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Welcome to the Northtown Scholarship Page!
Last Updated 5.10.23
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FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES:www.fastweb.com - Scholarship search - over 600,000 scholarships
www.studentaid.gov - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.collegeboard.com - Click “Paying for College” Tab
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www.finaid.org - Student guide to financial aid
www.salliemae.com - Sallie Mae financial aid information
www.scholarships.com - Scholarship search
www.financialaidinfo.org - Scholarship searchFINANCIAL AID WEBSITES:NKC EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS:
North Kansas City Schools offers several scholarships for students. Check out the complete list below:
http://nkcschoolsfoundation.org/scholarships-for-students/scholarshipsKANSAS CITY AREA SCHOLARSHIPS:
Many, many local scholarships and applications are listed on the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation’s website.For more information: www.gkccf.org/scholarshipsKC SCHOLARS:ATTENTION
JUNIORS AND FRESHMEN!
Check out the KC SCHOLARS program! Scholarship opportunity for YOU!
http://www.kcscholars.org
MISSOURI DEPT OF HIGHER EDUCATION:Scholarships and Financial Aid:
https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants/
Other Missouri Student Aid:
https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/otherprograms.php
Missouri Bright Flight:
https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants/brightflight.phpSCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION:THE GREATER KANSAS CITY HISPANIC DEVELOPMENT FUND:ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:A STUDENT'S GUIDE TO COLLEGE INTERVIEWS AND ADMISSIONS:
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*Scholarships below are posted by due date*
THE FUTURE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: MAY 31, 2023
DETAILS:Khadijat is a Ruskin High School Alumna and a Missouri Southern State University graduate. She has been a critical care nurse of four years and now is pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice to become a Nurse Anesthesiologist. Khadijat created this scholarship not only to relieve some of the financial burdens but to allow students to understand that their academic mistakes do not define them, but it is what you do afterwards that makes an impactful difference.
APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
HUMANITY SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: MAY 31, 2023
AMOUNT: One $25,000 and five $1,000 scholarships for runner-up
DETAILS:We are seeking bright minds with a desire to heighten awareness via our social media campaign to end the dehumanizing forces of human rights trafficking and child exploitation.
- Must be a current high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior.
- Plan to attend an accredited college, university, or community college in the upcoming academic year.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Entries must be an original, unpublished video created by the entrant.
APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
EMERGING SPORTS LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: JULY 14, 2023
AMOUNT: $5,000
DETAILS:Four Emerging Sports Leaders Scholarships will provide financial assistance to students whose lives have been impacted by the sport of soccer.
Requirements:
- The applicant must be in high school with a 2.5 GPA or higher
- The applicant must provide proof of enrollment in post-secondary education
- High school transcript
- Letter of recommendation from a coach, mentor, and/or teacher
- Write an essay (no longer than 650 words) that includes the following:
- Explain how sports has positively impacted your life and how it has shaped your view of your community.
- Explain what you hope your future career to be like and how you plan to give back to your community.
- Explain how you have overcome a challenge in your life and how that has shaped the leader you are today.
APPLICATION: CLICK HERE