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COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIPS

Our local scholarship program is dedicated to supporting Fort Osage students in achieving their academic and career goals. This year, we’re proud to offer over $100,000  in awards across 60 scholarships, each designed to recognize outstanding student achievements, community involvement, and dedication to learning. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community partners, these scholarships help reduce financial barriers and open doors to higher education for Fort Osage students. We believe in the potential of every student, and through this program, we’re committed to investing in their bright futures.

FOEF Scholarship Recipients 

The Fort Osage Education Foundation proudly announces the recipients of its 2025 scholarships. This year, the Foundation awarded $2,000 scholarships to several outstanding students in recognition of their academic achievements, leadership skills, and commitment to community service. These scholarships reflect the Foundation’s dedication to supporting Fort Osage students as they pursue higher education and their career aspirations. Congratulations to these exceptional individuals on this well-deserved honor and best wishes for their bright futures ahead!

2024-2025 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 

FORT OSAGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Isabel Baggs, Bradyn Banasik, Angelina Generaux, 

Jordan Lehane, Houston Sawyer

 

FORT OSAGE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Averi Van Winkle, Isaac Fields, Harmon Martin, 

Madison Chamberlain, Dylaina Koontz, Hannah Roberts, Anthony Thompson, Brianna Aviles, Mikayla Stickler, Lupe Yamauchi

 

PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF INDEPENDENCE – LOCAL 781 SCHOLARSHIP

Isabela Hunt

 

JIM COEN SCHOLARSHIP

Beck Snowden, Kaden Sloan, Franchesca Cordato, 

Kyliana Bisbee, Nicole Bisbee

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Sienna Sullivan, Haley Gregory

 

MISSOURI STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Grayson Harris, Liberty Goss, Kaden Sloan, Gage Hanke

 

DR. LARRY EWING ASPIRING EDUCATOR AWARD

Sydney McCluskey

 

FORT OSAGE CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SCHOLARSHIP

Sarah Pearson, Zartie Perry

 

LOUANN DICKMEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Isabella Miller

 

FORT OSAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Lupe Yamauchi, Annaka Underwood, Paige Snodgrass, Emma Snodgrass, Alex Snodgrass

 

DR. MARK ENDERLE SCHOLARSHIP

Jordan Jamis

 

FORT OSAGE BAND BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Haley Gregory, Ella Grandgenett, Liberty Goss, 

Jessica Smith, Madison Harrell

 

BEN WHITED SCHOLARSHIP

Emilie Miller

DR. PAUL JAMES SCHOLARSHIP

McKenna Gilpin

 

FORT OSAGE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP

Jordan Jamis

 

FORT OSAGE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Khristion Hall

 

FORT OSAGE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Haley Gregory, Kyliana Bisbee

 

GRAGG FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Katelyn Winchester, Kayle Tyra, Harmon Martin

 

VICTOR GRAGG SCHOLARSHIP

Paige Snodgrass

 

JACKIE HANSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Kyra Rivera, Hannah Roberts

  

CAROL MARCKS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Sydney McCluskey

 

MCDONALD'S RAY KROC SCHOLARSHIP

Cade Tucker, Olivia Haussmann, Chelsea Arnold,

 Leo Tupinio, Olivia Cheatum, Payton Onka, 

Kaylynn Parker, Maurice Amosa, Zachary Crismon, 

Emilee Merrick 

 

DR. GALE T. BARTOW SCHOLARSHIP

Haley Gregory

 

A. JOAN LOVELACE FUTURE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP

Jazzmarie Ballard

 

MONA RICHARDSON SCHOLARSHIP

Jaden Baker

BLUE HILLS PACK SCHOLARSHIP

Kaden Sloan

 

BUCKNER PTO SCHOLARSHIP

Kyliana Bisbee

  

ELM GROVE PTO SCHOLARSHIP

Brianna Aviles

 

INDIAN TRAILS PTO SCHOLARSHIP

Emilee Dillon, Averi Van Winkle

 

CLER-MONT PTO SCHOLARSHIP

Angelina Generaux

 

JUDY MCDANIEL YAZEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Peyton Friesz

 

ARTHUR BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP

McKenna Gilpin

  

THE JIMMY GOLDEN SOFTBALL SCHOLARSHIP

Mikayla Stickler

 

GREAT SOUTHERN WOOD – BUCKNER, INC. SCHOLARSHIP

Madison Smith

 

THE JIMMY MCBATH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Isabela Hunt

 

LEO A. & LINDA GUSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP

Lupe Yamauchi, Ella Grandgenett

 

VAN DYKE-HEPHNER SCHOLARSHIP

Gage Hanke

 

FORT OSAGE RETIRED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Emma Snodgrass

HELEN & BEN BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP 

Abigail Ross

 

MELANIE MEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Emilee Dillon

 

BRYAN C. POTTBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Isabela Hunt

  

CONNIE TRUELOVE SCHOLARSHIP

Allison Levy

                            

JOHN WALDMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Dylaina Koontz, Mikayla Stickler

 

EASTERN INDEPENDENCE ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Franchesca Cordato

    

OPTIMIST CLUB OF INTER-CITY SUGAR CREEK SCHOLARSHIP

Ariana Orellana

 

RONSON MANUFACTURING SKILLED TRADE SCHOLARSHIP

Sencere Ray, Lexx Pierce, Dontay Brown, Houston Sawyer

 

GIVE A HELPING GLOVE SCHOLARSHIP

Alex Snodgrass

 

DUSTIN CONNOR STONE MEMORIAL 

SCHOLARSHIP

Katelyn Winchester, Sencere Ray

 

LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Isabella Miller

DUSTIN PAYNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Anthony Thompson

   

GUS SPENCER SCHOLARSHIP

Isabela Hunt

 

ROBERT KEETON SCHOLARSHIP

Samantha Purinton

 

HARLEY & DORIS REED SCHOLARSHIP

Mackenzie Popp

INSPIRE POSSIBILITIES FOR TOMORROW!

Contact Us

We’re always here to connect with our community! Whether you have questions, feedback, or simply want to learn more about our mission, don’t hesitate to reach out. At The Fort Osage Education Foundation, we value open communication and appreciate hearing from you. Your insights, ideas, and inquiries are important to us, and we’re ready to help however we can. Please feel free to contact us – we look forward to the conversation!

ADDRESS

EMAIL

25102 E. US Highway 24
Independence, MO 64056

PHONE

816-650-7019

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