Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded donor-funded athletic scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to students for the current academic year.
The list below includes the names of students who have accepted the scholarships as of Nov. 1, 2023.
For more information about Grizzly Athletic scholarships or ways to give, contact the MSU-WP university advancement office at 417-255-7240, email WPAdvancement@MissouriState.edu or visit WP.MissouriState.edu/UniversityAdvancement.
MSU-WP empowers students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities by providing accessible, affordable and quality educational opportunities.
MSU-WP offers associate degrees and credit and non-credit courses and serves as a delivery site for bachelor’s and master’s degrees offered by Missouri State University in Springfield.
Editor’s Note: Students receiving scholarships are listed below and arranged alphabetically by scholarship, country, state then hometown.
2023-2024 MSU Foundation Grizzly Athletic Scholarship Recipients
25th Anniversary Grizzly Booster Board Scholarship
MICHIGAN
Southfield: Carlos Paul III
MISSOURI
Springfield: Lauryn Farish
Alan and Norma Ramseur Grizzly Scholarship
POLAND
Olkusz: Maja Bochenek
MISSOURI
Thayer: Gaige Pitts
Ariane Brooks/Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Springfield: Lauryn Farish
Thayer: Gaige Pitts
Bill and Shirley Virdon Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
POLAND
Olkusz: Maja Bochenek
MICHIGAN
Southfield: Carlos Paul III
Bill and Tammy Davis Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
GERMANY
Erfurt: Caroline Glatkowski
Billy Joe and Faith Lovelace Grizzly Basketball Endowed Scholarship
BRAZIL
Porto Alegre: Lucas Prolla
Burton Creek Pharmacy Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
BRAZIL
Sao Paulo: lolanda Tercariol
MISSOURI
Mansfield: Tom Emerick
Carr Ward Family Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
POLAND
Grajewo: Wiktoria Jakubik
VIRGINIA
Hampton: Kendon Peebles
Chancellors’ Grizzly Basketball Endowed Scholarship
BRAZIL
Porto Alegre: Lucas Prolla
Chuck and Sue Kimberlin Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
BRAZIL
Sao Paulo: lolanda Tercariol
MISSOURI
Mansfield: Tom Emerick
Colton’s Steak House & Grill of West Plains Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
BRAZIL
Curitiba: Eduarda Portes
VIRGINIA
Hampton: Kendon Peebles
Community First Banking Company of West Plains Grizzly Scholarship
BRAZIL
Curitiba: Eduarda Portes
Porto Alegre: Lucas Prolla
Courtney and Greg Beykirch Family Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
ILLINOIS
Chicago: Kaitlyn Aleshire
VIRGINIA
Virginia Beach: Kamari Vinson
Ed and Lorene Thompson Brooks Grizzly Scholarship
CANADA
Toronto: Javian Downey
SLOVENIA
Likublijana: Rosa Brencic
Edward L. “Harry” Reavis Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Conway: Gibson Beckler
VIRGINIA
Hampton: Kendon Peebles
Gene and Julia Austin Grizzly Basketball Endowment
MISSOURI
West Plains: Blake Harris
Grizzly Basketball Challenge Scholarship
VIRGINIA
Virginia Beach: Kamari Vinson
Grizzly Commemorative Scholarship
GERMANY
Erfurt: Caroline Glatkowski
VIRGINIA
Virginia Beach: Kamari Vinson
Harlin Family Grizzly Scholarship
BRAZIL
Sao Paulo: lolanda Tercariol
MICHIGAN
Southfield: Carlos Paul III
Herbert L. and Mary Beth Lunday Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Lionel Kumwimba
POLAND
Olkusz: Maja Bochenek
Hilburn Family Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
MISSOURI
Springfield: Lauryn Farish
Thayer: Gaige Pitts
Jerry and Sue Hall Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
MISSOURI
Mansfield: Tom Emerick
TEXAS
Austin: Ambria Rupp
Jess and Betty Garnett Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Conway: Gibson Beckler
Mansfield: Tom Emerick
John and Dixie Williams Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Lionel Kumwimba
POLAND
Olkusz: Maja Bochenek
Kissinger Family Grizzly Scholarship
BRAZIL
Curitiba: Eduarda Portes
VIRGINIA
Hampton: Kendon Peebles
Lady Grizzly Volleyball Challenge Scholarship
POLAND
Grajewo: Wiktoria Jakubik
Lisa Crumpley Memorial Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
BRAZIL
Sao Paulo: lolanda Tercariol
VIRGINIA
Hampton: Kendon Peebles
M.O. Looney Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Mansfield: Tom Emerick
Springfield: Lauryn Farish
Mynde N. Tarter Memorial Grizzly Endowed Volleyball Scholarship
POLAND
Grajewo: Wiktoria Jakubik
NJCAA National Tournament Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
GERMANY
Erfurt: Carolina Glatkowski
Noel and Berniece Garner Grizzly Basketball Scholarship
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Lionel Kumwimba
Ozark Machinery Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Thayer: Gaige Pitts
TEXAS
Austin: Ambria Rupp
Ozark Radio Network Grizzly Scholarship
BRAZIL
Curitiba: Eduarda Portes
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Lionel Kumwimba
Ozarks Medical Center Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
POLAND
Olkusz: Maja Bochenek
Pahlmann 25th Anniversary Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
GERMANY
Erfurt: Caroline Glatkowski
MISSOURI
Mansfield: Tom Emerick
Paul and Virginia Brown Grizzly Scholarship
BRAZIL
Sao Paulo: lolanda Tercariol
MISSOURI
Mansfield: Tom Emerick
Physicians, Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners Grizzly Scholarship
BRAZIL
Porto Alegre: Lucas Prolla
TEXAS
Austin: Ambria Rupp
Preacher Roe Grizzly Athletic Endowed Scholarship
MISSOURI
Conway: Gibson Beckler
Mansfield: Tom Emerick
Robert Neathery Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Thayer: Gaige Pitts
TEXAS
Austin: Ambria Rupp
State Farm Insurance Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
BRAZIL
Sao Paulo: lolanda Tercariol
Travis and Chase Smith Grizzly Scholarship
BRAZIL
Sao Paulo: lolanda Tercariol
MISSOURI
Mansfield: Tom Emerick
Wal-Mart Foundation Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
BRAZIL
Sao Paulo: lolanda Tercariol