The scholarships listed here are from agencies outside KU who requested their
scholarships be publicized to our students. These scholarships vary
in their qualifications, requirements, and deadlines, so all
students are encouraged to pursue the opportunities listed here.
If you do receive a scholarship from any outside agency, you
should report these scholarships in Enroll & Pay at sa.ku.edu
(Student Center > Accept/Decline Awards, Page 2) or notify the
OSFA by email, mail, or
fax. If you report by email
, mail, or fax, please indicate the scholarship name, amount,
and term (fall/spring/summer) as well as your first and last name
initials (please do not include your full name for security reasons),
KUID number, permanent address and phone number, and day and month
of birth (please do not include year for security reasons).
Need Analysis
Many scholarship applications consider financial need as well as
academic performance. This portion of the application, also known as
a Need Analysis, must be completed and certified by the
Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA).
Please print, complete and submit the
General Need Analysis Request Form
along with information from the donor preferably 2 weeks prior to the scholarship
application deadline. If you have questions about Need Analysis, please
contact the OSFA.
Application Deadline Date
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April
- AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: $2,500
Description: Students currently majoring in accounting, finance, or information systems.
How to Apply: http://ceae.aicpa.org
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- Alpha Omicron Pi - Jessie Marie Cramer Scholarship
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: Various
Description: Female junior, senior, or graduate students, with preference given
to those with financial need and current personal student loan indebtedness.
Financial need is determined by the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should
be completed by the date of application.
A limited amount of non-need based funds is available;
however applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA.
How to Apply: Download .pdf Application
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- Arizona Community Foundation
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: $4,000
Description: Students or prospective students enrolled full-time in the School of Engineering, or majoring in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics.
How to Apply: www.azfoundation.org/scholarships/index.xpl
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- Christine Dolechek Medical Scholarship
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: Undesignated
Description: Students of Ellsworth County enrolled in any field of human medicine licensed in the state of Kansas.
How to Apply: Contact the OSFA
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- DegreeDirectory Academic Business Scholarship
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: $1,000
Description: Undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing bachelor level degrees related to business management, information systems management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management, and entrepreneurship.
How to Apply: http://degreedirectory.org/pages/business_scholarship.html
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- Desk & Derrick Educational Trust Scholarships
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: $1,500
Description: Full-time sophomore or above students with a minimum 3.2 GPA seeking degrees in fields related to the petroleum, energy, and allied industries,
or research and development of alternative fuels such as coal, electric, solar, wind hydroelectric, nuclear, and ethanol.
How to Apply: www.addc.org
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- Education Portal Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: $500
Description: US citizens or permanent residents pursuing graduate work in business, engineering, nursing, health administration, public administration and public policy. Financial need is not considered.
How to Apply: http://education-portal.com
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- Education Portal Undergraduate Scholarships
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: $500 to $1,000
Description: Scholarships for US citizens or permanent residents who have completed 30 hours or more. Financial need is not considered. Scholarships available to students in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Liberal Arts, General Studies, Humanities, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
How to Apply: http://education-portal.com
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- Foundation for Enhancing Communities Scholarships
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: Undesignated
Description: This Foundation in central Pennsylvania offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students in a variety of academic disciplines.
How to Apply: www.tfec.org
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- James B. Pearson Fellowship
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: Various
Description: Graduate students with approved study abroad programs.
How to Apply: Contact the OSFA
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- Kansas School Nurse Organization
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: $250+, varies
Description: Scholarship for those currently employed as a school nurse in the state of Kansas and also enrolled in a BSN or MSN accredited program.
How to Apply: www.ksno.org/scholarship
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- National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Kansas City Section
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: Undesignated
Description: Graduating seniors from area high schools are eligible to apply regardless of race, sex, or religion.
How to Apply: Email njwkc@swbell.net or call (913) 648-0747
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- Speciality Equipment Market Association Scholarship
Deadline: 04/01
Amount: $1,000 to $4,000
Description: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, be enrolled in a full-time program and be pursuing studies leading to a career in the automotive aftermarket or related field.
How to Apply: http://www.sema.org/main/semaorghome.aspx?ID=50433
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- Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship
Deadline: 04/03
Amount: Undesignated
Description: Kansas Resident and graduate of Kansas state high school. Enrolled or enrolling as a full-time student (12 hours minimum/semester) in an accredited
Kansas four-year college or university for the coming fall semester. Applicant must have participated in junior golf programs sponsored by Kansas organizations.
How to Apply: www.kansasgolf.org
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- American Indian Education Foundation
Deadline: 04/04
Amount: Various
Description: Native American or Alaska Native descent. Scholarships for undergraduates and graduate students.
How to Apply: www.aiefprograms.org
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- American Institute of Architecture/KC Architectural Foundation
Deadline: 04/06
Amount: Undesignated
Description: Must be from the Greater Kansas City area and studying architecture.
How to Apply: www.kcarchitecturalfoundation.org
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- Gilman International Scholarship Program (Fall study abroad)
Deadline: 04/07
Amount: Up to $5,000
Description: Students participating in study abroad programs who are US citizens and Pell grant eligible.
How to Apply: www.iie.org/gilman
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- Harold Ferman Photojournalism Achievement Award
Deadline: 04/07
Amount: $200
Description: Photography contest for full-time undergraduate or graduate residents of the Greater St. Louis
area of all levels as long as they are completing at least their freshman year in journalism, communications, or writing courses.
How to Apply: Contact the OSFA
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- Journalism Foundation of Metropolitan St. Louis Journalism Scholarship
Deadline: 04/07
Amount: Undesignated
Description: Full-time undergraduate or graduate residents of the Greater St. Louis area of all levels as long as they are completing at least their freshman year in journalism, communications, or writing courses.
How to Apply: Contact the OSFA
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- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: 04/15 (2nd semester frosh and up)
Amount: $1,000 to $12,500
Description: Children of current or former Marine, Marine Reservist, or former U.S. Navy Corpsman who served with U.S. Marine Corps.
How to Apply: www.mcsf.org
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- SallieMae American Dream Scholarship Program
Deadline: 04/15
Amount: $500 to $5,000
Description: Open to African Americans. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), who meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and are enrolled full time.
How to Apply: www.salliemaefund.org
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- SallieMae First in My Family Scholarship Program
Deadline: 04/15
Amount: $500 to $5,000
Description: Open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full time undergraduate students. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Students must be the first in their family to attend college.
How to Apply: www.salliemaefund.org
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- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Deadline: 04/16
Amount: Various
Description: Full-time Latino undergraduate or graduate student with financial need, community service, strong writing skills. U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
How to Apply: www.chci.org
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- United States Achievement Academy Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: 04/17
Amount: Various
Description: Students must be nominated by faculty member.
How to Apply: www.usaa-academy.com
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- Negative Population Growth Population Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: 04/18
Amount: $500 to $2,000
Description: Submit an essay responding to a question posed by the organization about population issues.
How to Apply: www.npg.org
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- Organization of Chinese Americans
Deadline: 04/18
Amount: $2,000
Description: Asian Pacific Americans who are high school seniors ready to enter college in the following year. Must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0.
How to Apply: www.ocanatl.org
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- Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education LIFE Lessons scholarship
Deadline: 04/20
Amount: $500-$5,000
Description: Essay or video competition for college students age 17-24 who have lost a parent or guardian.
How to Apply: www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons/
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- Heavy Constructors Association of the Greater Kansas City Area
Deadline: 04/30
Amount: up to $2,000
Description: Full-time students with financial need who plan to obtain career in construction.
How to Apply: Contact the OSFA
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- ScholarshipExperts.com All About Education $5K Scholarship
Deadline: 04/30
Amount: $5,000
Description: US students 13 or over, 250-essay contest on "How will a $5000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?"
How to Apply: www.scholarshipexperts.com
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- Zonta International Jane M. Klausman Women in Business
Deadline: 04/30
Amount: $5,000
Description: Female students currently in their sophomore or junior year pursuing an undergraduate business degree (first university degree) are eligible to apply.
How to Apply: www.zonta.org
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