- 🎓 Scholarship Program — Providing financial support so students from all walks of life can pursue technical programs, college degrees, or graduate education.
- 🧠 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) — Our “School of Philanthropy,” where high school students gain leadership, grantmaking, and community-service experience.
🎓 Scholarships
$970,025 awarded in 2025 in over 500 scholarship awards
Open to high school seniors, current college students, and technical program participants
One simple General Application connects you with 50+ scholarships
🧠 Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Representative from 11 area schools meet monthly to fundraise, grant, and serve
Manage a self-governed endowment, awarding grants to local nonprofits
Real-world, hands-on involvement in fundraising events and volunteer projects
Why This Work Matters
🔹 Scholarships reduce educational debt and open doors
🔹 YAC fosters civic engagement and community leadership
🔹 Together, they build a stronger, more vibrant region
Ready to Get Involved?
Contact Rachael Watkins for Scholarships at 816‑912‑4185.
Contact Diana Castillo for YAC Membership at 816‑912‑4184.
It warms my heart that the members of my own community believe in me and want to support my educational goals.
- Danielle Cunningham
Support the Next Generation
Consider starting a new scholarship fund to directly support students
Join the Foundation Fan Club to assist YAC endowment growth
Help us build a legacy of education and leadership across Eastern Jackson County
For Students
Find a scholarship that fits you.
Browse our scholarship directory and start your application today.