Local students receive scholarships to attend Missouri State University

by Emily Letterman

SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2026-27 academic year.

Perry County, Mo.

Perryville

Olivia Bierk Maroon & White Award Yr 1

Allyson Burns The 1905 Award Yr 1

Olivia Iffert Maroon & White Award Yr 1

Madyson Richardet Bear Excellence Award Yr 1

Josephine Robinson Maroon & White Award Yr 1

Barrett Wheeler Maroon & White Award Yr 1

Sainte Genevieve County, Mo.

Saint Mary

Chloe Choate Maroon & White Award Yr 1

Abigail Hoff Maroon & White Award Yr 1

Sainte Genevieve

Ava Bauman The 1905 Award Yr 1

Jacey Bauman The 1905 Award Yr 1

Eleanor McKlin The 1905 Award Yr 1

Paul Taylor The 1905 Award Yr 1

Elijah Bennett Bear Excellence Award Yr 1

Kyrah Kreitler Maroon & White Award Yr 1

Randolph County, Illinois

Red Bud

Keegan Pflueger The 1905 Award Yr 1

Sparta

Olivia Little Maroon & White Award Yr 1

The complete list:

https://news.missouristate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27-Missouri-State-University-Scholarship-List-sorted-by-hometown.pdf

These students were selected from those who applied based on their ACT scores, GPA, standing in graduating class, and leadership shown in community and school activities.

More information about the scholarships is available on the financial aid website.