Missouri State University in Springfield recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2026-27 academic year.
These students were selected from those who applied based on their ACT scores, grade point average, standing in their graduating class, and leadership shown in community and school activities. More information about the scholarships is available on the university's financial aid website.
The following area students were awarded and accepted university-funded scholarships as of June 9:
ARKANSAS
Baxter County
Elizabeth: Cara Jackson, The 1905 Award Yr 1. Gassville: Mackenna Medley, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
Lakeview: Calleigh Guinn, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1. Mtn. Home: Katie Dellinger and Avery Guthrie, Maroon & White Award Yr 1; and Isaac Garris, Sara Lashin and Madelyn Russell, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1.
Fulton County
Elizabeth: Meredith Deane, Maroon & White Award Yr 1. Salem: Kamden Turner, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
Sharp County
Ash Flat: Merissa Gurley, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
MISSOURI
Douglas County
Ava: Logan Berg, Faith Castillo, Zachary Follin, Orion Gamboa, Chloe Hampton, Jacob Laub, Caitlin Mullican and Mariah Vanderbeck, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1; Daniel Bryan and Jaylin Wilson, Maroon & White Award Yr 1; and Abigail Dalton, Isaac Dalton, Lily Fossett and Benjamin Stewart, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
Norwood: Jenna Brixey, The 1905 Award Yr 1; and Lea Drecker, Maroon & White Award Yr 1.
Vanzant: Dawson Hewett, Maroon & White Award Yr 1.
Howell County
Dora: Timothy Bradfute, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
Mtn. View: Malachi Cooper, The 1905 Award Yr 1; Kelsey Goldsmith, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1; Sabrina Snyder, Bear Merit Award - Year 1; and Victoria Snyder, Maroon & White Award Yr 1.
Pomona: Gabriella Beltz, Maroon & White Award Yr 1; and Payton O'Connor, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
West Plains: Elianna Aichele, Mary Dietrich, Jerry Harper, Lydia Harris, Ian Hufstedler, Reilly Jolliff, Kayleigh Kinder, Ethan Miller, Samuel Mills, Aiden Neisingh, Reese Pender, Sierra Smart and Alexandria Smith, The 1905 Award Yr 1; Kirsten Collins, Rileigh Johnson, Mason Lancaster and Kylie Quimby, Maroon & White Award Yr 1; and Landon Montgomery, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1.
Willow Springs: Corbin Crewse and Sydney Stuart, Maroon & White Award Yr 1.
Oregon County
Alton: Jorja King, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
Thayer: Heath Combs and Jacelyn Donahue, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1; and Braelyn Eckman, Maroon & White Award Yr 1.
Ozark County
Bakersfield: Saydie Alvarado, Maroon & White Award Yr 1. Dora: Olivia Martin, The 1905 Award Yr 1. Gainesville: Sarah Klessig, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1; and Cheyenne Wachtel and Hadley Warden, Maroon & White Award Yr 1.
Thornfield: Owen Donley and William Niednagel, Maroon & White Award Yr 1; and Lillian Hejdak, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1.
Wasola: Lyle Pippin, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1.
Shannon County
Birch Tree: Torrin Greer, Maroon & White Award Yr 1.
Eminence: Emma Faulkner, The 1905 Award Yr 1; and Taylor Williams, Maroon & White Award Yr 1.
Texas County
Cabool: Olivia Cameron, Alexis Donalson and Jeremiah Leonard, Maroon & White Award Yr 1; and Cambree Woodard, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
Hartshorn: Whitney Michel, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
Houston: Emery Christeson, Hannah Ennis, Riley Wilson and Alyssa Wolfe, Maroon & White Award Yr 1; and Laken Peede and James Wells, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1.
Licking: Christopher Haneline, MoState Achievement Award Yr 1; Mickie Whitaker, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1; and Emilie Williams, Maroon & White Award Yr 1.
Mtn. Grove: Aubri Noble, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1. Summersville: Brookelynn Conner, Kaylin Heiney and Addison Woolsey, The 1905 Award Yr 1; and Matthew Prisco, Maroon & White Award Yr 1.
Wright County
Graff: Phillip Fry, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
Mtn. Grove: Brady Anderson, Jessie Carruthers, Addison Watson and Tayler Williams, Maroon & White Award Yr 1; Karlie Cascairo, Kaydn Gonzales, Aiden Kumpula and Emma Schrock, Bear Excellence Award Yr 1; Jacob Crosco, Bear Merit Award - Year 1; and Aden Estep, Silas Klink and Chloe Slagle, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
Norwood: Carder Kelly, Maroon & White Award Yr 1; and Isaac Lawson, The 1905 Award Yr 1.
