Recipients of Missouri State University Foundation athletic scholarships at MSU-WP announced
WEST PLAINS, Mo.- Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded donor-funded athletic scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to students for the current academic year.
The list below includes the names of students who have accepted the scholarships as of Nov. 1, 2025.
For more information about Grizzly Athletic scholarships or ways to give, contact the MSU-WP University Advancement office at 417-255-7240, email WPAdvancement@MissouriState.edu or visit WP.MissouriState.edu/UniversityAdvancement.
MSU-WP empowers students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities by providing accessible, affordable and quality educational opportunities.
MSU-WP offers associate degrees and credit and non-credit courses and serves as a delivery site for bachelor's and master's degrees offered by Missouri State University in Springfield.
Editor’s Note: Students receiving scholarships are listed below and arranged alphabetically by scholarship, country, state then hometown.
2025-2026 MSU Foundation Grizzly Athletic Scholarship Recipients
25th Anniversary Grizzly Booster Board Scholarship
- FRANCE
- Paris: Elidjah Abomo
- MISSOURI
- Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
Alan and Norma Ramseur Grizzly Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Candelaria- Valle: Victoria Antia
- MISSOURI
- Battlefield: Jake Sage
Bill and Shirley Virdon Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Medellin: Isabella Calle Hernandez
- MISSOURI
- Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
Bill and Tammy Davis Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Cartagena: Mariana Franco Aldana
Billy Joe and Faith Lovelace Grizzly Basketball Endowed Scholarship
- FLORIDA
- Tampa: Tyrell Smith
Bo Pace Athletics Endowed Scholarship
- INDIANA
- Larwill: Holly Branning
Burton Creek Pharmacy Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- FLORIDA
- Tampa: Tyrell Smith
- ILLINOIS
- Chicago: Amor Stapleton
Carr Ward Family Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- ARKANSAS
- Hackett: Prairie Vaughn
- FLORIDA
- Tampa: Tyrell Smith
Chancellors’ Grizzly Basketball Endowed Scholarship
- WASHINGTON
- Tacoma: Javon Barbee
Chuck and Sue Kimberlin Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- ARKANSAS
- Hackett: Prairie Vaughn
- WASHINGTON
- Tacoma: Javon Barbee
Colton’s Steak House & Grill of West Plains Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- ST. LUCIA
- Babonneau: Ericka Gaspard
- WASHINGTON
- Tacoma: Javon Barbee
Community First Banking Company of West Plains Grizzly Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Cartagena: Mariana Franco Aldana
- FLORIDA
- Tampa: Tyrell Smith
Courtney and Greg Beykirch Family Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Medellin: Isabella Calle Hernandez
- MISSOURI
- Battlefield: Jake Sage
Don and Judy Kenslow Grizzly Baseball Endowed Scholarship
- MISSOURI
- Licking: Kellar Davis
Ed and Lorene Thompson Brooks Grizzly Scholarship
- BRAZIL
- Rio de Janerio: Nycole Delfino Barboza
- TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
- Point Fortin: Jaylon Hyson
Edward L. “Harry” Reavis Grizzly Scholarship
- ILLINOIS
- Chicago: Amor Stapleton
- NORTH CAROLINA
- Fayetteville: Alonso Easterling
Grizzly Basketball Challenge Scholarship
- NORTH CAROLINA
- Fayetteville: Alonso Easterling
Grizzly Commemorative Scholarship
- BULGARIA
- Kazanlak: Violeta Bachvarova
- NORTH CAROLINA
- Fayetteville: Alonso Easterling
Harlin Family Grizzly Scholarship
- NORTH CAROLINA
- Fayetteville: Alonso Easterling
- ST. LUCIA
- Babonneau: Ericka Gaspard
Herbert L. and Mary Beth Lunday Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- MISSOURI
- Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
- ST. LUCIA
- Babonneau: Ericka Gaspard
Hilburn Family Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Candelaria-Valle: Victoria Antia
- MISSOURI
- Battlefield: Jake Sage
Jerry and Sue Hall Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- BULGARIA
- Kazanlak: Violeta Bachvarova
- FLORIDA
- Tampa: Tyrell Smith
Jess and Betty Garnett Grizzly Scholarship
- FRANCE
- Paris: Elidjah Abomo
- MISSOURI
- Springfield: Dassiah Green
John and Dixie Williams Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- BULGARIA
- Kazanlak: Violeta Bachvarova
- WASHINGTON
- Tacoma: Javon Barbee
Kissinger Family Grizzly Scholarship
- FRANCE
- Paris: Elidjah Abomo
- MISSOURI
- Springfield: Dassiah Green
Lady Grizzly Volleyball Challenge Scholarship
- ILLINOIS
- Chicago: Amor Stapleton
Lisa Crumpley Memorial Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- ARKANSAS
- Hackett: Prairie Vaughn
- MISSOURI
- Springfield: Dassiah Green
M.O. Looney Grizzly Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Candelaria-Valle: Victoria Antia
- MISSOURI
- Springfield: Dassiah Green
Mynde N. Tarter Memorial Grizzly Endowed Volleyball Scholarship
- ST. LUCIA
- Babonneau: Ericka Gaspard
NJCAA National Tournament Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Medellin: Isabella Calle Hernandez
Noel and Berniece Garner Family Grizzly Basketball Scholarship
- MISSOURI
- Battlefield: Jake Sage
Ozark Machinery Grizzly Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Cartagena: Mariana Franco Aldana
- MISSOURI
- Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
Ozark Radio Network Grizzly Scholarship
- ILLINOIS
- Chicago: Amor Stapleton
- MISSOURI
- Springfield: Dassiah Green
Ozarks Medical Center Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
- BULGARIA
- Kazanlak: Violeta Bachvarova
Pahlmann 25th Anniversary Grizzly Endowed Scholarship
- ILLINOIS
- Chicago: Amor Stapleton
- NORTH CAROLINA
- Fayetteville: Alonso Easterling
Paul and Virginia Brown Grizzly Scholarship
- BULGARIA
- Kazanlak: Violeta Bachvarova
- MISSOURI
- Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
Preacher Roe Grizzly Athletic Endowed Scholarship
- ARKANSAS
- Hackett: Prairie Vaughn
- MISSOURI
- Battlefield: Jake Sage
Robert Neathery Grizzly Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Medellin: Isabella Calle Hernandez
- MISSOURI
- Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
State Farm Insurance Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Cartagena: Mariana Franco Aldana
Travis and Chase Smith Grizzly Scholarship
- COLOMBIA
- Candelaria-Valle: Victoria Antia
- MISSOURI
- Cape Girardeau: Blayne Harris
Walmart Foundation Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship
- FRANCE
- Paris: Elidjah Abomo