WSU Tech is proud to announce that over the past year, it has awarded more than $1,000,000 in scholarships through the Kansas Promise scholarship program. The scholarship was created by the Kansas Legislature to remove the financial barrier that keeps individuals from getting the education they need to fill high-wage, high-demand, and/or critical-need jobs in Kansas.
“We are very excited about this program and what it means for our students and their futures,” said WSU Tech President Dr. Sheree Utash. “The Kansas Promise scholarship, thanks to our state legislature provides a great opportunity for individuals to pursue their educational goals without having to worry about the financial burden of tuition costs.”
The scholarship may be used for up to a per-student lifetime total of 68 credit hours or $20,000, whichever occurs first, in one or more of the eligible programs. Over 30 programs at WSU Tech in Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing, Building Trades, Automotive, Design, IT, and Healthcare are eligible, and the majority can be completed fully paid by the scholarship.
“We are very grateful to the State of Kansas to have the chance to offer this incredible opportunity to our students,” said Justin Pfeifer, Vice President of Student Success at WSU Tech. “Our goal is for every student who wants an education at WSU Tech to have one without worrying about cost or other barriers.”
To be eligible for the Kansas Promise scholarship individuals must meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the Kansas Board of Regents. Among the requirements include they must be a Kansas resident, be below certain income levels, and have a high school diploma or GED. Individuals who accept the scholarship must also agree to complete their academic program within 36 months and live and work in the State of Kansas for two consecutive years following the successful completion of their program of study.
The Kansas Promise Scholarship is now ramping back up with applications being accepted for fall 2023 and beyond. For more information on how you can apply for a Kansas Promise Scholarship at WSU Tech visit www.wsutech.edu/KansasPromise. WSU Tech will also be holding enrollment events from April 3 to April 14 for individuals interested in starting classes in the fall. Visit wsutech.edu/events for a list of times and locations.
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WSU Tech is the state’s leader in modern technical education offering over 100 degree and certificate options in aviation, health care, manufacturing, design, information technology, police science and business. In 2018, WSU Tech was named the 2nd fastest growing college among two-year colleges by The Chronicle of Higher Education. WSU Tech serves as managing partner of the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) in Wichita, KS and is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a Kansas Board of Regents institution. For more information, visit www.WSUTECH.edu.
