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OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AT COLLEGE NETWORK CAMPUSES

Below, you will find lists of available scholarships from the 26 institutions in the Great Jobs KC - KC Scholars College Network, as well as several local scholarship foundations.

Each institution and foundation has a wide variety of scholarships available for students from all different backgrounds.  We encourage you to visit the sites to find more information about scholarship eligibility and requirements.

Institutional Scholarships

Avila University

Financial Aid For First Year and Transfer Students

Financial Aid Office

Baker University

Academic Scholarships Page

Donnelly College

Scholarships Page

Johnson County Community College

Scholarship Search

Kansas City Art Institute

Financial aid Scholarships/Scholarship Grants

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Costs-aid Scholarships

Foundation Scholarships

Kansas State University

Future Student Scholarships and Awards 

Lincoln University

Scholarships 

Metropolitan Community College

Scholarships

Missouri State University

Scholarships

Northwest Missouri State University

NWMissouri Scholarship Info

Park University

Scholarships

Rockhurst University

Admissions/Freshman/Scholarships

Financial-aid/Scholarships

University of Central Missouri

Scholarships

UCMO Scholarship Finder

University of Kansas

Tuition and Scholarship Information

University of Missouri

Types of Aid and Scholarships

Scholarships for First-Time College Freshmen

University of Missouri-Kansas City

UMKC Scholarships

University of Saint Mary

St. Mary Scholarships

Western Governor’s University

Scholarships

ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM COLLEGE NETWORK CAMPUSES

The following institutions provide additional funding for KC Scholars who enroll at their institution. This funding can significantly lower the amount you would pay. The amount of additional funding is different at each institution and may have specific requirements.

Please check with each institution’s financial aid office for more details. Some institutions also offer out-of-state tuition waivers, and those are highlighted below. In addition to the funding described below, your financial aid programs may include federal, state and/or institutional aid.

If you are a College-Specific Scholar, please visit https://greatjobskc.org/college-specific-quick-guide/

Avila University

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

TRADITIONAL SCHOLAR: Along with the KC Scholars Traditional Scholarship and any federal or state grants (e.g., Pell, SEOG, Access Missouri), Avila will cover tuition as well as up to $800 in campus fees each fall, spring, and summer, but will NOT cover room or board. Students may be responsible for any additional fees related to their program of study.

ADULT LEARNER: Not Eligible

COLLEGE SAVINGS MATCH: Not Eligible

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not applicable; this is a private institution and tuition is the same for all students.

Baker University

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

TRADITIONAL SCHOLAR:

Baker University will provide a $1,000 matching scholarship to KC Scholars.

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not applicable; this is a private institution and tuition is the same for all students.

Donnelly College

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not applicable; this is a private institution and tuition is the same for all students.

Johnson County Community College

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Missouri residents are eligible for a metro tuition rate. Students who work on campus receive the Johnson County tuition rate.

DACA and Undocumented students are eligible to receive the Johnson County rate if they graduated from a KS high school and reside in KS.

Kansas City Art Institute

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Amount varies. KCAI offers additional need-based grants on appeal and students submit a request with their admissions counselor. If approved, the renewable grant is in addition to the KC Scholars award (see KC Scholars Program Guidelines).

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not applicable; this is a private institution and tuition is the same for all students.

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

KC Metro tuition rate for residents of Jackson, Johnson, Platte, Clay and Cass Counties in Missouri.

DACA and Undocumented students residing in Missouri are not eligible.

Kansas State University

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Students may qualify for the Wildcat Nonresident Award and the Missouri Match Tuition Award. These awards are renewable for up to 4 years total for freshman or 3 years for transfer students who maintain a K-State GPA of 3.00 along with successfully passing 24 credit hours per year (fall/spring only).

DACA and Undocumented students are not eligible.

Lincoln University

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not available

Metropolitan Community College

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Students residing in Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas qualify for the Metro Rate. DACA and Undocumented students are not eligible. The Metro Rate is currently a pilot program good through the 25/26 academic year.

Missouri State University

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

TRADITIONAL SCHOLAR: Up to $10,000/year from MSU. Can be renewed for 4 additional years. This scholarship is in addition to the KC Scholars award of up to $12,500 per year (see KC Scholars Program Guidelines). Can be applied to MSU tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board. To qualify, must have a university housing contract, meal plan, successfully complete 24 credit hours/academic year, and maintain at least a 2.5 G.P.A.

ADULT LEARNER: Up to $10,000/year from MSU. Can be renewed for 4 additional years. This scholarship is in addition to the KC Scholars award of up to $12,500 per year (see KC Scholars Program Guidelines). Can be applied to MSU tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board. To qualify, must have a university housing contract, meal plan, successfully complete 24 credit hours/academic year, and maintain at least a 2.5 G.P.A.

COLLEGE SAVINGS MATCH: Not Eligible

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

TRADITIONAL SCHOLAR: To qualify, must have a university housing contract, meal plan, successfully complete 24 credit hours/academic year at the Springfield campus, and maintain at least a 2.5 G.P.A.

ADULT LEARNER: Must enroll full-time at the Springfield campus within 2 years of graduation from high school to qualify.

COLLEGE SAVINGS MATCH: Must meet eligibility requirements (cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.25 or higher or 24 ACT or 1160 SAT) to qualify. These awards are based on application for admission. Please contact MSU financial aid for more information. Undocumented Scholars are not eligible for the waiver.

Visit Scholarships – Office of Student Financial Aid – Missouri State for more information.

Northwest Missouri State University

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Incoming freshmen are eligible for in-state rates if they have a high school GPA of at least 2.75. Incoming transfer students are eligible for in-state rates if they have a transfer GPA of at least 2.75. Once enrolled, current students can renew or earn the in-state rate annually with at least a 3.0 cumulative Northwest GPA. Undocumented students are not eligible.

Park University

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not applicable; this is a private institution and tuition is the same for all students.

Rockhurst University

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

TRADITIONAL SCHOLAR: Must be enrolled full-time to receive the Rockhurst KC Scholars Commitment which, along with the KC Scholars award, is a financial aid package (scholarships, Pell grant, SEOG, Access Missouri, Rockhurst grants, and federal direct student loans) that covers all but $5,500 of standard direct costs for tuition, basic fees, basic room and basic board if living on campus every year. Part-time Traditional Scholars are eligible for other financial aid.

ADULT LEARNER: Must be enrolled full-time to receive the Rockhurst KC Scholars Commitment, which, along with the KC Scholars award, is a financial aid package (scholarships, Pell grant, SEOG, Access Missouri, Rockhurst grants, and federal direct student loans) that covers all but $5,500 of standard direct costs for tuition, basic fees, basic room and basic board if living on campus every year. Part-time Adult Learners are eligible for other financial aid.

COLLEGE SAVINGS MATCH: Not eligible for Rockhurst KC Scholars Commitment

For more information and FAQs, visit: KC Scholars | Rockhurst University

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not applicable; this is a private institution and tuition is the same for all students.

University of Central Missouri

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Traditional and Adult Learner Scholars who have an SAI at or below 12,000 will receive any amount of UCM Last Dollar award. Scholars with an SAI above 12,000 will be capped at the value of their KC Scholar award each semester.

TRADITIONAL SCHOLAR: Covers costs to attend UCM that is placed on the student’s account, including tuition, general fees, textbooks, residence halls, and meal plan. This is a last dollar scholarship that will pay for any remaining applicable charges the student has after all federal, state, institutional, and other scholarships have been applied to the student’s account. Students will be responsible for any required course fees or international fees for all programs and flight fees associated with the aviation program.

ADULT LEARNER: Covers cost to attend UCM that is placed on the student’s account including tuition, general fees, and textbooks throughout the year after all federal, state, institutional, and other scholarships have been applied to the student’s account. Does not cover housing or meal plan charges for Adult Learners. The last dollar award will not exceed the amount of KC Scholar award. Students will be responsible for any required course fees or international fees for all programs and flight fees associated with the aviation program. This scholarship is in addition to the KC Scholars award of up to $12,500 per year (see KC Scholars Program Guidelines).

COLLEGE SAVINGS MATCH: Not eligible

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Kansas residents are automatically awarded the UCM Out of State award. DACA and Undocumented students are not eligible.

University of Kansas

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

KU offers tuition reciprocity for Missouri residents studying Architecture:

https://policy.ku.edu/registrar/KS-MO-reciprocity

Undocumented students are not eligible.

University of Missouri (Columbia)

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not applicable; Mizzou offers partial scholarships for non-Missouri residents. Visit the Scholarships webpage for more information.

Undocumented students are not eligible.

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Kansas residents are charged in-state tuition. Undocumented students are not eligible.

University of Saint Mary

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Freshmen are eligible for an academic award from USM based on GPA of up to $17,500 a year. Must enroll full-time and live on campus to qualify.

Transfer students are eligible for an academic award from USM based on GPA of up to $15,000 a year. Must enroll full-time.

Visit Scholarships & Financial Aid | University of Saint Mary for more information.

These scholarships are in addition to the KC Scholars award of up to $12,500 per year (see KC Scholars Program Guidelines).

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not applicable; this is a private institution and tuition is the same for all students.

Western Governors University

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

Not Available

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not applicable; this is a private institution and tuition is the same for all students.

 

William Jewell College

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

TRADITIONAL SCHOLAR: William Jewell Tuition Promise award will cover $9,320. This scholarship is in addition to the KC Scholars award of up to $12,500 per year (see KC Scholars Program Guidelines).

ADULT LEARNER: Not eligible

COLLEGE SAVINGS MATCH: Not eligible

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not applicable; this is a private institution and tuition is the same for all students.

William Woods University

Additional Funding for KC Scholars

All Scholars will receive a $500 scholarship for visiting William Woods University (WWU) prior to enrolling and a waiver on the $250 enrollment deposit. WWU also extends a 30% discount on Global Programs to KC Scholars recipients’ direct family members (Parent, Grandparent, Sibling), upon verification. (see KC Scholars Program Guidelines).

TRADITIONAL SCHOLAR: Up to $20,000/year from William Woods University. Can be renewed for 5 additional years to a maximum of $100,00. This scholarship replaces the KC Scholars award.

ADULT LEARNER: Receive a 30% tuition discount during the time they are a KC Scholar.

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Not applicable; this is a private institution and tuition is the same for all students.

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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

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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