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Introduction & Welcome

The Kennedy-King Memorial College Scholarship Fund Board President encourages you to learn about the application process and to apply for this prestigious award. 

Undergraduate Application Process is now closed

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Criteria for Applying:

 

The Kennedy-King Memorial Scholarship Fund each spring awards a number of two-year scholarships of $5,000 per year to students who transfer in the fall or spring following the award from Contra Costa County community colleges to junior standing in four-year accredited institutions.

TO QUALIFY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP YOU MUST:

  1. Belong to a minority group under-represented in the California College and University system, principally African- Americans; Americans (North, Central, or South) derived from Spanish speaking cultures; Native Americans; and Pacific Islanders. 
  2. Be eligible (have sufficient and proper units) to transfer to a four-year institution with junior standing for the next fall term (or at the latest the next spring term) following the award.Provide evidence of financial need.
  3. Be enrolled for the fall semester prior to the award (or have completed your course work within the past year) at Diablo Valley, Contra Costa, or Los Medanos Colleges. Applicants may not be currently enrolled nor intend to enroll before next June in a four-year college or university.
  4. Be eligible (have sufficient and proper units) to transfer to a four-year institution with junior standing for the next fall term (or at the latest the next spring term) following the award.
  5. Provide evidence of financial need.
  6. Complete and submit on time the application with required attachments. If selected for interview, you MUST attend the Saturday morning Selection Committee interviews in the spring.

undergradute application

Application Process

Applications for this year are now open.  Please complete the process by no later than February 5, 2021 and 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 April.


Apply Now using the new online Undergraduate Application Portal listed below. But before you do, please read the 2021 Undergraduate Letter and Instructions which follows immediately below. 


We have added a new video to walk you through the application process. The content of this video was presented to Los Medanos prospective applicants via a zoom meeting and includes an overview of the scholarships offered, a walkthrough of the online application process, and Q&A. 

To view the application process video, click here

 

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2021 Undergraduate Letter & Instructions

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Undergraduate Application Form

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Online Form

Our new online application is hosted by WizeHive and can be found at: https://webportalapp.com/sp/kkmc_scholarship_undergrad_2020


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 note in the 2021 UNDERGRADUATE LETTER & INSTRUCTIONS section above. 


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


We have added a new video to walk you through the application process. The content of this video was presented to Los Medanos prospective applicants via a zoom meeting and includes an overview of the scholarships offered, a walkthrough of the online application process, and Q&A. To view the application process video, click here 

Alumni application tips

Learn from others!

This ~10 minute video by recent Kennedy-King recipients provides valuable tips for you in the application process. The questions addressed are: 

  1. When did you start working on your application?
  2. When did you ask people to write a recommendation? Whom did you ask, and why?
  3. Was there anything you found difficult about the application process? What did you do to address that?
  4. Is there anything you wished you had known when doing your application?
  5. How did you prepare for the interview? Did it work well for you or would you recommend a different approach? 
  6. Is there anything I did not ask that you would like to tell an applicant to help with the process?

Key dates

11/2020

Application Process Opens

This Website

Event Details

11/2020

Application Process Opens

The application process starts in November. You should start working on it as soon as you can as some steps involve others and will take tim...

Event Details

This Website

02/05/2021

Completed Applications Due

5pm

Electronic Form Only

Event Details

02/05/2021

Completed Applications Due

The Application Process Is Now Closed


The completed application and all required forms are due on this date. NO exceptions will be made. This...

Event Details

5pm

Electronic Form Only

03/20/2021

In Person Interviews

8am-Noon

DVC or via Zoom

Event Details

03/20/2021

In Person Interviews

If selected for an interview, you must attend an interview held only on Saturday morning, March 20, 2021 either in person or via Zoom depend...

Event Details

8am-Noon

DVC or via Zoom

05/17/2021

Contract Meeting & Board Dinner

5pm-7pm

DVC or via Zoom

Event Details

05/17/2021

Contract Meeting & Board Dinner

If selected for a scholarship, you must attend a  one hour meeting to sign the scholarship contract. This will be done either in person or v...

Event Details

5pm-7pm

DVC or via Zoom

05/21/2021

Kennedy-King Celebration

5pm-8pm

Concord Hilton or Virtual TBD

Event Details

05/21/2021

Kennedy-King Celebration

If selected for a scholarship, you and a couple of guests will be invited to attend our gala event where you will be recognized by the commu...

Event Details

5pm-8pm

Concord Hilton or Virtual TBD

undergraduate Application FAQs

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What are all of the documents required?

All of the required documents are listed on the online application portal. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Undergraduate Application (including all signatures, essays, and other information requested)
  • Undergraduate Counselor Verification Form (request from your online account)
  • Two Reference Forms(request from your online account)
  • Financial Forms as noted in the Undergraduate Letter (SAR, FAFSA, or Cal Grand Dream Act) if you intend to file these.  (Upload to your online account)
  • Transcripts (Upload to your online account)
  • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

What are the deadlines for applying?

The deadlines are published in the key events and undergraduate letter above. 

How do I complete the forms?

Instructions are published in the undergraduate letter above.

Can I submit a printed version of the application?

No. All applications must be completed through the online portal. If you cannot, please contact applications@kennedyking.org

Are there any online instructions on how to complete the application?

Yes. This video includes an overview of the scholarships offered, a walkthrough of the online application process, and Q&A. To view the application process video, click here 


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