Students
Elizabeth Weekley Sutton was a home economics teacher for 30 years and was very active in her profession. She taught in the North Kansas City Schools for 28 years, teaching at North Kansas City High School for 12 years and at Oak Park High School for 16 years. As part of her legacy gift to Truman Heartland Community Foundation, Mrs. Sutton created this scholarship to honor students pursuing careers in Family and Consumer Sciences and its knowledge-based areas, including:
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education;
- Dietetics, Nutrition, Health and Food Management;
- Human Development and Family Relations;
- Apparel Design, Textiles and Merchandising;
- Housing and Development;
- Child Development;
- Education;
- Consumer Economics and Resource Management;
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education Extension; and
- Issues related to the above subject areas.
Eligibility:
- Must be a graduating senior from North Kansas City High School or Oak Park High School; or from a public high school in Blue Springs, Fort Osage, Grain Valley, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Oak Grove or Raytown school districts;
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Family and Consumer Sciences or any of its knowledge-based areas (specific university departments/majors may be named differently);
- Must have demonstrated strong morals;
- Must have demonstrated leadership and community service;
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Amount:
May be $1,500 per academic year.
Renewable:
Yes, this scholarship can be renewed for three additional years of funding. A renewal application must be submitted with proof of continuing college enrollment and a minimum college cumulative GPA of 3.0.
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 counselor.
Apply: