William Knifeman Family of Scholarships

A series of scholarships are available for students who are Tribal Citizens.

Thanks to the generous support of donors, we are able to offer a series of scholarships that we call the “William Knifeman Family of Scholarships” – to outstanding students who are enrolled citizens of their Native Nations.

Award
Varies. From $1,000 to $2,000 a year. Nonrenewable.
Deadline
08/25/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. What is your primary campus/location?
  2. If you chose "other" for "What is your primary campus?", please explain:
  3. Will you be a full-time student in 2025-26? (Full-time is defined here: https://registrar.ku.edu/enrollment-status)
  4. What are your anticipated hours of enrollment (credit hours) for Fall 2025?
  5. What are your anticipated hours of enrollment for Spring 2026?
  6. What semester/year do you plan to graduate from the University of Kansas?
  7. Did you transfer from Haskell Indian Nations University?
  8. Do you receive a scholarship from your Tribe?
  9. Did you or do you plan to complete a FAFSA application for the 2025-26 academic year? (A FAFSA is required to be considered for these scholarships)?
  10. Are you from Kansas/do you claim Kansas as home?
  11. Summary of tribal community connection in PDF format: Provide a 2-page summary discussing: 1. your tribal community background; 2. your academic/career goals; 3. other than financial reasons, why is receiving this scholarship important to you?
  12. What is your tribal affiliation?
  13. Upload proof of Tribal Enrollment or Verification in PDF format
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