The Ellis Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of skilled trade scholarships to their program.   

Kansas Skilled Trade Scholarship
In partnership with The Patterson Family Foundation.

Eligibility Guidelines 
•    Kansas rural residents pursuing a non-medical skilled trade program at one of our participating Kansas colleges** 
•    Non-traditional students as well as current high school seniors are welcome to apply for this scholarship 
Application Process 
•    Request application information by completing this form
•    If you are a current high school senior, please complete the application in its entirety 
•    If you are a non-traditional student, please complete the application as best you can, we recognize some portions of the application are more tailored to high school seniors 
•    Application opens on December 1 and will remain open until February 15 
•    Not all applicants will be selected for an interview, interviews will be conducted by zoom and finalists will be notified by April 1 
Scholarship Specifics: 
•    Scholarship awards are typically up to $4,000 per year, for up to two consecutive years, total amount awarded will depend on whether you are enrolled in a one or two-year program 
•    All monies are paid directly to the university for college-billed expenses only  
•    We will consider applications for those attending technical schools in Kansas, and priority is given to those attending a technical program at one of our participating Kansas colleges, this list includes technical schools and community colleges across the state: Partnering Colleges & Universities - The Ellis Foundation

For New Applicants:
Visit www.theellisfoundation.org/scholarship-application/.
Enter the login information provided to you by your counselor, or by The Ellis Foundation.
Username: TEF
Password: Ellis2023
Once entered, it will bring you to a new screen where you will be prompted to “Register an Account.” Create a username and password.

Please make a note of your password. Once submitted, you will be brought to the scholarship application. We hope to have this function working properly again shortly.

If you’re having issues with remembering your password, please contact Miranda, at miranda@theellisfoundation.org to have your account reset.
Miranda Kassner
Technical Director of Mentoring and Student Services
The Ellis Foundation 

A list of scholarships can be found at the Olathe Public Schools Foundation website.  Applications open October 1, 2022.  Take advantage of these opportunities made available to Olathe District students. 

OPS Foundations Scholarships

The time is now for women to pursue their dream of a career in the trades and the Jessi Combs Foundation (JCF) is here to fuel those dreams through our annual scholarship program. Jessi Combs was a pioneer female. She worked harder than many – with more grit and determination than most – to earn her position as an expert in several male-dominated industries including the trades. We are dedicated to continuing the work Jessi started including her commitment to inspiring women to pursue a career in the trades. This scholarship program is one of the ways we fulfill our mission to educate, inspire and empower the next-generation of trailblazing and stereo-type breaking women…..like Jessi. More than a scholarship…….the program is a platform for driving change within the cultural fabric of the trades industry; creating pathways for more women to enter, thrive, and succeed. We seek to elevate awareness of the trades as a viable career path for women by shining a spotlight on past scholarship winners, those who are driven to apply and others who have already found fulfillment in their chosen field. Join us by applying or help spread the word by sharing this with someone you know.

Scholarship for women - Jessi Combs Foundation

The Olathe Rotary Club upholds the purpose of Rotary International by its members' involvement in community service activities.  The two Olathe Rotary Clubs will award a $1,000 scholarship to one graduating senior at each of the Olathe Public High Schools who has demonstrated involvement in community service activities and meets specific criteria. Qualifying criteria and application can be found at the link below.

Olathe Rotary Club Scholarship

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Apply here

The Olathe Public Schools Foundation works to support students and teachers across the district every day. The OPSF scholarship program continues to support high school seniors as they graduate and pursue additional education and training. In cooperation with private donors, the Olathe Public Schools Foundation offers more than 40 scholarships for Olathe seniors, including scholarships for specific areas of interest including visual and performing arts, medicine, education and career and technical education programs.

Scholarship applications are open, with application deadlines starting in early March 2022. Please encourage seniors you know to apply for these scholarships. Winter break is a great time to work on applications. Contact the Olathe Public Schools Foundation with questions at 780-8222 or foundation@olatheschools.org 

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