Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania (KCPA) makes a significant difference in the lives of affected Pennsylvania families by providing scholarship support to help eligible students pursue and achieve their higher educational goals.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarships available for eligible students pursuing undergraduate degrees, licenses, or certifications
- Applicable for full-time or part-time enrollment at colleges, universities, trade, or vocational schools
- Funding is available for up to 10 traditional fall/spring semesters
- Scholarship amounts vary based on available funds and student need
- Some top applicants may receive special awards from Scholar Program Sponsors
- Eligible recipients may also access matching educational grants through PATH and PHEAA
Eligibility Criteria
- Custodial parent, stepparent, or guardian must have been killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident covered under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act
- Incident must have resulted in demonstrated financial need
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary degree or certificate-granting program
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree, license, or certification
- Must have a high school diploma or GED before scholarship disbursement (high school seniors in dual enrollment may be considered case-by-case)
- Must be no older than 25 years old at the time of award
- Must not have already earned a bachelor’s degree
- Graduate students are ineligible
Application Process
- Confirm eligibility based on family circumstances, age, and educational goals
- Complete the Kids’ Chance of PA scholarship application form
- Provide documentation verifying the work-related injury or death under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act
- Submit proof of enrollment or acceptance into an eligible postsecondary program
- Include high school diploma/GED or current high school enrollment verification
- Submit any additional required documents for financial need assessment
- Await notification of award and potential eligibility for matching grants through PATH
The mission of Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Kids’ Chance of PA) is to provide scholarship grants for college and vocational education to children of Pennsylvania workers who have been killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident resulting in financial need.
