Rudd Scholarship
Rudd Foundation · Free to apply
Award
Full ride
One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- December 1, 2026
- closes in 19 days
- Essay
- Yes
- Recommendations
- 2
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- Yes
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~4.3 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Rudd Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Kansas
- Open to high school seniors
- GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted)
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
To apply
- An essay.
- 2 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must demonstrate financial need and be Pell Grant-eligible.
- Must attend Emporia State, Fort Hays State, Kansas State, or Wichita State University full-time in the fall.
- Must have taken the ACT or SAT and submit test scores.
- Must qualify for Kansas in-state tuition.
Good to know
- Applications are accepted from October 1 to December 1 for the 2027 scholar selection cycle.
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Does your student qualify?
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Open only to U.S. citizens / permanent residents
Requires KS residency
For high school seniors
Requires 3.0+ GPA
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About the scholarship
The Rudd Scholarship provides full-ride funding for Pell-eligible Kansas high school seniors attending Emporia State, Fort Hays State, Kansas State, or Wichita State University. Applicants must hold a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and submit test scores, essays, transcripts, and recommendations. Finalists are interviewed before winners are selected.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Confirm eligibility as a Kansas resident graduating high school senior who is Pell-eligible and plans to attend Emporia State, Fort Hays State, Kansas State, or Wichita State University full-time.
- 2Complete the application and submit your high school transcript, ACT or SAT score, proof of Pell Grant eligibility, two essays, and two recommendations between October 1 and December 1.
- 3If selected as a finalist in January, complete an interview between January and February.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~4.3 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is December 1, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 1 each year. Applications typically open in October.
- Applications open
- October 2026
- Applications close
- December 1, 2026
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Rudd Scholarship
How much is the Rudd Scholarship worth?
The Rudd Scholarship awards full ride.
When is the Rudd Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is December 1, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 1 each year. Applications typically open in October.
When do Rudd Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in October, and close December 1, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Rudd Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Kansas; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted); Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card).
Does the Rudd Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 2 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Rudd Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Kansas residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 4.3 hrs of work.
Is the Rudd Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Rudd Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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