SCHOLARSHIPS
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Local Scholarships Currently Available
Service Academy Nominations--See attachment. https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/connect?p=academy-nominations
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.
Kansas Kiwanis Foundation--Applications are due prior to February 1, 2026. https://www.kskiwanisfoundation.org/pages/scholarships/
Kansas Masonic Foundation Essay Contest--Qualifications include any junior or senior attending a Kansas tax-supported public high school (that's us). See Mrs. Charvat for more information or go to https://kansasmasonic.foundation/program/essay-contest/
Kansas Masonic Foundation General Scholarships--Applications open on December 1, 2025, and applications are due no later than February 15, 2026. https://kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/
The Kelly Lynn Lutz Memorial Scholarship--This scholarship was established to provide support for students and families suffering from cancer related illnesses. Students pursuing secondary education are eligible for up to a 4-year scholarship if they have lost a parent or caretaker to cancer. Apply online at https://www.kllscholarshipfund.org/scholarship before January 10, 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.
McPherson County Community Foundation Scholarships--Apply online prior to February 15, 2026. https://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/programs/scholarships/
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship--Students must be a SVHS graduating student who is planning to enroll in post-secondary. Apply before March 15, 2026. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK8-r8fUMwKIKxVDOywsyNWbF3u_owhW640iBks-v1YB-aGQ/viewform
DSO Electric Cooperative Scholarships--Available to current high school seniors and all college students who are dependents of active DSO members. Apply online at https://www.dsoelectric.com/ds0-scholarship-program before February 6, 2026.
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/
Ellis Foundation Scholarship--Qualifications are listed online for different types of scholarships. Apply before February 15, 2026. https://www.theellisfoundation.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.
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