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Missouri Kids Chance Scholarship Program


Name: Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program

Award Amount:

  • Award amounts vary depending on available funding and the number of eligible applicants.

Information and Eligibility:
The Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to children of Missouri workers who have been seriously injured or killed in work-related accidents covered by workers’ compensation. This program aims to help eligible students achieve their educational goals despite financial hardships resulting from the family tragedy.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Residency: Must be a Missouri resident.
  • Relationship: Must be the child of a worker who suffered a serious injury or fatality in a work-related accident covered by Missouri workers’ compensation.
  • Age: Be between the ages of 17 and 22.
  • Enrollment: Enroll as a full-time or part-time student in an undergraduate program at a participating Missouri institution.

Application Requirements:

  • Complete the Kids’ Chance Scholarship application through the Missouri State Financial Aid Portal.
  • Provide documentation of the parent’s work-related injury or death, including workers’ compensation details.
  • Submit proof of enrollment in an eligible Missouri institution.

Application Timeline:

  • Application Opens: Typically in the spring; specific dates vary by year.
  • Application Deadline: Varies; check the official page for updated deadlines.
  • Notification of Awards: Applicants are typically notified in late spring or early summer.

Additional Information:

  • Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, books, fees, and other educational expenses.
  • Recipients must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress to maintain eligibility.
  • For more details, visit the official page below.

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