SCHOLARSHIPS
Phyllis & Peter Babalian Memorial Scholarship
Peter and Phyllis Babalian were members of Platte Woods Church for over 45 years. They joined Platte Woods Church upon moving to Kansas City. They were passionate about volunteering and could be found volunteering at Platte Woods Church and Hillcrest Thrift Shop. Their passion at Platte Woods Church was hospitality and helping children and youth. Their wishes were that a scholarship be created from memorial contributions in their family name.
Objective
This scholarship is to provide financial assistance to full-time students in their post-high school education at any institution of higher learning (trade, vocational or collegiate).
Amount
$2,000.00 awarded to one recipient per academic year.
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to any student who is:
A member of Platte Woods Church.
Applicants must exemplify high moral character and a good academic average.
2.0 minimum GPA
Accepted to an institution of higher learning
Award Considerations
The scholarship committee will consider, among others, the following factors:
Academic success and GPA
Good attendance
Involvement in school and community service
Financial need
Applications
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are due on or before 11:59 p.m., April 27th, 2025. Apply using our scholarship form.
Eleanor Phillips Swinney Scholarship Fund
Eleanor Phillips Swinney was born in Fayette, Missouri. She graduated from Central College, now known as Central Methodist University, in 1940 with a bachelor’s degree in education. She taught in Marshall and Higginsville, Missouri, but spent most her life in Platte County. She taught from 1964 to 1980 in the Park Hill School District and served as head of the Language Arts department. Eleanor and her husband, John R. Swinney, were members of Platte Woods United Methodist Church and were strong supporters of education.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for any student who is:
A member of Platte Woods Church
Attends Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri.
Applications & More
Please contact Misty Wilkinson, Financial Manager at Platte Woods Church to apply for the scholarship.
Funds will be disbursed to Central Methodist University upon enrollment confirmation from the university.
Mustard Seed Scholarship
PWC is offering an additional $1000/year scholarship with a generous donor.
Applications & More
Applications are due by 11:59 PM on April 27th, 2025. Apply using our scholarship form.
For more information, please contact Misty Wilkinson, Financial Manager.