Higher Education Programs

Career/Job Training & Enhancement Programs

Adult Education Program

Must reside inside the service area (see map above).
Applicants must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited GED/ABE program, OR applicants must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited technical/vocational training institution with the intent to: test for the GED/ABE, enhance job skills for employment enrichment, and/or self-improvement.
Training sites may be located within or outside the service area.
Training programs must be 6 months or less (short-term).

Education Services Department staff will review applicants’ documents to determine eligibility. Based on available funding and the applicant’s financial need, grants are awarded to qualified applicants.

Adult Education Application

Chromebook/Mobile Hot Spot Borrower’s Application

The Education Services Department recognizes the need for the use of mobile devices to assist in the completion of courses and training. This application will allow for Wichita tribal members to borrow available chromebook devices and/or a mobile hot spot for use during their semester or the duration of their chosen training course. Based on available devices.

Chromebook/Mobile Hot Spot Borrower's Application

Adult Vocational Training (AVT) Program

Must be enrolled in the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
Must reside inside the service area (see map above)
Applicants must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited vocational training institution.
Training sites may be located within or outside the service area.
Training programs may be full-time or part-time, short-term or long-term.

Education Services Department staff will review applicants’ documents to determine eligibility. Based on available funding and the applicant’s financial need, grants are awarded to qualified applicants.

AVT Application

Direct Employment Assistance (DEA) Program

Must be enrolled in the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
Must reside inside the service area (see map above)
Applicants may request financial assistance before/after obtaining full-time, permanent, and gainful employment
Must submit a completed application BEFORE receiving their first full paycheck.

Education Services Department staff will review applicants’ documents to determine eligibility. Based on available funding and the applicant’s financial need, grants are awarded to qualified applicants.

DEA Application

Education Assistance

Must be enrolled in the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
Must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited institution of higher education to earn an undergraduate/graduate degree.

ESD staff reviews applicants’ documents to ascertain eligibility and submission of all required supporting documentation. Based on available funds, the applicant’s financial need and academic standing, grants are awarded to eligible applicants. Grants are always paid directly to the institution.

Education Assistance Application

College/University/Degree-Seeking Programs

College Graduation Application

For Wichita tribal students who are set to graduate in the upcoming Fall or Spring semesters with an associates degree or higher.
Graduates can apply for assistance with a cap & gown, graduation cord, graduation stole, and will receive a one-time incentive:

$250.00————-Associates Degree

$500.00————-Bachelor’s Degree

$750.00————-Master’s Degree

$1,000.00———-Doctorate Degree

Assistance amounts are based on the availability of funds and are subject to change.

College Graduation Application

Graduation Banquet Information

Graduate College Grant

Must be enrolled in the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
Applicants must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited institution of higher education to earn a GRADUATE degree. Can be enrolled in Fall/Spring/Summer courses.

ESD staff reviews applicants’ documents to ascertain eligibility and submission of all required supporting documentation. Based on available funds, the applicant’s financial need and academic standing, grants are awarded to eligible applicants. Grants are always paid directly to the college/university.

Graduate College Grant Application

SUMMER Graduate College Grant Application

Higher Education Scholarship Program

Must be enrolled in the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
Applicants must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited institution of higher education to earn an UNDERGRADUATE degree.

ESD staff reviews applicants’ documents to ascertain eligibility and submission of all required supporting documentation. Based on available funds, the applicant’s financial need and academic standing, grants are awarded to eligible applicants. Grants are always paid directly to the college/university.

Higher Education Scholarship Program Application

SUMMER Higher Education Scholarship Program Application

FERPA Waiver

Kitikiti’sh Scholarship

Must be enrolled in the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
Scholarship will be awarded to two enrolled Wichita students
Undergraduate and Graduate college students encouraged to apply.
Please include as much information as possible in each of the four (4) main criteria and the supplemental information areas.
All written responses should be typed, double-spaced and attached to the application

Kitikiti'sh Scholarship Application