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The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering understands the importance in the return on your educational investment. We award approximately $3 million of college and degree program scholarships to new and returning students each year. Engineering scholarships can be received in addition to other university scholarships or awards.
All K-State engineering scholarships and awards are based on availability of funds.
Incoming first-year students
A first-year student is someone who has not enrolled at another college or university within one year of graduating from high school.
Renewable engineering scholarships
Renewable college and degree program scholarships may be awarded to in-state and out-of-state students who have met all application and qualification requirements.
K-State competitive scholarships
K-State has a limited number of competitive scholarships for future engineering students. All incoming first-year students may apply to be considered for these awards by filling out the competitive scholarship application by Dec. 1. Scholarships are based on academics, leadership, involvement and community service.
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) scholarship
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is a university partner with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) in offering a minimum of two $500 one-time scholarships for first-year engineering students. Apply by March 31 each academic year.
FIRST® Robotics scholarship
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is a university sponsor of FIRST Robotics and offers up to three $1,000 one-time scholarships for first-year engineering students. Apply by March 31 each academic year.
Other scholarships
Students may be eligible for other scholarships from K-State (K-State Alumni Association, music, math, etc). To learn more, visit each program separately.
Transfer students
A transfer student is someone who has enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school. Engineering transfer scholarships are based on academic performance, involvement and current enrolled courses provided on the engineering transfer scholarship application.
Priority application dates
Spring start term – Dec. 1
Summer/fall start term – March 31
Renewable transfer engineering scholarships
Renewable college and degree program scholarships may be awarded to in-state and out-of-state transfer students who have met all application and qualification requirements.
K-State transfer competitive scholarships
K-State has a limited number of transfer competitive scholarships for future engineering students. All incoming transfer students may apply to be considered for these awards by filling out the engineering transfer scholarship application above. Scholarships are based on academics, involvement and community service.
Transfer first-generation-to-college student award
A first-generation college student is defined as someone whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed more than two years of education beyond high school nor completed a post-secondary degree. Those meeting the criteria can apply to be considered for an engineering first-generation-to-college award after completing 24 credit hours of coursework toward a K-State engineering degree.
This award is renewable for up to eight semesters with a 2.70 K-State GPA.
Other scholarships
Students may be eligible for other scholarships from K-State (K-State Alumni Association, music, math, etc.). To learn more, visit each program separately.
Military-connected and nontraditional students
An individual review of each application will be conducted for students with a military background or who have a nontraditional background (graduated from high school more than one year ago and have not enrolled at another college/university).
Renewable military-connected/nontraditional student engineering award
Renewable college and degree program scholarships may be awarded to in-state and out-of-state students who have met all application and qualification requirements.
Engineering first-generation-to-college student award
A first-generation college student is defined as someone whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed more than two years of education beyond high school nor completed a post-secondary degree. Those meeting the criteria can apply to be considered for an engineering first-generation-to-college award after completing 24 credit hours of coursework toward a K-State engineering degree.
This award is renewable for up to eight semesters with a 2.70 K-State GPA.
Other scholarships
Students may be eligible for other scholarships from K-State (K-State Alumni Association, music, math, etc.). To learn more, visit each program separately.
Current students
To be eligible for annual Carl R. Ice College of Engineering scholarships, current students should fill out the K-State Scholarship Network application. Please be as thorough as possible in your application.
First-generation-to-college award
A first-generation college student is defined as someone whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed more than two years of education beyond high school nor completed a post-secondary degree. To be eligible for consideration for this $1,000 per semester renewable award, a current K-State engineering student must:
- Be a first-generation college student
- Have completed the FAFSA for the current year and have financial need, or completed a financial need statement if not eligible to fill out the FAFSA
- Be enrolled as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours per semester) in a Carl R. Ice College of Engineering undergraduate degree program
- Have completed at least 24 credit hours toward a Carl R. Ice College of Engineering degree
- Hold a 2.90 cumulative K-State GPA on all graded coursework
- Have completed the first math class in the calculus sequence of a specific degree program (MATH 205 or MATH 220) with a grade of C or better
- Be a U.S. citizen/resident
This award is renewable for up to eight semesters with a 2.70 K-State GPA.
Education Abroad scholarship
The college strongly advocates international experience for its undergraduate students. A limited number of $500 to $1,000 grants are available for those enrolled in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering who plan to participate in a semester-long education abroad program. To learn more, visit the Engineering International Experience Grant page.
Engineering student leadership scholarship
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has a limited number of scholarships for undergraduate students actively involved in engineering student leadership. The purpose of this scholarship program is to recognize active leadership in the college’s student organizations and/or active involvement on a college-sponsored student design/creative inquiry team, as well as service to the college.
Department/degree program scholarships
- Architectural engineering
- Civil engineering
- Construction science and management
- Industrial engineering
Samuel Brinton LGBT Engineering scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student who is recognized as a leader within the LGBT community and promotes diversity and social justice for all people.
Human Rights Campaign LGBTQ student scholarship database
The Human Rights campaign provides a list of scholarships, fellowships and grants for LGBTQ and allied students.
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
Established the “Out to Innovate” scholarship for LGBTQ+ People in STEM. The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers.
K-State Multicultural Engineering Program NACME Block Grant scholars
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) awards scholarships annually to underrepresented minority (URM) students. K-State engineering awards 10 scholarships annually from the NACME block grant.
K-State Multicultural Engineering Program NACME Associate scholars
K-State engineering awards 12 scholarships annually in support of the mission of the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering.
Alianza Hispanic and Latino student scholarships
Alianza is a faculty and staff organization that advocates the advancement of Hispanics and Latinos at Kansas State University.
- National Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Scholarships for Portuguese ancestry
- Hispanic College Fund
- League of United Latin American Citizens
- Luso-American Education Foundation
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Founded in 1975, NSBE supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students in engineering and technology. K-State engineering has a NSBE student chapter.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Formed in 1974, SHPE is the largest association in the nation for Hispanics in STEM. SHPE’s mission is “to change lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.” K-State engineering has a SHPE student chapter.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Founded in 1977, AISES’s mission is ”focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in STEM Careers.” K-State engineering has an AISES student chapter.
Society of Women Engineers
The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to those who identify as a female/woman and are studying baccalaureate or graduate programs in preparation for careers in engineering and computer science. SWE provides one application for sophomores through graduate students and one application for freshmen. Applicants complete an application and are considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.