Kansas State University (K-State) has opened applications for its international students’ scholarships for the 2027 academic year.
Application Deadline:
- Incoming Freshmen Priority Date: 1 February 2026 (for Fall priority consideration).
- Incoming Transfer, International, Graduate & Continuing Students Priority Date: 15 March 2026.
Tell Me About The Program:
The K-State Scholarship Network (KSN) is Kansas State University’s centralized online scholarship application portal. By creating a comprehensive student profile in the system, applicants are automatically matched with hundreds of donor-funded, departmental, and college-specific scholarship opportunities offered across K-State’s academic units.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- All Academic Majors and Disciplines across Kansas State University undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Type:
Institutional Donor & Departmental Scholarship Portal
Who can Apply:
- Student Categories: Incoming Freshmen, Transfer Students, International Students, Graduate Students, and Continuing K-State Students.
- Enrollment Requirement: Must have active admission status or be currently enrolled at Kansas State University.
How are Applicants Selected:
The KSN matching algorithm evaluates student profile data (academic college, major, GPA, extracurricular involvement, financial need criteria, and background details) against specific donor requirements established for each scholarship. Departmental committees then review matched applicant pools to award funds.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, United States.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Varies annually depending on available donor funds and departmental allocations.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Financial Awards: Ranging from partial tuition assistance to substantial annual merit and need-based scholarship grants funded by K-State donors and university departments.
- Centralized Access: One unified profile application connects students to hundreds of independent scholarship opportunities without requiring separate individual forms.
How Long Will it Last:
Typically awarded for the academic year, with renewal criteria varying by specific scholarship terms (often requiring maintaining full-time enrollment and a minimum cumulative GPA).
How to Apply:
- Apply for admission to Kansas State University to obtain your K-State eID and official email address.
- Access the online portal via the Kansas State Scholarship Network (KSN) Portal.
- Log in with your K-State credentials, complete your student profile questionnaire, and submit your general application before the applicable priority deadline (February 1 for freshmen; March 15 for transfer, international, graduate, and continuing students).
- Monitor your official K-State email for submission confirmations, award notifications, and donor gratitude statement instructions.
- For assistance, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at 785-532-3552 or email
[email protected](referencing “KSN” in the subject line).
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