Scholarships | Great Jobs KC
A scholarship and college savings program that will help low- and modest-income students, as well as adult learners, to finance and complete a college education. Traditional Scholarships are awarded in 11th grade; scholarships are available for adult learners; and a college savings match is awarded in 9th grade.
Categories
Last assured
10/03/2024
Physical Address
8080 Ward Pkwy, Ste 402, Kansas City, MO 64114
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Voice
Website
Application process
Traditional and College Saving Match scholarship applications open yearly in January and close in February. Adult Learner scholarship applications open yearly in November and close in December.
Fee
None
Eligibility
Income requirements; must reside in the six-county area served; 11th grade High School student with 2.5 cumulative unweighted GPA or a 16+ ACT or 800+ SAT; OR age 18 years of age or older for returning learners who have completed at least 12 college credits. Adult Learners 24 and older."
Languages
N/A
Service area
Johnson County, KS Wyandotte County, KS Jackson County, MO Clay County, MO Platte County, MO Cass County, MO
Agency info
GREAT JOBS KC
Great Jobs KC provides access to college scholarships and tuition-free job training along with job placement assistance to secure family-sustaining jobs for low- to modest-income individuals in the Kansas City Area. College scholarships available to both 11th-graders and adult learners and college savings match for 9th-graders. Tuition-free job training available to adults 17 and older.