Our Opportunities

Thank you for inquiring about scholarship opportunities offered through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and Greater Horizons

Please begin by completing your General Application. This is your profile. You will then be prompted to complete a second set of questions that will help to match you to different scholarship opportunities. Please be sure to read through each question and answer to the best of your ability. Upon completion, you will be given a list of applications that you qualify for, but may require additional information. You can apply to as many scholarships as you wish.
You are not considered for a scholarship until you select and apply to that opportunity.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$1,000	Zach Myers Memorial Firefighter Scholarship The purpose of the Zach Myer Memorial Firefighter Scholarship is to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from high school(s) located within... The purpose of the Zach Myer Memorial Firefighter Scholarship is to... Deadline: 08/30/2021 Award: $1,000	Deadline08/30/2021
$2,500	Inez Y. Kaiser GKC-PRSA Memorial Scholarship Fund BACKGROUND: Dr. Inez Y. Kaiser’s interpretation of Napoleon Hill’s words guided her extraordinary career as a national Black public relations... BACKGROUND: Dr. Inez Y. Kaiser’s interpretation of Napoleon Hill’s words... Deadline: 09/24/2021 Award: $2,500	Deadline09/24/2021
Varies	Hillcrest Transitional Housing Youth Scholarship Fund The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to current residents or graduates of Hillcrest’s Youth Program who demonstrate a desire... The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to current... Deadline: 10/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline10/01/2021
up to $5,000	Audrey I Newcomer Fund - Dr. Risdon Memorial Development Award The Dr. Risdon Memorial Development Award is designed to benefit single parents who desire to attend or are currently attending a college or... The Dr. Risdon Memorial Development Award is designed to benefit single... Deadline: Award: up to $5,000
Varies	Jerry Sharp Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is in memory of Jerry Sharp who promoted motorcycle racing throughout Missouri. The students eligible for assistance shall: be... This scholarship is in memory of Jerry Sharp who promoted motorcycle... Deadline: Award: Varies
$2,500	Q104 Future Voices Scholarship The purpose of the Q104 Future Voices Scholarship is to provide scholarships to one deserving Kansas City area student each year. Criteria: 18-49... The purpose of the Q104 Future Voices Scholarship is to provide... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,500	Ended
Varies	Helen Anita and William E. Evans, Jr., M.D. Scholarship Fund - Camp Scholarship Dr. Bill, as he was affectionately known, practiced family medicine in the Greater Kansas City area all of his working life. He was ably assisted... Dr. Bill, as he was affectionately known, practiced family medicine in... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	C3 Scholarship Fund - K-12 C3 // Creative Consumer Concepts (C3) believes an education is an important investment in the lives of young people. The purpose of the Fund shall... C3 // Creative Consumer Concepts (C3) believes an education is an... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
up to $1,000 or more per semester	Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund (renewal applicants) The purpose of the Elizabeth Miller Watkins Scholarship is to assist women students of outstanding scholastic achievement and demonstrated... The purpose of the Elizabeth Miller Watkins Scholarship is to assist... Deadline: Ended Award: up to $1,000 or more per semester	Ended
$2,000	Automobile Dealers of Greater Kansas City The scholarship provides financial assistance to students graduating from non-chartered public high schools in Johnson, Leavenworth or Wyandotte... The scholarship provides financial assistance to students graduating... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,000	Ended
$1,000	Soroptimist International of Kansas City Northland Healthcare Scholarship The Soroptimist International of Kansas City Northland Healthcare Scholarship provides an annual scholarship for a young woman going into her first... The Soroptimist International of Kansas City Northland Healthcare... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
Varies	William Everett and Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship (PBI/Gordon) PBI/Gordon Corporation believes a college education is an important investment in the lives of young people. PBI/Gordon Corporation also wishes to... PBI/Gordon Corporation believes a college education is an important... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$1,500	J. Harold and Mabel Hamil Memorial Scholarship The J. Harold and Mabel Hamil Memorial Scholarship program provides annual scholarships to graduating seniors in honor of J. Harold and Mabel... The J. Harold and Mabel Hamil Memorial Scholarship program provides... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,500	Ended
up to $2,500	Megan E. Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund - Shawnee Mission South High School Established by William and Marilyn Taylor in memory of their daughter, Megan E. Taylor, the fund will provide four-year scholarships to females... Established by William and Marilyn Taylor in memory of their daughter,... Deadline: Ended Award: up to $2,500	Ended
$1,000	Prosperity Planning Scholarship The Prosperty Planning Scholarship fund was established to provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors in the Park Hill School District who... The Prosperty Planning Scholarship fund was established to provide... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
Varies	Stephen R. and Dorothy M. Pratt Scholarship The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to one graduating senior from North Kansas City High School and one graduating senior from... The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to one... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$2,500	John and Eunice Davidson Scholarship This fund was established in memory of John and Eunice Davidson by their family to provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors. John and... This fund was established in memory of John and Eunice Davidson by their... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,500	Ended
Varies	Go-Long Scholarship Fund The Go-Long mantra is to give of oneself, live life fully and to never give up. The Go-Long team was formed in 2002 when a group of football-loving... The Go-Long mantra is to give of oneself, live life fully and to never... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Hispanic Development Fund (Current College Students) For more than 35 years, the Hispanic Development Fund Scholarship Program has encouraged Hispanic youth to attend college and accomplish their... For more than 35 years, the Hispanic Development Fund Scholarship... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Hispanic Development Fund (High School Seniors) For more than 35 years, the Hispanic Development Fund Scholarship Program has encouraged Hispanic youth to attend college and accomplish their... For more than 35 years, the Hispanic Development Fund Scholarship... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$1,000	Jenese Lynn Krysa Scholarship Fund The purpose of the Jenese Lynn Krysa Scholarship Fund is to provide an annual scholarship to graduating high school seniors, undergraduates or... The purpose of the Jenese Lynn Krysa Scholarship Fund is to provide an... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$500	John A. Grindel Memorial Scholarship The John A. Grindel Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the values of John A. Grindel including his commitment to community and his... The John A. Grindel Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$2,000	Merlin and Bernadine Peterson Scholarship The purpose of the Merlin and Bernadine Peterson Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to high school seniors that previously attended Santa... The purpose of the Merlin and Bernadine Peterson Scholarship Fund is to... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,000	Ended
$500	Tony DiPardo Instrumental Music Foundation Scholarship The Tony DiPardo Instrumental Music Foundation and Scholarship Fund was established in honor and memory of instrumental music leader Tony DiPardo... The Tony DiPardo Instrumental Music Foundation and Scholarship Fund was... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$2,000	Virginia Whitsitt Memorial Scholarship The Virginia Whitsitt Memorial Scholarship Fund program provides annual scholarships to graduating seniors in honor of Helen Virginia Whitsitt.... The Virginia Whitsitt Memorial Scholarship Fund program provides annual... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,000	Ended
Varies	Zonta Club of Johnson County, Kansas Scholarship Fund The purpose of the Zonta Club of Johnson, County Kansas Scholarship Fund shall be to provide scholarships to encourage more young women to seek... The purpose of the Zonta Club of Johnson, County Kansas Scholarship Fund... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$1,000	Pastor Otis L. Cobbins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship The Pastor Otis L. Cobbins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship honors a young individual(s) who is furthering their education and exemplifies the attributes... The Pastor Otis L. Cobbins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship honors a young... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,000	KCI Rotary Scholarship This fund was established by the KCI Rotary Educational Foundation to provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors of high schools located... This fund was established by the KCI Rotary Educational Foundation to... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,000	Arthur Schroeder Teacher Education Scholarship The purpose of this scholarship is to award a student “who has exhibited an enthusiasm and passion for teaching and a desire to pursue education... The purpose of this scholarship is to award a student “who has exhibited... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$500	Bryon L. Schaller Memorial Scholarship The Bryon L. Schaller Memorial Scholarship Fund will benefit students who are planning to attend a college or vocational school who have attended... The Bryon L. Schaller Memorial Scholarship Fund will benefit students... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
up to $4,000	Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund (first-time applicants) The purpose of the Elizabeth Miller Watkins Scholarship is to assist women students of outstanding scholastic achievement and demonstrated... The purpose of the Elizabeth Miller Watkins Scholarship is to assist... Deadline: Ended Award: up to $4,000	Ended
Varies	Genevieve Edmee Lenz Guldner Kansas University Medical Center Scholarship The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships to Kansas University Medical Center (“KUMC”) students. The students eligible for... The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships to Kansas... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$1,000	Gordon M. Robinson Memorial Scholarship The purpose of the Gordon M. Robinson Memorial Scholarship is to assist financially struggling Missouri residents who are computer science majors... The purpose of the Gordon M. Robinson Memorial Scholarship is to assist... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$2,000	Jaana Megan Langhus Scholarship The purpose of the Jaana Megan Langhus Scholarship Fund shall be to provide scholarships to graduates of the Park Hill, Missouri School... The purpose of the Jaana Megan Langhus Scholarship Fund shall be to... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,000	Ended
$500	Marvin Brooks Educational Fund The Marvin Brooks Educational Fund continues Marvin Brooks’ dream of compassionate service to others through education. He devoted his life to... The Marvin Brooks Educational Fund continues Marvin Brooks’ dream of... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$500	Marvin Brooks Educational Fund (Renewal) The Marvin Brooks Educational Fund continues Marvin Brooks’ dream of compassionate service to others through education. He devoted his life to... The Marvin Brooks Educational Fund continues Marvin Brooks’ dream of... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$5,000	Mary J. Weber Memorial Scholarship Fund The purpose of the Mary J. Weber Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to high school graduates who intend to further their education at a... The purpose of the Mary J. Weber Scholarship Fund is to provide... Deadline: Ended Award: $5,000	Ended
$5,000	Mary J. Weber Memorial Scholarship Fund (Renewal) This opportunity is for renewal applicants only. The purpose of the Mary J. Weber Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to high school... This opportunity is for renewal applicants only. The purpose of the Mary... Deadline: Ended Award: $5,000	Ended
Varies	Opal M. Huffman Charitable Trust Opal M. Huffman, a long time resident of Bates County, Missouri, established the Opal M. Huffman Charitable Trust for the purpose of providing... Opal M. Huffman, a long time resident of Bates County, Missouri,... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$5,000	QTS Student Scholarship In support of our Core Value of Support for Family, we (Quality Technology Services, LLC) are pleased to offer the QTS Student Scholarship Program.... In support of our Core Value of Support for Family, we (Quality... Deadline: Ended Award: $5,000	Ended
$2,500	Reat Griffin Underwood Memorial Scholarship BCWM created this scholarship to honor the memory of Reat Griffin Underwood. A rising star in so many ways, Reat was taken from this world much too... BCWM created this scholarship to honor the memory of Reat Griffin... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,500	Ended
Varies	Rosemary Otto Memorial Scholarship The Rosemary Otto Memorial Scholarship was established to provide scholarships to qualified graduating seniors from St. Elizabeth R-IV High School,... The Rosemary Otto Memorial Scholarship was established to provide... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$2,500	William L. Corporon, MD Memorial Scholarship BCWM created this scholarship to honor the memory of Dr. William L. Corporon. As a physician, husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Corporon spent... BCWM created this scholarship to honor the memory of Dr. William L.... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,500	Ended
$5,000	Black Community Scholarship Fund This fund was established by the Black Community Fund Board of Directors to provide scholarship support to African-American students from the... This fund was established by the Black Community Fund Board of Directors... Deadline: Ended Award: $5,000	Ended
$1,000	Parkville Fine Arts Association The Parkville Fine Arts Association (PFAA) Scholarship Fund provides annual scholarships to graduating seniors of Park Hill School District. The... The Parkville Fine Arts Association (PFAA) Scholarship Fund provides... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1875	Genevieve Edmee Lenz Guldner Kansas University Fine Arts Scholarship The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships to students attending the Kansas University Fine Arts School. The students eligible for... The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships to students... Deadline: Ended Award: $1875	Ended
$1,000	Mel Brown Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide post-secondary scholarships to graduating seniors from Chillicothe High School, in Chillicothe,... The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide post-secondary scholarships... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,000	Meredyth Smith Schroeder Music Scholarship Fund This is a one year, $1,000 scholarship for a student who “has exhibited an enthusiasm and passion for music and a desire to pursue an education and... This is a one year, $1,000 scholarship for a student who “has exhibited... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
Varies	Second Chance Scholarship The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to students who have had some adversity in their lives but who desire a second chance at a... The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to students who... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$1,500	Wilde Tool Co.,Inc. Scholarship Fund To assist students who are dependents of employees of Wilde Tool Co., Inc. Students eligible for this scholarship shall be: High school seniors... To assist students who are dependents of employees of Wilde Tool Co.,... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,500	Ended

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