Rhoades to Justice Scholarship Fund
The Rhoades to Justice Scholarship supports determined students from Kansas City public schools who are passionate about justice and committed to pursuing college despite obstacles. Founded by Gary and Christina Rhoades, with generous support from friends and family, the scholarship honors our belief in justice, opportunity, and service. It is inspired in part by Gary’s own journey from Kansas City roots to a career devoted to advancing civil rights and social justice.
Students eligible for this scholarship shall be:
- High School Seniors or current college students with a 3.4 GPA or higher
- Graduated from a public high school in Kansas City, MO
- Shows a committed interest in pursuing a career in civil rights, social justice or journalism through the fields of law, education, social work, medicine, or journalism.
- Award
- $3,000
- Anticipated Total
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Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award.
$12,000.00
- Deadline
- 03/31/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- Essay: Tell us why you selected your major, and how professionals in that field can drive civil rights and social justice today. How do you plan to impact your community through your work?
- Referring back to the school and extracurricular/community involvement portion of your application, please describe how these experiences (participation in a particular activity, leadership position or honor received) have helped you grow as an individual and student.