May 30, 2025
Johnson County Community College (JCCC) awarded 27 Johnson County high school students with prestigious First Year President’s Scholarships, which provide a full tuition and a $300 book scholarship to attend JCCC during the 2025-2026 school year.
To be considered for President’s Scholarships, students must be attending a Johnson County high school and have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher. Incoming Johnson County home-schooled students and GED graduates with a 3.5 GPA or higher are also considered.
Once awarded, recipients must enroll in 12 or more credit hours at JCCC each semester to maintain their scholarship. The First Year President’s Scholarship can be renewed for a second year if students enroll full-time and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. These students must complete and submit the JCCC Scholarship Application with a GPA and degree major on file before April 1 to be considered.
The JCCC Admissions Team worked closely with counselors at the various high schools to surprise the Presidential Scholars in front of classmates, staff, administration, and family members. The surprises took place during schoolwide awards ceremonies, in counseling offices, classrooms, and even during a choir class at Shawnee Mission West, where the student was serenaded and celebrated by classmates.
Fall 2025 President’s Scholarships were awarded to:
Blue Valley School District
Rory Robertson Place
Gabriel Mateo Aguirre Teran
Christopher Clapham
Luke Christopher Chaput
Omkar Bhagane
Olathe Public Schools
Macy Orrick
John Bradley McCauley
Baylen Kungseth Baccam
Naomi Theleman
Keira Christine Thon
Shawnee Mission School District
Adalynn Rose Nicks
Michael Anthony Evola
Jenna Rutherford
Adelaide Elizabeth Brown
Lucy Kliethermes
De Soto Unified School District 232
Kyla Lynn Jacobs
Henry Anderson
Laiyah Kirkpatrick
Gardner Edgerton School District
Connor Joseph Postel
Spring Hill School District
Zachary David Vasser
Private High Schools, Homeschool, and Other
Isaac Eshelbrenner
Jonas Paul Gill
Aubrey Kelleen Mullet
Emmaline Rachel Heimann
Jacob Joseph Lira
Bryant Sanchez
Emmie Holton
“It is so fulfilling to see how a student’s hard work and dedication in high school can propel their college journey,” said Ashley Jost, JCCC Supervisor of Scholarships, Communication & Outreach. “There is nothing that compares to seeing the excitement when we surprise a student with this amazing scholarship. We are proud that they chose JCCC and want to celebrate their achievement with this esteemed honor!”
When it comes to making college accessible and affordable, JCCC offers students a quality education without asking them to compromise their financial security. That’s why millions of dollars in scholarships, including this one, are awarded each year to qualified students. Find out more at jccc.edu/scholarships.
CONTACT:
Emma Swinney
Public and Media Relations Coordinator
eswinne1@jccc.edu
913-469-8500, ext. 4949
Chris Gray
VP, Strategic Communications & Marketing
chrisgray@jccc.edu
913-469-8500, ext. 7623
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