KCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The KCC Foundation Scholarship will continue accepting general scholarship applications until July 31, 2025, with limited funding. Click on the link above to complete the application.
If you submitted your general application by March 3, 2025, then it is currently being reviewed for priority awarding. All scholarship offers will be sent to your KCC email address and will be offered by the end of April.
Great News! The KCC Foundation is offering Summer 2025 Scholarships! Application is open February 28 and the deadline to apply is March 30, 2025. This scholarship is only for Summer 2025 classes. Click on the blue and yellow button above to complete an application.
If you have any questions, please email kccfoundation@kellogg.edu
All award notifications will be sent to students’ KCC email addresses.
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KCC Foundation Scholarships
KCC Foundation Scholarships
KCC Foundation scholarships include:
Scholarship Application Process
Scholarship Application Process
To apply for a scholarship, you may:
- Be a new or returning student
- Be a graduating KCC student in the year of application
- Be a full-time or part-time student
- Reside in or out of district
- Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (while this is highly encouraged, it is not required to apply for KCC Foundation scholarships)
To apply for a scholarship, you must:
- Have officially graduated from high school, home school or obtained a GED in the year of application or be officially graduating from high school, home school or obtaining a GED in the year of application.
- Have an admission application on file with the KCC Admissions Office (be sure to allow the Admissions Office a few days to process). A KCC username and password is required to submit a scholarship application. Please note: If you are currently a dual-enrolled student, you will still need to apply for admission to KCC.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (some scholarships require a GPA higher than 2.0).
- If you have below a 2.0 GPA, you may be considered for scholarships if you have a letter of recommendation from a KCC faculty member, counselor or financial aid staff member.
Here is the application process:
- Visit Academic Works to complete a General Application. All scholarship programs are competitive.
- When finished filling out the application, click submit at the bottom and make sure your application is complete. This will submit your application for consideration for all the scholarship opportunities you are eligible for.
- Click the “Opportunities” tab at the top of the page and see if there are any additional recommended scholarship applications. If there are, complete those additional questions to be considered for specific scholarships.
AI Usage for Scholarship Essay Writing
This process outlines the acceptable use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the scholarship essay writing process. While AI can provide valuable assistance, it is essential that students maintain the integrity of their personal voice and ideas.
Acceptable Use
- AI as a Support Tool
Students may use AI tools to: - Generate ideas or brainstorm topics related to their personal experiences and aspirations.
- Seek feedback on drafts, including suggestions for clarity, structure, and style.
- Enhance their writing through grammar and spell-check features.
- Original Thought and Expression
Students must ensure that their scholarship essays reflect their own thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. AI should not be used to: - Generate entire essays or significant portions of text.
- Replace personal reflection or authentic expression in the writing.
- Reflection of Personal Voice
Any content generated with the aid of AI should be thoroughly reviewed and rewritten in the student’s own voice. The final essay must accurately represent the student’s individuality, values, and unique perspectives.
Changes to Existing KCC Foundation Scholarship
How to Change Existing KCC Foundation Scholarship
If you have received a KCC Foundation scholarship for the current academic year and need to request a change to your scholarship, please follow these steps:
- Access the change forms by going into the KCC portal and clicking Eforms and then select Forms.
- To update the KCC Foundation on a change in your status (full time to part time, part time to full time, or a change of your program of study) complete the form “FND – Request for Change in Status”
- To request that your scholarship be changed to first-dollar (meaning it will pay out before other aid), complete the form “FND – Request First Dollar Scholarship”
- To shift your scholarship from one semester to another (can only be done within one academic year: Fall-Spring-Summer), complete the form “FND – Application to Transfer Scholarship.”
Please note: not all requests can be granted. Monitor your KCC email to see if your request has been approved or denied.
A variety of scholarships are available through the KCC Foundation to all students based on financial need, academic achievement and/or field of study. These scholarships are funded by generous contributions from individuals, businesses and organizations. Scholarships provide varying amounts of financial support.
Please note: Scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, books and/or required course supplies*. Scholarships cannot be used at a different college or university**. Unused awards will not be refunded to students the majority of the time. Dependents of KCC employees are not eligible for Gold Key, Board of Trustees or Field of Study/General Scholarships**.
*Some scholarships may have additional restrictions.
**Transfer scholarships are an exception.
Additional Scholarship Information
- View our Scholarship List organized by program of study.
- View our list of Scholarship Application Questions.
- View our Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships.
The KCC Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other restricting classification in its application process.