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

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.

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

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.

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/

Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Scholarships Available:

Eligibility:  Your parents must have Cunningham service.  FRS does have their own set of requirements as well. The application is all online.  Just make sure you select Cunningham as the NTCA member when applying.

Apply online through the link here: https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships

Deadline:  February 15, 2027 10:59 p.m. CST