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 2025 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 28, 2025.

2025 Scholarship Application  is closed.  Please watch this site for the 2026 scholarship application which will open in January 2026.

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


2025 Glynn Lygrisse KACRAO Scholarship Winners:

 

Kennedy Timm (2-year recipient) – My name is Kennedy Timm and I recently graduated from Rawlins County High School in Atwood, Kansas. This fall I will attend Colby Community College to begin my prerequisites and continue working toward a career in dental hygiene. Throughout high school, I was involved in various extracurriculars and had the opportunity to intern at a local dental office, which sparked my interest in oral health care and helping others feel confident in their smiles. I would like to thank KACRAO for awarding me this scholarship and supporting me in my future.

 

Olivia Wright (4-year private recipient) – My name is Olivia Wright. I recently graduated from Beloit Jr.-Sr. High School. In the fall, I will be attending Sterling College and majoring in Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy. I am involved in many activities, which is one of the reasons I want to become a physical therapist. I want to help others heal so they can get back to the activities they enjoy. I am very grateful to KACRAO for selecting me for this scholarship and supporting me on my educational journey!

 

Dagim Reed (4-year public recipient) - My name is Dagim Reed, and I recently graduated from Cunningham High School in Cunningham, Kansas. This fall, I will attend Kansas State University to study Construction Science and Management, as well as Business. In high school, I took several hands-on classes like woodworking, welding, and carpentry, which sparked my interest in the construction field. My involvement in sports and leadership roles taught me discipline, teamwork, and the importance of strong communication skills I’ll bring with me into college and my future career. I’d like to sincerely thank KACRAO for awarding me this scholarship and helping support my educational and future goals.

 

Kamden Keller (Technical college recipient) - My name is Kamden Keller, and I recently graduated from Ellis High School. This coming fall I will be attending Fort Hays Tech North Central while pursuing a combined associate’s degree in general business. I then plan to use this degree to pursue a career as an insurance agent alongside my dad who has been in the field for multiple years. I want to thank the KACRAO scholarship selection committee for selecting me. This scholarship will do me a big favor when it comes to achieving my dreams of working alongside my dad and developing a great future lifestyle! 

 

2024-2025 Scholarship Chair:

Melissa Conley, Wichita State University

[email protected]