KU Scholarships
Fall 2021 freshmen: Your automatic scholarship deadline has been extended to March 1, 2021. Details about 2021 freshman scholarships can be found here.
Fall 2022 freshmen: Information regarding future scholarship amounts and criteria is forthcoming.
Scholarships
Renewable scholarship - $6,000 ($2,000/yr)
3.5 cumulative college GPA
Renewable scholarship - $3,750 ($1,250/yr)
3.25 cumulative college GPA
All-state Kansas Academic Team - $1,000 (non-renewable)*
3.5 cumulative college GPA
Phi Theta Kappa - $500 (non-renewable)
3.5 cumulative college GPA
There's no separate application for these scholarships.
Transfer scholarships are offered to qualifying students who enroll during any semester. These scholarships may be renewed for up to three years. Students can only receive one of these scholarships at a time.
*If you are named to the All-State Kansas Academic Team or are a Phi Theta Kappa scholar, the one-time scholarship can be combined with other scholarships. The Phi Theta Kappa scholarship is only available for transfer students.
The value of scholarships listed here are for scholarships awarded during the 2020-2021 school year. The value of scholarships awarded in future years may vary.
Eligibility requirements
To receive the scholarship, you must
- submit a complete admission application (by May 1 for fall semesters and Dec. 1 for spring semesters)
- students who start in the summer will receive their scholarship in the fall
- submit an official transcript (by June 30 for summer and fall semesters or by Jan. 6 for spring semesters)
- have completed 24 transferable college credit hours
- not have earned a bachelor's degree previously
- ask your Phi Theta Kappa advisor to submit a PTK Membership Verification Form by July 1 (if seeking the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship)
- not have previously attended KU as a degree seeking student
Renewal criteria
To renew the scholarship, you must complete 30 KU hours and earn a cumulative 3.25 KU GPA.
Renewable scholarship - $6,000 ($2,000/yr)
3.5 cumulative college GPA
Renewable scholarship - $3,750 ($1,250/yr)
3.25 cumulative college GPA
Midwest Student Exchange Program - $35,466 ($11,822/yr)
3.25 cumulative college GPA and live in a participating Midwest state
Phi Theta Kappa - $35,466 ($11,822/yr)
3.25 cumulative college GPA
There's no separate application for these scholarships.
Visit scholarship detail pages for more specific requirements on the Midwest Student Exchange Program.
Transfer scholarships are offered to qualifying students who enroll during any semester. These scholarships may be renewed for up to three years. Students can only receive one of these scholarships at a time.
The Phi Theta Kappa scholarship is only available for transfer students.
The value of scholarships listed here are for scholarships awarded during the 2020-2021 school year. The value of scholarships awarded in future years may vary.
Eligibility requirements
To receive the scholarship, you must
- submit a complete admission application (by May 1 for fall semesters and Dec. 1 or spring semesters)
- students who start in the summer will receive their scholarship in the fall
- submit an official transcript (by June 30 for summer and fall semesters or by Jan. 6 for spring semesters)
- have completed 24 transferable college credit hours,
- not have earned a bachelor's degree previously,
- ask your advisor to submit a PTK Membership Verification Form by July 1 (if seeking the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship)
- not have previously attended KU as a degree seeking student
Renewal criteria
To renew the scholarship, you must complete 30 KU hours and earn a cumulative 3.25 KU GPA. These scholarships may be renewed for up to three years.
External scholarships
Students can find private aid in a variety of ways. You may be eligible for a grant based on achievement or an essay. You may belong to an organization or have a special interest that qualifies you for a scholarship. Maybe your parents' employer offers assistance.
Earning one or two of these scholarships can make a big difference, so a little research can pay off. KU Financial Aid & Scholarships provides resources for scholarships both affiliated and not affiliated with KU. Keep in mind that applying for external scholarships is up to you, and not associated with your application to KU.