Robert E. Campbell Scholarship

Robert “Bob” Campbell, a first-generation student, studied business administration at K-State via the GI Bill after serving in WWII with the United States Army Air Corps (a precursor to the U.S. Air Force). After his 1950 graduation from the College of Business, he sold bonds before launching his own company, Robert E. Campbell Oil and Gas Operations, in 1963, which he operated for 56 years.

Named for Robert Campbell, the Campbell Scholarship is awarded to a select group of incoming, high-achieving, academically talented students in the University Honors Program (UHP) at K-State. Scholar recipients receive $6,000 per year, renewable for up to four years. This is the first four-year scholarship ever offered by the honors program. The UHP expects Campbell Scholars to be actively engaged in honors’ events, hold leadership roles in the community, and serve as unofficial ambassadors for the program. In their first year, Campbell Scholars will live in Honors housing in the Strong Complex.

Ready to apply?

Campbell Scholar recipients are selected by a committee of campus and community leaders. Approximately 35 Campbell Scholarships are awarded annually. This scholarship is reserved for incoming University Honors students. Applications open each fall and recipients are notified in mid-January.

Four-year award

• $6,000 per year ($3,000 per semester)
• Renewable if 3.5 K-State GPA is maintained
• Renewable if student is actively completing the Honors program

Qualifications

• Must be admitted for Summer/Fall 2026
• Must be a domestic or international freshman or transfer student
• 3.5 best GPA required from high school or transfer institution

Apply

• Submit the K-State admission application (if you have not already done so).
• Submit the Honors application.
• Complete the Robert E. Campbell Scholarship application.
• Application is due by 5 p.m. CST on Dec. 15, 2025.
• Applicants will be updated on their application status in mid-January following the initial committee review.