Resources
The Resources Database is a resource Bigs, Littles, and parents to discover future-focused resources and opportunities from BBBSKC and community partners. Use the links below to meet your academic, personal, and professional goals.
Please note: Some of the resources listed here are only available to children currently enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
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Resources
The Resources Database is a resource Bigs, Littles, and parents to discover future-focused resources and opportunities from BBBSKC and community partners. Use the links below to meet your academic, personal, and professional goals.
Please note: Some of the resources listed here are only available to children currently enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
Scholarships
Greater KC Community Foundation Scholarship Database
Looking for scholarship opportunties? The Greater KC Community Foundation Scholarship Database lists a variety of scholarships for students of all ages.
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Jobs and Internships
Kansas Works
For students in Kansas: Whether you're looking for that perfect job, that perfect employee or information on an industry or workforce, KANSASWORKS is for you.
Visit the Kansas Works website below for more information.
For 16-24 year olds in Johnson, Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties, click here.
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Scholarships
Scholarship Junkies
Visit Scholarship Junkies for support in applying for scholarships.
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Scholarships
Scholarship 360
Visit Scholarship 360 for support in applying for scholarships.
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Scholarships
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
TMCF awards nearly 500 scholarships a year to high-achieving students. Visit the link below for current scholarship information.
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Scholarships
MNU Organizational Leadership Program
MidAmerica Nazarene University is offering a 20% discount on its Organizational Leadership program for Bigs & Littles. This benefit also extends to immediate family members. If interested, contact pgadmissions@mnu.edu.
Resources
FAFSA Time
It’s FAFSA Time
The FAFSA window for application opens on October 1st. All high school seniors and college students who will be attending school for next school year should plan on filling out the FAFSA. It is mandatory as part of enrolling in community college, college and trade/vocational/technical training programs in order to receive financial aid, grants, and scholarships. The early bird gets the worm….or at least access to more funding! Most states award financial aid on a first-come, first-served basis, and students who file early tend to receive twice as much grant money. You can prepare by gathering the necessary information to file early:
- Visit FAFSA.gov to create a FAFSA ID right away. Both the student and parent/guardian (biological or adoptive) need to complete this step (more information here). Visit https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/ to create an account
- Have your social security number in hand.
- Parent/Guardian needs to have their tax records available.
- Have a list of schools that you are interested in attending or have been accepted to as they will receive your information automatically and determine additional aid that you may receive from the school.
We are here to help! We have computers and wi-fi. Talk to your Match Support Specialist if you are interested in visiting the office to work on your application.
Resources
Better Money Habits
Want an interactive tool to talk with your Little about money and finances? Check out Better Money Habits, which is an interactive tool developed by Bank of America with Kahn Academy that can help you mentor your Little about money and finances. The mobile site puts easy-to-understand, unbiased information on a wide range of personal finance topics in the palm of your hand. Through the site, you can also learn about the basics of banking, budgeting, saving and building credit.
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Scholarships
Baker Builds Achievers
Baker University has formed an educational partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City!
- Volunteers are offered a 15% tuition discount on School of Professional and Graduate Studies and School of Education bachelor’s and master’s degree programs
- Littles are offered a $2,000 annual scholarship on College of Arts and Sciences degree programs at our traditional campus in Baldwin City
For more information, call or text 913-270-1307. Students and Bigs, if you plan to take advantage of this scholarship/tuition discount, please email Tami Carolan at tami@bbbskc.org