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

SAFE Scholarships Available:

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

Deadline to sign up:  September 30, 2026

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.

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.

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