KACRAO Scholarship

Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship

The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) offers scholarships to reward students who have demonstrated quality leadership during their high school years. There are four $500 awards available each academic year, which may be used at KACRAO member institutions. The scholarships will be designated as follows; one per school type: four-year public, four-year private, community college, and technical college. The awards are not need-based and may be used in conjunction with other awards.

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To be eligible for consideration for these scholarships, students must:

  • Be in their senior year at a Kansas high school;
  • have a cumulative seventh semester GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale;
  • be attending a KACRAO member institution (in Kansas) in the Fall 2024 semester.

Students will be required to submit three documents with their application. If they do not have the ability to upload the required documents, please email the documents to: [email protected] by March 22, 2024.

Apply Now!  The Application Deadline is passed.  Watch this site for updates for the 2025 KACRAO Scholarship in the fall of 2024.

Contact the KACRAO Scholarship Committee Chair at: [email protected] if you have questions.


2024 Glynn Lygrisse KACRAO Scholarship Winners:

 

Payton Fahey (2-year recipient) – My name is Payton Fahey and I recently graduated from Clifton-Clyde High School in Clyde, Kansas. This fall I will attend Hutchinson Community College to earn my Associates of Applied Science degree and complete my certification in Auto Collision and Refinishing Technologies. During high school, I had the opportunity to rebuild a 383 stroker engine for my 1979 Camaro which started my interest in restoring cars. I would like to thank KACRAO for awarding me this scholarship and helping me with my future.

 

Yaretzi Parga (4-year private recipient) - My name is Yaretzi Parga Lamas and I graduated from Wichita North High School. This fall I will be attending Newman University where I will be studying Radiologic Technology. Not only have I always had a big interest in the health care field, but I’ve also always enjoyed helping others, and this profession will allow me to help those in need and serve my community. Thanks to KACRAO, I am now a step closer to achieving many of my academic goals.

 

Lanea Gadson (4-year public recipient) - My name is Lanea Gadson and I recently graduated from Salina Central High School. I will be attending Wichita State University for forensic science. I plan to pursue crime scene investigation or autopsy technician after getting my bachelor’s degree. I greatly appreciate receiving this scholarship as it will help me reach my goals stress free.

 

Kelton Younkman (Technical college recipient) - My name is Kelton Younkman and I graduated from Garden City Achieve as a Junior. I plan to attend Northwest Kansas Technical College in the fall and work towards my Electrical Technology degree. In high school, I was active in STUCO, JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) and TRIO. I also worked part-time at the Garden City Steakhouse and after graduating in December, I worked as a para for Garden City Public Schools. I am honored to receive a KACRAO scholarship to help me attend college and reach my career goals.

  

2023-2024 Scholarship Chair:

Melissa Conley, Wichita State University

[email protected]