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Applications are now being accepted for KCKPS Seniors through March 20th.

Please email kcksfoundation@kckps.org with any questions. 

  • Foundation for Excellence Scholarship

    The KCK School Foundation for Excellence has endeavored to establish scholarships for tuition, books and fees that will be paid for continuous enrollment until $5,000 is awarded. Continuous enrollment is required. Seniors at each of the district’s high schools are eligible to apply for a Foundation Scholarship.

    A student’s academic, club, community, and athletic involvement as well as awards and honors in high school will be considered in evaluating scholarship applications. An effort will be made to award scholarships based on financial need. Other scholarships and grants that have been awarded will be considered in the need analysis.

  • Connie and Donald Moritz Scholarship

    The Connie and Donald Moritz Scholarship awards an unspecified scholarship based on endowment earnings. An eligible senior for this award must meet the following criteria:

    * Student(s) must be graduates of Sumner Academy, Kansas City, Kansas.
    * Award will be used for tuition assistance for higher education, college, university, or community college.
    * Qualify for needs-based assistance, as directed by federal guidelines

    The student’s academics, club, community, and athletic involvement, as well as awards and honors in high school will be considered in evaluating scholarship applications.

    The scholarship awarded is paid to the college of the student’s choice.

  • Harvey L. Baker Scholarship

    The Harvey L. Baker Scholarship awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior accepted to attend Kansas City, Kansas Community College. Seniors of USD 500 high schools in Wyandotte County are eligible to apply.

    The student’s academics, club, community, and athletic involvement, as well as awards and honors in high school will be considered in evaluating scholarship applications. Applicant awarded will be based on economic need and scholastic performance, ranked in the upper one-third of class.

  • The John Taylor Lewis Sumner Class of 1954 Scholarship

    John Taylor Lewis was a proud alumni and member of the Sumner Class of 1954. The John Taylor Lewis Sumner Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund is a result of the love for his alma mater.

    Graduating high school seniors of Sumner Academy of Arts & Science are eligible of this scholarship. A student’s academic, club, community, and athletic involvement as well as awards and honors in high school will be considered in evaluating scholarship applications.

  • Foundation for Excellence – Zak Family Scholarship

    The Zak Family has endeavored to establish scholarships for tuition, books, fees and other student needs that will be paid for continuous enrollment. Continuous enrollment is required. Seniors at Wyandotte High School are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

    A student’s academic, club, community, and athletic involvement as well as awards and honors in high school will be considered in evaluating scholarship applications. An effort will be made to award scholarships based on financial need. Other scholarships and grants that have been awarded will be considered in the need analysis

  • Maccochaque Scholarship

    The Maccochaque Scholarship Fund awards two $3,000 scholarships to seniors studying math and computer science. Graduating seniors attending J.C. Harmon High School are eligible for this scholarship. The student’s academics, club, community, and athletic involvement, as well as awards and honors in high school will be considered in evaluating scholarship applications.

  • Jill M. Hall Scholarship

    Jill M. Hall is a 2023 Reason to Believe Honoree. She attended Wyandotte High School graduating in 1982. Seniors at each of the district’s high schools are eligible to apply for a Jill M. Hall Scholarship.

    A student’s academic, club, community, and athletic involvement as well as awards and honors in high school will be considered in evaluating scholarship applications. An effort will be made to award scholarships based on financial need. Other scholarships and grants that have been awarded will be considered in the need analysis.

  • Delila Whitley Scholarship

    The Delila Whitley Scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to one eligible high school senior. Delila Whitley awards an unspecified scholarship based on endowment earnings. An eligible senior for this award must meet the following criteria:
    * Student must be a graduate of Sumner Academy, Kansas City, Kansas.
    * Award will be used for tuition assistance for higher education, college, university, or
    community college.
    *The $1000 scholarship awarded is paid to the college of the student’s
    choice.

    The student’s academics, club, community, and athletic involvement, as well as awards and
    honors in high school will be considered in evaluating scholarship applications.

  • Anna Olivera Scholarship

    Anna Olivera Scholarship-$1500. Anna Olivera awards an unspecified scholarship based on endowment earnings. An eligible senior for this award must meet the following criteria:
    *First generation college student
    * Award will be used for tuition assistance for higher education, college, university, or
    community college.
    *The $1500 scholarship awarded is paid to the college of the student’s
    choice.

    The student’s academics, club, community, and athletic involvement, as well as awards and
    honors in high school will be considered in evaluating scholarship applications.

  • Reasons to Believe Scholarship (Offered in the Fall)

    The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools has established the Reasons to Believe Alumni Honor Roll to honor graduates of the school district for their achievements and inspiration for today’s students. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $1,250. Scholarships will be awarded to students based on academic performance and achievement in community service. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

In addition, an endowment will help secure the Foundation’s work long term.

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Thank you for supporting the KCK community!

Our impact this year has changed our community!

  • Years Serving District

    33

  • Scholarships Awarded

    420

  • Scholarship Dollars Awarded

    $911,254

  • Grant Dollars Awarded

    $1,380,750

Thank you to our generous sponsors.

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