If you are planning to take a visit to a post-secondary institution, you must turn in this completed permission slip to Mrs. Eilert 24 hours in advance in order for the visit to be an excused absence.

There are 3 categories of achievement for graduates of Beloit High School. 

Click here to view the categories for Classes 2025-2027 and Classes 2028 and below.

In order to keep yourself organized, create a scholarship spreadsheet now. Customize it however you would like based on your own organizational style. 

I have attached an example of what one might look like:  My Scholarship Spreadsheet

As school gets kicked off and you start needing help, remember that Varsity Tutors is a great option. They also have fantastic opportunities for those taking the ACT.

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All male seniors are required by law to register with the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday.

Register by going to: 

https://www.sss.gov/register/

If you would like to take College Algebra as a junior or senior, you must meet one of the multiple measures below:

Math ACT: 22 or higher OR
Math SAT: 540 or higher OR
ALEKS PPL: 46 or higher OR
Accuplacer QAS: 263 or higher OR
HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.25 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and B- or higher in Second semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 OR
Institutional Measure* (including professional discretion)

If you would like to take College Essential Math or College Statistics as a junior or senior, you must meet one of the multiple measures below:

Math ACT: 19 or higher OR
Math SAT: 510 or higher OR
ALEKS PPL: 30 or higher OR
Accuplacer QAS: 255 or higher OR
HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.00 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and C- or higher in Second Semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 OR
Institutional Measure* (including professional discretion)

If you are hoping to take College Calculus, you must have an ACT math score of 25 or above and have had College Algebra as a prerequisite.

If you are planning to take Composition I/Composition II, then you must have an ACT English score of 20 or above.

Check out the 2026-27 course offerings available at Beloit Jr./Sr. High School

NCAA Eligibility Center:  If you are interested in playing sports at the collegiate level in a Division 1, 2, or 3, you need to be registered in the NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly known as the NCAA Clearinghouse). You can register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at:

https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

See me if you need help registering.

Registered Apprenticeship for Agricultural Technicians at Carrico Implement:

This apprenticeship provides a paid on-the-job training experience while students are completing their education. All general education and technical coursework toward the Agricultural Technician Associate Degree will be fully paid for by Carrico Implement, with the exception of program fees, drug testing, and resource materials.

Students must be at least 17 years old to apply for this program.
Upon successful completion of the program and earning the Associate Degree, apprentices are guaranteed full-time employment with Carrico Implement for five years. This pathway offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, industry-recognized credentials, and a secure career with a respected employer in the agricultural industry.

To learn more, contact HR@cicjd.com or visit CarricoImplement.com/careers.

SAFE Scholarships Available:

See this link for more information: https://www.ktsro.org/safe-speaks

Deadline to sign up:  September 30, 2026

The Early Learning Center is looking for some help after school from 3:45 - 5:30 pm each day, along with about 6 hours per week cleaning. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, contact Charissa Brummer at (785)738-3055 ext. 2500 or cbrummer@usd273.org.

Dane Hansen Career & Technical Education Scholarship Information:

There is a Dane Hansen Career & Technical Education Scholarship for those of you who are planning to attend a Technical College or Community College for no more than 2 years. If you are interested in this opportunity, please let me know, and I can get you more information.

The deadline for this scholarship is October 19, 2026.

Fall 2026 CMA Information:

If you are interested in taking a CMA (Certified Medication Aid) course this fall, see the document and link below for more information. 

The course begins September 21st and spots are limited. 
Cost:  $20 for high school students
Must be 18-years-old by October 30, 2026 to take this course.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, see me for help in getting signed up.

NOTE:  Students cannot miss clinicals; attendance is required in ALL class and clinical sessions. 
Check the clinical locations and schedules before registering in the class to make sure it fits your schedule. If you have other commitments (sports, clubs, a job, etc.) this may be difficult to do.

CMA Clinical Locations: Beloit

Apply at the link here: https://www.fhtechnc.edu/admissions/how-apply
Payment: You can pay over the phone. When you apply, you can click pay in person and can speak with Alex or Sierra at 785-625-2437 and pay over the phone that way!

Also, you will need to see me so I can send Ft. Hays Tech|NC:

• A current high school transcript (GPA of 2.0 or higher and be a Junior or Senior)
• A completed CTE Compliance Form

Wichita State University Distinguished Scholar Invitational:

Are you considering attending Wichita State University? If so, this link https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/scholarship-competitions/dsi.php

contains some important information about some upcoming WSU scholarship competitions. 

A variety of scholarships are awarded to competition participants, including three of the largest scholarships in Kansas! Click on the link below for information and participation requirements for each competition. 

You must have applied for admission to WSU by November 1, 2026.
Deadline to apply for this WSU Distinguished Scholar Invitational:  November 8, 2026.

Class of 1993 Scholarship:

The Class of 1993 Scholarship information is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IuQYs3kcHSXLWFf4nwG1LpRejLINTK46FXAEwV2gdQQ/edit?usp=sharing

and the application is attached.

Deadline:  Turn in to Mrs. Eilert no later than 3:30 pm on December 1, 2026.

Kansas Masonic Lodge Essay Contest:
(We have had multiple students earn scholarship money through this contest).

This essay contest is open to juniors and seniors. 
See this link for more information: https://kansasmasonic.foundation/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Essay-Contest-Brochure.pdf

Deadline:  Turn in to Mrs. Eilert no later than 3:30 pm on October 30, 2026 (The deadline on the paperwork says the deadline is 10/31, but we won't be in school on the 31st, so it is due on the 30th.)
To download a fillable PDF, click on the link above.

VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest (We have had multiple students earn money through this competition each year!):

This is a patriotic audio essay competition open to all freshmen through seniors. 
Click on the application attachment https://vfw-org-hqagarhxahbybyd9.z01.azurefd.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Voice-of-Democracy-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?v=1&d=20260410T233747Z&la=en

to learn more. 

Deadline:  Turn in to Mrs. Eilert no later than 3:30 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026.
(The deadline on the paperwork says the deadline is 10/31, but we won't be in school on the 31st, so it is due the 30th).

Class of 1997 Scholarship:

See the attached document for information on the application process. 
Deadline:  Turn in to Mrs. Eilert no later than 3:30 pm on January 8, 2027.

Coca-Cola Scholarships Available!

Be sure to look into the Coca-Cola Scholars Program!  
Apply at this link: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Deadline:  September 30, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. CST

Dane Hansen 4-Year Scholarship Qualifying Test Information:

For those of you planning to attend a 4-year university or a 2-year institution and then transfer into a 4-year university:

If you have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum of a 23 composite score on the ACT (no superscore allowed), then you are eligible to take the Dane Hansen Scholarship qualifying test. 

You must submit your name to me no later than September 3rd (in order for me to put you on our Beloit High School testing list and have that list submitted to them by the deadline of September 4th). Email me, leave me a note, or notify me in person that you are wanting on this list. I will then submit this list to the Dane Hansen Foundation.

Fort Hays State University and Wichita State University Informational Event:

FHSU is having a collaborative event with Wichita State University in Salina on September 15, 2026. This event will be mostly informational for students and families and give you an opportunity to explore both schools on the same night! 

I have included a link down below with some more information; if you are interested in both schools, it could be a nice 2 birds 1 stone night for you!

Agenda:
6:30 PM  Check-In & Browsing
7:00 PM  College Presentations
8:00 PM  Prize Package Trivia & Scholarship Drawings

If you would like to attend, register at this link https://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/events/fort-hays-state-x-wichita-state

below; registration will close on September 8, 2026.
Transportation will not be provided.

Hagan Scholarship Foundation - Scholarships Available:

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.

Be sure to read the scholarship particulars (requirements) attached before you start applying to see if you qualify.

Opens:  September 1, 2026 at https://haganscholarships.org/application/
Deadline:  December 1, 2026

Fall 2026 CNA Information:

If you are interested in taking a CNA (Certified Nurse Aid) course this fall, see the document and link below for more information. 

The course begins August 26th and spots are limited.
Cost:  $70 for high school students
Must be 16-years-old by November 6, 2026 to take this course.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, see me for help in getting signed up.
NOTE:  Students cannot miss clinicals; attendance is required in ALL class and clinical sessions. 
Check the clinical locations and schedules before registering in the class to make sure it fits your schedule. If you have other commitments (sports, clubs, a job, etc.) this may be difficult to do.

CNA Clinical Locations: Beloit

Apply at the link here: https://www.fhtechnc.edu/admissions/how-apply
Payment: You can pay over the phone. When you apply, you can click pay in person and can speak with Alex or Sierra at 785-625-2437 and pay over the phone that way!

Also, you will need to see me so I can send Ft. Hays Tech|NC:

• A current high school transcript (GPA of 2.0 or higher and be a Junior or Senior)
• A completed CTE Compliance Form

FHSU Health & Behavioral Science Day!

FHSU will be hosting a fall College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Day at Fort Hays State University, Friday, October 9, 2026. This all-day free event is open to high school students who are currently juniors and seniors in the 2026-2027 school year.

Students will:

• Visit all six departments in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (Allied Health, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health and Human Performance, Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work). If you are not interested in these fields of study, then this particular event is not one you would want to sign up for.
• Learn about academic, career, and other unique educational opportunities within these departments.
• Tour academic facilities, including clinical and simulation labs within these departments.
• Engage with faculty, staff, and students in each of the six departments.

Transportation is not provided by BHS. If you choose to attend, you will be responsible for lining up your own transportation. This would count as a college visit, so you would need to fill out a college visit permission slip and turn it in to me as well. 

For more information and if you would like to sign up for this event, click on the link here: https://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/events/health-and-behavioral-science-day.

If you register:  Once your registration has processed, a confirmation will be emailed with additional information.

Registration will close Monday, October 5th, or earlier if their reach their capacity.

2026 Kansas Bison Association Scholarship:

The Kansas Bison Association is offering a $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors or first-year college freshmen planning to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field.

The KBA invites interested applicants to complete an application, provide one letter of reference and a 500-word essay outlining their relationship/interest in bison and why they should receive the scholarship.

The application is linked here: https://www.kansasbuffalo.org/kba-scholarship.cfm

Applications and supporting materials are due by Oct. 15, 2026.

Please mail them to:
KBA Scholarship c/o Kevin Leslie
32846 Block Road
Paola, KS 66071

Questions? Email KevinELeslie@gmail.com

Financial Aid Night 2026 - THIS WEDNESDAY, 9/16

As a reminder, our annual Financial Aid Night is this Wednesday, September 16th!

Time:  6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Where:  BJSHS Commons

We recommend that all seniors and at least one parent attend this meeting; if you do NOT intend to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), then you do not need to attend. Remember, however, that we feel it is wise for every single one of you to take the time to fill out the FAFSA. If your parents have recently filed a FAFSA with an older child and feel like they know what they are doing, then it is okay not to attend. With that being said, there have been big changes to the FAFSA over the past few years that we will be going over.

Prior to filing the FAFSA, you and a parent must set up an FSA ID for the student and for one parent (that you currently live with 51% of the time). If your parents already have an FSA ID that they used with an older child, then they do NOT need to create another one. I have attached instructions on how to set up an FSA ID. The student FSA ID and the parent's FSA ID will need to be created prior to filing the FAFSA. The FAFSA will open on October 1, 2026, so creating your FSA ID now is the best preparation.

We hope to see you this Wednesday night!

Elks Legacy Scholarships Available:

Open to high school seniors who are the children or grandchildren of a paid-up Elk member since April 1, 2024.

See the link here for more information: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm

Elks Legacy Scholarships are due no later than 1:59 pm Central Standard Time on February 1, 2027.

FHSU Tiger Day:

Fort Hays State University is excited to host their annual Tiger Day Open House on Saturday, October 17th. Students will learn about academic majors, scholarships, financial aid, student life, clubs and organizations, and much more!

$5,000 in scholarships will be given away!

Why should you attend Tiger Day? Check out all the perks!

FREE ticket to Tiger Football game
Discounted tickets will be available for guests to purchase for $5 (cash ONLY) at registration.
FREE Concession Voucher
FREE FHSU T -Shirt
Chances to win FHSU Tiger Gear & Scholarships

**You will provide your own transportation to and from this event if you choose to attend.  If you would like to attend Tiger Day, you must register at the link here: https://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/events/tiger-day/

Deadline to Register:  Saturday, October 10, 2026

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships Available!

Deadline:  November 12th, 2026.

Click on this link to apply: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

Applicants are welcome to choose any Lodge that you'd like, as long as it is one of the five options that populate on the dropdown menu when you enter your home zip code.

Junior/Senior Day at Ft. Hays Tech|North Central:  REGISTER SOON IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING 

When:  Wednesday, November 4th
Time:  9:00 - 12:00 (check in begins at 8:45 a.m.)
What:  Tour campus and housing options & learn about admissions, financial aid, and scholarships
Transportation is on your own.
You must fill out a college visit permission form and a parent/guardian must call you into school to excuse you. 
If interested in attending, register at the link here: https://www.fhtechnc.edu/junior-senior-day

CWDAK Scholarships Available:

4 $500 scholarships available

Read through the attached scholarship information to see if you are eligible.

Deadline:  February 1, 2027

Apply at the link here: http://www.cwdak.org/