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FIRST TWO GRADUATES!

KC Scholars celebrated its first two college graduates in December 2017. Joslyn Brockman and Teeka Hodge, recipients of the adult learner scholarship, have changed their lives and future careers in the seven months since they were awarded scholarships.

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

KC Scholars is a co-investment model, with a plan for community investment to match the significant commitment made by the Kauffman Foundation. As the community invests in KC Scholars, we will be able to increase the number of scholarships awarded each year. A listing of generous community investors are listed at kcscholars.org.

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Employment Opportunity

KCS has a current opening for a Traditional and College Savings Account/Match Scholarship Recipient Coordinator.

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At the end of week 5 (of the 9-week application cycle), as compared to the end of week 5 in the 2017 application cycle:

• 1,307 more have registered to apply for a scholarship: 215 more adult learners, 594 more 9th graders, and 490 more 11th graders
• 93 more have completed applications