Kansas State University Presidential Scholarship - Manhattan Campus

The Presidential Scholarship is for top students who demonstrate the potential to make exceptionally strong contributions to the K-State student body, both in the classroom and in the extracurricular life of the campus. Students must display extraordinary leadership. They must be high school seniors, admitted to K-State, attend K-State in fall 2025, and participate in an on-campus interview and recognition event. Finalists will be selected by a committee of campus and community leaders and are required to participate in an on-campus interview. The interview and recognition event will include a luncheon and other special activities. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information. The Presidential Scholarship is the largest and most selective scholarship award made by Kansas State University, recognizing students who have been truly outstanding, both academically and as student leaders, during their high school career. Two Presidential Scholarships are awarded each year. Total award value: $80,000 (freshman year award: $20,000). Renewable for up to three additional years (four years, eight semesters total) at $20,000 with a K-State GPA of 3.5 or above. Qualifications: ACT score of 32 or above OR SAT score of 1450 or above; high school GPA of 3.85 or above; display extraordinary leadership; be a high school senior; be admitted to K-State; attend K-State in fall 2026; participate in an on-campus or virtual interview and recognition event. Applications are due by 5 p.m. CST on Dec. 15, 2025; applicants will be updated on their application status in mid-January following the initial committee review; the recognition event is Feb. 6, 2026. To apply: submit the K-State admission application (if not already done so) and complete the Presidential Scholarship application through the selective scholarships portal. Recipients have the opportunity to work with the Assistant Dean for Prestigious Scholarships to apply for the Truman Scholarship and additional prestigious scholarships. Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance, 220 Anderson Hall, 919 Mid-Campus Dr. North, Manhattan, KS 66506-0107; 785-532-3552; finaid@k-state.edu.