Information About Applying

• Eligibility and Payment Information

  Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States
  • Be a person with a disability who resides in Saline, Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, Ellsworth, or Dickinson County, Kansas
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment.
  • Have plans to enroll in some type of post-secondary learning opportunity (college, university, community college, vocational school, cosmetology school, etc.) Any type of credentialed program will be considered.
  • OCCK Employees are not eligible for this scholarship.

  Payment Process and Taxability

  • Scholarship payments will be made directly to the college, university, technical school, or other location where the applicant has been accepted to attend.
  • Scholarships may be partially or fully taxable. Consult your tax advisor regarding your specific tax situation.