Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship Grant

Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kansas Board of Regents
Amount: Up to US $1,850
Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Summary

The Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship supports first-generation college students and dependents of educators in Kansas, providing financial assistance of up to $1,850 annually. Applicants must be Kansas residents enrolled in eligible undergraduate programs and demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA. Priority is given to high school seniors entering college for the first time. This scholarship aims to foster educational access for those who might otherwise face barriers in their pursuit of higher education.

Overview

NOTE: ALL applicants for the Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship must:Complete the FAFSA online Submit the Education Opportunity Scholarship applicationNEW applicants must also:If applying as a dependent of a teacher/para, submit the Employment Verification Form, completed by an official at the school where the parent is employed. AND; A birth certificate or a certificate of adoption showing the relationship between the applicant and the teacher/para. Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship The Kansas Education Opportunity Scholarship is intended to assist first-generation college students and/or dependents of teachers and paraprofessionals in Kansas with their first undergraduate degree. This scholarship is need-based; recipients are selected based on financial need as determined by federal methodology. Award Information Education Opportunity Scholarship recipients may receive up to $1,850 annually ($925/semester) based on financial need as measured by federal methodology using data submitted on the student’s FAFSA. This award is dependent on the availability of state funds. Recipients may apply to renew the scholarship each school year, up to four years (8 semesters) of undergraduate studies. Renewal applicants must continue to meet the eligibility criteria each year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Generally, each scholarship program requires the recipient to:Be a Kansas residentEnroll in a qualified programEnroll at a Kansas college or universityNot already awarded an undergraduate degree, unless you are applying for the Nursing or Teaching Service ScholarshipsTo qualify for the Education Opportunity Scholarship, you must:Be a first-generation college student. This means neither of your parents/legal guardians have completed a bachelor’s degree (completing an associate’s degree or completing some college but not attaining a degree is also acceptable). OR;Be a dependent of a teacher or paraprofessional in the state of Kansas. Your parent guardian must be actively working as a licensed teacher or paraprofessional in Kansas, grades pre-K through 12. Documentation of their teaching position is required (long-term substitutes do not qualify). AND;Be a permanent Kansas resident. AND;Enroll full-time as an undergraduate student at an eligible Kansas college; this includes the state universities, independent colleges, Washburn University, community and technical colleges in Kansas. AND;Maintain satisfactory academic progress towards your degree. AND;Have financial need according to federal methodology (your college financial aid office will calculate this based off the information on your FAFSA).