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Spirit Strong First Generation Scholars Program
Award amount
$1k
Deadline
Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Provider
Wichita State University
Eligibility
- Be an incoming freshman in Fall 2025 with a declared College of Engineering major
- Be a first generation college student, meaning your parent(s)/guardian(s) did not complete a bachelor's degree
- Have financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Enroll in and plan to complete at least 12 credit hours in both the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters
- Commit to participating in Spirit Strong program activities during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters
Description
Spirit Strong is an academic success program for freshmen College of Engineering majors who are first generation and have financial need. The program includes academic success workshops, peer and professional mentoring, one-on-one coaching, and tutoring. Scholars can earn up to $1,000 in scholarships for the 2025 to 2026 academic year.
Provided by Wichita State University
Ready to apply?
You’ll be taken to the official application site. Verify deadlines and requirements there.