Start a scholarship

Your giving. A student's future. We handle everything in between.

You don't need a foundation, a legal team, or years of planning to start a scholarship. Create a named scholarship that reflects your values, supports the students you care about, and shows you the difference it makes.

501(c)(3) public charity
Tax-deductible gifts
Programs start at $1,000
Example
Named scholarship

The Ruth Alvarez Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Who it's for
First-gen nursing students
What it funds
Tuition and clinical fees
Award
$2,500 / year
Recipients
2 per cycle
Applications open
Run by KSF
What is a scholarship, really?

Three decisions. You make them. We do the rest.

A scholarship is a gift with a purpose. You decide who it helps and what it stands for, and KSF turns that into a program that runs year after year.

Who it's for

Students from your hometown, a field you care about, or a community close to your heart.

e.g. Graduates of Lincoln High

What it funds

Tuition, books, trade certifications, workforce training, or other costs that stand in the way.

e.g. Welding certification fees

What it's called

Your name, a loved one's, your family's, or your company's. It carries your story forward.

e.g. The Chen Family Scholarship
How it works

From idea to awarded in four steps

No experience needed. We guide you through every decision.

01

Tell us your vision

Fill out a short form about who you want to support, what you want to fund, and any criteria that matter to you.

02

We build it with you

A KSF team member walks through the details, answers your questions, and shapes the program around your goals.

03

Fund it to activate

Your scholarship goes live once your gift is made. Then applications open.

Minimum $1,000
04

We manage the rest

KSF handles administration, compliance, applicants, and award payments. Stay as involved as you like.

Two ways to start

Built for families and organizations

For individuals and families

Honor someone you love, give back to the place that shaped you, or build a legacy your family can grow together.

• Memorial and tribute scholarships
• Hometown and alma mater awards
• Family legacy funds
Start a family scholarship

For businesses and organizations

Launch a scholarship under your name without building the infrastructure, the policies, or the review process yourself.

• Employee and dependent scholarships
• Community and workforce awards
• Member and association programs
Start an organization scholarship
Why start through KSF

All of the impact, none of the overhead

No infrastructure required

No foundation to form, no staff to hire, no compliance to figure out alone. KSF is a registered 501(c)(3), your gift is tax-deductible, and we run the operations.

Your scholarship, your name

It carries your name and reflects the students, fields, and communities you care about most.

Real outcomes, not just dollars out the door

Every scholarship is tracked, so you can see where your gift went, who received it, and what recipients go on to do.

Independent and mission-led

KSF is a public charity governed by its own board. Every program exists to get more students the support they need.

Ready to start?

Tell us what you have in mind

Share a few details and a KSF team member will reach out within 2 to 3 business days.

1
A short conversation about your goals
2
A program outline built around them
3
No commitment until you're ready to fund
FAQ

Common questions

What's the minimum to start a scholarship?
Do I have to donate all at once?
Can I name the scholarship after someone?
How involved do I need to be?
Is my donation tax-deductible?
What kinds of scholarships can I fund?
Start a scholarship
From $1,000. We handle the rest.
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