GEF Scholarships

Since 1998, GEF has administered:

• 430 student scholarships valued at $413,280 total

• Scholarships range in value from $500 to $1,000, many renewable

• Based on academic achievement, community service and work commitment

• By 2011, 83 students received ESP scholarships worth more than $235,000

• ESP business, Chamber, school, community college partnership is unique in Missouri

Student Scholarships

Since 1998, GEF has administered 430 scholarships valued at $413,280 to GHS graduating seniors. These $500 to $1,000 scholarships recognize the academic achievements, community service and work commitment of Grandview’s top students. The Jess L. Taylor Scholarship Fund, the more than 20 scholarships established in memory or honor of individuals, and many additional GEF scholarships supported by fundraising activities, have helped these students take the next steps in their educational and career goals.

Looking for some guidance on filling out scholarship applications? Check out our tips for students and their families here!

• Scholarship Application Tips

• Tips for Local Scholarship Applications

For Current and Past Scholarship Winners – Need information about accessing your scholarship?
If you received a scholarship that is processed through the Grandview Education Foundation, there are certain steps that you must take in order to receive the money. Your college will have a deadline for payment of fees. If you have pre-enrolled, the college will hold those classes for you as long as you meet that deadline. Four weeks before fees are due, you must ask in writing for your scholarship funds to be sent to the school.

Please include the following information in your written request:
1. Your name, address, phone number and the name of the scholarship you received
2. Your e-mail address
3. Your Social Security number
4. Name and address of the college you are attending

Send the request to:
Grandview Education Foundation
PO Box 546
Grandview, MO 64030

If you have any questions, contact scholarship chairperson, Cindy Bastian at 816-853-2088.

Learn more about all our available scholarships by clicking below on each individual scholarship opportunity.

General Scholarships ($1,000)

Charles Criniere Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

Grown in Grandview-Class of 1974 Scholarship  ($500)

Diana Bundy Memorial Scholarship  ($500)

Jane Bryan Community Scholarship ($1,000)

Jason Noonan-Kurtz Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

Jenna D. Rhodes Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

Jimmy Foy Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

Kathy Meyers Founding Member Scholarship ($1,000)

Larry R. Downing Memorial Scholarship ($500)

Lori DeAnda Latinx Scholarship ($500)

Ritchey Lowe Memorial Scholarship ($500)