Which children are eligible for the Scholarships?
To be eligible for the Scholarship the child’s parent must have sustained a serious injury or a fatality in a Missouri work related accident covered by workers’ compensation. The parent’s injury or death must be compensable under Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law, Chapter 287 RSMo.

What are the criteria for the Scholarships?
The applicant must meet standards set by the Board of Directors of KID’S CHANCE Inc. of Missouri. The standards are based primarily on the financial needs of the students.

What is the length of the Scholarship?
The Scholarship is good for one school year or term and may be contingent upon grades. The applicant may reapply at the end of one school year or term for the Scholarship for the following school year or term. Renewals are contingent upon availability of funds.

What does the Scholarship cover?
Scholarships are applicable at any accredited vocational school or college within the United States. Scholarships are paid directly to the educational institution. Scholarships vary with the needs and educational expenses of the student. Scholarships may cover tuition, books, supplies, housing, meals and other expenses not covered by other grants and/or Scholarships.

What documentation is needed along with the completed application?
The Scholarship Committee will not review your application until it has received copies of all the documents listed below:

1. School transcripts – your most recent transcripts from high school, college or vocational school, whichever applies.
2. Letters of recommendation (2 required)
3. A brief narrative of the parent’s accident
4. If parent was injured, please supply the following documentation
   1. First Report of Injury (available through your insurance company, attorney, or the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation)
   2. Missouri Workers’ Compensation Injury Number
   3. Current medical and rehabilitation reports
5. If parent was killed, please supply the following documentation
   1. A copy of death certificate
   2. Missouri Workers’ Compensation Injury Number
6. Last year’s tax return of parent or guardian

(Additional information may be requested to verify data received)

Deadlines for submitting completed applications and all supporting documents:
April 30 Fall & Spring Semester Scholarship
October 30 Spring Semester Scholarship

Applications and supporting information will not be accepted after those dates.

Please send to:

KIDS’ CHANCE Inc. of Missouri
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 410384
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
(314)997-3390