Hixson Opportunity Award

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a current high school senior who is a resident of Kansas and is an entering freshmen for the upcoming fall term at the university. Applicant must have faced challenges of personal and/or financial hardship; applicants whose parent(s) did not earn a four-year college degree will receive priority consideration (first generation). FAFSA is required.

How to Apply

Apply directly through University of Kansas's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the February 1, 2027 deadline.

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