Futures Fair
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wichita State University, Koch Arena
1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, KS
Closed for lunch break 11:35 - 12:20
We invite you to join us for Futures Fair — a one-stop shop for postsecondary options after high school. Representatives from more than 60 local, in-state, and out-of-state institutions attend Futures Fair each year. Visit with reps from universities, colleges, armed forces, technical colleges and trade schools.
What you need to know.
StriveScan
Create your StriveScan student account before attending Futures Fair.
The reps will scan your barcodes to automatically receive your contact and other information.
If you are not allowed to bring your device, please remember to print a copy of your StriveScan QR code.
To be eligible for the $1,000 scholarship drawing, you must create a StriveScan account so you can be included on the attendance list.
Who’s Exhibiting
Representatives from 60+ colleges, universities, technical and trade schools, and the armed forces from all across the US.
Exhibitors are currently registering.
See who’s attending.
$1,000 Scholarships
Futures Fair will award three $1,000 scholarships in 2026.
Three participating high schools will be randomly selected to receive a scholarship. Each selected school will then choose the $1,000 scholarship winner from students who attended the 2026 Futures Fair.
How to be eligible:
Create a StriveScan account to complete your registration for Futures Fair. We use the StriveScan attendance list to provide participating schools with the names of students who attended Futures Fair. Your school counselor will use this list when selecting its scholarship winner.
Make sure you create your StriveScan account and register for Futures Fair so you can be included on the attendance list.