Park University Reveals the Recipients of its Prestigious Academic Scholarships in the Year 2025
Park University Announces Scholarship Recipients for Fall 2025
Park University has announced the recipients of its competitive scholarships for current high school seniors expected to enroll at the university starting Fall 2025. The scholarships, valued at various amounts, provide life-changing opportunities for talented students.
The Park Trustee Scholarship, valued at $34,000 and covering one-half of a year's tuition for four years, has been awarded to several students across Missouri and Pennsylvania. Among the recipients are Tristan McManus from Park Hill South High School in Riverside, Mo., Mackenzie Keller from Norristown (Pa.) Area High School, Kenna Barton from Liberty (Mo.) High School, Joselyn Monzon Gomez from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy in Kansas City, Mo., Emily Carter from Liberty (Mo.) North High School, Dakota Day from Plattsburg (Mo.) High School, Maria Harden from Park Hill South High School in Riverside, Mo., Ada Gollnick from Plattsburg (Mo.) High School, Lillian Welch from Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, Mo., and Matthew Lallana from Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Mo.
In addition to the Park Trustee Scholarship, the McAfee Scholarship, valued at $72,000, provides full tuition and fees for four years. This year, the scholarship has been awarded to a group of exceptional students, including Isabel Barnds, Noah Beck, Sydnee Bruns, Ava Chappel, Jolie Conner, Josie Coppedge, Lucie Heaton, Jace Hellbusch, Sylvia Payne, Bryleigh Petty, Jessica Roush, Madisyn Sanborn, Alaina Thomas, and Vanessa Toney.
Shane Smeed, president of Park University, expressed his pride in welcoming the talented recipients to the university's community. He stated that the scholarships provide life-changing opportunities and that the university is proud to support these exceptional students in their academic pursuits.
The Presidential Honors Scholarship, valued at over $117,000, covers full tuition, fees, room and board for four years, a study abroad stipend, and has been awarded to Jose Gonzalez and Claire Langer. Agustin Medina from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kan. is another recipient of the Park Trustee Scholarship. Kaitlyn Lavery from Lee's Summit (Mo.) North High School is also among the recipients.
The scholarships awarded by Park University for the 2025-26 academic year total $1.65 million. To be eligible for these scholarships, students typically need to demonstrate strong academic performance, high class rank, a robust extracurricular record, recognition from national scholar organizations or honor societies, and maintain a minimum GPA for scholarship renewal.
Applicants are advised to consult Park University's official website or financial aid office for precise eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and any additional specific scholarship requirements, as these can vary by scholarship and academic year.
[1] General Merit-Based Academic Scholarship Criteria [2] Breaking Down Merit Scholarships [3] Understanding Merit-Based Scholarships
[1] The General Merit-Based Academic Scholarship criteria at Park University, announced for the 2025-26 academic year, generally require students to demonstrate strong academic performance, high class rank, a robust extracurricular record, recognition from national scholar organizations or honor societies, and maintain a minimum GPA for scholarship renewal.
[2] Delving into the specifics of the scholarships offered at Park University, these merit-based scholarships, including the Park Trustee Scholarship, the McAfee Scholarship, and the Presidential Honors Scholarship, provide opportunities for general education and self-development to high-achieving students.
[3] By comprehending and applying for these merit-based scholarships, students can secure life-changing opportunities, such as access to education and self-development, as evidenced by the recipients announced for the Fall 2025 semester.
