Beginning with the class of 2027, more students will see a Wichita State University education as a possibility thanks to $218,000 in new scholarship opportunities available through the university’s annual scholarship competitions.
Distinguished Scholarship Invitational
Open to all incoming majors, Wichita State’s Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI) awards some of the largest annual undergraduate scholarships in the region.
- Harry Gore Memorial Scholarship
- Richard D. Smith Scholarship
- Mike and Mary James Scholarship
- Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship
In addition to the above awards, thousands of dollars in additional scholarships will be awarded to DSI finalists and semifinalists.
Allen, Gibbs & Houlik Scholarship Competition
Along with DSI, Wichita State also hosts prominent competitions for students pursuing business degrees. Two new scholarships have been added to the Allen, Gibbs & Houlik (AGH) Scholarship Competition through the Barton School of Business.
Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering
The Wallace Invitational Scholarships in Engineering (WISE) competition is held each fall for eligible high school seniors interested in studying engineering or computing at Wichita State. Ten $30,500 Wallace Scholarships will be awarded to the winners of the 2026 Wallace Invitational.