Rosisella Blakney
Director of Scholarship and Grantmaking Services
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
For Students and Educators
Scholarship applications for the 2025/2026 school year are currently open. Students can create an account at https://gkccf.academicworks.com to find and apply for relevant scholarship opportunities.
Questions?
We’re available to help you navigate our scholarship application process. If you have questions, contact the Scholarships team.
Raisa Akram
Scholarship Services Senior Specialist
Get Started
Start the Scholarship Process Today
Create an
Account
Create an account using an email address that you will have access to after you graduate from high school.
Complete Applications
Complete the general and college conditional applications.
Review Scholarships
Based on your answers, we will provide you a list of scholarships you qualify for.
Finish
Applications
Apply to these opportunities by providing some additional information.
Helpful Tips
- View Scholarship Opportunities before starting the general application.
- Filter the scholarship list based on keywords or requirements.
- When creating an account, use an email address you can access after high school graduation.
- Obtain an electronic copy of your unofficial high school transcript to submit with your application.
- Complete the FASFA before completing the general application.
Frequently Asked Questions
After completing the general application, you’ll receive a list of relevant scholarship opportunities based on your responses. Complete the individual scholarship applications that were recommended for you.
Absolutely! You can apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible for.
Scholarship deadlines vary for each opportunity. You can review deadlines in the scholarship portal.
The description of the scholarship will explain what it can be used for. Most often, the scholarships are paid directly to the college or university and used for tuition, fees or books.
Support Education through a Scholarship Fund
If you are an individual, family or business interested in supporting students through scholarships, learn more about opening a scholarship fund at the Community Foundation.
Questions? Please contact info@growyourgiving.org or 816.842.0944.
