Park University Unveils Scholarship Recipients for the 2025 Academic Year, Recognizing Outstanding Achievement
Park University Awards Prestigious Scholarships for the 2025-26 Academic Year
Park University has announced the recipients of its most prestigious academic scholarships for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. The scholarships, which include the Presidential Honors Scholarship, McAfee Scholarship, and Park Trustee Scholarship, are life-changing opportunities that set the recipients apart.
The Presidential Honors Scholarship, the most prestigious of the lot, covers full tuition, fees, room and board for four years, a $5,000 study abroad stipend, and is valued at over $117,000. This year, the scholarship has been awarded to two exceptional students: Jose Gonzalez from Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City, Kan., and Claire Langer from Park Hill South High School, Riverside, Mo.
The McAfee Scholarship, valued at $72,000, provides full tuition and fees for four years. This year, the scholarship has been awarded to 14 students: 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.
The Park Trustee Scholarship, valued at $34,000 and providing one-half of a year's tuition for four years, has been awarded to a number of deserving students. These include Joselyn Monzon Gomez from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy, Kansas City, Mo., Matthew Lallana from Park Hill High School, Kansas City, Mo., Agustin Medina from Wyandotte High School, Kansas City, Kan., Tristan McManus from Park Hill South High School, Riverside, Mo., Ada Gollnick from Plattsburg (Mo.) High School, Emily Carter from Liberty (Mo.) North High School, Maria Harden from Park Hill South High School, Riverside, Mo., Kenna Barton from Liberty (Mo.) High School, Kaitlyn Lavery from Lee's Summit (Mo.) North High School, Lillian Welch from Winnetonka High School, Kansas City, Mo., Mackenzie Keller from Norristown (Pa.) Area High School, and Dakota Day from Plattsburg (Mo.) High School.
Shane Smeed, president of Park University, stated that the scholarships provide life-changing opportunities and set the recipients apart. The scholarships are awarded to current high school seniors expected to enroll at Park University starting Fall 2025.
For the most accurate and current list of recipients, it is advisable to check directly with Park University's official scholarship office or website. The search results did not contain specific information about the recipients of these scholarships.
In addition to these scholarships, there were mentions of other scholarship recipients for other institutions and foundations. However, it is important to note that these were not from Park University. For instance, a Presidential Scholar named Jacob Stephenson for 2025-26 was mentioned at James Sprunt Community College, not Park University.
The Park University academic scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year total $1.65 million. The university continues to support and invest in the education of its students, providing them with opportunities to excel academically and personally.
The scholarships awarded by Park University, such as the online education platform, facilitate learning for recipients like Jose Gonzalez and Claire Langer. The education-and-self-development opportunities provided by these scholarships, valued collectively at over $1.65 million, aim to set recipients apart and propel them towards personal and academic success.
