Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship
Accepts applications
Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship is a private foundation in Sikeston, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $21,250 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $3,750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$21,250
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$3,750
- Assets$13,422
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $31,250 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,250 | 12 | $10,477 |
| 2024 | $21,250 | 11 | $13,422 |
How to apply
| Contact | Highway Hero Scholarship 741 York Drive, Sikeston, MO 63801-3309 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (573) 472-5373, info@highwayhero.org |
| What to submit | Applications, including required documents, should either be emailed, hand delivered or mailed. Required documents include an official academic profile and transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a typed essay. See application for further details. |
| Deadlines | Initial award - april 15, spring semester renewal - january 5, fall semester renewal - august 16 |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be a highway crossroads credit union member in good standing and maintain such membership status throughout the duration of the award for continued renewable status. Scholarships are renewable for a maximum of eight semesters. Recipients are required to complete a renewal scholarship form and submit required documents. See official rules for further details. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 9 | $17,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri University of Science and Technology FBO Delaney Pipkin | To assist with college expenses | $3,750 |
| Individual | To assist with college expenses | $2,500 |
| University of Missouri FBO Olivia Nelson | To assist with college expenses | $2,500 |
| Murray State University FBO Logan Dame | To assist with college expenses | $2,500 |
| Individual | To assist with college expenses | $2,500 |
| Individual | To assist with college expenses | $1,250 |
| Individual | To assist with college expenses | $1,250 |
| Individual | To assist with college expenses | $1,250 |
| Arkansas State University FBO Seth Copeland | To assist with college expenses | $1,250 |
| Individual | To assist with college expenses | $1,250 |
| Individual | To assist with college expenses | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Amber Shepard
- Julie Duenne
- Jeff Wachter
- David Wyman
- Michael Brandon
Questions people ask
Does Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Initial award - april 15, spring semester renewal - january 5, fall semester renewal - august 16.
How much does Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship give?
$21,250 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship?
Its 2024 filing lists Amber Shepard (President), Julie Duenne (Secretary), Jeff Wachter (Director) and David Wyman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.