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Welcome to Great Jobs KC - KC Scholars Scholarship Program

Step One: Register for your required Missouri State Information Session.

The first step in supporting you is a required Information Session. During this information session, you will:

· Learn about the KC Scholars scholarship program.
· Learn about Missouri State University.
· Meet Great Jobs KC scholarship staff and fellow Missouri State University recipients.

Thursday, January 25, 2024 6:00-7:00 p.m

REGISTER HERE 

Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. 

Step Two: Register for your required Missouri State Only Orientation Session.

The second step in supporting you is a required Virtual Orientation Session. During orientation, you will:

· Learn more details about the KC Scholars scholarship program to include scholarship requirements and renewal process.
· Learn what you need to do your senior year of high school to remain eligible.
· Hear about college advising and completion supports.
· Meet Great Jobs KC scholarship staff and fellow Missouri State University recipients.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:00-7:00 p.m.

REGISTER HERE 

Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. 

Step Three: Mark the dates and times for both the Information Session and the Virtual Orientation Session on your calendar and your parent/guardian’s calendar.

Step Four: Attend both sessions with your parent/guardian and learn about your scholarship.

You MUST attend both sessions to continue with the scholarship program.

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions regarding orientation:

Yes, you must attend a Great Jobs KC - KC Scholars Scholarship Program virtual orientation to remain in the program. If you do not attend a scheduled orientation session you will be dismissed from the program and no longer eligible for the KC Scholars Missouri State University-Only Scholarship.

We will share all the details during your orientation session. In the future, come back to this page for next steps after orientation and updates.

No. There are no other sessions scheduled at this time. Please reach out to Katlynn Templeton at ktempleton@kcscholars.org if you cannot attend one or both of the sessions.

Yes, a parent or guardian is required to attend both the information session and the orientation session to learn more about the program and your Missouri State University-Only Scholarship.

Please email Katlynn Templeton at ktempleton@kcscholars.org.

Please email Katlynn Templeton at ktempleton@kcscholars.org.

KC Scholars Contact

Hello scholars! My name is Kaylee Sundeen, and I am your KC Scholars Program Coordinator. I will be your go-to for everything related to KC Scholars. I work closely with your college adviser to make sure you are on track to receive the scholarship at the end of your senior year. A little about me – I moved to Kansas City after graduating from K-State (go Cats!) and have loved living here ever since. I love my two dogs, Ollie and Cooper, trying new restaurants in KC and helping students get to and graduate from college! I’m so excited to work with you! 

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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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