Kansas Resident Awards
Scholarships and Awards for Incoming Freshmen
K-State offers a variety of university scholarships and awards available for eligible incoming freshmen from the state of Kansas. Your application for admission doubles as your general university scholarship/award application. As long as you meet the requirements and apply by the priority date, your scholarship or award is ensured.
The awards below are available for students entering K-State and attending the Manhattan, Salina, or Olathe campuses.
Freshman Eligibility
You may only earn one general university scholarship or award.
At K-State, your best cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) is utilized in determining scholarship/award eligibility. Some awards also require an ACT/SAT score for consideration. See scholarship/award specific requirements below.
April 1 - Deadline to submit seventh semester transcript and ACT/SAT test scores for scholarship upgrade.
In-state freshmen general university scholarships
| Best GPA | 29+ ACT 1330+ SAT |
25-28 ACT 1200-1320 SAT |
22-24 ACT 1100-1190 SAT |
<=21 ACT, <= 1090 SAT |
| 3.85+ | University Scholar Award $5,500/year ($22,000 total) |
Royal Purple Scholarship $4,000/year ($16,000 total) |
Wildcat Traditions Scholarship $2,500/year ($10,000 total) |
Limestone Award $1,500/year ($6,000 total) |
| 3.70-3.84 | Royal Purple Scholarship $4,000/year ($16,000 total) |
Royal Purple Scholarship $4,000/year ($16,000 total) |
Wildcat Traditions Scholarship $2,500/year ($10,000 total) |
Limestone Award $1,500/year ($6,000 total) |
| 3.50-3.69 | Wildcat Traditions Scholarship $2,500/year ($10,000 total) |
Wildcat Traditions Scholarship $2,500/year ($10,000 total) |
Wildcat Traditions Scholarship $2,500/year ($10,000 total) |
Limestone Award $1,500/year ($6,000 total) |
| 3.25-3.49 | 1863 Landmark Award $1,000/year ($4,000 total) |
1863 Landmark Award $1,000/year ($4,000 total) |
1863 Landmark Award $1,000/year ($4,000 total) |
1863 Landmark Award $1,000/year ($4,000 total) |
*If you are enrolled in a five-year program in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design, you are able to renew awards for up to four additional years (five years, 10 semesters total).
*The deadline for K-State to receive ACT/SAT scores is April 1.
Renewal Requirements
If renewal eligibility is met, the award may be renewed for up to three additional years (four years, eight semesters total). If you are enrolled in a five-year program within the College of Architecture, Planning & Design you may be able to renew your academic merit award for up to three additional years (four years, eight semesters total.)
- Maintain a minimum K-State cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Maintain continuous, full-time enrollment for each fall and spring semester
- Complete a minimum of 24 K-State credit hours for each academic year (fall/spring)
Competitive Awards
In addition to general scholarships and awards, the university offers numerous competitive awards. Competitive scholarship awardees are carefully selected by committees that review additional supplemental application materials and/or administer a selective interview process.
These supplemental applications are due by Dec. 15.
K-State Scholarship Network (KSN)
Once you're admitted to K-State, you'll have access to the K-State Scholarship Network, or KSN. A completed and submitted KSN application will automatically apply you for even more scholarships, including college/departmental awards.
Submit your KSN application by Feb. 1 for full consideration.
Scholarships and Awards for Incoming Transfer Students
Transfer students may also be eligible for scholarships and awards upon your admission to the university. Your application for admission doubles as your general university scholarship/award application. As long as you meet the requirements and apply by the Dec. 1 priority date for the spring semester OR May 1 priority date for the summer/fall semester, your scholarship or award is ensured.
In-state transfer general university scholarships
| Scholarship | Value | Cumulative College GPA |
| Transfer Impact | $2,000/year ($6,000 total) | 3.5+ |
| Transfer 1863 Landmark Award | $1,000/year ($3,000 total) |
3.0-3.49 |
Renewal Requirements
If renewal eligibility is met, the award may be renewed for up to two additional years (three years, six semesters total). If you are enrolled in a five-year program within the College of Architecture, Planning & Design you may be able to renew your academic merit award for up to three additional years (four years, eight semesters total).
- Maintain a minimum K-State cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Maintain continuous, full-time enrollment for each fall and spring semester.
- Complete a minimum of 24 K-State credit hours for each academic year (fall/spring).
Phi Theta Kappa Award
If you are a Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) member and designate that when asked on your application for admission, you'll also be automatically considered for the PTK Award.
| Value | Eligibility Requirements |
| $1,000 one time, non-renewable award | Cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or above from transfer institution(s) required. You Must also be a PTK member during the last semester prior to attending K-State. |
K-State Scholarship Network (KSN)
A completed and submitted K-State Scholarship Network application will automatically apply you for even more scholarships, including college/departmental awards. Your KSN access is active upon admission to the university. Submit your KSN application by March 15th for full consideration.