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University and High School Scholarships
Scholarships tangibly keep kids in school and ensure they graduate with a diploma, giving our students brighter futures.
Students in the Riviera Maya Face Bumps on the Road to Graduation
A KKIS student's journey to graduation is rarely without a few bumps Phones to do their homework? "Who has the phone?" shouts Miguel, a 13yr old boy living with his family in Playa del Carmen. "I do," shouts his 15-year-old sister. "I need it now!" Miguel says in a...
1st Year University Students Share How KKIS Teaches Them to Succeed
The first year of university for our KKIS students is a big step forward in their lives. As in high school, KKIS continues to advise our students throughout their university years. At this level, the advisor sessions become a curriculum called the Wings Program. For 3...
4 KKIS Student Stories About High School Graduation That We Love
This week we continue with our ongoing series The Journey to Graduation. Previously we talked about the ways in which KKIS helps prepare students for life after high school. This week, we finish the high school years with stories from 4 KKIS graduates. These students...
School Supplies
Like planting a seed, the message given to each student in Mexico receiving school supplies is “staying in school can make dreams come true.”
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities at KKIS are powerful ways to help others, have fun, and make a meaningful difference in the world.
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Community Connections
KKIS Community connections play an important role in preparing students for real life and breaking the cycle of poverty.
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Change Lives Through Education
Our mission is to improve graduation rates and prepare students for careers; changing lives through education.
How a university degree in Mexico impacts a family and a community
https://youtu.be/bZ33sgiO6Xc Obtaining a university degree can have a significant positive impact on both Mexican families and their communities. At KKIS, we believe that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Providing promising students scholarships...
The pros and cons of working a job while in College in Mexico
In a perfect world, college students would be able to attend school full-time and not have to worry about working a job. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Many students today are forced to work in order to pay for school related expenses. Pursuing higher...
Volunteer for Christmas to Help students
Volunteer for Christmas to help students You spend time sharing good food and great laughs over the holidays. You make treasured memories with family and friends and dive into the carols and Christmas cheer. But you want others to have those same experiences and often...
Things to Do in the Riviera Maya
We’re proud to call the Riviera Maya home. Below are some of our favorite things to do here. Find More Things to Do »
Top 7 Best Beaches in Playa del Carmen
Let KKIS introduce you to the best beaches in Playa del Carmen, where you can take a dip in the sea, build a sandcastle, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
5 Incredible Restaurants in Playa del Carmen That Expats LOVE!
There are many incredible restaurants in Playa del Carmen that expats love to visit to enjoy a diverse selection of food. Find out our Top 5 choices!
5 Top Spots for Best Breakfast in Playa Del Carmen
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so where you go to eat it matters! Check out our top 5 best breakfast in Playa del Carmen.
The 5 Best Cocktail Bars in Playa del Carmen
If you’re looking for top-notch mixology on your next trip to Mexico, let KKIS share with you the best cocktail bars in Playa del Carmen!
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Empower the Next Generation: Support the KKIS Non-Profit University Scholarship Fund in Riviera Maya
Should an Education be based on Pesos? Getting a university degree shouldn’t be about money, yet in Mexico it is. In the Riviera Maya promising students are not able to apply to university if they cannot afford to go. That sounds crazy to many of us who were able to...
The Ripple Effect of Scholarships: How One Donation Can Change a Student’s Life Forever
A KKIS scholarship is one of the most powerful ways we have to create a better future for students and the community around us. In Riviera Maya a high school education opens up doors and creates opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. Education knows no...
Investing in Education: The Benefits of Providing Scholarships for University Students.
The benefits of a university degree are known far and wide. In many countries there are government funded loans you can get to finance a degree. In Mexico that is not the case. Did you know - 70% of 7th graders believe they will graduate with a university degree, yet...
Transforming Lives Through Education: The Role of High School Scholarships
High School — some have loved it and some didn’t care for it. Either way your life was transformed by getting an education and a diploma. The High school years are formative in so many ways that enrich your life going forward. With a diploma you are more likely to get...
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