WAYNE RICHARDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
WAYNE RICHARDS SCHOLARSHIP
Named in honor of beloved social worker, Wayne Richards
September 8, 1942 - December 18, 2017
In honor of Wayne Richards, Pascale's Pals has instituted the Wayne Richards Scholarship Fund, designed for post-secondary education support to students who have been treated at Women's and Children's Hospital in Columbia, MO for a sustained period of time in the hematology/oncology, pulmonology, endocrinology, neurology, or rheumatology divisions. The scholarship is for a graduating high school senior for their continuing education via college or trade school. A pdf of the application form is provided in the link below.
About Wayne:
"Wayne Richards was not just an ordinary social worker. He became a trusted friend and an extraordinary supporter of Pascale's Pals and all of the patients and families who came in contact with him."
Francis Wayne Richards was born September 8, 1942, to Francis and Marcella Richards. He was raised in Morris, IL, graduated from Kilroe College in Pennsylvania, and received his masters' degree in social work from the University of Chicago. Wayne spent his career in social work in a variety of settings. Among other positions, he was the Executive Director of Good Samaritan Boys Ranch near Springfield, MO, the administrator of two psychiatric hospitals, the Assistant Executive Director of Visiting Nurses Association in Columbia, and a medical social worker at the University of Missouri Hospital. In this last role, Wayne offered guidance and support to many cancer patients and their families dealing with this shocking new world that accompanied a cancer diagnosis. Wayne worked closely with these families and Pascale's Pals to identify and fulfill the specific needs of each child and their family members. He went beyond the job description, becoming a friend and support, a friendly face checking in to say hello and offering help wherever possible.
2024 Recipients
The Wane Richards Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors in Mid-Missouri who have received care at the MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital for a life threatening and/or chronic condition. The scholarship is named in honor of beloved social worker, Wayne Richards. Each student was awarded between $500-$1,000 for their future education. Congratulations to our 2024 winners!
Abby Leer: Graduated from Hallsville High School and will attend Southwest Baptist University to study exercise science.
Nessa Montgomery: Graduated from Brookfield High School and will attend Northwest Missouri State University to study human services and agricultural media.
Juan Jackson: Graduated from Hickman High School and will attend Westminster College to study museum studies and history.
2023 Recipients
The Wane Richards Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors in Mid-Missouri who have received care at the MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital for a life threatening and/or chronic condition. The scholarship is named in honor of beloved social worker, Wayne Richards. Each student was awarded between $500-$1,500 for their future education.
Brookson McCarthy: Battle High School
Alaina Shettlesworth: Battle High School
Taylor Anderson: Hickman High School
Tavian Rowles: Southern Boone High School
Abigail Schaben: Rock Bridge High School
Cecilia Consiglio: Southern Boone High School
2022 Recipients
The Wane Richards Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors in Mid-Missouri who have received care at the MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital for a life threatening and/or chronic condition. The scholarship is named in honor of beloved social worker, Wayne Richards. Each student was awarded between $1,500-$2,000 for their future education. Good luck to our recipients and congratulations again!
Jackson Morton: Hallsville High School
Caleb Mueller: Helias Catholic High School
Audrey Cook: Helias Catholic High School
Grayson Smith: Capitol City High School
2021 Recipients
Pascale’s Pals awarded five $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors for post-secondary education via college or trade school to a child who has been treated at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for a life threatening or chronic condition. Each recipient received $1,500 for their future education. The 2021 scholarships were awarded to the following individuals:
Ava Wilson: Mexico Senior High School
Eliyah McCarthy: Battle High School
Ethan Jones: Hickman High School
Jakob Huff: Moberly High School
Jenavee Puryear: Kirksville High School
2020 Recipients
Pascale’s Pals awarded five $1,500 scholarships to graduation high school seniors! Our annual Wayne Richards Scholarship is given for post-secondary education via college or trade school to a child who has been treated at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for a life threatening or chronic condition. Each recipient received $1,500 for their future education.
Madeline Wilson: Mexico Senior High School, Mexico MO
Rachel Holsapple: Somerset Academy, Wardsville MO
Carly Kiesling: Hickman High School, Columbia MO
Jill Zulovich: Tolton High School, Columbia MO
Caleb Tyre, Richland R-IV, Richland MO