Scholarships

As college scholarship information arrives, it will be posted on the web page. It is impossible to have all the scholarship information for each university. The best place to check departmental scholarships of the university is to go to the university webpage. To be considered for a university scholarship, most schools require that the student be first admitted to the university. Complete the admission application to the school of your choice.

Check the bulletin board outside the counselor’s office for other college information. Please check it out early. Scholarship deadlines will arrive quickly.

Local Scholarships

Due date is April 1 unless another date is indicated in the scholarship description.

Royce M. Teeter Memorial Scholarship – is available to current senior students that expect to graduate from Oakley High School. Students must take the following classes: Introduction to Auto Technology, Auto Technology I, and Auto Technology II (if offered). Students must have taken the ACT and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 at the end of the first semester of the senior year. Students must enroll in a vocational school in one of the following curricula: Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Engineering Technology or Aviation Technology. Scholarship amount is $300 to be applied to tuition and/or books and be credited to the fall semester. Students applying must submit a high school transcript/ACT score, and the application must be typed. Deadline is April 1st.

Lewis D. Zemanek Memorial FFA Scholarship – This scholarship will be given to a student who has completed four years of agriculture education and is a member of the Oakley FFA Chapter and is pursuing a post secondary education. The object of this scholarship is to provide an incentive to FFA members to become an active member in all levels of the FFA. The areas this scholarship will be selected on are leadership activities, supervised agricultural experience, and financial need. There are two parts to be completed: the application form with signature and a copy of the National FFA Scholarship application summary. Contact the Oakley High School Ag Teacher for more details. This scholarship will be presented at the Oakley FFA Parent Member Banquet. Amount is $100. Deadline is February 15.

Charles Bartlett Scholarship - for any Oakley High School graduating senior that plans to pursue a post-high school education at a vocational school, trade school, community college or four year college or university. Applications must be types or computer generated. Scholarship received after successfully completing the 1st semester of college or vocational school. Deadline is April 1st.

Prosecutor's Charitable Trust Scholarship - Established by the City Clerk's office of Oakley. For graduating seniors planning to pursue their education. Deadline is April 1.

Christin A. Molstad Memorial Scholarship – One $500 scholarship. Student must be a current senior at Oakley High School and plan to graduate from Oakley High School. Student must pursue a post secondary education and the student must demonstrate sincerity of purpose and need for this scholarship. Deadline is April 1st.

Gary L Fulton Scholarship to NWKTC – students wanting to attend the NWKTC should apply for this scholarship. Due April 26.

Mel McGuire Memorial Scholarship – for any graduating senior meeting the following criteria: 1) plan to further their education; 2) fill out application with official transcript; 3) express desire to work as a volunteer in community service and in essay tell what your role is in community service and what you plant to do in the future to assist others. Applicant must have a family relationship to a former or present member of the Oakley Fire Department. Mail application, essays, and transcript to: Mel McGuire Memorial Scholarship, c/o Connie Bowman RR2, Box 123, Smith Center, KS 67967.

Oakley Alumni Association - for all seniors pursuing post secondary training.

PEO Scholarship – any female who needs financial assistance to continue post secondary education should apply. Applications must be typed. Daughters of PEO members are not eligible for this scholarship.

Rae Prickett Scholarship – any graduating senior who is a descendent of a Monument alumni (child or a grandchild) or an associate member of the class of 1966 should apply who wants to further their education. If you drop out of school before the end of the first semester all money must be repaid in full.

OEA Scholarship – Must be a graduate of Oakley High School, need financial assistance to continue education, have a strong desire to continue education, and submit a new application. The applicant must write a paragraph describing why their is a need for financial assistance and a paragraph explaining the desire to continue pursuing an education. The scholarship amount is $100.00. Neatness is evaluated. Deadline is April 1st.

Sporer Scholarship - for Heavy Equipment Operator Training at North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit, Kansas.

Sporer Scholarship - for Diesel Mechanics Training at North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit, Kansas.

Sporer Scholarship - for Diesel Mechanics Training at Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kansas.

Bud Ward Scholarship – attended school in Oakley –Monument USD 274, Triplains-Winona USD 275, or Brewster USD 314 and have completed at least 15 hours postsecondary education. Scholarship funds will be used for tuition or books at school of candidate’s choice. Need to send a high school transcript, college or technical school transcript, and graduate student evidence of acceptance to graduate program with filled out application. Two reference letters are also needed. Application deadline is June 15 to Bud Ward Scholarship, 430 La Casa Drive, Colby, Kansas 67701-3924.

Kevin Zimmerman Memorial Basketball Scholarship – 2 scholarships (one male and one female) with 2.8 GPA pursuing a post-secondary education. Must have participated in high school basketball program for four years, involved in school and community activities, submit data-sheet resume indicating in and out of school activities, honors and work-job history. Write original history on his/her career goals and how the leadership qualities he/she developed have helped him/her to excel. (Present at the Athletic Banquet).

Pete Henry Scholarship - His dream is to assist local students to further their education. He has established a foundation to award academic and technical training scholarships. If you are a self-starting, determined individual with leadership and work experience from Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Logan, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas or Wallace counties you are encuraged to apply. Pete hopes to give others the opportunity to fulfill their dreams.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS-Please see the counselor for details. There are many scholarships available. The list changes monthly.

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