International Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Gorilla International Scholarship
Award: Up to $6,000 per year (renewable)
The scholarship will be applied in the form of a tuition waiver for up to four years of full-time enrollment for undergraduate students and for up to two years of full-time enrollment for graduate students. Scholarships are available for new international students (freshman, transfer, and graduate) applying to PSU for the first time.
International Admission Scholarships
- International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Award: Up to $3,000 first year (one-time)
- Study English in the USA Scholarship
- Award: Up to $1,000 first semester (one-time)
General University Scholarships
All admitted PSU students are eligible to be considered for General University Scholarships by completing the PSU online Scholarship Application. Criteria employed by the scholarship committee in making these awards may include past academic performance, leadership, character, and financial need. Some awards are based entirely on merit. The deadline is February 1st of each year.
Academic Department Scholarships
There may be scholarships available through each academic department. You may contact the department chair or your academic advisor to see what possibilities are available. A separate application may be required.
Honors College Scholarship
Presidential Award: $9,500 per year for four years
University Award: $4,500 per year for four years
The Honors College provides the opportunity for incoming (entering) freshmen to participate in the most selective academic group at the university.
The application is open once a year and the deadline for the scholarship is January 15 for the following Fall semester. Students are advised to apply for this scholarship together with the application to the university.
Legacy Scholarship Program (Alumni)
Award: 150% of In-State Tuition (automatic)
The Legacy Scholarship program, which began in the Fall of 2011, allows nonresident children and grandchildren of alumni to attend PSU for 150 percent of the resident tuition. The program is available for full-time undergraduate students enrolling at PSU for the first time and who meet the program criteria.
The duration of the award will be up to eight semesters of undergraduate study. Students in the program must maintain a 2.50 GPA in work completed at PSU.
International Advocate Scholarship
Award: $1,000 (renewable)
The International Advocate Scholarship is a service-based scholarship. The recipient of this scholarship is required to perform some hours in promoting international programs.
This scholarship is NOT available to incoming international students. Only international students who have completed one regular semester at Pittsburg State University with a CGPA of 3.25 may apply for this scholarship.
Students may download the application form for submission to the International Programs and Services Office.
International Student Ambassador Referral Scholarship
Award: $500 (renewable)
Current PSU international students who are interested in becoming an International Student Ambassador and joining the student referral program, come to the International Programs and Services Office, 118 Whitesitt Hall, for the referral form or email i-admit@pittstate.edu.
Malaysian High Achiever Scholarship
Award: $1,000 (renewable)
Malaysian students pursuing any undergraduate major at PSU may apply to receive a tuition waiver of $1,000 per semester. A limit of 2 scholarships per year will be awarded.
Criteria:
- A minimum of 3.2 CGPA with a significant record of active involvement in extra-curricular activities.
- Recommendation letter.
Condition for renewal: Recipient may continue to receive the scholarship each semester by maintaining at least a 3.2 GPA each semester. The scholarship recipient is also expected to have active involvement in campus activities at PSU.
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
Award: Up to $12,500
The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program that provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States.
The scholarship is based upon demonstrated need; however, the award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.
The Eligibility Period runs from September 15-December 15 every year. Applications for students already enrolled in school are due March 1. Those not yet enrolled are due April 1.
Paraguay-Kansas In-State Tuition Waiver
Award: In-State Tuition
The Kansas Paraguay Partnership (KPP) was created in 1968, along with its Paraguayan counterpart, the Comité Paraguay Kansas (CPK). The history of cooperation between the Republic of Paraguay and the State of Kansas fostered by the CPK and KPP makes the expansion of cooperative programs between PSU and Paraguay an attractive opportunity for students and faculty.
Students who apply to Pittsburg State University through the Comité Paraguay Kansas may be eligible for In-State Tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and Intensive English Programs.
CPK Academic Excellence Scholarship (Paraguay)
Award: Up to $3,000
Paraguayans who apply to study on the PSU campus will be considered for a scholarship award up to $3,000. One-time award split between your first two semesters at PSU. Scholarships are limited and are contingent upon available funding. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come basis.
Tsang-Hsun "Andy" Tsai and Ching-Hui "Hannie" Huang Memorial Scholarship
Award: Up to $150
Restricted to students from Taiwan. Majors Preferred: Communication - No Emphasis, Communication Studies, Advertising, Broadcasting, Public Relations, Theatre, Journalism, Advertising Track, Broadcasting Track, News Editorial Track, Photojournalism Track, Public Relations Track, Theatre Track. GPA Minimum Required: 3.000. Apply by February 1st.
Samuel J. Pease & William R. Herr Foreign Student Scholarship
Award: Up to $1,000
This scholarship is restricted to Asian foreign students with financial need being a determining factor. Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year. Apply by February 1st.
Music Scholarships
Qualified students may audition for scholarships on all wind, brass, percussion, woodwind, string and keyboard instruments, and voice. Applicants for music scholarships should contact the chair person of the Department of Music.
Band Stipends: Members of the "Pride of the Plains" Marching Band and Basketball Pep Bands receive Band Stipend Awards for their participation. Those interested should contact the director of the Pride of the Plains Marching Band.
Athletic Scholarships
Students interested in athletic scholarships should contact the Athletics Director.
Financial Assistance Information
Other ways to earn money at Pittsburg State University without necessarily applying for a scholarship!
Graduate Assistantship
Pittsburg State University offers graduate assistantships in most academic departments and some administrative departments. Assistantships are available as teaching, administrative and research. Students interested in applying for an assistantship must contact each department they are interested in working for to complete an application.
Resident Assistant
A Resident Assistant (RA) is a personal liaison between the University community and residence hall students. These upperclassmen or graduate students have been carefully selected and trained to coordinate and assist a floor or a wing of a residence hall. They are an excellent source of information regarding both personal and collegiate matters.
The RAs are responsible for creating a floor community, providing a variety of social and developmental programming, and enforcing policies and procedures.
On-Campus Employment
International Students are permitted to work part-time (up to 20 hours per week) on campus only. On-campus jobs are competitive and are not guaranteed. On-campus job opportunities are posted on Gorillas4Hire. For more information, visit the Career Services Office.