Kansas City Scholars (KC Scholars; www.kcscholars.org) is a 501(c)(3) college scholarship, college planning and persistence support, and college success program designed to increase the college completion rate for low- and modest- income students and adult learners across the six-county, bi-state service region.

KC Scholars launched in September 2016 and, in less than four years, has experienced widespread community engagement and rapid scaling. We now have over 3,000 Scholars, with near 1,200 in college. KC Scholars is on the path to near 10,000 Scholars by 2022 and is projected to grow to near 20,000 by 2027.

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KC Scholars

Earl Martin Phalen

Judith Simmons

Sandeep B.

Jennifer Clarke

Deekay Fox

Amy Polen

MacEnzie Tucker

James Swift

Jessica Rhodes

Natalie Lewis

Samantha DeVilbiss

The Scholar Support Team at KC Scholars is dedicated to providing personalized guidance and resources to help students navigate their educational journeys. This team collaborates with Scholars to develop career plans, access community resources, and overcome barriers to college success, ensuring each student receives the support needed to thrive academically and professionally. Through advocacy and program coordination, they aim to enhance the college completion rates of low- and modest-income students in the region.

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Development and Operations