Varies Central Methodist Univ. Achievement Scholarship 2.75 GPA, ACT 20-24, See counselor Varies Varies Central Methodist Univ. Leadership Scholarship Leadership and service. See counselor Varies Varies National Merit Scholarship PSAT & SAT score. See counselor $2,000 Varies Central Methodist Univ Talent Scholarship Outstanding talent in athletics, cheerleading, drama, etc. See counselor for more information Varies Varies Southeast Missouri State University (SEMSU)- several Varies Varies Varies St. Louis University- Assorted Scholarship/Grants Financial need, admission to SLU. Private University Varies Varies Missouri University (MSU) Departmental Varies. Contact particular department at SWMSU. Varies Varies Missouri S&T Departmental Scholarships Varies. Contact UMR admissions/ financial aid office Varies October 31 U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Selected through a random drawing process. Student plan to attend a four year college in a full-time course of study. There is a scholarship search on this website $1,000 October 1-May 1 CollegeSTEPS Program Scholarship Sweepstakes One hundred high school seniors will be randomly selected to receive a tuition prize. Monthly drawings October -May. Sign up at $1,000 October 1-Dec. 15 The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Young Entrepreneur Award Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through examples such as starting his/her own business, participating in organization such as: DECA, Junior Achievement, FBLA, FFA, NFTE, etc. Not based on financial need. Access key-NFIB $1,000 October 1 – January 13 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program High school seniors who have MS or who have a parent with MS; or high school (or GED) graduates of any age who have MS or who have a parent with MS can apply. Plan to attend a post secondary school for the first time. Applications done online only. $1,000-$3,000 October 30 ACT Poster Concept Contest Design a poster that encourages students to attend college and to take the ACT as their college entrance exam. $5,000 November 5 Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) Essay Contest High School Senior, 700-1200 word essay, $1,000-$5,000 November 9 MO School Board Association -John T. Belcher Memorial Scholarship All seniors can apply. Nomination only. School may submit one nominee. 500 word essay. See counselor information and questions. $750-$1,500
November 30 Sons of the American Revolution Knight Essay Contest Contestants shall be in the sophomore, junior or senior grade of the contest year. See counselor for more information. $500-$2,000 December 8 KFC Colonel's Scholars Program GPA of 2.75 or higher, financial need, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, public college within their state of legal residence, demonstrate financial need. $5,000 per year December 1 The Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF) Scholarship Want to become a teacher, Missouri resident $1,000 December 1 Council for America's First Freedom Student Competition 9-12 grade, Essay on religious freedom, its history, current importance and relevance in their lives. $750-$3,000 Dec. 1-July 31 MO Higher Education Scholarship (Bright Flight) Top 3%, ACT 30 or SAT V77O/M770. Awarded through state of MO $2,000 December 1 UMC George C. Brooks Scholarship Minority student, 25 ACT, Top 25% of class. No application - based on admissions application. $7,500 December 1 UMC Diversity Award Minority student, selected on class rank, test score, and leadership. No application - based on admissions application. $2,500 December 1 SAE Engineering Engineering or related science major, 3.2 GPA, ACT, top 15% of class $1,000 December 1 Univ. MO-Columbia (UMC) Departmental & other general Scholarships See counselor for more information Varies December 1 US Service Academies Congressional nomination, academics, extra-curricular. Request further information from counselor Full ride December 1 UMC Curators Scholar 28 ACT and Top 5% of class or top 5 in class $3,500 December 1 UMC Excellence 27 ACT and top 15% of class $1,500 December 1 NWMSU-Charles Hawkins Accounting Scholarship & Karen Hawkins Memorial Accounting Scholarship Plan on majoring in accounting. Freshmen year only. $250 December 1 Booth College of Business & Professional Studies Scholarship Major in one of the following: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Education, International Business, Office Information Systems, Computer Management Systems, Broadcasting, Journalism, Agriculture, Marketing, Management, or Computer Science. $2,250 - December 2 Principal's Leadership Leadership, top 20%, school nominates one senior. $1,000 renewable
April 1 J. Greve Memorial TKE Alumni of Northwest Missouri State University Scholarship Maintained a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above from 9th grade through the first semester of their senior year. Must be an accepted entering freshman by Northwest Missouri State University and nominated by a TKE alumnus. No specific major is required. $1,000 April 1 Missouri Baptist Heritage Scholarship High School senior or first-year student at Hannibal LaGrange College or Southwest Baptist University, 10-20 page research paper $2,000 April 1 Academics, financial need, multiple recipients up to $4,000 1 UMC Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity major in an agriculture related field, male, not required to join fraternity $500 April 1 Academic performance, leadership, community service, financial need $1,250 1 MO Independent Bankers Association Scholarship (2 of the 3)-3.5 GPA, top 10%, 20 ACT. One application from each member bank-business related career. Applicant must be employed or the dependent of an employee at the member bank. $1,000 1 Metropolitan Community College (MCC) Institutional Scholarships Check out website for requirements. Each campus manages their own scholarships. Varies April 1 MCC-Foundation Scholarships Check out website for requirements. Can receive more than one scholarship. Varies April 1 Blue River Community College Superintendent's Leadership Grant Leadership ability, recommended by superintendent or counselor, 2.0 GPA or above, essay. In-district tuition up to 30 credit hours. $1,800 April 1 Blue River Community College Program Enhancement Grant Assorted for a variety of majors or programs, minimum GPA of 2.0, essay, and one letter of recommendation. In-district tuition up to 12 credit hours. $300-$600 April 1 Blue River Community College Board of Trustees Scholarship Rank in top 20% of class, essay, 2 letters of recommendation. In-district tuition up to 64 credit hours. $4,000 1 Blue River Community College President's Scholarship Rank in top 20% of class, essay, 1 letter recommendation. In-district tuition up to 64 credit hours. $4,000 April 1 Agriculture student, C+ GPA, Financial need. Must be entering Ag-related field. $100 + April 1 Independence College of Cosmetology Essay required $500 April 1 C+ GPA, Agriculture student, Financial need. Majoring in agriculture $100+