Undergraduate and Graduate Student Scholarships

All K-State students (incoming or current) with documented disabilities are encouraged to apply for Student Access Center (SAC) scholarships. Educational Opportunity Funds and private scholarship funds support these SAC scholarships. The scholarships are not automatically renewed and students are encouraged to apply each year. Once a scholarship application has been submitted, all communication will occur through the student's K-State email address.

The scholarship application deadline for the 2027-2028 academic year is March 31, 2027!

How to Apply

  1. Begin the general K-State Scholarship Network (KSN) application. As you complete the application, mark "Yes" for the question that states "Do you have a disability?" on the Background section.
  2. In the "Disability Documentation & Statement of Impact" section, you will be asked to respond to an essay. Requirements of the essay are below.
  3. Make sure to click "Review And Submit" to complete the KSN application.

DEADLINE: The KSN scholarship application, essay, and disability documentation are all due by March 31, 2027 for the 2027-2028 academic year. Materials received after March 31 will not be considered.

Essay Requirements

Submit the required essay in the KSN application by March 31 (minimum of 300 words).
The essay should address all of the following:

  • Identify and describe your documented disability(ies) and how you are currently impacted.
  • Detail your unique financial needs and how you support yourself financially.
  • Specify your future academic and/or career goals.

Disability Documentation Requirements

To be eligible for the scholarship, documentation from a qualified healthcare professional must be provided by March 31 for all disability(ies) discussed in the essay.

  • Students not registered with SAC must send documentation to accesscenter@ksu.edu.
  • Students currently registered with SAC who already have documentation on file only need to send further documentation if any additional disability(ies) are discussed in the essay.

All documentation and student information is stored in a secure system viewable only by SAC staff.

Available Scholarships

  • Dr. Alida S. Boorn Accessibility Scholarship
  • Educational Opportunity Funds
  • James K. Shaver Scholarship
  • Mary Ann Walker Scholarship
  • Positive Lifestyle Scholarship
  • Powell Family Memorial Scholarship
  • Sharon S. Keith Memorial Scholarship
  • Sol and Rachel Pettit-Scott Family–Bosco Family Scholarship

Selection and Notification

A scholarship committee comprised of K-State faculty, professional staff, and SAC staff reviews each student's essay and the individual scholarship requirements to determine the best candidate(s) for each scholarship.
All communication regarding scholarship information will occur through K-State email.
Award notifications will only be sent to selected recipients in mid-June.

Outside Scholarships

Many organizations offer scholarships to people with disabilities. We recommend searching online for opportunities outside of SAC.