Sayler-Barbour Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2024

Closes: 3/1/2024

Sayler-Barbour Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of Kansas, especially those with ties to the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Kansas, who are interested in attending college in any state.

Win up to

$1,000

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

This program is open to residents of Kansas who are graduating high school seniors, high school graduates desiring to return to school for additional training, or students currently enrolled in college.

Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at a college, university, community college, junior college, or technical school in any state.

They must be able to verify that an ancestor was a passenger on the Mayflower through a relative who is a current or former member of the Society or a senior member of the Society.

Selection is based on that essay (organization15%, accuracy of facts 20%, grammar-15%, spelling-15%), preparation and submission of the application (5%), academic achievement (15%), references (10%), and a paragraph on how this award will help them attain their career goals (5%).

U.S. citizenship is required.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

Location

Country: US
State: KS

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen

Affiliations

Society of Mayflower Descendants

Situation

Nontraditional / Returning Student

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