Lebanon Area Foundation administers several scholarships that are funded by earnings from endowment funds that we manage for our donors. The principal of each fund is protected, while the earnings are transferred into a pass-thru fund to be distributed to scholarship recipients.
Contributions to these scholarship funds are gladly accepted and are applied to the principals to be held in perpetuity ~ maintaining a legacy of scholarship in our community.
We also administer scholarship funds that are non-endowed.
Non-endowed scholarship funds play an important role for students in Laclede County. Unlike endowed funds, contributions made to non-endowed funds are distributed in the same year that they are received.
Non-endowed funds are an ideal option for those who want to support the educational goals of area students but do not have the goal of having an award for perpetuity. Non-endowed funds are also a great alternative for those who might have excess funds available each year but who do not have the full endowment minimum or for those who have a lump sum to contribute and would like to provide for an award for a certain number of years.
When creating a non-endowed fund with Lebanon Area Foundation, a Non-Endowed Scholarship Agreement is prepared. The Agreement is a document signed by both the donor and the Foundation to establish guidelines and procedures for how the gift is to be used.
LAF Administered Scholarships
Download Full List – LAF Administered Scholarships – 2018
Boswell Business Scholarship: $2,500 renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors is offered every other year to students interested in attending a two or four year accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Business. Applicants must agree to work as a paid intern each summer while enrolled in college at a Boswell plant site. They must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA while in college and agree to consider employment at a Boswell plant site after graduation.
The Boswell Business Scholarship was transferred from the Lebanon R-III School District to LAF in February of 2018.
Boswell Engineering Scholarship: $2,500 renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors is offered every other year to students interested in attending a two or four year accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Engineering. Applicants must agree to work as a paid intern each summer while enrolled in college at a Boswell plant site. They must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA while in college and agree to consider employment at a Boswell plant site after graduation.
The Boswell Engineering Scholarship was transferred from the Lebanon R-III School District to LAF in February of 2018.
Brian Chastain Memorial Scholarship: $500 non-renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors interested in attending a two or four year accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Business Administration. Other fields of study will be considered if there are no qualified applicants seeking a degree in Business. Applicants should express a belief in God and follows religious principals based on that belief. The scholarship is to be applied to the first year of tuition and fees.
The parents, family and friends of Brian Chastain established this scholarship in memory of Brian Chastain who was a 1985 graduate of LHS and a 1990 graduate of Drury University, with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Business Administration. The Brian Chastain Memorial Scholarship was transferred from the Lebanon R-III School District to LAF in August of 2017.
Harke Family Education Scholarship: $2,500 renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors displaying financial need who have maintained above a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA.
Walter and Rene Harke gifted a $500,000 investment to LAF upon Mr. Harke’s death in late 2012. The interest and earnings from the investment are awarded each spring to LHS seniors with the greatest financial need. This scholarship is administered in two payments of $1,250. The first payment is mailed to the chosen college or university for the Fall semester and the second payment is mailed for the Spring semester upon receipt of the student’s transcript and class schedule.
Harke Family Education Scholarship – OTC/MSU Book Fund: This scholarship is available to OTC Lebanon Center and MSU Outreach students attending classes in Lebanon, Missouri. Students must be Laclede County residents and have a significant financial need. Scholarship awards vary from $50-250.
Rene Harke wished to honor her late husband’s legacy by extending the Harke Family Education Scholarship to reach students currently enrolled in OTC Lebanon Center and the MSU Outreach Program in Lebanon. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students in the purchase of books, class materials, and transportation costs. OTC and MSU counselors refer students to apply for assistance and the request is sent to Lebanon Area Foundation for consideration.
Jerry Hoover Music Scholarship: $1,000 non-renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors interested in attending Missouri State University and participating in the instrumental music program. Students must have fully participated in the LHS band program during their high school career to qualify.
The Jerry Hoover Music Scholarship was established in 2008 to pay tribute to Mr. Jerry Hoover who was band director at Lebanon High School from 1961 to 1969. Mr. Hoover is now Director of Bands at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. The Jerry Hoover Music Scholarship is designed to extend Mr. Hoover’s legacy into the future in the most appropriate way possible….by helping to fund, in his name, the education of an LHS student who wants to continue studying music. This scholarship is administered in two payments of $500. The first payment is mailed to the chosen college or university for the Fall semester and the second payment is mailed for the Spring semester upon receipt of the student’s transcript and class schedule.
Kelly Ray Kelso Scholarship: $500 non-renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors in the Math department apply, all other LHS students will be considered.
The Kelly Ray Kelso Scholarship fund originated in 1972 and was administered by the MFA Foundation. In 2014, the MFA Foundation requested that Lebanon Area Foundation undertake and assume all rights, benefits, duties, obligations, and responsibilities related to this scholarship. This scholarship is administered in one payment of $500 to the chosen college or university.
Fred & Flora Koby Memorial Scholarship: $2,000 non-renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors displaying financial need who have maintained a minimum 2.0 cumulative high school GPA. Six scholarships are awarded each year.
Students must be enrolling in a two or four year college, university, technical, or vocational school. Preference is given to students enrolling at vocational or technical schools, but applicants enrolling in two or four year institutions will be considered if qualified applicants have not applied for this scholarship. Courses or study may include, but are not limited to: Cosmetology, Dental Hygiene, Welding, Hospitality, and Medical Technology. Students pursuing a degree in music or the performing arts are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
James Koby graduated from Lebanon High School in 1933 and worked with his father in the sheet metal business for a few years. He then moved to San Diego, California to work for General Dynamics Corporation making large military vehicles and airplanes. He retired in 1971 and returned to Lebanon to enjoy the community where was raised. He was active in his retirement years and maintained a great love and appreciation for his school and community. James died in 2015 at the age of 99. He bequeathed his estate to the Lebanon R-3 School District to establish the Fred and Flora Koby Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of his parents.
The scholarship fund was transferred in July of 2017 to Lebanon Area Foundation to remove state mandated investment restrictions that currently limit Lebanon R-III School District’s capacity to preserve and grow scholarships in their care.
James E. & Elizabeth McClure Family Scholarship: $2,500 nonrenewable scholarship to LHS seniors enrolling in a Missouri state accredited university, display strong financial need, and who have maintained a minimum 2.8 cumulative high school GPA.
This scholarship, established by Elizabeth (Betty) McClure is in memory of James E. McClure and their son, James E. McClure II, both graduates of Lebanon High School. The McClure family settled in Laclede County in the mid 1800’s and continues to feel a strong attachment to the area. Though not a college graduate, Jim McClure strongly believed in the importance of higher education and his son Jimmy graduated from Drury College. This scholarship was established to encourage LHS students to pursue their dreams of a college degree.
This pass through scholarship fund was transferred from Lebanon R-III School District to LAF in December of 2017.
John Honssinger Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 nonrenewable scholarship to LHS seniors enrolling in a two or four year Missouri state accredited college or university.
This pass through scholarship fund was transferred from Lebanon R-III School District to LAF in July of 2017.
Lebanon FFA Scholarship: $500 non-renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors who hold a membership in the Lebanon FFA Chapter. Contact LHS faculty members Craig Evans and Tom Inman at 417-532-5494 for more information on applying for this scholarship.
The Lebanon FFA Chapter raises funds throughout the year to support this scholarship. The number of scholarships awarded depends on the amount raised each year.
Lebanon High School Class of 1960 Scholarship: $2,500 renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors interested in attending a two or four year college, university, or technical school who have maintained a minimum cumulative 2.5 high school GPA.
The LHS Class of 1960 Scholarship fund was started in December of 2005 as a way to give back to the Lebanon community. This fund is a perpetual scholarship with the goal of awarding two multi-year scholarships each year.
Lebanon High School Class of 1966 Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship available to LHS seniors interested in attending a two or four year college, university, or technical school who have maintained a cumulative 2.5 high school GPA. Applicants must display financial need and are leaders both in their school and community.
The LHS Class of 1966 Scholarship fund was started in June of 2016 as a way to leave a lasting legacy of generosity and scholarship. This fund is a pass-thru with the goal of becoming an endowment fund with LAF once a minimum of $10,000 has been reached.
Lillian Doublin – Martell Scholarship: $300 scholarship available to LHS seniors interested in attending a school of cosmetology. Applicants must display financial need and have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Lillian Doublin-Martell was a hairdresser for 45 years. Lillian valued education and trained 23 apprentices over her career. Lillian worked hard and always wanted to help people reach their full potential. This scholarship is in honor of her life and the positive impact she made on those who knew her.
The scholarship fund was transferred in September of 2017 to Lebanon Area Foundation to remove state mandated investment restrictions that currently limit Lebanon R-III School District’s capacity to preserve and grow scholarships in their care.
Massey Memorial Teaching Scholarship: $500 non-renewable scholarship is available to full-time educators who are currently attending an accredited college or university for an improvement of skills. Applicants must be currently employed (under contract) in Laclede County to qualify for this scholarship.
The Massey Memorial Teaching Scholarship began in 1995 through a donation from the family of Homer and Lovena Massey. The purpose of this scholarship is to relieve some of the financial burden for educators who are furthering their own education in the field that they teach.
Melva Palmer Ellis Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 non-renewable scholarship is available to Laclede and Camden county seniors interested in attending a two or four year college or university to obtain a degree in education who express a belief in God and have maintained a minimum cumulative 2.5 high school GPA.
The Melva Palmer Ellis Scholarship fund was established with the Lebanon Rotary Club in 1979 by Stanley Williams in memory of his mother, Melva Palmer Ellis. Mr. Williams believed in the importance of education and the need for dedicated young people entering the profession of teaching. The scholarship was transferred to LAF in 2017 to be managed and administered. Selection of scholarship recipients continues to be performed by the Lebanon Rotary Club’s Scholarship Committee.
This scholarship is administered in two payments of $500. The first payment is mailed to the chosen college or university for the Fall semester and the second payment is mailed for the Spring semester upon receipt of the student’s transcript and class schedule.
Kenneth Miller Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 non-renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors who have maintained a minimum 2.5 cumulative high school GPA and are interested in pursuing a career as a Lineman for an electrical utility company. This scholarship is also open to students pursuing degrees in business and/or accounting. Applicants are required to submit an essay describing their vision for their future.
The Kenneth Miller Memorial Scholarship was established in October of 2017 in honor of the late Kenneth Miller. Kenneth Miller was CEO/General Manager of Laclede Electric Cooperative for many years. He had a business degree with an emphasis in accounting. Kenneth was dedicated to serving the community through his work promoting reliable electrical power, affordable electric rates, economic growth, and business and service organizations.
The Oakland Moravian Methodist Scholarship: $500 non-renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors are pursuing higher education at an accredited college or university. This scholarship has no application and is awarded after the scholarship ceremony to a student who applied for, but were not selected to receive, scholarship awards.
Rainey / Luthy Education Scholarship: $300 non-renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors interested in pursuing a degree in education and who have maintained a minimum cumulative 2.5 high school GPA.
The Rainey / Luthy Education Scholarship was established in November of 2017 as a combination of the Ellis C. Rainey Scholarship, the Luthy Spelling Award, and a contribution from the Future Teachers Association of the Lebanon R-3 School District.
Raymona Boswell Student Scholarship: Each year, six 8th graders at LMS are awarded the Raymona Boswell Student Scholarship of $3,500.00 at the Annual Raymona Betherum Boswell Assembly. LMS faculty select the recipients based on their academic performance, integrity, and effort. The scholarships are then invested in Certificates of Deposit for four years and are presented to the students at the Annual Scholarship Ceremony near the end of their senior year.
This scholarship is sponsored by the Boswell Foundation and is in honor of Raymona Betherum Boswell. Fund responsibility was transferred from the Lebanon R-3 School District to Lebanon Area Foundation in February of 2018.
Roy True Memorial Scholarship: $400 non-renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors interested in attending a trade or technical school.
The Roy True Memorial Scholarship was created by Dan and Joan True to honor their son, Roy True, of Lebanon, who passed away his senior year of high school in a tragic car accident. The scholarship originated in 1983 and was administered by the MFA Foundation.
In 2014, the MFA Foundation requested that Lebanon Area Foundation undertake and assume all rights, benefits, duties, obligations, and responsibilities related to this scholarship. The scholarship award is paid directly to the trade or technical school chosen by the scholarship recipient and may be applied toward tuition, fees, room and board.
Segebarth Family Scholarship: $1,000 nonrenewable scholarship available to LHS seniors who are Christian athletes involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes enrolling in an accredited two or four year college or university. Preference will be given to students who have participated in the wrestling program.
This scholarship was established with LAF in January 2018 from memorial contributions honoring Mr. Mark Segebarth, a long-time businessman and active volunteer in the community.
The Durham Company Engineering Internship/Scholarship: $1,500 renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors. $750 will be awarded per semester for a minimum of one year and is awarded with the expectation that the applicant be available for employment at The Durham Company (or affiliates) as a paid intern for the summer between Senior High School and College.
The Durham Scholarship pass through fund was transferred from the Lebanon R-III School District to LAF in February of 2018.
Fred Wright & Mabel Nelson Scholarship: $1,500 non-renewable scholarship available to LHS seniors pursuing a degree in nursing, medicine, or agricultural fields. Student must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative high school GPA. Economic need and rural background will be heavily weighted. The recipient will be selected by LHS faculty members.
The J. Fred Wright & Mabel Nelson Scholarship (previously named the J. Fred Wright Perpetual Scholarship) was transferred from the Lebanon R-3 School District in August of 2017 to Lebanon Area Foundation to be invested and administered.