Graduate Application

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:

Have been a previous recipient of an undergraduate Kennedy-King scholarship.
Demonstrate financial need.
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.
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).

GRADUATE ONLINE APPLICATION

Graduate Online Form

Our new graduate online application is hosted by WizeHive and and can be found at: 2023 Graduate Scholarship Application

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

November 2022

Application process opens

Create an account and log into the Kennedy-King 2023 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 2022

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 2023

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 17th deadline.

may 2023

Contract meeting and board dinner on May 8th 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.

Kennedy-King Awards Celebration on May 12th 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.

* Needless to say, this is dependent on the situation at the time with Covid19.

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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