When you’re in trouble — an apartment fire, a barely-there bank account or another challenge — your fellow K-State students have got your back.
Proud to be a K-Stater
Student Opportunity Awards are made possible through the K-State Proud fundraising campaign – an effort led by the K-State Student Foundation. More than 1,000 students have been helped so far – and the number keeps growing.
Get help now
Need help? You’re in the right place. Review the eligibility requirements and application process here.
Eligibility requirements for the K-State Proud application are as follows:
- The student’s emergency financial situation is temporary.
- Other sources of gift aid are unavailable.
- The student is currently enrolled in a degree seeking program.
Applications may be submitted throughout the year and are reviewed on a weekly basis throughout the semester and at least monthly during breaks. Recipients are selected based on recommendations from the Student Opportunity Award Committee.
Student referrals, eligibility questions, and general inquiries should be directed to soa@ksufoundation.org.
Staying in school through distance learning
Despite major surgery, divorce and homelessness, Julie McVey kept working toward graduation. K-State Proud made it possible.
Finding emergency housing
After an apartment fire, Jasmine Wilcoxon landed on her feet, thanks to K-State Proud.