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Scholarships

The Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Education Foundation sponsors 3 scholarship programs: A $1,000 Foundation Scholarship, a $1,000 Technical Education Scholarship, and the Bonner Springs High School Alumni Association Scholarship. In addition, the Education Foundation supports the Bill Kelly Memorial Scholarship in partnership with the Kelly Family with funds raised through the annual Bill Kelly Alumni Open event. See details below. Applications submitted via BSHS Student Services, all scholarship questions should be sent to Lisa Terrell at terrelll@usd204.net.

Foundation Scholarship

Established in 2011 the Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Education Foundation has awarded as many as 30 $1,000 Scholarships for the Foundation Scholarship. Our purpose is to provide financial support to students pursuing post secondary education endeavors in higher education at a 2 or 4-year college or university.

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​The scholarship is available to any member of the graduating BSHS class who address the criteria for application.

Qualifications:

  • G P A – 3.2

  • Application: The application shall include:

    • A letter of interest that would address the students post-secondary plans and a discussion of why the applicant is applying for the scholarship

    • A resume

    • A transcript

    • Short Essay: The student will have an opportunity to respond to short essay questions on the following focus areas: Character, Volunteerism, and Career Aspirations

Technical Education Scholarship

The Technical Scholarship is to provide financial support to students pursuing post secondary educational endeavors in the vocational and technical arts. The Foundation has awarded as many as 8 $1000 Technical Scholarships.

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This scholarship is for students who plan on completing a 2 Year Certification Vocational/Technical Education Program

Students must be in good standing and will be judged on the following areas:

  • GPA of 2.0 or higher

  • Teacher references (2) ​

  • Completion of application form noting the selected program and goals after completing the program of study

Alumni Scholarship

The BSHS Alumni Scholarship will provide financial support to students pursuing post secondary education endeavors in higher education. The Alumni Scholarship has been awarded since 2012.

Qualifications: 

  • GPA of 3.2 or higher

  • A letter of interest that would address the students post - secondary plans and a discussion of why the applicant is applying for the scholarship

  • A resume

  • A transcript

  • A short essay that focuses on the following areas: character, volunteerism and career aspirations

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