O'Brate Foundation
O'Brate Foundation
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    • Home
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Cecil & Frances O'Brate
      • Testimonials
      • Trustees
      • Staff
      • Contact Us
    • Programs
      • Traditional Scholarship
      • Dual-Credit Scholarship
      • Immediate Needs
    • Resources
      • Application Guides
      • Summer Seminar
      • Apply Here: SM Apply
    • Services
      • Scholar Devlopment
      • Event Gallery
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Cecil & Frances O'Brate
    • Testimonials
    • Trustees
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Programs
    • Traditional Scholarship
    • Dual-Credit Scholarship
    • Immediate Needs
  • Resources
    • Application Guides
    • Summer Seminar
    • Apply Here: SM Apply
  • Services
    • Scholar Devlopment
    • Event Gallery

Our Mission

The O’Brate Foundation strives to improve opportunities for disadvantaged Kansas youth by assisting with emergency needs, providing scholarships to deserving youth, and addressing stumbling blocks lying in the path on the road to success.

Who We Serve

Kansas youth ages 17-25 who have been in foster care or are transitioning into independent living AND youth who have limited resources.

How We Serve

The O’Brate Foundation recognizes that the future is in the hands of today’s youth. We strive to make the future brighter and improve opportunities of success for disadvantaged youth in Kansas through our Scholarships and Immediate Needs Program. In addition to monetary assistance, we also incorporate the following services: > Mentorship > Financial Literacy > Personal & Professional Development

Statistics

 >>> Awarded $6.9 million in Traditional College Scholarships to 577 students attending 95 colleges/universities from 2013 through 2023

>>> Granted just over $180,000 in Dual-Credit Scholarships to 163 high school students since 2014

>>> Helped 150 Kansas youth with Immediate Needs 

Assistance (shelter/food/clothing) since 2013

>>> 74% of our current scholars have one or more extenuating life 

circumstances in addition to exhibiting financial need

>>>  67% of our scholars are first generation to higher education 

>>>   23-24 Scholars are majoring in the following areas: Business/Accounting—20%, Agriculture/Trades—7%, Architecture/Engineering—11%, Arts/Communications—7%, 

Education —13%, Sciences/Medical—29%, Social Services—13%

>>> 97% Retention Rate 

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