Scholarships
American Legion Scholarship-due March 22, 2024
Due by March 22, 2024
ELIGIBILITY:
a. The applicant must be a United States citizen and be a current year graduating senior of either Waynesville High School or Laquey High School or a certified home-school program senior in one of the two above school districts.
b. The applicant must not be a recipient of a four-year scholarship, ROTC scholarship or appointment to a service academy. If a scholarship recipient receives a
four-year scholarship, ROTC scholarship, or appointment to a service academy after submitting this application, the recipient must disqualify himself/herself by immediately notifying the senior counselor so the counselor can notify the American Legion Post 331 Scholarship Committee so that the scholarship may be awarded to another individual.
c. The scholarship must be used at an accredited college, university, trade, technical or vocational school during the 2024 -2025 school year.
d. The scholarship may be applied to room and board provided by the educational institution, tuition, fees, or books at the discretion of the recipient. This award cannot be used for housing, or room and board other than that provided by the learning institution.
e. Scholarship checks will be deposited at the institution of the recipient’s choice during the month of August. Scholarship funds will not be paid directly to the recipient. If the recipient transfers to another accredited learning institution, the registrar or financial aid officer may transfer the unused balance to the registrar/financial aid office of the new institution for the same utilization. Any monies not used for their intended use will be promptly returned to American Legion Post 331.
3. APPLICATION: a. An official copy of the applicant’s most current high school transcript must accompany the application, along with a short essay, and two letters of recommendation.
b. Applicants will complete the scholarship application in their own handwriting using either black or blue ink only, or by completing the PDF fillable form
Guidelines
Eligibility Requirements:
A. Applicant shall be a Waynesville High School or Maranatha Baptist Academy Senior.
B. Applicant must submit this completed scholarship packet to the Waynesville High School Guidance office or the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber office before the deadline of April 3, 2024.
C. Applicant must include a letter of recommendation from one of his/her teachers and one other non-family who may know his/her community involvement.
D. Applicant must include a 250 word essay expressing his/her own thoughts on community involvement and describing his/her own opportunities to give back to a local community. Also express why this scholarship is important to you.
E. Chamber Board of Directors, Chamber Staff, and Ambassador Club family members are not eligible for the Community Minded Ambassadorial Scholarship.
Selection Criteria:
A. Ability to communicate through written essay.
B. Leadership demonstrated through the understanding and participation in community involvement.
C. Letters of recommendation from those who know his/her community involvement.
D. Overall academic proficiency that would suggest the ability to succeed at the next level of educational training.
E. Final selection shall be made by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber Ambassadors Club.
Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship
Two awards of $750.00 are given annually in memory of the first Missourian to serve as National Commander of The American Legion. Eligible are individuals who are currently members of The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of The American Legion, or a descendant* of a member of any thereof. Applicants must be unmarried, a resident of Missouri, under the age of 21, and must use the scholarship as a full-time student in an accredited college or university.
Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2024 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Application Deadline April 20, 2024
Coast Guard Exchange Scholarship Program
Recognizing the value of education and the benefits it brings to the Coast Guard Family, the Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) Scholarship Program was established to provide additional financial resources to dependent children of Coast Guard personnel embarking on undergraduate college/university studies. Annually a $2,000 scholarship is awarded to the outstanding applicants on a one-time basis. The number of scholarships granted each year depends on available funding. Coast Guard Exchange System (CGX) Scholarship Program, CSCINST 1780 provides amplifying information on the program and application process.
Deadline
Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted to the CGX Scholarship Committee no later than 28 February (current year), the application deadline. No extensions will be granted.
Eligibility
The Program provides scholarship to students who are dependents of Coast Guard active duty, reserve, and military retired members, current civilian NAF and APF employees, and current Coast Guard Auxiliarists that meet the following eligibility requirements:
The applicant must be in the last year of high school or home schooling and scheduled to graduate and attend college full-time during the subsequent year. Those who have already graduated are not eligible to apply.
Students must plan to attend an accredited college or university for undergraduate studies. Scholarships will not be awarded for participation in nonacademic and/or certified programs. Students accepting appointments to USAFA, USNA, USMA, USCGA, or USMMA are not eligible.
Award Criteria
CGX scholarships are awarded based upon academic achievement, accomplishments, interests, participation, and demonstrated leadership in both school-oriented and community/volunteer activities.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships (Dial Family, Cole-Mahan)-due March 24, 2024
Opens January 1, 2024
New universal scholarship application to use for multiple scholarships
Scholarships available:
Alternative Education Scholarship
American Patriot Scholarship
Arthur G. Tesar Scholarship
Claude and Irene Morgan Scholarship
Cole-Mahan Scholarship
Daniel DiSylvester Memorial Soccer Scholarship
Diane and Peter Christodoulou Memorial Scholarship
Foster Care Scholarship
Gravelin Scholarship
WHS Alumni Association - Dial Family Scholarship
Richard and Jeanne Cavender Scholarship
Dogwood Hills Association of Educational Office Professionals Scholarship due March 28, 2024
To qualify:
- Applicant must be: U.S. citizen, Waynesville High School senior (or surrounding high school senior currently attending classes at the Waynesville Career Center), who has applied for admission to a post-high school program. Priority will be given to those that are entering the business or education profession; however, others may apply.
- Applicants must complete and submit form and submit one letter of recommendation from the principal, counselor, or teacher, which should describe in paragraph one the student's activities and leadership record in high school and in paragraph two, a description of personal traits, character, initiative, and home background.
- These papers and an official high school transcript should be submitted to the Guidance Office by March 28, 2024. Transcript must indicate class ranks, preferably upper third class, as of the end of 1st semester of their senior year.
- Selection of a winner will be as soon as possible after March 28,2024. All scholarships must be claimed by March 1st of the following year or the money will go back into the scholarship fund.
- The winner will be chosen by an impartial committee with final selection to be made by April 14, 2024. The scholarship chairperson will notify the president of the association, who will in turn notify the winner and the high school administrator.
- The recipient should be enrolled full-time before he/she can qualify for the scholarship. The scholarship chairperson will arrange the direct disbursement of the winner's scholarship directly to the school or program in Missouri, upon receipt of registrant's offical notification of the student's enrollment in a post-high school training program. The notification must include current mailing address of the institution.
Application deadline is March 28, 2024
Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Two $750.00 awards are given annually to a student planning on obtaining a degree in education, in honor of this Past National Executive Committeeman from Missouri. To be eligible, individuals must: (1) be a descendant* of a veteran who served 90 or more days of active duty in the armed forces and having an honorable discharge; (2) be a Missouri resident; (3) use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university; (4) provide a copy of the discharge certificate for the veteran on whose the application is made; and (6) submit an essay of 500 words or less on the subject In your opinion, what was the most significant world event of this past year?
Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2024 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Application Deadline April 20, 2024
FCCLA, along with FCCLA’s generous partners and sponsors, award over $13,500,000 in scholarships and awards annually. FCCLA members are strongly encouraged to apply for the following youth scholarship opportunities.
The FCCLA Memorial Scholarship pays tribute to the remarkable leadership and contributions of members and leaders. This scholarship opportunity is open to graduating high school seniors who are FCCLA members who plan to pursue a four-year degree at an accredited institution.
Eligibility:
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Must be a graduating high school senior and an active FCCLA member.
Must plan to pursue a four-year degree at an accredited institution.
Selection Criteria:
The recipients of the FCCLA Memorial Scholarship will be chosen based on the following:
Demonstrated outstanding leadership skills.
Active involvement in community service initiatives.
A well-rounded profile showcased through participation in diverse activities.
Fisher House Scholarship for Military Children-due February 14, 2024
The application period will close at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time, Wednesday, February 14th, 2024.
The Scholarships for Military Children program intends that a scholarship funded through contributions be awarded annually at each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide.
Five hundred (500) scholarship grants, each for $2,000, will be awarded for the academic school year 2024-2025. There will be at least one recipient selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received.
Who Can Apply?
The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to unmarried military dependent children under the age 23 who possess a valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. In addition, a student's parent(s)/sponsor(s) must be one of the following: active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor’s degree or a community/junior college designed to allow for a direct transfer into a four-year program.
High school applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis).College applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. College freshmen must submit a first-semester college transcript.
Applicants or sponsors do not need to live at an installation with a commissary – simply select the commissary where you shop or the one nearest to you.
Fort Leonard Wood Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Scholarship-due March 15, 2024
The Fort Leonard Wood Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Chapter 5501 is offering four $500.00 one-time scholarships. The guidelines for these scholarships are:
-Applicants must be a member, spouse, or child of a member of the Fort Leonard Wood AUSA Chapter 5501.
-Applicants must be accepted into a technical school, a 2-year or 4-year
college/university accredited program.
-Applicants may be pursuing any area of study.
Applications must be received by 15 March 2024. Applications must be mailed to the following address:
AUSA
ATTN: Trudy Dils, Scholarship Committee
106 Ella Street
Waynesville, MO 65583
For additional information, please call (573) 528-0510.
Hawthorn Bank Student Scholarship
A total of four (4) scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded by Hawthorn Bank. Applications are available at any of the 22 Hawthorn Bank branches across Missouri. Applicants will be judged by a panel of Hawthorn Bank employees. Names of the applicants will not be available to the panel members until after the judging has been completed. Scholarships will be paid when the recipient provides the bank with written confirmation that the student has been accepted and enrolled at a specific college or technical school (examples of confirmation: letter from college or school confirming enrollment) Scholarships are for one year only.
1. The applicant must currently be a senior in High School.
2. Applicants must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above.
3. Applicant must plan to pursue a higher education degree in business or finance. 4. Applicant must have received no more than 4 disciplinary actions while in high school (e.g., detentions, ISS, OSS, etc.)
5. Applicant must submit the completed and signed scholarship application to any Hawthorn Bank location or scanned and e-mailed in a Word or PDF format to cglasscock@hawthornbank.com no later than March 31, 2024. Mailed applications must be postmarked on or before March 31, 2024.
6. All information must be typed (no handwritten applications will be accepted) and all additional sheets must be stapled to the application form.
7. The applicant should not put his/her name or ANY personal identifying information on the additional sheets. Each application will be assigned a number, which will be placed on the cover sheet and on each additional sheet of the application. The cover sheet will then be removed before the applications are submitted to the panel of judges, so the judges will not know the identity of any of the applicants until after the judging has been completed.
8. All statements and essays must be composed by the applicant and submitted in type-written format by mail or scanned and e-mailed in a Word or PDF format to cglasscock@hawthornbank.com .
9. Hawthorn Bank customer affiliation is not a requirement for scholarship application
Deadline is March 31, 2024
Infuze Credit Union-Marion "Dale" Summerford Scholarship
Four - $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to Infuze Credit Union inMotion Club members who will be graduating high school in 2024. The Marion Dale Summerford Memorial Scholarship is open to eligible high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a university, college or technical school. Infuze Credit Union employees, Board and Committee Members, and their spouses or children are not eligible for the scholarship.
Eligible members must complete and return the following materials no later than Friday, March 15, 2024.
• Scholarship application form
• Copy of high school transcript, including current GPA
• Current ACT or SAT score
• Two letters of recommendation, including one from a teacher, and the other from a guidance counselor, employer, a community leader, or clergy. The letters should include the author’s relationship to the applicant and how long they have known the applicant.
• An essay on: How would your field of study benefit our members and community? The essay should be no more than 500 words in length, and must be typed and double-spaced.
James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship
The James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Foundation was established in 1981 pursuant to the provisions of the wills of James L. and Nellie M. Westlake for the purpose of assisting Missouri residents in pursuing a college education. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited four-year institution of the student’s choice.
Applicants to the James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program must:
Be Missouri residents.
Be graduating seniors at Missouri high schools who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study for the entire upcoming academic year at an accredited four-year college or university*.
OR
Be students who have completed one or two full years at a Missouri community college with sufficient credits to transfer to an accredited four-year college or university at the sophomore or junior level, respectively.Demonstrate limited financial resources with a family adjusted gross income of $60,000 or less and an expected family contribution toward college of $7,000 or less.
Have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale except community college applicants with one year transferable credits must have 2.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
*All students attending a participating Missouri College with an eligible SAT or ACT score will automatically have the Bright Flight Award Deducted as other aid.
Application Deadline is February 1, 2024
Joseph J. Frank Scholarship - Deadline April 20, 2024
The basis for eligibility: Applicant was selected to attend 2020 session of Missouri Boys/Girls State; Must be the descendant of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States, and having an honorable discharge; Be a resident of the state of Missouri; An unmarried dependent under the age of 21; Must be attending an accredited college/university as a full-time student; Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of financial aid to attend a college/university. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded from the link above
Laclede Electric 'Operation Round Up' $1,000 Scholarship-due February 15, 2024
NEW REQUIREMENT: Must live within Laclede Electric Cooperative's map service area. This includes cities of Lebanon, Richland, Waynesville, St. Robert and Ft. Leonard Wood that have their own utility companies. For any questions concerning qualification, contact Shellie Weaver at This Email..
Be a graduating high school senior, including those home-schooled, who plans to enroll in an accredited college or university for the 2024-2025 school year.
Submit an essay (500-1,000 words) telling us about yourself―include interests/hobbies, why you want to go to college, your choice of a future career, how you plan to achieve and fund those dreams. The purpose of the essay is to help us understand why the trust board should invest in your future by choosing YOU to receive our scholarship. The essay is worth 40 of the total 100 scoring points possible, so it is very important!
Submit a resume outlining your achievements, honors/awards, elected positions of leadership, civic involvement, volunteer work, what activities you are involved in, etc.
Complete all sections of the application and sign by hand. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submit a high school transcript with application.
Laclede Electric 'Operation Round Up' Technical/Trade School Scholarship-due February 15, 2024
Live within Laclede Electric Cooperative's map service area. This includes cities of Lebanon, Richland, Waynesville, St. Robert and Ft. Leonard Wood that have their own utility companies. For any questions concerning qualification, contact Shellie Weaver at This Email.
Be a graduating high school senior, including those home-schooled, who is enrolled or plans to enroll in an accredited technical/trade training or certification program following graduation.
Submit an essay (350-500 words) telling us about YOU! Why do you want to go to a trade/technical school or program? What is your choice for a future career and why did you choose it? How will you achieve and pay for those dreams? The purpose of the essay is to help the trust board decide why they should choose you to receive our scholarship. The essay is important and worth 20 of the total 70 scoring points possible!
Submit a resume outlining your work experience, what activities you are involved in (clubs, church, volunteer work, etc.), any achievements, honors/awards, certifications you may have received.
Provide a letter of recommendation from an instructor/teacher of a tech/trade program you've participated in or an employer/mentor who can verify the qualities you have are suitable for your chosen career path.
Complete all sections of the application and sign by hand. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submit a high school transcript with application.
Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship - Deadline April 20, 2024
The basis for eligibility: One boy who has attended a full session of Missouri Boys State or Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy OR one girl who has attended a full session of Missouri Girls State or Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy; Must be the descendant of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States, and having an honorable discharge; Be a resident of the state of Missouri; An unmarried dependent under the age of 21; Must be attending an accredited college/university as a full-time student; Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of financial aid to attend a college/university. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded from the link above
Please make a copy of this document and complete all sections.
LPC Alumni Foundation Scholarship
LEADERSHIP PULASKI COUNTY ALUMNI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility Requirements:
A. Applicant shall be a senior attending a Pulaski County, Missouri School.
B. Applicant must submit this completed scholarship packet to the LPC Alumni Foundation office in person, by mail or email before the deadline of April 3, 2024.
C. Applicant must include a 500-word essay expressing his/her strengths and career goals and the plans to achieve those. Also include community involvement.
D. LPC Alumni Foundation Board of Directors, Chamber Board of Directors and Chamber Staff family members are not eligible for the LPC Alumni Foundation Scholarship.
Selection Criteria:
A. Ability to communicate clearly defined personal goals through written essay.
B. Leadership demonstrated through community involvement and/or extracurricular activities.
C. Final selection shall be made by the LPC Alumni Foundation Board of Directors.
M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund
Currently, one $1,000 award is given each year, and may, by application, be extended for a second year. This award is available to a Missouri boy or girl training to be a Registered Nurse, and may be used in their freshman or subsequent college years. The student must have graduated in the top forty percent of their high school class or have a "C" or equivalent standing from their last college or university semester.
Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2024 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Application Deadline April 20, 2024
Marion Dale Summerford Memorial Scholarship
Infuze Credit Union is proud to offer the Marion Dale Summerford Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Summerford, who was known by many as Dale, was a long time volunteer on the Infuze Credit Union Board of Directors. Dale believed in the philosophy of the credit
union movement, “People Helping People.” Our goal for providing this scholarship is to assist our Member/Owners in their pursuit of higher education.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Four - $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to Infuze Credit Union inMotion Club members who will
be graduating high school in 2024. The Marion Dale Summerford Memorial Scholarship is open to
eligible high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a university, college or technical
school. Infuze Credit Union employees, Board and Committee Members, and their spouses or
children are not eligible for the scholarship.
Eligible members must complete and return the following materials no later than Friday, March 15,
2024.
• Scholarship application form
• Copy of high school transcript, including current GPA
• Current ACT or SAT score
• Two letters of recommendation, including one from a teacher, and the other from
a guidance counselor, employer, a community leader, or clergy. The letters should
include the author’s relationship to the applicant and how long they have known
the applicant.
• An essay on: How would your field of study benefit our members and community?
The essay should be no more than 500 words in length, and must be typed and
double-spaced.
Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation's Access EXTRA Scholarship
The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation’s Access EXTRA Scholarship is a private scholarship for students with an Expected Family Contribution of 12,000 or less and who have earned a cumulative 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale weighted or unweighted GPA through at least seven semesters at a Missouri high school. Please note, in order to qualify the GPA will need to be converted to a 4.0 scale.
Eligibility
Open to graduating high school seniors who meet ALL of the following criteria:Missouri resident.
2023 high school graduate; Missouri high school seniors who are enrolled full-time at an eligible Missouri public or private higher education institution for the 2023-2024 academic year. Click here to see eligible schools list.
Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 12,000 or less as determined on the FAFSA. This is similar criteria for the state’s Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program.
Have earned a 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent on another scale) cumulative weighted or unweighted GPA through at least seven semesters at a Missouri high school.
Apply early. Scholarships will be prioritized on a first come, first served basis until the funding is depleted.
This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years. Recipients must continue to meet the eligibility requirements, maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50, and otherwise maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the school.
Missouri Women's Golf Education Association Scholarship
The Missouri Women’s Golf Education Association, Inc. grants scholarships to high school students on one occasion per high school graduate. These are given in recognition of her overall academic record, community service activities, leadership and golf experience.
Scholarship Criteria:
Applicant must be a female residing in the state of Missouri.
Applicant must be a United States Citizen.
Application Criteria:
Complete Missouri Women’s Golf Education Scholarship Application form.
Include a copy of your Official High School Transcript, including the fall semester.
Please provide two (2) letters of recommendation, choosing one (1) each from the following categories: a) High School Golf Coach, Outside Junior Program director or Golf Instructor b) High school teacher, counselor or principal
Submit a statement of involvement in golf; MGA, MSHSAA and other organizations.
Submit a statement of involvement in community and school activities. Include any local, state or national honors/awards.
Submit a statement indicating your future field of study and educational path to success in that area.
Submit a statement of your future goals pertaining to golf: College, Professional, Coach, Amateur, etc.
Written by the applicant, submit a ½ page essay (typed and double spaced) based on the criteria: What qualities make me an excellent candidate for this scholarship?
Submit a short statement of financial need in paying for your continuing education.
Application Deadline is March 9, 2024
MPRA Scholarship due March 31, 2024
The MPRA Scholarship Program awards scholarships annually to immediate family members of Standard Members of the MPRA. Students may be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in an accredited college or university in a program of undergraduate and graduate studies. The program was established in 2006 with the purpose of providing educational tools to the family members of the Military Police Corps Regiment. The MPRA Scholarship is made possible through generous contributions from friends of the MPRA and from proceeds from a variety of fundraising efforts.
To be eligible, you must meet the following:
- Must be an immediate family member of an active Standard Member. The immediate family members of a deceased member (active at time of death) are also eligible. Immediate family is defined as a parent, sibling, and child (by blood, adoption, or marriage), spouse, legal domestic partner, grandparent, or grandchild.
- Must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university based in the United States and all its territories.
- Must be pursuing a first bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree. Students pursuing a second bachelors and subsequent graduate degrees are not eligible.
- Previous recipients of the organization’s scholarship are eligible to apply.
- The organization’s paid staff and their dependents are eligible to apply for the scholarship. There is no conflict of interest in their application as the organization utilizes a third-party Scholarship Manager that directly receives and evaluates the applications.
- U.S. citizenship is not required.
Application Deadline is March 31, 2024.
Murray Rossen Criminal Justice Scholarship
The Rossen Law Firm is proud to offer the Murray Rossen Criminal Justice Scholarship, aimed at supporting aspiring individuals who have a burning desire to make a lasting impact in the criminal justice field. As a criminal defense firm located in Florida, we firmly believe in the power of education and its potential to shape the justice system’s future.
Eligibility:
The Murray Rossen Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:
Current high school seniors, vocational students, college students, or graduate students
Legal residents of the United States, residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia
Enrolled in a vocational program or a two to four-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming semester after the scholarship deadline
Candidates should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing
Apply to more than 150 scholarships in one place.
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Nick Lindblad Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship acknowledges the transformative power of music as a universal language that transcends barriers and enriches lives. By supporting aspiring musicians, it aims to cultivate a society that values creativity and expression, fostering empathy, emotional intelligence, and cultural understanding. This initiative seeks to harness the profound impact of music, nurturing a generation that appreciates its significance in shaping a harmonious and interconnected world.
The Nick Lindblad Memorial Scholarship hopes to honor Nick's memory and his love of music through supporting a student who shares Nick's love of music.
Any high school senior who has a love for music and has been involved musically throughout high school.
Application deadline February 16, 2024.
may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, share how music has impacted your life, particularly while you were in high school.
ONE ROTC / ARMY ROTC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-Due October 9, 2023, various deadlines
US Citizen or Citizenship pending (if a conditional scholarship is offered, benefits can not be received until citizenship granted)
GPA: 2.5 unweighted (9th-11th grade grades are used only in the calculation)
SAT or ACT: Test score required but no minimum (Must provide proof of score)
PFA: Must take a PFA (1 min of pushups, 1 min of sit-ups and 1 mile run)
Must be starting college in the following fall of the year they apply (i.e. students in the senior year of HS)
If one of your students is interested in beginning an application, they can start the process at https://hs.usarmyrotc.com/
If you or any of your students have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.train2lead@army.mil
Project 21 Scholarship Program-Due March 1, 2024
The Project 21 Scholarship Program provides Missouri students an opportunity to disseminate their message by writing an article or creating a poster or video addressing the issue of underage gambling. One (1) $2,500.00 first prize scholarship and Three (3) $1,500.00 second prize scholarships will be awarded.
Please return the application, entry, and other required documentation as outlined in the PROJECT 21 2024 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES to
Missouri Gaming Association
Attn: Mike Winter
109A East High St.
P.O. Box 305
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Due by March 1, 2024
The rootEd Undergraduate Scholarship is a renewable scholarship awarded to graduates of eligible high schools in Missouri and Idaho. It is a need-based award of up to $12,000 per academic year and is renewable through graduation or a maximum of 10 semesters, provided the student continues to meet eligibility and selection criteria.
To be eligible to be considered for this scholarship you must:
• Be a graduating high school senior, from an eligible high school, planning to enter college as an incoming freshman in the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Plan to enroll in a bachelor’s degree-granting program at an accredited, nonprofit college or university
• Have earned a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average while in high school
• Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or similar need calculations. Students with a Student Aid Index (SAI) over $15,000 must have significant and extenuating circumstances to be considered.Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship
One $750.00 award will be awarded, annually. (1) Each school in the State of Missouri may nominate one student to be considered for the award. (2) The nominee will be selected on athletic, scholastic and leadership abilities. The nominee should be deeply involved in community and school activities. (4) Must use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2024 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Application Deadline April 20, 2024
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship
For more than 40 years, the SME Education Foundation has been a leader in supporting the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent. Our scholarship program awards millions of dollars to hundreds of graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering or related discipline.
With more than 60 distinct scholarship programs, the Foundation provides merit and need-based scholarships, issues renewing and one-time awards, and seeks applications from all eligible students, including but not limited to young women and underrepresented communities. The Foundation has awarded 18 million to over 5,000 future industry leaders since 2005 and awards nearly a million dollars in scholarships each year.
Scholarship applications are accepted annually from November 1 – February 1. By submitting one application, you will be considered for every scholarship for which you are eligible. Awards range from $2,500 – $20,000.
Basic Criteria for Scholarship Consideration
Graduating high school senior or current college student (associates or bachelor’s)
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related discipline.
Attending accredited college or university in the United States or Canada
Permanent resident or citizen of the United States, Canada, or possess a student visa
Full-time or part-time student
Application deadline February 1, 2024
Still Useable Ministries Scholarship
The applicant must be a female senior high school student recommended by a teacher, counselor, pastor or anyone who knows the senior well. The recommended senior must write a one-page double space (minimum) essay: "How I am Making a Difference in my Community".
To be considered for this scholarship, all requirements must be met and all documents must be included in one email.
Deadline is February 25, 2024 and must be submitted to stilluseable@yahoo.com no exceptions.
Student Scholarships Organization
Here are scholarships for students from Missouri school districts. They vary in type and deadlines. More information can be found at StudentScholarships.org.
THE AMERICAN LEGION-MO Detachment, Sons of the American Legion Scholarship
Basis for Eligibility:
One student who is a member of the Sons of the American Legion or the Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion.
Must attach a copy of most recent High School transcript
Must attach an essay on the topic “What being a member of the American Legion Family Means to me.
Be a resident of the state of Missouri.
An unmarried dependent under the age of 21.
Must be attending an accredited college / university as a full-time student.
Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of financial aid to attend a college / university.
Scholarship must be used the first fall semester of a college / university following graduation from high school.
Due by April 20, 2024
The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to apply for any of the Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
Be a United States citizen