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 $99,230 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 2024 scholarships. This year, the Foundation awarded $1,000 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!
2023 - 2024 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
FORT OSAGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Tristan Hinckley, Danielle Asbury, Ashlynn Speer
ED STANGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Grant Pottberg
FORT OSAGE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Tristan Hinckley, Ava Flaig, Reagan Beckmann,
Riley Filmore, Hailey Miller, Layla Friend, Izzi Cobb, Sidney Sullivan, Jazmyn Walker
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF INDEPENDENCE – LOCAL 781 SCHOLARSHIP
Kaia Duncan
JIM COEN SCHOLARSHIP
Lexus Butler, Riley Filmore, Hayden Leeds,
Ava Flaig, Laurencia Upton
COMMUNITY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Tristan Hinckley, Bailey Winningham, Xander Shepherd
MISSOURI STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Xander Shepherd, Kaleb Smith, KC Culbertson,
Bailey Winningham
DR. LARRY EWING ASPIRING EDUCATOR AWARD
Micah Underwood
FORT OSAGE CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SCHOLARSHIP
Ripken Kiesling
LOUANN DICKMEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Izzi Cobb
FORT OSAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Layla Friend, Mercadies Kendrick, Reagan Beckmann, Julia Green
DR. MARK ENDERLE SCHOLARSHIP
Emmah Crowe
FORT OSAGE BAND BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Tristan Hinckley, Sadie Lucas
DR. PAUL JAMES SCHOLARSHIP
Hayden Leeds
JEANNIE HUTTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Layla Friend, Micah Underwood
FORT OSAGE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP
Aryia Morton
FORT OSAGE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Ava Martinez
FORT OSAGE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Layla Friend, Micah Underwood
GRAGG FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Emmah Crowe, Ashlynn Speer, Grant Pottberg
VICTOR GRAGG SCHOLARSHIP
Sidney Sullivan
JACKIE HANSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Nevaeh McNew, Lillian Duncan
CAROL MARCKS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Layla Friend
MCDONALD'S RAY KROC SCHOLARSHIP
Olivia Dech, Sophie Dech, Emma Villar, Mateo Castillo, Mariah Johnson, Hailey Miller, Eric Zorn, Lily Wait, Alizay Gardner, Madalyn Wilson
DR. GALE T. BARTOW SCHOLARSHIP
Mariah Johnson
A. JOAN LOVELACE FUTURE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP
Layla Friend
MONA RICHARDSON SCHOLARSHIP
Savannah Smith
DUSTIN PAYNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Landon Lamb
GUS SPENCER SCHOLARSHIP
Bryana Bryant
ROBERT KEETON SCHOLARSHIP
Jonathan Cerna
HARLEY & DORIS REED SCHOLARSHIP
Destiny Thompkins
BEN WHITED SCHOLARSHIP
Nevaeh Wilson
BLUE HILLS PTO SCHOLARSHIP
Bryan Bergloff
BUCKNER PTO SCHOLARSHIP
KC Culbertson
ELM GROVE PTO SCHOLARSHIP
Jossie McClelland
INDIAN TRAILS PTO SCHOLARSHIP
Micah Underwood, Sidney Sullivan
CLER-MONT PTO SCHOLARSHIP
Izzi Cobb
JUDY MCDANIEL YAZEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Jazmyn Walker
ARTHUR BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP
Toria Jones
THE JIMMY GOLDEN SOFTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Allison Shipp
GREAT SOUTHERN WOOD – BUCKNER, INC. SCHOLARSHIP
Radken Ison
THE JIMMY MCBATH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Makayla Schulz
LEO A. & LINDA GUSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Reagan Beckmann, Micah Underwood
VAN DYKE-HEPHNER SCHOLARSHIP
Wyatt Hephner
HELEN & BEN BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP
Veva Nash
KING SCHOLARSHIP
Radken Ison, Aryia Morton
BETTY RINACKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Keinlee Rinacke
LORI J. ARCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Jossie McClelland, Bailey Winningham
MELANIE MEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kaia Duncan
BRYAN C. POTTBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Grant Pottberg
CONNIE TRUELOVE SCHOLARSHIP
Isabelle Morrow
JOHN WALDMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Xander Shepherd, Isabelle Morrow
EASTERN INDEPENDENCE ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Daniel Varela
FORT OSAGE FOOD SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Rosalia Fruits, Bridgett Baker
OPTIMIST CLUB OF INTER-CITY SUGAR CREEK SCHOLARSHIP
Reece Merrill
RONSON MANUFACTURING SKILLED TRADE SCHOLARSHIP
Bryan Bergloff, Christopher Brown, Mercadies Kendrick, Lake Sullivan
GIVE A HELPING GLOVE SCHOLARSHIP
Riley Filmore
DUSTIN CONNOR STONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Reagan Beckmann, Bryan Bergloff, Rosalia Fruits,
Siena Holler, Jack Huntebrinker, Tanner Moritz
HALLMARK EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
Kaelyn Dale
FRED HALLIAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Rylan Mansfield
THADAPALOOZA SCHOLARSHIP
Christopher Brown