The Vision
Kauffman Scholars, Inc. (KSI) will become a national model for highly effective college preparation practices developed specifically for urban students from low-income families, to help them succeed in school and go on to become college graduates. As a result of their participation in the program, Kauffman Scholars will be more likely to achieve their full potential, and become productive citizens and contributing members to their communities and the greater society
Additionally, KSI will demonstrate a model of social entrepreneurial excellence achieved through strategic partnership between a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, and a private foundation.
The Mission
KSI was created to significantly increase the number of low-income urban students in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas who become college graduates or pursue post-secondary education. KSI applies a systemic approach of intervention on multiple fronts to address the academic and social challenges facing our Scholars. Qualified students who complete the program will receive college scholarship assistance and graduate debt-free.