The More Than You Think Scholarship supports students with disabilities...

The More Than You Think Scholarship supports students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education and building their future.
This opportunity is available to students living in the following North Central Kansas counties:

  • Cloud
  • Dickinson
  • Ellsworth
  • Jewell
  • Lincoln
  • Mitchell
  • Ottawa
  • Republic
  • Saline

If you are a student with a disability in Kansas looking for financial support for college, trade school, or other educational opportunities, this scholarship was created for you.

  • Information About Applying

    Submission Materials:

    • The completed Scholarship Application, including signatures
    • Two Letters of Reference

    How to Submit:

    All materials must be submitted by June 15, 2026. 

    • Mail:
      • Envelope must be postmarked by June 15, 2026
      • Please address to:
        • OCCK, Inc. ATTN: Scholarship Committee
          1710 W. Schilling Road
          Salina, KS 67401
    • Online:
      • Complete the application and upload required documents at: https://bit.ly/OCCKMTYT26
    • Email:
      • Send application and supporting documents to sgeist@occk.com
        Subject line: 2026 Scholarship Application

    Notes

    • Late applications will be disqualified.
    • Awarded applicants will be required to submit a photograph of themselves.
    • Applications will not be returned.
  • Eligibility and Payment Information

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States
    • Be a person with a disability who resides in Saline, Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, Ellsworth, or Dickinson County, Kansas
      • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment.
    • Have plans to enroll in some type of post-secondary learning opportunity (college, university, community college, vocational school, cosmetology school, etc.) Any type of credentialed program will be considered.
    • OCCK Employees are not eligible for this scholarship.

    Payment Process and Taxability

    • Scholarship payments will be made directly to the college, university, technical school, or other location where the applicant has been accepted to attend.
    • Scholarships may be partially or fully taxable. Consult your tax advisor regarding your specific tax situation.

Download the 2026 Application

Submit Your Application

Submission Materials:

  • The completed Scholarship Application
  • Two Letters of Reference

All materials must be submitted or postmarked by June 15, 2026. 

 

If prefered you may also mail your application and letters of reference to:

  • OCCK, Inc. ATTN: Scholarship Committee
    1710 W. Schilling Road
    Salina, KS 6740

Past Scholarship Recipients

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