Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
The Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship is merit-based aid with a work obligation designed to address teacher shortages. It can support future teachers seeking licensure through a bachelor’s program, licensed teachers pursuing an endorsement in a hard-to-fill field, and some master’s programs. The Board of Regents identifies shortage disciplines and regions by cycle; a major eligible last year may not qualify in the current application.
About Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
The Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship is merit-based aid with a work obligation designed to address teacher shortages. It can support future teachers seeking licensure through a bachelor’s program, licensed teachers pursuing an endorsement in a hard-to-fill field, and some master’s programs. The Board of Regents identifies shortage disciplines and regions by cycle; a major eligible last year may not qualify in the current application.
Applicants must be Kansas residents and attend an approved institution in the state. Eligibility is tied to teacher preparation in hard-to-fill disciplines or plans to teach in an underserved geographic area. The current list includes public and private universities. The agency says juniors and seniors commonly receive priority and allows up to ten semesters combining undergraduate and graduate study, subject to funding and satisfactory academic progress.
The priority date is June 1. The 2026–27 priority deadline has passed; the Board may accept later applications if funding remains, but an extension is not guaranteed. A new application includes the state aid form, official college transcripts, an academic or employment recommendation, and a teaching license for current teachers. Renewals require an annual application but generally do not resubmit every document. Confirm which subjects count as shortage fields this year.
Recipients agree to teach in Kansas for one year for each funded year after completing the program. Failure to serve can convert aid into debt under the agreement. Ask which districts, licenses, and periods qualify, how employment is verified, and what happens if you change fields. The state overview lists up to $5,830 per year, but awards depend on the application and funding; request an estimate from the Board of Regents and review the current form.
Ask financial aid for a term-by-term estimate separating tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses. Keep the award decision, any service or loan agreement, and renewal records. If your studies, residence, or employment change, contact the administrator before making a decision that could affect the aid.
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