The College of Applied Studies annually awards more than $750,000 in both merit-based and need-based scholarships to students in the College of Applied Studies. These awards are made possible by our gracious donors, which allow us to provide over 200 students financial assistance as they pursue their degrees at Wichita State. 

Only one application is necessary to apply for nearly all scholarships available to students in the College of Applied Studies. Undergraduate and graduate students can apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe from November 1 until March 1 each academic year, and applications received during this period are used to select recipients for the following academic year.

Ways to improve your scholarship options:

  • Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online.  This may improve your chances for need-based scholarships.
  • Research scholarships options using various venues, including online and through your university or local library.
  • Complete all scholarship applications accurately and thoroughly.
  • Proofread any required essays for correct grammar and content.
  • Meet all required deadlines.
  • Promptly return acknowledgements of award packages with all requested information.

Accepting a Scholarship
To accept the scholarship offer, log into your myWSU account using your myWSU ID and select the “myFinances” tab; then select “Financial Aid Awards”. Select the academic year. You can review your award information on the “Award Overview” tab. Proceed to the “Accept Award Offer” tab to accept your scholarship.

Renewable Scholarships
All renewable scholarships will be based on a student's ability to meet scholarship guidelines and the availability of funds.


Scholarships

General College of Applied Studies Scholarships

These scholarships are open to apply for any College of Applied Studies student.

James and Catherine Buck Charitable Trust for Education Majors

Norman Cash Memorial Scholarship

Thomas P. Cornthwaite Scholarship

Nadine and Kenneth Gleason Scholarship

Chandler B. Hatfield Scholarship/Fellowship

Della Bates Inman Scholarship

Keener Family Education Scholarship

Elinor Wells Keesling Education Scholarship

Klepper Family Endowed Scholarship in Education  

Beverly Lefever Family Scholarship

Glenn E. & Inez M. Pearce Scholarship

Geraldine Rathbone Scholarship

Amelya Tanner Endowed Education Scholarship

David Bard Wainwright Memorial Scholarship

Fern Worden & Frederick Wieland Scholarship

Frank Crawford Jr. Educators of Tomorrow Scholarship

Dale & Alice Wiggins Education Scholarship

Teacher Education Scholarships

1993 Undergraduate Program

Dale and Leona Alley Scholarship

James E. Anderson Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Anderson/Chaffee Scholarship

Marcus Taylor Ballenger Endowed Scholarship

Thelma R. Barcus Scholarship

Phyllis Burgess/Mildred Lutz Scholarship

Josephine Brown Endowed Scholarship

Ruth and Jay Carter Current Scholarship

Leonard M. Chaffee Scholarship

Bill and Dorothy Cohen Endowed Scholarship

Credit Union of America TAP Scholarship

Curriculum & Instruction Scholarship

Christine L. Downey-Schmidt Endowed Scholarship

Tony & Cathy Durano Endowed Scholarship

Floyd M. & Zella M. Farmer Scholarship

Ryan Finn Education Scholarship

Herb and Ruby Fast Scholarship

Lt. Samuel R. Gardner Education Scholarship

Joe Hull Special Education Scholarship

Dr. John Scholarship for Elementary Education Majors

Adra C. Jones Scholarship for Education Majors

Ed & Sue Jones Science Education Scholarship/Fellowship

Julie D. Laster Endowed Education Scholarship

Vera M. Linn Scholarship

Charles & Amy Mahin Scholarship

Stephanie McCart Memorial Teaching Scholarship

Wayne and Pauline Means Endowed Scholarship

Margaret Craig Meek Memorial Scholarship

Nancy C. Millett Scholarship

Sid F.  & May W. Moore Endowed Scholarship

Craig Murphy Memorial Book Award Scholarship

Ruth & C. Henry Nathan Scholarship

John M. & Nelda Nickel Memorial Scholarship

O. Carroll & Nelle Noel Memorial Scholarship

Nygaard Family Scholarship

Robert T. Pate Memorial Scholarship

Nancy Sapp Scholarship

Barry & Cindy Schwan Scholarship

Linwood Sexton Scholarship

Simcox Family Endowed Education Scholarship

Jacalyn Strong Scholarship for Education Majors

Helen J. Throckmorton Endowed English Teacher Scholarship/Fellowship

J. Martyn Walsh English Scholarship

Walter Wine Memorial Scholarship

Virginia L. Younker Scholarship

Debra K. Smith Scholarship

Human Performance Studies Scholarships

Roland Banks Honorary Endowed Scholarship

Human Performance Studies Scholarship

Gladys Taggart Scholarship

Bill Umphrey Memorial Scholarship

Vernon & Marjorie Williams Scholarship

Sue F. Bair Scholarship

Dr. Robert Holmer Scholarship

Lt. Samuel R. Gardner Education Scholarship

Sport Management Scholarships

John Hansan Sports Administration Fellowship

David C. Jimenez Memorial Scholarship

Graduate Student Fellowships

Art & Gladys Anderson Fellowship

Herbert J. & Lavina Hannam Endowed Fellowship

Joan C. and Donald W. Henrichs Fellowship

Mary & Harry Hitchcock Endowed Fellowship

Outside Scholarship Opportunities

Outside scholarships are awarded externally by organizations and groups other than Wichita State University, such as civic groups, high schools, and clubs. The application, selection, and award of these scholarships are conducted by the applicable external organization or group.  Applications for external scholarship opportunities, and many others, can be found by accessing those websites at the links provided below.

Please Note: The scholarships listed are accurate as of the date posted. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at Wichita State provides external scholarship information as a courtesy. Except for providing a link to outside scholarships for informational purposes, the University 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 Wichita State University or the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships agree with the material contained on or linked to the websites.

Multicultural Scholarship Index

American Chemical Society Scholars Program
 
EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship Program
 
Illustrating Awesomeness Scholarship
 
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award

Leon Bradley Scholarship Program

Morgan Stanley Richard B. Fisher Scholarship Program
 
United Methodist GBHEM Racial-Ethnic Specific Scholarships
 
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

Ron Brown Scholar Program

APIA Scholars
 
Asian Pacific Fund
 
U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Scholarships
 
McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program
 
AAIA Scholarships

AIEF Scholarship Programs

American Indian Services Program
 
Catching the Dream Program
 
Chickasaw Nation Higher Education Grant
 
Intertribal Timber Council Scholarships
 
Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship
 
United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Scholarships
 
Zuni Tribal Scholarship
 
Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund
 
SEED Foundation Scholarship

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Kansas Board of Regents Scholarship

Rotary Scholarships

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

TEACH Grant

Zippa "Teacher Dream Job"

The Herb Fast & Ezra Fast Scholarship for Education

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Have questions? Contact Us:

CAS Scholarship Coordinator
1845 Fairmount St., Box 131
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0131

cas.dean@wichita.edu

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