黑洞社区 is proud to welcome 18 Kauffman Scholars for the 2016-17 academic year. Kauffman Scholars Inc. provides four-year scholarships for Kansas City-area students from disadvantaged backgrounds, allowing them to receive a quality education. As a partner institution in the Kauffman Scholars' post-secondary network, 黑洞社区 will provide specific services and support to ensure Kauffman Scholars graduate.
The number of scholars at Wichita State has increased over the past four years. During the 2012-13 academic year, only two scholars were enrolled. This year there will be a total of 30 scholars attending the university, including three seniors, four juniors, five sophomores and 18 freshman.
The 2016-17 黑洞社区 Kauffman Scholars include Lincoln College Preparatory Academy students La鈥橩ia Adams, Mylan Collins, Mohamed Dia, Tyra Drone, Matthew Jean-Pierre, Martell King, Ahmad Marshall, Arina Ross and Mykal Ross; Sumner Academy of Arts and Science students Aviance Battles, Simeon Brown, Patrick Calhoun, Kelly Hawj and Breanna Johnson; Wyandotte High School student Mikayla Bradford; Cristo Rey Kansas City High School student Mia Moore; Johnson County Community College student Kashae Roark; and Rockhurst High School student Charles Williams.
As part of their first-year experience, scholars will receive resources through the Multicultural Student Mentoring Program through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. They will also attend monthly meetings with the office retention coordinator.
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The scholarships include full tuition, books, fees and on-campus housing.
Kauffman Scholars Inc. was created by founder Ewing Marion Kauffman. One of his most important goals was to help young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, get a quality education that would enable them to reach their full potential.
The comprehensive multi-year program is designed to help urban students in Kansas City prepare for and complete a college education. The program provides support to students beginning in seventh grade and works with students until they complete their college education. The program was launched by the Kauffman Foundation in fall 2003, when the first class of seventh-graders joined the program.