Rudd Scholars is a full-ride scholarship program promoting grit, determination, and work ethic.
TO THE PARENTS
Reshaping futures for hard-working, young Kansans.
PROGRAM FEATURES
Beyond the dollar.
Scholars receive professional development, networking opportunities, and exclusive coaching, training, and support.
Funding
The scholarship covers college tuition, room and board, books, supplies, and other costs.
Development
Personal and professional development summits, Rudd advisers, and trainings.
Networking
Networking opportunities, strategic LinkedIn coaching, and best practice training.
Community
Scholar-to-scholar mentoring and other support resources.
FROM THE RUDD FOUNDATION
A letter to
the parents.
As a parent, you have strived to instill values in your child that will set them apart. Things like working hard, taking initiative, and seeing things through.
You also know how important pursuing higher education can be. But, like many parents, saving enough for your child’s education has been a struggle. The Rudd Scholars program offers full-ride scholarships to hard-working Kansas students to top universities across the state.
DEVELOPMENT
Stand on the
shoulders of others.
By removing the financial burden of higher education, our Rudd Scholars are able to focus on their education and try new things to discover their true passions.
I was in tears just thinking about how hard she had worked to get there and that someone saw the potential I saw in my daughter.”
–Christy Meiers, Rudd Scholar Parent
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
#RuddProud
We’re proud of our Rudd Scholars’ reputation in our state and beyond.
100
4-year graduation rate
for retained students.
94
Retention rate
for students who are awarded Rudd scholarships, more than most other need-based scholarship.
1in5
Graduate in less
than 4 years.
7in10
First-generation
college students.
96
Secured positions
that are either full-time or are pursuing an advanced degree.
64of105
Kansas counties represented.
