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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Summer Campus Experiences Scholarship

Purpose: Provides scholarships for UA 10th-11th grade students to attend high school summer campus experiences to build skills in college readiness and academic exploration.

Geographic Scope: University Academy students, grades 10-11 (Kansas City, MO area)

Program Goals:

  • Build confidence navigating a college campus and acclimate to on-campus life

  • Enhance knowledge and experience in a field of study

  • Learn about potential majors or intended major

  • Experience college classes

  • Increase social skills by interacting with college professors and students from different backgrounds

  • Increase college acceptances and scholarship opportunities
  • Program Eligibility Criteria:
    Programs must be on vetted list and meet at minimum these criteria:

  • On a college campus

  • Housing included in the program (if overnight)

  • Academic focus

  • College credit available

  • Not-for-profit program

  • Published program itinerary

  • Published program affiliations

  • Financial aid is available
  • Program Selection:

  • Current vetted program list available from UA college counselor

  • Counselor may refer students to particular programs

  • Students can review vetted list to determine best fit
  • Contact:

  • UA College Counselor for program referral

  • Phone: 816-412-9205

  • Email: info@uafoundationkc.org

  • Address: 6814 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Contact UA College Counselor
    - Request Summer Campus Experiences Brochure
    - Discuss program options and fit
    - Receive referral to specific program or vetted list

    2. Review Vetted Programs
    - Access current list of approved programs
    - Identify programs that meet your goals

    3. Program Selection Criteria
    - On a college campus
    - Housing included (if overnight)
    - Academic focus with college credit
    - Not-for-profit
    - Published itinerary and affiliations
    - Financial aid available

    4. Apply through selected program and UA Foundation

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationcollege-prepyouth-programs

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