Scholarships

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

Fall 2025 Scholarship Application*

Deadline for application: Friday, August 29, 2025, by 5:00 pm. This application is for current Fall 2025 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 Education Opportunity Scholarship	The Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship is intended to assist first-generation college students and/or dependents of teachers and paraprofessionals in Kansas with their first undergraduate degree. This scholarship is both need-based and merit-based; recipients are selected based on academic proficiency and financial need as determined by federal methodology. Priority in awarding is given to graduating high school seniors entering their first year of college.	May 1
Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship	The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship requires an obligation to practice as an LPN or RN in Kansas. If the student wishes, they can have a sponsor and receive more funding. An eligible sponsor means any adult care home, psychiatric hospital, medical care facility, home health agency, local health department or any state agency, which employs LPNs or RNs, licensed by the State of Kansas. The sponsor cannot be located in the following counties Butler, Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth, Reno, Riley, Saline, Sedgwick, Shawnee, or Wyandotte. The sponsor will provide employment upon licensure of the recipient. Priority is given to the sponsor is a mental health center or treatment facilities to be a sponsor. The obligation for the scholarship is to work for the sponsor for one year for each year of the scholarship support received.	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 has: 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 indicate the location of such person’s deployment and indicate 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 will need to file a FAFSA form. Once your school considers you as a graduate status student, you are not eligible for this scholarship.	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 not to exceed the maximum rate that would be charged by the state educational institutions for enrollment. The percentage is determined by the number of eligible students and available appropriations. Students may be pursuing a certificate, diploma or degree program and must be an enlisted member of a Kansas Air/Army National Guard unit. Full-time enrollment 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. The National Guard Educational Assistance is only available for fall and spring semesters.	see KBOR for dates
Kansas Promise Act Scholarship	The Kansas Promise Scholarship was created during the 2021 Kansas Legislative Session to assist students who are enrolled in specified high wage, high demand, or critical need industry programs at eligible Kansas community colleges and technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology, and certain private postsecondary educational institutions. 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.	none
Additional scholarships might be available 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 RN, 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.
Flint Hills Veteran Coalition Scholarship	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's online programs. 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 in mid-March each year. 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 Kansas WorkforceONE 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.