Scholarships
Our success is your success
How Many Awards Are Made Annually?
KC Scholars bases the number of awards made annually on external funding.
Traditional Scholarships
Adult Learner Scholarships
College Savings Match (beginning in 2021)
In May 2017, KC Scholars made 635 awards. In May 2018, KC Scholars made 919 awards. In May 2019, KC Scholars made 1,354 awards. In May 2020, KC Scholars made 1,571 awards. In May 2021, KC Scholars made 932 awards.
KC Scholars bases the number of awards made annually on external funding.
MOST KC SCHOLARS ARE THE FIRST IN THE FAMILY TO ATTEND AND COMPLETE COLLEGE
When Do You Apply?
KC Scholars provides scholarships, financial incentives, and support services for low- and modest- income students and adults as they complete a post-secondary credit-bearing credential or degree. The Adult Learner application opens on October 1 and closes November 18, 2022. The general application for 9th graders, 11th graders, and adults opens on January 9, 2023.
The Community Reviewer (Volunteer) application opens on January 9, 2023 and closes January 31, 2023. To start your application, click below to register or login.
WHERE CAN YOU ATTEND?
Scholars can use their scholarship match and incentive awards at any of the 17 colleges and universities in the KC Scholar’s Post-secondary Network. Many of these institutions are in the Kansas City region.
KC Scholars’ Post-secondary Network works closely with the campuses to ensure Scholars are well supported. The Network campuses are listed below.