Bright Lights Scholarship Grant

Bright Lights Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Amount: US $2,000
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. Bright Lights Scholarship The Bright Lights Scholarship provides college financial assistance to students whose parents serve as leaders in their communities, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and clergy. Eligible applicants must be the child of a qualifying community servant, demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled or planning to enroll full time at a two- or four-year college or university. Recipients are required to maintain a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.75 and provide proof of full-time enrollment. The $2,000 scholarship is typically disbursed in equal payments prior to each semester or trimester and may be used for tuition, fees, textbooks, or required course-related materials.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be the son or daughter of a law enforcement officer, fire fighter or clergy;Be enrolled or will enroll as a full-time student at a two-year or four-year college or university; andDemonstrate financial need.