Description:
A scholarship and college savings program that will help low- and modest-income students, as well as adult learners, to finance and complete a college education. Traditional Scholarships are awarded in 11th grade; scholarships are available for adult learners; and a college savings match is awarded in 9th grade.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 13, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
8080 Ward Pkwy, Ste 402
Kansas City, MO 64114
Contacts
Main Email
Primary Contact
Valerie Salazar
Program Manager & Schools and Community Outreach Coordinator
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(816) 581-5700
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
KC Scholars provides traditional college scholarships and scholarships for returning adult learners (24 or older).
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
Application
Eligibility
Income requirements; 11th grade High School student with 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 16+ ACT or 800+ SAT; OR age 24+ returning learners who have completed at least 12 college credits. Adult Learners 24 and older.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
KC Scholars scholarship support in Fall 2024 was November 14, 2023 through December 14, 2023. The next application window will open in Fall 2024 for students who will begin receiving KC Scholars scholarship support in Fall 2025. Apply online in early
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, KS; Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties, MO
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Johnson County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County
- Cass County
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