Scholarships and Grants
GPACAC Student Scholarships
We are proud to fund thirteen annual student scholarships each year. Ten scholarships will be awarded to students attending high school in the three GPACAC membership states of Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma and three scholarships will be awarded to college students from our membership states planning to transfer to a different post-secondary institution. Please refer to the scholarship information on this website for more details on each opportunity.
All awards are intended to help pay for tuition, housing, fees and/or books. Scholarship recipients will be notified of the decision by email. These scholarships are a one-time award and will be mailed to students' postsecondary institution of choice.
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recent winners and past year recipients.
Congratulations to our 2026 Student Scholarship Winners!
GPACAC High School Student Scholarship
GPACAC High School Student Scholarship
GPACAC High School Student Scholarship
Nine scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded each year. Students must meet all the following scholarship requirements listed below:
- Be a member of the Class of 2027
- Attend high school/home school in Nebraska, Kansas, or Oklahoma
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Must be planning on attending a 2 or 4 year educational institution, enrolling in the fall following their high school graduation
- Complete Scholarship Essay(s)
- Complete the application form
Important Dates:
Scholarship application opens October 15th and closes February 15th. Recipients will be notified in early April.
Paul Max Service Student Scholarship
GPACAC High School Student Scholarship
GPACAC High School Student Scholarship
The award goes to one student in the Great Plains region each year. The scholarship amount is $1,000. Students must meet all the following scholarship requirements listed below:
- Be a member of the Class of 2027
- Attend high school/home school in Nebraska, Kansas, or Oklahoma
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 and above (or equivalent)
- Have completed a minimum of 100 community service hours from freshman year to date of application
- Complete the scholarship application
Important Dates:
Scholarship application open October 15th and close February 15th. Recipients will be notified in early April.
Transfer Student Scholarships
GPACAC High School Student Scholarship
Transfer Student Scholarships
Three scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to college transfer students. Students must meet all the following scholarship requirements listed below:
Scholarship Requirements:
- Plan to transfer college or universities for the Fall of 2027
- Have a home address in Nebraska, Kansas, or Oklahoma
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Complete the application form, including the essay on the application.
Important Dates:
Scholarship applications open October 15th and close February 15th. Recipients will be notified in early April.
Conference Grants for GPACAC Members
Grant opportunities are intended for high school counselors and college admissions professionals who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend the Annual Conference due to financial constraints. Grant funding from GPACAC may vary based on need and available funds. Grants include conference registration and could possibly include funding for hotel accommodations and/or travel expenses.
Important Dates:
- Nov 1 - Grant application opens
- Feb 15 - Grant application due
- Jan 5 - We will notify selected recipients who apply by Dec 15
- Early March - We will notify selected recipients who apply by Feb 15
Grant Eligibility & Details:
- Priority will be given to individuals or institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years.
- Applicants must be a current GPACAC member to be considered.
- Applicants must assist students in the transition process to college
- Grant funding may vary based on need and available funds. Grants may include funding for conference registration, lodging and/or travel expenses.
- Recipients will be reimbursed following the attendance at the event and submission of expense report.
- It is the expectation that each GPACAC grant recipient share their professional development with fellow counselors. There are many ways to fulfill this requirement such as presenting at a local, regional or national conference; submitting an article for our website or to a professional journal; or sharing their experience in the GPACAC newsletter (The Weekly Wrap).
For More Information:
Scholarships and Grants Chair:
Liz Majors - elizabethm@collegewise.com
Come join us on Nov 9th!
Our first Building Bridges Series will be held
virtually on Nov 9, from 12:00-1:00pm.
Topic - The Transfer Connection:
Where High Schools and Colleges Unite