Park University Unveils Scholarship Recipients for the 2025 Academic Year, Showcasing Competitive Achievements
Park University has announced the recipients of its academic scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. The scholarships, valued at a total of $1.65 million, will provide life-changing opportunities for high school seniors expected to enroll at the university in Fall 2025.
The prestigious Presidential Honors Scholarship has been awarded to three students: Jose Gonzalez from Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City, Kan., Claire Langer from Park Hill South High School, Riverside, Mo., and Maria Harden from the same school. The scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board for four years, a $5,000 study abroad stipend, and is valued at over $117,000.
The Park Trustee Scholarship, which provides one-half of a year's tuition for four years, with a total value of $34,000, has been awarded to 19 students. These include Lillian Welch from Winnetonka High School, Kansas City, Mo., Emily Carter from Liberty (Mo.) North High School, Kenna Barton from the same school, Dakota Day, Ada Gollnick, Tristan McManus, and Matthew Lallana, all from Park Hill South High School, Riverside, Mo., Joselyn Monzon Gomez from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy, Kansas City, Mo., Agustin Medina from Wyandotte High School, Kansas City, Kan., and Kaitlyn Lavery from Lee's Summit (Mo.) North High School. Furthermore, the scholarship has also been awarded to Mackenzie Keller from Norristown (Pa.) Area High School and two students from Plattsburg (Mo.) High School, whose names were not specified in the available information.
The McAfee Scholarship, which awards full tuition and fees for four years, with a value of $72,000, has been awarded to 14 students. Among them are Isabel Barnds from Academie Lafayette, Kansas City, Mo., Noah Beck from Park Hill High School, Kansas City, Mo., Sydnee Bruns from Tarkio (Mo.) High School, Ava Chappel from Oak Park High School, Kansas City, Mo., Jolie Conner from Kearney (Mo.) High School, Josie Coppedge from Republic (Mo.) High School, Lucie Heaton from Park Hill South High School, Riverside, Mo., Jace Hellbusch from Sunrise Mountain High School, Peoria, Ariz., Sylvia Payne from Ottawa (Kan.) High School, Bryleigh Petty from Liberty (Mo.) North High School, Jessica Roush from Belton (Mo.) High School, Madisyn Sanborn from Park Hill South High School, Riverside, Mo., Alaina Thomas from Oak Park High School, Kansas City, Mo., and Vanessa Toney from Jonesboro (Ark.) High School.
Shane Smeed, president of Park University, stated, "The scholarships provide life-changing opportunities, and I am proud to welcome the recipients to the university."
However, as detailed information about the 2025 Park University academic scholarship recipients is not explicitly listed in the available search results, contacting Park University directly or checking their official website would be recommended for the most accurate and current information.
The Park University scholarship recipients have the opportunity to delve into online education, pursuing a well-rounded education-and-self-development through the digital platforms offered. The Presidential Honors Scholarship, among the scholarships awarded, covers costs for four years, allowing recipients like Jose Gonzalez, Claire Langer, and Maria Harden to engage in extensive learning experiences.
