The following listing of scholarships reflects a wide variety of opportunities and interests. Online applications are not accepted for these scholarships. Students should contact the appropriate contact person noted in each description and request an application form. Amount, purpose and due dates for each scholarship varies.

The Olive Ann Beech Scholarship for Primary Care in Kansas
Established by the family of Olive Ann Beech, this scholarship is awarded to a third or fourth year medical student at the KU School of Medicine-Wichita. The scholarship is designed for students who plan to establish a primary care career in family medicine, general pediatrics, general internal medicine or medicine/pediatrics in rural areas or inner city areas in Kansas. Scholarship recipients may receive up to $10,000 a year. In accepting the award, the student is asked to commit to one year of practice in areas of acute need in Kansas. Applicants who meet these qualifications should contact the Dean's office at the KU School of Medicine-Wichita for additional details.

Award notices will be posted on our website no later than May 15th!

The E. Eugene Carter Scholarship Fund
One scholarship award of $2,500 is given annually to a graduating senior from East High School in Wichita, KS. who is enrolled in an accredited two or four year college of university in the United States. Applicants must study in the area of engineering or science. A preference is given to female applicants who are either Hispanic, first generation immigrant population or first generation college attendee. A 3.0 GPA is required and consideration will be given to financial need, school related and volunteer activities and work experience. Qualified applicants should contact the Counselor's office at East High for application forms.

Award notices will be posted on our website no later than May 15th!

The J.D. Edmiston Scholarship Fund for Track and Field Athletes
Created by family and friends of legendary East High track coach J.D. Edmiston, this Fund awards two scholarships annually to one male and one female student graduating from East High School in Wichita, KS. Students must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, junior college or technical college in the United States. Awards will be made with regard to financial need and academic achievement to students who have actively participated in varsity track and field and/or cross country in their senior year at East High. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and will be selected in consideration of school related and volunteer activities and work experience. Qualified applicants should contact the Counselor's office at East High for application forms.

Award notices will be posted on our website no later than May 15th!

The Gregory Fleming Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2001 by his loving parents, Raymond and Dianne Fleming, this Fund honors the memory of their son. After living a short but difficult life to the fullest, Gregory Fleming died at 25 of complications from muscular dystrophy. His legacy continues through a scholarship awarded annually to a graduating senior at Mulvane High School for their first year of post-secondary education, including vocational or special education. Successful applicants will have demonstrated the ability to overcome an academic, social or cultural obstacle in the elementary, middle or secondary school years. Typically, achievement of potential, as evidenced by the best use of talents and personal attributes, especially in the face of opinion to the contrary, is required. Additionally, a drive for life, demonstrated through involvement in school, church or community activities and a demonstrated sense of humor are essential to a successful applicant. Those wishing to apply should contact the Counselor at Mulvane High School.

Award notices will be posted on our website no later than May 15th!

The Brian David Higby Fund
Established in 1995, the Brian David Higby Fund offers summertime activities to middle school students in the Sedgwick County area who are identified through the Communities in Schools program. Activities cover a wide range of educational and recreational opportunities designed to build self-esteem, confidence and basic skills in young people. Parents interested in the Higby program should contact the Communities in Schools site coordinator at their school.

Award notices will be posted on our website no later than May 15th!

The Military Officers Association of America Junior ROTC Scholarship Fund
Founded in 1986 by the Military Officers Association of America, this Fund provides one $1500, three $1,000 and one $750 scholarship awards to outstanding Junior ROTC cadets in USD259 and USD260.  Potential recipients must be seniors and have completed a minimum of two years in Junior ROTC by the time of their high school graduation. The scholarship seeks to identify students who have made a significant contribution to JROTC, have become better citizens as a result of their JROTC experience, have demonstrated potential to succeed in higher education and have a financial need to go to college. Complete information on the scholarship guidelines and application forms are available through JROTC coordinators at area high schools.

Award notices will be posted on our website no later than May 15th!

The James Kent Pitetti Memorial Scholarship Fund
Created in 1996 by Dr. Kenneth and Carol Pitetti, this scholarship honors the memory of their son, James Kent Pitetti, who died at the age of twenty. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Derby High School in Derby, KS where James excelled both as a student and an athlete. At the time of his death, he had just completed his second year at the United States Air Force Academy where he was majoring in bio-physics while pursuing his love of flying and pitching for the Academy's baseball team. For a complete listing of scholarship guidelines and an application form, students at Derby High School should contact the school counselor.

Award notices will be posted on our website no later than May 15th!

Soroptomist/Olive Ann Beech Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship funds are awarded annually to students attending the Wichita Area Technical College with preference given to adult women who are endeavoring to acquire a career which will benefit themselves and others who may depend upon them. Consideration is given to economic need, potential for success, personal diligence and academic achievement. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the office of the Counselor at the Wichita Area Technical College for application forms.

Award notices will be posted on our website no later than May 15th!

The Patricia G. Smith MICU Nursing Scholarship Fund
Scholarships are awarded annually to qualified nursing staff employed in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. for the purpose of attending continuing education classes for professional growth and development. Receipt of a scholarship is not in any way compensatory, no minimum period of employment is required for scholarship eligibility and there is no employee payback requirement by Wesley Medical Center. Under this scholarship payment or reimbursement shall include tuition for continuing education classes and expenses directly related to travel for educational purposes. Potential applicants should contact the Chief Nursing Officer at Wesley Medical Center for details.

Award notices will be posted on our website no later than May 15th!

The Lorraine and Otis Smith Caddie Scholarship Fund
Scholarships recipients are selected annually from the caddie population at the Flint Hills National Golf Club in Andover, KS. Awards are for educational expenses (tuition, books and educationally-related supplies) at a post-secondary educational institution preferably in the state of Kansas. All awards are made with regard to financial need and qualified applicants should contact the Administrative Office at the Flint Hills National Golf Club for details.

Award notices will be posted on our website no later than May 15th!