State Fair Community College has announced the recipients of its 2025-26 Writing Scholarship Awards: Chayanne Monroe and Megan Parks. The scholarships were presented May 6 in the Yeater Lobby on the SFCC Sedalia campus.
Monroe, a student of Dr. Amanda Drake, received a $500 scholarship for her essay, “Not Another Statistic,” submitted in a Composition I course.
Monroe, of Columbia, is pursuing a degree in diagnostic medical sonography. Her career goal is to become a sonographer and work in the healthcare field where she can use imaging technology to help diagnose and care for patients. She said she is excited to continue building her skills and knowledge as she works toward the profession and is grateful for the recognition and scholarship.
Parks, a student of Randy Crawshaw, received a $500 scholarship for her essay, “Santa Claus Phenomena,” submitted in a Composition I course.
Parks, a Warrensburg High School graduate, lives in Hughesville with her husband, Fred. After working in veterinary medicine for more than a decade, she returned to SFCC to pursue new academic goals and has applied to the Radiologic Technology program for fall 2026. Parks credits her academic success to instructors who exceed expectations in supporting students.
All SFCC composition and literature instructors were invited to submit essays for the 2025-26 academic year competition. Fifteen essays were entered, and an English instructor who did not submit essays this year served as judge to select the top two entries.
For more information about SFCC academic programs and scholarships, visit sfccmo.edu.
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