The Kansas Hispanic Education & Development Foundation (KHEDF) funds tuition and books for Wichita-metro-area high school seniors of Hispanic heritage who plan to enroll full-time in a trade program, community college, university, or other accredited post-secondary school the year immediately after graduation. The program is open to students of any race who identify as being of Hispanic heritage, including U.S. citizens, DACA recipients, and undocumented students. Beyond funding, KHEDF Scholars receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and ongoing community support throughout their studies. Since its founding, KHEDF has awarded more than a million dollars in scholarships to over 620 Hispanic students, most of them first-generation college students.
DemographicsMust be a graduating high school senior from the Wichita metro area who identifies as being of Hispanic heritage (any race); U.S. citizens, DACA recipients, and undocumented students may apply.
Award amounts for this specific program are not published on the foundation's site.