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Kansas Resident Awards (Summer/Fall 2027 entry term)
| Best GPA |
29+ ACT |
27-28 ACT 1260-1300 SAT |
23-26 ACT 1130-1230 SAT |
21-22 ACT 1060-1100 SAT |
<20 ACT, <1030 SAT no test score |
| 3.95+ | $5,000/year ($20,000 total) | $4,000/year ($16,000 total) | $3,000/year ($12,000 total) | ||
| 3.85-3.94 | $5,000/year ($20,000 total) | $4,000/year ($16,000 total) | $3,000/year ($12,000 total) | $2,000/year ($8,000 total) | |
| 3.70-3.84 | $4,000/year ($16,000 total) | $3,000/year ($12,000 total) |
$1,000/year ($4,000 total) | ||
| 3.69-3.50 | $3,000/year ($12,000 total) | $2,000/year ($8,000 total) | |||
| 3.25-3.49 | $2,000/year ($8,000 total) | $1,000/year ($4,000 total) | |||
Wildcat Nonresident Awards (2027 entry term)
Do you live in a state other than Kansas? Are you an international student? You may qualify for the Wildcat Nonresident Award.
| Best GPA (Weighted or Unweighted) | Discount on Nonresident Portion of Tuition | Estimated Award Based on 30 Credit Hours |
| 3.90+ | 100% (equals in-state tuition) | $19,101/year ($76,404 total) |
| 3.75-3.89 | 80% | $15,281/year ($61,124 total) |
| 3.50-3.74 | 60% | $11,461/year ($45,844 total) |
| 3.25-3.49 | 50% | $9,551/year ($38,204 total) |
Missouri Match (2027 entry term)
Are you a Missouri resident? You might qualify for in-state tution.
| General Eligibility | Best GPA | Minimum ACT/SAT |
| Must be a Missouri resident | 3.25+ | 22 ACT/1100 SAT |
KSN
K-State Scholarship Network
Additional opportunities to earn scholarships
The K-State Scholarship Network (KSN) is an online application portal that will connect you to scholarship opportunities.
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Competitive Awards
Awardees are selected by committees who review additional supplemental application materials and/or administer a selective interview process.
Scholarships Outside of K-State
While the university provides a variety of scholarship opportunities, you may also want to explore options outside of the university.
Renewal Requirements
Thinking long term? Learn how to renew your scholarship throughout your K-State journey.
Scholarship FAQs
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