You are here: / / Kansas City, Missouri Opportunities Scholarship 2026 (Deadline: May 1, 2026)
Who Can Apply: The Port Authority, through development agreements with the operators of certain casino gaming operations, has obtained commitments from those operators to make annual contributions for a period of ten years to fund a scholarship grant program. The result of this agreement is a scholarship fund that will provide scholarships to Kansas City, MO residents who are pursuing educational opportunities at accredited or certified colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools.
- A high school graduate or have a GED equivalent;
- 17 to 25 years of age at the beginning of the term for which assistance is paid; and
- A resident of Kansas City, MO, residing in a household which has a total annual income of 80% or less than the median income of Kansas City, MO households as determined by U.S. HUD and adjusted for household size (see attached guide sheet).
Submission:
- A 300 word maximum essay;
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, employer or clergyman;
- A copy of their high school transcript or GED certificate;
- FAFSA Student Aid Report; and
- Most recent copy of all 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040 IRS forms filed by all members of the household. Applicants that did not file taxes the previous year must submit an IRS Transcript. To request this form call the IRS at 800-829-1040. All tax form copies must be signed or, if e-filed, a copy of the receipt must be attached.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://gkccf.academicworks.com/opportunities/8302
