Application Instructions:

Please complete the full Centurions application found here, in addition to the following questions specific to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship. Please note that your scholarship application is considered incomplete without the completion of the Centurions program application. If you have questions, or need assistance with this application process, please reach out to Lindsay Jarquio (jarquio@kcchamber.com).

Application Timeline:

The Centurions Legacy Scholarship application and the full Centurions application are both due Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Applicants will be notified by Friday, January 17, 2025 regarding your Legacy Scholarship application status. The full Centurions application closes January 15, 2025.

Legacy Scholarship Eligibility:
  • This scholarship was founded with the intention of dismantling structural racism by providing a Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color access and opportunity in the business community.
  • Work for an organization or company that is a Chamber member, or is willing to become a Chamber member as a part of the scholarship (membership fee included in award) The scholarship will cover KC Chamber membership dues, up to $725, for an employer that is not currently a KC Chamber member for both years. Any amount over $725 will need to be paid by the scholarship recipient or their company, if applicable.
  • Preferred: A demonstrated personal commitment to addressing disparities in a marginalized community
  • Being selected as the scholarship recipient doesn't guarantee acceptance into the Centurions Leadership Program. Scholarship recipients must also participate in the full Centurions selection process through completing the full Centurions application, as well as the selection interview. Scholarship applicants will be notified of their status by Friday, January 17, 2025.

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* 1. First name/preferred name:

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* 2. Last name:

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* 3. Current Employer:

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* 4. Current Title:

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* 5. Email Address:

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* 6. Cell phone:

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* 7. The following questions are optional and intended to assess how members of various communities in the region are participating in our programming. The responses, which will be kept confidential, will help us make decisions about our outreach, engagement, and programming efforts to ensure we are effectively serving our diverse membership.

The Centurions Leadership Program’s mission is to prepare a representative cross-section of the community’s emerging leaders for their role in shaping the future of Greater Kansas City and are committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment for all including people of all ages, races, nationalities, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, military status, physical abilities, physical appearances, socioeconomic backgrounds, life experiences, and beliefs. Discrimination and harassment are expressly prohibited.

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