WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Kelsey Carter of Montrose, Missouri, was named one of six finalists for the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) second annual Provost Excellence Scholarship.
The Provost Excellence Scholarship is UCM’s top financial award, offering recipients up to $16,000 to support their educational journeys at the university. Renewable each year for up to four years, this scholarship rewards a high-achieving student who demonstrates excellence in all aspects of their life. New for 2025-26, the scholarship has been awarded to two well-rounded individuals — one incoming freshman and one incoming transfer student.
Carter, a Montrose R-XIV High School senior, plans to major in Early Childhood Education. She is the daughter of Wesley and Kimberly Carter.
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