Wildcat Weekly
Dec. 11, 2018
News and research
Wildcat Weekly on hiatus during holiday break
During the Winter break – the several weeks between the end of fall semester and the start of spring semester – Wildcat Weekly will be on hiatus. Those official dates include Dec. 18, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Jan. 8 and Jan. 15, and regular distribution will resume Jan. 22. Any story, event or announcement submitted to Wildcat Weekly between now and the beginning of the spring semester will be placed in the closest publication date available.
Students studying  unmanned aircraft systems  on the Polytechnic Campus  are receiving a rare flight experience in some of their courses that is positioning them at the forefront of the drone industry.
Upcoming Events
Finals Week
Monday, Dec. 10 – Friday, Dec. 14
Campus Closed: Winter Break
Monday, Dec. 24 – Tuesday, Jan. 1
TWIST: Teen Women in Science & Technology
Thursday, Jan. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., SLC
uBelong
Friday, Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., SLC
MLK Jr. Day: Campus Closed
Monday, Jan. 21
Spring Semester Begins
Tuesday, Jan. 22
Scholarship opportunities
All K-State Students
If you will be attending K-State during the 2019-2020 school year, you will want to complete the K-State scholarship application. Deadline: February 1, 2019 .   Apply Here
Aviation Maintenance Students
Northrop Rice Foundation offers a variety of scholarships. Deadline: January 31, 2019 .  Apply Here
Aviation Students
The $1,000 Pioneers of Flight scholarship is open to any sophomore or junior majoring in aviation. Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Deadline: December 28, 2018 . Apply Here
Engineering Students
The Society of Women Engineers is offering a variety of scholarships to females majoring in engineering. Deadline: February 15, 2019 .  Apply Here
Veteran Students
The Flint Hills Veterans Coalition is offering a $1,000 scholarship for the spring semester. Must be currently serving in the military or honorably discharged veteran. Must be full-time. Deadline: February 1, 2019 .  Apply Here
The International Council of Air Shows Foundation is offering a number of different scholarships to aviation students. Deadline: December 31, 2018 . Apply Here
Employee Tuition Assistance
Some K-State employees may be eligible for employee tuition assistance. Up to 3 credit hours of tuition a semester is possible. Must be a full-time (0.9 FTE or above), benefits-eligible position. For more information, visit http://www.k-state.edu/sfa/manage/forms/eta1.pdf .
Dependent/Spouse Grant
Dependents and spouses of full-time (0.9 FTE or above), benefits eligible, regular appointment employees may qualify for the dependent/spouse grant – up to 7 hours for full-time, undergraduate dependents and 3 hours for spouses and graduate dependents. For more information, visit http://www.k-state.edu/sfa/manage/forms/dsg1.pdf.
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