Outside Scholarship Opportunities
Outside scholarships are awarded by civic groups, religious institutions, high schools, and organizations other than Wichita State. Applications for the following scholarship opportunities and many others can be found on the websites below. For your convenience, we have sorted most of the scholarships by their deadlines.
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Additional Outside Scholarship
The following scholarship opportunities have varying deadlines. More information is available at each organization's website.
Central Kansas Community Foundation Scholarships
On this page you'll find unique scholarship opportunities for students from a range
of Kansas communities, such as Newton, Augusta, Andover, El Dorado, Remington (Whitewater/Potwin/Elbing),
among many others.
Dane G. Hansen Foundation
It is the purpose of all Dane G. Hansen scholarships to recognize young people of
ability, regardless of financial need. Students graduating from high schools in the
following 26 counties in Northwest Kansas may be eligible for Dane G. Hansen Scholarships:
Cheyenne, Cloud, Decatur, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Graham, Jewell, Lincoln, Logan,
Mitchell, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, Republic, Rooks, Russell, Saline,
Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego and Wallace.
For High School Seniors:
- Hansen Leaders of Tomorrow: $10,000 鈥� Renewable
- Hansen Scholar: $6,500 鈥� Renewable
- Hansen Student: $4,000 鈥� Renewable
- Hansen Career and Technical Education: $4,000 鈥� Renewable
For Community of Technical College Students:
- Community of Technical College Transfer Scholarships: $4,000 鈥� Renewable
Kansas Board of Regents Scholarships and Grants
Numerous scholarships and grants are available for Kansas students with diverse backgrounds
and interests. Browse through the updated list to find your options. To be considered
for State of Kansas Student Aid, students must also complete the FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid).
Rudd Scholarship - Incoming Freshman Full-ride Opportunity
In an effort to help Kansas minds stay in Kansas, the Rudd Foundation has created
a new college scholarship program to help Kansas residents who qualify for a Pell
Grant. The Rudd Scholarship will cover any remaining direct costs, including books,
after all other aid, grants, and scholarships are applied to a student's account.
By removing financial barriers to a college education, chosen scholars are expected
to achieve a high level of excellence on campus in preparing themselves to be leaders
in their profession and in their communities after graduation.
Please Note: All scholarships were valid when posted. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at Wichita State provides external scholarship information as a courtesy. Outside of maintaining the 黑洞社区 Financial Aid & Scholarships website, our office does not promote, validate, or maintain the websites listed. If you find a link that is no longer valid, please contact our office. Websites appearing here do not necessarily imply that 黑洞社区 or the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships agree with the material contained on or linked to the websites.