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General Financial Aid: K-L

678 KAISER PERMANENTE AFRICAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

c/o Kaiser Permanente
Waterpark One
2500 Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80014
E-mail: [email protected]

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who identify with an ethnic minority group.

Title of Award: KPAAPA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to new and continuing undergraduate and graduate students enrolled or planning to enroll full time at an accredited college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, although students who have strong leadership skills and community service but a lower GPA are encouraged to apply. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their personal philosophy how obtaining a college degree could benefit this country in building a stronger foundation in areas of youth issues, educational opportunities, and career potential. On their application, they must also indicate the ethnic minority group with which they identify and include a photograph. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: The photograph and essay of recipients are published in the Black History Month Souvenir Journal of the Kaiser Permanente African American Professional Association (KPAAPA).

679 EDITH KANAKA'OLE FOUNDATION

Attn: Higher Education Scholarship
1500 Kalaniana'ole Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720-4814
Tel: (808)961-5242
Fax: (808)961-4789
Web Site: http://www.edithkanakaolefoundation.org/scholarships/scholarships_index.htm

To provide financial assistance to Native Hawaiians who are attending or planning to attend a college or university on the island of Hawai'i.

Title of Award: Edith Kanaka'ole Foundation Higher Education Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate, Professional Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified); funds are not intended to be the recipient's primary source of higher education funding. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are of Native Hawaiian ancestry in whole or in part. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college or university on Hawai'i island as a full-time student. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and agree to complete a "give back" program. Preference is given to 1) students in a discipline that has little or no Native Hawaiian representation, very low Hawaiian enrollment, and/or low exit degree completion; 2) lessees in the Department of Hawaiian Homes or a child of a lessee; 3) students born and raised in the districts of Ka'u, Kohala, Puna, or Hilo; 4) upper-division or advanced standing students; and 5) Hawaiian cultural practitioners.

680 KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Student Financial Aid
1000 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Tel: (785)296-3518
Fax: (785)296-0983
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kansasregents.com/financial_aid/awards.html

To provide need-based grants to Kansas residents who are attending college in the state.

Title of Award: Kansas Comprehensive Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, 7,000 or more each year. The funding level allows about 1 in 3 eligible students to be assisted. Funds Available: Stipends range from $200 to $3,000 per year at the private institutions and from $100 to $1,100 at the public institutions. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient remains in academic "good standing" and is able to demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kansas who are enrolled full time at 1) 18 private colleges and universities located in the state, 2) the 6 public universities, or 3) Washburn University. Financial need must be demonstrated. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: There is a $10 application fee.

681 KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Kansas whose parent died in the line of duty as a public safety officer.

Title of Award: Kansas Enrollment without Charge for Dependents of Deceased Public Safety Officers. Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Qualifying students are permitted to enroll at an approved Kansas institution without payment of tuition or fees. They are responsible for other costs, such as books, room, and board. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 8 semesters of full-time enrollment.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kansas who are the dependent children of public safety officers (law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and emergency medical services attendants) who died as the result of injuries sustained in the line of duty. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll full time at educational institutions in Kansas, including area vocational/technical schools and colleges, community colleges, regents universities, and Washburn University.

682 KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Kansas who have been in foster care.

Title of Award: Kansas Enrollment without Charge for Foster Children Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. No institution is required to honor more than 5 waivers in any academic year. Funds Available: Qualifying students are permitted to enroll at an approved Kansas institution without payment of tuition or fees. They are responsible for other costs, such as books, room, and board. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient remains enrolled as a full-time undergraduate and employed an average of at least 10 hours per week.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kansas who were 1) foster care children in the custody of the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services at age 18; 2) in foster care placement while graduating from high school or completing their GED requirements prior to their 18th birthday; or 3) adopted from foster care after 16 years of age. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll full time at educational institutions in Kansas, including area vocational/technical schools and colleges, community colleges, regents universities, and Washburn University. Enrollment must begin within 2 years following graduation from high school or completion of GED requirements.

683 KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS

To provide financial assistance to minority students who are interested in attending college in Kansas.

Title of Award: Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 200 each year. Funds Available: A stipend of up to $1,850 is provided, depending on financial need and availability of state funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years (4 additional years for designated 5-year programs) if the recipient maintains a 2.0 cumulative GPA and has financial need.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are Kansas residents who fall into 1 of these minority groups: American Indian, Alaskan Native, African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic. Applicants may be current college students (enrolled in community colleges, colleges, or universities in Kansas), but high school seniors graduating in the current year receive priority consideration. Minimum academic requirements include 1 of the following: 1) ACT score of 21 or higher or a similar SAT score; 2) cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; 3) high school rank in upper 33%; 4) completion of the Kansas Scholars Curriculum (4 years of English, 3 years of mathematics, 3 years of science, 3 years of social studies, and 2 years of foreign language); 5) selection by the National Merit Corporation in any category; or 6) selection by the College Board as a Hispanic Scholar. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: There is a $10 application fee.

684 KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS

To provide financial assistance to members of the Kansas National Guard who wish to take additional college courses.

Title of Award: Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program reimburses up to 100% of tuition and fees at public and designated private institutions in Kansas. Duration: 1 semester; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Kansas National Guard (Air or Army) who are interested in working on a vocational, associate, or bachelor's degree. Applicants must agree to complete their current service obligation plus 3 months of additional service for each semester of assistance received. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year for fall semester; February of each year for spring semester.

685 KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS

To provide need-based assistance to students who are in the top of their high school class in Kansas and planning to attend college.

Title of Award: Kansas State Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, at least 1,200 each year. Generally, between 20 and 40% of high school seniors who complete the Kansas Scholars Curriculum are designated as Kansas State Scholars. Funds Available: The stipend ranges up to $1,000 per year, depending upon the recipient's financial need. Duration: Up to 4 academic years (unless enrolled in a designated 5-year program) as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in Kansas who are designated as State Scholars. Selection for this program is based on ACT Assessment scores (recently, the average score of designees was 29), completion of the Kansas Scholars Curriculum (4 years of English, 4 years of mathematics, 3 years of science, 3 years of social studies, 2 years of foreign language, and 1 year of computer technology), and academic record (recently, the average GPA of designees was 3.90). State Scholars who demonstrate financial need are eligible for these scholarships. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The school the recipient listed first in the school section of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be notified by the Board of Regents that the student has been funded. The award will be listed in the financial aid letter the school sends the recipient. There is a $10 application fee. Recipients must attend school in Kansas as a full-time student.

686 KANSAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Kansas BPW Educational Foundation
c/o Diane Smith, Executive Secretary
10418 Haskins
Lenexa, KS 66215-2162
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bpwkansas.org/bpw_foundation.htm

To provide financial assistance to women in Kansas who are already in the work force but are interested in pursuing additional education.

Title of Award: Mara Crawford Hall of Fame Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women residents of Kansas who graduated from high school more than 5 years previously and are already in the work force. Applicants may be seeking a degree in any field of study and may be attending a 2-year, 4-year, vocational, or technological program. They must submit 1) documentation of financial need, and 2) a 3-page personal biography in which they express their career goals, the direction they want to take in the future, their proposed field of study, their reason for selecting that field, the institutions they plan to attend and why, their circumstances for reentering school (if a factor), and what makes them uniquely qualified for this scholarship. Applications must be submitted through a local unit of the sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

687 KANSAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Kansas BPW Educational Foundation
c/o Diane Smith, Executive Secretary
10418 Haskins
Lenexa, KS 66215-2162
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bpwkansas.org/bpw_foundation.htm

To provide financial assistance to residents of Kansas who are interested in broadening their education and/or increasing their earning abilities.

Title of Award: Kansas BPW Educational Foundation Career Development Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kansas residents (men and women) who have a career and want to broaden their education and/or increase their earning abilities. Applicants must submit a 3-page personal biography in which they express their career goals, the direction they want to take in the future, their proposed field of study, their reason for selecting that field, the institutions they plan to attend and why, their circumstances for reentering school (if a factor), and what makes them uniquely qualified for this scholarship. They must also be able to document financial need. Applications must be submitted through a local unit of the sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

688 KANSAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Kansas BPW Educational Foundation
c/o Diane Smith, Executive Secretary
10418 Haskins
Lenexa, KS 66215-2162
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bpwkansas.org/bpw_foundation.htm

To provide college loans to residents of Kansas who are attending an institution in the state.

Title of Award: Kansas BPW Educational Foundation Loans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the loan depends on the availability of funds and the need of the borrower. No interest is charged. Repayment of the loan must begin no later than 18 months after completing school and must be completed within 5 years. Duration: 1 year; renewable for a maximum of $800 in loans.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kansas who are at least 18 years of age, high school graduates, and attending a school located in Kansas. Applicants must submit a 3-page personal biography in which they express their career goals, the direction they want to take in the future, their proposed field of study, their reason for selecting that field, the institutions they plan to attend and why, their circumstances for reentering school (if a factor), and what makes them uniquely qualified for this scholarship. They must also be able to document financial need. Applications must be submitted through a local unit of the sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

689 KANSAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Kansas BPW Educational Foundation
c/o Diane Smith, Executive Secretary
10418 Haskins
Lenexa, KS 66215-2162
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bpwkansas.org/bpw_foundation.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Kansas.

Title of Award: Kansas BPW Educational Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kansas residents (men and women) who are college sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled in a 4-year academic program at an accredited college or university. Applicants must submit a 3-page personal biography in which they express their career goals, the direction they want to take in the future, their proposed field of study, their reason for selecting that field, the institutions they plan to attend and why, their circumstances for reentering school (if a factor), and what makes them uniquely qualified for this scholarship. They must also be able to document financial need. Applications must be submitted through a local unit of the sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

690 KANSAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Kansas BPW Educational Foundation
c/o Diane Smith, Executive Secretary
10418 Haskins
Lenexa, KS 66215-2162
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bpwkansas.org/bpw_foundation.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Kansas who can demonstrate a record of public and community service.

Title of Award: Carol Nigus Leadership Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kansas residents (men and women) who are enrolled in a school of higher education in the state and have demonstrated an extensive record of public service and outstanding leadership potential. Applicants must submit 1) a written summary of their involvement in community affairs, and 2) a 3-page personal biography in which they express their career goals, the direction they want to take in the future, their proposed field of study, their reason for selecting that field, the institutions they plan to attend and why, their circumstances for reentering school (if a factor), and what makes them uniquely qualified for this scholarship. They must also be able to document financial need. Applications must be submitted through a local organization of the sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

691 KANSAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Kansas BPW Educational Foundation
c/o Diane Smith, Executive Secretary
10418 Haskins
Lenexa, KS 66215-2162
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bpwkansas.org/bpw_foundation.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Kansas who have participated in the Young Careerist Program of the Kansas BPW Educational Foundation.

Title of Award: Dr. Sharon Wiber Young Careerist Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kansas residents (men and women) who have represented their local BPW organization in district, regional, or state Young Careerist competitions and are majoring in a subject that will increase their employable skills. Applicants must submit 1) proof of participation in the Young Careerist program, and 2) a 3-page personal biography in which they express their career goals, the direction they want to take in the future, their proposed field of study, their reason for selecting that field, the institutions they plan to attend and why, their circumstances for reentering school (if a factor), and what makes them uniquely qualified for this scholarship. They must also be able to document financial need. Applications must be submitted through a local unit of the sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

692 KANSAS FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: KFDA Foundation
1200 South Kansas Avenue
P.O. Box 1904
Topeka, KS 66601-1904
Tel: (913)232-7789
Fax: (913)232-7791
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ksfda.org/educareer.htm

To provide financial assistance to Kansas residents who are currently enrolled in a school of mortuary science.

Title of Award: Kansas Funeral Directors Association Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Mortuary science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 to 4 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $250 to $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kansas residents who are currently attending a mortuary school. They must have at least 1 but not more than 2 semesters of schooling left and be registered with the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, financial need, and special abilities. Preference is given to applicants who intend to practice in Kansas. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.

693 KANSAS GOLF ASSOCIATION

Attn: Kansas Golf Foundation
3301 Clinton Parkway Court, Suite 4
Lawrence, KS 66047
Tel: (785)842-4833, ext. 205
Fax: (785)842-3831
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kansasgolf.org/KGF/Scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to college students from Kansas who are working on a degree in turfgrass management or preparing to become a golf course superintendent.

Title of Award: Richard J. Copple Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Turfgrass management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kansas who are working on a degree in turfgrass management or studying to become a golf course superintendent. Applicants must provide information on their high school and college experiences (including GPA, extracurricular activities, awards, and honors), career plans after graduation, and past involvement with golf (either as a player or work experience). Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1994.

694 KANSAS GOLF ASSOCIATION

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Kansas who have been active in playing golf.

Title of Award: Kansas Junior Golf Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Kansas who are enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must have participated in each of the 2 previous seasons in high school golf or junior golf programs sponsored by Kansas organizations. They must submit a 2-page essay on why they deserve this scholarship, how they have benefited from the game of golf, and explaining their 5- and 10-year goals. Selection is based on the essay, academic record, leadership, letters of recommendation, financial need, and participation in golf (but not playing ability or performance). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

695 KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION, INC.

320 S.W. Eighth Avenue
P.O. Box 1217
Topeka, KS 66601-1217
Tel: (785)357-7646
Fax: (785)357-7406
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kmfonline.org/education.html

To provide educational loans to Kansas residents attending a college or university in the state.

Title of Award: Kansas Masonic Foundation Student Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, a total of 181 students were receiving loans through this program. Funds Available: The amount of the loan depends on the need of the borrower. Repayment begins 1 year after completion of school and must be accomplished over a 4-year period with interest at 4%. Duration: Up to 4 years, provided the borrower remains enrolled full time with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kansas who are attending to planning to attend an institution of higher education in the state. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Along with their application, they must submit a cover letter on their educational and career plans, a recent official transcript, a photograph, and at least 1 letter of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1970.

696 KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION, INC.

320 S.W. Eighth Avenue
P.O. Box 1217
Topeka, KS 66601-1217
Tel: (785)357-7646
Fax: (785)357-7406
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kmfonline.org/education.html

To provide financial assistance to physically challenged Kansas residents attending a college or university in the state.

Title of Award: Cynthia Ruth Russell Memorial Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kansas who are physically challenged. Applicants must be attending to planning to attend an institution of higher education in the state as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Along with their application, they must submit a cover letter on their educational and career plans, a recent official transcript, a photograph, and at least 1 letter of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

697 KANSAS-NEBRASKA CONVENTION OF SOUTHERN BAPTISTS

Attn: Kansas-Nebraska Southern Baptist Foundation
5410 S.W. Seventh Street
Topeka, KS 66606-2398
Tel: (785)273-4880
Free: 800-984-9092
Fax: (785)273-4992
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://kncsb.org

To provide financial assistance for college or seminary to Southern Baptists from Kansas and Nebraska.

Title of Award: Kansas-Nebraska Christian Higher Education Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year. Seminary students may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of churches in the Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists. Applicants must be entering their first year at a Southern Baptist college, university, or seminary. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

698 KANSAS SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Attn: Educational Foundation
1080 S.W. Wanamaker Road, Suite 200
P.O. Box 4291
Topeka, KS 66604-0291
Tel: (785)272-4366
Free: 800-222-0452 within KS
Fax: (785)262-4468
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kscpa.org/scholarship.cfm

To provide financial assistance to college students in Kansas who are majoring in accounting.

Title of Award: KSCPA College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 7 each year: 1 at each of the participating institutions. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to upper-division students at each of the 6 regent institutions in Kansas and at Washburn University. Applicants must be studying accounting. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

699 KANSAS SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Kansas who plan to major in accounting.

Title of Award: KSCPA High School Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 9 each year: 1 each at $1,000, $600, $500, and $400, plus 5 at $200. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000, $600, $500, $400, or $200. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who will be entering a Kansas college or university the following academic year. Applicants must be planning to study accounting. Selection is based on ACT or SAT scores. Deadline for Receipt: Test scores must be submitted by March of each year; applications are due in April.

700 KANSAS SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To provide financial assistance to students in Kansas who are majoring in accounting at independent colleges.

Title of Award: KSCPA Independent College Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors who are majoring in accounting at independent colleges in Kansas. Each college may nominate 1 candidate. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

701 KEVIN KAPLAN FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 213
Deerfield, IL 60015

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors from the greater Chicago area.

Title of Award: Kevin Kaplan Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in the greater Chicago area who plan to attend a 4-year college or university. Applicants must rank in the top 20% of their class and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

702 CHARLES B. KEESEE EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC.

P.O. Box 431
Martinsville, VA 24114
Tel: (276)632-2229
Fax: (276)632-8826
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://users.sitestar.net/~keesee

To provide educational loans to residents of North Carolina and Virginia who attend designated Baptist colleges and universities in Virginia.

Title of Award: Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund Student Loans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. The fund awards more than $2 million in loans and grants to approximately 700 seminary and college students each year. Funds Available: Maximum annual loans are $5,000 at Averett University, $4,300 at Bluefield College, $6,000 at University of Richmond, or $4,900 at Virginia Intermont College. Loans must be repaid within 10 years at an interest rate of 4%. Loans will be cancelled if the borrower engages in full-time employment in the Baptist ministry or other religious work in the Baptist denomination for several years following graduation. That work may include preaching, pastoral duties, music ministry, director of religious education, teaching Bible and religion, missionary work, and similar activities. Spouses of Baptist ministers who are not employed in secular work and devote their lives to assisting with their spouses' ministry are also eligible for loan cancellation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who have been residents of North Carolina or Virginia for at least 12 months prior to entering college. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend (as a full-time student) 1 of the following Baptist-affiliated institutions in Virginia: Averett University, Bluefield College, University of Richmond, or Virginia Intermont College. Along with their application, they must submit a brief statement that covers their most recent class grades for the term or session, school activities, church activities, efforts at self help, and life plans and purposes. They must also be able to document financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1941.

703 KELLY FOUNDATION OF WASHINGTON

Attn: Executive Director
P.O. Box 19208
Seattle, WA 98109-1208
Tel: (206)706-8486

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors from the Cascade region of Washington.

Title of Award: Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from public and private high schools in the Cascade region of Washington. Applicants must have a composite score of 20 or higher on the ACT or a similar score on the SAT. Selection is based on academic merit, school and community extracurricular achievements, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

704 JAMES S. KEMPER FOUNDATION

One Kemper Drive
Long Grove, IL 60049-0001
Tel: (312)332-3114
Web Site: http://www.jskemper.org/kemper_scholar_pgm.htm

To provide financial assistance and work experience to freshmen at selected colleges and universities who are interested in preparing for a career in business.

Title of Award: Kemper Scholars Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 60 to 70 each year. Funds Available: All scholars receive a stipend of at least $3,000 per year (regardless of financial need). Scholars who demonstrate financial need may receive up to $8,000 per year. During the summer work experience, scholars receive standard compensation. Duration: 3 years, as long as the scholar maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher each academic term.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled as freshmen at 1 of 19 participating colleges and universities. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in business and must demonstrate enough "maturity, imagination and intelligence" to learn from the program, which includes participation in a full-time summer work program with Kemper Insurance Companies. Deadline for Receipt: Deadlines vary at each institution. Additional Information: The 19 participating schools are Beloit College (Beloit, Wisconsin), Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah), Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa), Howard University (Washington, D.C.), Illinois State University (Normal, Illinois), Knox College (Galesburg, Illinois), Lake Forest College (Lake Forest, Illinois), LaSalle University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Loyola University (Chicago, Illinois), Millikin University (Decatur, Illinois), Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Illinois), Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, New York), University of North Florida (Jacksonville, Florida), University of the Pacific (Stockton, California), University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, Indiana), Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri), Washington and Lee University (Lexington, Virginia), and Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, North Carolina). Summer assignments are within Kemper companies throughout the United States. For at least 1 of the summers, usually after the junior year, the assignment is at the home office in Long Grove, Illinois.

705 KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Attn: Financial Aid
300 North Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Tel: (859)256-3100; 877-528-2748 within KY
Web Site: http://www.kctcs.edu/student/financialaidscholarships/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Kentucky who are interested in working on a technical diploma or degree at a participating institution within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

Title of Award: Governor's Kentucky Technical College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specifiedLevel of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year; participating colleges generally award new scholarships to 2 high school seniors and 1 GED recipient each year. Funds Available: Stipends vary at each participating college, but are intended

To provide full payment of tuition and required fees, books, supplies, tools, personal safety equipment, and uniforms. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kentucky high school seniors and GED recipients who plan to work on a diploma or degree at a KCTCS technical college. Selection is based on academic achievement, character excellence, and career potential. Deadline for Receipt: Each college sets its own deadline. Additional Information: This program was established in 1993.

706 KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Attn: Financial Aid
300 North Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Tel: (859)256-3100; 877-528-2748 within KY
Web Site: http://www.kctcs.edu/student/financialaidscholarships/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to sophomores attending a school within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

Title of Award: Martha C. Johnson Tuition Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends vary at each participating college, but are intended

To provide full payment of tuition and required fees. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to KCTCS students entering their sophomore year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must have completed at least 30 hours of a pre-baccalaureate program for transfer to a 4-year college or university. They must be able to demonstrate financial need and outside community service and involvement. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their career choice, personal values, and community service. Preference is given to women.

707 KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Attn: Financial Aid
300 North Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Tel: (859)256-3100; 877-528-2748 within KY
Web Site: http://www.kctcs.edu/student/financialaidscholarships/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to outstanding students at participating institutions within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

Title of Award: KCTCS Commonwealth Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends vary at each participating college, but are intended

To provide full payment of tuition and required fees. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kentucky residents who are 1) current-year valedictorians in their high school class, 2) valedictorians who graduated from high school during the previous academic year, and 3) salutatorian or the top 10% of the current high school graduating class. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a participating KCTCS institution. They must be able to demonstrate unmet financial need. Most colleges require full-time enrollment. Deadline for Receipt: Each college sets its own deadline.

708 KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Attn: Financial Aid
300 North Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Tel: (859)256-3100; 877-528-2748 within KY
Web Site: http://www.kctcs.edu/student/financialaidscholarships/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to students at participating institutions within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

Title of Award: KCTCS Presidential Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends vary at each participating college, but are intended

To provide full payment of tuition and required fees. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering or attending participating KCTCS institutions. Each college establishes its own selection criteria, but most are based on academic excellence and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: Each college sets its own deadline. Additional Information: This program was established in 2000.

709 KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Attn: Financial Aid
300 North Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Tel: (859)256-3100; 877-528-2748 within KY
Web Site: http://www.kctcs.edu/student/financialaidscholarships/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to single parents attending or planning to attend 1 of the schools within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

Title of Award: Kentucky Colonels Better Life Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 16 each year: 1 in each of the KCTCS districts. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year if the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kentucky residents who are single working parents with at least 1 child under 12 years of age. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a KCTCS institution and able to demonstrate unmet financial need. Selection is based on demonstrated enthusiasm for learning and potential for academic success.

710 KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Attn: Financial Aid
300 North Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Tel: (859)256-3100; 877-528-2748 within KY
Web Site: http://www.kctcs.edu/student/financialaidscholarships/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to African American students attending or planning to attend participating institutions within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

Title of Award: John T. Smith Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends vary at each participating college, but are intended

To provide full payment of tuition and required fees. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kentucky residents who are African Americans attending or planning to attend a participating KCTCS institution. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a transfer program to a 4-year institution. They must be able to demonstrate unmet financial need and a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Most colleges require full-time enrollment. Deadline for Receipt: Each college sets its own deadline.

711 KENTUCKY FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

Attn: BPW/KY Foundation
c/o Zayda Hurd Flanery, Chair
563 Red Lick Road
Berea, KY 40403
Tel: (606)287-4964
Fax: (606)287-4710
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bpw-ky.org/ky_foundation.html

To provide funding to Kentucky residents interested in pursuing educational and personal development activities.

Title of Award: BPW/KY Foundation Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the grant depends on the nature of the activity to be funded. Duration: An individual may receive a grant only once every 24 months.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kentucky (male and female) over 18 years of age. Applicants must be interested in pursuing 1 of the following activities: 1) job-related seminars, workshops, and other continuing education programs (not degree programs); 2) training programs that increase the number of public leadership positions; 3) research as it applies to labor market trends or issues facing Kentucky business and industry; 4) retraining for reentering the work force, upgrading skills, or changing careers; 5) degree programs for nontraditional students (those not straight out of high school); or 6) literacy or GED programs. They must be currently in or planning a career in the Kentucky work force. Selection is based on the availability of funds, the need of the applicant, and compliance with deadline, eligibility, and funding requirements. Deadline for Receipt: April or October of each year.

712 KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

2280 Executive Drive
Lexington, KY 40505
Tel: (859)299-5472
Fax: (859)293-5999
Web Site: http://www.khsaa.org

To provide financial assistance for college to student-athletes in Kentucky high schools.

Title of Award: National City/KHSAA Sweet 16 Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 32 each year: 1 female and 1 male in each of 16 regions in Kentucky. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in Kentucky who have participated in athletics or cheerleading. The awards are presented in conjunction with the state basketball tournament, but all student-athletes, not just basketball players, are eligible. Students must be nominated by a school representative. Letters of nomination must explain why the student is an exemplary leader and should receive the scholarship. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, and sportsmanship. Men and women are judged separately. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by National City Bank.

713 KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

2280 Executive Drive
Lexington, KY 40505
Tel: (859)299-5472
Fax: (859)293-5999
Web Site: http://www.khsaa.org

To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, outstanding student-athletes (including cheerleaders) in Kentucky high schools.

Title of Award: Sportsmanship Recognition Program Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 for a female and 1 for a male. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in Kentucky who have participated in athletics or cheerleading. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA, 3 letters of recommendation from coaches and administrators illustrating the student's traits of good sportsmanship, demonstrated leadership within the school and the community, and a 2-page response to a case study developed for each competition. They must be planning to attend a college or university in Kentucky. A male and a female are recognized from each school in the state. They are chosen on the basis of these traits: playing the game by the rules; treating game officials and others with due respect, shaking hands with opponents, taking victory and defeat without undue emotionalism, controlling their tempers, being positive with officials and others who criticize them, cooperating with officials and others, being positive with opponents, letting student and adult audiences know that inappropriate behavior reflects poorly on the team, and serving as a role model for future student-athletes. These students are awarded a certificate and are entered into a regional competition. Males and females continue to compete separately. The regional winners are given a plaque and are considered for the Sportsmanship Recognition Program Scholarship. Selection is based on GPA, recommendations, leadership roles and honors, and the case study essay. Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted to the school's athletic director in March. Additional Information: This program, instituted in 1997, is currently sponsored by First Corbin Financial Corporation.

714 KENTUCKY HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

Attn: Student Aid Branch
100 Airport Road
P.O. Box 798
Frankfort, KY 40602-0798
Tel: (502)696-7397
Free: 800-928-8926, ext. 7397
Fax: (502)696-7373
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kheaa.com/prog_cap.html

To provide financial assistance to college students in Kentucky who have financial need.

Title of Award: Kentucky College Access Program Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; awards are made to eligible students until funds are depleted. Recently, approximately 35,550 students received these grants. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $1,400 per year. Eligible part-time college students receive an award calculated at the rate of $58 per credit hour. Duration: Students at 2-year schools may receive the equivalent of 5 semesters of grants; students at 4-year schools may receive the equivalent of 9 semesters of grants.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kentucky residents enrolled in 2-year or 4-year public or private nonprofit colleges, proprietary schools, or vocational/technical schools for a minimum of 6 semester hours in an academic program that takes at least 2 years to complete. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need (the total expected family contribution toward educational expenses cannot exceed $3,850). Students majoring in divinity, theology, or religious education are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time, but students who file by March of each year have the best chance of receiving funds.

715 KENTUCKY HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

To provide financial assistance for college to Kentucky residents who achieve high GPAs and ACT scores in high school.

Title of Award: Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 55,990 students received these awards. Funds Available: For each year in high school that students achieve at least a 2.5 GPA, they receive at least $125 per year for college. Higher GPAs mean larger scholarships, rising to $500 per year for a 4.0 GPA. In addition, students receive a bonus award based on their best ACT score, starting at $36 for 15 and rising to $500 for a score of 28 or higher. The maximum potential award is $2,500 per year of college for a student who achieves a 4.0 GPA for each of 4 years of high school (thus earning an annual college scholarship of $2,000, $500 for each of the years with a 4.0 GPA) plus a bonus of $500 for an ACT score of 28 or higher. Duration: Up to 4 years, provided the recipient earns a GPA of 2.5 or higher during the first year of college and 3.0 or higher during each succeeding year. In those last 3 years, a student whose GPA falls below 3.0 but remains 2.5 or higher will receive only 50% of their scholarship award for the next academic year; a student whose GPA falls below 2.5 will lose the scholarship for the next award period. Eligibility is restored if the student reestablishes a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students in designated programs that require 5 years for a bachelor's degree (architecture, landscape architecture, and engineering) are entitled to 5 years of support from this program.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kentucky high school students who achieve at least a 2.5 GPA each year in high school and a score of at least 15 on the ACT (or SAT equivalent). Students must graduate from a high school in Kentucky and fulfill the state's core curriculum requirements. They must attend an accredited public or private institution in Kentucky, including community and technical colleges. Additional Information: This program began in the 1998-99 academic year. Grades earned prior to that year are not considered, so graduates that year could use only their senior-year grades to establish a scholarship, the class of 2000 could use 2 years, and the class of 2001 3 years. The class of 2002 was the first in which students could earn the maximum award with 4 years of high school grades considered. Students who achieve 4.0 GPAs for all 4 years of high school and an ACT score of 28 or higher are designated Jeff Green Scholars. Scholarships must be used within 5 years of high school graduation. Part-time students at Kentucky colleges and universities receive only a proportionate amount of the award they earned while in high school.

716 KENTUCKY HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

To provide financial assistance to Kentucky residents who are attending independent colleges in the state.

Title of Award: Kentucky Tuition Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; awards are made to eligible students until funds are depleted. Recently, approximately 10,230 students received these grants. Funds Available: Awards range from $200 to $2,400 per academic year. Duration: Students at 2-year schools may receive the equivalent of 5 semesters of grants; students at 4-year schools may receive the equivalent of 9 semesters of grants.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kentucky residents enrolled in eligible Kentucky independent nonprofit institutions as full-time undergraduate students in eligible courses of study. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Programs in divinity, theology, or religious education are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time, but students who file by March of each year have the best chance of receiving funds.

717 KENTUCKY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

c/o Gerald Board
Lyon County Housing Authority
P.O. Box 190
Eddyville, KY 42038-0190
Tel: (270)388-7108
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kyhousingassn.com

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors and graduates in Kentucky who live in public housing.

Title of Award: Kentucky Housing Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year: 1 at $5,000 per year for 4 years, 1 at $2,500 for 1 year only, and 3 at $750 per year for 4 years. Funds Available: Annual stipends are $5,000, $2,500, or $750. Duration: The scholarships for $5,000 per year and $750 per year may be renewed for up to 4 years. The scholarship for $2,500 is for 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kentucky residents who live in low-rent public housing programs managed by the public housing authority or Section 8 program. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school, have graduate from high school, have received a GED, or be attending college. They must be sponsored by their housing authority, which must agree to support their travel expenses to an interview and the award ceremony. Along with their application, they must submit essays on their extracurricular, school, and community activities; objective in continuing education beyond high school; and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship for $5,000 per year is designated the John Crabb Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship for $2,500 is funded by Broussard, Bush & Hurst.

718 KENTUCKY SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Attn: Educational Foundation
1735 Alliant Avenue
Louisville, KY 40299-6326
Tel: (502)266-5272
Free: 800-292-1754 within KY
Fax: (502)261-9512
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kycpa.org

To provide financial assistance to students in Kentucky who are interested in majoring in accounting in college.

Title of Award: Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are students who are currently enrolled as a sophomore or above in a Kentucky college or university. Applicants must have an overall GPA of at least 2.75 and an accounting GPA of at least 3.0. They must have completed the "principles of accounting" course and must be currently enrolled in or have completed intermediate accounting. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their career goals, reasons for choosing accounting, and financial need. Selection is based on the essay, scholastic achievement, and leadership qualities. At least 1 scholarship is reserved for a student member of the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1988. Winners are presented at the society's spring awards banquet.

719 PATRICK KERR SKATEBOARD SCHOLARSHIP FUND

P.O. Box 2054
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Fax: (215)663-5897
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.skateboardscholarship.org

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are skateboarders.

Title of Award: Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year: 1 at $5,000 and 3 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $5,000 or $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are skateboarders planning to enroll full time at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 300-word essay on how skateboarding has been a positive influence in their life. Special consideration is given to applicants who have been actively promoting skateboarding in their community, but skateboarding skill is not considered in the selection process. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April

720 KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

Attn: Manager of Youth Funds
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196
Tel: (317)875-8755, ext. 244
Free: 800-KIWANIS, ext. 244
Fax: (317)879-0204
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.keyclub.org

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are Key Club International members.

Title of Award: Cunat International Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound graduating high school members who have completed at least 100 service hours during their Key Club career and have held an elected officer position on the club, district, or international level. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 200-word essay describing how their studies will help them achieve their goals while benefiting the lives of others. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1993. Information is also available from Brian and Mike Cunat, 6202 Katmai Trail, McHenry, IL 60050.

721 KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are Key Club International members.

Title of Award: David Hancock Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound graduating high school members who have completed at least 100 service hours during their Key Club career and have held an elected officer position on the club, district, or international level. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 500-word essay describing the Key Club service project on which they have participated and that has had the greatest impact on them; and 2) up to 10 pages of additional leadership and academic achievement documentation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by Kiwanis International Foundation.

722 KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are Key Club International members.

Title of Award: Kiwanis International Foundation/District Matching Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 to 5 per year in each participating district. Funds Available: The award is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who have been active members of the club for at least 2 years and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be planning to attend a college, university, technical school, or vocational school. They must have excelled in leadership and provided service to others. Key Club International board members and district governors are not eligible. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating district sets its own deadline. Additional Information: This program is available in participating Key Club districts. Check with the sponsor to learn if your district is participating.

723 KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are Key Club International members.

Title of Award: Stephen Sapaugh Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound graduating high school members who have completed at least 100 service hours during their Key Club career and have held an elected officer position on the club, district, or international level. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 500-word essay describing the Key Club service project on which they have participated and that has had the greatest impact on them; 2) a list of high school organizations and activities; 3) a list of religious and community activities; 4) a list of honors, awards, and special recognitions; and 5) 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by Kiwanis International Foundation.

724 KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are Key Club International members.

Title of Award: Robert Thal Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound graduating high school members who have completed at least 100 service hours during their Key Club career and have held an elected officer position on the club, district, or international level. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 500-word essay describing the Key Club service project on which they have participated and that has had the greatest impact on them; 2) a list of high school organizations and activities; 3) a list of religious and community activities; 4) a list of honors, awards, and special recognitions; and 5) 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This award, established in 1994, is funded by contributions from past Florida District Governor Robert Thal.

725 KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are Key Club International members.

Title of Award: Youth Opportunities Fund Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound graduating high school members who have completed at least 100 service hours during their Key Club career and have held an elected officer position on the club, district, or international level. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 500-word essay describing the Key Club service project on which they have participated and that has had the greatest impact on them; 2) a list of high school organizations and activities; 3) a list of religious and community activities; 4) a list of honors, awards, and special recognitions; and 5) 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by Kiwanis International Foundation.

726 KIDS' CHANCE OF KENTUCKY

Attn: Gary Davis, President
P.O. Box 910234
Lexington, KY 40591
Tel: (502)564-5550, ext. 4526
Fax: (502)564-0916
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kidschance.org/kentucky.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to Kentucky residents whose parent was killed or seriously injured in an employment-related accident.

Title of Award: Kids' Chance of Kentucky Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the need of the recipient. Funds may be used to cover tuition, books, housing, and meals. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kentucky between 16 and 25 years of age. Applicants must be the natural child, adopted child, step-child, or full dependent of a worker killed or permanent injured in a compensable work-related accident during the course of employment with a Kentucky employer and entitled to receive benefits under the Kentucky Workers' Compensation Act. The parent's death or injury must have resulted in a substantial decline in the family income. Selection is based primarily on financial need, although academic achievement, aptitude, and community service are also considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for fall and spring semester; October of each year for spring semester. Additional Information: This program was established in 2003.

727 KNIGHTS OF AK-SAR-BEN

Attn: Ak-Sar-Ben Scholarship Program
302 South 36th Street, Suite 800
Omaha, NE 68131
Tel: (402)554-9600
Fax: (402)554-9609
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aksarben.org/programs/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to students from Nebraska and western Iowa who plan to attend a community college within the Ak-Sar-Ben region.

Title of Award: Ak-Sar-Ben Community College Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: Up to 12 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000, paid in 2 equal installments. To receive the second installment, recipients must have maintained full-time enrollment and a GPA of 2.5 or higher the previous semester. Funds must be used for tuition, fees, and books. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled community college students in Nebraska and western Iowa who are interested in attending college in the Ak-Sar-Ben region. For the purposes of this program, western Iowa is defined as the following counties: Adair, Adams, Audubon, Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Dickinson, Fremont, Greene, Guthrie, Harrison, Ida, Lyon, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, O'Brien, Osceola, Page, Pottawattamie, Plymouth, Ringgold, Sac, Shelby, Sioux, Taylor, Union, and Woodbury. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. They must submit their application to the financial aid office at the community college they are attending or planning to attend; the college nominates 3 incoming freshmen and 3 currently-enrolled students from this group. As part of the application process, students must include a completed application form, a 250-word personal essay, 2 letters of reference, a transcript, and their federal student aid report. Selection is based on leadership potential, academic achievement, desire to earn a degree, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Since the sponsor's scholarship program was established in 1945, more than 13,000 scholarships have been awarded. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

728 KNIGHTS OF AK-SAR-BEN

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors from Nebraska and western Iowa who plan to attend a 4-year college or university within the Ak-Sar-Ben region.

Title of Award: Ak-Sar-Ben Leadership College Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 20 each year. Funds Available: The stipend totals $10,000 ($2,500 per year). Funds must be used for tuition, fees, books, room, and board (at university-owned housing only). Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher in college.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in Nebraska and western Iowa who are interested in attending college in the Ak-Sar-Ben region. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and rank in the top 50% of their graduating class. As part of the application process, students must submit a completed application form, a 300-word personal essay, 2 letters of reference, a transcript, and the original college funding estimator form and report from the EducationQuest Foundation. Selection is based on leadership potential, academic achievement, desire to earn a college degree, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Since the sponsor's scholarship program was established in 1945, more than 13,000 scholarships have been awarded. Recipients must attend a 4-year college or university in Nebraska (any eligible school) or western Iowa (Briar Cliff University, Buena Vista University, Dordt College, Iowa State University, Morningside College, or Northwestern College).

729 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Attn: Director of Scholarship Aid
P.O. Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
Tel: (203)752-4332
Fax: (203)772-2696
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kofc.org/members/scholarships/index.cfm

To provide financial assistance to entering freshmen at Catholic colleges and universities.

Title of Award: Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 62 each year, of which 12 are to Catholic University of America and 50 are to other Catholic institutions. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years upon evidence of satisfactory academic performance.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are students entering their freshman year in a program leading to a baccalaureate degree at a Catholic college or university in the United States; applicants must be members in good standing of the Columbian Squires or Knights of Columbus, or the son or daughter of a member, or the child of a deceased member who was in good standing at the time of death. Selection is based on secondary school record, class rank, and aptitude test scores. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Of the scholarships for Catholic University of America, preference on 2 is given to Columbian Squires; of the scholarships for other Catholic colleges, preference on 2 is given to Columbian Squires.

730 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Attn: Director of Scholarship Aid
P.O. Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
Tel: (203)752-4332
Fax: (203)772-2696
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kofc.org/members/scholarships/index.cfm

To provide financial assistance to freshmen men entering Catholic colleges and universities.

Title of Award: Percy J. Johnson Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year, depending on the availability of funds. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years upon evidence of satisfactory academic performance.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are male students entering their freshman year in a program leading to a bachelor's degree at a Catholic college or university in the United States; applicants must be members in good standing of the Columbian Squires or Knights of Columbus, or the son of a member, or the son of a deceased member who was in good standing at the time of death. Selection is based on secondary school record, class rank, financial need, and aptitude test scores. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1990.

731 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Attn: Student Loan Committee
P.O. Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
Tel: (203)752-4224
Fax: (203)772-2696
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kofc.org/members/scholarships/index.cfm

To make educational loans to members and relatives of the Knights of Columbus, members of the Catholic clergy, and members of Columbian Squires.

Title of Award: Knights of Columbus Student Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum loans are: first-year college students: $2,625 per academic year; second-year college students: $3,500 per academic year; third-year and fourth-year college students: $5,500 per academic year; graduate students: $8,500 per academic year. Funds are paid to the recipient's school. Any Federal Stafford Loans borrowed from other lenders or state guarantee agencies in addition to the Knights of Columbus loan may not exceed the federal maximums. The Stafford Loan program consists of both subsidized (for students with financial need) and unsubsidized loans (for students who do not qualify in whole or in part for a subsidized Stafford Loan). If the student qualifies for a subsidized loan, the government pays the interest that accrues on the loan during the time he or she is in school. If the loan is unsubsidized, the student is responsible for accrued interest. For a first-time borrower, the loan interest rate is variable and may change every July but will never exceed 9%. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed. All loans must be repaid within 10 years.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled as at least a half-time student and must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. They must be enrolled or accepted at a school that is recognized by the U.S. government under the Federal Stafford Loan program (this includes technical and vocational schools, community and junior colleges, colleges and universities, and major seminaries both within the United States and in other countries). Eligible students include members of the Knights of Columbus; wives and children of members; widows and children of deceased members; members of the Columbian Squires; and priests, brothers, sisters, seminarians, and postulants at the college, seminary, and postgraduate level (affiliation with the Knights of Columbus not required). Additional Information: The guarantee agency of the state of Connecticut—the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation—has agreed to insure loans for Knights of Columbus borrowers nationwide. All student loans are insured. This means that in the event of the death or disability of the student, the entire amount owed to the Knights of Columbus will be paid by the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation and will not be the liability of the borrower's family or estate.

732 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Attn: Director of Scholarship Aid
P.O. Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
Tel: (203)752-4332
Fax: (203)772-2696
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kofc.org/members/scholarships/index.cfm

To provide financial assistance at Catholic colleges or universities to children of disabled or deceased veterans, law enforcement officers, or firemen who are/were also Knights of Columbus members.

Title of Award: Francis P. Matthews and John E. Swift Educational Trust Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards vary but are designed to cover tuition, room and board, books, and required fees at the Catholic college or university of the recipient's choice. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open children of members of the sponsoring organization who are high school seniors planning to attend a 4-year Catholic college or university. The parent must be 1) totally and permanently disabled or deceased as a result of military service during World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, or the Persian Gulf War; 2) a full-time law enforcement officer who became disabled or lost his life as a result of criminal violence; or 3) a firefighter who became disabled or deceased in the line of duty. For the children of veterans, the death or disability must have occurred during a period of conflict or within 10 years of its official termination. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

733 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Attn: Director of Scholarship Aid
P.O. Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
Tel: (203)752-4332
Fax: (203)772-2696
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kofc.org/members/scholarships/index.cfm

To provide financial assistance to entering freshmen at Catholic colleges and universities.

Title of Award: John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 36 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years upon evidence of satisfactory academic performance.

734 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-MARYLAND STATE COUNCIL

Attn: Scholarship Committee
6243 Gilston Park Road
Baltimore, MD 21228-2841
Tel: (410)521-6200
Fax: (410)521-0203
Web Site: http://www.kofc-md.org/pages/Committees/scholarship/scholar.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Knights of Columbus in Maryland and their families.

Title of Award: Father Amos Gaudette Memorial College Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specifiedLevel of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: Up to 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Knights of Columbus within Maryland and their children and wives. Applicants must be entering their first year at an accredited 4-year college or university. Selection is based on academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need, with primary emphasis placed on academic excellence. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Richard L. Sherbert, Scholarship Committee Chair, P.O. Box 518, Dunkirk, MD 20754, E-mail: [email protected].

735 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-MARYLAND STATE COUNCIL

Attn: Scholarship Committee
6243 Gilston Park Road
Baltimore, MD 21228-2841
Tel: (410)521-6200
Fax: (410)521-0203
Web Site: http://www.kofc-md.org/pages/Committees/scholarship/scholar.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to Catholic residents of Maryland.

Title of Award: Monsignor William F. Sauer College Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: Up to 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are Catholics and residents of Maryland. Applicants must be entering their first year at an accredited 4-year college or university. Selection is based on academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need, with primary emphasis placed on financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Richard L. Sherbert, Scholarship Committee Chair, P.O. Box 518, Dunkirk, MD 20754, E-mail: [email protected].

736 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

Attn: Aid to Education Committee
6633 Highway 290 East, Suite 204
Austin, TX 78723-1157
Tel: (512)442-1492
Fax: (512)326-1492
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tkofc.org/AwardsEducation.cfm

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Knights of Columbus in Texas and their families.

Title of Award: Texas State Council Educational Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Knights of Columbus in Texas and their wives, children, and grandchildren. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college, university, junior college, technical school, business school, or seminary. They must submit an essay, up to 250 words, on their personal reasons for applying and how the receipt of the grant will effect their decision to continue with their education. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

737 KNIGHTS OF LITHUANIA

c/o John P. Baltrus, Scholarship Committee Chair
118 Vine Street
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
Web Site: http://www.knightsoflithuania.com/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students of Lithuanian ancestry.

Title of Award: Knights of Lithuania Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $1,000 per year. Funds are generally paid in 2 equal installments. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been a member of the Knights of Lithuania for at least 2 years, be of Lithuanian ancestry, and be in financial need. There is no age limitation. Selection is based on recommendations, scholastic record, financial need, a personal interview, and organizational activity within the Knights of Lithuania. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

738 SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION

Attn: Grants Department
5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75244
Tel: (972)855-1616; 888-300-5582
Fax: (972)855-1605
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.komen.org

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who lost a parent to breast cancer.

Title of Award: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation College Scholarship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: Stipends up to $10,000 per year are available. Funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room and board. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient remains enrolled full time and makes reasonable progress toward completion of a baccalaureate degree.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who lost a parent to breast cancer and would otherwise find attending college to be a significant financial burden or impossible. Applicants must be sponsored by a local affiliate of the foundation in the area where they live. They must be high school seniors or young adults under 25 years of age, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a college GPA of 2.8 or higher (if already attending college), and be attending or planning to attend a state-supported college or university in the state where they permanently reside. Along with their application, they must submit 2 essays of 500 words each on 1) how breast cancer has changed them, and 2) how their education will help them achieve their career objectives and personal goals. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. All eligible applicants are interviewed at the local level and finalists are invited to the foundation's headquarters in Dallas for final interviews. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

739 KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Eastern Region
c/o William S. Lee, Scholarship Committee Chair
10301 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Tel: (703)748-5935
Fax: (703)748-1874
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kasf.org/home/regional/eastern/eastern.html

To provide financial assistance to Korean American undergraduate and graduate students who attend school in the eastern states.

Title of Award: Eastern Region Korean American Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 65 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $5,000, 20 at $2,000, 3 at $1,500, 33 at $1,000, 2 at $500, and 6 at $350. Funds Available: Stipends range from $350 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Korean American students who are currently enrolled in a college or university in an eastern state as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants may reside anywhere in the United States as long as they attend school in the eastern region: Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Selection is based on academic achievement, school activities, community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

740 KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Mideastern Region
c/o Chang S. Choi, Scholarship Committee Chair
6410 Lahser Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Tel: (248)752-3180
Fax: (248)644-0507
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kasf.org/home/regional/mideastern/mideastern.html

To provide financial assistance to Korean American undergraduate and graduate students who attend school in Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio.

Title of Award: Mideastern Region Korean American Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, the midwestern regional chapter (which then included the current mideastern regional chapter) awarded 69 of these scholarships. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Korean American students who are currently enrolled in a college or university as full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants may reside anywhere in the United States as long as they attend school in Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio. Selection is based on academic achievement, school activities, community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

741 KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Midwestern Region
c/o Tony S. Hahm, Scholarship Committee Chair
P.O. Box 0416
Northbrook, IL 60065-0416
Tel: (847)797-1291
Fax: (847)797-1304
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kasf.org/home/regional/midwestern/midwestern.html

To provide financial assistance to Korean American undergraduate and graduate students who attend school in the Midwest.

Title of Award: Midwestern Region Korean American Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, the midwestern regional chapter (which then included the current mideastern regional chapter) awarded 69 of these scholarships. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Korean American students who are currently enrolled in a college or university in the midwestern states as full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants may reside anywhere in the United States as long as they attend school in the Midwest region: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Selection is based on academic achievement, school activities, community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

742 KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

NorthEastern Region
c/o William Kim, Scholarship Committee Chair
51 West Overlook
Port Washington, NY 11050
Tel: (516)883-1142
Fax: (516)883-1964
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kasf.org/home/regional/northeastern/northeastern.html

To provide financial assistance to Korean American undergraduate and graduate students who attend school in the northeastern states.

Title of Award: NorthEastern Region Korean American Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 60 of these scholarships were awarded Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Korean American students who are currently enrolled in a college or university in a northeastern state as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants may reside anywhere in the United States as long as they attend school in the northeastern region: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Selection is based on academic achievement, school activities, community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

743 KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Southern Region
c/o Dr. Sam Sook Chung, Scholarship Committee Chair
2989 Preston Drive
Rex, GA 30273
Tel: (770)968-6768
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kasf.org/home/regional/southern/southern.html

To provide financial assistance to Korean American undergraduate and graduate students who attend school in the southern states.

Title of Award: Southern Region Korean American Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 39 of these scholarships, worth $42,700, were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Korean American students who are currently enrolled in a college or university in the southern states as full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants may reside anywhere in the United States as long as they attend school in the southern region: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Selection is based on academic achievement, school activities, community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

744 KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Western Region
Attn: Scholarship Committee
3435 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2450B
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel: (213)380-5273
Fax: (213)380-5273
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kasf.org/home/regional/western/western.html

To provide financial assistance to Korean American undergraduate and graduate students attending college in the western states.

Title of Award: Western Region Korean American Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 60 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time Korean American students who have completed at least 1 year of study at a 4-year college, graduate school, or professional school. Applicants may be residents of any state as long as they attend school in the western region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming). Selection is based on academic achievement, community service, school activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

745 KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
13730 Loumont Street
Whittier, CA 90601

To provide financial assistance for college to descendants of Army veterans who served in Korea during or prior to the war there.

Title of Award: Korean War Veterans Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years or until completion of a bachelor's degree.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Army in Korea between August 15, 1945 and December 31, 1955. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university. Selection is based on academic achievement (GPA of 2.75 or higher), extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

746 KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION

Attn: Educational Programs
15 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10021-6595
Tel: (212)734-2130, ext. 210
Fax: (212)628-4552
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.thekf.org/EDScholarships_US_MFPW.html

To provide financial assistance for college to students of Polish ancestry.

Title of Award: Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: These scholarships are available to students of Polish ancestry in the second, third, or fourth year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Polish descent and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. First preference is given to members or children or grandchildren of members of the Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs. If no members or relatives apply, qualified residents of Massachusetts are considered. Selection is based on academic excellence; the applicant's academic achievements, interests, and motivation; the applicant's interest in Polish subjects or involvement in the Polish American community; and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs and administered by the Kosciuszko Foundation. There is a nonrefundable application fee of $25.

747 KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the Polish American Club of North Jersey.

Title of Award: Polish American Club of North Jersey Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students who are active members in good standing for at least 3 years or the children or grandchildren of active members in good standing for at least 3 years. Undergraduates are eligible, but the majority of scholarships are awarded to graduate students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Polish descent and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic excellence; the applicant's academic achievements, interests, and motivation; the applicant's interest in Polish subjects or involvement in the Polish American community; and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the Polish American Club of North Jersey but administered by the Kosciuszko Foundation. There is a nonrefundable application fee of $25.

748 LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION, INC.

359 Prospect Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://foundation.launidadlatina.org

To provide financial assistance to Hispanic students who are working on a bachelor's or master's degree.

Title of Award: La Unidad Latina Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 24 of these scholarships (18 in fall, 6 in spring) were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $250 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students of Hispanic background who have completed at least 1 semester of higher education. Applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States. Along with their application, they must submit brief essays on the courses in which they are enrolled in the current semester, their financial need, their academic plans and career goals, an instance in which someone has left an indelible mark in their life and why, their extracurricular activities, any honors or awards they have received, and their special interests or hobbies. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year for spring semester; October of each year for fall semester.

749 LAND SURVEYORS' ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON

424 205th Avenue N.E.
Sammamish, WA 98074-6942
Tel: (425)868-0200
Fax: (425)868-1771
Web Site: http://www.lsaw.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are preparing for a career as a professional land surveyor in the state of Washington.

Title of Award: LSAW Auxiliary Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Cartography/Surveying Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are working on 1) a 4-year degree in land surveying with the intent of becoming a professional land surveyor, or 2) a 1-year survey technician certificate. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in practicing in Washington after graduation. Along with their application, they must submit transcripts from any college or university they have attended and 4 letters of reference, including 1 from an instructor and another from an employer or member of the Land Surveyors' Association of Washington (LSAW). Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Gwen Kousbaugh, LSAWA Scholarship Chairperson, 450 Spruce Drive, Forks, WA 98331, (360) 374-5720, E-mail: [email protected].

750 LATIN AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
924 West Colfax Avenue, Suite 103
Denver, CO 80204
Tel: (303)446-0541
Fax: (303)446-0526
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.laef.org

To provide financial aid to Hispanic American undergraduate students in Colorado.

Title of Award: Latin American Educational Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 221 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient, ranging from $500 to $3,000. Scholarships may be used at Colorado colleges and universities or at out-of-state institutions. Most colleges and universities within Colorado participate in the Colorado Higher Education Partnership; member institutions provide additional funds to match the award granted by this foundation. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Colorado residents who are of Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic community. Applicants must have been accepted at an accredited college, university, or vocational school and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their interests and career goals, how they anticipate achieving their goals, and what has motivated them to pursue higher education. Selection is based on the essay, community involvement, academic achievement, letters of recommendation, an interview, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1949. Sponsors include Hewlett Packard, American Family Insurance, CH2MHill, Coors Brewing Company, State Farm Insurance, Lucent Technologies, and Wells Fargo Bank. Recipients are required to perform 10 hours of community service during the academic year.

751 LCF MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC.

Attn: Foundation Manager
2615 S.E. McCorkle
Olympia, WA 98501
Tel: (360)786-9650
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lois4kids.com

To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, young people who submit outstanding essays on their community service, including involvement in Arabian horse activities.

Title of Award: Lois Cochran Finch Youth Excellence Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year: 1 at $2,000, 4 at $1,000, and 5 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000, $1,000, or $500. Duration: The awards are presented annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to youth in Canada and the United States who are 18 years of age or younger. Applicants must submit 3 essays, each illustrating their community service in the following areas: 1) family and/or friends; 2) school, community, and/or church/synagogue; and 3) Arabian, half-Arabian, and/or Anglo-Arabian horses. Selection is based entirely on the essays. No consideration is given to the applicants' financial need or horse show record. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

752 LEMBERG SCHOLARSHIP LOAN FUND, INC.

Attn: Secretary
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1814
New York, NY 10165

To provide loans to needy Jewish undergraduate or graduate students.

Title of Award: Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. These are interest-free loans. Duration: Loans should be repaid within 10 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Jewish men and women who are students at an accredited college or university and working toward a recognized college or professional degree. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

753 LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, GAY AND TRANSGENDERED UNITED EMPLOYEES (LEAGUE) AT AT&T FOUNDATION

c/o Charles Eader, President
One AT&T Way, Room 4B214J
Bedminster, NJ 07921-2694
Tel: (703)713-7820
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.league-att.org/foundation/fscholarships.html

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who identify with the gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender communities.

Title of Award: LEAGUE at AT&T Foundation Academic Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded: the Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship plus 4 others. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500 (for the Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship) or $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: To be considered for this award, applicants must meet the following requirements: be high school seniors and accepted for full-time study at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university; have at least a 3.0 GPA; be actively involved in community service; identify as a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered person; send 3 sealed letters of recommendation from adults who know their abilities and skills; provide a copy of their high school transcripts and college or university acceptance letter; and write 250-word essays on 1) their academic, career, and personal goals and plans for service to the community, especially on how they plan to increase respect for the individual and aid inclusion of human differences; and 2) how being a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered person has affected their personal life. Selection is based on academic record, personal plans, community service, leadership, and concern for others. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1997. The first Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship was offered in 1999.

754 LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402)474-2345
Fax: (402)476-8532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lcf.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students attending private colleges in Nebraska.

Title of Award: Norman and Ruth Good Educational Endowment Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 14 of these awards were presented. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies, up to one half of the recipient's educational expenses. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors or seniors attending a private college in Nebraska. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA and be working on a degree program, not special studies. Selection is based on academic achievement; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

755 LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402)474-2345
Fax: (402)476-8532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lcf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Nebraska who can demonstrate financial need.

Title of Award: Jennings and Beulah Haggerty Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 14 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Nebraska who are interested in attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must be in the upper one third of their graduating class and must apply for financial aid at the institution they plan to attend before approaching this sponsor for assistance. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on the topic: "If you could change one thing about your hometown, what would it be and why?" Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

756 LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402)474-2345
Fax: (402)476-8532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lcf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of rural Nebraska.

Title of Award: Nebraska Rural Schools Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating seniors or former graduates of a high school in rural Nebraska (for this program, defined as a community with a population of less than 10,000). Applicants must either attend or plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the state. They should apply through that school. Financial need must be demonstrated. High school applicants must be graduating in the top 10% of their class; college applicants must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on the topic: "If you could change one thing about your hometown, what would it be and why?" Deadline for Receipt: July of each year.

757 LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402)474-2345
Fax: (402)476-8532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lcf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Nebraska who have a connection to the Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States (NAPUS).

Title of Award: Harry and Lenora Richardson-NAPUS Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Nebraska who are the child or grandchild of a member of the Nebraska Chapter of NAPUS. Applicants must be planning to attend a college or university in the state. Selection is based on academic achievement and contributions to school and community activities; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from ElRoy Bartles, NAPUS Scholarship Chair, P.O. Box 1, Tobias, NE 68453.

758 LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402)474-2345
Fax: (402)476-8532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lcf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Nebraska who have a connection to the Nebraska Branch of the National League of Postmasters of the United States (NLPM).

Title of Award: Harry and Lenora Richardson-NLPM Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Nebraska who are the child or grandchild of a member of the Nebraska Branch of NLPM. Applicants must be planning to attend a college or university in the state. Selection is based on academic achievement and contributions to school and community activities; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Sharleen Miller, NLPM Scholarship Chair, 85342 488th Avenue, Chambers, NE 68725.

759 LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402)474-2345
Fax: (402)476-8532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lcf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Nebraska who have a connection to the Nebraska Petroleum Marketer and Convenience Store Association.

Title of Award: George Watters Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Nebraska who are interested in attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must be in the upper one third of their graduating class and either the child of an association member or the child of a full- or part-time employee of a member. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement, leadership qualities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Grafton and Associates Certified Public Accountants, 8101 "O" Street, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68510.

760 FRANKLIN LINDSAY STUDENT AID FUND

Attn: Bank One, N.S., Trustee
P.O. Box 2266
Austin, TX 78780
Tel: (512)479-2634; (866)300-6222
Fax: (512)479-2656
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.franklinlindsay.org

To loan money to deserving students interested in attending college in Texas.

Title of Award: Franklin Lindsay Student Aid Fund Loans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Up to $5,000 may be loaned per academic year (up to a lifetime maximum of $20,000). While the recipient is in college, no interest is charged. Within 4 months after graduation, interest of 4% is charged. Loans must be repaid within 7 years. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at colleges and universities in Texas. Applicants must have completed 24 credit hours, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher (if an undergraduate) or 3.0 or higher (if a graduate student), and be a full-time student (12 hours for undergraduates or 9 hours for graduate students). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: This program was established in 1957. Recipients must attend school in Texas.

761 LOUISIANA BAPTIST CONVENTION

Attn: Women's Missions and Ministry Division
1250 MacArthur Drive
P.O. Box 311
Alexandria, LA 71309-0311
Tel: (318)448-3402
Free: 800-622-6549 within LA
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lbc.org

To provide financial assistance for college or seminary to members of Southern Baptist churches in Louisiana.

Title of Award: Louisiana College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of churches affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention. Applicants must be 1) men or women working on a bachelor's degree at Louisiana College (Pineville, Louisiana); 2) women working on a master's degree at a Southern Baptist seminary; or 3) mission pastors or Black mission pastors attending a seminary to work on a Diploma of Christian Ministries or a master's degree. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

762 LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Attn: Commissioner
8075 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-7675
Tel: (225)925-0100
Fax: (225)925-5901
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lhsaa.org/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to student-athletes in Louisiana who plan to attend college in the state.

Title of Award: Fuzzy Brown Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student-athletes who are seniors graduating from high schools in Louisiana. Applicants must be planning to attend a college or university in the state. They must be nominated by their principal. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program honors James E. "Big Fuzzy" and Ellis A. "Little Fuzzy" Brown.

763 LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Attn: Commissioner
8075 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-7675
Tel: (225)925-0100
Fax: (225)925-5901
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lhsaa.org/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Louisiana who are children of members of the Louisiana High School Coaches Association (LHSCA).

Title of Award: LHSCA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors and graduates of high schools in Louisiana whose parent has been a member of the LHSCA for at least 5 years or, if deceased, was a member for the 5 years immediately prior to death. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

764 LOUISIANA OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1885 Wooddale Boulevard
P.O. Box 91202
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202
Tel: (225)922-1012
Free: 800-259-LOAN, ext. 1012
Fax: (225)922-0790
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osfa.state.la.us

To provide need-based funds to academically qualified high school seniors and graduates in Louisiana who are planning to attend college.

Title of Award: Louisiana Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 3,000 each year. Funds Available: Individual grants range from $200 to $2,000 per year; the average award is $600; a total of approximately $2.0 million is distributed each year. Funds may be used for educational expenses, including tuition, fees, supplies, and living expenses (e.g., room and board, transportation). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements and maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been Louisiana residents for at least 1 year, have substantial financial need, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, have earned at least a 2.0 GPA in high school (or a minimum average score of 45 on the GED), have achieved a composite score of at least 20 on the ACT, have applied for federal aid, not owe a refund on federal aid, and not be in default on federal aid. The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance allocates award funds to Louisiana postsecondary schools based on prior fall enrollment. Students are selected for the award by the financial aid officers at their participating schools. Additional Information: Schools approved for these allocations include Louisiana colleges and universities, technical institutes, and proprietary schools (such as business and cosmetology schools). This program was formerly known as Louisiana State Student Incentive Grants. Not all schools participate in this program each year; schools must submit an application and be approved for participation annually. For a list of current participants, write to the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance.

765 LOUISIANA OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1885 Wooddale Boulevard
P.O. Box 91202
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202
Tel: (225)922-1012
Free: 800-259-LOAN, ext. 1012
Fax: (225)922-0790
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osfa.state.la.us

To provide financial assistance for college to graduating high school seniors in Louisiana who have outstanding academic records.

Title of Award: Louisiana TOPS-Honors Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This program provides tuition reimbursement plus $800 per year to students who attend public colleges or universities in Louisiana or provides the equivalent of the average public tuition charged in Louisiana plus $800 per year to students attending independent colleges or universities in the state. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient continues to attend a Louisiana public or independent college or university as a full-time undergraduate student and maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.

Eligibility Requirements: All components of the Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) are open to graduating seniors at high schools in Louisiana who have completed a core curriculum of 16.5 units and have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants must be registered with Selective Service (if required), may have no criminal convictions, and must enter an eligible postsecondary institution as a first-time freshman by the first semester following the first anniversary of their high school graduation (unless entering into military service). Independent students or at least 1 parent or legal guardian of dependent students must have been a Louisiana resident for at least 24 months prior to the date of high school graduation. For the Honors component, students must have at least a 3.5 GPA and a minimum score of 27 on the ACT. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for priority consideration; June of each year for final consideration. Additional Information: Recipients must attend a college or university in Louisiana.

766 LOUISIANA OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1885 Wooddale Boulevard
P.O. Box 91202
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202
Tel: (225)922-1012
Free: 800-259-LOAN, ext. 1012
Fax: (225)922-0790
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osfa.state.la.us

To provide financial assistance for college to graduating high school seniors in Louisiana.

Title of Award: Louisiana TOPS-Opportunity Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This program provides tuition reimbursement to students who attend public colleges or universities in Louisiana or provides the equivalent of the average public tuition charged in Louisiana to students attending independent colleges or universities in the state. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient continues to attend a Louisiana public or independent college or university as a full-time undergraduate student and maintains at least a 2.3 GPA at the end of the first academic year and 2.5 at the end of all other academic years.

Eligibility Requirements: All components of the Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) are open to graduating seniors at high schools in Louisiana who have completed a core curriculum of 16.5 units and have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants must be registered with Selective Service (if required), may have no criminal convictions, and must enter an eligible postsecondary institution as a first-time freshman by the first semester following the first anniversary of their high school graduation (unless entering into military service). Independent students or at least 1 parent or legal guardian of dependent students must have been a Louisiana resident for at least 24 months prior to the date of high school graduation. For the Opportunity component, students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a minimum score of 20 on the ACT. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for priority consideration; June of each year for final consideration. Additional Information: Recipients must attend a college or university in Louisiana.

767 LOUISIANA OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1885 Wooddale Boulevard
P.O. Box 91202
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202
Tel: (225)922-1012
Free: 800-259-LOAN, ext. 1012
Fax: (225)922-0790
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osfa.state.la.us

To provide financial assistance for college to graduating high school seniors in Louisiana with outstanding academic records.

Title of Award: Louisiana TOPS-Performance Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This program provides tuition reimbursement plus $400 per year to students who attend public colleges or universities in Louisiana or provides the equivalent of the average public tuition charged in Louisiana plus $400 per year to students attending independent colleges or universities in the state. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient continues to attend a Louisiana public or independent college or university as a full-time undergraduate student and maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.

Eligibility Requirements: All components of the Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) are open to graduating seniors at high schools in Louisiana who have completed a core curriculum of 16.5 units and have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants must be registered with Selective Service (if required), may have no criminal convictions, and must enter an eligible postsecondary institution as a first-time freshman by the first semester following the first anniversary of their high school graduation (unless entering into military service). Independent students or at least 1 parent or legal guardian of dependent students must have been a Louisiana resident for at least 24 months prior to the date of high school graduation. For the Performance component, students must have either 1) a GPA of 3.5 or higher and a score of at least 23 on the ACT, or 2) a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a score of at least 24 on the ACT. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for priority consideration; June of each year for final consideration. Additional Information: Recipients must attend a college or university in Louisiana.

768 LOUISIANA OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1885 Wooddale Boulevard
P.O. Box 91202
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202
Tel: (225)922-1012
Free: 800-259-LOAN, ext. 1012
Fax: (225)922-0790
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osfa.state.la.us

To provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in Louisiana who are interested in pursuing a technical or vocational education.

Title of Award: Louisiana TOPS-Tech Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: At public postsecondary institutions that do not offer baccalaureate degrees, this program provides full payment of tuition and certain fees. At public postsecondary institutions that do offer baccalaureate degrees and at private institutions, the program provides payment of the average of awards paid to students at public schools that do not offer baccalaureate degrees. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year if the recipient earns at least 24 credits per academic year and maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: All components of the Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) are open to graduating seniors at high schools in Louisiana who have completed a core curriculum of 16.5 units and have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants must be registered with Selective Service (if required), may have no criminal convictions, and must enter an eligible postsecondary institution as a first-time freshman by the first semester following the first anniversary of their high school graduation (unless entering into military service). Independent students or at least 1 parent or legal guardian of dependent students must have been a Louisiana resident for at least 24 months prior to the date of high school graduation. For the Tech component, students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and an ACT score of at least 17. Applicants must plan to attend 1) a public postsecondary school that does not offer a baccalaureate degree; 2) a public postsecondary school that does offer a baccalaureate degree; or 3) a private institution that is a member of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (LAICA). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for priority consideration; June of each year for final consideration.

769 LOWRIDER MAGAZINE

Attn: Scholarship Fund
2400 East Katella Avenue, 11th Floor
Anaheim, CA 92806
Tel: (714)939-2400
Fax: (714)978-6390
Web Site: http://www.lowridermagazine.com

To provide financial assistance for college to Chicano/Latino students.

Title of Award: Lowrider Magazine Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $100 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be of Latino descent, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be currently enrolled as college sophomores, juniors, or seniors. They must submit an official transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a 1-page essay outlining their financial situation, and a 2-page essay on 1 of 3 topics that change annually. Recently, the topics were 1) "What does calling yourself Chicano or Chicana mean to you?" 2) "How can you use your education/degree to help the Chicano community?" or 3) "Has Affirmative Action served a good purpose and should institutes of higher learning continue to use this policy?" Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program started in 1990. No phone calls are accepted. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

770 LOYAL CHRISTIAN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
700 Peach Street
P.O. Box 13005
Erie, PA 16514-1305
Tel: (814)453-4331
Free: 800-234-5222
Fax: (814)453-3211
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lcba.com/postsecondaryscholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to students who are benefit members of the Loyal Christian Benefit Association (LCBA)

Title of Award: Loyal Christian Benefit Association Postsecondary School Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: Up to 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are the base insured (not covered under a rider) on an association life or annuity certificate issued no later than the application deadline. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on a random drawing. Students are given bonus entries for the drawing based on 1) their GPA (up to 4 bonus entries for a GPA up to 3.75); 2) years of continuous LCBA membership as a base insured (up to 5 bonus entries for each year of membership); and 3) acts of LCBA fraternal service as attested to by LCBA branch or national officers (up to 5 bonus entries for each act of service). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend any 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States or Canada, except a U.S. military academy. Students attending a junior college must provide the name of the 4-year college they intend to attend and provide evidence that full credit will be given there for courses taken at the junior college. Any course of study may be chosen.

771 LUSO-AMERICAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Attn: Administrative Director
7080 Donlon Way, Suite 202
P.O. Box 2967
Dublin, CA 94568
Tel: (925)828-3883
Fax: (925)828-3883
Web Site: http://www.luso-american.org/laef

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study to members of the Luso-American Fraternal Federation.

Title of Award: Luso-American Fraternal Federation Youth Council Recognition Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are entering a 4-year college or university. Applicants must be current youth members of the federation, in good standing, who have not previously received a federation scholarship. Selection is based on promise of success in college, financial need, vocational promise, and sincerity of purpose. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the Luso-American Fraternal Federation and administered by the Luso-American Education Foundation. Membership in the Luso-American Fraternal Federation is limited to people who hold Luso-American Life Insurance policies or annuities.

772 LUSO-AMERICAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Attn: Administrative Director
7080 Donlon Way, Suite 202
P.O. Box 2967
Dublin, CA 94568
Tel: (925)828-3883
Fax: (925)828-3883
Web Site: http://www.luso-american.org/laef

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study to members of the Luso-American Fraternal Federation who excel in sports.

Title of Award: Antonio Mattos Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is provided (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the federation who are high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants should have excelled in sports while achieving academic success. They must be residents of California younger than 21 years of age. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

773 JOHN B. LYNCH SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 4248
Wilmington, DE 19807-0248
Tel: (302)654-3444
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.johnblynchfoundation.com

To provide financial assistance for college to students who reside or attend school in Delaware or nearby areas.

Title of Award: John B. Lynch Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is normally $2,500 per year. Duration: Up to 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) seniors graduating from high schools in Delaware and planning to attend college in any state; 2) students currently attending college in Delaware (regardless of place of permanent residence); and 3) students who live in an adjoining state (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland) within 20 miles of Delaware and attending college in any state. Graduating high school seniors must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and an excellent SAT score. Current undergraduate students must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Priority is given to students already enrolled in college. Students working on a second bachelor's degree are eligible if they received no support from this foundation for their first undergraduate degree. Applicants must be younger than 30 years of age and attending or planning to attend college on a full-time basis. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

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