Local CEO of Torchmark Corporation Donates $1.4 million

In spite of that, McAndrew and one of his seven siblings went on to college. He was given a scholarship to attend MU and has long cherished that opportunity.

In return, McAndrew and his wife, Stephanie, have given $1.4 million to MU’s new Flagship Scholars program to provide four Clark County students each year with a four-year, full-ride scholarship — about $15,000 per year, per student. The program, in place for this fall, will begin with Audrain, Caldwell, Clark and Marion counties. Soon, one student every year from each of Missouri’s 114 counties will receive a four-year, full-ride scholarship, according to a MU news bureau release. Students whose parents didn’t attend college, who have shown exceptional leadership and service in their community and who show financial need will be given top priority. Full Story....




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