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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