Housing & Residence Life Scholarships
Housing & Residence Life awards more than $500,000 in scholarship funds to residents annually. See a list of scholarship opportunities below.
Fill out just one application to apply for multiple scholarships!
We've made the process even easier by linking with UKASH, the University's Awards and Scholarship hub. Just fill out one application in UKASH and answer a brief series of questions to apply to all of the scholarships you qualify for.
Application Now Open
Incoming residents with an active Housing & Residence Life contract can apply for scholarships between May 5 and June 6, 2025. The application will close at 11:59 pm CST on June 6.
To be considered you must complete the following:
- Submit an application in UKASH, the University of Kansas Awards & Scholarship Hub.
- Select your living space and dining plan for the 2025-2026 academic year, during your groups room selection date and time.
- Room selection ends for all groups at 8:00 am CST, June 9, 2025.
- Complete the FAFSA or the Institutional Needs Analysis Worksheet (ISNAW) that consider financial need.
Application Questions:
How have you contributed to the community around you through volunteerism/service or leadership? In what ways will you continue to grow through these experiences?
Describe your goals from the past year and how you accomplished them. Through these accomplishments what goals do you have for the upcoming year?
Are there important points you’d like to share to include in your application for a Housing scholarship?
Available Scholarships
Below is a list of available scholarships. Amounts awarded will vary.
- Caryl Kelley Smith Leadership Scholarship
- Christopher M. Sowa Student Leadership Scholarship
- Fred McElhenie Scholarship
- Housing Management Departmental Scholarship
- Housing Scholarships
- Margo Crist Scholarship for Students Studying Abroad
- Delmer and Ruth Harris Family Scholarship
- Amanda and Bryce Holt Scholarship
- Jim and Joyce Kifer Scholarship
- KU Schol-halls Scholarship
- KU Scholarship Hall Y2K
- Jean E. Milroy Scholarship
- Carlotta Nellis National Merit Scholarship
- Susan and Mark Osborn Scholarship
- Kent E. and Marsha Gilson Palmberg Scholarship
- Dwight and Kay Brua Patton Scholarship
- Shirley and Wally Strauch Scholarship
- Matt and Shelly Stumpe Scholarship
- Dean E. Werries National Merit Scholarship
- Carol and Paul Gerlach Scholarship
- Phillip and Joann Logan Scholarship
- Drowatzky Family Scholarship
- Phillip and Joann Logan Scholarship
- Florence Montgomery Memorial Scholarship
- Carlotta Nellis National Merit Scholarship
- Daniel K. Wanamaker PHD Scholarship
- Dean E. Werries National Merit Scholarship
- Ross Davis Scholarship
- John Curry Memorial Scholarship
- Carlotta Nellis Scholarship
- Christiano Scholarship
- Douthart Dynasty Scholarship
- Grace Pearson Alumni Scholarship
- K.K. and Margaret Amini Scholarship
- Miller Hall Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Miller Hall Alumni Scholarship
- Miller Hall Leadership Scholarship
- Sally Harshaw Selk Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. Robert C. Nelson and Lois E. Adams Scholarship
- Ely Shrauner Scholarship
- Will Hancock Scholarship
- Dean J. Milroy Scholarship
- Pearson Hall Alumni Scholarship
- Dr. Robert C. Nelson and Lois E. Adams Scholarship
- Sue Callaway Birkholz Memorial Scholarship
- Patricia Hackney Miller Scholarship
- Sara Paretsky Scholarship
- Sellards Hall Leadership Scholarship
- Shirley and Wally Strauch Scholarship
- Lance Storie Foster Memorial Scholarship
- Ray and Judy Germonprez Stephenson Hall Scholarship
- Muriel Stember Hannig Scholarship
- Watkins Hall Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Watkins Hall Alumnae Scholarship
- Watkins Hall Leadership Scholarship
- Billie Kent Wiedman Scholarship
- Lela Ross Metzler Scholarship