Three things to know about the new K-State scholarship program
Becoming a K-State Wildcat is now even more affordable, thanks to the launch of the
university’s new scholarship program. Here’s everything you need to know:
1. When will the program start?
The program will apply to incoming in-state and out-of-state undergraduate students
who plan to start on campus at K-State beginning in summer/fall 2023.
2. How will in-state students be impacted?
The in-state scholarship program offers new opportunities for incoming undergraduate students who plan to attend the
Manhattan, Salina or Olathe campuses. The top general university in-state award for
incoming freshmen, which requires a minimum 3.95 unweighted GPA and a minimum 32 ACT
score or 1420 SAT score, has increased to a total award value of $22,000 over four
years. This is one of the highest merit scholarship awards in the state that is automatically
awarded when a student applies for admission by the priority application date.
The new in-state program also provides a transparent GPA-only pathway to achieve an
academic scholarship, offering students the opportunity to earn scholarships without
an ACT or SAT score.
3. How will this program benefit out-of-state students?
For out-of-state freshmen and transfer students who plan to attend the Manhattan or
Salina campuses, the new Wildcat Nonresident Award will be available to domestic and international students. This award, which is automatically
granted to eligible degree-seeking students who apply by the priority application
date, reduces the nonresident portion of tuition between 50% to 100% for eligible
students based on unweighted GPA, with no test score required. A 100% reduction means
a student's tuition will equal in-state rates.
Also part of K-State’s scholarship lineup is the Missouri Match Tuition Award. To receive an award equivalent to in-state tuition, incoming freshmen from Missouri
must have a minimum 3.25 overall unweighted high school GPA and a minimum 22 ACT or
1100 SAT composite score. Incoming transfer students must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative
GPA from their current college or university.