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 post-secondary education. 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
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| Academic Year | Scholarship Information |
|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 12 students awarded scholarships totaling $35,000 (includes the Jason Merrill Memorial Scholarship) |
| 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 |
Grace Moppins, the Jason Merrill Memorial Scholarship 2025 winner, pictured with Penny Merrill.
Celebrated Accomplishments
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Several 2025 scholarship recipients attended Boost KC’s June meeting where members celebrated their accomplishments5
Caroline Brokas
Grayson Grove
Jarren Jacobs
Avery Maynes
Grace Moppins
Amy Pham
Kayla Richardson
Tuyet-My Tran
Collin Wilson
Nyla Banks
Reina Suzuki
Christina Middleton
St. Pius X High School
Excelsior Springs High School
Liberty High School
Smithville High School
Platte County High School
Seton Home Study
St. Pius X High School
Oak Park High School
Platte County High School
Returning recipient — University of Missouri
Returning recipient — Truman State University
Adult Learner
