Program Features - Rudd Foundation

Rudd Scholarship Program Features

Going beyond
the dollar.

Funding is only one part of the Rudd Scholars program. Our support staff helps to equip and enrich students at every stage of their higher education journey through the pillars listed below.

– Support: More support than any college student on campus

– Mentorship: Guidance from your scholar peers and alumni

– Professional Development: Preparation for life beyond the degree

– Giving Back: Volunteer and alumni opportunities to give back to the program

– Financial Literacy: Preparing scholars to confidently manage money and make informed financial decisions

FUNDING

It starts with a
giant check.

Representing 72 of the 105 KS counties, the Rudd Scholarship covers the gap between Federal Pell Grants and other financial aid toward costs of:

College tuition and fees
Housing and food
Books and supplies
Summer school tuition and summer housing, if advisable

But scholarship funding is only the beginning.

DEVELOPMENT

Stand on the
shoulders of others.

Personal and professional development summits
One-on-one meetings with Rudd Program Managers
Soft skills training and real world practice
Interview instruction, training, and advice

NETWORKING

Build connections that matter for their career.

Networking opportunities in their field and beyond
Strategic LinkedIn coaching and best practice ideas
Alumni mentorship sharing knowledge, experiences, feedback, and sometimes just listening

COMMUNITY

One big Rudd
Scholar Family.

Perhaps most importantly, Rudd Scholars are surrounded by a caring and empowering community, the kind that’s hard to come by.

Rudd Scholars grow confidence from scholar-to-scholar mentoring, and the Rudd Foundation team provides help and guidance throughout. Whether students are navigating living independently, managing challenging coursework, or feeling homesick, they find support and encouragement.