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Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship

Award Amount
$7,400
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Kansas Board of Regents

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards vary according to the number of eligible students and available funds.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a member of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; or Hispanic.
  3. Must be a resident of Kansas.
  4. Must meet one of the following academic requirements: an ACT score of 21 or higher or an SAT score of 990 or higher; a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher; a high school rank in the upper 33 percent; completion of the Kansas Scholars Curriculum; selection by the National Merit Corporation in any category; or selection by the College Board as a Hispanic Scholar.
  5. Must attend a Kansas public or private college or university.
  6. Must plan to enroll full time.
  7. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  8. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available to Kansas undergraduate minority students who are planning to enroll at a Kansas college or university. Students must demonstrate financial need and must be identified as members of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; or Hispanic. Awarding priority is given to eligible renewals and freshmen students.

Application requirements for the Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship are:

  • FAFSA
  • Application form
Additional Information: The Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship program is designed to assist financially need, academically competitive students who are identified as members of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; or Hispanic. Awarding priority is given to eligible renewals and freshmen students.

Award Amount: Up to $1,850 annually, renewable for a total of four years (or five years if the student is enrolled in a five-year program). Recipients must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and continue to demonstrate financial need.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $7,400.

About Kansas Board of Regents:
Contact Information: Diane Lindeman ,Director Student Financial Assistance
Address: 1000 S.W. Jackson St. Suite 520 Topeka, Kansas 66612-1368

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