Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students
Education Opportunity Fund (EOF) Scholarship 2023-2024
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Due July 31, 2023
Qualifications for Application
- The recipient must complete the application and write a one-page essay indicating background, financial need, and how this scholarship will benefit recipient with their educational/life goals.
- The recipient must be full/part-time undergraduate student currently enrolled at K-State.
- The recipient must demonstrate financial need
- Must be a first time recipient of the scholarship. Previous winners are ineligible.
- All application packets must be e-mailed to: athomp@k-state.edu
Available through K-State Foundation Network
League of Women Voters Stella Harriss Scholarship Application
The Stella Harriss Scholarship was established to assist non-traditional students who desire to further their education at Kansas State University. It is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Manhattan/Riley County. Read more about the League on its website at lwvmrc.org. To submit an application, please click the above link, then print and mail a completed form to the designated mailing address.
The recipient is or will be a non-traditional student working to complete a degree program at Kansas State University. A non-traditional student is generally defined as one of the following: 25 years of age or older, married, a parent, a veteran, or returning to school after an absence of three or more years. Apply here!
Qualifications for Application
- Must have earned a grade point average of at least 2.4/4.0 in 30 or more college credits.
- Preference will be given to a full-time undergraduate student (12 hours or more).
- Has demonstrated a interest in public service and is committed to the principles of the League of Women Voters
- Demonstrates financial need. The Student Financial Assistance Office will evaluate a student’s level of need. It is necessary to complete and submit a Free Application for the Federal Student Aid available in that office and to qualify for aid.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
The Kansas Board of Regents offers many state-funded grants and scholarships. To see if you are eligible for any of these awards, please visit the website for further information.
Dorothy and Chuck Thompson Scholarship
Qualifications for Application
Application Links Info Found Here
- Be a new or continuing non-traditional student who desires to complete a degree program at K-State. A "non-traditional student" is a student who meets one or more of the following criteria: 25 years of age or older, married, a parent (single or married), a veteran, or returning to school after an absence of 3 or more years.
- Preference will be given to undergraduate students, enrolled in 12 hours or more, who have an interest in Law or Public Service and a goal of developing or influencing public policy.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Social Club Scholarships
K-State First Ladies - K-State Social Club
See K-State Scholarship Network.
Qualifications for Application
- Must be a first-time recipient of this scholarship. Previous K-State First Ladies Scholarship recipients are not eligible.
- The recipient will be a new or continuing non-traditional student who will be a part-time (11 credits hours or less) undergraduate student enrolled in a degree-seeking program during the academic year.
- The recipient must meet at least one of the following criteria: 25 years of age or older, married, a parent a veteran, or returning to school after an absence of 3 or more years.
- The K-State First Ladies Scholarship is awarded in odd-numbered years
Edna S. Young-K-State Social Club Scholarship
See K-State Scholarship Network.
The Edna S. Young Scholarship is designated for a non-traditional full-time student. It was established in 1982 in honor of Edna S. Young, a long-time member and club Historian, who served as Social Club President in 1959-60 and in 1975-76.
Qualifications for Application
- Must be a first-time recipient of this scholarship. Previous Edna S. Young Scholarship recipients are not eligible.
- The recipient will be a new or continuing non-traditional, undergraduate student enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more), in a degree-seeking program during the academic year.
- The recipient must meet one of the following criteria: 25 years of age or older, married, a parent, a veteran, or returning to school after an absence of 3 or more years.
- The Edna S. Young Scholarship is awarded in even-numbered tears.