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- Apply for scholarships that are relevant to you based on geographic location, qualifications, and hobbies.
- Read all directions, complete the application in full, and be neat if you must write by hand.
- Make your application/essay personal. Discuss your strengths so you only need to make small changes to tailor your response to the scholarship requirements.
- Apply for various award amounts. While the large payouts sound the best, $500 is $500.
- Remember most scholarships must be renewed annually.
City and Regional Scholarships (Deadline Order)
March
Legacy Foundation Scholarships (March 1) - amounts vary. Open to students in the region who graduated from one of the eight Cowley/Sumner area high schools as well as college students with Cowley County roots. Please visit the Legacy Foundation for more information and application details: https://www.legacyregionalfoundation.org/apply-for-funding
Kansas PTA Teacher/Graduate Study in Education Scholarship (March 15) - $500 scholarship available for people seeking educational-related advanced degrees or Ph.D. programs in any accredited college in Kansas is eligible to apply. For further information about this scholarship visit the website: Kansas PTA Arts and Awards, or download the one-pager .pdf: Future Teacher Scholarship (Overview) To apply for this scholarship, download .pdf: Future Teacher Scholarship (Application)
April
Cowley County Power of the Purse Scholarship (April 26) - $1,000 This organization of women who donate annually to benefit the Cowley community. Scholarship is for college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Prior undergraduate recipients will be considered if the student is in graduate school. Intended to encourage young adults to actively include philanthropy as a valuable part of life. Candidates will be evaluated on their participation in philanthropic activities, as demonstrated through their essay response, resume, and letters of reference. Applications can be provided by contacting the individuals below.
Marilyn Taylor
Linda Hamlin
Patty Neises
William A. and Gladys Krusor Scholarship (April 30) - established in memory of Bill and Gladys Krusor who felt education was an asset to the individual receiving it and to the country as well. They helped many people complete their college education. Their family and friends honor their memory by carrying on their tradition of offering financial aid to students. The application an be found here. WILLIAM A.& GLADYS KRUSOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION .
Return completed applications to:
Krusor Scholarship Committee, 1st Presbyterian Church, 1101 Millington, Winfield, Kansas 67156; Phone:
November
Live Your Dream Education & Training Award - Winfield Soroptimist (November 15) - Assisting women around the world since 1972. You are eligible to apply if you are 1) a woman with primary responsibility for yourself and your dependents, 2) are attending an undergraduate degree program or vocational skills program, 3) have financial need: Live Your Dream Awards
HealthCare and Nursing Scholarships
H.L. Snyder Medical Foundation (May/June) - this scholarship fund assists Winfield student residents who are seeking education in the medical and bio-medical fields. Students must be residents of Winfield for the last 3 years or a graduate of WHS-USD465 and enrolled full-time (12 hours or more) per semester in a college program in the healthcare field. https://www.snydermf.org/scholarships
Kansas Board of Nursing (KSBN) Scholarship (October 15) - Four $1,000 scholarships are available annually to students in pre-licensure nursing programs. Essays will be reviewed by KSBN board members. Selected scholars are required to attend the KSBN board meeting in Topeka: Information.
Kansas Nurses Foundation Scholarships (April 30) - provides scholarships across various nursing levels, from undergraduate to doctoral. Must be enrolled in a nursing program that contributes to education, research or nursing practice in Kansas. Information. Application (.pdf)
South Central Kansas Medical Center Auxiliary (July/January) - This $1800 scholarship is available for six semesters at $300 per semester, for a total of $1,800. Applicants must be an Arkansas City graduate, health care or natural science major, have completed one full year, having 24 college credit hours or more, maintain at least a "B" grade point average, and enrolled in at least 12 hours (full-time) or more each semester. For more information and for the application please visit the front Information Desk at South Central Kansas Medical Center, 6401 Patterson Parkway, Arkansas City: Downloadable application (.pdf)
William Newton Memorial Foundation (March/April/June/November) - Winfield's local hospital auxiliary and foundation have scholarships for the purpose of providing young people with financial assistance for their healthcare education. Visit the Winfield Newton Foundation website for further information: William Newton Hospital Foundation Scholarships
Military - Folds of Honor
First Responder Scholarship (March 31) - awards of up to $5,000 per year to support gaps in financial assistance for higher education for spouses and dependents of deceased/disabled first responders. Applicants must submit proof of relation to the first responder and state issued death certificate or proof of catastrophic injury. All application materials are submitted through the Folds of Honor portal. Information.
Military Scholarships (March 31) - awards of up to $5,000 per year to support gaps in financial assistance for higher education for military spouses and children of service members who are deceased/disabled or active duty recipients of the purple heart designation. Applications are submitted through the Folds of Honor application portal. Available for graduate study as well as undergraduate degrees, must provide a current military ID. Information.
Winfield High School Graduates (WHS)
Scholarships for Winfield High School Graduates - this site collects the scholarships offered by the Winfield USD465 Foundation for current WHS students as well as scholarships for WHS graduates with some college credits: https://winfieldfoundation.com/scholarships/community-scholarships/
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