Scholarships
AVAILABLE TO CURRENT + FUTURE EMPORIA STATE STUDENTS
Earning your degree from Emporia State University is one of the best investments you will ever make. ESU offers a variety of different scholarships to offset your cost of tuition and support your educational goals.
Important Dates
- FAFSA applications opened December 2023.
- Be admitted as an ESU student by the priority date of February 1 to be eligible for the most departmental scholarships.
Scholarship Library
Apply for scholarships at Emporia State University.
Scholarships not located in library
- PRESIDENTIAL + GPA SCHOLARSHIPS
The renewable Presidential Scholarship is awarded based on ACT/SAT score and GPA. If you scored lower than a 21 on the ACT, or are unable to take the ACT/SAT, you may be eligible for the non-renewable GPA-Only scholarship based on GPA.
- TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
Based on your transferring GPA, you may be eligible for the renewable Transfer Scholarship.
- ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Several scholarships are available to incoming athletes.
- MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship opportunities for majors and non-majors participating in music ensembles are available! Audition may be required.
- HONORS SCHOLARSHIPS
Earn a renewable $1,000 scholarship with acceptance into the Honors College at Emporia State University.
- HOUSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Receive an automatic $1,000 for the first year living on campus, and further awards for every subsequent year in the ESU residence halls. No additional steps are required for this scholarship after completing your housing application.
- GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of graduate scholarships are available through the Graduate School to assist both online and face-to-face learning.
- NON-ESU SCHOLARSHIPS
Find information on scholarships including the Rudd Scholarship, Kansas County Clerk's and Elections Officials Scholarship, Headrick Scholarship, PTK Scholarships and Jones Foundation Scholarships.