The State of Kansas offers numerous scholarships and grants to students who are Kansas residents. For more information or to apply, go the Kansas Board of Regents Web site. 

African-American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Hispanic, or Asian/Pacific Islander students who are Kansas residents and academically competitive may be eligible for the Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship.

Minimum academic requirements include:

1. ACT score of 21 or SAT of 816;
2. High school GPA of 3.0;
3. High school rank in upper 33%;
4. Completion of Kansas Scholars Curriculum;
5. Selection by National Merit Corporation in any category; or
6. Selection by College Board as a Hispanic Scholar.

Recipients may receive up to $1,850 annually based on financial need and availability of state funds. Application deadline: May 1.