2020 Shawnee County Scholarships
Shawnee County residents suffer from the same absurd tuition prices that limit the educational attainment of Americans across the country. Despite high costs, 11% of Shawnee County residents in Kansas over the age of 25 have graduated with a professional degree - 36% have completed high school. Although these numbers match those of many other counties, there is clearly room for improvement.
It’s clear that Shawnee County residents in Kansas will continue to need help paying for college. 4,789 men and 4,426 women are enrolled in grades 9-12 while 3,871 men 5,261 women are currently undergraduates in college. College access and attainment should be a top priority, and cost should not prohibit any of these people from pursuing or completing their college education. The below scholarships are available to Shawnee County residents and can help pay for school in a variety of ways. Shawnee County scholarships, whether they are exclusively available to Shawnee County residents or whether they are more broadly applicable, can greatly help reduce the financial burden of college. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Shawnee County residents.
How much total award money and scholarships are available for Shawnee County residents?
There are 166 scholarships totaling $496,015.00 available to Shawnee County residents. You can easily browse through all 166 scholarships below.
How many scholarships are available for college students in Shawnee County?
166 scholarships worth $496,015.00 are available for college students in Shawnee County. In addition, we encourage current college students in Shawnee County to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Shawnee for more options.
How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Shawnee County?
166 scholarships totaling $496,015.00 are available for high school seniors in Shawnee County. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.
Do I need to be a resident of Shawnee County to apply to these scholarships?
Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Shawnee County residents, or they do not require specific county residency at all and are therefore available to Shawnee County students and residents, as well as others across the state or country.
$10,000 Scholarship
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$10,000 Be Bold Scholarship
Bold.org helps students from all backgrounds to take bold steps toward a brighter future. CampusReel has partnered with Bold.org to help identify the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won't take no for an answer — the ones who know that a mountain is climbed a step at a time.
$1,000 Easy Money Scholarship
We love this scholarship because the name doesn't lie - it's easy money. Many scholarship applications make you jump through hoops and require tons of essays and questionnaires. This scholarship application could not be more simple and straightforward.
Hansen Leaders of Tomorrow
Applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school in the 26-county area of northwest Kansas, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and plan on attending an accredited school in Kansas.
Learn MoreAlbert M. Lappin Scholarship
Applicant must be the child of an American Legion or Auxiliary member.
Learn MoreMusic Scholarship
Applicant must be a Kansas resident attending an approved Kansas college or university.
Learn MoreOratorical Contest Scholarship
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal resident under the age of 20 who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior school. Participation in the oratorical contest is required.
Learn MoreBeau Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Applicant should preferably be a non-resident student who is a former member of the Boy Scouts of America with strong moral character and an orientation toward the outdoors. Financial need required.
Learn MoreSun Devil Scholarship
Applicant must be a high school senior enrolling for the fall semester as a full-time student. Applicant will be automatically considered for the award once they have been admitted to the university.
Learn MoreTuition Exemption Scholarship for Nonresidents
Applicant must be a resident of a state other than Louisiana, have high standardized test scores, and an excellent academic record, especially in English and math.
Learn MoreNonresident Fee Waiver
Applicant must be a resident of a state other than Louisiana and have a commendable academic record.
Learn MoreAdmissions Academic Scholarship - Non-Resident
Applicant must not be a Florida resident.
Learn MoreKansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship
Applicant must be an ethnic minority who is a Kansas resident, attending an eligible Kansas school. Selection is based upon academic performance, ethnic category, and financial need.
Learn MoreKansas Nursing Service Scholarship
Applicant must be a Kansas resident attending an eligible Kansas institution full-time. Sponsorship with a health care agency is required.
Learn MoreOsteopathic Medical Service Scholarship
Applicant must be a Kansas resident enrolled in a nationally accredited osteopathy school. Preference is given to first-year students.
Learn MoreJames B. Pearson Fellowship
Applicant must be a Kansas resident attending a Kansas school. Preference is given to applicants whose studies are directly related to foreign affairs. Fellowship is to encourage graduate students to experience the global perspective gained from study abroad.
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