Scholarships
Every program year, seniors in the 20/20 Leadership program are able to apply for three scholarships offered through the 20/20 Leadership program. These include the $10,000 Kansas City Royals All-Star scholarship (5 recipients per year), the $1000 Gene Denton Memorial Scholarship (1 recipient per year) and the $500 20/20 Alumni Scholarship (one male and one female recipient per year).
- Click here to read the 2018 Scholarship Instructions.
- To apply for a 20/20 Leadership 2018 Scholarship, please fill out this application.
- For the KC Royals Charities Scholarship, please download the Community Engagement Form.
20/20 Leadership Alumni Scholarship Recipients
Our alumni began presenting two annual $500 scholarships in 2005. The following students have received these awards:
| Student | Scholarship Year |
| Ibrahim Khan, Ruskin High School | 2017 |
| Shelby Woodruff, Ruskin High School | 2017 |
| Harrison Lara, William Chrisman High School | 2016 |
| Jaliyah Spann, Sumner Academy of Arts and Science | 2016 |
| Derric Durham, Ruskin High School | 2015 |
| Imani Reid, University Academy | 2015 |
| Kassandra Yanez-Lozano, Washington High School | 2014 |
| Deion McQuarters, Bonner Springs High School | 2014 |
| Zachary Wenig, Truman High School | 2013 |
| Imani Lewis, Sumner Academy | 2013 |
| Yara Puente, Van Horn High School | 2012 |
| Bobby Ketchum, William Chrisman High School | 2012 |
| Julius Powell, F.L. Schlagle High School | 2011 |
| Rachel Snow, William Chrisman High School | 2011 |
| Christopher Shelton, Washington High School | 2010 |
| Mackenzie Russo, Olathe East High School | 2010 |
| Aaron Farish, J.C. Harmon High School | 2009 |
| Jennifer Ohler, Piper High School | 2009 |
| Seth Irving, Wyandotte High School | 2008 |
| RaShay Green, University Academy | 2008 |
| Jarred Harrington, Bonner Springs High School | 2007 |
| Sarrah Hearne, Truman High School | 2007 |
| Carlos Pacheco III, Bishop Ward High School | 2006 |
| Alice Chishimba, William Chrisman High School | 2006 |
| Jason Powell, Paseo Academy | 2005 |
| Katie Mann, Bishop Ward High School | 2005 |
Royals Charities Scholars
| Student | Scholarship Year |
| Alicia Alonso, J.C. Harmon High School | 2017 |
| William Crow, Turner High School | 2017 |
| Malachi Hibler, Washington High School | 2017 |
| Janeth Lopez, Ruskin High School | 2017 |
| Jordan Shiao, Bonner Springs High School | 2017 |
| Brandon Birch, Northeast High School | 2016 |
| Gary Bradley-Lopez, Wyandotte High School | 2016 |
| Power Lee, F.L. Schlagle High School | 2016 |
| Angie Littlefield, William Chrisman High School | 2016 |
| Shanakay Osbourne, Ruskin High School | 2016 |
| Rachael Mirth, Washington High School | 2015 |
| Colton Russell, Turner High School | 2015 |
| Del’Sha Roberts, F.L. Schlagle High School | 2015 |
| Michelle Thatsanithone, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy | 2015 |
| Shardae Williams, Ruskin High School | 2015 |
| Deion McQuarters, Bonner Springs High School | 2014 |
| Elizabeth Snow, William Chrisman High School | 2014 |
| William Scott, Bonner Springs High School | 2014 |
| Jordan Jackson, Bonner Springs High School | 2014 |
| Dimitric Edwards, Lincoln College Prep | 2014 |
| Ciara May, Lincoln College Prep | 2013 |
| Peter Son, Wyandotte High School | 2013 |
| Roda Mohamud, Southwest Early College Campus | 2013 |
| Rose Bertine Mercier, Ruskin High School | 2013 |
| Josh Cooper, University Academy | 2012 |
| Rebecca Atchley, William Chrisman | 2012 |
| Roda Mohamud, Southwest Early College Campus | 2012 |
| Kelsey Schriver, Piper High School | 2012 |
| Danyale Anthony, Wyandotte High School | 2012 |
| Claire Mansur, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy | 2012 |
Gene Denton Memorial Scholarship
| Student | Scholarship Year |
| Faith Johnson, Washington High School | 2017 |
| Madison McGary, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy | 2016 |
| Dajuan Hindsman, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy | 2015 |
| Kimberly Chexnayder, Paseo Academy | 2014 |
| Ramat Abanishe, Washington High School | 2013 |
| Anthony Ruelas, Van Horn High School -- first recipient | 2012 |
Nita's Great Achiever Scholarship
| Student | Scholarship Year |
| Arieanna Boyd, Lincoln College Prep | 2017 |
| Shelby Donnell, Ruskin High School | 2017 |
| Yodit Gebrezgahber, Wyandotte High School | 2017 |
| Alexis Yeager, Wyandotte High School | 2016 |
| Juan Ramos, F.L. Schlagle High School | 2016 |
| Kali Chatmon, Bonner Springs High School | 2016 |
Dorothy and Hubert Archer Educational Scholarship
| Student | Scholarship Year |
| Michelle Obiesie, Piper High School | 2017 |
| Karen Amaya, J.C. Harmon High School | 2017 |
| Elizabeth Straub, William Chrisman High School | 2016 |
| Karen Amaya, J.C. Harmon High School | 2016 |
| D’Angelo Hicks, J.C. Harmon High School | 2014 |
Scholarship Resources
| Document | File Type |
| GKCCF Scholarships | DOC |
| Scholarship Opportunities | Link |
| Current College Student Scholarship Opportunities | PDF / DOC |
| Schoalrship Websites | PDF / DOC |
| Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources | PDF / DOC |
| Scholarship Scams | PDF / DOC |
| Scholarship Tips | PDF / DOC |
| QuestBridge (helps outstanding low-income seniors gain admission to full scholarships to four-year universities) | PDF / DOC |