Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund

Awarded By:

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.

Description: The Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund is provided annually to undergraduate students at the University of Kansas who have unmet financial need and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to women who are the first of their families to attend college.

Application requirements for the Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund are:

• Application form
• Essay
• Proof of financial need

Additional Information: The Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund is available for students at the University of Kansas who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Award selection will consider the applicants' academic achievements, financial need, as well as essays submitted as part of the scholarship application. Special preference will be given to women who are the first to attend college in their family. 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: $2,000 annually, paid out in two equal installments during the fall and spring semester. Previous recipients are eligible to reapply for renewal in future years.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $8,000.