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 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 11 recipients were awarded $30,000, including the recipient of the Jason Merrill Memorial Scholarship. |
| 2024-2025 | 12 students were awarded $25,000 in scholarships, including the Jason Merrill Memorial Scholarship recipient. |
| 2023-2024 | 10 students were awarded scholarships totaling $25,000 (including the Jason Merrill Memorial Scholarship) |
| 2022-2023 | 20 students were 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 (fewer 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 2027
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 12, 2027
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 non-family member, preferably ONE from a high school teacher, counselor, or staff member and ONE from an employer, minister, or volunteer experience supervisor.
- Completion of all questions in this online scholarship application
- Demonstrable financial need
- Student Aid Index (SAI) from a completed FAFSA
- Evidence of involvement in co-curricular, community, and/or volunteer activities
ADULT LEARNER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Evidence of a high school diploma or HISET
- Must be a resident of Missouri or Kansas
- Provide ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER 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
- SUBMIT evidence of successful attendance and achievement at a post-secondary institution since receiving the ALKC scholarship
- Be a resident of Missouri or Kansas
- Submit a financial need statement
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a non-relative post-secondary administrator, instructor, or counselor
- Submit the completed FAFSA form with the SAI figure
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2027 Scholarship Applications
High School Senior
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High School Only Parent/Guardian Consent
Adult Learners
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Previous Recipient
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Celebrated Accomplishments
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Several 2026 scholarship recipients attended Boost KC’s June meeting
where chapter members celebrated their accomplishment.
| Student | School Information |
|---|---|
| Elianna Bargmann | West Platte High School |
| Chloe Easton | Smithville High School |
| Avery Foster | Oak Park High School |
| Ryan Hicks | Faith Christian High School |
| Amer Kovac | North Kansas City High School |
| Neema Patel | Lisa Academy |
| Mya Williams | Excelsior Springs High School. The Jason Merrill Memorial Scholarship recipient |
| Tyler Dinh | Returning recipient Washington University |
| Amy Pham | Returning recipient Benedictine College |
| Collin Wilson | Returning recipient University of Missouri, Columbia |
| Desiree Rodriquez | Adult learner Johnson County Community College |
Jason Merrill Memorial Scholarship
The Jason Merrill Scholarship was established by Penny and David Merrill in memory of their son, Jason. The 2025-2026 recipient was Mya Williams from Excelsior Springs High School. She received $5,000 to help with her expenses in attending University of Central Missouri.
