Scholarships

• High school seniors at Archie High School, Belton High School, Cass Midway High School, Drexel High School, Grandview High School, Harrisonville High School, Heartland Christian School, Pleasant Hill High School, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Sherwood Cass High School or Training Center Christian School
• Graduates from Archie High School, Belton High School, Cass Midway High School, Drexel High School, Grandview High School, Harrisonville High School, Heartland Christian School, Pleasant Hill High School, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Sherwood Cass High School or Training Center Christian School
• Students from Cass County, Missouri who were home-schooled
• Non-traditional students residing in Cass County, Missouri

Students that plan to use the A+ Scholarship for their first two years of college are not eligible.

Applicants must be planning to study nursing or another health care career to be eligible. This includes students pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree or those completing a two-year associate degree or certificate program in preparation for a career in health care. Scholarships will be presented to the students that best exemplify the following characteristics.

• Abiding interest in the welfare of others
• Inspires others to be their very best
• Has served as a role model for others
• Personal integrity
• Involvement and commitment to the community

Application requirements are listed below. 

• Essay
  • The essay should answer the questions on the application. If the essay does not include the applicant's name in the upper right-hand corner and is longer than one-page, the applicant will not be eligible.
• Letter of Recommendation
  • High school seniors must submit a letter of recommendation from a school counselor or teacher. Letters must be on official letterhead and signed by faculty member. Letters from staff members will not be accepted. Other applicants must submit a letter of support from a nonrelative. If applicant has opted for recommendation letter to remain confidential, please upload document stating that letter will be sent directly to the foundation.
• Letter of Acceptance from College or University 
• Official Transcript
  • An official transcript from your high school must be emailed to scholarships@casscommunityhealth.org or mailed to the Cass Community Health Foundation office. Please contact your school’s counselor or registrar’s office for assistance requesting your transcript. Your school must email your transcript; transcripts submitted by students are not eligible.

Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Selection is primarily based on the essay component of the application.

*THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 15. 

Applicants must be enrolled in the practical nursing program at one of the following institutions to be eligible.

• Cass Career Center in Harrisonville, Missouri
• Concorde Career College in Kansas City, Missouri
• Kansas City Kansas Community College in Kansas City, Kansas
• Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley, in Kansas City, Missouri

Applicants must be seniors at or have graduated from Archie High School, Belton High School, Cass Midway High School, Drexel High School, Harrisonville High School, Heartland Christian School, Pleasant Hill High School, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Sherwood Cass High School or Training Center Christian School or live in Cass County, Missouri. Students from Cass County, Missouri who were home schooled are also eligible to apply. Applications will also be accepted from non-traditional students residing in Cass County, Missouri.

Scholarships will be presented to the students that best exemplify the following characteristics.

• Abiding interest in the welfare of others
• Inspires others to be their very best
• Has served as a role model for others
• Personal integrity
• Involvement and commitment to the community

Application requirements are listed below. 

• Letter of Recommendation/Support
  • High school seniors must submit a letter of recommendation from a school counselor or teacher. Letters must be on official letterhead and signed by faculty member. Letters from staff members will not be accepted.Other applicants must submit a letter of support from a nonrelative. If applicant has opted for recommendation letter to remain confidential, please upload document stating that letter will be sent directly to the Foundation.
• Letter of Acceptance to LPN Program
• Official Transcript from most recent academic institution
  • An official transcript from your most recent academic institution must be emailed to scholarships@casscommunityhealth.org or mailed to the Cass Community Health Foundation office. Please contact your school’s counselor or registrar’s office for assistance requesting your transcript. Your school must email your transcript; transcripts submitted by students are not eligible. 

Preference is given to students who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Selection is primarily based on responses to the application questions. 

*THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 15.