Undergraduate Scholarships
Prestigious Undergraduate Scholarships
We encourage students to contact us as early as possible in their college career if they have an interest in any of the opportunities listed below. Email Beth Powers at bethpowers@ksu.edu or call (785) 532-3422 to set an appointment.
Please note domestic and international opportunities are listed separately.
Currently Open
The application process is currently open for the following opportunites. These may represent domestic and international opportunities.
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Domestic
There are currently no open domestic undergraduate application processes. Students who wish to be considered for an award next year should reach out to Beth Powers at bethpowers@ksu.edu.
International
There are currently no open international undergraduate application processes. Students who wish to be considered for an award next year should reach out to Beth Powers at bethpowers@ksu.edu.
Domestic Funding
These opportunities are for students who wish to continue their undergraduate studies within the United States.
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Chapman Scholarship
Campus deadline generally in March
Funds meaningful summer projects or activities early in undergraduate careers and provides complementary scholarship funding for the following academic year.
CLS Spark
Deadline generally in November
Semester virtual program for learning Arabic, Chinese or Russian. Stipend + semifinalist consideration for the Language Scholarship.
Goldwater Scholarship
Campus deadline generally in November
For engineering, mathematics, or natural science students interested in research careers.
Goldwater Website / Goldwater Fact Sheet / Goldwater Application
Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline generally in January
Funds final two years of undergraduate study in fields of interest to NOAA.
Hollings Website / Hollings Fact Sheet
Key into Public Service
Deadline generally in January
For students interested in pursuing public sector work.
Key into Public Service Website / Key into Public Service Fact Sheet
Nuclear Energy University Scholarships (DOE)
Deadline generally in January
For science and engineering students interested in nuclear energy.
Point Foundation
Deadline generally in January
Scholarships to empower students within the LGBTQ+ community.
SMART Defense
Deadline generally in December
Full tuition plus stipend for STEM majors interested in DoD research careers.
SMART Website / SMART Fact Sheet
Tillman Scholarship
Deadline generally in February
For military service members, veterans and spouses with a high potential for impact, the continued pursuit of education and the commitment of their resources to service beyond self.
Udall
Campus deadline generally in January
Funds environmental careers or careers in tribal policy/healthcare.
Udall Website / Udall Fact Sheet
American Indian College Fund
Deadline generally in February
For U.S. Citizens that are members or descedents of a federally recognized tribe.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Program
Deadline generally in January
For Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander undergraduate students attending a US university or college. Scholarships range from $2,500 to $20,000.
Hispanic Scholarship Foundation
Deadline generally in February
For students of Hispanic heritage. Award amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on relative need.
United Negro Scholarship Fund
Deadline generally in May
Most scholarships are for students attending HBCUs, but a few are open to black students attending other institutions.
USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards
Deadline generally in August
Supports STEM students interested in space technologies, research and education.
Voyager Scholarship
Deadline generally in March
New in 2022. Scholarship for rising juniors interested in public service careers.
Wiesel Prize in Ethics
Deadline generally in December
Cash prize awards for essay contest regarding ethics.
Study Abroad Funding
These opportunities are for students who wish to continue their undergraduate studies in a country outside of the United states
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David L. Boren Scholarship
Campus deadline generally in January
Study abroad in underrepresented countries. Emphasis on national security/national interests.
Boren Website / Boren Fact Sheet
Critical Language Scholarships
Deadline generally in November
Comprehensive funding for overseas summer program focused on critical languages.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
Deadline generally in November
Provides full funding to travel to Germany for a year and work or study. Hosted through the U.S. Department of State.
DAAD RISE
Deadline generally in December
Summer research or internship opportunities in Germany.
DAAD Website / DAAD Fact Sheet
Freeman-ASIA
Deadline generally in April
Funds study in East or Southeast Asia for students with financial need
Freeman-ASIA Website / Freeman-ASIA Fact Sheet
Fulbright Summer Institute
Deadline generally in February
Three-six week program at one of ten sites in the United Kingdom.
Fund for Education Abroad
Deadline generally in February
Up to $10,000 for students interested in studying abroad.
Gilman International Scholarship
Deadline generally in March and October
Up to $5000 for study abroad for Pell Grant recipients.
Gilman Scholarship / Gilman Fact Sheet
Gilman-McCain Scholarship
Deadline generally in March
Up to $5000 for study abroad for children of active duty military member(s).
Gilman-McCain Website / Gilman-McCain Fact Sheet
Killam Fellowships Program
Deadline generally in January
Study in Canada for one or two semesters.
Killam Website / Killam Fact Sheet
Language Honor Societies
- Delta Phi Alpha - German Honor Society: Delta Phi Alpha Website
- Deadline generally in March
- Sigma Delta Phi - Spanish Honor Society: Sigma Delta Phi
- Deadline generally in March
- Pi Delta Phi - French Honor Society: Pi Delta Phi Website
- Deadline generally in November
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
Deadline generally in March
$1,000 to support study abroad in any country.