Undergraduate 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.
*Total financial aid + stackable scholarships shall not exceed the total cost of attendance.
Important Dates + To Do's
- Complete your FAFSA application.
- Get admitted as an ESU student and apply for scholarships by December 1 to be eligible for the most scholarships.
- Want to learn more about Emporia State? Scheduling a visit is the best way!
- Have questions? We are here! Contact your admissions counselor today!
Scholarship Library
Apply for scholarships at Emporia State University.
Additional Scholarships not in the library
- PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The renewable Presidential Scholarship is awarded based on GPA or ACT for freshmen, and GPA only for transfers.
- PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP
If you're a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at your community college, there's a PTK scholarship for you.
- 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.
- GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of graduate scholarships are available through the Graduate School to assist both online and face-to-face learning.
- LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
Hornets with a parent, stepparent or grandparent who graduated from Emporia State University will be automatically awarded a renewable $1,000 scholarship.
- NON-ESU SCHOLARSHIPS
Find information on scholarships including the Rudd Scholarship, Kansas County Clerk's and Elections Officials Scholarship, Headrick Scholarship and Jones Foundation Scholarships.