Welcome Earl Martin Phalen, new CEO Nationally recognized leader in education eager to enrich youth and adult academic opportunities in Kansas City KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 27, 2022) — KC Scholars announced today that Earl Martin Phalen, will join KC Scholars as the new president and CEO. Phalen, a national leader in non-profit and education…
Announcing Director of Programs KC Scholars is pleased to announce that Dr. Samantha DeVilbiss will join the team on August 16, 2021, as our Director of Programs. Samantha is excited to join KC Scholars, and her background and experiences will benefit KC Scholars as we move to the next level. Samantha holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Studies…
A Bridge To A New FutureA Bridge To A New Future By Nicole Dolan – Staff Writer, Kansas City Business Journal Jul 15, 2021, 7:14pm EDT Amanda Malone was in high school English class when she learned about KC Scholars. It was one of the first times she felt the future she dreamed of was attainable. KC Scholars…
Jeff Simon Elected to KC Scholars Board of Directors Welcome Jeff SimonKC Scholars is excited to announce the election of Jeff Simon to the board of directors, starting a three-year term on July 1, 2021. Jeff Simon is the Office Managing Partner at Husch Blackwell in Kansas City. Jeff is a known and respected leader…
UCM Announces the Opportunity Scholarship for KC Scholars The University of Central Missouri recently announced a new Opportunity Scholarship for KC Scholars which will begin Fall 2021. To aid in KC Scholars’ persistence and completion of college and help ensure that they are not taking on student loan debt, UCM is providing additional financial support…
ADULT LEARNER JENAYA ROBBS One down, 2-3 to go‼️ Eleven years ago, I started school at KU, excited for the journey ahead. Almost immediately after beginning my freshman year, my life was in shambles and I was forced to withdraw by that December. I returned to KU a total of three times and each time,…
Key Findings/Action Steps – Adult Learners Key Findings and 13 Actionable Steps to Improve Experiences for Adult LearnersThe Urban Education Research Center (UMKC) and CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning), in partnership with KC Scholars and with funding support by The DeBruce Foundation, recently released a report and practice guide. The guide contains actionable…
Donor Reflection A Donor Reflection on Why They Support KC ScholarsWe are thrilled to participate in KC Scholars. Mr. Kauffman would be thrilled to see how his generous legacy to our city is being spent for the benefit of needy students, as he envisioned many years ago. Many lives are being highly impacted for the…
Connecting Scholars to the Regional Workforce KC Scholars Makes a Game-on Commitment to Connecting Scholars to the Regional Workforce Intentional Focus and New Appointment Speaks to Commitment (Oct 12, 2020) – KC Scholars is reaching for their ultimate goal to connect their Scholars to regional workforce opportunities and that decisive game-on goal is 80% of…
Announcing Inaugural Director of Workforce & Alumni Engagement We are pleased to announce that KC Scholars has hired its inaugural Director of Workforce and Alumni Engagement, Sharmelle Winsett. Sharmelle will start her role with KC Scholars on November 2, 2020. Sharmelle brings 20+ years of professional and entrepreneurial experience with expertise in business and brand…
Incentives Matter: Modification to College Savings Account Program Incentives Matter: Modification to College Savings Account ProgramAt this juncture in the program’s lifespan – based on lessons learned through practice and our annual external third-party evaluation – KC Scholars is modifying some program components. Starting with the May 2021 award cycle, KC Scholars will award 250…
Qualified Educational Expenses Qualified Educational Expenses Updated May 29, 2020 Download Each Scholar’s financial aid package is unique, and we encourage Scholars to connect early with their institution’s financial aid office to understand their financial aid package and the institution’s process for distributing scholarship funds. Scholars can also reach directly to KC Scholars for questions…
MO SCHOLARSHIP & LOAN FOUNDATION Provides Funding Resources That KC Scholars Benefit From Not only is the MO Scholarship & Loan Foundation a donor to KC Scholars, it provides needed support to college students statewide. The Foundation increased funding awards to assist students impacted by COVID-19. Director’s Choice Emergency Grant Program This emergency grant was…
Jeff Simon Elected to KC Scholars Board of Directors Welcome Jeff SimonKC Scholars is excited to announce the election of Jeff Simon to the board of directors, starting a three-year term on July 1, 2021. Jeff Simon is the Office Managing Partner at Husch Blackwell in Kansas City. Jeff is a known and respected leader…
KC Scholars Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors Members: Michael Roane and Beto Lopez KC Scholars Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors Members: Michael Roane Beto Lopez KC Scholars provides scholarships to local high school students and adult learners to make college a reality and positively impact the Kansas City region’s economy and workforce KANSAS…
Statement from KC Scholars President and CEO Dear KC Scholars: Right now, we are reading and hearing hundreds of statements and individually and collectively wrestling with our words and emotions. Scholars – I decided to write my statement directly to you. I write to say that you are on our minds and hearts and to…
Jackie ShaverDonor – Ad Astra On May 1, Maizey, our Chief Happiness Officer, and I decorated our car and headed off to join the celebration. We were welcomed with excitement; Scholars were overwhelmed with joy and disbelief that their biggest dreams were coming true. It was fulfilling, to say the least, to be able to…
Nancy Kimak Donor – Eastern Jackson County The staging area at Van Horn High School (my alma mater) was well organized – there were 40-60 vehicles with signs, streamers, balloons and words of praise for our Van Horn scholarship recipient. As our parade caravanned with honking horns, travelling 3-4 miles to our recipient’s home, onlookers…
Jonisha received an Adult Learner Scholarship in May 2018.
Casey is one of 287 of the 11th graders awarded a Traditional Scholarship in May 2017.