Kelsey Family Scholarship for Nursing and Biomedical Engineering Grant

Kelsey Family Scholarship for Nursing and Biomedical Engineering Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: December 31, 2025

Summary

Overview

Our Mission The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues. Scholarships We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City. Kelsey Family Scholarship for Nursing and Biomedical Engineering This scholarship was established by Rick and Darla Kelsey in memory and patrimony of Richard and Greta Kelsey and their ancestors. For six generations, the Kelsey family farmed in the Kansas River Valley near Topeka. They were active in Freemasonry and devoted to charitable work and service to their church and community. This is a one-time award. Students can reapply annually to be considered for a scholarship.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. High School Seniors with a 2.5 GPA; or Current College Students with a 2.5 GPA; and Pursuing Nursing, CNA program or Biomedical EngineeringStudents eligible will be from the Kansas City Metropolitan area on the Missouri side (Jackson, Cass, Clay or Platte Counties) or from the state or KS.