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: Technical college, 2 year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Submit application, data sheet, transcript, and two recommendations. No interview required.
Applicants' parents, grandparents, aunt, or 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, KS 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, KS 67735
B.O.E. Scholarships - Ordie T. Billenwillms Scholarship ~ Doris E. Soden Scholarship
Requirements: 2 year, 4 year college/university
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 and the Administration office will be in charge of these programs. Contact them for specific questions.
Application process: Submit application, financial sheet, data sheet, transcript, and two sealed letters of recommendation. No interview required.
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, KS 67735
Brianna Linin Memorial Scholarship
Criteria for Recipients:
Applicant must be a senior graduating from Goodland High School. (Foreign Exchange Students are not eligible to apply.)
Applicant must be eligible to attend any U.S. accredited post-secondary school.
Applicant should provide letters of recommendations from the following: a teacher (current/past), a church leader, and a club/civic leader.
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.
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 three Recommendation Letters.
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 Fort Hays Tech Northwest
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
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: Technical, 2 year, 4 year college/university
Application process: Submit Eastern Star Application, data sheet, and transcript. No interview or 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. 9th St.
Goodland, KS 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.
Deadline is April 15th.
Sherman County Alumni Association Scholarship
Requirements: 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 2025 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: Technical college, 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, KS 67735
Goodland Lions Club
CT Lindley
Butch Vandiver Memorial
Cecil Schneider Memorial
Ed Carleton Memorial
Fort Hays Tech Northwest student
Requirements: 2 year, 4 year college/university, Fort Hays Tech Northwest
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 5 scholarship awards:
4 - College/University scholarships for $1,000 each
1 - Fort Hays Tech Northwest for $1,000
Application deadline is March 7.
Send/deliver completed application to:
Michael Bretz
602 Grand
Goodland, KS 67735
Goodland Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship
Requirements: Technical college, 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
Goodland Rotary Ambassador Scholarship
Requirements: Technical college, 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:
Goodland Rotary
PO Box 471
Goodland KS 67735
Goodland Rotary Member Memorial Scholarship
Requirements: Technical college, 2 year, 4 year college/university. Priority to students with financial need.
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:
Goodland Rotary
PO Box 471
Goodland KS 67735
Goodland Rotary - Larry Keirns Memorial Scholarship
Requirements: Graduating GHS student who will attend Fort Hays Tech Northwest
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:
Goodland Rotary
PO Box 471
Goodland KS 67735
Hagerman Fine Arts Scholarship
Requirements: Any student graduating from Goodland Jr-Sr High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA who has been actively involved in the fine arts programs.
Application process: Application, transcript, two letters of recommendation recognizing fine arts studies, and data sheet.
More details listed here: Hagerman Fine Arts Scholarship.
Application deadline is April 1st.
Send completed application to:
Mark Hagerman
911 Arcade Ave.
Goodland KS 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 healthcare. Criteria for applicants: GPA of 3.0 or above.
Application process: Fill out application, data sheet and submit two letters of recommendation. No interview required.
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, KS 67212
Pride of Kansas Football League Scholarship
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 $4,000 in two semester payments of $2,000. Monies paid directly to school.
Application deadline is April 15th.
Send application to:
Northwest Kansas Bike Show Scholarship
330 Sycamore
Goodland, KS 67735
Goodland Medical Foundation Scholarship
Requirements: Graduate of Goodland High School who has designated a career path in nursing, medicine, or healthcare. Criteria for applicants: GPA of 3.0 or above.
Application process: Fill out application, data sheet and submit two letters of recommendation. No interview required.
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
Deadline April 15th.
OLPH Hispanic Community Scholarship
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: Technical, 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
** 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: Technical, 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. 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.
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: Technical, 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.
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.
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:
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 Technical, 2-year, or 4 year college.
Application should be sent 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. Preference is given to applicants who plan to wrestle in college.
Applicant must be a graduating senior from Goodland High School whose goal is to earn a degree from a two or four year college.
Application must be typed. Return completed application to Mrs. Lehman.
Patty Melton Memorial Scholarship
Return application to Mrs. Lehman.
Deadline is 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.