Give to our Philosophy Programs Today
The Department of Philosophy at Wichita State University offers a vibrant and challenging program led by faculty dedicated to teaching and researching a wide range of philosophical concerns. Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in philosophy equips students with critical reasoning, analytical prowess, effective communication and ethical awareness—skills highly sought after in today’s job market.
The study of philosophy is relevant to all aspects of life and living well, ranging from investigating various perspectives on the nature of reality, conditions of knowledge, and nuances of critical reasoning to the foundations of morality, justifications for political authority and criteria for aesthetic evaluation.
Your generous gift will support scholarships, enhance academic programs and foster initiatives that promote inclusive excellence and engagement within the department.
Available Giving Funds:
- The Katherine Bradfield Memorial Fund supports philosophy students at Wichita State University by providing up to $250 for academic conferences and scholarly activities. Established in memory of Katherine Bradfield, a dedicated WSU lecturer, the fund helps students enhance their academic growth and engagement.
- The Philosophy Department Fund provides support for various departmental and operating expenses as established by the department head. This gift helps the department with their most urgent needs.
- Philosophy Department Scholarship Fund – the Wichita State University Scholarship in the History of Philosophy awards $1,500–$2,500 annually to a full-time undergraduate philosophy student in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.25 GPA, have completed at least nine credit hours in philosophy, be enrolled in two History of Philosophy courses, and submit a writing sample.
- The Philosophy Department Student Support Fund provides financial assistance to philosophy majors at Wichita State University for essential needs like rent, utilities and food. Established by an anonymous donor in 2022, the fund awards up to $1,000 per academic year.
