Scholarships and Awards

A first-year student is someone who has not enrolled at another college or university within one year of graduating from high school.

First-year scholarships

First-year scholarships are available for domestic students who have met all application and qualification requirements and have applied by the priority application date. Academic profiles can be updated until Feb. 1. Students do not need to complete an additional application for this award, but they should enroll in classes by July 1.

^{Students receiving a first-year scholarship must be enrolled as a full-time student in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering taking a minimum or 12 credit hours of K-State coursework while making academic progress toward an engineering degree each semester. Students must receive a first-year award to be eligible for renewal. A variety of funds are used to fulfill renewable engineering scholarships.}

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Ice Scholars

Ice Scholars are a prestigious group of incoming high school students who have been truly outstanding, both academically and as student leaders, during their high school career. Students recognized as Ice Scholars will receive the largest scholarship award made by Kansas State University’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering. This scholarship is awarded each year and is awarded in addition to any other support a student would receive from the university (i.e. a general university scholarship or award). Deadline to apply is Dec. 15.

• Renewable for up to four years.
• $30,000 total award value on top of general university scholarships/awards.

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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. 15. Scholarships are based on academics, leadership, involvement and community service.

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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.

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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.

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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.

A transfer undergraduate student is someone who has enrolled at another institution since graduating from high school.

Engineering transfer scholarships are based on academic performance and completed courses provided on the official transcript(s) to K-State. Engineering transfer scholarships are available to transfer undergraduate students who have met all application and qualification requirements and have applied by the priority application date. Engineering transfer scholarships will be awarded after a transfer student has:

1. Been admitted to Kansas State University by the priority deadline.
2. Been admitted to the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.
3. Completed the final semester at a transfer institution.
4. Submitted final transfer transcript(s) to K-State.
   • Fall/summer start terms – by June 15
   • Spring start terms – by Jan. 15
5. Enrolled in a Carl R. Ice College of Engineering undergraduate degree program prior to the start of the student’s first semester at K-State.

Enrollment dates

• Spring start term – November or January
• Summer/fall start term – April or June

Renewable transfer engineering scholarships

Renewable college scholarships may be awarded to in-state and out-of-state transfer undergraduate students who have met all application and qualification requirements. These awards are in addition to any university scholarships or awards a student may receive.

^{Students receiving a engineering transfer scholarship must be enrolled as a full-time in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering taking a minimum or 12 credit hours of K-State coursework while making academic progress toward an engineering degree each semester. Students who are readmitted (have attended K-State previously), have previously completed a bachelor's degree or are international are not eligible for transfer engineering scholarships. A variety of funds are used to fulfill renewable transfer engineering scholarships.}

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.

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.

Carl R. Ice College of Engineering scholarships of up to $3,000 annually are available for returning students. To be eligible for these scholarships, current students must update and complete their K-State Scholarship Network application by March 1. Please be as thorough as possible in your application.

Students with financial need must also have their FAFSA updated each year by Dec. 1 and include a brief financial need statement on their K-State Scholarship Network application.

Education Abroad scholarship

The college strongly advocates international experience for its undergraduate students. A limited number of $250 to $1,000 grants are available for those enrolled in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering who plan to participate in an education abroad program. To learn more, visit the Engineering Education Abroad Grant page.

Department/degree program scholarships

• Architectural engineering
• Civil engineering
• Construction science and management
• Computer science and cybersecurity
• Industrial engineering

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 12 scholarships annually from the NACME block grant.

Apply in the K-State Scholarship Network

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.

Apply in the K-State Scholarship Network

NACME Corporate Scholars Program

Receive a one-time $5,000 tuition scholarship award that comes with the additional benefit of a paid internship. The program is part of a broader effort to ensure internships deepen experiential learning opportunities for each student.

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

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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.

View the college's graduate student scholarships, awards and opportunities page.