Scholarship
The Scholarship 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 Scholarship Program was established in 2017.
To qualify, students must meet specific eligibility requirements and demonstrate financial need. Applications are available each January. The number of scholarships awarded, and the amount of each scholarship may vary annually, depending on the revenue generated by Boost KC.
Applicant Info
Scholarships
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 |
Scholarship Application Criteria
APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF MISSOURI OR KANSAS
APPLICATIONS WILL BE POSTED IN JANUARY 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 14, 2025
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR & PAST RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Official high school transcript
- ACT or SAT score
- Two letters of recommendation from an adult, such as a high school teacher, high school counselor, or non-family member
- Completed FAFSA form with Student Aid Index (SAI) provided
- Evidence of involvement in co-curricular and community activities
ADULT LEARNER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Evidence of a high school diploma or HISET
- Must be a resident of Missouri or Kansas
- Provide ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER, or ASVAB scores
- One letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, organizational counselor, or employer who is not a relative
- Completed FAFSA form with SAI provided
PREVIOUS RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- An official transcript from the post-secondary institution(s) attended since receiving an ALKC scholarship
- Must be a resident of Missouri or Kansas
- One letter of recommendation from a non-relative post-secondary administrator, instructor, or counselor
- Completed FAFSA form with the SAI figure
Celebrated Accomplishments
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Several 2024 scholarship recipients attended Boost KC’s June meeting where chapter 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 chapter member Barb Schulte.
