LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

4-H Junior Leaders Scholarship

Please refer to the Jr. Leaders By-Laws for description of good standing

Fill out an application

Applications due on April 3rd to the Sherman County Extension Office.

Ag Future Scholarship

All scholarship details can be found here: https://www.wsbks.com/agfuturescholarships/

American Legion Scholarship

Requirements: Vo-tech, 2year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Fill out application, data sheet, transcript, no interview required, two recommendation

  • Applicants parents, grandparents or an aunt/uncle must be a member of the American Legion.

  • On the application, list the parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle that is the member of the American Legion, or the application will not be accepted.

The award is for a total of $200 the first semester.

Application deadline is April 1, 3:30 p.m.

Send completed application to:
Virginia Terry
516 W 10
Goodland, Kansas 67735

Black & Gold Booster Club Scholarship

Application Form, data sheet and transcript

Application deadline is April 1st

Black & Gold Booster Club
P.O. Box 25
Goodland, Kansas 67735

B.O.E. Scholarships - Ordie T. Billenwillms Scholarship ~ Doris E. Soden Scholarship
Requirements:
These scholarships, procedures, application forms, guidelines, and requirements will be determined by the Board of Education. Specifics for these scholarships will be announced by the Board of Education office at the Administration office will be in charge of these programs. You should contact them for specific questions.

2 year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Fill out application, financial sheet, data sheet, transcript, no interview required, two sealed letters of recommendation.

The award amount varies.

Application deadline is April 13, 5:00 p.m.
Send completed application to:

USD 352 Administration Office
PO Box 509
Goodland, Kansas 67735

Brianna Linin Memorial Scholarship

Criteria for Recipients:

  1. Applicants must be a senior graduating from Goodland High School. (Foreign Exchange Students are not eligible to apply.)

  2. Applicants must be eligible to attend any U.S. accredited post-secondary school.

  3. Applicants should provide letters of recommendations from the following: a teacher (current/past), a church leader and a club/civic leader.

  4. Applicant should display strong characteristics in one or more areas including: leadership, community/church service, extra-curricular school activities or employment.

Go to the link below. Scroll to find the Brianna Linin Memorial Scholarship under Sherman County. Click on the link to create an account and apply. This is best done in Google Chrome which can be downloaded from the Manager App.

FAQ

Instruction Sheet

https://www.gnwkcf.org/scholarships

Scholarship Submission Processs

Applications are due April 1st.

Selection will be by May 1st.

Clark Bair Memorial Scholarship

For a high school senior who plans to obtain a Bachelor of Sciences Degree, with enrollment to begin in the Fall after high school graduation.

Application process:

Provide a brief (no longer than 500 word) essay describing your interest in the sciences and the majors you are considering.

Fill out the General Application form.

Provide at least 3 Recommendation Forms.

Include a transcript with application.

The award is $2,000 over a 1 year period: $1,000 each semester, to be disbursed upon receipt of proof of enrollment.

Application deadline is April 15.

Submit all materials by email to Julene Bair at julenebair@gmail.com.

Cole Family Farms Scholarship

Requirements: Goodland High School graduate who will attend Northwest Kansas Technical College.

Return the general application by April 1st to the Counselor's office.

Frontier Ag. Inc. Scholarship

Click here for requirements and application.

Deadline is March 1st.

Goodland Masonic Lodge Scholarship

Click here for the application.

Deadline March 31st. 

Grace Detmer Scholarship

Grace Detmer Application

This scholarship of $500 is offered in memory of Grace E. Detmer who set up a special scholarship fund for graduating students of Sherman County Community High School (Goodland High School) in Goodland, Kansas. The applicant must meet the following qualifications to be eligible for the scholarship.

1. Be a graduate of Goodland High School

2. Be a member of a Methodist Church

3. Plan to study for a vocation in Ministry, Health Care, or Education

The scholarship may be awarded to a person accepted to attend a college or technical school at any year after high school graduation, and one may apply up to twice per person.

For further information and application form, contact the office at Goodland United Methodist Church in Goodland, Kansas by email:  gldumc@st-tel.net , or by calling 785-899-3631.  Applications can also be picked up in the counselor's office.

Completed application forms must be submitted to the church office by March 31 annually.

Goodland Chapter #122 Order of Eastern Star Scholarship

Requirements: Vo-tech, 2 year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Fill out Eastern Star Application, data sheet, transcript, no interview required, no recommendations required.Award amount varies.

  • Applicant's parent or grandparent must be affiliated with Eastern Star.

Application deadline is April 15, 3:30 p.m.
Send completed application to:

Sarah Short
408 W 9
Goodland, Kansas 67735

Goodland NEA Scholarship

Scholarship provided by the members of the National Education Association Goodland Chapter to a student interested in becoming a teacher. The scholarship is funded through the association’s efforts and will vary each year.

Requirements: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Goodland High School pursuing a degree in elementary or secondary education.

Application Process: Fill out the NEA-Goodland Scholarship application here. Include data sheet or provide information on the scholarship application form, transcripts, two recommendations, and a completed one page essay using the following prompt: (Why is it important to me to become a teacher and how do I want to make a difference in my future students?).

Application Deadline: April 22nd to Mrs. Lehman.

Goodland Youth Football Scholarship

Requirements: Participated in youth, junior high, and high school football.

Application

Deadline is April 15th. 

Sherman County Alumni Association Scholarship

Requirements: NWK Technical College, 2 year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Fill out application, data sheet, transcript, interview required, no recommendations required.

The award is determined by a committee.

  • Applicants must have attended GHS for 4 years.

Application deadline is April 1, 3:30 p.m.
Send completed application to:

Debbie Martin

301 E 10

Goodland, Kansas 67735

Goodland Kiwanis Club Scholarship

Requirements: Technical College, 2 year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Fill out Kiwanis application, data sheet, transcript, no interview required, two recommendation forms.

Preference will be given to applicants whose parents and/or grandparents are members in good standing of the Goodland Kiwanis Club and participate in Club projects, to students who have participated in the Goodland Kiwanis Flag Project and Goodland Kiwanis Freedom Fest and Fair Shack, and to students who are willing to assist during 2024 in the Flag Project, Freedom Fest, and Fair Shack.

Application deadline is March 1.

Send completed application to:

Goodland Kiwanis Club

P.O. Box 56

Goodland, KS 67735

Goodland Knights of Columbus Scholarship

Requirements: Vo-tech, 2 year, 4 year college/university
Pick up the scholarship application at the Catholic Church office, data sheet, transcript, no interview required, 2 recommendation letters.
The award amount varies and is split between semesters.
The recipient must have a parent or grandparent as a member of a Knights of Columbus or a member of the Catholic Church.

Application deadline is April 1, 3:30 p.m.
Send completed application to:

Knights of Columbus Scholarship


Harvey Swager

549 W 31st St

Goodland, Kansas 67735

Goodland Lions Club - CT Lindley, Butch Vandiver Memorial Scholarship, Cecil Schneider Memorial Scholarship, Ed Carleton Memorial

Requirements: 2 year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Fill out application, data sheet, transcript, and 2 letters of reccomendation. Also a statement addressing where student will be attending school.

There will be 4 scholarship awards:

  • 4 - University scholarships for $1,000 each

Application deadline is March 7.
Send/deliver completed application to:

Michael Bretz

602 Grand

Goodland, KS 67735

Goodland Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship

Requirements: Vo-tech, 2 year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Fill out application, data sheet, transcript, three recommendation are required (one from a science teacher), only high school seniors may apply.

  • This scholarship is available to students who are planning a career in the medical field or a support area.

  • $500/semester ($1,000/year)

Application deadline is April 5, 3:30 p.m.
Send completed application to:

Valerie Gavin

1008 W. 12th St.

Goodland, KS 67735

Bill Gray Memorial - Goodland Rotary Club Scholarship

Requirements: Vo-tech, 2 year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Fill out application, data sheet, transcript, interview required, no recommendations required.
The award is for a total of $1,200; $600 each of the first two semesters.
Application deadline is March 15, 3:30 p.m.
Send completed application to:

Stephen West
Western State Bank
PO Box 539
Goodland, Kansas 67735

Yvonne Kafka Memorial Scholarship

The family of Yvonne Kafka founded and directs the Yvonne Kafka Christian Fund, Inc. (YKCF). This non-profit corporation awards the Yvonne Kafka Memorial Scholarships. These scholarships are for study at a four-year college or university. The YKCF directors establiished criteria for selection of student to be the recipients of the Yvonne Kafka Memorial Scholarships.

Application Deadine: April 15th.

Procedures
1. Download and complete the application form at www.yvonnesfund.com
2. Ask your church pastor or church leader to provide a reference. That person will receive an email with instructions for providing your reference.
3. Return this form by mail or email to: contact@yvonnesfund.com Yvonne Kafka Christian Fund, 15358 Mormon St., Bennington, NE 68007
4. More information about YKCF can be found at www.yvonnesfund.com. If you have any questions call or e-mail Tony or Sandy Kafka at contact@yvonnesfund.com.
5. Award notification will come by email and mail on or before June 1.
6. Scholarship money will be distributed in one installment payable to the college/university. The scholarship check will be sent to the college after the recipient sends evidence of enrollment by mail or e-mail to YKCF at 15358 Mormon St., Bennington, NE 68007 or to contact@yvonnesfund.com.
7. These scholarships are non-renewable.

Click here for application: www.yvonnesfund.com

Derrick Joseph Lutters Memorial Scholarship


First preference goes to a Goodland High School graduate pursuing an education in an aeronautically related field at an accredited school. Other vocations will be considered.

Requirements: Minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 (on a scale of 4.0) with community or volunteer service background.
Application process: Fill out application, estimate of expenses, data sheet, transcript, no interview required, two letters of recommendation, recent photograph.

The scholarship is for one yearly award of $500. The award check will be made out to the recipient and the school after the recipient has confirmed his/her enrollment and met all other criteria. Merit and financial need preferred.

Application deadline is March 5, 3:30 p.m.
Send completed application to:

Derrick Joseph Lutters Memorial Scholarship
Bank Trust Dept.
P.O. Box 570
Goodland, KS 67735

Mentzer Scholarship for Music and the Arts

Requirements: Graduate of Goodland High School who has designated a career path in the field of music, English or the creative arts.
Application process: Fill out application, data sheet and submit two letters of recommendation. No interview required.
Criteria for applicants: GPA of 3.0 or above
The award is for a total of $500 the first semester.
Application deadline is April 20, 3:30 p.m.
Send completed application to:

Goodland Arts Council
PO Box 526
Goodland KS 67735

Mentzer Scholarship for Nursing and Medicine

Requirements: Graduate of Goodland High School who has designated a career path in nursing, medicine, or a related field in the life sciences.
Application process: Fill out application, data sheet and submit two letters of recommendation. No interview required.
Criteria for applicants: GPA of 3.0 or above
The award is for a total of $500 the first semester.
Application deadline is April 1, 3:30 p.m.

Send completed application to:

Goodland Medical Foundation

220 W. 2nd St.

Goodland, Ks 67735

Paul McGuire Memorial Scholarship

Requirements: Must attend Fort Hays State University and major in Elementary Education
Application process: Complete application. Include data sheet and transcript. No interview or recommendations required. The scholarship is $200.
Application deadline is March 8, 3:30 p.m.
Send completed application to:

Karen Zimbelman
768 N Crestline St
Wichita, Kansas 67212

Pride of Kansas Football League Scholarship

Application

Northwest Kansas Bike Show Scholarship-Casey Quint Memorial

Must be planning to attend a Motorcycle Mechanic Course at a tech School or college.
Application Process: Fill out application, data sheet, transcript and/or employment experience, photo of applicant, interview if needed.
Preference will be given to exiting High School students but is available to applicants of any age and within a 100 mile radius of Goodland.The award is a total of $3,000 in two semester payments of $1,500. Monies paid directly to school.

Application deadline is April 15th.

Send application to:

Northwest Kansas Bike Show Scholarship
330 Sycamore
Goodland, Kansas 67735

Goodland Medical Foundation Scholarship

Requirements: Graduate of Goodland High School who has designated a career path in nursing, medicine, or a related field in the life sciences.
Application process: Fill out application, data sheet and submit two letters of recommendation. No interview required.
Criteria for applicants: GPA of 3.0 or above
The award is for a total of $500 the first semester.
Application deadline is April 1, 3:30 p.m.

Send completed application to:

Goodland Medical Foundation

220 W. 2nd St.

Goodland, Ks 67735

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Scholarship

OLOPH Application

Deadline April 15th. 

OLPH Hispanic Community Scholarship

Application

Deadline April 1st.

Mail your application to:

307 W 13th St.

Goodland, Ks 67735

Ricky Price Memorial Scholarship

Application process: The selection will be made by the Price family and the track coach.

The recipient will be announced at the G-Club Banquet.

Sherman County Attorney Diversion Fund Scholarship

Priority will be given to those students whose educational goals are related to law enforcement, or legal education. However, ALL students regardless of goals are encouraged to apply. (High school students only) If the scholarship recipient has any conduct questioning his or her character, the scholarship may not be awarded.
Requirements: Vo-tech, 2 year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Fill out application, APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED OR IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED, data sheet, transcript, no interview required, two recommendation letters, and a letter from the applicant setting forth his/her objectives and his/her financial needs to further their education, the students area of interest and where they wish to pursue that interest.

Application deadline is March 24, 3:30 p.m.
Send completed application to:

Sherman County Attorney
Bret Mangan
813 Broadway, Room 105
Goodland, Kansas 67735

Sherman County Community Service Scholarship

Criteria and Application

** The recipient must work a minimum of 10 hours total at Freedom Fest, the Fair, and carnival equipment work nights

Application deadline is March 15
Send completed application to:

Sherman County Community Service
PO Box 185
Goodland, KS 67735

Sherman County Conservation District Scholarship

Requirements: Vo-tech, 2 year, 4 year college/university.
Must be a resident of Sherman County and pursue a career in an agricultural related field.
Application process: Fill out application, interview required, financial need will be considered.
The amount and number of scholarships will be determined by the board each year. The scholarship will be a one-time scholarship.
Application deadline is March 15, 3:30 p.m.
Interviews will be held the fist Thursday evening in April at the regular monthly board meeting.

Send completed application to:

Sandy Rogers
210 W 10th
Goodland, Kansas 67735

Les & Betty Sutton Family Scholarship

Criteria: Any student graduating from Goodland High School. This award can go to ANY post secondary school, not just college bound. Scholarship will be a minimum of $1,000, potentially renewable. Up to five scholarships may be awarded based on availability of funds.

Winner will be considered Goodwill ambassador for Goodland.

Personality and presentation will be considered.

Complete application, attach resume and transcript.

Recommendation Form

Application deadline is April 1, 3:30 PM.

Send completed application to:

Mark Hagerman

911 Arcade

Goodland, Ks 67735

Western State Bank - Merlyn Stasser Scholarship

Requirements: Vo-tech, 2 year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Fill out application, data sheet, financial need, & transcript information. Complete the interview process. Please provide 2 letters of recommendations.
The award is for a total, up to $2,000, to be awarded 1/2 for fall semester and 1/2 for spring semester, based on satisfactory academic progress. Applicants will be notified of the time and place for interviews. Award recipient will be selected by a panel of independent judges based on completeness of application and interview. The award recipient will be announced at graduation.

Application deadline for this application is March 15, 3:30 p.m.
Send completed application to:

Mr. Joshua Dechant
Western State Bank
PO Box 539
Goodland KS 67735

Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Local Scholarship

Requirements: Student must be a child or grandchild related to an honorably discharged veteran or currently serving service member.


Application process: Send proof of the veteran status (a DD-214) along with a transcript and resume. Indicate who you are applying under and where you intend to go to school. Mark envelope as to scholarship application.

Application deadline is April 1st.
Send completed application to:

Jo Ann Wahrman
513 Walnut Ave.
Goodland, KS 67735

VFW State Endowment Scholarship

Requirements: Open to children and grandchildren of Veterans of Foreign Wars and it's Auxiliary members. The parents or grandparents may belong any VFW Post or Auxiliary in the state of Kansas.

Application process: The scholarship is for $500 - $2,000.00. Students attending technical schools are also encouraged to apply. Students who are in college or going back for retraining are also eligible to apply.

Apply here.
Application deadline is February 1, 3:30 p.m.

Patriotic Art Scholarship given by the VFW Auxiliary.

  • Who is Eligible to Apply?

    • Any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States.

    • Maximum student age of 18 at time of local entry.

    • Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

    • Applicant does not have to be related to a VFW or VFW Auxiliary member to participate, but the student must attend school in the same state as the sponsoring VFW Auxiliary.

    What is the Scholarship Amount?

    • The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $31,000.

    What are the Scholarship Submission Requirements?

    • Two-dimensional art must be on canvas or paper. Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen, ink, oil, marker or other media taught may be used.

    • Do not frame two-dimensional pieces.

    • Submit canvas entries on a stretcher frame or canvas board. Other entries must be
      matted in white. Do not use color mats. Reinforce the back with heavy paper. Mounted and floating mats may also be used.

    • The art should be no smaller than 8” x 10” but no larger than 18” x 24”, not including mat.

    • Three dimensional art can be paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal work, fabric, etc.

    • Pieces should be no larger than 18” in any direction.

    • Art cannot be more than 5 lbs. in weight.

    • Digital art, photography and jewelry are NOT ACCEPTED.

    • Complete entry form and attach to back of entry.

    • Submit a typed explanation of patriotism expressed in art (250 words or less).

    Deadline is March 31.

Submit entry to

Jo Ann Wahrman

513 Walnut

Goodland, KS

Dale Price Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will make available $250 ($125 per semester). A Selection Committee of the Dale Price Memorial Scholarship will select the recipients. The recipients will be announced at awards assembly.

The application deadline is April 1st

The application should include the following:

1. Scholarship application

2. Official High School Transcript

Criteria:

Any student graduating from Goodland High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA and has been actively involved in at least one of the following areas:

Vo Ag/FFA

Art

Woodworking/Drafting

The award can go towards Vocational/technical, 2-year college or 4 year college.

Application should be set to:

Zona Price

1116 Grand

Goodland, Ks 67735

Ralph Duell Wrestling Scholarship

The Ralph Duell Wrestling Scholarship was created to assist student-athletes in pursuing a college degree while wrestling at the college level.

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Goodland High School whose goal is to earn a degree from a two-or four college.

Application must be typed. Return completed application to Mrs. Lehman.

Application

Recommendation Form

Patty Melton Memorial Scholarship

Application

Return application to Mrs. Lehman.

Due date April 1st

NWKS Shrine Club Scholarship

Click here for the application.

Deadline is March 31st.

S&T Rural Technology Student Scholarship

Click here for the application.

Deadline is April 1st.

Requirements:

  • Must be a high school senior.

  • Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 (students not meeting this requirement must provide justification for waiving the requirement.)

  • Must reside with a parent/guardian who lives within one of the S&T's twelve exchanges and is an S&T customer in good standing.