Senior Scholars are nominated by their high school counselors/school administrators. Counselors/administrators  may nominate one alternate Senior Scholar per school. If the initial nomination chooses not to attend SCCC, the alternate student may be approved instead. 

High School Seniors must have at least a 3.0 GPA to be nominated by their school counselor/school administrator. Counselors may further base their decision on student’s extra-curricular activities, awards, and/or community service. 

Scholarship recipients will receive a $3200 per year  scholarship  for the maximum of  two academic (fall & spring) years of study at Seward County Community College. Scholarships are limited and nominating a student does not guarantee this award. 

 Beginning October 1, 2026, The Senior Scholar Nomination Form will be available and must be submitted and completed no later than February 1, 2027. Recipients will be selected by March 1, 2027, and notifications will be sent out based on the option selected by counselors/school administrators.

Once the Senior Scholar has been notified of their award, the following requirements must be met.  Failure to satisfy these requirements can lead to cancellation of the scholarship.

• A 2027-2028 General Scholarship Application must be completed before the scholarship is awarded.
• Recipients must accept their scholarship through the MySaints portal
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Recipients must enroll and complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours per semester.
• Recipients must be involved in at least one student club/organization each semester at SCCC

The nomination form below is ONLY  to be used by counselors & high school administrators.

To nominate a student,  please use the 2027-2028 Senior Scholar Nomination Form.

The Presidential Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship awarded by Seward County Community College awarded to students in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas who represent the ideals of excellence, scholarship, and leadership.  Presidential Scholars will represent Seward County Community College and their hometowns as they engage with community members, interact with civic and business leaders, and participate in a variety of special activities and events designed to support their growth and aspirations as they begin their higher education journey. Students will have the opportunity to engage and develop leadership skills by working with the executive team and President of Seward County Community College.

Recipients of the Presidential Scholarship will receive a $3200  scholarship per year (fall & spring) for the maximum of  two academic years of study; if the Presidential Scholar has a 3.50 or higher GPA, they may have the opportunity of working three hours per week in the Admissions Office as a tour guide for an additional $1600 scholarship for the year. Students will also have the opportunity to move into the dormitories a week prior to other students.

The Presidential Scholarship is renewable for the sophomore year for those recipients who have completed their freshman year with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (or a cumulative GPA of 3.50 if serving as a tour guide) or higher.  A renewal Scholarship & Grant Application must be completed and submitted to the Financial Aid Office no later than February 1, 2027, for the scholarship to be awarded for the sophomore year.

Presidential Scholarship Criteria:

The following criteria must be met to be considered for the Seward County Community College Presidential Scholarship.  All the following must be completed no later than February 1, 2027.

• Submit an Application for Admission and a TB Questionnaire, if not already filed.
• Complete the 2027-2028 General Scholarship Application (*online, available October 1, 2026).
  • Must be on file before the scholarship is awarded.
  • Answer the question within the application that asks if the student is applying to the Presidential Scholarship.
    • This will prompt a series of additional questions students must answer to be considered for the scholarship. 
    • Submit a 7-Semester High School Transcript. Students must be graduating with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4-point scale).
  • Complete Interview-students will be contacted for interview. Please be sure to provide current contact information.

Once the Presidential Scholar has been notified of their award, the following requirements must be met.  Failure to complete these requirements can lead to cancellation of the scholarship.

• Recipients must accept their scholarship through the MySaints portal
• Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or a cumulative 3.5 GPA  to maintain eligibility to work in the Admissions Office
• Recipients must enroll and complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each semester with the majority of courses being in-person
• Recipients must attend Presidential Leadership Meetings and service projects
• Recipients must attend the Introduction to Leadership course equivalent to 1-credit hour
• Reside in campus housing, unless living at home with parents/guardians

This scholarship provides free tuition and student fees to high school students enrolled in Fellowship Baptist Academy, Liberal High School, Southwestern Heights High School, and privately operated home schools in Seward County or high school students residing in Seward County, KS who take college courses with SCCC.

Eligibility:

• To begin eligibility, a student must earn a 2.0 college GPA the first semester
• Maintain a 2.5 college GPA after their first semester of classes
• No credit hour limit
• Scholarship covers a first attempt at each course only (unless dropped prior to 100% refund deadline)
• Does NOT cover applied course fees or books
• Covers courses offered through SCCC only

*NOTE – Career Technical Education (CTE) classes are still available at no cost to the student through the Kansas Senate Bill (155) ‘Excel in CTE’ program.

With this scholarship, high school students residing in or enrolled in high schools in Meade, Haskell, Morton, Stevens, Grant, and Stanton counties and privately operated home schools in these counties who take college courses with SCCC, will pay a flat tuition rate of $50 per course.

Eligibility:

• To begin eligibility, a student must earn a 2.0 college GPA the first semester
• Maintain a 2.5 college GPA, after their first semester
• No credit hour limit
• Scholarship covers a first attempt at each course only (unless dropped prior to 100% refund deadline)
• Does NOT cover applied course fees or books
• Covers courses offered through SCCC only

*NOTE – Career Technical Education (CTE) classes are still available at no cost to the student through the Kansas Senate Bill (155) ‘Excel in CTE’ program.