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Private Scholarship Applications

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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June

  • Alpha Phi - Gamma Delta Chapter
    Deadline: 06/01
    Amount: Various
    Description: University of Kansas students who are relatives of members in good standing of the Alpha Phi Sorority are eligible to apply for the Alpha Phi – Gamma Delta Chapter Scholarship.
    How to Apply: Send email to: ksalami@ku.edu
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  • Council of Clubs Kansas City Scholarship
    Deadline: 06/01
    Amount: $500
    Description: Enrollment in a college or university that is located within a 50-mile radius of Tenth and Main Streets, Kansas City, MO. Students must have shown leadership potential.
    How to Apply: www.thef.org
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  • Dickinson County Retired School Personnel
    Deadline: 06/01
    Amount: $500
    Description: Dickinson County High School graduates who will have achieved a junior or senior status and enrolled in the School of Education.
    How to Apply: Contact the OSFA
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  • John Gyles Education Awards
    Deadline: 06/01
    Amount: $3,000
    Description: American or Canadian citizens with a minimum 2.7 GPA. All fields of study are encouraged to apply.
    How to Apply: www.johngyleseducationcenter.com
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  • Journyx Excellence In Project Accounting Philosophy Scholarship
    Deadline: 06/01
    Amount: $500
    Description: Write an essay of 1,000 words or less on time tracking for a chance to win this scholarship.
    How to Apply: scholarship.journyx.com
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  • Rising Farmworker Dream Fund MBA Prep Fellowship
    Deadline: 06/01
    Amount: $500 to $2,500
    Description: Son/daughter of a farmworker and/or have worked in the agricultural sector as farm laborer for minimum of five years. Juniors & Seniors in college or graduate students intending to pursue an MBA degree in the next 5 years. Funds used for preparing for MBA admissions.
    How to Apply: www.risingfarmworkers.org
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  • Rising Farmworker Dream Fund Pre-MBA Fellowship
    Deadline: 06/01
    Amount: $10,000
    Description: Son/daughter of a farmworker and/or have worked in the agricultural sector as farm laborer for minimum of five years. Must be applying to a top business school.
    How to Apply: www.risingfarmworkers.org
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  • SAP North America Scholarship
    Deadline: 06/01
    Amount: $5,000
    Description: Junior or senior in business, computer science, mathematics, or engineering with an overall GPA of 3.5.
    How to Apply: www.easymatch.com/sapscholarship
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  • AISES Google Scholarship
    Deadline: 06/15
    Amount: $10,000
    Description: Full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Management Information Systems. Must be a member of an American Indian tribe, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian and be a member of AISES.
    How to Apply: www.aises.org/
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  • Association on American Indian Affairs
    Deadline: 06/15 by 5 PM EST
    Amount: Various
    Description: Multiple graduate and undergraduate scholarships to students who demonstrate at least 1/4 Indian blood, tribal enrollment, and financial need.
    How to Apply: www.indian-affairs.org
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  • Lawrence Community Theatre
    Deadline: 06/15
    Amount: $1,000
    Description: Must volunteer at Lawrence Community Theatre 100+ hours.
    How to Apply: Send email to: lctks@aol.com
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  • SPENDonLIFE College Scholarship
    Deadline: 06/15
    Amount: $500 to $5,000
    Description: Offers financial assistance for college students who are unable to obtain student loans due to the current credit crunch or a negative credit history. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 a year of full-time study and are based on financial need and participation in the application process.
    How to Apply: http://students.spendonlife.com/scholarship
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  • William C. Foster Fellows Visiting Scholar Program
    Deadline: 06/17
    Amount: Undesignated
    Description: Opportunities for scholars in the fields of biology, engineering, chemistry, history, physical science, and political science.
    How to Apply: www.state.gov
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  • Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
    Deadline: 06/19
    Amount: $1,000
    Description: Available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Write an essay on one of the topics listed on the below website.
    How to Apply: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
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  • Big Sun Scholarship
    Deadline: 06/24
    Amount: $500
    Description: All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and must submit an essay, as indicated on the website.
    How to Apply: www.bigsunathletics.com
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  • ASCO Numatics Industrial Automation Engineering College Scholarships
    Deadline: 06/30
    Amount: $5,000
    Description: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical or automation discipline. Open to US citizens or legal US residents only with at least a 3.2 GPA. Undergraduate students must have completed at least their sophomore year.
    How to Apply: www.asconumatics.com/scholarship
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  • Campbell Family Scholarship
    Deadline: 06/30
    Amount: up to $6,500
    Description: Students with a 2.75 who exhibit a desire to make life better for pets and their families.
    How to Apply: www.banfieldcharitabletrust.org
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  • New Look Laser Tatoo Removal Scholarship (Fall award)
    Deadline: 06/30
    Amount: $1,000
    Description: Merit-based scholarships for students pursuing higher education with an emphasis in one of the following fields: nursing, medicine, natural or applied sciences, or engineering.
    How to Apply: www.newlookhouston.com/New_Look_Scholarship.html
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  • ScholarshipExperts.com Do-Over Scholarship
    Deadline: 06/30
    Amount: $1,000
    Description: US students 13 or over, 250-essay contest on "If you were given one 'do-over,' would you: (a) use it for yourself; (b) give it to another person; or (c) choose not to use it? Please explain your choice.”
    How to Apply: www.scholarshipexperts.com
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