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Bright Lights Scholarship

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · published from the foundation's own scholarship portal, verified 2026-09-03

This program is listed on Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's own public scholarship portal — we read it directly and link the source below so you can verify everything and apply. Free to read, always.

Deadline
May 1, 2026 (passed)
Award amount
$2,000
Foundation
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Program description

"“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” - Matthew 5:14-16 The purpose of the Bright Lights Scholarship is to provide college scholarships to students whose parents are servant leaders in their communities, including law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and clergy. The students eligible for assistance must meet the following requirements: Be the son or daughter of a law enforcement officer, fire fighter or clergy; Be enrolled or will enroll as a full-time student at a two-year or four-year college or university; and Demonstrate financial need. Scholarship assistance will generally be disbursed in equal payments prior to each semester or trimester of the upcoming academic year, as long as the recipient provides proof of full-time enrollment and a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.75. Payments will be made payable to the school on behalf of the student. Scholarship assistance may be used for tuition, fees, textbooks or required course-related materials."

Quoted from Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's own portal listing.

How to apply

Applications for this award are submitted directly on Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's portal, not here. Open the source listing on gkccf.academicworks.com →

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Bright Lights Scholarship — frequently asked

What is the deadline for Bright Lights Scholarship?

The deadline on the portal, May 1, 2026, has passed. Foundations often reopen an award the following cycle — check the source listing for the next date.

How much does Bright Lights Scholarship award?

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's portal lists the award as $2,000.

How do I apply to Bright Lights Scholarship?

Apply directly on Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's own portal — the source listing linked on this page. We don't host an application form for portal-sourced awards.

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Where this information comes from

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