MHS Counselors’ Corner 

All Grade Levels:

• Rotary Youth Leadership Award: Current freshman, sophomores, and juniors are being recruited for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award held in Lawrence, KS. Look for details directly from your grade level counselors!

Seniors: 

• Advisory Topic Next Week: Character Strong 10 – Dream Discussions
• 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.
• 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.
• Geary Riley Saline Alumnae Scholarship Opportunity: The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has an annual scholarship opportunity for an African American female high school senior who wishes to enroll in a degree on a full-time basis at any accredited college or university of their choice. The requirements are a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better and must be involved in the community. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025. The chapter wants to aware 2-3 students up to the amount of $1,000 each. Here is the link: GRS Application or come to the senior office to get a copy. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• Advisory Topic Next Week: Character Strong 10 – Reflecting on Stories
• 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.

Sophomores: 

• Advisory Topic Next Week: Character Strong 10 – To Be Goal Pt. 2
• Social Impact Lab: Kansas State University Departments of Applied Human Sciences and Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work are co-hosting their annual Social Impact Lab on April 2^nd from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM with an optional tour from 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM. Free event for students in grades 7-10 who are interested in learning more about careers in helping professions through hands-on activities. A list of breakout sessions and registration information can be found here: Social Impact Lab Registration. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.

Freshman: 

• Advisory Topic Next Week: Character Strong 10 – Helpful Supports
• Social Impact Lab: Kansas State University Departments of Applied Human Sciences and Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work are co-hosting their annual Social Impact Lab on April 2^nd from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM with an optional tour from 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM. Free event for students in grades 7-10 who are interested in learning more about careers in helping professions through hands-on activities. A list of breakout sessions and registration information can be found here: Social Impact Lab Registration. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.