Dell Scholars are driven, tenacious, and ambitious students who are committed to achieving their college education despite challenges. Each year, the program selects 500 students nationwide, providing them with comprehensive support and scholarships to help them build their ideal pathway to graduation and beyond.

Personalized Support for Scholaors 

• Academic Advisement: Regular check-ins with academic advisors for personalized support.
• Coaching and Resources: Access tailored academic resources to enhance your success.
• $20,000 Scholarship: Financial assistance to support your academic journey.
• Dell Laptop: Receive a high-quality laptop with a four-year warranty.
• Annual Book Credits: Get book credits each year for four years.
• Teletherapy Membership: Access live therapy sessions for your emotional well-being.
• Holistic Student Services: Free or discounted support for legal, financial, health, and personal matters.
• Professional Networks: Ongoing career advisement to help you build valuable connections.

Criteria 

• Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. (Upward Bound Wichita Prep) 
• Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
• Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
• Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation
• Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA’

Key Dates 

• October 1, 2024 – Application opens
• December 1, 2024 – Application deadline
• December 10, 2024 – Semifinalists announced
• January 27, 2025 – Semifinalist materials due
• March 18, 2025 – Dell Scholars announced

The Rudd Scholarship is a competitive four-year award that covers any remaining costs associated with tuition and fees, books and supplies, and room and board after accounting for other grants, scholarships, and financial aid.

Eligibility

• Graduating high school senior who plans to enroll full-time in the fall.
• Must have a cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must have taken the ACT or SAT and submit the score to apply.
• Must be a Kansas resident and qualify for in-state tuition.
• Demonstrate financial need (Pell-eligible).
• Will attend either Emporia State, Fort Hays State, Kansas State, or Wichita State Universities.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident.

Key Dates 

• Applications accepted | October 1 - December 1

• Heads up: Don’t wait to get started on your application. You will need to submit your high school transcript, two essays, your estimated Pell Grant, an ACT or SAT score, and two recommendations.

• Finalists announced | January 15

• Finalists material due | February 1

• Finalists interviewed | February

• Winner announced | April 

The Shocker Promise Scholarships provide last-dollar funding to high school graduates from Kansas. See below for program details and deadlines. 

• Admitted high school students who qualify by the March 1 admissions date and April 1 FAFSA completion date.

• Be a Sedgwick County, Kansas resident at the time of application to Wichita State University.

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.

• Be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant*.

• Annual family income of $50,000 or less and total assets of $50,000 or less.**

• FAFSA Student Aid Index of 7,395 or less.

• Be admitted for fall as a first-time freshman by March 1, 2025 (graduated high school during 2024-2025 academic year).

• Complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1, 2025 for priority consideration.

• Minimum 2.5 unweighted high school GPA.

• Enroll full-time (complete 24 hours each academic year in the fall/spring/summer semesters) in a baccalaureate degree program beginning in fall 2025.

How do I apply? 

Students are automatically considered if WSU has admitted them by March 1 and received their FAFSA by April 1, and they meet the eligibility requirements.

 

The Schmidt Foundation Scholars scholarship is a $16,000 award made possible through the generous gifts of the Schmidt Foundation. This amount includes 30 hours of tuition and fees for fall and spring courses, books, and room and board. This scholarship aims to support FHSU students, with preference given to students from Kansas and first-generation college students. Recipients have the opportunity to renew their scholarship for up to three additional years if eligibility requirements continue to be met. Each year, five future FHSU students from the incoming freshman class will have the opportunity to receive this prestigious scholarship and join the respected community of Schmidt Foundation Scholars.

Recipients must:

• Be admitted to FHSU.
• Be a full-time, on-campus undergraduate student during the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Reside in double room occupancy in the Residence Hall all four years.
• Be in good legal and community standing.
• Attend a once-per-semester dinner with the Schmidt Foundation and FHSU leadership, which will provide networking opportunities for the recipient, as well as additional gatherings that may be planned.
• Participate in a mentorship program.

To renew their scholarship, Schmidt Foundation Scholars must:

• Maintain a 3.25 GPA per semester for automatic renewal.
• Maintain full-time, on-campus student status.
• Remain in good legal and community standing.
• Continue participation in a mentorship program.

 

The application for freshmen starting in the fall of 2025 will be open from midnight on September 15, 2024 to midnight on February 15, 2025. Applications will be reviewed by a joint committee from the Schmidt Foundation and FHSU. When finalists are selected, they will be invited to participate in a Zoom interview with the scholarship committee. Next, the finalist’s two personal references will be contacted so the scholarship committee can gain insight into the finalist’s character and how likely they are to fit into the scholarship program. Award announcements will be made shortly thereafter.

 

Eligibility

To apply for the 2024-25 Coolidge Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Enrollment Intent: Applicants must intend to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate for the first time in fall 2026. This includes high school juniors or equivalent students, including those who are home-schooled. Students currently taking courses at a local college are also eligible.
2. Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States by the scholarship deadline.
3. Family Restrictions: Applicants cannot be immediate family members of any current employee, trustee, or significant donor (defined as someone with lifetime giving exceeding $25,000) to the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation or the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Fund.

Timelines 

• Application Launch: The 2024-25 Coolidge Scholarship is now live and accepting applications! 
• Application Deadline: All application materials, including letters of reference, must be submitted by Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Please make sure to note the timezone.
• Notification Timeline: By Summer 2025, all applicants will be notified of their outcomes. You can check your status by logging into your application portal. Finalists will be contacted directly by phone and invited to attend the Finalist Interview Weekend in Woodstock and Plymouth Notch, Vermont. The Coolidge Foundation will cover travel and lodging costs for finalists and one parent.

 

The Engebretson Foundation is in the process of seeking a high school senior to receive a one-year $10,000.00 per semester scholarship.

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a graduating senior from a United States high school.
• Plan to attend a four year college.
• Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend a four year college.
• Have achieved a score of 28 composite or higher on the ACT exam (or at least 1240 on the SAT).
• Have achieved at least a 3.75 GPA or above and/or top 5% of graduating class.
• Have applied for federal financial aid and have already received back the Student Aid Report that contains your Expected Family Contribution (EFC); see Filing for FAFSA.

To apply for scholarship consideration, please complete the Application for Scholarship and Teacher Recommendation forms and email to info@engebretsonfoundation.org with your name in the subject line.

 

Wichita Foundation donors believe in the importance of investing in the next generation. Our scholarships were established at the Wichita Foundation through the generosity of our fund holders. These gifts provide financial assistance for students attending accredited colleges, universities and technical schools. 

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Each scholarship has varying criteria and award eligibility. We know that pursuing higher education can be hectic, which is why we’ve streamlined our scholarships into one application.

The Wichita Foundation has multiple scholarship available to you, please make sure you look through them all.