Skip to main content

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

Student sitting with her parents in the RSC

Discover Academic College & Additional Scholarships

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to funding your education, but scholarships (free money that doesn't have to be repaid) certainly can help.  We also know you bring a variety of skills and abilities to the table beyond great academics; that's why Wichita State also offers scholarship opportunities that are as unique and diverse as you!  Through the generous support of our Wichita State donors, we are proud to offer these scholarship opportunities to students in Shocker Nation. Wichita State, together with it's foundation, academic colleges, departments, and organizations, provides over $30 million in scholarships annually!

Check out the opportunities below to unlock every dollar toward your Wichita State education! Most scholarships begin with an application submitted through Wichita State's ScholarshipUniverse portal.

Academic College Scholarships

Wichita State's academic colleges award over $5 million of available scholarships annually, and most scholarship support for current/continuing students is provided through the academic colleges. These scholarships are made possible thanks to generosity of our gracious donors. Questions about specific college scholarships should be directed to the college’s scholarship coordinator.

  • College of Education

    Education Scholarships

    The College of Education annually awards nearly $600,000 in both merit-based and need-based scholarships to nearly 200 students the opportunity to continue their studies in the fields of counseling, educational leadership, education and school psychology, curriculum and instruction, human performance studies and sport management.

    Have questions? Contact your scholarship coordinator:
    Justin Gordon
    Email: justin.gordon@wichita.edu
    Phone: 316-978-7864

  • College of Engineering

    Engineering Scholarships

    The College of Engineering awards nearly $1 million each year in both merit-based and need-based scholarships to over 240 engineering and computing students as they pursue their degrees at Wichita State.

    Have questions? Contact your scholarship coordinator:
    Lizzie Butler
    Email: elizabeth.butler@wichita.edu
    Phone: 316-978-6314

  • College of Fine Arts

    Fine Arts Scholarships

    Over 300 students receive a combined $1 million in scholarships from the College of Fine Arts annually. As students go through audition/portfolio review, they are automatically considered for scholarship funding. It is important to apply early for full consideration! Much of the college-specific funding is determined by March 15 each year.

    Have questions? Contact your scholarship coordinator:
    Meghan Simpson
    Email: meghan.simpson@wichita.edu
    Phone: 316-978-6092

  • College of Health Professions

    Health Professions Scholarships

    The College of Health Professions annually awards more than $400,000, in both merit-based and need-based scholarships and fellowships, to nearly 200 students enrolled in the professional health programs.

    Have questions? Contact your scholarship coordinator:
    Madison Bolton
    Email: madison.bolton@wichita.edu
    Phone: 316-978-5679

  • Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College

    Honors Scholarships

    The Cohen Honors College annually awards nearly $450,000 in scholarships to incoming and current students. Additionally, the Cohen Enhancement Scholarship of up to $4000 supports approximately 25 current Honors students each year to pursue enrichment activities such as study abroad, National Student Exchange, internships in the public sector, national conferences, undergraduate research, or service-learning.

    Have questions? Contact your scholarship coordinator:
    Andrew Myers
    Email: andrew.myers@wichita.edu
    Phone: 316-978-6563

  • Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    LAS Scholarships

    Each year over 350 students receive more than $800,000 in scholarships and fellowships from the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

    Have questions? Contact your scholarship coordinator:
    Debbie Neill
    Email: las.scholarships@wichita.edu
    Phone: 316-978-6656

  • W. Frank Barton School of Business

    Business Scholarships

    The W. Frank Barton School of Business annually awards over $1,000,000 each year in all areas of business to provide over 250 students the opportunity to continue their studies in the field of business.

    Have questions? Contact your scholarship coordinator:
    Brett Lukert
    Email: brett.lukert@wichita.edu
    Phone: 316-978-3200

  • Graduate School

    Graduate Awards & Scholarships

    In addition to scholarships and financial aid, more than 30 percent of full-time graduate students hold assistantships or departmental fellowships amounting to more than $4 million each year.

    Have questions? Contact the graduate school:
    Email: wsugradschool@wichita.edu
    Phone: 316-978-3095

  • New Students

    In addition to the WSU Merit Scholarship program, Wichita State has number of additional scholarship opportunities for incoming students.  

  • New & Current Students

    Wichita State offers a variety of scholarships open to both incoming and current students.

  • Current Students

    As a current WSU student, check out these scholarships available specifically to you.

For new, incoming students only

Freshmen

  • Distinguished Scholarship Invitational  (Freshmen)
    A variety of scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen DSI participants, including three $64,000 Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships - three of the largest scholarships in Kansas!
  • Scholarship Competitions  (Freshmen)
    Each year a variety of scholarships are awarded to competition participants. Some competitions are specific to students' majors or colleges, while others may have non-academic criteria.
  • Freshmen Merit & Incoming Student Scholarships (Freshmen)
    Wichita State offers a variety of scholarships for new, admitted incoming freshmen (coming directly from high school).
  • Shocker Promise Scholarships (Freshmen)
    Wichita State shows its commitment to offer a quality, affordable education to incoming freshmen who come from limited-income families in Kansas through the Shocker Promise Scholarships. These awards provide last-dollar funding to high school graduates from Kansas.

Transfer

  • Phi Theta Kappa All-Kansas Academic Team Scholarship (Transfer Students)
    The PTK Scholarship provides a one-year award of $1,000 for named PTK All-Kansas Academic Team Members, first-time, full-time transfer with a minimum overall transfer GPA of 3.25.
  • Transfer Merit Scholarships (Transfer Students)
    Wichita State offers a variety of scholarships for new, admitted transfer students (coming directly from another college or university).

For both new and current students

  • Academic College Scholarships
    Collectively, the academic colleges of Wichita State University award more than $5 million of available scholarships annually. Each college has its own application process and deadline.
  • Kurt Budke Scholarship Application
    Scholarship applications for the Kurt Budke Scholarship are accepted through March 1 by the Greater Salina Community Foundation. The Scholarship was formed in memory of Kurt Budke. Kurt was born on June 3rd 1961 in Salina, Kansas. He grew up playing all sports. At the completion of high school he was offered a scholarship to play basketball at Barton County Community College. He played his final 2 years of collegiate basketball at Washburn University. He started his coaching career at Friends University while attaining his Master's Degree at Wichita State University. He coached at Kansas City Kansas Community College, Allen County Community College and Trinity Valley Community College before accepting a coaching position at Louisiana Tech University. In 2005 he became the head coach at Oklahoma State University. On November 17, 2011 he was killed in a plane crash while on a recruiting trip.
  • Legacy Tuition Waiver
    Designed for Non-resident students paying non-resident tuition rates whose parent, step-parent, legal guardian, grandparent or step-grandparent graduated from WSU with an associate, bachelor, master, or doctoral degree.
  • Outside Scholarships
    There are numerous scholarships offered by entities outside of the WSU campus and community. This page provides resources to find them.
  • Scholarship Universe
    New and current students are encouraged to apply for additional college, departmental, general, and external scholarships within Wichita State's scholarship sytem, Scholarship Universe.
  • State of Kansas Scholarships
    The State of Kansas offers a variety of state-funded grants and scholarships through the Kansas Board of Regents.  For more information on State of Kansas Student Financial Aid Programs, contact the Kansas Board of Regents.
  • Tuition Discounts & Waiver Programs
    Wichita State is a great value for students in neighboring states and beyond. Programs include Shocker City, Shocker Select, Midwest Student Exchange Program, Shocker Legacy, Veterans/Active Duty Military, and Global Select.
  • Zach's Wishes for Miracles Scholarship
    Zach's Wishes for Miracles is a non-profit organization honoring the life of Zachary W. Mesch-- a WSU student, Sigma Phi Epsilon member, and WU himself. We are committed to fighting the good fight one day at a time, providing "miracles" to youth ages 18-23 years old battling cancer and supporting the dreams of WSU students by providing scholarships annually. The organization will award a one-time, $500 scholarship to one incoming or current undergraduate or graduate student.

For current students only

Student Government Association (SGA) Scholarships

Study Abroad Scholarships

  • WSU Study Abroad
    A number of scholarships are available for those who wish to study abroad.

ScholarshipUniverse

Launch your education with our online scholarship portal where you can connect to additional scholarships!

Log in with your myWSU ID and password, set up your profile by answering questions about yourself, and begin matching to scholarships. Complete the New/Continuing Student Application between November 1 and April 1 each year for full scholarship consideration!

Scholarships with icon wearing graduation cap
©