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Kansas State University

Maurine Allison O'Bannon Memorial Scholarship

Student Services

The purpose of this scholarship is to perpetuate the memory of Maurine Allison O'Bannon at Kansas State University. This legacy provides $500 to undergraduates and $600 to graduate students who are degree seeking at K-State and enrolled in Division of Continuing Education courses.

Scholarship Deadlines

  • Postmark Deadline – Fall 2009 Award: June 19, 2009
  • Postmark Deadline – Spring 2010 Award: November 6, 2009

Scholarship Criteria

  1. The student must meet ONE of these criteria: 21 years of age or older, a parent, or returning after a lapse in his/her education.
  2. Shall be accepted in a K-State undergraduate or graduate degree program.
  3. Shall be 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. Shall have established financial need.

How to Apply

  1. Complete application form and submit all application materials by the deadline above.
  2. Provide documentation to establish financial need in the following formats:
    • A copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Form.
    • (optional) A copy of the Financial Aid Award Letter (2006-2007 school year).
    • (optional) Any additional records such as copies of Veterans benefits or public assistance.
  3. Submit a one page, typed summary describing:
    • Biographical information
    • Career goals and plans toward achieving them; explain 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.
  4. Undergraduate students: If you have never attended Kansas State university before and this will be your first semester, please submit a photocopy of any transcripts with your prior credit hours and GPA earned.
  5. Graduate students: Submit a photocopy of your undergraduate transcript, indicating degree earned, and a photocopy of your graduate transcript.