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