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00006

Terry Halloran

Memorial

Scholarship $200

Campus of Attendance: Maple Woods

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: 2.0 GPA

Enrollment Status: At least 6 credit hours

Financial Need Required: No

Other: Must be re-entry/non-traditional student

Must be enrolled in an AA, AAS or Certification Training program or a student preparing

to transfer to a four-year institution.

00007

I. Selden Catlin

Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




00008

Daisy White

Drummond Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available

Campus of Attendance: Longview

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: First preference to Education




Daisy worked to earn her teaching degree from Warrensburg and after two years was

able to teach in the Lee's Summit City schools. In the early 1940s she taught in a one

room schoolhouse in Longview, Washington (which is near Mt. Saint Helen). During the

Second World War she returned home to Lee's Summit to care for her aging parents.

After their deaths she married her college sweetheart, Clyde N. Drummond, and they

made their home in Oceanside, CA where she taught for the next twenty years before

retiring in 1966.

00009

Oscar M & Randall E

Olney Memorial

Scholarship Fund for

Native Americans

Based on

available funds

Requires written recommendation

from an instructor or school

counselor AND a one-page essay

answering the question, "Why is

receiving this scholarship important

to me?"

Campus of Attendance: Any

Residency: In-district


(includes Child Growth & Development) or

Business

Academic Performance: 2.5 college GPA or 3.0

high school GPA


Financial Need Required: Yes, first preference to Pell grant eligible

Other: Must be planning to transfer to a four-year institution. First preference to students

who are 1/4 blood of registered tribe, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander.

Number Awards: 1 per semester

Renewal: Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and enrolled and attending at least 6 credit hours.

Selection of recipient will be made by the MCC Foundation and notification sent to the

Olney Memorial Scholarship .

Oscar dedicated over half of his life to education of youth. He began teaching in Southern

California at the elementary level. His ambition was to instill knowledge and confidence in

the hearts and minds of young people. Randy worked as the Tribal Employment Rights

Officer for the Yakama Indian Nation in Toppenish, Washington. He was elected

Chairman of the Board and held that position for 15 years. Randy was nationally

recognized and respected as a Champion for Native Americans in the areas of education,

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00012

Lori Barrows

Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


from the Vet Tech Program

Coordinator AND an essay titled

"Why Receiving This Scholarship is

Important to Me."


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Animal Health Technology


Enrollment Status: At least 9 credit hours in the

Vet Tech program

Financial Need Required: First preference to those with need

Other: Must be a second-year student in veterinary technology with a strong commitment

to complete the program.

Vet Tech Program Coordinator selects the recipient(s) of the scholarship based on the

criteria suggested by the Barrows family with excellence in academics and technical skills

being the primary considerations and financial need a secondary consideration only.

In 1973, Lori was a member of the first class of the Veterinary Technology program at

Maple Woods Community College (a program her soon-to-be husband, Dr. G. T.

Barrows, and other Northland veterinarians helped establish). There she distinguished

herself as not only an excellent student, but also someone who was highly motivated and

had exceptional technical skill. In 1977, Lori was killed in a tragic car accident. To

remember her and her talent, family and friends established the Lori B. Barrows Memorial

Scholarship Fund. The scholarship provides assista

00020

Miles Blim Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available



Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: Any



In 1964, Dr. Blim became the first president of the Metropolitan Junior College. Those

who attended Kansas City Junior College will remember Dr. Miles G. Blim. He served as

a dean, assistant dean and a history instructor.

00021

Mark William Atkins

Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any


Enrollment Status: At least 6 hours

Financial Need Required: Yes

Other: First preference to a Raytown High School graduate. Second preference to a

Raytown South High School graduate. If Raytown or Raytown South graduate not

available, another student demonstrating financial need may be selected.

Mark Atkins was a student studying biology at Longview during 1979 and 1980. He was a

very bright student who approached his studies with enthusiasm and dedication.

00032

Gage Carman

Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available

Campus of Attendance: Longview, Maple

Woods, or Penn Valley

Residency: Any

Area of Study: First preference to Chemistry,

second preference to Biology




Other: Award not to exceed in-district tuition and fees. Second year student, award two

consecutive semesters to same student.

Mr. Carman taught chemistry at the old Junior College.

00038

Harry & Edith Darby

Foundation

Scholarship $200/semester

Campus of Attendance: Penn Valley

Residency: Any

Area of Study: Associate in Arts




Renewal: Renewable for a second semester if 15 hours are completed in the first term

with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Other: Must have first semester sophomore status (completed at least 24 credit hours)

and be actively seeking an Associates in Arts degree with the intent of transferring to a

four-year bachelor's degree granting institute.

Harry Darby was a United States Senator from Kansas. He served in the United States

Army during the World War I, rising to the rank of captain. After the war he became

successful in business ventures in several different fields including insurance, steel,

railroads, utilities and banking. The Darby's set up this scholarship to honor outstanding

students recognizing academic excellence and leadership qualities.




00057

Educator's



from an instructor or a high school

counselor.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Education, Teaching, or

Counseling




00064

Medora J Higgs Art

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


from an instructor.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Art


Enrollment Status: Any


00067

Jonathan Pepper

Eskridge

Scholarship

Based on funds

available



counselor AND documentation of

involvement in community activities

(scouting, etc.).


Residency: Platte County, Missouri

Area of Study: Any




Other: Graduate from the Platte County, MO School District. Must be self-identified as

learning disabled in Disability Support Services office at Maple Woods.

Renewal: Maintain a 2.0 GPA.

00068

Jacob Karol

Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available

Requires an essay describing "How

this scholarship will benefit me."


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Engineering preferred



Financial Need: Yes For promising and needy students, particularly engineering students.

00069

Kellogg & Margaret

Falls Scholarship

Based on funds

available


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Humanities (e.g. Art History,

Foreign Language, History, Literature, Mass

Communications, Music, Philosophy, Political

Science, Psychology, Sociology, Speech &

Drama)




Other: Must enroll in a 200 level or higher class in the expressed area of study during the

term of the scholarship.

Renewal: Maintain 3.0 GPA

Margaret Falls came to MCC (then the Kansas City Junior College) in 1964 and was an

English teacher at Penn Valley until her retirement in 1982. When her husband Kellogg

died in 1962, Falls set up a fund in his memory, hoping it would eventually reach a self-

sustaining amount. When she died in 1999, she assured it would. Her will placed

$25,000 into that fund (the fund also collects donations from co-workers, friends and

former students). Falls also gave to other institutions-more than half her estate went to

charity.

00079

Lashbrook Family

Memorial




counselor.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Electronics technology preferred -

or related field as an acceptable alternative




Renewal: Maintain 2.5 GPA and complete at least 6 credit hours if part-time, and 75% of

credit hours attempted if full-time.




00084

Ray M Lawless

Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


from an instructor.

Campus of Attendance: Longview, Maple

Woods, or Penn Valley


Area of Study: Liberal Arts




Other: Awarded for two semesters immediately preceding graduation. Must have

achieved a minimum of 24 credit hours in liberal arts at MCC. Agreement by student to

attend a four-year institution after MCC graduation and to pursue a bachelor's degree in

liberal arts.

Dr. Lawless served Metropolitan Junior College for thirty years. He was the Chairman of

the English Department on the McGee Campus for twenty years prior to his retirement in

1967. He authored a book, "Folksingers and Folksongs in America," a reference book on

folklore first published in 1960, and again in 1965.

00086

Learning Disability

Association of

Missouri Scholarship

Up to 50% of

total expenses


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any




Other: Must have a learning disability (not due to head injury). Student must be registered

with campus Disability Support Services

00088

Mr. & Mrs. William A

Lewis Memorial



from an instructor.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: English or Communications

Academic Performance: 2.5 cumulative GPA

with 3.0 GPA in English and Communications

classes


Financial Need Required: No Other: Must have already completed at least 24 credit hours.

00098

Robert P Lyons

Scholarship

Books and in-

district fees cost

only


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any




Renewal: Reapply each semester

Robert P. Lyons was a graduate of Yale Law school and practiced law in Kansas City. He

was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1966 and helped pave the way for the

development of MCC-Penn Valley, MCC-Longview, and MCC-Maple Woods.

00099

Harold A Manker

Scholarship

Tuition/fees for 6

in-district credit

hour cost

Requires letter from a non-family

member verifying your lineage

(relationship) and appropriate

identification as the person

described in the letter.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any leading to a degree or

certificate




Other: Must be a direct descendant of a former U.S. Postal Service railway mail service

worker or if no student can be identified with these credentials, then applicant must be a

U.S. Postal Service worker or dependent.

Renewal: Renewable to current recipient until graduation if he/she maintains eligibility.

The Harold A. Manker Scholarship was founded by the Railway Mail Association to

benefit descendents of the Association. Harold A. Manker, a former postal official, served

as the President of the Kansas City Railway Mail Association. He is remembered for his

work on the national level, and for his longtime service as a champion of Railway Mail

Association causes. As a workers' advocate in Washington, Harold labored diligently with

Congressional committees and individual lawmakers to help make sure Railway Mail

Association members were not discriminated against when it came to pay, retirement, and

work standards.

00102

Murray Bobbitt

Memorial

Scholarship

In-district fees

cost only and/or

books


from an instructor or college

counselor.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




Other: First preference to international students.





00104

Maple Woods Staff

Association

Scholarship

In-district fees

cost only


from a member of the Maple

Woods staff.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any




00112

Dr. Charles A.

Messner Scholarship

$150 for full-time

or $75 for part-

time student


Residency: Any

Area of Study: French or Spanish degree




Other: Must have already completed at least 24 credit hours with at least 12 hours taken

at MCC-Longview, including three credit hours in a foreign language with a "B" average.

Must be currently enrolled in at least one foreign language course.

00118

Maple Woods

Memorial Book Fund

Scholarship Varies


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any degree, no certificates




Renewable: No

00120

Russell P Needham

Memorial

Scholarship Varies



Area of Study: Physical Education




Other: Must be a graduate from a high school in the MCC district (Belton, Blue Springs,

Center, Fort Osage, Grandview, Hickman Mills, Kansas City, Independence, Lee Summit,

North Kansas City, Park Hill, Raytown).

00123

R.L. Pease Memorial

Scholarship

Covers the cost

of one three-

hour business

course


from the Penn Valley Business

Division Chair.



Area of Study: Business




Renewable: No

Established in the memory of Mr. Pease who spent twenty years on the staff of the

Business Departments of Kansas City Junior College and Penn Valley Community

College. Must be studying business. One scholarship per year.

00124

Garland & Amie Britt

Nichols Scholarship

Based on funds

available


Residency: Any

Area of Study: English or Communications

Academic Performance: 3.0 GPA in English and

2.5 cumulative GPA



Whether the setting was the classroom or the home, Nebraska natives Garland and Amie

Britt Nichols transformed the world around them as teachers, skillfully imparting to their

four children and countless pupils a passion for learning, the desire to accomplish much

in life, and the confidence to succeed. And it is against this backdrop that the Garland

and Amie Britt Nichols Scholarship for English and journalism students was established at

Metropolitan Community College in 1983 by Mary Ellen Nichols Johnston, Betty Claire

Nichols Charles, Richard Garland Nichols, and Martha Ann Nichols Swegle in memory of

their parents.

00128

NTMA Leo Holder

Memorial Machining

Scholarship At least $500


from an instructor, school counselor

or an employer; resume describing

interests, classes, and any work-

related activities voluntary or paid;

and 500-word or less essay stating

career goals and why you should

receive this.

Also requires an NTMA Ivan and Holder

Scholarship application. Go to:

http://www.kcntma.org/ntma-scholarship.html to

download application. Submit with the supporting

documentation by July 1st (Fall

Semester) and December 1st (Spring Semester) of applicable year.

Campus of Attendance: Business & Technology

Residency: Any

Area of Study: Manufacturing industry related discipline




Other: Must be at least 18 years old at time of class start. Must also be a current high

school senior or graduate.

Number of Awards: Up to 3

Renewal: Reapply each year




00132

Jim and Mary Reefer

Scholarship

Tuition, fees,

and books

Requires a letter of

recommendation from an instructor

and a brief letter from the dean of

student services.



Area of Study: Any




Other: For students intending on earning an undergraduate degree, who plan to transfer

to a four year baccalaureate degree granting institution.

Renewal: Maintain 3.5 GPA and have financial need.

00136

Karen Krekel

Rothove Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


from an instructor.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Nursing or other health

occupation




Other: Must be recommended by the Health

Occupations Division of MCC. Renewal: 3.0 GPA during semester receiving award

00140

Reading Center

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




Other: Must be a student in the MCC-Longview Lindamood-Bell Reading Program or

similar literacy program

(Longview Individualized Program). The Longview Reading Center Scholarship

Committee will select recipient(s).

Student submits completed scholarship application form to the reading Center; the

Reading Center Scholarship Committee selects recipient(s). A copy of the application

form and notice of award is given to the Financial Aid Office.

00141

Mildred L. Rowe

Memorial

Scholarship

Up to

$260/semester

($50 of it for

books)



or counselor.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any



Financial Need Required: No. First preference to student not receiving other financial

aid.

Other: Preference given to a student who has demonstrated community involvement in

some area.


In memory of Mildred L. Rowe, a long-time employee of MCC.

00143

Wayne Robuck

Scholarship $250


from an instructor.

Campus of Attendance: Longview or Penn Valley

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Allied Health or Science

Academic Performance: 2.0 cumulative GPA

with 2.5 GPA in Health and Science classes



Other: Must have already completed some college credit hours.

Renewal: Continue to meet criteria.

00149B

Administrative

Center Staff

Association

Scholarship

Based on funds

available



counselor.

Campus of Attendance: Blue River

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: 2.5 cumulative MCC

GPA or 2.5 high school GPA if first time

freshman



Renewal: One additional semester upon completion of all the prior semester coursework.

Minimum 2.5 MCC cumulative GPA and 2.5 semester GPA.

00149L

Administrative

Center Staff

Association

Scholarship Varies



counselor.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any



freshman








00149M

Administrative

Center Staff

Association

Scholarship

Based on funds

available



counselor.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any



freshman





00149P

Administrative

Center Staff

Association

Scholarship

Based on funds

available.



counselor.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any



freshman





00153

MCC Foundation

Board of Directors'

Scholarship

Books and in-

district tuition &

fees cost only


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any




Renewal: Reapply each semester

00156

William Volker

Memorial

Scholarship

In-district fees

cost only


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any




In the 1920's, William Volker endowed the first scholarship for the Kansas City Junior

College; he chose to remain anonymous. However, at the time of his death that

scholarship became the William Volker Memorial Scholarship.

00157

Ruth Voorhees

Memorial

Scholarship

Tuition, certain

books or on-

campus child

care



counselor AND a one-page essay

answering the question, "How This

Scholarship Will Help Me Achieve

My Career Goals"


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Social Sciences, preferrably

Sociology




Other: Must be a re-entry student planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting

institution to complete a degree in social science or sociology.

Renewal: Continue to meet criteria

00158

Larry L. Spohn

Scholarship

Based on funds

available

Requires documentation of

honorable service in the military.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: First preference to Business or

Social Science


Enrollment Status: At least 6 credit hours, first

preference to at least 12 credit hours


Other: Must have previous military experience. Preference to students with intent to

transfer to a four-year bachelor's degree granting institution.


Larry Spohn was a 1963 graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, NY, and was

a career military officer. After military service he was employed at MCC as director of the

Life Plan program, director of the Veterans' Entrpreneurship program, and was on the BIA

faculty. Larry had a life-long interest in government, military, and educational issues.

This scholarship is a tribute to Larry's vision.

00160

Patricia M Walsh

Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any


Enrollment Status: 6-11 credit hours


Renewal: Must maintain 2.0 GPA

The Patricia M. Walsh Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in May, 1974, as a

perpetuating annual scholarship fund. Patricia Walsh was a very active student at the

Maple Woods campus. She was involved with the Geology Club and was a Maple Woods

cheerleader. She was killed in the spring of 1974 in a motorcycle and bike accident.




00161

Fran & Wally Good

Re-Entry

Scholarship

In-district fees

cost only



or a current employer. Also requires

a Good Re-entry Scholarship

application.

Campus of Attendance: Blue River or Longview


Area of Study: Any




Other: Award will pay in-district fees for a full-time or part-time re-entry student (out of

school for 5 or more years) (Pays in-district fees only for resident of metropolitan Kansas

City, Mo, Jackson, Clay or Platte Counties in Missouri) enrolled at MCC-Longview or

MCC-Blue River. Must be a re-entry student (out of school five or more years). Cannot

have earned more than 64 hours already. Previous awards ranged from $100-$500.

Selection of recipient is made by a quorum of the Good Advisory Board after interviewing

candidates.

Fran taught English at the Metropolitan Community College for 25 years. She was the

driving force behind the establishment of the child care center and the reentry center. In

1985, Fran and several Longview reentry alumnae began their quest for financial

assistance for women reentry students. From an initial goal of $5,000 that would create

an endowed scholarship, the dream has grown to an endowment of nearly $26,000. Wally

Good taught biology at Southwest H

00162

William J. Mann

Scholarship $250

Campus of Attendance: Longview, Maple Woods

or Penn Valley

Residency: In-state

Area of Study: Education




Renewal: Must reapply each semester

Other: Must be involved in student government or community volunteer service

activities.

Dr. William J. Mann retired from the Chancellorship of The Metropolitan Community

Colleges at the end of 1992. During his fifteen years at the helm of the colleges, he has

led the effort to make the colleges eligible for bonds for capital improvements; he oversaw

a twenty-two million dollar building program on the Longview and Maple Woods

campuses; he established the multi-million dollar Business, Industry and Agency training

program; he brought the Francis Institute to Metropolitan Community College; he

developed the concept, and led the implementation of the TALENT (teacher preparation)

program; and he oversaw the doubling of enrollment growth at the three campuses.

00163

Jane & John

Strandberg

Scholarship

In-district tuition,

fees and books

Requires written recommendations

from an instructor and from the

dean of student services.

Campus of Attendance: Blue River, Longview,

Maple Woods or Penn Valley


Area of Study: Any Associate in Arts degree




Other: Must have already earned at least 32 credit hours and plan to transfer to a four-

year institution.


Jane was born on December 1,1915, in Shell Lake, WI, grew up there, and graduated

from the University of Wisconsin in 1943. Jane worked as a librarian at TWA in Kansas

City before marrying John J. Strandberg in 1947. Jane, along with her husband, Jack,

who died in 1992, were quiet philanthropists whose generous giving enhanced the many

causes and cultural institutions in which they believed.

00165

Mary Ellen Zimola

Book Scholarship

Up to $100 for

books and

supplies


from an instructor or college

counselor.



Area of Study: Any




Renewal: Maintain qualifications

The late Mary Ellen Zimola was a very devoted and caring instructor. Recognizing the

need for students to have appropriate learning materials, she was continually concerned

about their inability to purchase their textbooks.




00169

Thomas S. Kessler

Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


from an instructor/counselor or a

personal statement of why you are

applying for this scholarship.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any




Other: Must have a documented disability verified by Longview's Disability Support

Services office. Award can be used for tuition, books, transportation or other educational

needs.


September 12, 1997, began well for Tom Kessler, 46-year-old public information officer at

MCC-Longview. His plans for the United Way campaign were taking shape and he'd

received praise for an article he had written. He left work in high spirits. The day ended

tragically. He died in his sleep that night, leaving his wife, two sons and a multitude of

friends and co-workers stunned. This scholarship was set up in his memory.

00170

Longview Automove

Scholarship $500


from an instructor or high school

counselor.



Area of Study: Automotive




Number of Awards: 1

Renewal: Maintain eligibility requirements Must be in the MCC-Longview automotive program, excluding Ford ASSET.

00173

Brisley Phillips Trust

Scholarship

Tuition, fees,

books & lab fees


Residency: Preference Missouri or Kansas

residents

Area of Study: Nursing-LPN certificate, LPN to

RN bridge, Associates RN




Other: Must have been born in America

Renewal: Maintain 2.0 GPA and make acceptable progress in nursing program

00176

Henry W. Bloch

Scholarship (Henry

W. Bloch Scholars

Program)

Half tuition &

fees, other half

matched by

MCC

Requires a written recommendation


counselor AND an essay titled

"How the Bloch Scholarship Will

Impact My Educational and Career

Goals"



Area of Study: Associate of Arts degree with

intent to complete a Bachelor's degree at the

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

Academic Performance: 2.5 College GPA


Financial Need Required: Yes and be Pell Eligible

Renewal: Scholarships are renewable annually. To remain eligible for scholarship

renewal, Bloch Scholars must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester

and remain in good academic standing. The educational institution can allow the Bloch

Scholar to withdraw from course work for up to one year, or can place a Bloch Scholar on

probation for lack of academic success for one semester. In these cases, the educational

institution can reconsider scholarship renewal for the next semester.

Other: An interview is required. Must be a graduating high school senior, have attained a

GED, or a current MCC-Penn Valley student with a cumulative 2.5 GPA. If a current

student at Donnelly or Penn Valley, must not have earned more than 30 credits. Agree to

release contact, personal, academic, and financial information to MCC, UMKC and H & R

Block Foundation.

00195

Longview Alumni

Club Scholarship $50 - $500


from an instructor, counselor, or

employer, a current transcript, and

a 200-word autobiography.


Residency: In-state

Area of Study: Associate in Arts, Computer

Science, Engineering Science or Applied

Science

Academic Performance: 3.0 GPA (based on high

school records and/or previous college course

work)



Priority given to applications received by April 1 and October 1 for the fall and spring

semesters respectively. The number of awards to be made will be determined each year

based on available funds.





00197

Longview Memorial

Scholarship Varies


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any AAS or AA degree




Renewable: No

Other: Award is at the discretion of the Financial Aid officers and will be awarded as

needed to supplement either a student's tuition and fees or books, uniforms and supplies

The Longview Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of outstanding

administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, and students who, because of their generous and

caring nature, have been remembered by their family and friends with the creation of this

very special scholarship fund.

00198

Irven E. Linscomb

Scholarship

Up to

$1500/semester



counselor.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any




Other: Must be a graduate of any Clay or Platte County high school.

Number of Awards: Based on funds available

Renewal: Maintain 2.0 GPA and send annual letter to the Linscomb Board

00199

Show-Me

Scholarship for

Literacy

Based on funds

available


Residency: In-District

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: No restrictions for initial

award


Financial Need Required: Yes, must have EFC

of 6,000 or less

Renewable for one academic year (fall, spring, summer) Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA

for renewal

Must be a high school senior or first-year MCC student. No restrictions on GPA for initial

award.

Student must require literacy training by testing into a developmental reading course at

any Metropolitan Community College campus

00200

James Gilbert

Memorial

Scholarship

In-district tuition,

books, fees and

labs


from an instructor in the division of

math, engineering or physics

addressing your commitment to the

course and subject matter.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




Other: Must have already completed at least 12

credit hours


James Gilbert taught physics at Longview beginning in 1971. He taught an Internet

course in General Astronomy until the time of his death. One of his many innovative

accomplishments involved making astronomical observation a reality for students through

the construction of a concrete pad in a college pasture.

00201

Don Loegering

Scholarship $200



counselor.



Area of Study: Ford ASSET program




Number of Awards: 1 Renewal: Maintain eligibility requirements

00202

Ric Efros Memorial

Scholarship

In-district fees

cost only


from the Project ABLE director.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




Other: Must be involved with Longview

Disabilities Support Services

Ric Efros originally started working for Project Success at MCC-Penn Valley. He

volunteered with the ABLE program at Longview and was a strong advocate for students

with disabilities. His loving family and friends continue to support his memory by donating

to this scholarship. Must be involved with Longview Disability Support Services.

00204

General Scholarship

Fund

Based on funds

available


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any



Financial Need Required: No Renewal requires a 2.0 GPA. Reapply each year.




00207

Jeanne Marie

Neeland Scholarship

Fund

Tuition/fees and

books for

required degree

courses

Requires letter of recommendation

from a previous chemistry or

physics teacher indicating student's

aptitude for success in the physical

science program selected and

motivation to complete the

coursework for a bachelor's degree.



Area of Study: Chemistry or Physics




Other: Student must be a graduating senior with at least a 3.0 GPA from a Kansas City

area high school or a current MCC student with at least a 3.0 GPA. Must have

successfully completed one full academic year of Algebra and one full academic year of

Chemistry or Physics, preferably in high school. Must have completed one semester in

their selected Chemistry or Physics major course of study with at least a 3.0 grade. Must

have intent to earn a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or physics.

Recommendation letter from chemistry or physics teacher must indicate a student's

aptitude for success in the physical science program they have selected and have the

motivation to complete course work necessary to complete a bachelor's degree. First

semester exempt for a high school student on obtaining a recommendation.

Selection is made by the MCC Foundation.

Renewal: Maintain 3.0 GPA and meet with advisor each semester for approval of

enrollment in selected courses. Receive c

00208

Harry A. King

Scholarship $250



counselor.



Area of Study: American History or Political

Science





Harry was a World War II Navy veteran and a retired professor of American History and

Government at MCC-Maple Woods. A talented artist, his work for the Treasury of

American Design is on file at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

00212

Kitty & Pat O'Brien

Nursing Scholarship

Tuition, books

and lab fees




Residency: Any

Area of Study: Associate Degree in Nursing

(ADN) program




Other: Must have already completed at least 6 credit hours in the Associate Degree in

Nursing (ADN) program. Selection made by the O'Brien Nursing Scholarship

Committee.

Renewal: Must enrolled in a at least 6 credit hours for the next semester in the award

year.

Morris R. O'Brien "Pat" was a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps and received the

Air Medal for his service as an observation pilot during World War II. He worked as a civil

engineer and was co-owner and former president of CES Construction Company. Pat

was always very proud and supportive of Kitty's nursing career. Catherine J. Hare

O'Brien "Kitty" was born on March 20, 1921 in Independence. She graduated first in her

nursing class from Providence St. Margaret's Hospital. Kitty was a veteran of World War

II and served as a first lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps European Theater of

Operations. Kitty's career roles included industrial nurse, in-service instructor and

pediatric nursing. Kitty was the first

00213

Dillingham Family

Endowment

Scholarship $250




Residency: Clay or Platte counties in Missouri

Area of Study: Any




Other: Student applies for scholarship at the end of first year (30 hours completed in

degree program) for assistance in the second year. Preference is given to students that

intend to complete a bachelor's degree in history or political science.

Number of Awards: 1

Renewable: Must reapply each year




00215

Herbert F. Kramer

Fund Scholarship

Based on funds

available


Residency: Any

Area of Study: First preference to a math/science

related field or pre-engineering




Other: Must have already completed at least 12 credit hours. Must take a math course

(MATH 100 and higher) each semester scholarship is given.


00220

Community Show-

Me Scholarship Varies


Residency: Any

Area of Study: First preference to Veterinary

Technology students



Financial Need Required: Yes, must be Pell

grant eligible

00230

Veterinary

Technology Club

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


from the MCC-Maple Woods

veterinary technology program

coordinator.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Must be enrolled in the Veterinary

Technology program




Renewal: Requires written recommendation from the MCC-Maple Woods veterinary

technology program coordinator.

00231

Arthur Kraft

Memorial for the

Visual Arts

Scholarship Up to $500

Requires letter of recommendation

from an MCC-Penn Valley art

instructor.


Residency: Metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri;

or Clay, Platte or Jackson counties in Missouri;

or Johnson or Wyandotte counties in Kansas

Area of Study: Visual Arts, including sculpture



Financial Need Required: Yes (applied for Pell Grant)

Number of Awards: Up to 4

A true native of Kansas City, Kraft graduated from Southwest High School and attended

the Kansas City Art Institute before attending the School of Fine Arts at Yale. He worked

for major New York magazines during his professional career. His work was showcased

in London, Paris, Rome and New York. Kraft left a legacy in Kansas City for many to see

on the Country Club Plaza with his artwork "Court of the Penguins."

00233

Murray Family

Scholarship

Based on funds

available

A recommendation letter from an

instructor or counselor


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




Renewal: Must reapply each year




00234

Virginia Louise

Childers Education

Fund Scholarship Varies


from Belton Presbyterian church (if

you are an active church member).


Residency: First preference to a female active

member of Belton Presbytarian Church who is

recommended by the church's Session. Second

preference to a female resident of Belton School

District.

Area of Study: Any, but must be in re-entry program at MCC-Longview.



Financial Need Required: Yes, must be Pell grant eligible

Other: Preference to female students. Must have motivation and intent to complete

degree or certificate.

Number of Awards: 1

Renewal: Maintain 2.8 GPA. Continue to meet other eligibiltiy requirements.

She graduated from Union Star High School, 1958, as valedictorian and received a

Bachelor of Arts from Missouri Valley College. From the University of Missouri,

Columbia, she earned a Masters of Science in Education, 1966, and a Masters in Arts in

Library and Information Science, 1972. She served as school librarian media specialist in

the Hickman Mills School District, 1972-1993 (Reference Librarian, Hickman Mills High

School, 1972-1981; Librarian, Johnson Elementary School, 1981-1982; Symington

Elementary School, 1982-199l). Earlier she taught fifth grade at Cambridge Elementary

00235

Wright-Seburn

Scholarship

Based on funds

available



counselor. Also requires essay

describing "How this scholarship

will benefit me" and a letter of

personal reference.

Campus of Attendance: Any, but first preference

to Penn Valley


Area of Study: Any degree but first preference to

Business




Renewal: Maintain 3.0 GPA and other eligibility requirements. Reapply yearly.

The Wright-Seburn Scholarship fund was established in 2003, in loving memory of Opal

Seburn, who was a former student of the Junior College of Kansas City prior to it

becoming the Metropolitan Community College District it is today. The Scholarship was

set up by Dr. Dorothy Wright, who spent more than 40 years at Metropolitan Community

College, first as an instructor, then Counselor, Registrar, Dean of Instruction, and Acting

President of the Penn Valley Community College. Throughout her career, it was not

uncommon for Dr. Wright to assist students who were having financial difficulties with

paying tuition and fees, or purchasing books. Many of those students who were helped by

Dr. Wright never knew that the "emergency monies" that were mysteriously found actually

came out of her own pocket. After Dr. Wright's passing in 2007, the scholarship is

continuing to carry on with her mission of helping students i

00236

Graphic

Communications

International Union

Local 235-M

Scholarship $500



counselor.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Graphic Art, Digital Prepress or

related area




Other: Must have already completed 3 credit hours. Preference to Graphic

Communications International Union Local 235 members or their immediate family.

Number of Awards: 2

00237

Corinthian Nutter

Civil Rights

Scholarship $250



counselor.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Criminal Justice or enrollment in

Learning in Community course (CRJU101 &

HIST121)




Other: First preference to student with no other source of funding. Selection of recipients

determined by a committee consisting of faculty members from the following departments:

criminal justice, sociology, history and/or counseling.

Renewable: No

In memory of Ms. Corinthian "Clay" Nutter, an elementary school teacher whose fight for

equal rights in public education helped pave the way for the historic Brown vs. the Topeka

Board of Education desegregation decision. Ms. Nutter passed away February 11, 2004.

Currently, the scholarship supports students enrolled in a Civil Rights Learning

Community that teaches criminal justice and history from a civil rights perspective. Must

take Learning Community (CRJU 101 & HIST 121-for credit) or if Learning Community no

longer exists, then student must be enrolled in the criminal justice program.




00239

Blue River Legacy

Scholarship Varies



counselor.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any




Other: Scholarship available a maximum of 4 semesters, not including summers.

Renewal: Maintain 2.5 GPA and complete at least 6 credit hours per semester

00241

Jeremiah Dawson

Nail Memorial

Scholarship

In-district tuition

and fees cost

only

Requires resume, portfolio and an

essay describing "Why I want this

scholarship" and "My plans for

working in the performing arts in

the future."


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Performing Arts




Other: Applications reviewed by committee made up of MCC-Blue River Theater Director,

Division Chair,a nd Dean.


Jeremiah Dawson Nail graduated from Blue River Community College in 2003. He started

Nail Productions soon after graduation and had a reputation as an excellent set and light

designer. In 2003 he directed "Arsenic and Old Lace" for Blue Springs City Theatre, being

the youngest director hired by them. He was also the youngest person to receive Blue

Springs City Theatre's "Theatre Person of the Year". He received multiple awards while

attending Blue River Community College. His name appeared on over 70 productions in

the Kansas City area including Longview Community College, Just Off Broadway Theatre,

and American Heartland Theatre. Jeremiah loved the theatre: especially set and light

design. At the time of his death he was producing a series of one act plays.

00242

Joann & Carl

Thompson Educator

Scholarship Varies



counselor. Also requires an essay

describing why you chose a career

in education.






Financial Need Required: First preference to

those with need

Other: Selection by Thompson Family and their committee

Number of Awards: 1


00244

Baptist Trinity

Lutheran Legacy

Foundation Nursing

Show-Me

Scholarship

Tuition, fees and

books



counselor. Plus a one page essay

answering the question, "What I

hope to contribute to the community

by going to nursing school."


Residency: Any



Financial Need Required: Yes, first preference to

Pell grant eligible

Area of Study: Advanced nursing degrees (e.g. Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse-

Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified RN, Anesthetist)

Number of Awards: 5


00247

Wayne E Giles

Scholarship

Based on funds

available



counselor.


Residency: Missouri






After 22 years with the Metropolitan Community College, Chancellor Dr. Wayne E. Giles

announced his retirement effective June 30, 2005. As a surprise retirement gift, this

scholarship was established in his honor.

00253

Jacqueline I. Snyder

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


from an instructor.


Residency: Missouri





00256

Helen Ann White

Memorial

Scholarship Varies



or counselor.



Area of Study: Any




Helen received her Bachelor and Master degrees prior to her employment at MCC-Penn

Valley. For over 18 years, she excelled instructionally as a Computer Specialist. This

memorial is a fitting tribute to her work and dedication to learning.




00257

World Citizen

Scholarship Varies

Requires an essay of 500 words or

less on "How will an MCC

education help you make a

difference in the world?"

Campus of Attendance: Any, first preference to

Penn Valley

Residency: International F1

Area of Study: Any




Other: Immigration Status = F1 student and must have an I-20 from MCC.

Renewal: Up to 4 semesters if continue to meet criteria

The World Citizen Scholarship was started in December 2005 in order to create an

opportunity for international students to pursue their goals at MCC.

00259

Nancy Smith Brune

Scholarship Varies


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Business



Financial Need Required: Yes, first preference to

Pell grant eligible

Other: First preference to females

Nancy Smith Brune was the president of ACS Data Search, Nancy also served for 12

years as a member of the Executive Exchange, an advisory group of established women

business owners. Nancy was a leader in Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program

(HEMP) where she served on the Board of Directors and its marketing committee,

culminating in the launch of HEMP's website. Nancy's friends and family have established

an endowed scholarship in her name.

00260

Bridge Home for

Children Scholarship Varies

Requires written documentation

from Bridge Home for Children or

other organization verifying

student's foster status history.

Campus of Attendance: Any, but priority to MCC-

Penn Valley student (unless accepted into a

specific program at another MCC campus, i.e.

Longview automotive, Maple Woods veterinary

technology, etc.).

Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performence: Any



Other: First preference to current or former resident of the Bridge Home for Children.

Second preference to other persons who have been in foster care in the state of Missouri.

Renewable: From fall to spring

00266

Assurant Employee

Benefits Scholarship

for Students with

Disabilities Varies



counselor.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




Other: : To provide assistance to students to purchase books in alternative formats,

support deaf students with literacy class fees, support tuition and fees for students with

diagnosed disabilities with tuition and fees not covered by any other assistance.


00270

Malcolm T. Wilson

Difference Maker

Scholarship

Based on funds

available

Requires 500 word essay titled

"What Have You Personally Done

to Demonstrate Diversity is

Important to You?" AND a 500 word

essay titled "Why Do You Need

This Scholarship".

Campus of Attendance: Any, Preference first

award to Blue River

Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: 2.5 high school GPA,

GED equivalent, or 2.0 MCC GPA



Other: One scholarship awarded at MCC-Blue River and one at any other MCC campus.

Renewal: Can be funded for up to a two-year period (fall and spring semesters).

Kansas City lost one of its greatest treasures with the loss of Malcolm T. Wilson on July

30, 2011. Malcolm's tenure with Metropolitan Community College spanned twenty-five

years during which he served in a number of capacities, including Dean of Student

Development at MCC-Penn Valley, Vice Chancellor for Student Development, Officer

Sponsor for District Workplace Diversity and President of MCC-Blue River. For fourteen

of Malcolm's years at MCC, he served as the Dean of Students at the MCC- Penn Valley

campus. Affectionately known as "Dean Wilson," he touched the lives of countless

individuals.

This scholarship will be awarded to students who want to become "difference makers" in

a multicultural world. There is no particular discipline or major requirement. Students

need only to have a dream and the motivation to go for i

00271

Christy Simpson

Nursing Scholarship

Tuition, books

and lab fees

Requires an essay on why you

have chosen nursing as your career

path and an essay on how this

scholarship will benefit you.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Associate Degree in Nursing

(ADN)




Other: Must have already completed at least 6 credit hours in the ADN program.


Christy Simpson, a steadfast friend, talented musician, and patient gardener, savored her

life for 50 years. She lived her calling at the Children's Mercy Hospital pediatric intensive

care unit, where she worked for 18 years, serving as co-manager of the unit for 5 years.

Her legacy of song and spirit is carried on by the many whose lives are better because

they knew her.




00272

Melvin A Aytes

Scholarship

Based on funds

available



Area of Study: Enrolled in a Political Science

course and plan to earn a bachelor's degree in

Political Science



Financial Need Required: Yes, first preference to Pell grant eligible


Selection made by: Kathy Aytes / MCC Foundation

Must be a U.S. citizen.

In 1961, Mel taught political science at MCC-Longview. He went on to serve as the

governmental relations director for MCC from 1995-2002.

00273

Shirley Fieth Smith

Scholarship $1000

Requires a one-page essay titled

"Characteristics of a Successful

College Student."

Campus of Attendance: Blue River, Longview or

Maple Woods

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: First preference to students

enrolled in Business courses



Financial Need Required: Pell grant eligible


00275

Auriel Clegg Vet

Tech Scholarship $1250/semester


from an instructor. Also requires

one-page essay addressing how

you will use this Vet Tech

scholarship to further your career

goals.


Residency: Kansas or Missouri

Area of Study: Veterinary Technology



Vet Tech program


Other: Student must have already successfully completed at least 10 credit hours in the

Vet Tech program. Selection of recipient will be made by the Auriel Clegg Vet Tech

Scholarship committee.


00277

Frances Jane

Schmiedeler Art

Scholarship

Based on funds

available up to

$250


from an instructor.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Art or Graphic Design




Renewal: Maintain minimum 2.5 GPA

00278

Cristo Rey Kansas

City Scholarship Varies



Area of Study: Any




Other: First preference to students graduating from Cristo Rey-Kansas City. Selection

made by Principal or President of Cristo Rey-Kansas City and submitted in writing to the

MCC Foundation.

Renewal: Completion of 6 credit hours with a GPA of 2.0 or better.

00279

Don Doucette

Scholarship Varies


this scholarship will benefit me".


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any


Financial Need Required: No Renewal: Must reapply each year

00282

Jason R. Martin, MD

Memorial Radiologic

Technology

Scholarship (1970 -

2008) $1000

Requires letter describing your

educational career goals and your

motivation for entering the field of

radiological technology.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Radiologic Technology




Other: Must be 2nd year student

Number of Awards: 1

Renewable: No

He was board-certified radiologist with Iowa Radiology in Des Moines, and was a member

of the Iowa Radiological Society, The Radiological Society of North America, the

American College of Radiology, the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound, the American

Roentgen Ray Society and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He was a

presenter at RSNA in 1987 and in 2007. His interests ranged from photography to ballet

to flying, and he pursued those interests with intensity and passion. He never accepted

the status quo and always wanted to pursue his interests to the next level. A licensed

glider pilot before he earned his driver's license, he eventually became an instrument-

certified pilot who continued to challenge himself with aerobatics and testing his

instrument flying skills in "real" weather. He began his studies at the University of Iowa on

a ballet scholarship, and his athleticism made him exciting to watch on stage. He also was

known for his dry sense of humor and quick wit




00285

Centurions Legacy

Scholarship

$500 based on

funds available

Requires a written list of community

involvement and/or volunteer

activities that student has

participated in.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any




Other: Must be a graduate of the Kansas City, Missouri school district. Must demonstrate

community involvement.(as shown on required list of community involvement and/or

volunteer activities)

Renewable: No

00286

Heart of America

Kennel Club, Inc.-

Bob & Judy Goodin

Vet Tech

Endowment Fund:

Heart of America

Kennel Club, Inc.-

Bob & Judy Goodin

Veterinary

Technology

Scholarship $1500


from an instructor or employer. Also

requires 500-word essay describing

experience with small and/or large

animals, motivation for choosing

the vet tech field and career

aspirations including desired

employment locale.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Veterinary Technology program




Other: Must be in good standing in the Vet Tech program. Second year students only are

eligible to apply for fall semester scholarship so a GPA can be established whereas 1st

and 2nd year students are eligible to apply for a spring semester scholarship. First

preference to a child of a member of the Heart of America Kennel Club, if any, regardless

of residence location. Essay will be reviewed for substance not style. The MCC-Maple

Woods Vet Tech Director selects the recipient.

Number of Awards: 1 new scholarship each semester (one time award)

Renewable: No

00287

Dinah Athans

Memorial

Scholarship

$1250 year one

& $2500 year

two (if same

person)


from Synergy Services.

Campus of Attendance: Longview, Maple Woods

or Penn Valley


Area of Study: Any




Other: Candidate to be selected by the Director of Grants with Synergy Services.

Number of Awards: 1


Dinah Athans came to Synergy Services as many do, looking for someone to talk to about

circumstances that occurred in her life that she had no control over. The Synergy

counselors gave her their ear, their care and understanding. Dinah came to know that her

opportunity to live the life she desired was through obtaining an education. At the time of

Dinah's death, she was attending the Maple Woods campus of the Metropolitan

Community College of Kansas City, where she was taking 17 hours in the fall of 2008.

After her death, Dinah's friends wanted to do something in Dinah's name that would carry

on her spirit. Listening to and reading comments from her teachers and classmates about

her enthusiasm in class gave them the idea that they wanted to do something to help

others who faced circumstance in life as Dinah had. They wanted to pass on Dinah's

vision t

00288

Harold Baggerly

Scholarship

Tuition and fees

only, not for

books


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any




Number of Awards: 1


00291

Richardson

Educational

Opportunities Trust

Scholarship

Tuition, fees,

books and

equipment


Residency: In-state

Area of Study: Any certificate, not degree-

seeking




Other: First preference to GED applicants. Student can take college credit courses

however, cannot be pursuing a bachelor's degree.


Number of awards: Based on funds available

00292

The Edgar Jimenez

Jr Continued

Learning Scholarship $250/semester



or an employer.

Campus of Attendance: Business &

Technology

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Any




Number of Awards: 1 Renewal: Must complete fall semester with 2.5 GPA




00293

Goodall Technical

Skills Scholarship $500

Student submits a 500 word essay

describing their technical career

goals and a letter of

recommendation from an instructor,

high school teacher, employer or

counselor.


Technology

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: A certificate or degree technical

program offered at MCC-BTC



Financial Need Required: Yes Renewable: No

00296

Tony Singh Music

Scholarship

$500 ($250 per

semester: NOT

summer)


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Must be accepted into the music

program or enrolled in one of the college's music

ensembles.




Number of scholarships awarded: As funds are available

00298

Charlene Anderson

Scholarship

$500 per

academic year

($250 fall and

$250 spring)

Requires letters of recommendation

from one teacher and one

counselor, high school transcript

and documentation of good high

school attendance. Also requires an

essay of at least 500 words titled

"My Future Career Goals and My

Plans for Achieving Them"






Area of Study: First preference to student showing interest in the Culinary Arts/Hospitality

Management field, displayed by having taken culinary arts courses in high school or with

intent to study culinary arts after graduation.

Other: Graduating senior must demonstrate good high school attendance and academic

record.

Number of Awards: 1

In honor of Charlene Anderson who taught Food Service Careers at C.R. Anderson

school for 17 years until her death in 1989.

00299

Don Swanson

Foreign Language

Scholarship

Based on funds

available

Requires recommendation from an

instructor. Also requires a one-page

essay describing both the

experiences that led you to study a

foreign language and your plan to

use the language.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: All




Other: Student should be enrolled in a foreign language course that is not their native

tongue though not an ESL course. This scholarship can also be used to support study

abroad programs in foreign language.

00302

Janet Lee & Richard

D. Rees Veterinary

Technology

Scholarship

$1000 in spring

term only


from a college counselor or a

veterinary technology instructor.

Also requires a 250-word essay

describing your experience with

small and/or large animals and

motivation for choosing veterinary

technology as a field.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Veterinary Technology program



Vet Tech program


Other: Student must be in good standing in the Vet Tech program. Recipient selected by

the Director of Veterinary Technology.

Number of Awards: 1

Renewable: No

Janet was a life-long friend of the Boston Terrier having been born to parents who owned

and bred an "American Gentlemen" at the time of her birth. From her first childhood

puppy named Corky to her adored Happy that was birthday present after her marriage

through her many "Champions", Janet's life was filled with the joy of loving her dogs and

being loved by them. That love ultimately spread to all breeds when she joined the Heart

of America Kennel Club in Kansas City and began 30 years of dedicated service including

the office of Secretary and Board Member for the past 13 years. No job was too big or

too small, too complex or too easy to escape her devotion to the club and the dogs she

loved so deeply.

00304

Katherine Fausset-

Brock Memorial



Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: Any, but first preference

to highest GPA



Other: Must be using or planning to use services for students with disabilities.

Number of Awards: 1




00305

Gwen Robertson

Physical Therapy

Scholarship $500

Student submits essay, "How this

scholarship will benefit me."


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Physical Therapy




Other: Must be a 2nd year Physical Therapy

student.

Gwen Robertson was a faculty member in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at

MCC-Penn Valley for 30 years. She began working part time as the Academic

Coordinator of Clinical Education, supervising the clinical education component of the

program. She was subsequently hired as a full time faculty member and taught in the PTA

program for 29 years. She led the program for twenty four of those years as Program

Coordinator, helping to establish it as a respected program throughout the region.

00307

e2 Metropolitan

Community College



Residency: Missouri, with preference to students

from Andrew, Buchanan or DeKalb counties but

open to students from Clinton, Clay or Platte

counties

Area of Study: Any




Number of Awards: 1

Renewal: Up to 4 semesters when maintaining 2.5 GPA

00308

Murvell McMurry

Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available



counselor AND a 500 word essay

on "My Long Term Goals and How I

Plan to Serve the Community in

Which I Eventually Live and Work"



Area of Study: Any





Other: Applicants must have attended high school within the Kansas City, Missouri School

District and have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preference given to current MCC student but may be awarded to incoming freshman with

minimum 2.5 high school GPA

00309

Robert Smith

Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available

Requires two essays: one


will benefit me" and the other

explaining: "Why you are entering

your chosen field."

Campus of Attendance: Any but first preference

to Longview


Area of Study: Chemistry or medical field (i.e.

allied health, pre-med, dentistry, nursing)





Renewable: Maintain 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hrs.

00311

Maureen and Jerry

Kitzi Early Childhood

Education

Scholarship Fund

Tuition, fees and

books for six

credit hours

Requires written recommendations

from an instructor and a Faculty FFI

(Francis Family Institute) associate

or Maureen or Jerry Kitzi.



Area of Study: Students pursuing credentials in

early childhood development and youth

development.





This scholarship was created in honor of Jerry Kitzi's extraordinary service to the Francis

Institute for Child and Youth Development.

00314

Mary Martin

International Student

Scholarship $1125

Requires an essay of 500 words or

less on "How will an MCC

education help you make a

difference in the world?"


Residency: International F1

Area of Study: Any




Other: Immigration Status = F1 student and must have an I-20 from MCC.

Renewal: Up to 4 semesters if continue to meet criteria. Must reapply each year.

Number of Awards: 1

00316

Martin Luther King

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


letter from an instructor or

academic advisor AND a typed 200-

250 word essay describing your

leadership skills and service

involvements you have set for your

future and the community.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: 3.25 GPA on a 4.00

scale



Renewable: No

Must be a current MCC student in good standing. Must show evidence of leadership

potential, as well as an interest and involvement in their service to the MCC community

and abroad.

Selection made by: MCC Foundation Scholarship Committee

May be awarded for fall, spring, and summer.




00317

Flights of Fancy

Scholars

$500.00/semest

er towards

tuition, books, or

fees


Residency: In-state

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: 2.0 High School GPA


Financial Need Required: Yes (remaining unmet

need but not necessarily Pell eligible)

Other: MCC-LV incoming full-time freshman/graduating high school senior from LV

service area (Adrian, Archie, Belton, Cass-Midway, Center, Drexel, Grandview,

Harrisonville, Hickman Mills, Lee's Summit, Lone Jack, Pleasant Hill, Raymore-Peculiar,

and Raytown) high schools.

Renewal: One time award. Refundable. Non-renewable.

Number of Awards: 5 per semester

To be reviewed and selected by Longview Selection Committee

00318

Lo and Maxine

Dysart Scholarship

Fund

$1000 ($500 per

semester)



counselor. Also requires an essay


will benefit me."


Residency: In-district or Out-of-District

Area of Study: Any





Other: Must have graduated from J. C. Harmon High School in Kansas City, KS and

attended J. C. Harmon for a minimum of two years.

00319

Maple Woods

General Athletic

Scholarship Varies


from MCC-MW athletic director

AND team or sport coach.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: Meet NJCCA academic

requirements



Renewal: Must reapply

Other: Must be an enrolled student that is eligible by NJCAA standards and is

participating in a sanctioned athletic sport at MCC-Maple Woods.

00323

Albert W. Zimmer

Dental Assistant

Scholarship $1,000 per year

Campus of Attendance: Penn Valley (HSI)

Residency: Clay or Platte County Missouri

Area of Study: Dental Assisting




Number of scholarships awarded: Up to four per year

Renewal: Maintain a 2.5 GPA and maintain residency in Clay or Platte County

Other: Must have completed the requirements for and be enrolled in the Dental Assisting

Program or Dental Assisting Certificate Program at MCC

Selection made by: MCC Foundation / Dental Assisting Faculty

This scholarship is named for Albert W. Zimmer in honor of his work at and contributions

to the Linscomb Foundation, and is intended to provide financial support to students of

the MCC Dental Assisting Program.

00325

RA Long Automotive

Scholarship

$1000.00 per

semester,

tuition, books,

and/or fees


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: 1st Preference: GM or Ford

Asset; 2nd Preference: General Automotive


Enrollment Status: Full-time

Financial Need Required: Yes, must have unmet

need

Renewal: Non-renewable, one time award only

Priority Awarding Criteria:

1. Incoming full-time freshman/graduating high school seniors from LV service area

(Belton, Center, Grandview, Lee' Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore-Peculiar, Raytown,

Hickman Mills, Harrisonville, Adrian, Archie, Cass-Midway, Drexel, and Lone Jack) high

schools who are enrolled in the GM or Ford Asset Automotive Program and who show

remaining unmet need.

2. If there are not five students who meet criteria #1 then the following criteria will be

applied (in order) until we can identify a total of five students.

a.Freshman GM, Ford Asset, or General Automotive students who participated in the

Skills USA competition while they were in high school and show unmet need.

b. Highest GPA in either the GM or Ford Asset Program (can use high school GPA or

MCC cumulative if already attending classes at MCC) and show unmet need.

c. Students who meet criteria #1 or #2b except that they are in the General Automotive

program.

To




00326

MCC-Blue River

General Athletics

Scholarship Fund

Based on funds

available


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: 2.0 college GPA



Selection made by: Blue River Athletic Director / Blue River Scholarship Committee

Intent: To provide private philanthropic scholarship funds to international student athletes

at MCC-Blue River to be applied to tuition, fees, and/or books.

Other: Must be an student athlete enrolled in classes at MCC-Blue River and on an active

roster of an MCC-Blue River athletic team.

00327

MCC-Penn Valley

International Athletic

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


Residency: International

Area of Study: Any




Must be an international student athlete enrolled in classes at MCC-Penn Valley and on

an active roster of an MCC-Penn Valley athletic team. Selection made by: MCC-Athletic

Director and/or coach.

Intent: To provide private philanthropic scholarship funds to international student athletes

at MCC-Penn Valley to be applied to tuition, fees, and/or books.

00329

George & Dolores

Hanson Global

Scholarship

Based on funds

available

Requires an essay explaining:

"Why you are entering your chosen

field."


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Associate in Applied Science

Nursing Program or Associate in Applied

Science Physical Therapist Assistant Program or

Engineering Program




Renewal: Continued enrollment in required programs while maintaining a 2.0 GPA.

Other: To provide scholarship assistance to international students or students of refugee

status consistent with law, and to the extent such desire cannot be met, scholarship may

be awarded to other candidates meeting enrollment criteria.

00330

Bill Ellis Memorial

Technical

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


from a college counselor and a

personal reference, AND an essay

titled, "Life Situation, Why I Chose

Technical Education"


Residency: In-State

Academic Performance: No restrictions

Enrollment Status: Minimum of 3 hours


Renewal: Maintain minimum 2.5 GPA and

continued demonstrated financial need

Area of Study: Certificate or AAS in Architectural Engineering Technology, Civil

Engineering Technology, Computer & Electronics Engineering Technology,

Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology,

Computer Aided Drafting & Design, Construction Management Cisco Networking,

Industrial & Engineering Technology

Award to a non-traditional adult student who is past high school age, has experienced an

interruption in formal education, and is unemployed or underemployed. Selection made by

the Bill Ellis Memorial Technical Scholarship Committee.

00331

Cerner Technical

Pathway Scholarship

Based on funds

available


and Blue River

Residency: Any

Area of Study: AAS Computer Science &

Information Systems: Secure System

Administration & Engineering OR

AAS Computer Science & Information Systems:

Cisco Security


Enrollment Status: Minimum of 6 hours


First preference: woman or minority student

Only renewable for a maximum of 2 academic years

Selection made by: Cerner Corporation Scholarship Selection Team

00332

Becker Family

Quin'C Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available

Requires an essay on "How I Intend

to Use My Veterinary Training to

Make the World A Better Place for

Pets" in either or both of the ways

listed in the more section of this

document:


Residency: Any






The "How I Intend to Use My Veterinary Training to Make the World A Better Place for

Pet" Essay should focus on either one or both of the following topics:

-Helping homeless pets like Quin'C find loving adopters through medical and behavioral

rehabilitation

-Eliminating fear, anxiety and stress in pets receiving veterinary care

Other: Recipients must become Fear Free trained and certified (there is no cost for this

training and certification).

INTENT:

To support the education of veterinary technicians in the areas of skilled medical care,

behavioral and medical rehabilitation, elimination of fear, anxiety and stress in their

patients, increased enrichment for pets; and the human/animal bond.




00334

Dr. Carole Maltby

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


Residency: Any





INTENT:

Awarded to a student enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program at MCC-Maple

Woods

Student must be a US citizen

Must have successfully completed the first semester of the Veterinary Technology

Program to receive the scholarship, but may apply before completion of first semester

No essay or recommendation letters required

Selection is made by the Veterinary Techonology Program Director and the Maple Woods

Scholarship Committee for the spring term.

Number of scholarships awarded: One

00335

Dr. Elizabeth Evans

Scholarship

Based on funds

available


Residency: Any





INTENT:

Awarded to a student enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program at MCC-Maple

Woods

Student must be a US citizen

Must have successfully completed the first semester of the Veterinary Technology

Program to receive the scholarship, but can apply before completion of the first semester

No essay or recommendation letters required

Selection for the scholarship is conducted by the Veterinary Technology Program director

and the Maple Woods Scholarship Committee.

Number of scholarships awarded: One

00337

Sherman Family

Nursing Scholarship $2000

Requires a 500 word essay

describing "How Obtaining a

Nursing Certificate or Degree Will

Improve the Quality of My Life."


Residency: Any




Renewable: Not renewable

Area of Study: First Preference: ADN Program, Second Preference: AAS Professional

Nursing or health care courses, Third Preference: If no eligible candidate can be identified

for the first or second preference, the scholarship may be awarded for any area of study.

INTENT:

The goal of the Scholarships for Disadvantage Nursing Student Program is to provide

financial support to high achieving nursing students, increase diversity in the health

profession and nursing workforce, and promote nursing to the economically

disadvantaged.

00338

Breaking Traditions

Scholarship

One $500 state

award; One

$250 regional

award


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Career or Technical Program that

has an opposite gender population of 75% or

more


Enrollment Status: Full-time


Applicant must be a State, Spirit or Regional winner of the Breaking Traditions contest.

The scholarship is restricted to tuition, books and fees. The applicant must submit a

separate application to Teresa Loney at MCC-AC for consideration. Must be enrolled in a

career-technical program that has an opposite gender population of 75% or more.

Intent: Award sponsored by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary

Education in order to recognize outstanding non-traditional career and technical students.

Non-traditional students are defined as students enrolled in a career-technical program

that has an opposite gender population of 75% or more.

00339

A.J. Slater Memorial

Scholarship

Based on funds

available



employer AND a 500 word essay

titled "What Have You Done for

Yourself Lately." See the "More"

section for essay details.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




Renewal: Maintain 2.0 MCC GPA and reapply each year (new essay).

In your essay titled: "What Have You Done For Yourself Lately?" describe ways you have

been an advocate for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual,

Ally Pansexual, Gender Non-Conforming+ community (on or off campus) and in what

specific activities have you participated?




00340

Ford ASSET

Scholarship Fund $1,000


from an instructor, college

counselor, or employer.


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Automotive Technology Ford

ASSET Program




Other: Student must have completed one or more semesters (minimum of 15 credit

hours) at MCC.

Student must be sponsored as an ASSET intern by a Ford or Lincoln dealer and must be

able to be employed in the United States. Student must be recommended by the ASSET

instructor at MCC.

00341

Andrew J Carpenter

Memorial

Scholarship $500



counselor or employer AND an

essay answering the question,

"What Are Your Goals for the

Future and How Will This

Scholarship Help You Achieve

Them?"


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any





00343

Heart of America

Patriot Award

As funds are

available




Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




Other: Must be on active duty or a veteran of the

US Military. Funds to be used for tuition, fees, books, and miscellaneous expenses.

00344

Rachel Valentine

Scholarship $1,500


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Veterinary Technology Program




Renewal: Non-renewable

Other: This scholarship is to be awarded to a working student either full-time or part-time.

In addition, the student must have completed at least one semester in the veterinary

technology program.

Selection made by: Director of Veterinary Technology Program

00345

Ronald D

Deffenbaugh, Sr

Foundation

Scholarship

Based on funds

available $618

max (6 hour

tuition)


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




Renewable: No

Must be in final semester of a degree or certificate program and at risk of dropping out of

school due to financial hardships. Must demonstrate financial need, but do not have to be

Pell eligible. May be awarded in the fall, spring, or summer.

00348

Reggie Helms

Memorial

Scholarship

As funds are

available


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




Must be a veteran or on active duty with the military. Preference to students actively

involved in campus life and leadership.

00349

Janice and Tom

Pearson Scholarship

As funds are

available



Area of Study: Any certificate or degree program




Other: Must be a U.S. citizen

Renewal: Apply annually




00350 Gateway Scholarship

As funds are

available



Area of Study: Certificate programs only




Other: Must be a U.S. citizen

Renewal: Apply annually Other: Must have graduated from high school within the past five years

00352

LBA Future Hero

Scholarship

$2,000 split

between fall &

spring


Residency: Any

Area of Study: HVAC Certificate Programs




Renewal: Must continue to meet criteria

Other: Preference given to students from the Greater Kansas City Area; also prefer one

recipient to be a woman (will award to a man if no women apply)

Selection made by: LBA Selection Committee

00354

KC Royals Charities

& MCC Foundation

Matching

Scholarship

Up to $1,545 per

semester

($3,090

maximum)


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any




Other: Matching scholarship up to $1,500 per entity for FT students per semester for two

semesters. Part-time students receive $100 per credit hour (between 6 and 11) for two

semesters. Preference will be given to veterans and/or students with financial need.

00355

Vista Higher

Learning Study

Abroad Scholarship

As funds are

available


from an instructor AND an essay

titled, "Why I Want to Study

Abroad."


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any



Financial Need Required: No Scholarship may be awarded in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.

00356

Sallie Long Ellis

Scholarship Program

Tuition and fees

(in-state)


Residency: Kansas City Metropolitan area

including Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties in

Missouri and Wyandotte and Johnson Counties

in Kansas

Area of Study: Any Associate Degree Program




Renewal: Scholarships are renewable annually. To remain eligible for scholarship

renewal, Ellis Scholars must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester

and remain in good academic standing. The educational institution can allow the Ellis

Scholar to withdraw from course work for up to one year, or can place the Ellis Scholar on

probation for lack of academic success for one semester. In these cases, the educational

institution can reconsider scholarship renewal for the next semester. This scholarship is

renewable for up to 6 semesters as long as student continues to meet eligibility

requirements.

Other Criteria: Must be a graduating high school senior, have attained a GED, or be a

current MCC-Longview student with a cumulative 2.5 GPA.

Selection is made by the MCC Foundation and the Longview Financial Aid Office.

50% of tuition and fees (in-state) will come from the Sallie Long Ellis Scholarship

00360

Technology Diversity

Scholarship $1,000


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Computer Science or Information

Systems




Renewal: Continue to meet scholarship criteria

May be renewed until certificate or degree is complete

Other: Priority given to female, non-binary and minority applicants




00361

Robert DeWitt

Nursing School

Scholarship

As funds are

available (covers

tuition & books)


from an instructor, high school

counselor, minister, family friend, or

neighbor.



Area of Study: Nursing: AAS Nursing, Practical

Nursing Certificate, AAS LPN to ADN Bridge




Other: Must be a graduate of Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri

Selection made by: Central Alumni Educational Foundation

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

05159

Dr. T. H. Sicking

Journalism (formerly

James B. Steele

Journalism)

Scholarship

$1000 paid to

the four-year

school


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Journalism and intent to transfer

for a bachelor's degree




Other: Must have already completed 2 journalism courses (ENGL 104, 105, 106, or 107).

MCC-Penn Valley student publication advisor makes the selection of the recipient(s).

Award is paid to the four-year school on behalf of the scholarship recipient.

Renewable: No

ACADEXB

MCC Academic

Excellence

Scholarship

$1,000 for full-

time; $500 for

part-time

Requires a copy of any non MCC

college transcripts OR 7th

semester high school transcript OR

GED/HiSET transcript AND a one

page essay titled "Characteristics of

a Successful College Student."


Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: See "More" link for

details




Academic Performance: 3.0 High School Cumulative GPA OR 3.0 College Cumulative

GPA having earned at least 12 credit hours of 100 level or above classes OR GED score

of 3000+ if test was taken before 1/1/2014 or 600+ if test was taken on or after 1/1/2014

OR HiSET score of 75+

This nonrefundable scholarship applies before Federal Grants and after all other non-loan

sources.

Submit one of the following depending on most recent (highest level) academic

credential: non MCC college transcripts OR 7th semester high school transcript if you

have no college credit OR GED or HiSET transcript if you have no college credit. If all of

your college credit was earned from MCC, we do not need any of these items submitted.

You must have earned at least 12 credit hours of college credit from 100 level or above

classes to meet the college criteria. If less than12 hours of college credit have been

earned, you may meet the requirement through high school or GED/HiSET credential.

Other: Must be a U.S.

ACADEXL

MCC Academic

Excellence

Scholarship

$1,000 for full-

time; $500 for

part-time








Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any


details









sources.












ACADEX

M

MCC Academic

Excellence

Scholarship

$1,000 for full-

time; $500 for

part-time








Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any


details









sources.







earned you may meet the requirement through high school or GED/HiSET credential.


ACADEXP

MCC Academic

Excellence

Scholarship

$1,000 for full-

time; $500 for

part-time








Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any


details









sources.









ACADEXT

MCC Academic

Excellence

Scholarship

$1,000 for full-

time; $500 for

part-time







Campus of Attendance: Business Technology

Residency: Any

Area of Study: Any


details









sources.












CIMMT

Computer Integrated

Machining &

Manufacturing

Program Grant $500



employer AND a maximum 500-

word essay describing why you

chose a career in machining.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Computer Integrated Machining &

Manufacturing program




Renewable: No

CISCT

CISCO Program

Grant $500


from two instructors AND a one-

page essay on, "How social media

can help or hurt career prospects."

Also must submit all school

transcripts.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: CISCO




Renewable: No

EHST

Environmental

Health & Safety

(EHS) Program

Grant $500


from an instructor AND an essay on

why you're choosing a career in

EHS.


Technology

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Environmental Health & Safety




Renewable: No

ETECT

Engineering

Technology Program

Grant $500


from an instructor, advisor, school

counselor, or current employer.

Also requires a 1-2 page essay that

discusses your ultimate plans/goals

and how your degree/classes will fit

into those goals.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Engineering Technology

Academic Performance: 2.75 high school GPA

or 3.75 MCC GPA



Renewable: No

HVACT

Heating, Ventilation

& Air Conditioning

(HVAC) Program

Grant $500


from an instructor AND an essay

on, "Why I have chosen the HVAC

industry."


Technology

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: HVAC




Renewable: No

INTET

Industrial

Technology Program

Grant $500


from an instructor AND a resume.

Also requires a maximum 500-word

essay on, "Why I want to be a

skilled craftsman."


Technology

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Industrial Technology

Academic Performance: 3.0 high school GPA or

2.5 MCC GPA



Renewable: No




LINET

Electric Utility Line

Technician Program

Grant $500


from an instructor AND a maximum

500-word essay on, "What it takes

to be a utility line technician."


Technology

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Electric Utility Line Technician

program




Renewable: No

MATET

Computer Integrated

Machining &

Manufacturing

Program Grant $500



employer AND a maximum 500-

word essay describing why you

chose a career in machining.


Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: MATE




Renewal: non-renewable

PRESHP

President's

Scholarship for

Current High School

Seniors/Graduates

In-district tuition

cost only, plus

general fee

Requires a copy of 7th semester

high school transcript showing

class rank or cumulative grade

point average.


Residency: Any US Citizen or Permanent

Resident

Area of Study: Any

Academic Performance: Rank in top 20% of high

school class or have a GPA of at least 3.5



Other: Must be a first time college student.

Renewal: Up to 10 semesters OR 64 credit hours earned OR degree completion

(whichever happens first) if enrolled in 6-11 credit hours and maintaining 2.75 GPA. In

the last semester of enrollment students may only receive an award for the number of

credit hours remaining to complete their program of study.

For students who show excellence in educational or training endeavors.

PRESRT

President's

Scholarship for

Returning MCC

Students

In-district tuition

cost only, plus

general fee


Technology

Residency: Any US Citizen or Permanent

Resident

Area of Study: Any




Other: Must have already earned at least 12 credit hours of coursework numbered 100 or

above at MCC.

Renewal: Up to 10 semesters OR 64 credit hours earned OR degree completion

(whichever happens first) if enrolled in 6-11 credit hours and maintaining 2.75 GPA. In

the last semester of enrollment students may only receive an award for the number of

credit hours remaining to complete their program of study.

For students who show excellence in educational or training endeavors.

WELDT

Welding Program

Grant $500


from an instructor AND a maximum

500-word essay describing your

career goals in the welding industry.

Also requires meeting with the

program coordinator to discuss the

training program.


Technology

Residency: Missouri

Area of Study: Welding




Renewable: No


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