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Updated: July 17th, 2021

Curious about Kansas scholarships? No wonder! Kansas has plenty to offer in terms of educational opportunities, and we have the perfect scholarships for students wishing to attend college in the Sunflower State! 

Jump ahead to:

• Top Kansas Scholarships
• Resources for Kansas Students
• Summary of Kansas Scholarships
• Upcoming Kansas Scholarships

Keep reading for more information on Kansas scholarships to help fund your college experience!

Top Kansas scholarships in 2021

Celebrate the West High School Art Competition

• Eligibility: High school students from one of the 17 Western states or three U.S. territories whose governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors Association
• Amount: Between $200 and $1,500 (amount depends on placement in competition)
• Deadline: April 30, 2021

Broadcast Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: Kansas residents attending a post-secondary institution full-time to pursue broadcasting or similar fields. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and those in four-year colleges must be entering their third year; those at two-year schools must be entering their sophomore year
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship

• Eligibility: Academically competitive students who belong to one of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic. 
• Amount: Up to $1,850 annually ($950/semester)
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

Kansas Military Service Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students who have served in the US military
• Amount: Tuition and fees 
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship

• Eligibility: Nursing student that agrees to an obligation to practice as an LPN or RN in Kansas and work for a sponsor.
• Amount: Partial
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

Kansas State Scholarship

• Eligibility: Kansas students who, in their senior year of high school, 1) received a certificate stating that they completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum and 2) received a letter stating that they were designated as a “Kansas State Scholar”
• Amount: Up to $1000 annually ($500/semester)
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant

• Eligibility: Students who are Kansas residents and who attended or have received a diploma from an accredited Kansas high school. Applicants must also be enrolled in or have been accepted to an eligible career technical education program.
• Amount: Up to $1,000 per year ($500/semester) for full-time students
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance

• Eligibility: Enlisted in Kansas Air/National Guard
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: Fall 2021 semester deadline – August 31, 2021 and Spring 2022 semester deadline – January 31, 2022

Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship

• Eligibility: Kansas residents attending Kansas universities who have teaching licenses or are enrolled in programs to be licensed. Applicants must also be in a program for a “hard-to-fill” discipline or serving (or will serve) in an underserved area
• Amount: Up to $5,526 per academic year ($2,768/semester)
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

KASF Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students with Korean heritage studying in the United States. Applicants must be full time high-school, undergraduate, or graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Amount: Between $500 and $5,000
• Deadline: June 30, 2021

KHIMA Scholarships

• Eligibility: Members of KHIMA/AHIMA or students pursuing Health Information Technology at the University of Kansas, Washburn University, Hutchinson Community College, Neosho County Community College, or the University of Saint Mary
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: October 31, 2021

Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship

• Eligibility: College students enrolled in aviation programs with a “B” average or better. Preferably, applicants will be recommended by an aviation professional and be residents of Kansas, Missouri, or Illinois
• Amount: $2,500
• Deadline: November 26, 2021

Resources for Kansas students

FAFSA Guide

On October 1st of every year, the FAFSA opens nationwide. For priority consideration, students in Kansas should submit their FAFSA applications by midnight on April 1st (CT) each year. Check out our handy guide for tips on completing the FAFSA.

Kansas Board of Regents

This website is a “one-stop shopping” experience for students looking for information on the 32 public higher education institutions in Kansas, as well as financial aid, adult education, and career and technical education programs.

Summary of Kansas scholarships

1. Celebrate the West High School Art Competition
2. Broadcast Scholarship Program
3. Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship
4. Kansas Military Service Scholarship
5. Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship
6. Kansas State Scholarship
7. Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant
8. Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance
9. Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
10. KASF Scholarship
11. KHIMA Scholarships
12. Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship

Upcoming Kansas scholarships

Nolan Moore Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students majoring in print technology and/or management
• Amount:  Up to $2,500

Dr. David Whitney, KARA Agronomy Scholarship

• Eligibility: University of Kansas Agronomy Majors.
• Amount: Up to $1,500

“Yes for Liberty” Constitution Bee Scholarship 

• Eligibility: Resident of Kansas planning to attend either an accredited or approved two-four year public/private university or a vocational, technical, or trade school within the United States. 
• Amount:  Up to 3,500
• Opens: September 2021

The Rudd Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: U.S. citizens who are Kansas residents and plan on enrolling in Emporia State, Fort Hays State, or Wichita State University the fall after high school graduation. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above and demonstrate financial need
• Amount: Designed to pay off any remaining costs associated with tuition and fees, books and supplies, and room and board
• Opens: October 11, 2021