Scholarships
KC Scholars
KC Scholars is comprised of three program components that provide both financial assistance and support services for low- and modest-income students and adults:
- Traditional
- Adult Learner
- College Savings Account/Match
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High school 11th graders can apply for up to $10,000/year for up to five years. Annually, at least 250 awards will be made.
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High school 9th graders can apply to have a 529 College Savings Account seeded for them by KC Scholars, some of whom will be granted participation in the match program through which they receive a 4-to-1 match, up to a maximum of $5,000, on their contributions into the 529 college savings account with an additional up to $2,000 in incentives for completing key college-ready milestones in high school. Annually, a 529 College Savings Account will be opened for up to 500 students. Of the 500, at least 50 will be selected to be in the match and incentives program.
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Adults aged 24 and above at the time of college enrollment in fall 2018, that have some college, but no degree, can apply for up to $5,000/year for up to five years. Annually, up to 200 awards will be made.
For more information and to apply, visit KC Scholars Website.
Institution Awards
Colleges and universities offer scholarships to students enrolling in their programs. Take a moment to visit one of the many scholarship pages provided below- These are just a few examples of the awesome financial resources you will find on every college campus; including in-state, out-of-state, and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).