Kansas State Scholarship

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award

Up to $1,000 per year ($500 per semester), based on financial need and available state funds; renewable for four undergraduate years.

Deadline

July 1st (displayed without a year)

How to apply

Complete the Kansas Scholars Curriculum and be designated a Kansas State Scholar; then file the FAFSA and the State of Kansas Student Aid Application each year

What you'll need

• A separate scholarship application
• The FAFSA (or CSS Profile)

Who can apply

Kansas high school seniors graduating during 2026-27 who take the ACT by December of senior year, complete the Kansas Scholars Curriculum, and are designated Kansas State Scholars (designation uses an index of ACT composite and 7th semester GPA; roughly the top half of about 5,000 curriculum completers).

Good to know

Award requires financial need as measured by the FAFSA. Renewal requires a 3.0 college GPA and 12 credits per semester.

Details

Need considered