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 $70,000 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 2026 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!
Future Teachers of Fort Osage
This year, the Foundation awarded $1,000 to three students who intend to enroll in an educational training program and become certified teachers.
2025-2026 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
FORT OSAGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Alexanderia Adkins, Brayden Bodendieck,
Izabella Selemaea, Alexis Dang,
John Schulz, Preston Brashear
FORT OSAGE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Preston Brashear, Alina Wackerman, John Winingar, McKenna Simons, Ragan Filmore, Sean Plaisime,
Ryleigh Gage, Blake Overbeck, Isaac Ward,
Izabella Selemaea
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF INDEPENDENCE – LOCAL 781 SCHOLARSHIP
Izabella Selemaea
JIM COEN SCHOLARSHIP
Elisha Jeanes, Caleb Doerflinger, Victor Stueve,
Chase Noth, Ella Bromberger
COMMUNITY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
John Winingar, Lillian Beckner, Ainsley Beckmann, Alexanderia Adkins
MISSOURI STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Jack Friedrich, Logyn Bryant, Kylie Dunn
DR. LARRY EWING ASPIRING EDUCATOR AWARD
Aubrey Miller
FORT OSAGE CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SCHOLARSHIP
Diane Castellanos Castro, Elisha Jeanes
LOUANN DICKMEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Darien Raines
FORT OSAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Alexanderia Adkins, Olivia Dziura, Jack Friedrich, Samantha Sterling, John Winingar
DR. MARK ENDERLE SCHOLARSHIP
Ragan Filmore
FORT OSAGE BAND BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Lauren Rogge, Thomas Barter, Tanner Barter
BEN WHITED SCHOLARSHIP
Mya Holloway
DR. PAUL JAMES SCHOLARSHIP
Trevin Conway
FORT OSAGE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP
Jesse Kavanaugh
FORT OSAGE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Lei’lani Cochran
FORT OSAGE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Ainsley Beckmann, Lillian Beckner, Bella McDowell
GRAGG FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Bradyn Ison, Adin Bunting, Kendall Brooks
VICTOR GRAGG SCHOLARSHIP
Tanner Farmer
CAROL MARCKS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Ainsley Beckmann
DR. GALE T. BARTOW SCHOLARSHIP
Bella McDowell
A. JOAN LOVELACE FUTURE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP
Ainsley Beckmann
MONA RICHARDSON SCHOLARSHIP
Trevin Conway
DUSTIN PAYNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Preston Brashear
GUS SPENCER SCHOLARSHIP
Lylianna Rivera
ROBERT KEETON SCHOLARSHIP
A’niyah Henderson
HARLEY & DORIS REED SCHOLARSHIP
Elizabeth Clardy
BUCKNER PTO SCHOLARSHIP
Bradyn Ison
ELM GROVE PTO SCHOLARSHIP
Lylianna Rivera
INDIAN TRAILS PTO SCHOLARSHIP
Riley Morris, Logan Sheely
CLER-MONT PTO SCHOLARSHIP
John Winingar
JUDY MCDANIEL YAZEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Darien Raines
ARTHUR BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP
Danielle Matthews
THE JIMMY GOLDEN SOFTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Haylee Wait
THE JIMMY MCBATH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Chase Noth
LEO A. & LINDA GUSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Jack Friedrich, Ainsley Beckmann
VAN DYKE-HEPHNER SCHOLARSHIP
Lillian Beckner
FORT OSAGE RETIRED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Lillian Beckner
MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SCHOLARSHIP
Marissa Amosa
FRED HALLIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Nicholas Wardlow
DR. JASON SNODGRASS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Logan Sheely
HELEN & BEN BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP
Kindra Moore
MELANIE MEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Ainsley Beckmann
JOHN WALDMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
John Winingar, Bradyn Ison
EASTERN INDEPENDENCE ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
McKenna Simons
OPTIMIST CLUB OF INTER-CITY SUGAR CREEK SCHOLARSHIP
Wyatt Smith
RONSON MANUFACTURING SKILLED TRADE SCHOLARSHIP
John Winingar, Makayla Marshall, Alexis Dang,
Matthew Sole
GIVE A HELPING GLOVE SCHOLARSHIP
Adin Bunting, McKenna Simons
DUSTIN CONNOR STONE MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Brayden Bodendieck, Devon Hunsaker
LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Lacey Zorn
JEANNIE HUTTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Malia Arnold
JERRY HEDGER SCHOLARSHIP
Ethan Rader
LORI J. ARCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Bella McDowell, John Winingar
FUTURE TEACHERS OF FORT OSAGE SCHOLARSHIP
Bella McDowell, Lillian Beckner, Malia Arnold
CONNIE TRUELOVE SCHOLARSHIP
Ryleigh Gage
BRYAN C. POTTBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Cara Hinkle