The University of Missouri-Kansas City has announced the Chiefs Opportunity Fund recipients.
The award is given to graduates and undergraduate students to apply for projects and learning opportunities such as professional development, unpaid internships, graduate school preparation or transportation costs.
The 2024 awardees are:
Cameron Johnson, senior, business administration
Johnson will use funds for expenses related to the Law School Admissions Test, commonly called LSAT.
Amanuel Bekele, senior, computer science
Bekele will use funds to pay for travel to an internship. Karina Galeas, sophomore, health sciences
Jasmine Galeas, freshman, biology
The sisters will use funds for a professional development trip related to their majors.
“This encounter will be a memorable and profound learning experience, equipping me with the tools to advocate for better healthcare access and support for vulnerable communities,” Jasmine Galeas said.
The student fund was created as part of the university’s five-year partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs.
2023 Awardees
Mariah Duran
Amy Gayle
Abdihakeem Maalim
Edgar Prado
Noah Sims
Timothy Williams
Nizar Khamis
Kyra Afolabi
McKayla Annesser
Brooke Higgins