Parkville SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic Scholarships
The awarding review process begins upon receipt of the student’s Application for Admission. Awardees will demonstrate a commitment to Park’s Core Values: Accountability, Civility and Respect, Excellence, Global Citizenship, Inclusivity, and Integrity.
The number of awards varies per scholarship.
PARK UNIVERSITY A+ RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIP
Award Amount: $1,000.00 annually (stackable)
Awardee must have participated in an A+ Program in High School
Eligibility: Missouri high school graduates with A+ designation and a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Hundley-Volker Scholarship
Award Amount: $3,000 annually
Eligibility: Incoming students with a 2.0–2.99 cumulative GPA.
Named in honor of William L. Hundley and C. Donald Volker, two significant contributors to Park University’s history. Hundley was a longtime professor of History; Volker, an alumnus and devoted benefactor.
PARK UNIVERSITY MARVIN BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP
Award Amount: $5,000.00 annually
Eligibility: Incoming students with a 3.0–3.49 cumulative GPA.
The Marvin Brooks Scholarship honors the legacy of Park University’s first African American graduate. Recipients demonstrate a commitment to creating inclusive, supportive learning environments and contributing positively to the campus community.
The Marvin Brooks Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who embody the life and legacy of Marvin Brooks, who is Park University’s first African American graduate.
Like Marvin Brooks, candidates must represent and recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion, and be dedicated to broadening the understanding of the value of diversity and inclusion for academic pursuits. In our commitment to achieve a strong and diverse student body, awardees are representative of this initiative.
Priority Criteria: First-generation college students and membership in a racial or ethnic minority group that is underrepresented in relation to the University’s goal to achieve education benefits of a diverse student body. Local area applicants are given primary consideration in the selection process.
Founders Scholarship
Award Amount: $6,000 annually
Eligibility: Incoming students with a 3.5+ cumulative GPA.
The Founders Scholarship recognizes students who exemplify Park’s core values—academic excellence, service, leadership, curiosity, integrity, and community impact.
Add-On Awards (Stackable)
Residential Award – $1,000 annually
Visit Award – $500 annually (Campus or Athletics visit qualifies)
Pell Bridge Award – Variable amount (awarded through Financial Aid)
Renewal Requirements
All automatic merit scholarships renew with a 2.0 GPA.
Competitive awards carry higher GPA renewal requirements (3.5–3.8 GPA).
ADDITIONAL PARK UNIVERSITY MERIT & ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
All students will be reviewed upon admission for additional consideration and scholarships based on GPA and financial need. Amounts and total number of awards varies.
PARK UNIVERSITY PHI THETA KAPPA RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIP
Award Amount: $1,000.00 annually
PARK UNIVERSITY A+ RECOGNITION TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
Award Amount: $2,000.00 annually
Awardee must have participated in an A+ Program in High School
PARK UNIVERSITY MARVIN BROOKS TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
Award Amount: $2,000.00 annually
The Marvin Brooks Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who embody the life and legacy of Marvin Brooks, who is Park University’s first African American graduate.
Like Marvin Brooks, candidates must represent and recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion, and be dedicated to broadening the understanding of the value of diversity and inclusion for academic pursuits. In our commitment to achieve a strong and diverse student body, awardees are representative of this initiative.
Priority Criteria: First-generation college students and membership in a racial or ethnic minority group that is underrepresented in relation to the University’s goal to achieve education benefits of a diverse student body. Local area applicants are given primary consideration in the selection process.
PARK UNIVERSITY – KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
Award Amount: $1,000.00 annually
Completion of a minimum 24 credit hours from an accredited Kansas public 2-year institution
PARK UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATE DEGREE RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIP
Award Amount: $1,000.00 annually
Completion of Associate Degree from an accredited institution (AA, AAS, AAB, AAT or AS)
ADDITIONAL PARK UNIVERSITY MERIT & ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
All students will be reviewed upon admission for additional consideration and scholarships based on GPA and financial need. Amounts and total number of awards varies.