Scholarships

We provide scholarships to students in Cass County and the surrounding area who are pursuing a nursing or health related degree.

Nursing and health related scholarships

The March 1 deadline has been extended for current or former students from the following high schools:

  • Belton High School (nursing and health related degrees)
  • Raymore-Peculiar High School (nursing and health related degrees)
  • Grandview High School (nursing only)

Who should apply?

  • 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
  • Application requirements >>>

    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 us the A+ Scholarship for their first two years of college are not eligible. Selection is primarily based on the essay component of the application. The essay must include applicant's name and be no longer than one page in length.

    The deadline to apply is May 5 at noon.

  • Available scholarships >>>

    Cass Community Health Foundation Nursing or Other Health Related Scholarships

    These scholarships are available for students from or residing in Cass County who are pursuing a nursing or other health related career.

    William and Ruth Hoppen Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    This scholarship was established by Bill Hoppen to pay tribute to his wife, Ruth. Ruth and Bill devoted their time, energy and money to Research Belton Foundation, now called Cass Community Health Foundation.

    R. Diane Martin Nursing Scholarship

    This scholarship was created to celebrate the life of Diane Martin, a long-time nurse manager at Research Belton Hospital.

    George M. & Elizabeth V. Robinson Memorial Scholarships

    Elizabeth Robinson created this fund to provide annual scholarships to students pursuing a degree in nursing or other medical professions.

    Daniel F. Sheehan Nursing Student Scholarship

    This scholarship was created to honor Daniel F. Sheehan, former CEO of Research Belton Hospital, for his steadfast commitment to the improved health of residents from Belton, Raymore, Peculiar and Grandview communities.

Practical nursing scholarships

The March 1 deadline has been extended for current or former students from the following high schools:

  • Belton High School
  • Raymore-Peculiar High School

Who should apply? 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. 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.

  • Application requirements >>>

    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. 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. 

    Application requirements are listed below. 

    • Letter of recommendation/support
    • Letter of acceptance to LPN program
    • Official transcript from most recent academic institution

    The deadline to apply is May 5 at noon.