Making a Difference

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Making a Difference

One WSU License Plate at a Time

Shocker Pride Scholars

The Shocker Pride Scholarship at Wichita State has a decades-long history of providing financial support to students at WSU through the license plate program. Since 1999, it has funded more than $750,000 in scholarships, helping countless students achieve their academic goals.

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About the Scholarship

Each year, the Shocker Pride Scholarships are awarded to up to 20 students in their junior or senior year at Wichita State University in the amount of $5,000.

The selection of the recipients is made by the WSU Alumni Engagement Scholarship Committee. Applications for the scholarship are available through the university scholarship platform, Scholarship Universe.

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2025-26 Shocker Pride Scholars Cohort

Become a Shocker Pride Mentor

Becoming a mentor is a powerful way to give back and make a lasting impact on the next generation of Shockers. As a mentor, you’ll be paired with a Shocker Pride Scholar to offer guidance, share career insights and help them navigate their academic and professional journey. The program creates meaningful, one-on-one connections that benefit both students and mentors, building a stronger Shocker community.

Contact Joshua Woods at joshua.woods@wichita.edu to learn more.

Meet the 2025-26 Shocker Pride Scholars