• Strong character, honesty and integrity
• A demonstrated appreciation for the importance of unselfish commitment to fellow citizens, which is the foundation of a successful and effective public servant
• A stated desire to pursue a 4-year degree in public service and/or governance at an accredited college, university or academy or a two-year degree at an accredited community college.
• An inspirational leader with a positive outlook, motivated by a sense of commitment to serving others, someone who sees opportunities where others see only problems
• An exemplary citizen of the school and community 

Requirements:
To be considered for the Weaver and Young Families Memorial Scholarship Award in Public Service and Governance, a student must meet the following criteria: 

• Be a graduating Senior in good standing at Harrisonville High School
• At the time of application, the student must have a GPA of 3.6 or above
• Provide 2-3 letters of recommendation, one of which is from a current teacher, attesting to the applicant’s desire for a career in public service or governance, as well as commenting on the applicant’s citizenship, leadership and commitment to the community
• A two to three-page essay on any one of the following topics:
• The importance of intelligent and committed public service to good governance at any level of government, municipal, state, regional, national or international
• Identifying a current challenge or problem in public service or governance at the municipal, state, regional, national or international level and how the applicant would try to address that challenge or problem 
• An example in local, state or national history in which intelligent public service or governance made a positive difference in the lives of citizens, including a discussion on the public servant whose efforts had the most impact on this positive outcome
• A commentary on the life and career of a public servant who serves as an example to the applicant
• An outline of the applicant’s personal goals in the pursuit of a career in public service or governance and how the applicant seeks to achieve those goals

The Joseph Hardin Gwathmey and Laura May Gwathmey Memorial Scholarship Award for Engineering or Business - $750
This scholarship award, in memory of Joseph Hardin Gwathmey and Laura May Gwathmey, is established to encourage and support the graduating Senior who has expressed an interest in pursuing a career in engineering or business. The individuals for whom the award is named were long-time residents of Harrisonville.  They used their education, talents and volunteer service to benefit their community. 

The Senior candidate for this award will exemplify the following attributes:  

• A stated desire to pursue a 4-year degree in engineering or business at an accredited college/university or a two-year degree at an accredited community college 
• An exemplary student and citizen involved in school and/or community activities
• A commitment to honesty and gratitude
• A sense of curiosity and an innovative spirit to see opportunities where others only see problems
• A dedication to inclusivity and respect for others

Requirements
To be considered for the Joseph Hardin Gwathmey and Laura May Gwathmey Memorial Scholarship Award in Engineering or Business, a student must meet the following criteria: 

• Be a graduating Senior in good standing at Harrisonville Senior High School
• At the time of application, the student must have a GPA of 3.6 or above
• Provide three letters of recommendation, one of which is from a current teacher, attesting to the applicant’s desire for a career in engineering or business, as well as commenting on the applicant’s citizenship, leadership and commitment to the community.
• The successful candidate must include a two to three-page essay (double spaced) on one of the following topics: 
  • Describe the reasons you are interested in studying engineering and/or business.  What events led up to your decision and how do you see yourself working in either of these fields.
  • Describe a situation where your leadership skills successfully helped to work through issues and advance a project for your school and/or community. 
  • Describe the volunteer activities you have done, the reason you chose these activities, what you were able to achieve and how you balanced school and community commitments.

 

The Linda Dickey Memorial Scholarship - Two $2,500 scholarships; renewable for another $2,500 the 2nd year
This scholarship award, in memory of Linda Dickey, is established to encourage and support the graduating senior who has expressed an interest in pursuing a career in education.  The individual for whom the award is named was a dedicated elementary teacher in the Harrisonville School District for 27 years.

The senior candidate for this award will exemplify the following attributes:  

• Strong character, honesty and integrity
• A stated desire to pursue a 4-year degree in education at an accredited college, university or academy or a two-year degree at an accredited community college.

Requirements:
To be considered for the Linda Dickey Memorial Scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria: 

• Be a graduating senior in good standing at Harrisonville High School
• At the time of application, the student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Complete the application for the scholarship
• Complete the essay as required on the application
• Essay Prompt: What made you decide to pursue a career in education
  

The G.M. and Kathleen Allen Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
The scholarship is awarded in memory of G.M. and Kathleen Allen.  They dedicated countless hours of their lives to supporting the community of Harrisonville.

To be eligible, the applicant must:

1. Demonstrate financial need
2. Be graduating from Harrisonville High School with a desire to attend college
3. Be involved in school or community activities or work after school
4. Top 25% of the class
   

Bob Hodge Achievement Award - $2,000 (Year 1), $2,000 (Year 2), $2,000 (Year 3), $2,000 (Year 4)
Presented annually to a senior based on academic achievement, citizenship, and financial need. Funded through an endowment established by an alumni in honor of long-time district teacher, coach & administrator Bob Hodge. To be eligible, the applicant: 

1. Shall demonstrate financial need.

 

This scholarship is renewable annually for three years based on the recipient’s grade point average. The recipient must provide the Foundation with proof of a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of each year (annual GPA, not cumulative) and a 250-word essay on how the scholarship has helped them to receive the annual payment.

Stephen and Virginia Childress Athletic Award - $1500 
Presented annually to a senior based on athletic and academic achievements, as well as community and school activities. Funded through an endowment established by the Childress family. To be eligible, the applicant:

1. Shall graduate from Harrisonville High School.

2. Shall have outstanding academic scholarship and have been accepted into a program of advanced education and training.

3. Shall be of good citizenship.

4. Shall have achieved high athletic achievement.

Wendell Yeager Rotary Scholarship - $750 (3 at HHS & 1 at CCC)
Presented annuall to seniors based on community service, activities, and academics. Funded through an endowment established by the Harrisonville Rotary Club and named to honor charter member, Wendell Yeager. To be eligible, the applicant:

1.  Shall be a graduate of Harrisonville High School/Cass Career Center

2.  Shall demonstrate Service Above Self (the Rotary motto) through a commitment to community service.

3.  Shatl be involved in activities and have a strong academic record

 

William G. and Nettie Z. Deacon Family Scholarship - $1,000; renewable 2nd semester for $1000 (3.0 GPA)
Presented annually to seniors based on academic achievement, good citizenship, and financial need. Funded through an endowment established by Will Ella Deacon. To be eligible, the applicant:

1. Shall be a graduate from Harrisonville High School.

2. Shall have outstanding academic scholarship and have been accepted into a program of advanced education and training.

3. Shall be of good citizenship.

4. Shall demonstrate financial need

The Trustees will give preference to those applicants who plan to pursue a career in the medical/nursing profession. The scholarship amount is $1,000.00.

The John & Wanda Foster Healthcare Professional Scholarship in honor of Renee Endicott, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - $1,000 ($500 in year 1; $500 in year 2)
Presented annually to a Harrisonville senior planning to study nursing. Funded through an endowment established by John & Wanda Foster. To be eligible, the applicant:

1. Shall graduate from Harrisonville High School.

2. Shall have outstanding academic scholarship.

3. Shall have been accepted into a program of advanced education and training (2- or 4-year college or university).

4. Shall be planning to study nursing

5. Preference will be given to students who have completed the Cass Career Center Health Services program

This scholarship is renewable annually for a second year based on the recipient’s grade point average. The recipient must provide the Foundation with proof of a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of each year (annual GPA, not cumulative) and a 250-word essay on how the scholarship has helped them to receive the annual payment.

John & Wanda Foster Construction Trades Scholarship - $1000 ($500 in year 1; $500 in year 2)
Presented annually to a Harrisonville senior planning to study building trades, architecture, civil engineering or other related field. Funded through an endowment established by John & Wanda Foster. To be eligible, the applicant:

1. Shall graduate from Harrisonville High School.

2. Shall have outstanding academic scholarship.

3. Shall have been accepted into a program of advanced education and training (2- or 4-year college or university)

4. Shall be studying the field of building trades, architecture, civil engineering or other related field.

 

This scholarship is renewable annually for a second year based on the recipient’s grade point average. The recipient must provide the Foundation with proof of a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of each year (annual GPA, not cumulative) and a 250-word essay on how the scholarship has helped them to receive the annual payment.

 

John & Wanda Foster Agriculture Program Scholarship - $1000 ($500 in year 1; $500 in year 2)
Presented annually to a Harrisonville senior who has been active in the Cass Career Center Agriculture program and/or FFA Chapter. Funded through an endowment established by John & Wanda Foster. To be eligible, the applicant:

1. Shall graduate from Harrisonville High School.

 

2.  Shall demonstrate leadership in the Cass Career Center Agriculture Program and/or FFA chapter

 

3.  Shall give back to his/her community through service activities.

4. Shall have outstanding academic scholarship.

5. Shall have been accepted into a program of advanced education and training (2- or 4-year college or university)

 

This scholarship is renewable annually for a second year based on the recipient’s grade point average. The recipient must provide the Foundation with proof of a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of each year (annual GPA, not cumulative) and a 250-word essay on how the scholarship has helped them to receive the annual payment.