Scholarships (NEW)

Scholarships are funds awarded to students who meet specific criteria, such as merit, need, and background. Generally, these funds are considered gift aid, meaning they do not need to be repaid, whether a student does or does not graduate.

Manhattan Tech Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

Spring 2025 Scholarship Application*

Deadline for application: Friday, February 7, 2025, by 5:00 pm. This application is for current Fall 2024 students.

*This application is also for the Manhattan Tech/Bluestem Electric Cooperative scholarship.

Private Scholarships

Students may also obtain scholarships from private businesses, community organizations, and local and state governments.

Resources like the Kansas ScholarShop, provided by the Office of the Kansas State Treasurer and powered by the Sallie Mae scholarship search engine, can help identify scholarships you may qualify for. Additional search engines are www.finaid.org and www.fastweb.com

Individuals can also visit the Board of Regents website for opportunities or refer to the dropdown below for common scholarships available through the Regents for Manhattan Tech students:

Kansas Board of Regents Scholarships

Scholarship	Description & Eligibility Criteria	Priority Deadline
Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant	This $500 - $1000 scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to students who enroll in Kansas career technical programs. You must be a Kansas resident, a graduate from an accredited high school or Kansas GED, and be accepted for admission to an eligible career technical program at a designated Kansas educational institution. An application is available online.	May 1
Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship	This scholarship was established to encourage enrollment in LPN or RN nursing programs. Pre-nursing students are not eligible for this scholarship. Recipients sign a promissory note with the State of Kansas agreeing to practice nursing for one year for each year of scholarship support. If a recipient cannot fulfill the service obligation to the state, they will be subject to repaying the scholarship amount. Interest will be added to the total at a rate of 5%. You must be admitted to a Kansas nursing program, enrolled full-time, and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Kansas Student Aid Application. The award is $4,000 for Practical Nursing and $5,000 for Associate Degree Nursing. A higher scholarship amount is available to students with an eligible sponsor in a rural opportunity zone.	May 1
Kansas Military Service Scholarship	The Kansas Military Service Scholarship is available for the payment of tuition and fees at a public Kansas institution for students who are a resident of Kansas and have: Served in military service in international waters or on foreign soil in support of military operations for which the person received hostile fire pay for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001, or served less than such 90 days because of injuries during such military service; has received an honorable discharge or under honorable conditions (general) discharge from military service or is still in military service; and has provided copies of military discharge papers (DD-214 form) or active duty orders, whichever such paper or order indicates the location of such person’s deployment and indicates the person has served after September 11, 2001, in any military operation for which the person received hostile fire pay. Because financial need is a priority in awarding this scholarship, students must file a FAFSA form. An application is available online.	May 1
Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance	The Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance provides a percentage of tuition and fees paid up to a maximum rate that does not exceed the maximum rate the state educational institutions would charge for enrollment. The number of eligible students and available appropriations determines the percentage. Students may be pursuing a certificate, diploma, or degree program and must be an enlisted members of a Kansas Air/Army National Guard unit. Full-time enrollment is not required. Students must have a GED or high school diploma to qualify for this assistance. The member must not already have obtained a bachelor’s degree. An application is available online.	May 1
Kansas Promise Act Scholarship	The Kansas Promise Scholarship was created during the 2021 Kansas Legislative Session to assist students attending Kansas community colleges, technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology and certain private postsecondary educational institutions and enrolled in specified fields of study, generally in the fields of (1) information technology and security, (2) mental and physical health care, (3) advanced manufacturing and building trades, or (4) early childhood education and development. Your college also has one other eligible program area. Talk with your college about other eligible areas of study that may qualify for this scholarship. This scholarship may be used toward tuition, required fees, books, and required program materials. Your educational institution will determine the amount of your Promise Scholarship award based on information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with other financial aid that you may be receiving.	May 1
Additional scholarships might be avaliable refer to the Kansas Board of Regents website for more information.

Local Scholarship/Grant Opportunities

Scholarship	Description & Eligibility Criteria
Ascension Via Christi Manhattan Education Scholarship	The Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan scholarship offers five $10,000 pre-employment scholarships annually to support students in high-demand healthcare fields like nursing, imaging, lab, respiratory therapy, and rehab therapy. To be eligible, applicants must be current or prospective employees with AVCM, entering their final year of study, and committed to a minimum of two years of full-time employment with AVCM upon graduation. Recipients can receive up to $5,000 per semester, and if employment terms are not met, repayment may be required. Applications are accepted February 1 through April 30, with interviews conducted in May, and require three reference letters.
Flint Hills Veteran Coalition Scholarship Application	Use this application to apply for the Student Veteran Scholarship through the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition. Manhattan Tech's Office of Financial Aid will collect the applications and pass them along to the FHVC. Applications are due by September 15th for fall and February 1st for spring.
Fairy Godmothers Grant	The Fairy Godmothers Hand Up Grant, or HUG, is a needs-based, one-time financial assistance grant (one-time renewal to be determined) providing assistance to a woman who is accepted or enrolled in a course or courses at Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan Christian College, Bellus Academy or Kansas State University, including K-State Global Campus. The applicant should have a personal goal of financial independence or job advancement through education. More information can be found HERE.
Meadowlark Employee Nursing Scholarship	Meadowlark offers two scholarship programs for nursing students: an Employee Nursing Scholarship for current employees pursuing nursing degrees, which provides significant funding with a work commitment at Meadowlark, and the Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship in partnership with the Kansas Board of Regents for LPN and RN students already accepted into programs. This partnership provides financial support in exchange for a commitment to work post-licensure. Applications are reviewed annually. For more details, visit Meadowlark Scholarships.
KACRAO Scholarship	The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) offers the Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship to Kansas high school seniors with demonstrated leadership. Each year, four $500 scholarships are awarded, one for each institution type: public four-year, private four-year, community college, and technical college. Eligible students must have a 3.25 GPA and attend a KACRAO member institution. Applications require three documents and are due by March 22, 2024. For more details, visit the KACRAO Scholarship page.

Additional Sources of Assistance

Kansas WorkforceONE
HWI operates a variety of federally-funded grants that provide scholarship assistance for individuals pursuing training, leading to occupations in high-demand industries with solid salaries and reasonable retention rates. Eligibility guidelines apply. The Workforce Center also offers help with job search and placement services. For more information on HWI, grants, and the Manhattan or Junction City Workforce Centers, please visit www.heartlandworks.org or contact them at 785-539-5691 for Manhattan or 785-762-8870 for Junction City.

SER Corporation
Provides educational assistance for eligible students with work experience or a parent with work experience in agriculture. To apply, visit their website.

Mike Rowe Works Foundation
The mikeroweWORKS Foundation offers scholarships to support students pursuing careers in skilled trades. Through the Work Ethic Scholarship Program, the foundation provides financial assistance to individuals who demonstrate responsibility, a solid work ethic, and dedication to learning a trade. These scholarships can be applied to educational expenses in fields such as manufacturing, construction, and automotive repair. By promoting opportunities in these essential fields, the mikeroweWORKS Foundation aims to empower individuals to secure stable, in-demand careers and help close the skills gap in America.