Financial Information
Scholarships
Scholarships from Other Sources
(such as banks, organizations and clubs)
The scholarships listed below are from organizations and agencies that are dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals. These scholarships are not administered by Cowley College, so you will have to contact these sources directly.
Students are encouraged to pursue the opportunities these local, regional, and national organizations offer to qualified students.
Kansas Board of Regent Office
Financial aid programs available through the Kansas Board of Regents’ office available to community college students:
State Scholarship
Foster Care Tuition Waiver
Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant
Kansas Comprehensive Grant
Kansas Ethnic Minority School
Kansas Teacher Service School
Kansas Military Service Scholarship
Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance
Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship
Application and additional information for these scholarships are available at www.kansasregents.org.
Education Portal
Undergraduate Scholarships
Applications deadlines are April
1
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Computer Science and Computer Engineering Degrees - Undergraduate
Academic Award http://study.com/pages/Computer_Science_Academic_Scholarship.html
A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing a degree in Computer
Science or Computer Engineering.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award
A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing any associate or bachelor
degree emphasizing a Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement concentration.
Liberal Arts and General Studies Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award
http://study.com/pages/Liberal_Arts_and_General_Studies_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html
A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor
degree emphasizing Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities.
Architecture and Drafting Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award
http://study.com/pages/Architecture_and_Drafting_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html
A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor
degree emphasizing Architecture, Architectural Drafting, Architectural
Design, or Architectural Engineering.
Undergraduate Distance Learning Degrees - Academic Award
http://study.com/pages/Undergraduate_Distance_Learning_Degrees_-_Academic_Award.html
A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing a distance learning
associate or bachelor degree program. Available to all part-time or
full-time undergraduate students completing an online degree program.
Other Scholarships
Army Emergency Relief Spouse Scholarship
Program
Eligible applicants must be:
Completed applications deadline is April 1. The Student
Aid Report (SAR) must be postmarked by May 1.
The application can be printed form their website www.aerhq.org. Students
may apply online with supporting documents mailed with a postmark no
later than April 1.
Army Emergency Relief For Children
Scholarship Program (Ursano Scholarship Awards)
Ursano Scholarship may be awarded to the children of active duty and
retired soldiers.
Completed applications deadline is April 1. The Student Aid Report (SAR) must
be postmarked by May 1.
Criteria includes financial need, academic, leadership (sports, scouts, student
council)
The application can be printed form their website www.aerhq.org. Students may
apply online with supporting documents mailed with a postmark no later than April
1. Click here for application.
Art and Design - Associate Degree Scholarship
Applications deadline is April 1
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing associate level degrees related to Art, Computer Aided Design, Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Computer Graphics and others. Click here for more information and application form.
Computer Technology and Information Systems - Associate Degree Scholarship
Applications deadline is April 1
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing associate level degrees and certificates related to Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Software, Database Technology, Information Security and others. Click here for more information and application form.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship Information
Applications deadline is Feb. 1
- A senior high school student who will be an incoming college freshman
student with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, OR a minimum score
of ACT 22/SAT (verbal/critical reading and math) 1030;
-A College student presently enrolled in an accredited college or university
who has maintained a “B” average (3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale)
during his/her college career;
- Enrolled for training in a technical school or any person returning
to school after an absence to retrain job skills or obtain a degree.
(Post secondary students at any educational level).
- On-line credit tuition when obtained through and Accredited College/University/Vocational
school or an accredited program by an accredited agency. Click here for more
information.
Estelle Hamilton Gottlob Endowed Scholarship
Applicants should be Cowley College students that graduated from Arkansas
City High School and plan to transfer to Wichita State University.
Recipients must have at least a 2.75 grade point average and is renewable
automatically if maintained. Awards will be made with regard to financial
need. Applicants must complete an essay as part of the application
process. The topic is “Describe a significant challenge, opportunity,
or setback in your life and the impact it has had on you. What contribution
do you hope to make as a student at Wichita State? (Your response should
reflect your leadership abilities outside the classroom.) Please visit
with Lisa Grose in the scholarship office to receive a cover sheet
for your essay.
Kansas County Clerks Election Officials Association Scholarship
The Kansas County Clerks' and Election Officials' Association awards scholarships annually to Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores, provided they carry a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarships are for those students who major in Journalism, Political Science, Communications, or Business. For KCCEOA scholarship application, click here.
Kansas University Scholarships: www.admissions.ku.edu/apply
Final deadline to
apply for transfer scholarships: Feb. 1
Transfer students who have earned at least 36 credit hours
and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
To apply for $3,000 for two years the minimum cumulative GPA is 3.75.
To apply for $2,400 for two years the cumulative GPA is 3.5 - 3.74.
A complete application for admission serves as your application for
scholarships, too.
"No Essay" College Scholarship - Open to all high school and college students. Simply log in or create a free account below to apply.
Nursing and Medical Assisting - Associate Degree Scholarship
Applications deadline is April 1
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing associate level
degrees, diplomas and certificates related to Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical
Laboratory Technology, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Technology, Radiologic
Technology. Click here for more information and application form.
Online Associate Degree Scholarship
Applications deadline is April 1
A $500 scholarship for full-time or part-time students who are interested in pursuing any online associate level degree. Click here for more information and application form.
United Negro College Fund Scholarships - UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process. As many of the UNCF scholarships require that the scholarship recipient apply for Federal Student Aid, it is recommended that applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Wichita Amigos de SER
Open to all Hispanics students with at least one parent being of Hispanics
parentage.
Eligible applicants must be:
-Maintain a 3.0 GPA).
-Apply for full time status at an accredited college, university or junior
college.
Awards of $500 to $1,000 each will be granted for study leading to an associate
or baccalaureate degree. Deadline is February 28. Click here for application.
William and Gladys Krusor Scholarship
Applications deadline is April 30
A $1,000.00 annual scholarship is made in two payments
of $500.00 at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters and is intended
to assist students who have demonstrated a commitment to completing their
college education and who, without this support, could not otherwise
afford to do so. Before the scholarship is awarded, the student must
show proof of enrollment in the school of his or her choice. The scholarship
is for one year only, recipients may reapply. The selection committee
may request a personal interview with any applicant. Recipient of the
scholarship will be announced MAY
31. It is the desire of William and Gladys Krusor’s family, to
provide assistance to people whom might find themselves in a difficult situation
and unable to complete the education necessary to perhaps make a difference
in their lives. Applications can be picked up in the Scholarship
Department from Lisa Grose or email for a copy, Lisa.Grose@cowley.edu.
Scholarship Search Sites
- Back to College - Scholarship Search Website
- College Scholarships.org - Student Financial Aid Search Engine: Find & Apply for Financial Aid to Pay for College
- Scholarship America - manages thousands of scholarship programs
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