Board of Public Utilities Scholarship Fund Grant

Board of Public Utilities Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: January 05, 2026

Summary

Overview

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact. Board of Public Utilities Scholarship Fund The BPU Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to high school seniors and recent graduates from Wyandotte County who are pursuing postsecondary education in vocational, technical, or four-year degree programs, with an emphasis on STEM-related fields. Eligible applicants must be enrolled as a senior at a Wyandotte County high school during the application period or be a recent graduate within the past three months, and plan to enroll in an accredited vocational, technical, apprenticeship, or four-year degree program such as engineering, computer science, or environmental science. Scholarships may be awarded on a recurring basis for up to two years, provided recipients maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA. Awards are determined through a competitive review process administered via the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, with consideration given to academic pathway, extracurricular involvement, and diversity principles. Award amounts total up to $5,000 for students attending four-year institutions and up to $3,000 for those attending two-year institutions or apprenticeship programs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.Must enroll in an accredited vocational program or a degreed accredited Technical program, or pursuing a 4 year degree such an engineering, computer science, environmental science, etc.Scholarship is available on a recurring basis for up to two calendar year.