Foundation's Purdy Emerging Leaders
Scholarship Program to Support 320+ Students During the 2024-2025
Academic Year
ST.
LOUIS, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MOHELA, a
non-profit, governmental corporation dedicated to helping the
student loan borrowers it serves, announced the awarding of
$1,493,300 in scholarships to over
320 Missouri students during the
2024-2025 academic year through its Foundation's Purdy Emerging
Leaders Scholarship Program.
"We are proud to award this year's recipients of the Purdy
Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program for their outstanding academic
performance, commitment to leadership, and dedication to their
communities," said Melissa
Findley, Executive Director of the Missouri Scholarship
& Loan Foundation. "By supporting these outstanding
students in their higher education journey, we are investing in the
future leaders of our communities."
The Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program was established
by MOHELA's Foundation, the Missouri Scholarship & Loan
Foundation, to provide scholarships to outstanding students on
Missouri college campuses who
demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and character, and who
require additional funding for higher education.
"Being non-profit, MOHELA is committed to supporting students
including by helping to eliminate financial barriers to ensure that
more young Missourians can fulfill their higher education dreams,"
said Scott Giles, Executive
Director, and CEO of MOHELA. "By providing these scholarships
to hundreds of deserving students, MOHELA's Foundation is helping
to pave the way for their academic success and future contributions
to Missouri's communities."
The recipients of the 2024-2025 Purdy Emerging Leaders
Scholarship Program will be attending 39 colleges and universities
across Missouri, including
Drury University, Missouri State
University, Missouri University of
Science & Technology, Saint Louis
University and University of Missouri-
Columbia.
Janelle P. from Springfield,
Missouri, expressed her gratitude: "This scholarship
will significantly ease the financial burden of my education,
allowing me to focus more on my academic and leadership pursuits.
It provides motivation to excel and make the most of the
opportunities ahead. I am committed to upholding the values and
expectations associated with this scholarship, and I look forward
to contributing positively to my community and future profession as
I continue my educational journey. Thank you once again for your
belief in my potential and for investing in my future. Your support
makes a meaningful difference in my life, and I am truly
grateful."
Warren B. from St. James,
Missouri, conveyed his appreciation: "This scholarship
will significantly reduce my financial burden and allow me to focus
more on my studies. I am looking forward to the upcoming school
year and the chance to continue to demonstrate the qualities that
this scholarship recognizes. I am also eager to uphold the values
of leadership and community service that the Purdy Emerging Leaders
Scholarship represents. Once again, thank you for your generosity
and support. I am determined to make you proud of your investment
in my education."
The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation was established
by MOHELA in 2010 to enhance accessibility and affordability of
higher education for Missouri
families. Through its Foundation, MOHELA provides grants,
scholarships, and zero-interest loans to support students,
families, local institutions, high schools, and nonprofit
organizations in Missouri. In the
last five years, the Foundation has assisted more than 8,500
students in the local community, distributing a total of
$17.5 million in scholarships and
grants, and $24.2 million in
interest-free loans for Missouri
students during the 2018-2023 academic years. For more information
on the Foundation, please visit:
https://www.moslf.org/programs.aspx
About MOHELA
MOHELA is a non-profit, governmental
corporation with 40 years of experience and a track record of
providing exceptional customer service to the borrowers it serves.
MOHELA plays an essential role in the federal student loan
ecosystem, providing support and assistance for around 8 million
federal borrowers on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education's
Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA). The organization is frequently
named a top servicer in FSA quarterly surveys due to its commitment
to providing high-quality customer service to their
borrowers.
In 2023, MOHELA, on behalf of FSA, helped 6 million borrowers
enter repayment and facilitated over 3.1 million customer service
calls. While serving as the interim PSLF servicer, MOHELA processed
the largest amount of forgiveness—nearly $55
billion for 737,000 individual borrowers—by an FSA
contractor in the history of the program.
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