Religious resources
Explore ESU's religious resources
Emporia State University hosts a number of recognized student organizations for you to get involved in your faith community. Off campus, you’ll find churches and organizations open to the Emporia community and beyond.
Financial Assistance
Through student organizations and the generosity of donors, various scholarship opportunities are available.
- Didde Catholic Campus Center (DCCC) Caritas Scholarship
- Didde Catholic Campus Center Musician Scholarship
- Dr. Norma I. Karhoff Endowed Scholarship
- H.H. Siegele Division of English Scholarship
- Iden Upper Room Scholarship
- Jodie Schartz Memorial Scholarship
- Terry & Mark Young Scholarship
View ESU's complete scholarship library for other scholarships you may be eligible for.
Student Involvement Opportunities
Look for these student organizations and more at esuhornetcentral.com.
- Christian Challenge: Christian Challenge is centered on five core values: Community, Worship, Truth, Outreach, and Service. We strive to figure out what it means to love God and follow him in practical ways.
- Didde Catholic Campus Center: The Didde Catholic Campus Center at ESU is here to satisfy the religious and educational needs and social concerns and of its members, and provide ministry and service to the church, university and world.
- Lutheran Student Organization: The Lutheran Student Organization is an active student group that offers weekly Bible studies, fellowship, fun events and monthly home-cooked meals.
- United Campus Methodist Ministries: United Methodist Campus Ministry’s goal is to engage the campus with the ministry of Jesus Christ and to help students grow in their faith during their time at ESU.
- XENOS: Xenos is a Christian student organization passionate about sharing the gospel and encompassing a community that builds up followers of Christ with a high view of God and a high view of the Bible.
Community Resources
Alongside ESU, the community of Emporia, Kansas, is devoted to providing Hornets with resources in order to thrive.