Scholarship Brochure - Wichita State University

bigger scholarships. more awards than ever before.

2027

Beckett • kansas city, mo gore scholar

Jayden • wichita, ks gore scholar

scholarship guide

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distinguished scholarship One competition. More awards than ever before.

The Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI) is one of the area's most prominent scholarship competitions, awarding some of the largest annual undergraduate scholarships in Kansas, including:

Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships

Richard D. Smith Scholarship

(Three will be awarded)

(One will be awarded)

$64,000 Maddie • russell, ks gore scholar

$80,000

To be eligible to compete, you must: • Be a 2027 high school graduate • Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2026.

• 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. 8, 2026 Competition: Nov. 21, 2026 Learn more about the legacy of the Gore Scholars at Wichita.edu/Gore

invitational B saturday, nov. 21, 2026 MIKE AND MARY JAMES SCHOLARSHIP

MARK AND STACY PARKINSON SCHOLARSHIP

B $40,000

B UP TO $34,000

For fine arts or liberal arts & sciences majors

For first-generation students

To be eligible to compete, you must: • Be a 2027 high school graduate • Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2026.

• Declare a major within the College of Fine Arts or the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences • 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 • DSI participants are considered for the James Scholarship

To be eligible to compete, you must: • Be a 2027 high school graduate • Be a graduate from a Kansas high school • Be a first-generation student • Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2026.

• 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 • DSI participants are considered for the Parkinson Scholarship

Important Dates: Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 8, 2026 Competition: Nov. 21, 2026 Review period and notification of recipient: Feb. 2027

Important Dates: Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 8, 2026 Competition: Nov. 21, 2026 Review period and notification of recipient: Feb. 2027

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Additional scholarships awarded to DSI participants

PASSAGE 2 SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIPS

For 10 first-generation students with financial need

• $8,000 - $20,000

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 2027 high school graduate • Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2026.

• 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 2027-2028 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 • Participation in the Passage 2 Success Program is required Important Dates: Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 8, 2026 Competition: Nov. 21, 2026 Review period and notification of finalists: April 2027 4 4

DSI SEMIFINALIST SCHOLARSHIPS

• $4,000

Awarded to students named semifinalists in the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI).

To be eligible to compete, you must: • Be a 2027 high school graduate • Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2026.

• 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 Important Dates: Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 8, 2026 Competition: Nov. 21, 2026 Review period and notification of finalists: Dec. 2026

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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 2027 high school graduate • Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2026 • 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

Tyllor • wichita, ks wallace scholar

Important Dates: WISE materials deadline: Nov. 8, 2026 WISE Competition: Nov. 20, 2026 • Visit: Wichita.edu/ScholarshipCompetitions 5

Barton School of Business ALLEN, GIBBS, AND HOULIK L.C. W. Frank Barton School of Business

W. Frank Barton School of Business

• $50,000

• $50,000

CLAY BARTON SCHOLARSHIP

To be eligible to compete, you must: • Be a 2027 high school graduate • Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2026 • Declare a major in the Barton School of Business • 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 score of 1160, or • Rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year Important Dates: Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 8, 2026 Competition: Nov. 20, 2026

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ROSS TIDEMANN SCHOLARSHIP

To be eligible to compete, you must: • Be a 2027 high school graduate • Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2026 • Declare a major in the Barton School of Business • 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 score of 1160, or • Rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year • Demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or including a statement of financial need in the application if you're unable to complete the FAFSA • Consideration given to students with qualifying academic scores and who have work experience Important Dates: Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 8, 2026 Competition: Nov. 20, 2026

SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION (AGH)

B friday, nov. 20, 2026

W. Frank Barton School of Business

W. Frank Barton School of Business

• $40,000

• $36,400 (two will be awarded)

HARRY NAJIM BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

To be eligible to compete, you must: • Be a 2027 high school graduate from a Kansas high school • Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2026 • Declare a major in the Barton School of Business • 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 score of 1160, or • Rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year • Demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or including a statement of financial need in the application if you're unable to complete the FAFSA • Consideration given to students who show commitment to community engagement Important Dates: Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 8, 2026 Competition: Nov. 20, 2026

FRAN JABARA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

To be eligible to compete, you must: • Be a 2027 high school graduate from a Kansas high school • Submit Wichita State application materials by Nov. 1, 2026 • Declare an entrepreneurship major in the Barton School of Business • 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 score of 1160, or • Rank in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year Important Dates: Scholarship materials deadline: Nov. 8, 2026 Competition: Nov. 20, 2026

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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.

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.

Grace • Pleasanton, ks McGregor scholar

To be eligible, you must: • Be a 2027 high school graduate • Submit Wichita State application materials by Dec. 15, 2026 • Submit Cohen Honors College application by Jan. 10, 2027 • 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, 2027 Interviews for McGregor will take place in late January 2027 Visit: Wichita.edu/ScholarshipCompetitions

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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 March. 1, 2027 (graduated high school during the 2026-2027 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, 2027 for priority consideration.

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.

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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.

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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 10

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 named National Merit Scholars to be eligible

| apply at: wichita.edu/admissions |

• 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.

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TOP 80

MOST AFFORDABLE U.S. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

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, 2027 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.

Have a financial aid or scholarship question?

Visit Wichita.edu/FinancialAid or call (316) 978-3430.

EACH YEAR

$110 MILLION+

IN FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED (88% of freshmen receive aid)

To register or for more information on any of these competitions, visit: Wichita.edu/ ScholarshipCompetitions 11

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SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE