SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Opportunities
Each program year, Senior Leaders in the 20/20 Leadership program may be eligible to apply for scholarships offered through 20/20 Leadership. The scholarships include the $10,000 Kansas City Royals Foundation All-Star Scholarship (five recipients per year), the $500 20/20 Leadership Alumni Scholarship (one male and one female recipient per year), the $750 Gene Denton Scholarship (one recipient per year), the $1,000 Nita’s Great Achiever Scholarship (six recipients per year), and the $500 Senior Leader Scholarship (one recipient per year).
The Alumni Scholarship, started by 20/20 Leadership Alumni in 2005, is awarded to two students each year. The one-time award for each student is $500.
The Gene Denton Memorial Scholarship is a one-time, $750 award presented to a student pursuing a career in public service. Gene Denton served as administrator for Johnson County, Kansas, and he was a great supporter of 20/20 Leadership. This award honors his legacy by supporting a student interested in a career in public service.
The Kansas City Royals Foundation All-Star Scholarship is a $10,000 award presented to five students. The amount is spread over four years and awarded to students based on a number of criteria. Winners must attend an accredited college, university or technical school in the states of Kansas or Missouri. Since 2012, The Kansas City Royals and The Kansas City Royals Foundation have partnered with 20/20 Leadership to award $600,000 to 60 students who have worked hard to leave a legacy within their schools and communities.
Application Requirements:
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- Student must be a Senior Leader in the 20/20 Leadership program.
- Student must attend at least 51% of Junior program days and show active Senior program day participation.
- Student must be an active participant in the 20/20 Olympics process as a Junior Leader.
- Student must plan to attend a college, university, or technical school in the states of Kansas or Missouri.
- Student must provide a recent transcript.
- Student must provide a community involvement form (Download Here).
- Student must provide a letter of recommendation.
- Student must provide a student financial aid report.
The Nita’s great achiever Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to six 20/20 Leadership students or program alumni. This scholarship fund was established in 2016 by Dave and Sally Dannov in honor of Nita Dannov, a former teacher and avid supporter of education.
Alumni Scholarship
2023
Ryleigh Hayes, University Academy
Jasmine Moreno, Ruskin High School
2022
Foli Assiongbon, Ruskin High School
Deborah Awopetu, Ruskin High School
2021
Gilberto Jurado, Sumner Academy of Arts and Science
Jennifer Obiesie, Piper High School
2020
Lonnie Frazier, J.C. Harmon High School
Tyoni Williams, University Academy
2019
Kiara Bilberry, University Academy
Manuel Torres Borrego, Ruskin High School
2018
Colin Barnes, Sumner Academy of Arts and Science
Aubre Knetter, Piper High School
2017
Ibrahim Khan, Ruskin High School
Shelby Woodruff, Ruskin High School
2016
Harrison Lara, William Chrisman High School
Jaliyah Spann, Sumner Academy of Arts and Science
2015
Derric Durham, Ruskin High School
Imani Reid, University Academy
2014
Kassandra Yanez-Lozano, Washington High School
Deion McQuarters, Bonner Springs High School
2013
Zachary Wenig, Truman High School
Imani Lewis, Sumner Academy
2012
Yara Puente, Van Horn High School
Bobby Ketchum, William Chrisman High School
2011
Julius Powell, F.L. Schlagle High School
Rachel Snow, William Chrisman High School
2010
Christopher Shelton, Washington High School
Mackenzie Russo, Olathe East High School
2009
Aaron Farish, J.C. Harmon High School
Jennifer Ohler, Piper High School
2008
Seth Irving, Wyandotte High School
RaShay Green, University Academy
2007
Jarred Harrington, Bonner Springs High School
Sarrah Hearne, Truman High School
2006
Carlos Pacheco III, Bishop Ward High School
Alice Chishimba, William Chrisman High School
2005
Jason Powell, Paseo Academy
Katie Mann, Bishop Ward High School
The Kansas City Royals Foundation All-Star Scholarship
2023
Annalia Escalante, Piper High School
Jordan Jacobson, Turner High School
Jayla Lee, Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts
Jaqueline Marquez Salgado, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Shayne McRae, F.L. Schlagle High School
2022
Mwajuma Bilombele, East High School
Audrey Menzies, Piper High School
Jennifer Paez, J.C. Harmon High School
Zoey Pudenz, Piper High School
Jazmin Romo, Bonner Springs High School
2021
Nasteho Ahmed, J.C. Harmon High School
Andrea Esquivel, Turner High School
Sian Mang, Washington High School
Christian Renteria, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Kimberlee Xiong, Turner High School
2020
Tessa Blythe, University Academy
Jada Escobar, J.C. Harmon High School
Paulina Garcia, University Academy
Tamea Levingston, University Academy
PaNhia Penney, Piper High School
2019
Chasney Banner, Piper High School
Andrea Brown, Ruskin High School
Anh-Dao Do, Piper High School
Rayna Givhan, Sumner Academy of Arts and Science
Rebecca Russell, Turner High School
2018
Briana Ayala-Ramirez, Wyandotte High School
DaTasha Carlock, Sumner Academy of Arts and Science
Keysy Martinez, Wyandotte High School
Skyler Russell, Turner High School
Sophie Taylor, Turner High School
2017
Alicia Alonso, J.C. Harmon High School
William Crow, Turner High School
Malachi Hibler, Washington High School
Janeth Lopez, Ruskin High School
Jordan Shiao, Bonner Springs High School
2016
Brandon Birch, Northeast High School
Gary Bradley-Lopez, Wyandotte High School
Power Lee, F.L. Schlagle High School
Angie Littlefield, William Chrisman High School
Shanakay Osbourne, Ruskin High School
2015
Rachael Mirth, Washington High School
Colton Russell, Turner High School
Del’Sha Roberts, F.L. Schlagle High School
Michelle Thatsanithone, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Shardae Williams, Ruskin High School
2014
Deion McQuarters, Bonner Springs High School
Elizabeth Snow, William Chrisman High School
William Scott, Bonner Springs High School
Jordan Jackson, Bonner Springs High School
Dimitric Edwards, Lincoln College Prep
2013
Ciara May, Lincoln College Prep
Peter Son, Wyandotte High School
Roda Mohamud, Southwest Early College Campus
Rose Bertine Mercier, Ruskin High School
2012
Josh Cooper, University Academy
Rebecca Atchley, William Chrisman
Roda Mohamud, Southwest Early College Campus
Kelsey Schriver, Piper High School
Danyale Anthony, Wyandotte High School
Claire Mansur, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Gene Denton Memorial Scholarship
2023
Audraya Hill, Ruskin High School
2022
Diamond Ogunsiji, Ruskin High School
2021
Paw Way, F.L. Schlagle High School
2020
Toi Webb, Ruskin High School
2019
Anh-Dao Do, Piper High School
2018
Essence Pearson, University Academy
2017
Faith Johnson, Washington High School
2016
Madison McGary, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
2015
Dajuan Hindsman, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
2014
Kimberly Chexnayder, Paseo Academy
2013
Ramat Abanishe, Washington High School
2012
Anthony Ruelas, Van Horn High School
Nita's Great Achiever Scholarship
2023
Paige Flanders, Turner High School
Nasteho Ismail, East High School
Sara Sadeghi, Sumner Academy of Arts and Science
Reyna Salvador-Jimenez, Ruskin High School
Catherine Segovia, Turner High School
Kaelyn Washam, Turner High School
2022
Chloe Fleming, Turner High School
Ja'Neisa Hoskins, Central High School
Aleah Netherland, F.L. Schlagle High School
Jamie Perez, Ruskin High School
Kaitlyn Salamon, Piper High School
Jennifer Torres, Ruskin High School
2021
Skyla Her, F. L. Schlagle High School
Jennifer Interiano, Turner High School
Tyler Lindsey, University Academy
Vanessa Morales, J.C. Harmon High School
Jaqueline Recinos, Southeast High School
Ronald Woods, Northeast High School
2020
Aaliyah Garcia, Turner High School
Daphne Jacquez-Perez, Sumner Academy of Arts and Science
Brionne Perkins, Ruskin High School
Joanna Rodelo, Ruskin High School
Michelle Sall, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Sakina Bhatti, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
2019
Dulce Ramirez, Ruskin High School
Branden Saavedra, Ruskin High School
Sakina Bhatti, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Yodit Gebrezgahber, Wyandotte High School
Juan Ramos, F.L. Schlagle High School
Alexis Yeager, Wyandotte High School
2018
Sakina Bhatti, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Omarian Brantley, Bonner Springs High School
Shelby Donnell, Ruskin High School
Yodit Gebrezgahber, Wyandotte High School
Juan Ramos, F.L. Schlagle High School
Alexis Yeager, Wyandotte High School
2017
Arieanna Boyd, Lincoln College Prep
Shelby Donnell, Ruskin High School
Yodit Gebrezgahber, Wyandotte High School
2016
Alexis Yeager, Wyandotte High School
Juan Ramos, F.L. Schlagle High School
Kali Chatmon, Bonner Springs High School
Dorothy and Hubert Archer Educational Scholarship
2023
William Workcuff, University Academy
2022
Jai Moore, Piper High School
2021
Chinedum Idika, Ruskin High School
2017
Michelle Obiesie, Piper High School
Karen Amaya, J.C. Harmon High School
2016
Elizabeth Straub, William Chrisman High School
Karen Amaya, J.C. Harmon High School
2014
D’Angelo Hicks, J.C. Harmon High School