2026 MSPMA Scholarship Winners

MSPMA Scholarship Program: Open Doors to Higher Education for Aspiring Students

Submission deadline is March 26th, 2026

Legacy Sponsors

2026 Scholarship Winner: Kinlea Bird

Kinlea graduated from Glasgow High School and plans to attend the University of Missouri to study nursing.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Bo Helzer

Bo graduated from Raymore Peculiar High School and plans to attend the University of Kansas to study mechanical engineering.

Signature Sponsors

2026 Scholarship Winner: Evan Andersen

Evan was homeschooled and plans to attend the John Brown University to study art and illustration.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Kassena Ridgel

Kassena graduated from Centralia High School and plans to attend Columbia College to study nursing.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Kaitlyn King

Kaitlyn graduated from Bourbon High School and plans to attend Missouri State University.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Kayla Houska

Kayla graduated from Nixa High School and plans to attend OTC to go into the medical field.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Tucker Mabe

Tucker graduated from Union High School and plans to attend the University of Missouri to study sports management.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Kiley Moon

Kiley graduated from Farmington High School and plans to attend Southeast Health College of Nursing.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Annalee Brooks

Annalee graduated from Sullivan High School and is working towards an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Nursing.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Ava Warren

Ava graduated from Linn High School and plans to attend State Technical College of Missouri to study business administration.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Madelyn Dittrich

Madelyn graduated from Maplewood Richmond Heights High School and plans to attend Knox College to study occupational therapy with children.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Ella Bell

Ella graduated from DeSoto High School and plans to attend Jefferson College to study child education.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Shea Stille

Shea graduated from Montgomery Co. High School and plans to attend the University of Missouri.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Mya Bell

Mya graduated from DeSoto High School and plans to attend College of the Ozarks.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Madison Gilmore Johnson

Madison graduated from Oak Grove High School and plans to attend the University of Missouri to study chemistry.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Cole Kreisel

Cole graduated from Warrensburg High School and plans to attend the University of Central Missouri to study accounting.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Emma Kreisel

Emma graduated from Warrensburg High School and plans to attend Southwest Baptist University to study child education.

2026 Scholarship Winner: Maya Elliott

Maya graduated from Lebanon High School and plans to attend Central Methodist University.

Minne & Richard Sanders 2026 Scholarship Winner: Sinry Mendoza

Sinry graduated from Hollister High School and plans to attend Oklahoma State University.

Joe & Mary Branham 2026 Scholarship Winner: Abigail Woodard

Abigail graduated from Ste. Genevieve High School and plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University to study child education.

Tony & Marie Sloan 2026 Scholarship Winner: Colin Hardy

Colin graduated from Neosho High School in 2025 and is currently studying Construction Management. This is a 4-year award.

Executive Director Award 2026 Scholarship Winner: Patrick Hull

Patrick graduated from Lee's Summit North High School and plans to attend Wichita State University.

Continuing Education

The Missouri School Plant Managers Association (MSPMA) seeks to assist qualified applicants who are continuing their education or job training by pursuing any of the following post secondary programs: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Vocational Certificate/ Degree, or Career Training.

Applicant Criteria

Scholarships will be funded up to $2,000 each based on recommendations from the MSPMA Scholarship Committee. Preference will be given to:

MSPMA scholarships are exclusively available to children of custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff employed within MSPMA member school districts. Please note: Children of principals, teachers, and those from non-member school districts are not eligible for these scholarships.

Children / Dependents of Missouri School Facility Staff (School Maintenance, Custodial, or Grounds).

Your college admissions or financial aid officer may contact Charley Branham for additional information at 636-262-9030. Submission Deadline is March 26, 2026.