Scholarships

Nursing and Health Related Scholarship Application

Apply by March 15.

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

Applicants must be seniors at or have graduated 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 are also eligible to apply. Applications will also be accepted from non-traditional students residing in Cass County, Missouri. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students that plan to use the A+ Scholarship for their first two years of college are not eligible. Selection is primarily based on the essay component of 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.

The deadline to apply is March 15 with award notification by May 1.

If you are renewal applicant, please fill out the renewal application here. Please note that you must submit all information at the same time. You will not be able to start your application and come back to it at a later time.

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Please submit an essay answer the following questions. 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.

  • What factors influenced your choice of a nursing or health career?
  • What are your career goals?
  • Why do you believe you should be selected to receive one of our scholarships?
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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.
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An official transcript from your high school must be emailed to scholarships@casscommunityhealth.org or mailed to the Cass Community Health Foundation office at 2316 E. Meyer Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64132 by March 15. 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.