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MU announces Flagship Scholar from Audrain County

Brooke Evans is a member of National Honors Society, Future Teachers of America, and the National FFA Organization

June 17, 2009

Brooke Evans, Laddonia, Mo., has been selected as the Audrain County recipient of the University of Missouri Flagship Scholarship. The scholarship is worth up to $15,000 and will help cover tuition and fees, as well as other educational expenses, including room, board and books at MU.

The MU Flagship Scholars Program ultimately will provide a four-year scholarship to at least one student in every Missouri county. Students who demonstrate outstanding service and leadership and are the first in their family to attend college receive priority consideration.

"I was the first in my own family to earn a college degree, and I certainly would not be where I am today without support from my family, mentors and the community," MU Chancellor Brady Deaton said. "The goal of the MU Flagship Scholars Program is to provide similar opportunities to students across the state. I couldn't be more excited about this program and its potential to change Missouri students' lives."

Flagship Scholars are ambassadors for education and MU in their families as well as their communities. Recipients give back at least 20 hours per year in their home communities promoting education and college attendance. The scholarship may be used at MU with no restrictions relative to the student's intended degree, major or academic unit.

Evans is the daughter of Shawn and Donna Evans and graduated in May from Community R-VI High School. She will enter MU in the fall as a freshman. Evans is a member of the National Honor Society, Future Teachers of America and the National FFA Organization.