Inclusion and Diversity: All Belong Here

Rise Up

Rise Up provides accessible resources & world-class leadership training, grounded in celebrating diversity, for underrepresented future business leaders

Rise Up propels students to a successful career while celebrating their diverse identities and cultures. The program is designed to serve business students who identify with a systemically marginalized and underrepresented group. This may include students who identify as Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian, multiracial, LGBTQ+, and/or as having a disability. Scholars receive perks including scholarships, leadership training, and corporate trips.

Especially for Incoming Freshmen

Multicultural Academic Program Success (MAPS):

• • Friday, June 2 - Friday, June 30, 2023
  • Free Public Speaking course
  • Team sustainability project
  • Paid room and board in K-State's Residence Halls
  • Industry tours and visits with our corporate sponsors, including Phillips 66 and Cargill
  • Weekend networking and relationship building activities in the City of Manhattan
  • Professional, cultural, scholarship, and academic opportunities
  • Scholarship award freshman year, and potential to renew scholarship based on continued program participation and GPA
  • Learn more and apply now! Space is limited to 10 business majors.

Kompass

• • 3.5 days in mid August 2023
    (2023 dates TBD, 2022 dates were Sunday, Aug 14 - Wed, August 17, 2022)
  • Early move-in to your assigned Residence Hal (early move-in fee paid by program)
  • Industry visit with our corporate sponsor, Koch Ind.
  • Professional, cultural, scholarship, and academic opportunities.
  • Learn more and apply now! Space is limited to 15 business majors.

Throughout the year we provide learning opportunities to faculty, staff, students, and community around DEIB in business. We act on our learning through innovation in teaching, advising, and coaching.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in Business Certificate

Office of Student Financial Assistance:

The Office of Student Financial Assistance helps all K-State students navigate paying for college. Their step-by-step guide provides important dates and other relevant information for incoming and continuing students. This office should be your first stop to explore paying for college.

Scholarships: Scholarships are financial aid that do not need to be repaid and are awarded to students based on merit (academic, leadership or civic accomplishments) or other specific criteria.

• K-State Scholarships - All incoming and current students should apply for K-State Scholarships here. The deadline is March 15th and you must apply every year. No late applications are accepted. This application will apply business students for certain business scholarships.
  
  
• Departmental Scholarships - Students who have declared a major in business should be in contact with their department about any major-specific scholarships.
  
  
• Book and Access Code Scholarships - Books and access codes to class materials are essential for students to have during the first week of class. Business students struggling to purchase needed materials should contact Dr. Law-DelRosso (olivia@ksu.edu)
  
  
• DACA Business Student Scholarships - DACA business students should meet with Dr. Law-DelRosso to discuss their needs (olivia@ksu.edu).

Other K-State Scholarship Opportunities:

• Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Scholarships

With over 300 student organizations, you're bound to find a community that feeds your personal and professional interests. Below are a few that may pique your interest. Learn about all the opportunities here.