Board of Public Utilities Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

Board of Public Utilities Scholarship Fund, with an application deadline in April, offers numerous awards of $5000 each. Location restrictions exist.

Description

The Board of Public Utilities Scholarship Fund Program aims to provide high school and college level students with financial assistance toward pursuing a college education and later professional development opportunities within the utility. Students may receive a scholarship for up to two years. Scholarships are open to students from local high schools who meet the following criteria: (1) Must be enrolled as a senior in a local Wyandotte County high school during the application period. May also be a recent graduate from a Wyandotte County high school over the past 3 months. (2) Must enroll in an accredited vocational program or a degreed accredited Technical program such as engineering, computer science, environmental science, etc. A high school senior entering into a four-year college or university STEM program may be eligible for up to $2500 each semester; a high school senior entering into a two-year vocational or technical school in pre-engineering, chemistry, computer engineering technology or related program may be eligible for up to $1500 each semester; and a high school senior entering into an apprenticeship lineman program may be eligible for up to $1500 each semester. The selection process will consider diversity and equal opportunity principles. Extracurricular activities will also be considered. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.