LAS Scholarship and Fellowship Requirements 

Select the appropriate link below to view a list of funds awarded by each scholarship committee.  You do not have to apply for each award individually.  Visit the LAS application page for more information. 

Some things to keep in mind:

  • Scholarships are for undergraduate students, fellowships are for graduate students. 
  • All awards and any possible renewals will be based on satisfactory academic progress, as determined by individual scholarship requirements, the university, and the appropriate scholarship committee. 
  • All recipients must be enrolled at WSU, in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, during the semester or academic year for which the award is made. 
  • The information contained below does not imply any contractual obligation; all awards are subject to and based on availability of funds.

Questions may be directed to candice.weathers@wichita.edu or 316-978-6659.

General LAS Scholarships
Anthropology
Biology
Chemistry
Elliott School of Communication
English
Geology
History
Hugo Wall School
Mathematics and Statistics
Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (MCLL)
MCLL Study Abroad
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Pre-medical
Psychology
School of Community Affairs
School of Social Work
Sociology
Women's Studies

**Spirit of the Gift - Biographies of WSU's scholarships and fellowships.

General LAS Scholarships 

Awards for general scholarships and fellowships are made regardless of major unless otherwise specified.

Applicants should submit at least one (1) letter of recommendation with their application.

Due to the large number of applications and limited funds, General LAS Scholarships may be renewed up to the completion of the first bachelor’s degree or the equivalent thereof (124 credit hours or more).

 

Anthropology

 

Biological Sciences

 

Chemistry

 

Elliott School of Communication

 

English

 

Geology

The department scholarship committee prefers applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

 

History

 

Hugo Wall School

Applicants should submit three (3) letters of recommendation with their application.

 

Mathematics and Statistics

Applicants should submit at least one (1) letter of recommendation with their application.

 

Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

Applicants should submit two (2) letters of recommendation with their application.

MCLL Study Abroad Program

MCLL Study Abroad/Travel Award Scholarship Application

MCLL Study Abroad/Travel Award Recommendation Form

Applicants should submit two (2) letters of recommendation with their application.  At least one must be from a current or former foreign language instructor.

Philosophy

 

Physics

 

Political Science

 

Pre-medical

 

Psychology

 

School of Community Affairs

NOTE: Gerontology will be moving to the College of Health Professions Fall 2011.  If you are interested in applying for Gerontology scholarships and fellowships for the 2011-2012 Academic Year please apply with the Health Professions Dean's Office.

 

School of Social Work

 

Sociology

 

Women's Studies

**IMPORTANT: In evaluating student applications, the Women’s Studies department will consider the thought put into the Scholarship Statement (pg 3) which should be a brief essay. In addition, the department expects all relevant boxes for the Activities List (pg 2) to be completed and will also consider these responses in designating awards.

 

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