• Overview: 

  • In partnership with the Kemper Foundation, Crossroads Charter Schools and William Jewell College will annually award two Full-Ride scholarships (includes tuition, room & board, meal plan, and books) to Crossroads Preparatory Academy students. The awards will be for the published tuition for up to four years. The awards are for students wishing to enroll for the first time in a full-time traditional residential student program at William Jewell College following graduation from the Crossroads Preparatory Academy of Kansas City.

• Award Amount(s)

  • 2 - Full Ride Scholarships

• Deadline:

  • January 8, 2024

• Eligibility:

  • To qualify for the selection process you must:

    • Be a Crossroads Academy students must be admitted for full-time study at William Jewell College.

    • Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Jewell’s FAFSA code is 002524.

    • Graduate with a cumulative GPA in core academic coursework of 3.0 on the high school transcript.

Applications can be found by going to:

Jewell.edu/apply

View Scholarship Fliers by clicking here.

• Award Amount(s)

  • 1 - $2500 Scholarship and 3 - $1500 Scholarships

• Deadline:

  • March 1, 2024

• Eligibility:

  • A) All Missouri High School Seniors are eligible.

• Ineligibility: 

  • Part-time casino employees that are high school seniors working less than 32 hours per week are eligible. Children (Missouri high school seniors) of Missouri casino employees are eligible for the Project 21 Scholarships, provided the student is not a child of a Missouri Gaming Association officer or a Missouri Project 21 Executive Committee member. Prior winners of Project 21 Scholarships are not eligible.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Oo-aBTrslOs2Zv2jsGHtzMfJokWBuxCC?usp=drive_link

• Award Amount(s)

  • $15000 Scholarship

• Deadline:

  • March 26, 2024

• Eligibility:

  • Be U.S. citizens, nationals, legal permanent residents, or refugee aliens.

  • Major in the biology pathway, AS, or AGS (an Associate degree with a biology emphasis).

  • Have financial need as determined by the FAFSA and KCKCC financial aid department (Pell Grant eligible). Completion of the 2024-2025 FAFSA is required (see below).

  • Demonstrate academic talent or potential in which the selection committee will take a holistic view of each student candidate.

  • Maintain full-time status (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) and at least a 2.0 GPA while at KCKCC

  • Agree to participate in an asset-based mentoring program and participate in scholarship program activities.

More information can be found at:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19B-y0vnOaibqI2QdVkvVMSpfxSa380Qv?usp=drive_link

• Award Amount(s)

  • Are you a high school student looking to go to college? We offer a college saving program for 9th-grade students and up to $50,000 in scholarship funds for 11th-grade students.

• Deadline:

  • THE 2024 TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WINDOW IS JANUARY 9, 2024, THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2024.

• Program offers:

  • Up to $50,000 paid directly to the college over the course of up to six years

  • Once awarded, the scholar can enroll full-time the fall semester following on-time high school graduation

  • Access to Scholar Support Resources to assist with needs that may arise during college or the job search process. 

• Eligibility:

  • Be a current 11th grader during the application cycle;

  • Be home-schooled or attend a public, charter, or private high school in the following six counties: Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte (MO) or Johnson and Wyandotte (KS);

  • Have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school unweighted GPA (five semesters from 9th grade to the fall semester of 11th grade) or at least a 16 on the ACT or at least an 800 on the SAT); and

  • Be considered low- or modest-income (FASFA Estimated Family Contribution/Student Aid Index of 12,000 or less)

If you need more information on program details, please find our FAQs HERE

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The Greater Kansas City (MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is now accepting applications for the 2024 High School Scholarship Awards.To complete the application go to https://www.gkclinksinc.org/scholarship for the the Greater Kansas City

(MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated website and email the application and the

required supporting documents to gkclinksscholarship@gmail.com.  

• Award Amount(s)

  • Are you a high school student looking to go to college? We offer a college saving program for 9th-grade students and up to $50,000 in scholarship funds for 11th-grade students.

• Deadline:

  • THE 2024 TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WINDOW IS JANUARY 9, 2024, THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2024.

• Program offers:

  • Up to $50,000 paid directly to the college over the course of up to six years

  • Once awarded, the scholar can enroll full-time the fall semester following on-time high school graduation

  • Access to Scholar Support Resources to assist with needs that may arise during college or the job search process. 

• Eligibility:

  • We ask that the supporting materials be submitted as one packet, rather than separate individual files. A pdf file is preferable. For more information and the essay theme, please visit https://www.gkclinksinc.org/scholarship.

Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2024. For questions, please email gkclinksscholarship@gmail.com.

We would appreciate

your support by identifying interested students who meet the qualifications.

Please share this link https://www.gkclinksinc.org/scholarship with students and

encourage them to complete the application located on the Greater Kansas City

(MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated website and email the application and the

required supporting documents to gkclinksscholarship@gmail.com.  

Students who are interested in applying for a high school scholarship must be of:

 African American descent

 Currently enrolled in a Kansas City metropolitan area high school

 Graduating senior who has completed their first semester

 Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 weighted scale

 NOT related to a member of the Links organization.

We ask that the supporting materials be submitted as one packet, rather than separate

individual files. A pdf file is preferable. For more information and the essay theme,

please visit https://www.gkclinksinc.org/scholarship.

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* KC Kona Ice is pleased to announce the availability of a $1,000 scholarship for the third consecutive year. As a business, our commitment is to contribute to the betterment of Kansas City – making it a place to live, work, and play. We are seeking a student who harbors aspirations of initiating their own small business and recognizes the significance of giving back to their community. Please adhere to the following instructions when applying for the scholarship:

Submission Deadline: All applications must be submitted via email to konaicescholarship@gmail.com no later than April 1st.

Selection Notification: A successful applicant will be chosen by April 15th.

Cover Sheet Requirements:

• Please include a cover sheet with the following information - 

• Name:

• Address:

• Phone:

• Email:

• School:

• Intended college or university:

Application Requirements:

1. Outline your vision as an aspiring small business owner. 

2. Reflect on the ways in which your involvement in community service has influenced your personal and professional development. Share specific instances where your commitment to community betterment has shaped your values and aspirations. 

3. Attach a list of community service projects you have participated in.

4. Copy of High School Transcript.

Thank you for expressing your interest in the scholarship. We appreciate your commitment to the future and the community. Best wishes to all applicants!