Foundation Scholarships
Each year the Fulton Public Schools Foundation awards and manages scholarships for graduating seniors of Fulton High School. Several of these honor educators and community members whose families chose to make their legacy an investment in Fulton students.
How to apply: All Foundation scholarships use one application. Complete the application form (download it below), attach your Fulton High School transcript, and submit it to the FHS Counseling Office by the posted deadline.
Eligibility: Fulton High School seniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Seniors planning a career in education are eligible to be considered for every scholarship.
Our scholarships
Fulton Public Schools Foundation ScholarshipTwo $1,000 awards
Also called the Fulton Alumni Association Scholarship, managed by the Foundation. Two $1,000 nonrenewable scholarships are awarded to outstanding FHS seniors who will attend an accredited college, university or technical school.
Ed and Jean Avra ScholarshipFor future teachers
Awarded to graduating seniors of Fulton High School who announce an intention to enter the teaching profession and plan to attend a Missouri four-year institution of higher education. For 2024-25, three Ed and Jean Avra Scholarships of $3,500 each were awarded.
Helen Rentschler Forsee ScholarshipOne $1,000 award
Awarded to a graduating senior of Fulton High School who demonstrates outstanding character traits and academic achievement. The recipient must attend an accredited college, university or technical school.
Sylvia K. Blattner AwardAwarded since 1962
Established upon the death of Mrs. Blattner by her husband, Curtis E. Blattner, in 1962, and awarded every year since. Students are selected who have a desire and ability to achieve a college degree, show good citizenship, and possess leadership skills. The Fulton Public Schools Foundation is pleased to serve as a manager of these funds.
Jack Garner Memorial Music ScholarshipFor vocal music students
Established upon the death of Jack Garner, a former Fulton High School music teacher, in 1986. The scholarship is for a graduating senior of Fulton High School who declares an intention to study vocal music in college, including vocal music education. The Fulton Public Schools Foundation is pleased to serve as a manager of these funds.
