Wallace Invitational for
Scholarships in Engineering (WISE)
High school seniors can compete for engineering scholarships this year on
Friday, November 11, 2011. Download the WISE 2012 flyer.
How do I apply?
High school seniors interested in competing must complete the following:
- Apply for admission and be admitted to WSU by October 5, 2011
- Submit an official high school transcript (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Submit ACT scores to WSU (recommended 26 or higher composite score)
- Declare a major in engineering
- Fill out the WISE application and submit by October 18, 2011. You'll need your WSU ID number for the application. The form has now been closed for the 2011 competition.
What can I expect at WISE?
WISE is an all-day event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The main testing for the scholarship is in the morning, followed by lunch and then activity sessions in the afternoon.
- CHALLENGING COMPETITION At the competition students are judged on their team work, critical thinking and reasoning skills. The main event is a hands-on team project with an individual essay response to the project.
- LUNCH WITH FACULTY Our faculty want to meet you! Professors from every department and program will be on hand to answer questions you have about degrees, careers, internships and more.
- GET THE 2020 EXPERIENCE In addition to the competition, competitors have the opportunity to hear from current engineering students and faculty about our Engineer of 2020 program. Get hands-on as you learn about internships, global learning, and leadership, among others. www.wichita.edu/2020
- PARENT SESSION Parents will have a special session during the competition. They will hear from the parents of current WSU engineering students and Financial Aid, as well as get information on the college transition.
Helpful Information for WISE
New to the WSU campus? Here are some driving directions, a great campus map for where to park and a list of local hotels.
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MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS WISE is held in November of each year for the following academic year. Scholarships are given to entering freshman for four years of study. About 20 different merit-based scholarships are awarded: ten $20,000 Wallace scholarships, $12,000 Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems scholarships, $10,000 Cessna and Beech scholarships, and many more! Additionally, females competing in WISE with a 26 or better composite and math ACT scores automatically receive a scholarship of $4,000. Minority students will also receive a $4,000 scholarship.
NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS As part of the competition, but separate from the merit-based scholarships, there are 17 $10,000 need-based GEEKS scholarships available. To be eligible for these GEEKS (Great Expectations: Engineering Kansas Scholars) scholarships, your FAFSA must indicate financial need. Interested students will submit a one-page financial need essay explaining the their financial situation and how a GEEKS scholarship would allow them to achieve their goals.