The Dr. Kashina Bell Memorial Future Educator Scholarship is available to high school seniors attending a high school in a MOASPA-STL affiliated school district who are interested in earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. The scholarship, dedicated to the memory of Dr. Kashina Bell for her extensive service and dedication to children and educators in St. Louis County, reflects our pledge to support public education and carry forward Dr. Bell's legacy of creating a positive influence on society. 

The St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Association of School Personnel Administrators (MOASPA-STL) is pleased to announce the availability of two (2) scholarships in the amount of $1000 for graduating seniors who attend high school in a MOASPA-STL affiliated school district. This scholarship may be used for tuition and books and must be used in the pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.

MOASPA-STL is a non-profit organization committed to helping St. Louis area school district human resource departments foster an educational environment to help children grow and learn. 

The recipients of these scholarships will be notified in May 2026. 

Scholarship payments will be made directly to the approved educational institution. 

When preparing your application, please be complete and concise. All sections of the application must be complete. Recipient selection will be based on a review of all sections of the application. The criteria for selection are inclusive of all students seeking a postsecondary education. 

Scholarship Criteria 

1. Financial/Personal Circumstances  30 points 

2. Education Degree Pursuit and Goals  30 points 

3. Extra-Curricular Activities/Awards/Honors 10 points 

4. Letter of Recommendation from Teacher  10 points 

5. Participation in pathway to education course or grow-your-own program 5 points

6. Grade Point Average and Transcripts  15 points

Please respond to the following: 

1. Write a statement (100 words or less) describing your plans as they relate to your future education and goals towards a degree in education. 

2. Describe (500 words or less) any circumstances from your family or personal life that would help in determining your need for these funds. 

3. Describe in detail any of the following activities you may have been involved with during the past four years and include any awards/honors you may have received. 

For example:  

Church and community activities.

 Include the name of the activities, events, organizations, committees, etc. 

Include the dates of involvement and what you did  

Leadership roles (i.e. officer, captain, chairperson, editor, etc.). 

Include the dates of leadership, group name, organization, etc.

  Extracurricular school activities that meet or perform outside the school day 

 Awards and honors for individual achievement  

Volunteer work  

Job History 

Please upload the following: 

1. One letter of recommendation is required for this scholarship. The letter must be written by a teacher at your high school whose class or program you have participated in. The letter should address your character, highlight any relevant achievements, and explain why the teacher believes you would be a strong future educator. 

2. A copy of your high school transcript to date. 

Please note: Scholarship recipient must enroll in an approved Bachelor's program no later than January 2026 and the funds must be used by the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM, SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026

If you have any questions feel free to contact 

Candice Wayne, MOASPA-STL Scholarship Chair at waynec02@psdr3.org