Scholarship Opportunities in Gerontology
University and College Scholarships
Students can easily apply for University and College of Health and Human Sciences scholarships through this application form. The K-State Department of Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs offers additional scholarships to eligible students. Students can also apply for national and international competitive scholarships through the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships.
For additional information on other financial assistance options, please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Scholarship Opportunities in Gerontology
Thanks to our generous donors, the Center on Aging is proud to present, on average, over $20,000 in competitive scholarships to selected students each year. The scholarships we offer are listed below. Applications are due by March 1st each year.
The Gerontology Student Success Coordinator can also work with students to identify additional scholarship opportunities from various agencies and organizations that support students enrolled in Gerontology programs.
Carol Ann Holcomb Scholarship in Gerontology
Awarded to a senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in any curriculum with a secondary major in gerontology or a graduate student with an emphasis in gerontology in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Preference will be given on the basis of financial need.
Dan and Kathy Richardson Graduate Student Innovation Scholarship in Gerontology
Awarded to a graduate student enrolled in the gerontology program at Kansas State University. Preference given to graduate students participating in interdisciplinary collaboration to innovatively improve the lives, environment and well-being of individuals with disabilities
Lucille E. Reitz Scholarship in Gerontology
Awarded to a student enrolled in the College of Health and Human Sciences with an emphasis on gerontology or aging at Kansas State University.
The Maggie Higdon Scholarship
Awarded to a graduate student enrolled in the College of Health and Human Sciences with an emphasis in gerontology at Kansas State University.
R.C. and Eva Finley Center on Aging Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate juniors or seniors properly enrolled in the secondary major in gerontology or the long-term care curriculum through the Center on Aging; OR a graduate student accepted to the master's degree program in gerontology. Preference is given to students planning to devote their careers to working in the field of gerontology.