Undergraduate Application Process is now closed
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Undergraduate Application Form
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
undergraduate Application FAQs
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