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K-State Scholarships

The first step in obtaining a K-State scholarship is to apply. You can apply for most K-State scholarships with one application.

New students apply by November 1
Continuing and transfer students apply by February 1

Scholarship Application

Remember, what you put on the application may be the only information about you that a scholarship committee will see, so be sure to check it very carefully before you send it off. Also, If you are a non-traditional student, be sure to check the box next to "I am an adult, nontraditional undergraduate" on screen 4 of the online scholarship application. This check-off box appears under the "general" heading on the scholarship list.

The following list has been generated to be a helpful resource. Note: this list is not exhaustive. Time spent using search engines can also be quite beneficial. Additionally, most departments/colleges have scholarship funds. Be sure to check with your department/college about additional resources, eligibility, and requirements.

K-State and local scholarships for non-traditional students

American Association of University Women-Manhattan Branch
Dorothy and Chuck Thompson Scholarship
K-State First Ladies-KSU Social Club Scholarship Application
Edna S. Young-KSU Social Club Scholarship Application
Kansas Board of Regents
League of Women Voters Stella Harriss Scholarship Application
Maurine Allison O'Bannon Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Michaeline Chance-Reay Community Woman Scholarship
Ruth Ann Wefald-KSU Social Club Scholarship Application

K-State and local scholarship search resources

Scholarship application tips
College of Arts and Sciences scholarship website
Scholarship Scams

K-State Nationally Competitive Scholarships Office

Their office assists K-State students in applying for highly competitive national and international scholarships (such as the Rhodes, Marshall, and Truman). To be eligible for most of the competitive scholarships you need to have 3.5 GPA or above. If you do, we encourage you to talk with Jim Hohenbary, Assistant Dean for Nationally Competitive Scholarships.

Assistant Dean Jim Hohenbary
112 Eisenhower Hall
785-532-6904

Scholarship Resources as prepared by K-State Nationally Competitive Scholarship Office.

Kansas Resources

Scholarship Resource Book for Kansas Residents (In Print Only)
Directory of Kansas Foundations: updated annually (In Print Only)
Kansas Board of Regents

Free scholarship and grant search engines

CollegeBoard.com: includes a financial aid calculator and a suggested list of books for more information.
Fast Web: advertised as the Internet's "largest, free scholarship search."
Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid: extensive information about scholarships, loans, Veterans Educational Benefits, and more.
U.S. Department of Education's Guide to Federal Student Aid: everything you ever needed to know about financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education
CollegeScholarships.Org Be sure to see Non-Traditional Scholarships
FinAid
Mapping Your Future
Back to College.com
FreSch! Free Scholarship Search.com
presidentialscholars.org
Scholarvault.com
Scholarships.com
CollegeToolKit.com
Scholarships-4U.com
CollegeBoard.com
CollegeAnswer.com
Also, general search engines such as Google or Yahoo can be helpful.

International student scholarships

eduPASS: information for obtaining scholarships, loans, and grants while studying in the United States.
International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)
International Education of Students
Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust
Pilot International: international students studying in the United States or Canada and majoring in a field related to human health and welfare.
Rotary International: scholarships for students in intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country, or study in another country.
The Straightforward Media Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship
Worldstudio Foundation

Graduate students without a K-State graduate assistantship may apply for a K-State international student scholarship. Please contact the International Student Center to find out if you qualify. 785-532-6448

Essay contests

Americanism Educational League 25th Private Enterprises Essay Contest for College Students
Ayn Rand Institute: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Elie Wiesel Foundation: prize in ethics.
The Lincoln Forum Platt Family Scholarship Prize Essay Contest

Lots of scholarships

Actuarial Scholarships
Akademos/TextbookX.com Scholarship In Partnership with the Internationalist Magazine
All-ink.com Scholarship
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc.
American Architectural Foundation
American Geological Institute
Association of Electronic Journalists
Blue Key Honor Society Scholarship
CarDonors.com Scholarship
CareerFitter.com Scholarship Awards
Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarships
College Answer $1,000 Scholarship Drawings
Daughters of the American Revolution
EasyAid.com Frank O’Neill Memorial Scholarship
eCampusTours $1,000 Scholarship Drawing
Freedom from Religion Foundation
GoCollege Lucky Draw Scholarship Drawings
Homeland Security Scholarship and Fellowship Program
Independent Institute Olive W. Garvey Biennial Fellowships
Institute for Humane Studies
John Gyles Education Center Awards
Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust
MENSA Foundation U.S. Scholarships
National Federation of Republican Women Scholarships
National Society of Accountants
National Student Nurses’ Association
NextStep Magazine Scholarship Drawings
Pilot International Foundation: education scholarships.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship: study abroad.
Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
Scholarships for Students with ADHD
ScholarSite.com $1,000 Scholarship Giveaway
ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
Soil and Water Conservation Society
Student Inventors Scholarships
Student Video Scholarships
The Christopher Organization Video Contest
Tylenol Scholarships
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Disadvantaged Students)
Wal-Mart Foundation
USAFunds Access to Education Scholarship
Zeta Phi Beta Sorrority, Inc. National Education Foundation Scholarship/fellowship

Many companies/corporations/organizations/clubs have scholarship funds available; however, they do not always advertize these opportunities. It is a good idea to ask around about possible scholarships.

Graduate scholarships and fellowships

Funding sources from the Graduate School at K-State
American Association of University Women
Congressional Fellowships on Women and Public Policy
Dr. Michaeline Chance-Reay Community Woman
Gates Cambridge Scholarships: for outstanding graduate students from outside the United Kingdom to study at the University of Cambridge.
Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust
Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study: fellowship opportunities.
National Science Foundation

Other funding opportunities

Graduate students can learn more about additional funding opportunities through K-State's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs:

Beverly Page
Information Specialist
785-532-5045
bbpage@ksu.edu

Kansas State University

Non-Traditional & Veteran Student Services