Board of Public Utilities Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is being offered by Board of Public Utilities Scholarship Fund. Learn more about the scholarship and the requirements below!
Amount available
$5000
Open Date
Application deadline
Apr 1, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum GPA:
- Education level: Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Application form required: Yes
- Drivers license required: No
- Financial analysis required: No
- Test scores required: No
- Transcript required: No
- Essay required: Yes
- Recommendation required: Yes
About Scholarship
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.
Offered by: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
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