Closed
$500–$1,000
3 Award Winners
Application Open Date
1/1/2025
Application Deadline
5/1/2025
Eligible Grades
High School Graduate

Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant

Funded by
Kansas State
Closed
$500–$1,000
3 Award Winners
Scholarship Open Date
1/1/2025
Scholarship Close Date
5/1/2025
Eligible Grades
High School Graduate

The goal of the Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant is to motivate people to pursue higher education while also benefiting the State of Kansas through their employment. This will help the state build a strong workforce in professions with high demand, such as those in essential industries.

The value of the stipend is $1,000 per year for full-time students (12 or more hours; $500 per semester), $800 per year for students who study for 7 to 11 hours, and $500 per year for those who study for fewer than six hours. Students, who live in Kansas and have completed a high school program accredited by the Kansas State Board of Education, are eligible for grants.

Technical colleges, community colleges, public four-year universities that give associate’s degrees in applied sciences, Washburn Institute of Technology, and other institutions have been approved as Kansas educational institutions where grant recipients may attend classes. The only programs that qualify are technical certificate and associate of applied science degree programs. The program’s funding is dependent on the Kansas Legislature’s allocated resources being available.

Scholarship Summary

The goal of the Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant is to motivate people to pursue higher education while also benefiting the State of Kansas through their employment. This will help the state build a strong workforce in professions with high demand, such as those in essential industries.

The value of the stipend is $1,000 per year for full-time students (12 or more hours; $500 per semester), $800 per year for students who study for 7 to 11 hours, and $500 per year for those who study for fewer than six hours. Students, who live in Kansas and have completed a high school program accredited by the Kansas State Board of Education, are eligible for grants.

Technical colleges, community colleges, public four-year universities that give associate’s degrees in applied sciences, Washburn Institute of Technology, and other institutions have been approved as Kansas educational institutions where grant recipients may attend classes. The only programs that qualify are technical certificate and associate of applied science degree programs. The program’s funding is dependent on the Kansas Legislature’s allocated resources being available.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Eligible Grade: High School Graduate
  • Maximum Age: Any
  • Required GPA: Any
  • Geographic Eligibility: Kansas
  • Gender: Any
  • Race/Ethnicity: Any

Key Information of Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant

Study Details

Area of Study

Technical Education

Country of Study

United States

Specific Schools

Any

Application Requirements

Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.

  • Financial Information

Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant Timeline

January 2025

Application Opening Date

Applications open on January 1.

April 2025

Submission Deadline

The submission deadline for the FAFSA form is on April 1.

May 2025

Submission Deadline

The priority deadline for State of Kansas Student Aid Application is May 1.

How to ace the Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant

1

Be recognized as Kansas State Scholar

As an applicant, you should have obtained a certificate confirming that you finished the Kansas Scholars Curriculum from the Kansas Board of Regents.

2

Enroll in a program of technical education

Candidates must be Kansas residents who are enrolled in a program leading to a crucial industrial job field at a Kansas higher education institution.

3

Ensure you are a Kansas resident

Applications are accepted from Kansans who are graduating seniors currently enrolled in public, private, charter, or home schools.

4

Demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA

Applicants are given priority consideration for grants based on their level of financial need. Each year, all candidates are required to submit the FAFSA and the State of Kansas Student Aid Application.

How the Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant is Judged

Applicants with financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are given preference when making awards.

Why We Love the Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant

1

It is renewable for subsequent years

The beneficiary must maintain satisfactory academic achievement, ongoing enrollment in a vital, in-demand industry field, and submission of a renewal application in order for this scholarship to be renewed for up to four semesters.

2

Opportunity to join robust alumni

Scholars are able to join the Kansas Career Technical Workforce upon completion of their education and are provided with job opportunities and mentorship.

3

The state's dedication to education

The grant helps to financially support college students’ academic goals while fostering a positive transition and encouraging careers in the technical field.

5 Facts About Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant

01.

Only for technical education field of study

The only programs that qualify are technical certificate and associate of applied science degree programs.

02.

Eligible to applicants only in Kansas

Applicants, who are not residents of Kansas, cannot apply for the Scholarship Program.

03.

Applicants can be enrolled full- or part-time

The three awards are of different amounts from $500 to $1000, two of which are for part-time students.

04.

Scholarship supports undergraduate level of education

The scholarship’s eligible programs include only bachelor’s level.

05.

The program requisition for annual report

Successful awardees are always needed to send in the year-end report and submit a FAFSA each year.