Become a KC Scholar at Donnelly

Whether you're a high school student or adult learner who is looking to continue your education, you may be eligible to apply for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's new KC Scholars program and attend Donnelly College.

KC Scholars is available to low- and modest-income students living in Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri, and Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas. 

Donnelly College will accept these two scholarships from the KC Scholars Program:

Traditional Scholarship 

  • Applications submitted by students in their 11th grade year 
  • Offered up to $10,000 per year, renewable up to five years 
  • Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher 

Adult Learner 

  • Must be age 24 or older 
  • Offered up to $5,000 per year, renewable up to five years 

Additional application criteria and applications can be submitted online at KC Scholars website at kcscholars.org.