Apply for the 2026 Larry Moore Scholarship

The Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City is now accepting applications for the 2026 Larry Moore Scholarship!

Apply by April 15, 2026

In May 2000, the Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City launched the College Scholarship Program to honor Larry Moore, KMBC 9 News Anchor Emeritus. This year, five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to prior dream recipients who are either college-bound or currently enrolled in college.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

High school seniors or college students who have previously received a dream from the Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City.

  • Applicants must demonstrate scholastic ability and leadership qualities.

  • The scholarship can be used at any accredited post-secondary institution or four-year college of the student’s choice.

  • Note: Applicants may receive the Larry Moore Scholarship only once; previous winners are not eligible to reapply.

Who Is Eligible?

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Application requirements

To be considered, your application must be fully completed and include:

  1. SAT or ACT scores

  2. High school GPA of at least 3.0 through seven semesters

  3. List of school activities highlighting leadership, responsibility, and character

  4. 300-word essay on: What the Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City Means to Me

  5. Any supplemental information helpful to the Scholarship Committee

Apply now