SCHOLARSHIPS

Local Scholarships Currently Available

  • Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. See Mrs. Charvat for more information. Applications are due March 31, 2026.

  • 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest. See Mrs. Charvat for more information. Applications are due by March 31, 2026.

  • Smoky Valley Community Foundation Scholarships--Apply online before February 15, 2026. https://smokyvalleycf.org/scholarships/

    • A. Jay Steinberg Music Scholarship--SVHS graduating senior.

    • Brandon Rogers Memorial Scholarship--graduating SVHS high school seniors.

    • Clyde & Glenn Lindstrom Scholarship--graduating SVHS high school seniors pursuing a post-secondary education in a vocational field

    • Dorothy J. Ziegler Music & Art Scholarship--graduating SVHS high school senior majoring in either visual or performing arts

    • Judith K. Burch Scholarship--graduating SVHS senior planning to attend Bethany College. Preference will be given to students majoring in math, science or teaching.

    • Westman Scholarship--graduating SVHS seniors.

    • Mona Peterson Community Service Scholarship--graduating SVHS seniors.

    • Smoky Valley Elementary Education Scholarship--graduating SVHS seniors that plan to major in Elementary Education.

  • American Petroleum Institute Scholarship--Scholarship is available to students enrolling full-time in undergraduate degree program at an accredited two-year or four-year college OR a certified program at a trade/vocational school. See application for more requirements. Apply before March 31, 2026. https://www.westernkansasapi.org/

  • Kansas Crime Stoppers Association Scholarships--Must be a graduating senior of an accredited Kansas high school. Applications are due by March 20, 2026. See Mrs. Charvat for an application.

  • Mid-Kansas Cooperative Scholarship--High school seniors and college students are eligible to apply. Must be a child or grandchild of an MKC member-owner or an MKC or Producer Ag employee, or indicate if you are an MKC member-owner or employee. Apply online before March 31, 2026. https://www.mkcoop.com/

  • O'Brate Foundation Scholarships--Available Kansas youth ages 17-25 who have been in foster care or are transitioning into independent living AND youth who have limited resources. Apply online before May 1, 2026. https://obrate.smapply.org/

  • Nick Charvat Vocal Music Scholarship--Available to students who are involved in vocal music AND future plans must include music and/or education. Apply before March 27, 2026. See Ms. Charvat for an application.

  • Salina Family Healthcare Scholarship--This scholarship is designed to honor former Salina Health Education Foundation Board Members and Finance Committee Members by granting scholarships to future healthcare providers. SFHC looks to encourage and support individuals 16 year of age or older who want to enter the healthcare profession in the state of Kansas. The healthcare field includes, but is not limited to those studying the practice of medicine, dentistry, behavioral health, pharmacy, optometry, healthcare ancillary services, and healthcare administration. Apply before Apply before March 13, 2026. https://salinahealth.org/

  • Saline County Farm Bureau--Preference given to students pursuing a career in agriculture. For field of study not related to agriculture, a Saline County Farm Bureau membership is required. See Mrs. Charvat for an application. Apply before March 31, 2026.

  • Lindsborg Community Hospital Scholarships--Use this link to apply: https://lindsborghospital.org/scholarships/

    • The Korbe Family Nursing Scholarship--For SVHS seniors or alumni in their freshman or sophomore year of college, pursing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Apply before April 10, 2026.

    • Jordan Heimer Memorial Scholarship for Allied Health Education--Scholarship will be awarded to SVHS students enrolling in college, vocational/technical school or trade school to pursue a career in the healthcare field. Apply before April 10, 2026.

    • Mae Walline Nursing Scholarship--Applications are open to CNAs who are employees of the Lindsborg Community Hospital or Bethany Village OR SVHS seniors and alumni seeking to further their career in nursing or another healthcare field. Apply before April 10, 2026.

    • Lindsborg Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship--For SVHS senior seeking to complete a degree in a healthcare field. Apply before April 10, 2026.

    • Jack & Glenna Ross Memorial Healthcare Scholarship--Applications are open to traditional and non-traditional students who have completed a high school degree or the equivalent, and reside within a 30-mile radius of Lindsborg. The applicant must enroll in any accredited college or university to pursue a career in the healthcare field. Apply before April 10, 2026.

  • Lindsborg Arts Council Scholarship--Open to all SVHS students. Students must enroll in and complete an arts related course during the first semester of their freshman year of college. Apply online before March 23, 2026. https://www.lindsborgarts.org/high-school-scholarships/

FINANCIAL AID

Interested in applying for grants (FREE MONEY), loans, work study, etc. Check-out the FAFSA webpage:

FAFSA Application

Other Financial Aid Information:

Department of Education

Financial Aid