5 Best Kansas Scholarships

Eligibility

-High school graduates from Capitol Federal market areas

-Enrolled as a business student

-Minimum high school grade point average of 3.35

Capitol Federal provides grants through the Capitol Federal Foundation for students pursuing business programs at various institutions including Emporia State University, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Johnson County Community College, Wichita State University, and Kansas State University. The scholarships are awarded in sum every year and they are renewable to students. Through its education foundation,Capitol Federalalso grants scholarships through the athletic departments of Washburn University and the University of Kansas.

Eligibility

-Minimum GPA requirements depending on the scholarship, ranging from 3.25 to 3.85

-Minimum ACT or SAT scores depending on the scholarship, ranging from 22 or 1100 to 32 or 1450

The University of Kansas offers various renewable scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen. The Scholarships are divided into simple names and students must file the FAFSA by specific deadlines. The Chancellor awards $5,000 per year, up to $20,000. Traditions grants $4,000 annually or $16,000 total. Crimson and Blue $2,000 per year or up to $8,000. Rock Chalk $1,000 annually or $4,000 total. Jayhawk $1,000 per year or $4,000 total. KU Pell Advantage up to $10,491 per year and $41,964 total with a combination of scholarships and grants. TheUniversity of Kansasalso offers a National Merit Finalist, National Hispanic Scholar scholarship, which grants $10,000 per year or up to $40,000.

Eligibility

-Current enrollment in an aviation program

-Average grade point average of a “B” or higher

-Recommendation from an aviation professional

-Preference given to Kansas, Illinois, or Missouri residents

TheDan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarshipwas created in the honor and memory of Dan L. Meisinger Sr, who spent 63 years in aviation and founded Executive Beechcraft. The scholarship provides funding for an annual initial or primary flight training program, equaling $2,500. Scholarship recipients are contacted in writing and then announced publicly in publications, like the Aviation Business Journal.

Eligibility

-Graduate from a high school in Johnson County

-Plan to pursue a degree in elementary or secondary education

-Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

-Strong community service record

Elberta Harrisdonated more than $1 million to Emporia State University to help support students pursuing teaching degrees. This funding is Emporia State University’s largest single endowed scholarship. The scholarship is automatically renewed annually as long as the individual maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above, continuously completes a minimum of 12 credit hours every semester, and successfully completes courses working towards an education degree. Freshmen awards can be renewed up to three times and transfer and continuing students are renewed based on class standing.

Eligibility

-Requirements vary by type of scholarship: minimum GPA varies from 3.0 to 3.85. Majority of scholarships require a minimum of 3.5 Kansas State GPA for renewal.

Kansas State Universitygrants $29 million in scholarships every year. The scholarships are based on academics, leadership, financial need, activities and service. Students are granted only one academic or leadership scholarship. Majority of scholarships are renewable over four years. The academic scholarships include: Putnam Scholarship, Foundation Plus Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship, and Fairchild Award. The leadership scholarships include: Leadership Scholarship, Medallion Scholarship, Achievement Award, and Activity Scholarship. The Presidential Scholarship is a selective interview program.