WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded donor-funded athletic scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to student athletes for the current academic year.
The list below includes the names of students who have accepted the scholarships as of Nov. 1, 2024.
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.
2024-2025 MSU Foundation Grizzly Athletic Scholarship Recipients
25th Anniversary Grizzly Booster Board Scholarship
MISSOURI
Phillipsburg: Gibson Beckler
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Point Fortin: Jaylon Hyson
Alan and Norma Ramseur Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Kirbyville: Savannah Koen
Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
Ariane Brooks/Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Phillipsburg: Gibson Beckler
Battlefield: Jacob Sage
Bill and Shirley Virdon Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
ILLINOIS
Aurora: Kaitlyn Aleshire
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Point Fortin: Jaylon Hyson
Bill and Tammy Davis Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
MISSOURI
Rogersville: Chesnea Blakely
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Lionel Kumwimba
Bo Pace Athletics Endowed Scholarship
OREGON
Malin: Wyatt Lacy
Burton Creek Pharmacy Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
MISSOURI
Conway: Gibson Beckler
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Lionel Kumwimba
Carr Ward Family Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
MISSOURI
Kirbyville: Savannah Koen
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Lionel Kumwimba
Chancellors’ Grizzly Basketball Endowed Scholarship
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Lionel Kumwimba
Chuck and Sue Kimberlin Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
MISSOURI
Conway: Gibson Beckler
SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia: Jonathan White
Colton’s Steak House & Grill of West Plains Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
ILLINOIS
Aurora: Kaitlyn Aleshire
SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia: Jonathan White
Community First Banking Company of West Plains Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Kirbyville: Savannah Koen
SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia: Jonathan White
Courtney and Greg Beykirch Family Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
MISSOURI
Rogersville: Chesnea Blakely
SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia: Jonathan White
Ed and Lorene Thompson Brooks Grizzly Scholarship
BRAZIL
Caxias Do Sul: Bianca Salvador Cargnino
CANADA
Toronto: Javian Downey
Edward L. “Harry” Reavis Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Rogersville: Chesnea Blakely
FLORIDA
Hollywood: Ryan Richardson
Gene and Julia Austin Grizzly Basketball Endowment
MISSOURI
West Plains: Kenzie Sandgren
Grizzly Basketball Challenge Scholarship
FLORIDA
Hollywood: Ryan Richardson
Grizzly Commemorative Scholarship
ILLINOIS
Aurora: Kaitlyn Aleshire
LOUISIANNA
Baton Rouge: Zaheen Jackson
Harlin Family Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Kirbyville: Savannah Koen
LOUISIANNA
Baton Rouge: Zaheen Jackson
Herbert L. and Mary Beth Lunday Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
ILLINOIS
Aurora: Kaitlyn Aleshire
FLORIDA
Hollywood: Ryan Richardson
Hilburn Family Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
MISSOURI
Kirbyville: Savannah Koen
Battlefield: Jacob Sage
Jerry and Sue Hall Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
BULGARIA
Kazanlak: Violeta Bachvarova
FLORIDA
Hollywood: Ryan Richardson
Jess and Betty Garnett Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Rogersville: Chesnea Blakely
Battlefield: Jacob Sage
John and Dixie Williams Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
MISSOURI
Rogersville: Chesnea Blakely
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Point Fortin: Jaylon Hyson
Kissinger Family Grizzly Scholarship
ILLINOIS
Aurora: Kaitlyn Aleshire
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Point Fortin: Jaylon Hyson
Lady Grizzly Volleyball Challenge Scholarship
BULGARIA
Kazanlak: Violeta Bachvarova
Lisa Crumpley Memorial Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
ARKANSAS
Hackett: Prairie Vaughn
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Lionel Kumwimba
- O. Looney Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Conway: Gibson Beckler
Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
Mynde N. Tarter Memorial Grizzly Endowed Volleyball Scholarship
FRANCE
Paris: Elidjah Abomo
NJCAA National Tournament Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
ILLINOIS
Aurora: Kaitlyn Aleshire
Noel and Berniece Garner Grizzly Basketball Scholarship
MISSOURI
Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
Ozark Machinery Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Kirbyville: Savannah Koen
Battlefield: Jacob Sage
Ozark Radio Network Grizzly Scholarship
ILLINOIS
Aurora: Kaitlyn Aleshire
FLORIDA
Hollywood: Ryan Richardson
Ozarks Medical Center Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
BULGARIA
Kazanlak: Violeta Bachvarova
Pahlmann 25th Anniversary Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
MISSOURI
Rogersville: Chesnea Blakely
CANADA
Ajax: Jahreal Tomlinson
Paul and Virginia Brown Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Kirbyville: Savannah Koen
MARYLAND
Laurel: Ethan Smith
Physicians, Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners Grizzly Scholarship
ILLINOIS
Aurora: Kaitlyn Aleshire
MISSOURI
Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
Preacher Roe Grizzly Athletic Endowed Scholarship
MISSOURI
Kirbyville: Savannah Koen
Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
Robert Neathery Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Conway: Gibson Beckler
Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
State Farm Insurance Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
BULGARIA
Kazanlak: Violeta Bachvarova
Travis and Chase Smith Grizzly Scholarship
MISSOURI
Rogersville: Chesnea Blakely
Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
Walmart Foundation Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
BULGARIA
Kazanlak: Violeta Bachvarova
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