Donor Supported Scholarship

The Joe Withers Endowed Award

The Joe Withers Endowed Award was established in 1993 in honor of the retirement of Joe Withers from the position of President of FKI Hardware Group Companies. FKI Hardware Group Companies, now Belwith Products, has historically been and continues to be an active collaborator and employer of KCAD graduates. The Joe Withers Endowed Award supports KCAD students with financial need. 

Eligibility:

• Junior or senior-level degree seeking student at KCAD enrolled full or part-time in the Product Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design program or any program(s) that may supersede these programs.
• Preference shall be given to those who demonstrate academic merit.
• Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form

This scholarship is not renewable, but recipients are welcome to reapply annually if they continue to meet the required criteria.

To apply you must be accepted into a KCAD degree-granting program.