Allen Scholarships

Attention High School StudentsONLY High school students who earned a scholarship in Spring 2024 will be eligible to apply for 2024-25, please contact the financial aid office for more information.

Scholarship Requirements

Unless otherwise indicated, the following requirements apply to all institutional and endowment association scholarships and grants-in-aid:

Must be enrolled in at least 12 hours that begin the first week of the semester
Must earn at least 12 credit hours each semester
Require a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, based on a 4.0 scale.
Students who have attempted 96 credit hours or have a degree are not eligible
Scholarships apply only for the fall and spring semesters – scholarships are not available for the summer term
Only one scholarship will be awarded to an individual student
Scholarships are reviewed and renewed each semester
Priority selection date is May 1st for the fall semester and November 1st for the spring semester
Academic scholarship application deadline is August 1st for the fall and January 1st spring semester
Applicants who have earned less than 12 credit hours of college coursework must submit a final high school transcript or GED score. Those who have earned at least 12 credit hours of college coursework must submit transcripts for previous college courses. Transcripts must be received prior to the first day of the semester.

Scholarship Application

Scholarships and Grants

Academic Scholarships - Kansas Residents Only

Presidential Academic Scholarship

3.75 and above cumulative GPA or equivalent GED score is required
Must be a Kansas resident
Scholarship includes tuition, student and instructional material fees up to 18 hours per semester.
Fees do not include technology fees
Must earn 12 hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above to renew (based on a 4.0 scale)
If the cumulative GPA falls below 3.75, student will be awarded Deans or Merit if criteria is met
Only need to reapply if academic scholarship has been lost
Must complete the Scholarship Application and submit transcripts or GED scores to apply

Deans Academic Scholarship

3.50-3.74 cumulative GPA or equivalent GED score is required
Must be a Kansas resident
Scholarship includes tuition and instructional material fees up to 18 hours per semester
Must earn 12 hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.5-3.74 to renew (based on a 4.0 scale)
If the cumulative GPA falls below 3.50 student will be awarded Merit if criteria is met
Only need to reapply if academic scholarship has been lost
Must complete the Scholarship Application and submit transcripts or GED scores to apply

Merit Academic Scholarship

3.00-3.49 cumulative GPA or equivalent GED score is required
Must be a Kansas resident
Scholarship includes $700 per semester for tuition
Must earn 12 hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0-3.49 to renew (based on a 4.0 scale)
Only need to reapply if academic scholarship has been lost
Must complete the Scholarship Application and submit transcripts or GED scores to apply

Activity/Program Scholarships

Activity/Program scholarships are offered for:

Agriculture
Allen Flame - Newspaper
Art
Collegiate Farm Bureau
Collegiate Quiz Bowl
Criminal Justice
Education Majors
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Graphic Design
HOSA - Future Health Professionals
Livestock Judging
Machining & Manufacturing Tech
Music
Student Ambassador
Theatre
Athletic Team Managers - Click here to contact the coach of your sport of interest.

Requirements are:

Signed letter of intent and 2.0 cumulative GPA is required
Recipients are selected by the sponsor through letters of intent.
The scholarship amount is specified in the letter of intent.
Must earn 12 hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to retain the scholarship
Must live onsite or receive permission to live offsite from the Director of Student Life
Must sign a letter of intent each academic year. Must be signed no later than the last day to add classes.

Select an activity you are interested in, from the list above, to submit the appropriate application or email the sponsor about your interest.

Athletic Scholarships

Athletic scholarships are offered for the following sports:

Men's	Women's
Basketball	Basketball
Baseball	Softball
Cross-Country	Cross-Country
Track	Track
Soccer	Soccer
Cheer & Dance	Volleyball
Athletic Training	Cheer & Dance
	Athletic Training

Requirements for the scholarship are:

Signed letter of intent.
Recipients are selected by the coach through letters of intent.
The scholarship amount is specified in the letter of intent.
Must be eligible and remain eligible by NJCAA, Region VI, and KJCCC rules.
Must live onsite or receive permission to live offsite from the Director of Student Life
Must sign a letter of intent each academic year

Click here to submit a recruiting form for your sport

Endowment Scholarships

Donors who provide support for scholarships may have a named scholarship
Students who complete the Scholarship Application and submit transcripts or GED scores will be notified if they meet the criteria and are selected for a named scholarship
The following scholarships require an additional application:
Endowment Scholarships are reviewed and awarded by the Endowment Association Scholarship Committee matching donor preferences with applicant qualifications.
All students receiving named scholarships must
- Attend the Allen Endowment Association Scholarship luncheon in the fall
- Send a thank you to the donor of their scholarship
- Provide 3 hours of community service

Early Start Scholarship

Priority Deadline: May 31

The Early Start Scholarship is a summer program designed to help first-time college students needing developmental coursework. Students who meet the criteria for the program will receive tuition and instructional material fees scholarships for summer courses.

In order to be eligible for the Early Start Scholarship, a student must not have attended college since receiving a diploma or GED, must show need for developmental level coursework in at least two areas (English, math, and/or reading) and be enrolled full-time for the following fall.

During the first summer of enrollment, students will receive scholarships for developmental courses only, so that they are better prepared for college-level work in the fall.

Early Start Scholarship students will be eligible to receive a summer scholarship for college-level coursework during their second summer of enrollment if they maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Click Here to Apply for the Early Start Scholarship

Allen County Grant

This grant is given to residents of Allen County (KS).

A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for eligibility and renewal
Application is not required to receive grant
Must submit transcripts or GED scores
Scholarship is based on enrolled credit hours:
3-5 credit hours $100 per semester
6-8 credit hours $200 per semester
9-11 credit hours $300 per semester
12 or more credit hours $400 per semester

Employee Grant

Faculty, staff, and adjuncts with a 2.0 cumulative GPA are eligible
Adjuncts must be teaching to be eligible or have taught during the spring for a summer term
Must have supervisor's approval
Scholarship includes tuition and instructional material fees to 18 hours per semester
Fees include student fees, and technology fees
Must complete the Grants for Employees and Their Families Application and submit transcripts or GED scores to apply.
Enrollment is on a space-available basis

Employee Spouse or Dependent Grant

Spouses or dependent children as defined by the IRS of full-time employees are eligible
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to receive and retain this grant
Must have supervisor's approval
Scholarship includes tuition and instructional material fees.
Must complete the Grants for Employees and Their Families Application and submit transcripts or GED scores to apply.
Enrollment is on a space available basis

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