Building Brighter Futures in Eastern Jackson County and Beyond

At Truman Heartland, we’re committed to empowering students through two transformative initiatives:

• 🎓 Scholarship Program — Providing financial support so students from all walks of life can pursue technical programs, university degrees, or graduate education.
• 🧠 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) — Our “School of Philanthropy,” where high school students gain leadership, grantmaking, and community-service experience.
   

🎓 Scholarships

Give students the opportunity to follow their dreams—and make a meaningful impact in our region.

• $959,608 awarded in 2025 across almost 500 scholarships
• Open to high school seniors, current college students, and technical program participants
• One simple General Application connects you with 50+ scholarships

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🧠 Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

A leadership and learning experience for motivated high schoolers:

• Representative from 11 area schools meet monthly to fundraise, grant, and serve
• Manage a self-governed endowment, awarding grants to local nonprofits
• Real-world, hands-on involvement in fundraising events and volunteer projects

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Why This Work Matters

🔹 Scholarships reduce educational debt and open doors

🔹 YAC fosters civic engagement and community leadership

🔹 Together, they build a stronger, more vibrant region

It warms my heart that the members of my own community believe in me and want to support my educational goals.

- Danielle Cunningham

Support the Next Generation

• Consider starting a new scholarship fund to directly support students
• Join the Foundation Fan Club to assist YAC endowment growth
• Help us build a legacy of education and leadership across Eastern Jackson County

Contact Cole Eason for more information on creating a Scholarship Fund.