Scholarships

WELCOME TO THE NORTHTOWN SCHOLARSHIP PAGE

LAST UPDATED 9.16.24

FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NKC Education Foundation Scholarships:

North Kansas City Schools offers several scholarships for district seniors. Check out the complete list: nkcschoolsfoundation.org

KC Scholars:

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND FRESHMEN! Check out the KC Scholars program for a great scholarship opportunity! kcscholars.org

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation:

Find Kansas City area scholarships here: growyourgiving.org/scholarships

The Greater Kansas City Hispanic Development Fund:

The Hispanic Development Fund has worked to develop a scholarship program that empowers Hispanic students to attend and graduate from college. They also have resources for college prep and for undocumented students: hdfkc.org

My Scholarship Central:

Find local and state scholarships here: myscholarshipcentral.org

Truman Heartland Community Foundation:

Find local, renewable scholarships here: thcf.org/students/scholarships

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities:

The Fully Accessible Guide to Paying for College for Students with Disabilities

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation:

cbcfinc.academicworks.com/

Financial Aid Resources and Virtual Events:

www.uaspire.org

A Student’s Guide to College Interviews and Admissions:

mbastack.org/students-guide-to-college-interviews-and-admissions/

SCHOLARSHIPS BELOW ARE POSTED BY DUE DATE

MASFAP WHO'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: OCTOBER 1, 2024
AMOUNT: $1,000
DETAILS:

The Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) is dedicated to serving students and opening avenues to access the benefits of higher education and advocating for the maintenance of high ethical standards in the financial aid profession. Through early awareness and outreach we strive to help students to achieve and fulfill their dreams of a post-secondary education. We want to know who is making a difference and inspiring you to fulfill your dreams of a post-secondary education! Share your inspiring story with us and be considered for a one-time $1,000 scholarship.

Eligibility:

- Any 2025 Graduating Senior from a Missouri High School planning to attend a private or public 2- or 4-year institution, or vocational-technical school in Missouri in Fall 2025.

APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: NOVEMBER 12, 2024
AMOUNT: From $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year
DETAILS:

Eligibility:

- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

- Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.

APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

NORTHLAND ELKS LODGE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: NOVEMBER 12, 2024
AMOUNT: One $4,000 scholarship & four $1,000 scholarships
DETAILS:

Students who want to be considered for the local scholarships must submit the online scholarship application.

APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

GREATER KANSAS CITY CRIME STOPPERS AND METRO CHIEFS & SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
DUE: FEBRUARY 28, 2025
AMOUNT: $2,000
DETAILS:

The Greater KC Crime Stoppers/TIPS Hotline and the Metropolitan Chiefs and Sheriffs Association are sponsoring a scholarship essay contest for high school students in Missouri and Kansas. Two winners, one from Missouri, and one from Kansas, will each receive a $2,000 scholarship.

APPLICATION: CLICK HERE