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PrairieLand Technician Scholarship Information Night on Facebook Live
Tonight is the night! We want to remind students to join us at 7:00 p.m. on Facebook Live on our Facebook page to learn about our John Deere Tech Program scholarship. We’re offering technically-minded students a two-year scholarship for select community colleges and vocational schools, plus up to $10,500 in tools. In return, program graduates are placed in a position at a PrairieLand location, and they agree to work for us for three years. If you have any questions, call Katie Hecox at 620-664-5860, ext. 10.
O'Brate Foundation Dual-Credit Scholarship
The O’Brate Foundation is committed to helping youth with limited resources succeed in reaching their educational goals and becoming positive contributors to society. We invest more than just money in our scholars by providing each of them a staff mentor to help work through the challenges of adjusting to college. In addition, we also provide our scholars with Financial Literacy programming and Personal & Professional Development opportunities and workshops. Our Traditional College Scholarships are based on financial need, renewable and range in size from $500 to $5,000 annually. Eligibility Criteria: Financial Need, Age 17 to 25, 2.5 GPA or higher, Kansas High School Graduate or equivalent, Full-Time Student pursuing, or planning to pursue, an undergraduate or graduate level certification and/or degree at an accredited technical school, community college, or college/university, Work Experience and Commitment to Work while in School, Drive & Determination to Succeed. O’Brate Foundation Scholarship Application. Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2021
2021-22 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Form
The 2021-22 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now OPEN! Students enrolling for academic year 2021/2022 can submit their FAFSA; families should use their 2019 income tax information. Before students and parents can complete the FAFSA, the student and parent must create an FSA ID. To create your FSA ID go to FSA ID Website. How to Create FSA ID Video
American Legion Boys' State
The American Legion Boys’ State of Kansas is accepting applications for Boys’ State 2021. This event is open to male sophomores, juniors and seniors in the top half of their class. The theme this year is: “For Democracy to work, we must learn how to work together”. Boys’ State will be held at K-State Manhattan from June 6th to June 12th. To apply visit: American Legion Boys' State of Kansas ... (ksbstate.org).
Sunflower Girls' State
Sunflower Girls State is a non-partisan program that teaches young women responsible citizenship and patriotism. High School students, having completed their junior or senior year, spend an intensive week of studying, working together as self-governing citizens. They learn how to participate in the functioning of their city, county, and state government in preparation for their future roles as responsible citizens. Fee is $100 per delegate. Registration forms are located at www.ksgirlsstate.org Sponsorships may be available at your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit. Registration Deadline: May 15, 2021