Interested in doing an online scholarship search?

Online scholarship searches are a great way to learn what scholarships are available.  Click here for an article from US News & World Report “10 Sites to Kick Off Your Scholarship Search”.   Important:  Do not use your school or personal email! Create an email that will be dedicated to your scholarship search account.   You will get many emails from the scholarship search website and you don’t want them flooding your regular email!

Financial Aid Workshop

TMP-Marian will host a Financial Aid Workshop on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30 pm in the Learning Commons. A member of the FHSU Financial Aid office will be the presenter. This event will be most helpful for seniors and their parents, but all interested students and parents are invited to attend. Topics for the evening will include cost of attendance, expected family contribution, financial aid categories, types and sources of financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is used for Federal grants and loans.

KIDS Matching Grant program

Kansas Investments Developing Scholars (KIDS) is a matching grant program administered by the Kansas State Treasurer’s office.  The State of Kansas will match up to $600 for each student for who eligible account owners open a Kansas Learning Quest  529 Education Savings Program account.  KIDS was developed for families with income less than 200% of the federal poverty level.  Applications are due by December 31.  For more info go to:  www.KansasStateTreasurer.com/KIDS or call 1-866-504-5898.  Click here for a brochure.

Financial Aid Help – LendEDU Financial Aid Hotline

This is a free text-in service designed to quickly answer any question related to financial aid, grants, scholarship and student loans.  Call and give it a try at (302) 278-4037.  They promise to respond within 15 minutes.  You can also submit longer questions on their website at:  https://lendedu.com/blog/text-in-hotline/

Scholarships for 25/26:

Going Merry Future Fund Scholarship - 9-12th grade

Deadline: September 30th

is a $500 scholarship opportunity open to all high school students, grades 9-12. You can use this scholarship to attend a 4-year university, community college, or a trade school.

The funds can be used for tuition, books, supplies, or other education-related expenses. The application is simple, with no GPA requirement and no essay.

The scholarship will be open from August 27, 2025, through September 30, 2025. I encourage every student to take a few minutes to apply. Click here to apply. 

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - Seniors

Deadline: September 30th

Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Students need to be graduating high school during the 2025-2026 school year, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcript by September 30, 2025, at 5 p.m.

For more information and to apply, click here!

Be Bold No Essay Scholarship - Seniors

Deadline: October 1st

At Bold.org, we believe that the world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer—the ones who know that a mountain is climbed one step at a time.

As you join the Bold.org platform, you get the opportunity to showcase your goals, achievements, and drive to scholarship panels via your student profile.

The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. To us, boldest does not mean “best”, or “most accomplished”. Being bold means being:

• Earnest

• Determined

• Moving

Click the link to apply.

The Carson Scholars Fund - 4th-11th grade

Deadline: Let Mrs. Fox know you are interested by October 15th

Students must be in grades 4-11 with a minimum 3.75 GPA for the current school year and be actively involved in service activities to be eligible. If you are interested in this scholarship opportunity please visit with Mrs. Fox.

Biographical informationNiche $40,000 No Essay Scholarship - Seniors

Deadline: October 15, 2025

Niche can help with every step of the college search including paying for it. We're giving one student $40,000 to help cover tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

High school seniors who apply can also be eligible to receive acceptance (and scholarship!) offers from our Niche Direct Admissions® partner colleges.

Apply for our $40,000 No Essay Scholarship below and focus on your education, not your finances. The winner will be selected by random drawing by November 15th. Here is the link to apply.

Hansen Career & Technical Education - Seniors

Deadline: October 20th

$4,000 ANNUALLY RENEWABLE FOR 1 ADDITIONAL YEAR

One hundred scholarships of $4,000 each are available to encourage students who seek competence through career and technical education (1 or 2-year programs) at the following schools in Northwest Kansas: Fort Hays Tech | North Central (Beloit and Hays), Colby Community College, Fort Hays Tech | Northwest, Academy of Hair Design (Hays and Salina), Cloud County Community College, Salina Area Technical College, Fort Hays State University (2-year program), or Kansas State Polytechnic (2-year program).

The Career and Technical Education Scholarships carry a stipend of $4,000 and are renewable for one additional year, providing the recipient has achieved at least a 3.00 GPA at the college level. With one renewal, the scholarship will be $8,000 over the two-year period. Students seeking a 4-year degree are not eligible.

Students may obtain application forms from high school principals or counselors. These forms must be completed and received by the Foundation office by October 20, 2025.

Three letters of reference are due in the Foundation office by October 20, 2025. It is the student’s responsibility to see that reference letters are received by the Hansen Foundation.  One letter of reference must be submitted by either your high school counselor or principal. 

CONDITIONS: Applicants must be full-time students who will graduate in the current academic year from a high school in the 26-county area of Northwest Kansas. Applicants should display good character. A 3.50 GPA is not necessary to apply for the Career and Technical Education Scholarship. There is no qualifying test for the Career and Technical Education Scholarship.  Recipients may enroll in any career and technical education program, in any of the following Northwest Kansas schools: Fort Hays Tech | North Central (Beloit & Hays), Colby Community College, Fort Hays Tech | Northwest, Academy of Hair Design (Hays & Salina), Cloud County Community College, Salina Area Technical College, Fort Hays State University (2-year program) and Kansas State Polytechnic (2-year program) — as long as it does not lead to a four-year degree.  All recipients must be enrolled as full-time students. ** ***Mrs. Fox has handouts if you are interested!!!

National FFA Scholarship Programs - Seniors

Deadline: November 1st

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million. See the link for more information.

National Honor Society Scholarship - Seniors

Deadline: November 24th

To be eligible, a student must be:

• A high school senior

• An active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter.

• An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser.

• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.

For more information click here

Rudd Scholarship - Seniors

Deadline: December 1st

Requirements: Must have cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or above, be a resident of the state of Kansas, be admitted and will attend either Emporia State, Fort Hays State, K-State, or Wichita State university full time in the coming Fall, Demonstrate financial need (pell-eligible), and have an ACT score at the time of submission. For more information and to apply click the link here.

Smoky Hill Pheasants Forever Chapter 424 Scholarship - Seniors

Deadline: December 23rd

The Smoky Hill pheasants forever scholarship will annually recognize an Ellis, Rush, or Trego County high school senior who will attend a university, college, or vocational technical school in Kansas after graduation. One scholarship in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded to a qualifying senior. Must have 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Application essay topic is how Kansas can improve the habitat for upland game. You can get the application form and more information from Mrs. Fox.

Navy ROTC Scholarship - Seniors

• Full tuition coverage

• Monthly stipend for living expenses

• Book and lab fee allowances

• Leadership training and professional development

• Guaranteed career opportunities as a Navy Officer upon graduation

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship

• High school GPA of 2.5 or higher (varies by program)

• Qualifying SAT, ACT, or ASVAB scores

• Commitment to participate in the Navy ROTC program during college

If you are interested or have questions you can contact Sherry Meadows sherry.l.meadows5.mil@us.navy.mil (314)-708-5583

Wichita State University Scholarship Competitions - Seniors

Deadline: Varies

Wichita State University offers a wide range of competitive scholarships students can apply and compete in. You can review the qualifications and deadlines using this link.