MANA de Topeka SCHOLARSHIP

MANA DE TOPEKA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN

Topeka, KS – MANA de Topeka is proud to announce they have launched a new scholarship opportunity and are now accepting applications. The scholarship is available to education students of Hispanic/Latino descent currently enrolled in a US-based college, university, or other recognized higher education institution. The purpose of the MANA de Topeka Scholarship Fund is to assist Latina/e students in completing their higher education. These scholarships are available on a competitive basis.

AWARD: MANA de Topeka will offer multiple scholarships awards in amount of $1,000 for the Fall 2025 and $1,000 for the Spring of 2026. Deadline for Fall is March 24, 2025. Deadline for the Spring is Nov. 3, 2025. 

ELIGIBILTY: Latina/e preparing to enroll or re-enrolling part-time (9hrs) or full-time (12hrs) in a community college, university or technical school program are eligible to apply.  

  • All candidates must graduate from high school or compete GED before the semester they intend to begin college or technical school.
  •  All candidates must be residents of the city of Topeka and/or Shawnee County.  
  •  2.5 GPA or higher. (Copy of Transcript) 
  • All candidates must demonstrate leadership and community involvement.   
  • All candidates must complete the full application and supply the required documents. (application, copy of transcript, essay and a recommendation letter); and
  • Past recipients and past applicants may apply.


APPLICATION:
Click here to access online scholarship application: MANA Scholarship Application
Click here to download scholarship application form: MANA Scholarship Application.

SELECTION:
An independent Judging Committee selected by the MANA de Topeka Scholarship Committee will make scholarship awards decisions. The Board of Directors may be called in case additional votes are required.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY APRIL OF EACH YEAR.
Each application is read and rated by the Judging committee. From the higher rated applications, finalist are selected. Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: 

  • A short essay (see essay criteria) 25%                    
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities 25%                    
  • Involvement/Volunteerism in the community 25%                       
  • One Recommendation 25% 

About MANA de Topeka – MANA de Topeka is part of a national Latina organization, established in 1974, by Mexican American women to empower Latinas through leadership development, community service, and advocacy.