Springfield, Missouri – Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students fro the 2015-2016 academic year.

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.

Included on the list of scholarship recipients are Ryan Joseph Hulshoff of Dexter, who earned the Board of Governors Scholarship; Rachel Putnam of Dexter who earned the Dean’s Scholarship; and Kayleigh Mychal Burch from Puxico who earned the Provost Scholarship.

Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission I public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons while guided by three overarching and enduring commitments to student learning, inclusive excellence and institutional impact. 

The university’s identity is distinguished by its state-wide mission I public affairs, which entails a campus-wide commitment to foster competence and responsibility in ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.

Shown in the photo is Dexter Class of 2015 graduate Rachel Putnam.