MHS Counselors’ Corner

Seniors: 

• Advisory Topic Next Week: Digital Balance/Well-Being & Relationships

• SENIORS! We have tons of added scholarships to our website and scholarship list. Go to the following link to view the scholarship list and many other scholarships: MHS Financial Aid and Scholarships 
• Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools Foundation Scholarship Opportunities: Seniors, we have specific scholarship opportunities for Manhattan High students. Create an account and apply here ASAP, deadlines are approaching: GMCF Scholarships. These are also listed on our Financial Aid and Scholarships page on the previous bullet point above.
• Konza Rotary Merit Scholarship: Konza Rotary Club of Manhattan is making $4,500 worth of scholarships available to current MHS Seniors. These monies will be distributed as three (3) individual $1,500 scholarships. Apply here: Konza Rotary Club Application. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact Kirk Crabtree at kirkcrabtree1@gmail.com or (785) 492-0219 with any questions.
• Financial Scholars Essay Contest: Five winners will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship based on an essay that covers topics surrounding financial literacy. Please help us share this great opportunity with high school seniors in your community. Essays and entry forms are due on April 1, 2025. Official rules, flyer, and entry form are available at KansasFinancialScholars. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• Scholarship Opportunity: 2025 high school seniors in any Riley County School can apply for the MAREA Scholarship. Applications are due March 21, 2025 and all fields of post-secondary study are considered including four-year universities, two-year community colleges, and technical schools. Pick up an application in Ms. Bonnette’s office. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• Coyote Day Career and College Fair: Meet with members of the Kansas Air National Guard to explore service opportunities and benefits like 100% paid tuition. College representatives across Kansas will attend to discuss educational opportunities. Lunch is provided! RSVP by April 1st at (785) 861-4295

Juniors: 

• Advisory Topic Next Week: Digital Balance/Well-Being & Relationships
• Horatio Alger Scholarships: Juniors have the opportunity to apply for over 600 scholarships with offers up to $25,000 each. Apply by March 1, 2025 here: Horatio Alger Scholarship Application. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• PEO Star Local Scholarship: Junior Girls Only, if you have at least a 3.0 GPA and have been involved in activities, you are eligible to apply. This is a scholarship that will be given during senior year, but the process starts now. To get an application, email Mrs. Bahr- rachelleb@usd383.org or stop by the junior office. Due Date: March 15. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• Class of 2026 Cameron Impact Scholarship: Early deadline is May 21, 2025, a max of 3,000 applications meeting the following eligibility: 3.7 cumulative, unweighted GPA, US Citizen, and demonstrated passion for community, leadership, and extracurriculars. For more information, click the following link: Cameron Impact Scholarship. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.

• Coyote Day Career and College Fair: Meet with members of the Kansas Air National Guard to explore service opportunities and benefits like 100% paid tuition. College representatives across Kansas will attend to discuss educational opportunities. Lunch is provided! RSVP by April 1st at (785) 861-4295

Sophomores: 

• Advisory Topic Next Week: Digital Balance/Well-Being & Relationships

Freshman: 

• Advisory Topic Next Week: Digital Balance/Well-Being & Relationships