John T. Belcher Scholarship

MSBA FutureBuilders established the John T. Belcher Memorial Scholarship in memory of John T. Belcher, who was instrumental in developing a number of innovative financing programs that improved the learning environment for thousands of Missouri public school students. Though Mr. Belcher lost his battle with cancer in 1989, his courage was an inspiration to all who knew him.

The Selection Process:

- Each school board in an MSBA member district selects one application from a high school senior to be forwarded to MSBA’s Columbia office. Applications must be received by Friday, January 16, 2009 to be considered for the 2009 award.

- MSBA’s 17 Regional Leadership Committees choose the winner in their respective regions. MSBA’s Statewide Scholarship Committee chooses one statewide winner from the 17 regional winners.

- The statewide winner receives a $1,500 scholarship and 16 regional winners each receive a $750 scholarship.

The nominees from each member district should be selected by the local board of education based on academic achievement, leadership abilities and the quality of an essay related to public education; need may also be considered. Winners are recognized at MSBA’s Spring Meetings in April. More details are available by Scholarship applications for 2010 will be available this fall.