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annual celebration of scholars
may 16th at hilton concord!

annual celebration of scholars may 16th at hilton concord!annual celebration of scholars may 16th at hilton concord!annual celebration of scholars may 16th at hilton concord!
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Graduate APPLICATION NOW OPEN

Application Process

Please complete the process by no later than 5PM on February 28, 2025.


Contact us if you have any questions at applications@kennedyking.org.  We will review all applications throughout February and March and recipients will be notified by end of April. 

GRADUATE Application Process

Criteria for Applying:

 

The Kennedy-King Memorial Scholarship Fund offers one-year graduate scholarships in the amount of $6,000 each to pursue a graduate degree.


TO QUALIFY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP YOU MUST:


  1. Have been a previous recipient of an undergraduate Kennedy-King scholarship.
  2. Demonstrate financial need.
  3. You must be accepted and enrolled in an academically accredited graduate program leading to a graduate degree. You can apply in subsequent years for additional grants if needed to complete your degree program.
  4. Complete and submit the application with required attachments, including:
    • Transcripts of all your college level academic work,
    • An essay outlining your career goals and why you believe you are deserving of a Kennedy-King graduate scholarship, and
    • Two completed Personal Reference Forms — one from a college or university professor, and another from an individual who is familiar with your interests and achievements (not a family member).


2025 graduate application Letter & Instructions

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GRADUATE ONLINE APPLICATION

Graduate Online Form

Our graduate online application is hosted by WizeHive and and can be found at:   https://webportalapp.com/sp/kkmc_scholarship_graduate


Once you click on the portal URL, you can sign in if you have already created an account. Otherwise, Sign Up under Need An Account? 


Introductory instructions on how to complete the online application are noted in the GRADUATE LETTER & INSTRUCTIONS section above. 


Please send any questions related to the application portal or process to: applications@kennedyking.org. 

KEY DATES & APPLICATION CHECKLIST

October 2024

Application process opens


Create an account and log into the Kennedy-King 2025 Graduate Scholarship Application 

(See Graduate Online Form section above)

Complete the initial qualification screen to ensure you qualify for the scholarship. You will simply answer a few questions and will be allowed to continue completing the full application.


Start completing the application.
There are many sections of the application that you can complete quickly. Move forward and complete these as best you can and make notes of items you will need to follow up on such as reference letters and counselor verification forms. You will be required to upload certain documents such as transcripts. The document types you can use to upload documents are pdf, doc, xlsx. Please do not attempt to upload other document types. 


Get started on references
We require two completed reference forms submitted through the application tool.
Think about 4-5 people who would make a good reference. References could include people who know you well or can speak to who you are such as: professors, counselors, clergy, managers, etc. Please do not include references from family members or friends. 

DECEMBER 2024

Work on your Autobiographical Essay & Publication Summary
This is a section which is difficult for many applicants. So, take advantage of the Winter break and work on this section.  Please see the section on the undergraduate application page for Tips on Writing an Autobiographical Statement.


Request reference letters in early December
This is especially important if you will be requesting reference letters from professors. Give them ample to complete these.


Continue working on your application if you have not completed it.


Verify that your contact information is accurate and correct

Don't miss out because you mistyped your email address or phone number

January 2025

Submit all required documents

Submit all required documents using the online application. These include: FASB, transcripts, counselor verification forms, authorizations, etc.


Complete your Autobiographical Essay & Publication Summary

It is now time to put the finishing touches on these statements and complete. 


Check on reference letters

Make sure at least two reference letters have been submitted to the application portal. If you have not received at least two, encourage the recipient of your request to complete these before the February 28th deadline. 

february 2025

Complete the entire application by 5PM February 28nd.  

Make sure your application is complete – the deadline for ALL components is on this date.  This includes the completed application form, reference forms, etc. No exceptions will be made for incomplete applications. 

march 2025

Notifications (early March)

You will be notified whether you are invited or not to interviews.


Interviews will take place in person (preferred) or via Zoom on Saturday morning of March 22

If selected for an interview, you must attend an interview held only on Saturday morning, March 22, 2025. Students awarded the scholarship will be notified soon after this date. 

april 2025

Possible additional requests

You may be contacted by Kennedy-King with additional information or requests for the May meeting or celebration

may 2025

Contract meeting and board dinner on May 12th at 5pm

If selected for a scholarship, you must attend a two-hour meeting and dinner to sign the scholarship contract, meet Kennedy-King board members, and be introduced to the board member assigned to be your mentor. Graduate students out of the Bay Area may be excused.


Mandatory Kennedy-King Awards Celebration on May 16th at 6PM

If selected for a scholarship, you and two guests will be invited to attend our gala event where you will be recognized by the community on your achievements. Graduate students out of the Bay Area may be excused.



graduate Application FAQs

What are all of the documents required?

Requirements are listed above under "Criteria for Applying." 

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

What are the deadlines for applying?

The deadlines are published in the key dates and  graduate letter above. 

What formats are acceptable to upload documents on to the online application tool?

The document types you can use to upload documents are pdf, doc, xlsx.

Please do not upload jpg, png, or other types of documents.

What is expected in the autobiographical essay?

Instructions are included in the application. You can also refer to Tips on Writing an Autobiographical Statement on the undergraduate application page. 

How do I complete the forms?

Instructions are published in the graduate letter above.

I received a Regalia Scholarship but not an Undergraduate one, can I still apply for a graduate one?

Unfortunately not. Among other requirements, the graduate school scholarship is only open to  scholars who received the Kennedy King Memorial College Scholarship for undergraduate degrees. 


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