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Application Workshops

Virtual and in-person application workshops for the Adult Learner and Traditional scholarships will be posted in early Fall 2025 before the applications open. Come back soon!

Virtual Application Workshops

2027 application workshop dates will be published in early fall.

Great Jobs KC – KC Scholars Scholarship Program hosts multiple Q&A application workshops to assist scholarship applicants. See list of available dates and times below. Join us at any of the workshops to learn more about the scholarship, income eligibility requirements, overall application process, and to get your specific questions answered.

ADULT LEARNER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
11th-Grade College Scholarship Application Workshop Schedule

If you are unable to attend any of the workshops you may contact us at applicationhelp@greatjobskc.org

ADULT LEARNER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

The 2027 application window is November 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. through December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Application Window: November 5, 2025, at 8:00 am through December 5, at 5:00 pm

If you are unable to attend any of the virtual workshops you may contact us at applicationhelp@greatjobskc.org.

Virtual Application Workshops
(Adult Learner)

Zoom link

Meeting ID: 811 0388 3131

Day Date Time
Application Preview Session 10/08/25 5 pm to 6 pm
Thursday 11/06/25 11 am to 1 pm
Thursday 11/13/25 11 am to 1 pm
Tuesday 11/18/25 4 pm to 6 pm
Thursday 11/20/25 11 am to 1 pm
Tuesday 12/02/25 4 pm to 6 pm
Thursday 12/04/25 11 am to 1 pm
Friday 12/05/25 1 pm to 5 pm

11th-Grade College Scholarship Application Workshops

The 2027 application window is Application Window: January 7, 2027, at 8:00 am through February 26, at 5:00 p.m.

Application Window: January 8, 2026, at 8:00 am through February 27, at 5:00 pm

RAFFLE PRIZES

11th grade students who attend an in-person or virtual application workshop and complete an application for the 11th-Grade College Scholarship will be entered into a raffle for one of the following prizes:

  • HP Chromebook 14, laptop
  • Beats solo buds, headphones
  • JBL Go 4, speaker

Individuals will be selected after the applications close and notified via email with pick-up instructions.

If you are unable to attend any of the virtual workshops you may contact us at applicationhelp@greatjobskc.org.

Fall Virtual Informational Sessions & Eligibility Assistance

Zoom link

Meeting ID: 811 0388 3131

Day Date Time
Tuesday 09/16/25 11 am to 12 pm
Wednesday 09/24/25 4 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday 09/30/25 11 am to 12 pm
Tuesday 10/14/25 11 am to 12 pm
Wednesday 10/22/25 4 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday 10/28/25 11 am to 12 pm
Wednesday 11/05/25 4 pm to 5 pm
Wednesday 11/19/25 4 pm to 5 pm
Wednesday 12/3/25 4 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday 12/9/25 11 am to 12 pm

Spring Virtual Application Workshops
(11th-Grade College Scholarship)

Zoom link

Meeting ID: 811 0388 3131

Day Date Time
Thursday 01/08/26 11 am to 12 pm
Wednesday 01/14/26 4 pm to 5 pm
Thursday 01/22/26 11 am to 12 pm
Wednesday 01/28/26 4 pm to 5 pm
Thursday 02/05/26 11 am to 12 pm
Wednesday 02/11/26 4 pm to 5 pm
Thursday 02/19/26 11 am to 12 pm
Monday 02/23/26 11 am to 1 pm
Tuesday 02/24/26 11 am to 1 pm
Wednesday 02/25/26 3 pm to 5 pm
Thursday 02/26/26 3 pm to 5 pm
Friday 02/27/26 1 pm to 5 pm

Spring Community, In-Person Application Workshops
(11th-Grade College Scholarship)

Day & Date Time Location
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 4 to 6 pm El Centro
650 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 2:30 to 4:30 pm Linwood YMCA
James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center
3800 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128
Saturday, February 21, 2026 10 am to 12 pm Southeast Community Center
4201 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64130
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Stephanie underwood - Chief financial Officer

Stephanie Underwood serves as Chief Financial Officer at Great Jobs KC, where she leads the organization’s financial strategy in support of its mission to create economic mobility through education and workforce opportunities. With more than 17 years of experience in nonprofit finance, Stephanie brings deep expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. She is passionate about using her career as a platform to serve and support mission-driven organizations, helping them maximize impact through strong financial stewardship.

Prior to joining Great Jobs KC, Stephanie served as Chief Financial Officer for Griffith Centers, a behavioral and mental health organization, where she oversaw financial operations for a multi-million-dollar organization spanning residential, educational, and community-based programs. She also spent nearly a decade as Vice President of Accounting Services at NFP Partners, providing CFO-level leadership to nonprofit organizations across the country, with a focus on strategic growth, audit readiness, and governance.

Outside of her professional role, Stephanie volunteers her time at her church and serves on the board of a local nonprofit. She is known for her collaborative leadership style and her commitment to aligning financial strategy with mission impact. She holds a Master of Science in Accounting and is proud to be a first-generation college graduate.

 

 

 

Adult Learner College Scholarship

The Adult Learner Scholarship application is closed. Please click GET STARTED to be added to communication reminders on when to apply during the next open cycle.

Program offers:

  • Up to $25,000 paid directly to the college over the course of up to six years.
  • Once awarded, the Scholar can enroll full or part-time the fall semester following awarding.
  • Scholarship can be used at any of our college partners. See our current list of partners HERE.
  • Scholarship can be used towards an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or a credit-bearing credential. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Be a high school graduate or GED holder (24 years or older).
  • Live in one of the six eligible counties. (Kansas: Wyandotte, Johnson; Missouri: Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte)
  • Be income eligible. (FASFA Student Aid Index of 12,000 or less)
  • Have not previously earned a bachelor’s degree.
  • Have not previously been awarded a KC Scholars Scholarship (Traditional or Adult Learner).
  • Is not currently enrolled in a Great Jobs KC Skills Training Program.
  • US Citizenship/Residency is not required to apply.

If you need more information on program details, please find our FAQs HERE

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Jimmy Swift - Chief Operating Officer

As the Chief Operating Officer, Jimmy Swift is responsible for overseeing our core programs, our adult workforce development program, Great Jobs KC tuition-free job training, and our KC Scholars Scholarship Program, which includes 11th Grade Traditional Scholarships and Adult Learner Scholarships. 

Jimmy has a career in education that spans more than 25 years and is built around supporting and improving the performance of career training programs and leading the operations of degree-granting institutions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in management and has served as Campus President, Vice President of Career Services, and Executive Director of various career schools.  

Most recently, Jimmy served as the Vice President of PLA University at Phalen Leadership Academies, bringing access to job skill training to the parents and families of the Scholars served by Phalen Leadership schools across the country.  Beyond his higher education experience, Jimmy serves as the Executive Board Chairman for Project Safety Net NY, a nonprofit community-based agency delivering a broad range of health, education, and prevention services to the New York Community. As the Chief Operating Officer for Great Jobs KC, he and his team are poised to make a substantial impact on the economic stability and future of Kansas City.

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