MANA de Topeka SCHOLARSHIP

MANA DE TOPEKA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN

Topeka, KS – MANA de Topeka is proud to announce they are now accepting applications toward scholarship 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.

AWARDS: MANA de Topeka will offer multiple scholarships in the amount of $1,000 for the Fall of 2026 and $1,000 for the Spring of 2027. The deadline for the Fall is  June 30, 2026, and the deadline for the Spring is Nov. 1, 2027

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

  • All candidates must graduate from high school or complete GED before the semester they intend to begin college or technical school.
  •  All candidates must be a 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 have completed 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.

SELECTION:
An independent Judging Committee selected by the MANA de Topeka Scholarship Committee will make scholarship award decisions. The Board of Directors may be called in case additional votes are required.

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% 

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

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.