Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) appreciates and values its diversity as part of its mission to nurture the dreams of all students and empower all students to contribute to a better world.

The Kalamazoo Promise started in 2005 among a group of anonymous donors who recognized the hurdle that college tuition poses in determining the futures of young people. The unique scholarship provides up to 100% of tuition and mandatory fees at any in-state public community college or university for every KPS graduate who meets attendance and residency requirements. The Promise seeks to transform the community and stimulate the economy through a new generation of learners.