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20 Scholarships in 20 Days from Emporia State University

Attacking the Cost of Higher Education; Act Now for Scholarship Drawings, Stackable Scholarships, DECREASED Tuition + Fees

by Gwendolynne Larson

Emporia, KS (06/18/2024) — New incoming students planning to enroll at Emporia State University for fall 2024 have an extra incentive to move quickly. The university will award 20 scholarships of $500 each through 20 consecutive days of drawings. The 20-in-20 scholarship drawings begin June 24.

All incoming students who sign up to enroll from May 1 through July 13 will be automatically entered into the 20 Scholarships in 20 Days drawings. Students can sign up to enroll at emporia.edu/hornetconnection or by scheduling a personalized appointment with their admissions counselor. Submit your interest and learn more here.

Emporia State University continues to aggressively attack the cost of Higher Education by offering more cost saving opportunities than ever including a DECREASE in Tuition + Fees, elimination of parking + application fees and NEW Stackable Scholarships including on-campus housing scholarships that add up to thousands of dollars for students.

To be eligible to enroll at a Hornet Connection event students must first apply at emporia.edu/apply (no application fees). During the event, students and their guests will:

  • Meet with academic advisors and get class schedules.
  • Connect and make friends with current and new students.
  • Learn about campus resources designed to set students up for success.
  • Get excited about becoming an Emporia State Hornet.

About Emporia State University

Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its institute and seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Library and Information Management & Library and Archives, Science & Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.

As the sole public university in Kansas to be recognized as a College of Distinction for eight consecutive years, ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.

For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.

Emporia State University

Gwendolynne Larson, ESU director of media relations, (620) 341-5528, glarson1@emporia.edu

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