Helps educators or groups of educators to implement innovative, unique student projects that enrich learning, critical thinking, and problem solving skills; and result in increased achievement.

The deadline to apply for Foundation grants will be on February 1 and September 1 by 5:00 PM.

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Provide music educators funds to enhance access to, enrich the quality of, and expand the educational experiences of their students.

The deadline to apply for Foundation grants will be on February 1 and September 1 by 5:00 PM.

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This Professional Development Grant was established through the Lawrence Schools Foundation, to provide professional learning opportunities and summer professional learning compensation to facilitate responses content area learning standards, for Lawrence Public Schools educators of grades 9-12.

The deadline to apply for Foundation grants will be on April 30 by 5:00 PM

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Building administrators are encouraged to apply for a grant to fund a purchase, project or program for which state or federal funds are not available.

The deadline to apply for Foundation grants will be on February 1 and September 1 by 5:00 PM

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Applicants must have graduated from Billy Mills Middle School (South Middle School) and are pursuing a career in a skilled trade.  Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.  Applicants must have been involved in school activities and plans to attend any 4-year college/university or 2-year junior college/vocational and/or technical school.

Number of Scholarships: 1

Award Amount: $1,000

Application Form: LHS General Application

Applicants must be involved in school activities and/or athletics.  Applicants must have been involved in community activities and plans to attend any four-year college/university or two-year junior college/vocational and/or technical school.  Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Number of Scholarships: 1

Award Amount: $1,000

Application Form:  LHS General Application

Applicants must have a GPA between 1.5 and 2.75 with interest in studying English, art or music at an accredited institution or the military.  Applicants must attach a nomination letter from an English, art, or music teacher, or by an administrator or counselor.

Additional Requirements: Applicants must attach a nomination letter.

Number of Scholarships: 1

Award Amount: $1,000

Application Form: LHS General Application

Applicants must be a member of the LHS wrestling team and demonstrate financial need.  Applicants must be involved in school and community activities.  This scholarship can be used at any post-secondary education institution. 

Number of Scholarships: 1

Award Amount: $500

Application Form: LHS General Application

Applicant must identify as a LGBTQ senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and plan to attend a 4-year college or university. 

Number of Scholarships: 1

Award Amount: $2,500

Application Form: LHS General Application

Applicants must intend to pursue a degree in Business or Finance and be able to demonstrate financial need.  Applicants must plan to attend a 4-year Kansas college/university or a 2-year college/junior college/or technical school.

Number of Scholarships: 2 (1 per each high school)

Award Amount: $500                                                                 

Application Form: LHS / FSHS General Application

Description: Applicant must plan to major in one of the STEM fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Minimum GPA of 3.5, taken advanced/AP courses, involved in school activities, plan to attend four-year college/university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Requirements: Submit answers to questions located on separate page

Number of Scholarships: 1

Award Amount: $1,000 per year for 4 years

Criteria: Open to graduates meeting the above criteria

Application Form: FSHS General Application

Dale(FSHS class of 2009) was a student who preferred the back row of the classroom and could frequently be caught sleeping during first hour. Dale never met a stranger. His personality was larger than life and his smile was the biggest you ever saw. He was a natural born leader that people gravitated towards. Dale lived by the motto of “go big or go home”. He was a member of the varsity soccer team his sophomore through senior year. Senior year he was team captain and was selected to the All-State soccer team. His picture still hangs just down the hall, outside of the gym. He was also a member of the varsity golf team all 4 years of high school, qualifying for state his senior year. 13 years ago Dale stood on this very stage and accepted a full ride scholarship from the United States Air Force. After four years and a lot of work, Dale graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. In his last semester Dale was informed he had been selected to receive a coveted pilot training slot that he had worked so hard for. In his short time as an instructor pilot, Dale won many awards for being the best instructor pilot and was someone every student respected and enjoyed flying with. Dale Shillington was killed in a military aviation training accident on July 21, 2016. 

Description: The scholarship was established by Allen Moore in memory of Dale Shillington, Free State class of 2009. 
Number of Scholarships: 1
Award Amount: $2,000
Criteria:  Minimum GPA of 2.5, involvement in school activities with formal or informal leadership roles, involvement in community activities, school athletics, plans to attend any 4-year college/university and/or planning to serve our country.
Application Form: FSHS General Application

John Bork, an attorney who prosecuted public officials and murder cases, was also an avid wrestling dad to his three sons. Two wrestled at LHS and the third wrestled at Free State. graduating in 2022. John thought that wrestling taught great life lessons adn skills as evidenced by his youngest son’s receiving a Division 1 wrestling scholarship. John hoped that this scholarship, given in his memory, would give a graduating FSHS wrestler a bit of help as that student pursues whatever education avenue that comes next.

Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, plan to attend a two-year college, junior college, vocational and/or technical school and demonstrate a financial need.  The award will be selected by the staff at the Lawrence College and Career Center.

Number of Scholarships: 1

Award Amount: $1,000

Application Form: LHS / FSHS  General Application

Applicants must have participated in Future Cities for any USD497 team and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Applicants must be involved in school activities and submit a 250 word essay.  This scholarship can be used at any post-secondary education institution. 

Essay question: Please explain the most valuable lesson you learned by participating in the Future Cities program and how that has impacted your life.

Number of Scholarships: 1

Award Amount: $500

Application Form: LHS / FSHS General Application

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, plan on a teacher career, and plan on attending a 4-year Kansas college or university. Applicants must demonstrate good character and leadership.

Number of Scholarships: 1
Award Amount: $500
Application Form: LHS General Application