Kansas scholarships and grants
Every program the state of Kansas runs for students, checked against its official page. For a list matched to you, answer a few questions.
Hide service scholarships (10) These pay for school in exchange for working in a job or place afterward.
Open to most students
Kansas Promise Act Scholarship
Tuition, fees, books and required materials after other aid; up to $20,000 or 68 credit hours lifetimeKansas Board of Regents
Open now · due March 1, 2027Service scholarshipThe catch: Live and work in Kansas for 2 years in a row after finishing your program, or repay the award with interest.
Last-dollar scholarship covering tuition, fees, books and materials (up to $20,000 lifetime) for two-year programs in high-demand fields; live and work in Kansas 2 years after.
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school
- For information technology, health care, advanced manufacturing students
- Partly need-based: your FAFSA can affect whether you get it or how much.
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Comprehensive Grant
$200-$10,500 per year at private Kansas colleges; $100-$4,500 at state universities and Washburn (2026-27)Kansas Board of Regents
Apply any timeNeed-based grant of $200-$10,500 a year at Kansas private colleges or $100-$4,500 at state universities and Washburn; FAFSA only.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Dental Education Opportunities Program
Difference between resident and nonresident tuition at UMKC School of DentistryKansas Board of Regents
Apply any timeApproved Kansas dental students at UMKC pay resident tuition; Kansas covers the difference.
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For grad students
- For dentistry students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Nurse Educator Service Scholarship
Varies by institutionKansas Board of Regents
Check datesService scholarshipThe catch: Teach in a Kansas nursing program one year per year of support after your graduate degree; repayment terms aren't published, so ask the school.
Scholarship for graduate nursing students at participating Kansas schools who agree to teach in a Kansas nursing program one year per year of support.
- What it takes: state application
- For grad students
- For nursing students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Osteopathic Medical Service Scholarship
Estimated $41,000 per year (2026-27), up to four yearsKansas Board of Regents
Opens laterService scholarshipThe catch: Practice primary care in an eligible Kansas county one year per year of support, or repay with 5% interest.
About $41,000 a year (up to 4 years) for Kansas osteopathic medical students who will practice primary care in underserved Kansas counties.
- What it takes: state application + essay + FAFSA
- For grad students
- For osteopathic medicine students
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
- Usual timing: Annual; priority deadline May 1 (FAFSA by April 1); recipients notified about July.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
Up to $6,860 per year ($3,430 per semester full-time; prorated to $1,373 at 3-5 hours)Kansas Board of Regents
Opens laterService scholarshipThe catch: Teach your hard-to-fill subject or in an underserved Kansas area one year per year funded, or repay with 5% interest.
Up to $6,860 a year for future or current teachers in hard-to-fill subjects or underserved Kansas areas; teach in Kansas one year per year of funding.
- What it takes: state application + transcript + recommendation
- For undergrads, grad students
- For elementary education, English language arts, mathematics students
- Usual timing: Annual; priority deadline June 1 (applications open early January).
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship
$4,000/yr LPN or $5,000/yr RN full-time; $5,000 LPN / $6,250 RN with a sponsor; prorated for 6-11 hoursKansas Board of Regents
Opens laterService scholarshipThe catch: Work full time as a nurse in Kansas one year per year of support after licensure, or repay with 5% interest.
$4,000 (LPN) or $5,000 (RN) a year, up to $6,250 with a rural sponsor, for nursing students who agree to practice in Kansas.
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school
- For nursing students
- Partly need-based: your FAFSA can affect whether you get it or how much.
- Usual timing: Annual; state application due June 1, FAFSA priority April 1 (applications open early January).
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Adult Learner Grant
$3,000 per semester full-time ($6,000/yr); prorated to $1,500 per semester at 6 hoursKansas Board of Regents
Opens laterService scholarshipThe catch: Live and work in Kansas for 2 years in a row after graduating, or repay the award with 5% interest.
$3,000 per semester (prorated part-time) toward a bachelor's in a high-demand field for Kansans 25 and older; live and work in Kansas 2 years after.
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For adults going back to school, undergrads
- Needs a 2+ GPA
- For information technology, health care, nursing students
- Usual timing: Annual; opens early January, closes July 1 or when funds run out (2026-27: Jan 5-July 1, 2026). 2027-28 opens early January 2027.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas State Scholarship
Up to $1,000 per year ($500 per semester)Kansas Board of Regents
Opens laterUp to $1,000 a year for designated Kansas State Scholars (top half of Kansas Scholars Curriculum completers) who have financial need.
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application + test scores + transcript
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Needs a 3+ GPA
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
- Usual timing: Annual; state application due July 1 (applications open early January).
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Optometry Service Scholarship
Difference between resident and nonresident tuition at a partner optometry schoolKansas Board of Regents
Opens laterService scholarshipThe catch: Practice optometry in Kansas one year per year of support, starting within 6 months of graduating, or it becomes a loan at 5% interest.
Kansas pays the out-of-state tuition difference for Kansas optometry students at three partner schools; practice in Kansas one year per year of support.
- What it takes: state application
- For grad students
- For optometry students
- Usual timing: Annual; application deadline May 1.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
For specific students
Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each card says who qualifies.
Kansas Hero's Scholarship (tuition waiver)
Full tuition and required fees at a Kansas public institution (up to 10 semesters)Kansas Board of Regents
Open now · due February 1, 2027Free tuition and required fees at Kansas public colleges for spouses and children of Kansas service members or public safety officers killed or disabled in service, and for POWs.
- Who it's for: Spouse/dependent of a Kansas servicemember or public safety officer killed or disabled in service (incl. 80%+ VA disability); former POWs
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas National Guard EMERGE (Educational Master's for Enhanced Readiness and Global Excellence)
Tuition and fees up to 15 credit hours per semester (capped at state-university rates)Kansas Board of Regents / Kansas Adjutant General's Department
Open now · due November 15, 2026Service scholarshipThe catch: Serve 48 more months (master's) or 72 (professional/doctoral) in the Kansas National Guard after your last funded term, or repay it.
Tuition and fees for up to 15 credit hours per semester for Kansas National Guard members in master's, professional or doctoral programs; extra Guard service required.
- Who it's for: Current Kansas Army or Air National Guard member
- What it takes: FAFSA + membership + transcript
- For grad students
- Needs a 2.75+ GPA
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance Program (State Tuition Assistance)
Up to 100% of tuition and required fees at Kansas public institutions; capped at the public rate at private collegesKansas Board of Regents / Kansas Adjutant General's Department
Open now · due January 31, 2027Service scholarshipThe catch: Serve 24 more months in the Kansas National Guard after your last funded semester, or repay the assistance.
Up to 100% of tuition and required fees at Kansas public colleges (capped at the public rate at private colleges) for Kansas National Guard members; serve 24 more months.
- Who it's for: Current Kansas Army or Air National Guard member
- What it takes: state application + FAFSA + membership
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school
- Needs a 2+ GPA
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas National Guard State Tuition Assistance Transfer to Dependent (STAT)
100% of tuition and most required fees (up to 15 credit hours per semester); private colleges capped at highest public rateKansas Adjutant General's Department (Kansas National Guard) / Kansas Board of Regents
Open now · due January 31, 2027A Kansas National Guard member can transfer state tuition assistance to one dependent: 100% of tuition and most required fees at Kansas colleges (capped at public rates for private schools).
- Who it's for: Dependent (DEERS-enrolled) of a current Kansas National Guard member who transfers the benefit
- What it takes: FAFSA + membership + transcript + recommendation
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
- Needs a 2+ GPA
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Distinguished Scholarship Program
Tuition and fees for full-time graduate study (about $25,000 total pool per year)Kansas Board of Regents
Apply any timeTuition and fees reimbursed for Kansas Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Fulbright and similar scholars doing graduate study at Kansas public universities.
- Who it's for: Named Brasenose, Chevening, Fulbright, Madison, Marshall, Mellon, Rhodes or Truman scholar from Kansas
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For grad students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Foster Child Educational Assistance Program (tuition waiver)
Full tuition and required fees at Kansas public institutionsKansas Department for Children and Families
Apply any timeTuition and required fees waived at Kansas public colleges and technical schools for young people who aged out of, or were adopted from, Kansas foster care, through the semester they turn 23.
- Who it's for: Current or former Kansas foster youth (in DCF custody at 18, adopted from foster care at 16+, etc.)
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas ROTC Service Scholarship
Up to 70% of cost of attendance per academic yearKansas Board of Regents
Check datesService scholarshipThe catch: Commission and serve at least 4 years as a Kansas Army National Guard officer; if you drop out, repay over 5 years with interest.
Up to 70% of cost of attendance for Army ROTC cadets at participating Kansas universities who commit to serve 4 years as officers in the Kansas Army National Guard.
- Who it's for: Army ROTC cadet at a participating Kansas school
- What it takes: school nomination
- For students starting college, undergrads
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Reading Specialist Scholarship (Kansas Blueprint for Literacy)
$1,400 per semester for up to 5 semesters ($7,000 maximum)Kansas Board of Regents
Check dates$1,400 per semester (up to $7,000 total) for practicing Kansas elementary or special education teachers earning reading specialist credentials at Newman, Washburn or Wichita State.
- Who it's for: Licensed Kansas teacher (elementary K-6 or special education endorsement) working in a Kansas elementary school
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For grad students
- For reading specialist, education students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship
Up to $1,850 per year ($925 per semester)Kansas Board of Regents
Opens laterUp to $1,850 a year for first-generation college students or children of Kansas pre-K-12 teachers and paraprofessionals with financial need.
- Who it's for: First-generation college student, OR dependent of a licensed Kansas pre-K-12 teacher or paraprofessional
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
- Usual timing: Annual; application due May 1 (opens early January).
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Kansas Military Service Scholarship
Tuition and required fees at a Kansas public institution (subject to state funding)Kansas Board of Regents
Opens laterTuition and fees at Kansas public colleges for Kansas veterans and service members who served 90+ days in a hostile-fire-pay operation abroad after 9/11.
- Who it's for: Veterans and current service members with 90+ days of post-9/11 hostile-fire-pay service abroad
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
- Usual timing: Annual; priority date May 1, FAFSA priority April 1 (applications open early January); awarded until funds run out.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
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