Boost Scholars
The Boost Scholars Program offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and non-traditional students to help cover the cost of pursuing a degree. For many students, this scholarship provides crucial support that makes a post-secondary education possible when they might not have otherwise been able to afford it. The program was established in 2017.
To qualify, students must meet specific eligibility requirements and demonstrate financial need. Applications are available each January and will be posted to this site. The number of scholarships awarded, and the amount of each scholarship may vary annually, depending on the revenue generated by Boost KC.
Scholarship History
| Academic Year | Scholarship Information |
|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 10 students awarded scholarships totaling $25,000 (includes the Jason Merrill Memorial Scholarship) |
| 2022-2023 | 20 students awarded scholarships totaling $37,000 |
| 2021-2022 | 15 students awarded scholarships totaling $30,000 |
| 2020-2021 | 14 students awarded scholarships totaling $35,000 |
| 2019-2020 | 7 students awarded scholarships totaling $7,000 (lower awarded scholarships due to the pandemic) |
| 2018-2019 | 18 students awarded scholarships totaling $20,000 |
| 2017-2018 | 20 students awarded scholarships totaling $20,000 |
Celebrated Accomplishments
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Several 2024 scholarship recipients attended Boost KC’s June meeting where members celebrated their accomplishments.
AnneMarie Ball
Anya Banks
Marin Chamberlin
Tyler Dinh
Nikos Guerrero
Dylan Pearce
Collin Rumsey
Haili Stubbs
Reina Suzuki
Charlie Vitale
Center High School
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia
Park Hill High School
Park Hill High School
Winnetonka High School
St. Pius X High School
Smithville High School
Truman State University
Winnetonka High School
David and Penny Merrill proudly presented the first Jason Merrill Memorial Scholarship to Park Hill High School senior Tyler Dinh at the school’s awards ceremony.
Center High School senior AnneMarie Ball was thrilled to receive her Boost KC scholarship from member Barb Schulte.
