Headed North Scholarship Fund

Mission Statement


Scholarship Fund supplements activity fees and uniform costs for individual students in grades K-12 who demonstrate a need for financial assistance in order to participate in after-school activities. Students must live or go to school in the Shawnee Mission North attendance area to qualify.

Research Says...


  • Students who participate in after-school activities have better academic performance, attendance and attitudes.
  • Students who participate in after-school activities have lower dropout rates and are less likely to use drugs.
  • After school activities teach valuable lessons in citizenship, teamwork, discipline, and leadership.
  • ACT (American College Test) says the ONE predictable indicator of post high school success is a student's involvement in activities.


Other Benefits

  • Time management
  • Higher self-esteem
  • Essential life skills
  • Social opportunities
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • University applications


Low-income students participated less than their high-income classmates. This participation gap is a concern, especially if activities can be the means of bringing at-risk students more fully into the school community, thereby increasing their chances of school success.

How Can You Help?


Make a donation to Headed North Scholarship Fund, which is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization providing funding for Shawnee Mission North area students to participate in after-school activities.


  • 48% of SM North area elementary kids are on free/reduced lunches.
  • 54% of Hocker Grove students are on free/reduced lunches.
  • 48% of SM North students are on free/reduced lunches.
  • 50% of all SM North area students are on free/reduced lunches.
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