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EMW Memorial Scholarship

To honor the generous legacy of Mrs. Watkins, past residents of Watkins and Miller Halls, through Kitchen 8, established the Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund in 1998. The Fund that began with a few hundred dollars will this year award over $85,000 in scholarships. We would like to thank all who have donated this year. It is amazing how one woman’s vision can impact so many scholars' lives. Recipients of this scholarship automatically become members of Kitchen 8's group Lizzie's Legacies.

The Scholarship Advisory Committee welcomes contributions in order to award even more scholarships to accomplished, deserving young KU female-identifying students who have demonstrated financial need.

SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS & TIMELINE

Fall:

  • Scholarship application readers are recruited. 
  • All documents and processes are reviewed. 
  • Notice of the scholarship is set to KU Departments, Student Housing, or others for distribution 

December:

  • Website opens for applications for first time applicants.  See the QR code below, which will take you directly to the application.
  • EMW Memorial Scholarhip renewals are sent an email by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation to begin their renewal (short) applications. 
  • Reminder: set a rule to remember GKCCF, or check your spam if you're expecting outreach and don't see it in your inbox.

February:

  • All applications are due to the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation!
  • Applications are read and reviewed multiple times by teams of evaluators, all prior Watkins or Miller Hall alumni.

April:

  • All applicants are notified of acceptance or denial.  
  • Recipients are invited and encouraged to attend the Kitchen 8 Annual Meeting, Brunch, and Scholarship Asards in late April.

 

Application QR Code:

 

You may make a contribution to the Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund in a variety of ways.  Please see the Donations Center for donation details.  

Thank you for your efforts to support the mission of Kitchen 8 and the EMW Memorial Scholarship as we together promote the legacy of Elizabeth Miller Watkins.