University Of Kansas Scholarships 2027: Up To $64,000 For Students

Applying to study in the USA in 2027? The University of Kansas has opened its 2027 admissions application, with international freshman scholarships reaching US$64,000 across four years.

2026 International Student Financial Guide

Securing a Fully Funded Scholarship is only the first step. Many Nigerian students are now utilizing No-Cosigner Student Loans through providers like MPOWER Financing and Prodigy Finance to cover living expenses in the USA, Canada, and the UK.

Proof of Funds & GRE Waivers

If you are applying to Ivy League or Russell Group Universities, look for programs offering Graduate Assistantships. Many top-tier universities are currently granting GRE and GMAT Waivers for African applicants with strong professional backgrounds or high GPAs from recognized institutions.

WES Evaluation and English Tests

For Canada and the US, a WES Course-by-Course Evaluation is often mandatory. Additionally, if your degree was taught in English, you may qualify for an IELTS/TOEFL Waiver, saving you significant costs during the Graduate Admissions process.

Scholarship amounts

AwardHigh-school GPAAnnual awardFour-year total
KU Excellence3.95–4.00US$16,000US$64,000
KU Distinction3.85–3.94US$14,000US$56,000
KU Achievement3.70–3.84US$12,000US$48,000
KU Performance3.50–3.69US$10,000US$40,000
KU Access3.25–3.49US$8,000US$32,000

These are partial scholarships. Plan separately for remaining tuition and living costs. Published amounts may change for future semesters.

Eligibility and courses

The awards serve international first-year bachelor’s applicants across eligible programmes, subject to school entry rules. Enrolment must include at least 12 credits each fall and spring; exclusively online bachelor’s programmes are excluded. Renewal requires full-time study and a 3.0 KU GPA, ending after eight semesters or the first bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first.

Documents to prepare

KU’s international checklist requests academic records, country-specific graduation evidence, English test scores sent by the testing agency, and a US$90 application fee. Gap statements and school-specific SAT/ACT evidence may apply. Unofficial records can support application review; official records are required before enrolment.

How to apply and deadline

  1. Open KU’s official international application selector and choose the 2027 bachelor’s route.
  2. Select your programme and check its entry requirements.
  3. Complete admission and scholarship consideration through the admission application, with all required materials.
  4. Apply by May 1, 2027 for fall international scholarships. The general December 1 freshman date is not the international scholarship deadline.
  5. Track your admission and award decisions through KU.

Official application and source

Start your application · Official scholarship guidance

International application requirements and deadlines · Confirmation that 2027 applications are open

Verified 12 November 2026. Read the official terms before applying.


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