form. The earlier the form is turned in the better your chances for money will be.
Contact: Applications for this scholarship can be downloaded at: http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/awards.html. Look for the “downloads” on the right hand side of the page.
Website:
http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/awards.html

Minority Scholarship

Amount: Up to $1,850;
Awards per Year: At least 200;
The Award Is: Based on financial need and renewable;
Deadline: May 1.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Ethnicity/Heritage: African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; or Hispanic.
Residency: Kansas
Student Attends School In: Kansas
Other Comments: Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and financial need. Students applying for this scholarship should be identified as members of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; or Hispanic. Please visit the website listed for a complete list of eligibility requirements.
Contact: Applications for this scholarship can be downloaded at: http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/awards.html. Look for the “downloads” on the right hand side of the page.
Website:
http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/minority.html

State Scholarships Program

Amount: Up to $1,000;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Renewable;
Deadline: May 1.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
GPA: 3.0
Residency: Kansas
Other Comments: State Scholars are Kansas residents who receive State Scholar designation in their senior year of high school. Criteria include having taken the ACT Assessment between April of the sophomore year and December of the senior year, AND completing the Kansas Scholars Curriculum. Please visit the website listed for a complete description of eligibility requirements.
Contact: Applications for this scholarship can be downloaded at: http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/awards.html. Look for the “downloads” on the right hand side of the page.
Website:
http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/state.html

Vocational Educational Scholarship

Amount: Up to $500;
Awards per Year: 240
The Award Is: Renewable.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors, Vocational/Technical Studies
Residency: Kansas
Student Attends School In: Kansas
Other Comments: Scholarships are open to students planning to enroll in an accredited vocational-technical school in Kansas. Students must register to take a vocational exam which is offered the first Saturday in November and in March. For more information on this test please contact your HS guidance counselor or the financial aid office of the school you plan on attending.
Contact: Applications for this scholarship can be downloaded at: http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/awards.html. Look for the “downloads” on the right hand side of the page.
Website:
http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/awards.html

Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs

Amount: Payment of fees only;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Renewable.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Kansas
Military Service:
Person serving: Parent.
Other Descriptors: MIA, POW, Deceased.
Other Comments: Scholarships are offered to children of military personnel who entered service in the US Armed Forces while a resident of Kansas, and now qualify as a POW, MIA, or KIA.
Contact: KCVA Main Office Phone: 785-296-3976 E-mail: kcva007@ink.org

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