Jerry Bailey Educational Opportunity Scholarship - 2026

Application Period: January 1 - March 1  |  Application Deadline: March 1, 2026  |  Award Notices: Recipients will be notified by April 15, 2026.

The yearly application period is January 1–March 1 for awards the following fall. All documents and admissions/financial need processes must be completed and submitted by March 1. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 15. To confirm that all your application materials have been received OR for more information, please contact the KU Center for Educational Opportunity Programs at ceop@ku.edu or 785-505-0679.

THIS APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED AT ONE TIME (i.e., application cannot be saved in progress and completed at a later time). Please be prepared to upload your unofficial transcripts and personal essay prior to filling out this form.

About You

If you are a current KU student, please provide your KU email address.
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KU Status

CEOP Programs

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Unofficial Transcripts and Personal Statement Essay

Incoming freshman provide a high school transcript. All other provide current college transcript.
Transcripts are confidential and should only be submitted via this secure form - or sent directly via the U.S. mail to the address in "Questions" below.
Accepted file formats: .pdf, .doc (Microsoft Word), .docx (Microsoft Word)
In a single essay respond to BOTH of the following: Choose an experience from your life and explain how it has influenced your educational goals, AND describe any personal experiences or exceptional hurdles which impact your need for financial assistance. Typed, double-spaced, 500 – 750 words.
Accepted file formats: .pdf, .doc (Microsoft Word), .docx (Microsoft Word)

Submission Terms and Signature

By typing your name and date in the fields below you signify acceptance of the following terms:

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Questions?

Please contact the KU Center for Educational Opportunity Programs at ceop@ku.edu or 785-505-0679.

Mailing Transcripts
If you prefer to send your unofficial transcripts via U.S. Mail, send them to:

The University of Kansas
Attn: Jerry Bailey EOS Selection Committee
1122 West Campus Road, Box 305
Lawrence, KS 66045