Students
More than 184 Truman Heartland donors have created scholarship funds to help students follow their dreams and work toward a brighter future.
Truman Heartland awards scholarships to students based on criteria set in partnership with donors to support students pursuing a variety of educational goals. Since 1982, Truman Heartland has awarded more than $5.82 million in scholarships. For 2022-2023, we award more than 300 scholarship awards totaling $740,337 to area students. The majority of our scholarships support students from Eastern Jackson County or students at local schools and universities.
Whether you are a graduating high school senior, a current college student, or a teacher wishing to improve your classroom, we invite you to apply for a scholarship at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Review all the scholarships we have available for both our General and Stand-Alone scholarships or if you are ready, Apply Now!

General Application Process Timeline
General Application Available | October 24, 2022 |
General Application Deadline | February 24, 2023 |
Award Notification Sent | April - May 2023 |
Scholarship Reception | June 2023 |
Scholarship Check Mailed | June, August, or January |
STUDENTS: Apply for a Scholarship
DONORS: Learn About Scholarship Funds
Have questions before you apply?
Questions?
Rachael Watkins is here to help; email or call (816) 912-4185.