KACRAO Scholarship

Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship

The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) offers scholarships to reward students who have demonstrated quality leadership during their high school years. There are four $500 awards available each academic year, which may be used at KACRAO member institutions. The scholarships will be designated as follows; one per school type: four-year public, four-year private, community college, and technical college. The awards are not need-based and may be used in conjunction with other awards.

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To be eligible for consideration for these scholarships, students must:

  • Be in their senior year at a Kansas high school;
  • have a cumulative seventh semester GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale;
  • be attending a KACRAO member institution (in Kansas) in the Fall 2025 semester.

Students will be required to submit three documents with their application. If they do not have the ability to upload the required documents, please email the documents to: [email protected] by March 28, 2025.

2025 Scholarship Application  

Contact the KACRAO Scholarship Committee Chair at: [email protected] if you have questions.


2024 Glynn Lygrisse KACRAO Scholarship Winners:

 

Payton Fahey (2-year recipient) – My name is Payton Fahey and I recently graduated from Clifton-Clyde High School in Clyde, Kansas. This fall I will attend Hutchinson Community College to earn my Associates of Applied Science degree and complete my certification in Auto Collision and Refinishing Technologies. During high school, I had the opportunity to rebuild a 383 stroker engine for my 1979 Camaro which started my interest in restoring cars. I would like to thank KACRAO for awarding me this scholarship and helping me with my future.

 

Yaretzi Parga (4-year private recipient) - My name is Yaretzi Parga Lamas and I graduated from Wichita North High School. This fall I will be attending Newman University where I will be studying Radiologic Technology. Not only have I always had a big interest in the health care field, but I’ve also always enjoyed helping others, and this profession will allow me to help those in need and serve my community. Thanks to KACRAO, I am now a step closer to achieving many of my academic goals.

 

Lanea Gadson (4-year public recipient) - My name is Lanea Gadson and I recently graduated from Salina Central High School. I will be attending Wichita State University for forensic science. I plan to pursue crime scene investigation or autopsy technician after getting my bachelor’s degree. I greatly appreciate receiving this scholarship as it will help me reach my goals stress free.

 

Angel Flores (Technical college recipient) - My name is Angel Flores and I graduated from Satanta Jr-Sr High. This fall I will be attending Fort Hays Tech North Central, where I will be studying Electrical Technology. I chose to pursue a career in this field because I enjoy working with my hands, not only for this reason but because my work can impact people. Even if it’s just making sure people’s houses lights stay on, this is enough to help me fall asleep better each day, knowing I could help others out. Thank you to everyone from KACRAO who chose me for this scholarship, this is greatly appreciated, having to worry about paying for school is not a thing anyone should have to worry about.

 

2024-2025 Scholarship Chair:

Melissa Conley, Wichita State University

[email protected]