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THE SCHOLARSHIPS WITH HIGHLIGHTED DEADLINES HAVE NOT UPDATED THEIR INFORMATION AS OF September 18th. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK THEIR WEBSITES LATER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2: List of Scholarships Page 14: Resources for DREAMers Page 15: List of Scholarship Search Engines Page 16: Before You Apply Check List

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The following are just SOME of the many "outside" or "private" scholarships that you may be eligible to apply for. Visit specific college websites to learn about their specific scholarships.

Note: Scholarships with a red asterisk (*) do not require U.S. Citizenship. Highlighted deadlines have not been updated for the 2020-2021 school year yet.

List last updated on September 18, 2020

*QuestBridge Scholarship QuestBridge is an extremely competitive scholarship program.

Deadline: September 26, 2020 Award Amount: Full Ride Visit:

Timothy. P. O'Shaughnessy Scholarship This scholarship asks that applicants have the following character traits: integrity, intellectual curiosity, exploratory spirit, leadership, humility, inclusivity, worldly interests in language and polymath, among others. Must have a 26 or higher ACT score or a 3.6 of higher GPA.

Deadline: September 30, 2020 Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Visit:

Omega Psi Phy Fraternity International High School Essay Contest This is an essay competition and this year's question is "Against the backdrop of the global "Black Lives Matter" movement, why is it even more important for young people to become and remain politically engaged?"

Deadline: October 16, 2020 Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Visit:

Horatio Alger Scholarship (LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP) The Horatio Alger Kansas Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Kansas who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

Deadline: October 25, 2020 Award Amount: $7,000 Visit:

*Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Program This is a very competitive scholarship with multiple steps. You must demonstrate financial need. Applicants should start the process of apply for this prestigious scholarship early.

Deadline: October 30, 2020 Award Amount: up to $30,000 annually

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Visit: scholarship-programs/college-scholarship

Coca-Cola Scholarship Coca-Cola provides a nationally recognized scholarship opportunity. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and a strong record of community service and extracurricular activities to apply.

Deadline: October 31, 2020 Award Amount: Finalists receive $20,000 Visit:

Voice of Democracy Scholarship To win this scholarship, record a three minute speech about Why My Vote Matters

Deadline: October 31, 2020 Award Amount: varies Visit:

*Dr. Evies O. Cranford Arise Rising Star Scholarship (LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP) This is a new, local scholarship that is for students who have a 3.25 or higher.

Deadline: early November Award Amount: $500 Visit: Visit with your counselor for the paper application.

*The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards (LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP) This scholarship is awarded to students who have an exclusive record of volunteer community service.

Deadline: November 11, 2020 Award Amount: $5,000 Visit:

The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship This scholarship is for students who have a strong community service and volunteer record.

Deadline: November 15, 2020 Award Amount: $4,000-$60,000 Visit: ENF/scholars/mvs.cfm

James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarship Interested in earning a new digital camera? Then enter this photography competition. Students must submit photographs, transcripts and letters of recommendation to earn the camera.

Deadline: mid November Award Amount: A digital camera Visit: application.php

*Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship (LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP) This scholarship is geared toward minority students who will be attending WSU who plan to major in Education or Business.

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Deadline: December 1, 2020 Award Amount: Full Ride Visit:

Dell Scholars Program Applicants must be in AVID, Upward Bound or GEAR UP to apply. Please see the CCC for more detailed information.

Deadline: December 1, 2020 Award Amount: $20,000 and a laptop Visit: scholarship

*The Hispanic Heritage Foundation Scholarship If chosen, the student must attend an award banquet in Dallas, TX in order to receive the award.

Deadline: early December Award Amount: up to $3,000 Visit: programs/youth-awards

Rudd Foundation Scholarship (LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP) This is a fantastic scholarship opportunity that cover what is left after applying a PELL grant to your cost of attendance. This is for students planning on going to WSU, ESU or FHSU. Visit the CCC with questions. You must be PELL eligible with a 3.0 GPA required.

Deadline: mid December Award Amount: Covers all remaining student expenses, including tuition, room, and board. Visit:

AXA Achievement Scholarship AXA scholarship winners are known as AXA Achievers: "They are ethnically and economically diverse, and they share these qualities: Ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in college."

Deadline: December 15, 2020 Award Amount: $10,000 Visit:

Travers Scholarship Travers Tool will award $1,250+ in tools to a student enrolled in metalworking or welding program at vocational, technical school, community college or university.

Deadline: December 31, 2020

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Award Amount: $1,250 in tools Visit:

Foot Locker Scholarship The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors student athletes who demonstrate excellence in school, on their sports teams, and in their communities. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.

Deadline: early January Award Amount: $20,000 Visit: Ronald Reagan Foundation Scholarship The Ronald Reagan Foundation rewards students who demonstrative exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. GPA of 3.0 or higher required. Deadline: early January Award Amount: $10,000 Visit:

Fran Jabara Scholarship (WSU) (LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP) Will be you be majoring in business at Wichita State? This is a local scholarship. A 3.0 GPA is required.

Deadline: early January Award Amount: $1,000 Visit: Visit with your counselor for the paper application.

*Kansas Hispanic Education & Development Foundation Scholarship (LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP) This is a local scholarship for Hispanic students with a 2.8 GPA or higher.

Deadline: January 15, 2021 Award Amount: $1,000 is the average award. Visit:

JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest The Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites United States high school students to consider the concept of political courage by writing an essay. No ACT or GPA requirement.

Deadline: January 15, 2021 Award Amount: $500, $1,000 and $10,000 Visit:

Margaret Van Horn Scholarship (LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP) This scholarship is for students who will be pursuing a degree in business or education in Kansas.

Deadline: mid January Award Amount: $300

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