The Republic School District would like to congratulate Misora Nambara, who graduated from Republic High School in the Class of 2024, as she was awarded a rootEd Alliance Undergraduate Scholarship!
Ms. Nambara was among 31 students across the state to receive the awards, which are worth up to $12,000 and renewable for up to five years to support the students' pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. According to the rootEd Alliance, Ms. Nambara's selection is particularly noteworthy given this year’s application cycle was by far the most competitive in the 5 years the group has been administering the scholarship.
rootEd Alliance is a national philanthropic organization dedicated to ensuring students in rural communities graduate on a path to achieve career success and economic stability. The high school graduates who were awarded the scholarships are all from rural communities across Missouri and plan to attend a four-year college or university in the coming year.
rootEd scholarships are “last dollar,” which means they are intended to fill a student’s unmet financial needs based on their full cost of attendance after other financial aid is considered. By helping students to graduate nearly debt-free, the program aims to increase college enrollment and completion for students in rural Missouri. Research shows students from rural communities often face unique barriers to accessing and achieving education and training opportunities after high school graduation.
A list of the newly awarded 2024 scholars can be found here.
Join us in congratulating Ms. Nambara for this recognition!
Republic High School students who would like more information about the rootEd Alliance scholarship can contact Brandy Krudwig, RHS Student Success Counselor.