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Kansas State University

Maurine Allison O'Bannon Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to perpetuate the memory of Maurine Allison O’Bannon at Kansas State University. This legacy provides $1000 to undergraduates and to graduate students who are degree seeking at K-State and enrolled in Division of Continuing Education courses.

Scholarship Deadlines

  • Postmark Deadline – Fall Semester Award: April 1
  • Postmark Deadline – Spring Semester Award: November 2
  • Note: Recipients of this scholarship may reapply for subsequent years.

Scholarship Criteria

  1. The student must be 25 years of age or older, and returning to school after a lapse in his/her education.
  2. Accepted in a K-State undergraduate or graduate degree program offered through the Division of Continuing Education
  3. Enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours in K-State Division of Continuing Education courses during the semester he/she receives the scholarship.
  4. Undergraduate students shall have a 2.5 GPA; graduate students shall have a 2.5 undergraduate GPA and a 3.0 GPA for all graduate work.
  5. Preference will be given based upon financial need.

How to Apply

  1. Complete application form and submit all application materials by the deadline.
  2. Submit an essay (two-page minimum) addressing the following:
    • Your career goals, your plans toward achieving them and how your degree will help you meet those goals.
    • How you have been able to succeed in your academic endeavors.
    • Why you need financial assistance in order to continue your academic career.
    • Unique circumstances and obstacles you may be facing.
  3. Submit copies of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  4. Provide documentation to establish financial need in the following format:
    • A copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax return or a Tax Transcript. A tax transcript can be obtained through the IRS; allow 5-10 days to receive your transcript. More information can be found at http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Return-Transcripts. Please do not provide your entire tax return.