santiago • little elm, tx
dsi finalist
through scholarships excellence recognizing SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
lauren • blanchard, ok
wallace scholar
Distinguished Scholarship Invitational:
The Distinguished Scholarship Invitational is one of the area’s most prominent scholarship competitions, awarding three $64,000 Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships — amongst the largest annual undergraduate scholarships in Kansas.
To be eligible to compete, you must:
• Be a 2026 high school graduate
• Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2025
• Meet one of the following criteria:
• Have a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA, or
• Have a minimum ACT composite score of 27, or
• Have a minimum SAT composite of 1260, or
• Rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year
Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 10, 2025
Competition: Nov. 22, 2025
Visit: Wichita.edu/ScholarshipCompetitions
Learn more about the legacy of the Gore Scholars at Wichita.edu/Gore
chloe • eureka, mo
gore scholar
• Up to $36,400
Awards $36,400 to two future entrepreneurs.
To be eligible to compete, you must:
• Be a 2026 high school graduate
• Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2025
• Declare an entrepreneurship major
• Meet one of the following criteria:
• Have a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA, or
• Have a minimum ACT composite score of 27, or
• Have a minimum SAT composite of 1260, or
• Rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year
Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 17, 2025
Competition: Nov. 21, 2025
• Visit: Wichita.edu/ScholarshipCompetitions
W. Frank Barton School of Business ALLEN, GIBBS, AND HOULIK L.C. SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
• Up to $50,000
To be eligible to compete, you must:
• Be a 2026 high school graduate
• Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2025
• Declare a business major
• Meet one of the following criteria:
• Have a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA, or
• Have a minimum ACT composite score of 27, or
• Have a minimum SAT composite of 1260, or
• Rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year
Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 17, 2025
Competition: Nov. 21, 2025
• Visit: Wichita.edu/ScholarshipCompetitions
SHOCKER
PROMISE SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR KANSAS RESIDENTS:
• Four-year scholarship
covering up to tuition and fees
To be eligible you must:
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
• Be a resident of Kansas at the time of application to Wichita State
• Be eligible for the federal Pell Grant
• Submit Wichita State application materials for fall as a first-time freshman by Feb. 1, 2026 (graduated high school during the 2025-2026 academic year)
• Annual family income of $60,000 or less
Kansas residents from outside of Sedgwick County may be eligible for additional, limited on-campus housing support.
Students must have financial need as demonstrated by family income information determined from the FAFSA. Funding is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to those who meet all requirements. If selected as a recipient, smaller previously awarded Wichita State freshmen scholarships will be replaced with the Shocker Promise. The Shocker Promise is a four-year scholarship designed to cover remaining costs associated with your tuition and fees after applying all other gift aid, including waivers, scholarships and grants.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1, 2026 for priority consideration.
• Visit: Wichita.edu/ShockerPromise
Mark and Stacy Parkinson
SCHOLARSHIP FOR FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS
• Up to $34,000
An $8,500 annual scholarship geared toward first-generation students.
To be eligible to compete, you must:
• Be a 2026 high school graduate
• Be a graduate from a Kansas high school
• Submit Wichita State admission materials by Nov. 1, 2025
• Meet the following:
• Have a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA
• Submit the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational application by Nov. 10, 2025.
This also serves as your application for the Parkinson Scholarship.
• Compete in the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational on Nov. 22, 2025
Review period and notification of finalists: January 2026
• Visit: Wichita.edu/ScholarshipCompetitions
PASSAGE 2 SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIPS
•
$8,000 - $20,000
A special award for at least ten first-generation students with financial need who compete in the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational. Awards are dispersed in amounts ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 per year. Additional scholarship opportunities may be offered to participating Passage attendees based on available funding.
To be eligible to compete, you must:
• Be a 2026 high school graduate
• Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1.
• Meet one of the following criteria:
• Have a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA, or
• Have a minimum ACT composite score of 27, or
• Have a minimum SAT composite of 1260, or
• Rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year
• Meet the Wichita state priority date of April 1 for submission of the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Students who are ineligible to complete a FAFSA will be contacted to provide a separate statement describing their financial need
• Recipients will be required to participate in the Passage 2 Success Program
Review period and notification of finalists: April 2026
• Visit: wichita.edu/scholarshipcompetitions
Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College
Acceptance to the Honors College is based on a holistic review of each applicant. While there are no minimum ACT, SAT, or GPA requirements, we consider your scores as part of our review with the greatest emphasis being placed on your essay and resume of involvement and experiences.
israel • wichita, ks
honors college scholar
Lenora McGregor Endowed Scholarship:
• Up to $26,000
Awards up to $26,000 over four years of study to an incoming freshman who has demonstrated academic excellence and intellectual curiosity.
To be eligible, you must:
Be a 2026 high school graduate
Submit Wichita State application materials by Dec. 15, 2025
• Submit Cohen Honors College application by Jan. 10, 2026
• The McGregor Scholarship application is part of the application for the Honors College. Check the box on the application to indicate you would like to be considered for the scholarship.
Scholarship materials deadline: Jan. 10, 2026
Interviews for McGregor will take place in late January 2026.
Visit: Wichita.edu/ScholarshipCompetitions
College of Engineering
WALLACE INVITATIONAL FOR SCHOLARSHIPS IN ENGINEERING (WISE):
• $30,500
Each fall, the Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering awards 10 prospective engineering students $30,500 scholarships over four years of study.
To be eligible to compete, you must:
• Be a 2026 high school graduate
• Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2025
• Declare an engineering major
• Meet one of the following criteria:
• Have a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA, or
• Have a minimum ACT composite score of 27, or
• Have a minimum SAT composite of 1260, or
• Rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year
WISE materials deadline: Nov. 10, 2025
Competition: Nov. 21, 2025
• Visit: Wichita.edu/ScholarshipCompetitions
karaline • goddard, ks
wallace scholar
College of Fine Arts Scholarships:
• Art, music & performance
The School of Art, Design and Creative Industries awards scholarships to incoming students through an online portfolio review process. The priority deadline is Feb. 1 for the following fall semester. For more information, call (316) 978-3555 or visit Wichita.edu/ArtScholarships.
The School of Digital Arts is actively working to develop new scholarship opportunities for our students. Many of our students qualify for scholarships through the Wichita State Merit Scholarship program. As new scholarships are developed, they are awarded based on donor guidelines. For more information, call (316) 978-7774.
The School of Music awards scholarships through audition days in the fall, spring and by appointment.
Contact the School of Music at (316) 978-3500 or visit Wichita.edu/MusicScholarships.
The School of Performing Arts awards scholarships through in-person and virtual auditions, interviews, and essay applications throughout the year. The scholarship priority deadline is Feb. 1 for the following fall semester.
Contact the School of Performing Arts at (316) 978-3360 or visit Wichita.edu/SPA.
College of Applied Studies
KLOSE SCHOLARSHIPS: • Up to $20,000
The Doris and Ralph Klose Scholarship is available to high school seniors who declare a major in math or science teacher education at Wichita State. Recipients will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of scholarships. The Klose Scholarship covers the average cost of tuition, books and fees during junior and senior years at Wichita State, as long as eligibility is maintained.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
• Be a 2026 high school graduate
• Submit Wichita State application materials by Dec. 1
• Declare a major in math or science teacher education
• Meet one of the following criteria:
• Have a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA, or
• Have a minimum ACT composite score of 24, or
• Have a minimum SAT composite of 1160, or
• Rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of junior year
• Once admitted to Wichita State, access award details, application process and deadlines through ScholarshipUniverse.
• Visit: Wichita.edu/ScholarshipCompetitions
MIKE AND MARY JAMES SCHOLARSHIP:
• Up to $40,000
Awards an incoming fine arts or liberal arts & sciences major up to $40,000 over four years of study.
To be eligible to compete, you must:
• Be a 2026 high school graduate
• Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2025
• Declare a major within the College of Fine Arts OR the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
• Meet the following criteria:
• Have a minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA, or
• Have a minimum ACT composite score of 27, or
• Have a minimum SAT composite of 1260, or
• Rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year
• Compete in the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational on Nov. 22, 2025
• DSI applicants are automatically considered for the James Scholarship.
Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 10, 2025
Review period and notification of recipient: Jan. 2026
• Visit: wichita.edu/scholarshipcompetitions
avrie • medicine lodge, ks james scholar
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You’ve done the hard work. Now funding your high-quality Wichita State education couldn’t be easier. There’s no need to fill out endless forms and applications. Once you’ve been admitted, you’ll be sent a scholarship offer within two weeks if you’re eligible.
• Visit: Wichita.edu/Scholarships
ScholarshipUniverse
ScholarshipUniverse is our scholarship-matching tool for admitted and current Wichita State students. It connects Shockers to millions of dollars in external scholarships. Once admitted, students can log into ScholarshipUniverse regularly to view university, regional and national scholarships that match their profile.
• Visit: Wichita.edu/ScholarshipUniverse
Rudd Scholars and KC Scholars: Official College Partner
Wichita State proudly partners with the Rudd Foundation and KC Scholars scholarship programs.
• Designated awardees can visit: Wichita.edu/RuddScholars
Wichita.edu/KCScholars
merit scholarships
Freshmen Merit Scholarships: $4,000 - $24,000
• $1,500-$4,000 a year for Kansas residents and students in a tuition discount area
• $2,500 - $6,000 a year for nonresidents
• Scholarship awarded over four years with eligibility
• Award offers are based on meeting minimum academic criteria
• Dec. 1 priority date for consideration
Freshmen University Academic Scholarships - GPA Only
• $1,000-$2,000 a year for Kansas residents and students in a tuition discount area
• $1,500-$3,000 a year for nonresidents
• Awarded based on unweighted high school GPA
Honors College Merit Scholarships: $1,000
• $500 a year over two years for incoming freshmen who are fully admitted to Wichita State and to the Cohen Honors College
• Priority consideration given to incoming freshmen and transfers who are fully admitted to Wichita State and to the Honors College by Dec. 15
Wichita State National Merit Scholarship Programs: $50,000
• $20,000 for the first year
• $10,000 for each of the next three years
• Good for four years with eligibility
• Students must be a finalist in National Merit to be eligible
• In-state or reduced tuition
Students from Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin may qualify for in-state or reduced tuition. For more information, visit wichita.edu/ShockerSavings.
• More ways to fund your success
Wichita State students also have access to millions of dollars in college-specific scholarships and other forms of financial aid. File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1, 2026 for maximized award opportunities.
For more information, visit wichita.edu/FinancialAid.
• Apply now
These scholarships won’t last long. To make sure you get yours, visit wichita.edu/Apply and complete an admission application today.
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 2026
