Audrey I. Newcomer Scholarship Fund – Dr. Risdon Memorial Development Award

Awarded By:

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One or more awards offered annually.

Description: The Dr. Risdon Memorial Development Award is provided by the Audrey I. Newcomer Scholarship Fund, and is available for parent in the Greater Kansas City area who is returning to school for education and training as a nurse.

Application requirements for the Audrey I. Newcomer Scholarship Fund – Dr. Risdon Memorial Development Award are:

• Application form
• Essay
• Proof of financial need

Additional Information: The Dr. Risdon Memorial Development Award is provided annually by the Audrey I. Newcomer Scholarship Fund, and seeks to assist with the educational expenses of a local area parent who is returning to school for education and training as a nurse. For the purpose of eligibility for this award, the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area is defined to include Lawrence, KS and Leavenworth, KS. The administration and management of this scholarship is provided through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. Originally founded in 1978, the GKCCF was designed to provide a single point of support and professional charity organization for various charitable organizations throughout the local area. Over the years, the scope of this mission has expanded to include grants, scholarships, and other philanthropic initiatives within Kansas City, throughout the Midwest, and even nation-wide. Questions about this scholarship and other inquiries should be directed to [email protected]

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 annually. Previous recipients may be eligible for renewal so long as they maintain satisfactory academic standing and steady progress toward their educational goals.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.