This scholarship was established in memory of Laura G. Stark by her family. Laura was a physically fit, fun loving and devoted single mother of two sons who unexpectedly died of acute respiratory distress syndrome. She was a sports mom who had a great zest for life and laughter. Laura valued the educational process and went to great lengths to prepare her children for their future.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating senior from Lee’s Summit High School or Lee’s Summit West High School in Lee’s Summit, Missouri;
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0;
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in human healthcare at any accredited junior college, college or university including:Healthcare- Respiratory TherapyHealthcare- PsychologyHealthcare- NursingHealthcare- Human relatedHealthcare- PharmacyHealthcare- RadiologyHealthcare- Social WorkAllied Healthcare FieldHealthcare- Pre-MedHealthcare- OtherHealthcare- Medical DoctorHealthcare- Public HealthBiology- Pre-Med
- Healthcare- Respiratory Therapy
- Healthcare- Psychology
- Healthcare- Nursing
- Healthcare- Human related
- Healthcare- Pharmacy
- Healthcare- Radiology
- Healthcare- Social Work
- Allied Healthcare Field
- Healthcare- Pre-Med
- Healthcare- Other
- Healthcare- Medical Doctor
- Healthcare- Public Health
- Biology- Pre-Med
- Personal interviews may be required.
Award Amount
Up to $1,000.
Renewable
Not a renewable scholarship.
Deadline
The General Application for the 2026-2027 cycle will be available December 1, 2025 and due February 16, 2026 (including any requirements listed below).
Requirements
- Transcripts showing grades from Fall Semester 2025. Any applications submitted with transcripts omitting Fall Semester 2025 will not be considered.
- Personal reference from a teacher or supervisor.
- Personal reference, if you choose, from a teacher, coach, or other influential adult in your life.
- List of other scholarships you have applied for including the amounts and whether you have been awarded the scholarship.
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