Empowering KCKPS Students to Excel
The Kansas City, Kansas School Foundation for Excellence believes that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives. We are dedicated to empowering and assisting KCKPS students on their journey of academic excellence.
Our Vision: To embrace, empower and assist the students of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools to excel.
Our Mission: To provide all students with an equal opportunity to reach their potential in all educational and personal endeavors. We strive to serve all students and provide support to enhance their educational experience.
Our History
The KCKS Foundation was established in 1990 with a simple goal: to provide scholarships to deserving KCKPS students. Since then, we have grown significantly, expanding our support to include a wide range of programs and initiatives that address the diverse needs of our students.
How You Can Help
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Believing in Myself
"This scholarship showed me that I can achieve something significant, even though no one in my family has gone to college."
- Excellence in Education Scholarship Recipient
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Realizing Dreams
"This scholarship lifts a weight off my shoulders, covering my college supplies for four years and making my education dreams possible."
- Excellence in Education Scholarship Recipient
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Reducing Financial Stress:
"This scholarship allows me to focus on my studies to become a veterinarian without the stress of working too much."
- Excellence in Education Scholarship Recipient
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Javen Bets * 2019 Scholarship Recipient
Your financial support definitely had and will continue to have a positive impact on my life as I strive to impact others through my career track as a future educator.
Our impact this year has changed our community!
How we embrace, empower and assist the students of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools to excel.
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Years Serving District
34
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Scholarship Recipients
454
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Scholarship Dollars Awarded
$1,016,254