Basehor-Linwood Education Foundation Scholarship Opportunites

A.B.L.E. Teachers Association Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $500 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Students seeking a future career in education
Essay: Yes
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

A.K. & Bessie Mussett Scholarship

Amount: 4 – $500 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Open to all seniors
Essay: None
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $700 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Students majoring in education
May be Community College or 4-year College
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Basehor Bluejay PTO Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $250 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Must have attended BES/BIS for at least one year
Must have been a CareCat at least one semester for BES or BIS
Minimum GPA of 3.5
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Basehor Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Amount: 3 – $500 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Graduating senior of BLHS
3.2 or higher GPA
Evidence of school/community service
Must provide evidence of enrollment in a postsecondary program before money will be awarded
Essay: Essay on the topic: “Discuss why it is important to be connected to your community.”
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Basehor Lions Club Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $1,000 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Financial Need
Essay: Essay (100 words) stating why applicant deserves the scholarship
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Organization

Basehor Community Volunteers Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $500 scholarship ($250 per semester)
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Graduating BLHS senior who plans to enroll in a technical school
Financial need
Community volunteer service
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: To recipient, $250 first semester and $250 second semester
Selection: Organization

Basehor Gold Pride Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $300 scholarship ($250 per semester)
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Graduating BLHS senior who plans to enroll in a technical school
Financial need
GPA 2.0 or higher
Essay: Student must write a short paragraph explaining why they are choosing their future career path, 250 words or less
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the organization
Selection: Organization

Basehor VFW #11499 Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $500 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Community service
School/community leadership
Proof of family member’s military service
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Essay: Essay of 300-500 words on the topic:
“Why is service important in your school or community?
How have you been impacted by the service in your family?”
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Organization

Basehor-Linwood Education Foundation Scholarship

Amount: 10 – $1,000 scholarships (2 of which are TEC), 10 – $2,00 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 or higher GPA
Community service
Activities
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Basehor-Linwood Mentors & CareCats Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $500 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: CareCats participant during junior or senior year
Community/School District volunteerism
National Points of Light volunteer service requirements
Recommendations-per teacher who mentored applicant
Total hours served, and how they were served within USD 458
Essay: Essay of 100 words or more on volunteering in the community or as a CareCat, how giving of yourself and your time has changed you as an individual and how has it impacted the lives of others
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Basehor-Linwood Mentors & CareCats Advisory Board

BIS Student Council Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $250 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: GPA 3.5 or above
Attended BIS all three years
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Basehor-Linwood Education Foundation (BLEF)

Bittel Family Scholarship for Math and Science

Amount: 1 – $1,500 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Graduating senior from BLHS
Must complete Kansas Board of Regents State Scholar Curriculum
Must attend a four-year Regents program in Kansas or an equivalent accredited program at an out-of-state college or university (no online institutions)
Must show evidence of school and/or community leadership
For students majoring in math, science, or a health-related field
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

BLHS Booster Club Scholarship

Amount: TBD
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Booster family membership for at least 1 year of the senior’s high school career
Essay: None
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

BLHS Outstanding Endeavor Award Sponsored by Steve and Betty Chellgren

Amount: 1 – $1,200 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Consistent demonstration of determination and motivation to succeed
Post-secondary education plans at two-year, four-year, or technical program
School and community involvement
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Mr. & Mrs. Chellgren

BLMS Booster Club Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $500 scholarship – 1 Male & 1 Female
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Attended BLMS all three years
Minimum GPA of 3.5
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Bobcat Kids Wrestling Club Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $500 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Must have wrestled for BLHS all four years of high school
Must be on course to graduate and maintain a 3.0 GPA
Essay: Short essay explaining “How the sport of wrestling has influenced your life.”
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Bobcat Kids Club Board of Directors

Lady Cat Wrestling Club Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $500 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Must have wrestled for BLHS all four years of high school
Must be on course to graduate and maintain a 3.0 GPA
Essay: Short essay explaining “How the sport of wrestling has influenced your life.”
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Bobcat Kids Club Board of Directors

Class of ’91 Scholarship – In Honor of Craig Moody

Amount: TBD
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Attending a Trade School or Accredited College
Essay: Short essay describing a time in your life that has shaped who you are as a person
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Organization

Colten Foster: My Story Isn’t Over Yet Foundation

Amount: 1 – $1,000 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Attend technical school
Essay: Essay containing information regarding the following: 1) Describe career interest and why you are choosing the path of technical school; 2) We all experience times of difficulty, anxiety, or stress in our lives. Describe how you have managed these struggles and the strategies you will use to continue to grow stronger. 3) Share your thoughts on how you would promote mental health awareness.
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Colten Foster Foundation

Community National Bank Scholarship

Amount: $3,000 – 1 or 2 (split $1,500 each)
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Financial Services Career Interest
Strong sense of responsibility, kind to others, timely in work, strong work productivity
3.5 or better GPA
Essay: None
How funds are disbursed: Directly to students on Academic Awards night by Bank representatives
Selection: Scholarship Selection Committee

Easton Bus Service Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $500 scholarships (1 for SPED & 1 For Gen ED)
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: C or better GPA (2.00+ maintained)
Attended BLHS for four years (grades 9-12)
Essay: None
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Organization

Envirotech Heating and Cooling Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $750 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Must be enrolled in or attending an accredited technical or trade school after graduation (e.g. HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Auto,Nursing, etc.)
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Student must provide one “quote” that inspires them. An example: “If you can dream it, you can do it” Walt Disney
Essay: Short essay explaining why you are choosing the field of study you plan to enter
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Envirotech Heating and Cooling Corporate Officers

Faye Carney Gehl Scholarship

Amount: Secret until Graduation Ceremony
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Well-rounded student
Leadership skills
Community service and/or activities
School activities – sports, clubs, leadership roles
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

First State Bank Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $750 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Open to all seniors
Essay No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Gray Hawk Elementary School PTO Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $250 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: CareCat for at least one semester at Gray Hawk or another elementary school in district
2.5 GPA or higher
Essay: None
How funds are disbursed: Directly to institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Graves Family Scholarship Trust

Amount: 1 – $1,000 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Above average GPA
Post-Secondary: Technical or Academic
Education Interest
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Organization

Hoffman Family Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $500 Scholarships – One each for healthcare & business
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Pursuing a post-secondary study in the healthcare
Pursuing a post-secondary study in business
Essay: No
How Funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Industrial Service Technologies & Holdings Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $1,000
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA or higher or letter of recommendation from teacher/coach
Interested in College or trade school
Essay: No
How Funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Organization

JAG Scholarship

Amount: TBD
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Must be a graduating senior in the JAG program
Must plan future training to meet educational/career goals
Essay: Completion of application available from JAG instructor
Interview with JAG selection committee
How funds are disbursed: Directly to institution by BLEF
Selection: JAG Scholarship Committee

Joshua Gaffney Memorial Scholarship Fund

Amount: 2 – $500 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0
Student Athlete
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Klinkenberg Scholarship-In Memory of George Simon & Naomi Hill Klinkenberg

Amount: 1 -$2,000
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Student plans to attend a Community College or Trade School
The scholarship can be renewed for a second year if reasonable academic progrss is made in the first year
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Recommendation from the BLHS Scholarship Selection Committee to the scholarship governing body.

Linwood Elementary School PTC Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $400.00 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Student must have attended Linwood Elementary School at least two years
Essay: None
How funds are disbursed: Directly to institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Linwood High School Alumni Association Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $300 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Student must have attended Linwood Elementary School and/or be a decendant of a Linwood High School Alumni.
GPA of 2.5 or better
Essay: Yes – A short statement of how Linwood impacted your life
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Organization

Linwood Lions Club Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $2,00 scholarships ($500 for each of four semesters)
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Community activities/citizenship
Leadership
Financial need
Essay: Essay (100 words) stating why applicant deserves the scholarship
How funds are disbursed: By Organization own app
Selection: Organization

Linwood Masonic Lodge Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $300 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Recipient has a relative in Masons or affiliate organization
Recipient has a Linwood address
Attending vocational school or community college
Essay: None
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Organization

Lynnmark Mercantile Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $1,000 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Miroslav Staresinic Memorial Trades Education Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $1,000 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Must be enrolled in or attending an accredited technical or trade school
Essay: No
How Funds are disbursed: Paid directly to institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

New Century Club Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $500 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Portfolio submitted
Career/School interest (Fine Art major or minor)
Essay: (See application in special scholarships folder)
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: By Organization

No Excuses Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $750 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Financial need
At least B average
4 years Powerlifting
Drug-free male student with no disciplinary issues
A student without excuses who is overcoming life circumstances
Essay: None
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Donor with input from BLHS Staff

Ray Hattaway Memorial Fund Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $500 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Must have attended CNA program through BLHS CTE Center
GPA of 3.0
Must be attending nursing school
Current or past students of CNA program may apply
Essay: None
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Reece Nichols Premier Realty Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $750 Scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0; good attendance
Essay: No
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Tad Hooker Scholarship Fund

Amount: 1 – $1,000
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: GPA
Essay: Include in the essay: Briefly tell us about yourself and why you want us to consider you for this scholarship. Do you have the financial means to pay the remaining cost of the program you are entering? Share special abilities and/or accomplishments, participation in school or community activities, work experience, educational/occupational goals, and what success looks like to you.
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Organization

The Ricky McDowell Music Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $1,500
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Career interest/major in music
History of representing BLHS through music
At least a 1 minute video or audio audition
Essay: Yes – 1-3 page essay why they deserve this scholarship

Ted Anderson Memorial Fund

Amount: 2 – $500 Scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: None
Essay: 1. Explain your future plans and where you see yourself in 5-years
2. How will this scholarship help you?
3. Why do you feel you are the best candidate for this scholarship?
4. How has a teacher influenced your life in a positive way?
5. What book are you currently reading and why?
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Union Bank & Trust Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $1.000 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.4
Minimum ACT-22, SAT-1100
Extracurricular Activities
Community Service
Essay: Essay describing yourself and your plans for your future
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: Organization

USD 458 Administration Scholarship

Amount: 2 – $1,000 scholarships
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: One scholarship for a student pursuing a college degree; one scholarship for pursuing a technical/vocational education
Essay: Essay: Describe how your experiences at Basehor-Linwood schools have prepared you in determining your plans for the future."
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Ward L. Kiester Memorial Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $600 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Open to all seniors
Essay: None
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Irene Neis Kiester Memorial Scholarship

Amount: 1 – $600 scholarship
Selection/Eligibility Criteria: Open to all seniors
Essay: None
How funds are disbursed: Directly to the Institution by BLEF
Selection: BLHS Scholarship Committee

Award: Varies

Deadline: 03/01/2025

Supplemental Questions

Which scholarships are you wanting to be considered for?
What elementary school did you attend?
How many years have you been with USD 458?
Provide a supporting statement which indicates that you have demonstrated good citizenship at school.
Write an essay of purpose, not to exceed 500 words, describing your goals and plans. Support this information with your personal experiences and how they have influenced you in determining your future plans. (Students exceeding 500 words may be penalized.)
You will need 3 completed recommendation forms completed to be considered: 2 from teachers and 1 from a community member outside of your family.
- Please provide the name and email of a member of your community that can complete your recommendation.
- Please provide the name and email of a teacher that can complete your recommendation (1 of 2)
- Please provide the name and email of a teacher that can complete your recommendation (1 of 2)
Composite ACT score
A.B.L.E. Teacher Association Essay: Explain why you would be a good teacher.
Basehor Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Write an essay, not to exceed 500 words, on the following topic: "Discuss why it is important to be connected to your community."
Basehor Gold Pride Scholarship: Explain why you are choosing your future career path
Basehor VFW…: Write an essay, 300 - 500 words, on the topic: “Why is service important in your school or community? How have you been impacted by the service in your family?”
Basehor-Linwood Mentors & CareCats Scholarship: Write an essay, of 100 words or more, describing being a Care Cat and/or community volunteer, how giving of yourself and your time has changed you, as an individual, and impacted the lives of others.
Basehor Lions Club Scholarship: Write an essay, not to exceed 100 words, describing why applicant deserves scholarship.
BLHS Booster Club Scholarship: Write an essay, between 300 and 500 words, describing the importance of volunteering in your school and/or community, and describing how your own volunteer work has impacted you.
BLMS Booster Club Scholarship:
- A) Describe High School Honors below.
- B) Dates which you attended Basehor-Linwood Middle School:
- C) Write an essay, not to exceed 500 words, on how the education you received at BLMS prepared you for high school and the future.
Bobcat Kids Wrestling Club Scholarship: Write a short essay explaining "how the sport of wrestling has influenced your life."
Class of ’91 Scholarship – In Honor of Craig Moody: Short essay describing a time in your life that has shaped who you are as a person
Colten Foster: My Story Isn't Over Yet Foundation: Write an essay regarding your career interest and reason for choosing a technical school path… how you have managed life stressors and the strategies you will use to continue to grow stronger… how you would promote mental health awareness.
Envirotech Heating and Cooling Scholarship: Write a short essay explaining why you are choosing the field of study you plan to enter.
Linwood High School Alumni Association Essay: A short statement of how Linwood impacted your life, either by going to Linwood Elementary, if you are related to a LHS alum, who is that Alum & how have they impacted your life or if you have helped serve at our banquets.
Linwood Lions Club Scholarship: Write an essay, not to exceed 100 words, describing why applicant deserves scholarship.
Lynnmark Scholarship Fund: Provide a brief summary of how your family has shaped who you are today.
Union Bank & Trust Scholarship: Write an essay, not to exceed 500 words, describing yourself and your plans for the future.
USD 458 Administration Scholarship: Write an essay, not to exceed 500 words, describing how your experiences at Basehor-Linwood schools have prepared you in determining your plans for the future.
The Ricky McDowell Music Scholarship Essay: Why do you deserve this scholarship? Attach an essay that is 1-3 pages.
Tad Hooker Scholarship Fund: Include in the essay: Briefly tell us about yourself and why you want us to consider you for this scholarship. Do you have the financial means to pay the remaining cost of the program you are entering? Share special abilities and/or accomplishments, participation in school or community activities, work experience, educational/occupational goals, and what success looks like to you.
Ted Anderson Memorial Fund: 1. Explain your future plans and where you see yourself in 5-years 2. How will this scholarship help you? 3. Why do you feel you are the best candidate for this scholarship? 4. How has a teacher influenced your life in a positive way? 5. What book are you currently reading and why?
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