Kansas University will have awarded $29.6 million in scholarships to more than 6,500 students this academic year.

The figure represents a $1.9 million increase from the 2007-08 academic year.

Nearly all scholarships are awarded using private funds from KU Endowment.

So far, 8,555 scholarships have been awarded this academic year — with some students receiving more than one.

This year’s recipients represent 103 of the 105 counties in Kansas, 45 other states and Puerto Rico, and 45 other countries.