State of Kansas
| State scholarships are available to Kansas residents who complete the FAFSA by the priority deadline of April 1. |
To apply (application deadline is May 1):
- Download details about scholarships: Kansas Scholarship Details
- Read about application procedures: General Information Kansas Scholarships
- Create an account and complete annual application: Kansas Application.
GENERAL
Kansas Comprehensive Grant - given to Kansas students with financial need attending as full-time, undergraduates in the residential campus programs. Priority given to students who complete the FAFSA by the APRIL 1 priority deadline. Qualifying students are awarded $5,000 to $7,000 depending on financial need. No additional state application is required.
Kansas State Scholar* - designed to assist students with financial need in the top 40-50% of Kansas high school graduates who are designated as state scholars during their senior year of high school. To qualify, students must complete the Kansas Scholars Curriculum and meet annual ACT/GPA standards. Eligible students invited to apply receive a certificate from their high school indicating that they have completed the required curriculum and have also received a letter stating that they are designated a state scholar by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance* - for enlisted members of a Kansas Air/Army National Guard Unit to assist in completing their first bachelor's degree. Provides a percentage of tuition and fees up to a maximum rate capped by the amount paid to public Kansas educational institutions. Students need not be full-time to qualify for this scholarship but must be an enlisted member of a Kansas Air/Army National Guard unit. Only available for Fall and Spring semester enrollment. In addition to the online form, students must submit their commander's signature.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC
Kansas Adult Learner Grant* - assists Kansas who are 25-years-of-age or older who are seeking a bachelor's degree in specific fields of study. Accepting funds obligates the recipient to live and work in Kansas after graduating from their degree program. The grant is available for full or part-time enrollment (no less than 6 credit hours) and is awarded on a first come, first served basis. Application opens early for the following year. Programs available are:
- Information technology and security
- Health Care and Nursing
- Science, engineering, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing
- Education, early childhood education and development
- Business, accounting or data analytics
- One additional field designated by the institution defined as high demand, high wage or a critical need occupation (see list on Kansas Regents website)
Kansas National Guard Educational Master's for Enhanced Readiness and Global Excellence (EMERGE)* - provides tuition and fees for up to 15 credit hours capped at a maximum rate charged by public, Kansas educational institutions. Must be pursuing a Master's degree and must be a member of a Kansas Air/Army National Guard unit. Service obligation is required after receiving the assistance. Application deadlines apply.
Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship* - requires an obligation to practice as an LPN or RN in the State of Kansas. Student has the option of engaging a sponsor to increase the amount of the scholarship. Sponsors agree to provide the student employment upon licensure of the recipient. Recipient agrees to work for the sponsor for one year for each year they receive the scholarship support. Eligible sponsors are adult care homes, psychiatric hospitals, medical care facilities, home health agencies, local health departments or any state agency which employs LPNs or RNs and is licensed by the State of Kansas. Sponsors can NOT be located in the following counties: Butler, Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth, Reno, Riley, Saline, Sedgwick, Shawnee or Wyandotte. Priority application deadline is May 1 and is given to students sponsored by mental health centers or treatment facilities.
Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship* - a merit-based, service obligation scholarship program providing assistance to students who wish to teach or currently teach in state designated hard-to-fill disciplines or underserved geographic areas. Recipients sign an agreement to teach in the state of Kansas one year for each year of scholarship support. Students may receive this scholarship for up to ten semesters for both undergraduate and graduate work.
Not from Kansas? To qualify for Kansas aid, you must have lived in Kansas for one year for a purpose other than being a college student - see Kansas residency requirements. Students from states other than Kansas should contact their state legislator and/or state regents association
