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Local Scholarships
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February
The National Wild Turkey Federation (Tick Ridge Chapter) Scholarship
DUE DATE: February 1, 2025
$500 scholarship
Winners of the local scholarship are entered for a $2000 state scholarship and the winner of the state scholarship is entered in the national competition for a $10,000 scholarship. Applicants must be a member of the NWTF and must have a hunting permit. This is for graduating seniors who are enrolling in a college or trade school for the 2025/26 school year.
Applications should be submitted online at Dr. Earl Kennamer Scholarship (nwtf.org)
William H. Cooper Leadership Scholarship
Due: February 3, 2025
High School seniors attending the eligible high schools determined by the Presidents of each market area of FSCB, plans to further their education in a business related field at a 2-year or 4-year institution, reside in a county where a FSCB location exists or a county which is considered to be in the immediate trade area of an FSCB location, to ensure community perception of impartiality, immediate family members & dependents of FSCB employees are discouraged from applying.
This is a $5000 scholarship, paid in $2500 increments directly to the school, over a two year period for the recipient. An alternate will be awarded $1250.
https://www.fscb.com/scholarship
James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship
Applicants must plan to attend a 4 year university, demonstrate financial need, and have at least a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Due Date: February 3, 2025
https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/westlake/
Chariton Valley and Foundation for Rural Services
Five local $500 Scholarships.
Scholarships are available to students whose parents/guardians receive their local telephone service from Chariton Valley Telephone Corporation. Be sponsored by a current NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association member. Applicants must have at least a C average, and express an interest in returning to a rural community. ONLINE APPLICATION
Due: February 14, 2025
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/FRSScholarships2025
The Sue Ann Opler Foundation Scholarship
DUE DATE: February 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
· Be a current high school senior or have graduated within the last five years from a high school located in Linn, Macon, Sullivan, Grundy, Chariton or Livingston counties in Missouri. In addition, an applicant may have received a homeschool diploma within the last five years, and reside in Linn, Macon, Sullivan, Grundy, Chariton or Livingston counties in Missouri.
· Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
· Have a minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Members of the Foundation’s Advisory Board of Trustees, their spouses, any lineal descendants, the spouse of any lineal descendants, or any employee, officer or director of any corporate Trustee or its affiliates or subsidiaries or any spouse or lineal descendant of such persons are ineligible to apply.
· If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $5,000 to $20,000.
· Up to 25 awards will be granted.
https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/opler.
MFA Scholarship
Applicants must be a child or grandchild (including step) of a member-level customer. Applicants must reside in Missouri, and live with a fifty (50) mile radius of a MFA Scholarship Sponsor.
APPLICATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ASSOCIATED WITH A SCHOOL.
All applications will be submitted on-line this year.
DUE February 15, 2025
March
March
Whitetails Unlimited Scholarship
Due Date: March 1, 2025
Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA and be planning to major in a Conservation field i.e.: Conservation Agent, Biology, and Dept. of Natural Resources.
See Ms. Garnett for application
FCS Financial Scholarship
Seniors must be a child or grandchild of a FCS Financial member, have a 2.5 GPA or higher, ACT score of at least 26 OR rank in the top 20 percent of their class.35- $1, 500 scholarships available
Due: March 1, 2025
https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/about-us/scholarships
Masonic Scholarships
Samuel Smith Stewart Masonic Scholarship: $8,000/year in any degree program Masonic Merit Scholarship: $1,000/year in any degree program Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship: $1,000/year for students seeking a degree in the education or healthcare fields.
Students must have a 3.0 GPA.
Due Date: March 1, 2025
https://momason.org/scholarships/
Missouri Association Mutual Insurance Companies Scholarship
Applicants must be a Missouri resident and planning to attend a Missouri college or university.
Due: March 1, 2025
https://www.mamic.net/scholarships/
MOMS Breaking the Silence Scholarship
Due Date: March 1, 2025
Applicants must be: Graduate of a Macon County High School, be enrolled and able to attend a two-year college, four-year college, or trade school in the Fall of 2025, and include a short typed essay.
Amount: 2- $250.00
See Ms. Garnett for application
NEMO Special EducationCOOP OTA/PTA/SLPA Scholarship
All students from Special Ed COOP districts are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applications will only be considered if students indicate a strong desire to be a physical therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, or speech/language pathology assistant.1-Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) scholarship-$5001-Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) scholarship-$5001-Speech/Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) scholarship-$500
Due March 7, 2025
Applications turned into Ms. Garnett by March 6, 2025
See Ms. Garnett for application
Macon Electric Foundation Scholarship
Due Date: March 28, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
8- $1,000.00 scholarships available
Eligibility: This scholarship is for MEC members or PWSD of Macon County customers who have signed up for Operation Round Up only.
Please encourage your students that Operation Round Up is a voluntary program for members, but it is an average donation of 50 cents per month on the parent’s electric bill. The parents will have to sign the application to confirm they want to sign up for the student to apply for the scholarship. Recipients must permanently reside in the Macon Electric Cooperative service area Recipients must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or other post-secondary institution (trade or technical) within the United States and must demonstrate evidence of financial need.
https://www.maconelectric.com/macon-electric-foundation
https://www.maconelectric.com/pdfs/Foundation%20Scholarship%20Application%202023%20Fillable.pdf
MOACAC Braxton Rethwisch Scholarship
2- $1,000.00-scholarships
1-$500.00-scholarship
Open to current High School Seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater, must be a Missouri resident, must enroll as a full-time student at a MOACAC member post-secondary institution. (List of member institutions is posted on the application website.)
DUE: March 7, 2025
https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/2287
The Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Scholarship
Various Scholarships
DUE Date: March 15, 2025 Various due dates check website
https://mofb.org/scholarships-and-grants/
Youth Ambassador Scholarship
Due: March 28, 2025
NAMI Missouri will award $1,000 scholarships to two high school seniors who demonstrate an understanding of the significant role mental health plays in our everyday lives.
Horizon Credit Union Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a member in good standing at Horizon Credit Union, plan to enroll as a full time student in an accredited technical school, college, or university, and have a GPA of at least 2.50. 5-$500.00 scholarships available.
Due Date: March 31, 2025
See Ms. Garnett for application
David S. Thompson Vocational Scholarship
Due Date: March 31, 2025
Amount: $200.00
These scholarships are specifically for high school seniors entering a vocational field.
See Ms. Garnett for application
ICS Alumni Honoring Parents & Teachers Scholarship
Due: March 31, 2025
$500.00
This scholarship will be awarded each year for the foreseeable future to one student who graduated from ICS grade school, and who is graduating from one of the following high schools in Macon or Shelby County: Macon High School, Bevier High School, Atlanta High School, La Plata High School, South Shelby High School, or North Shelby High School. (From these six schools, one student will be chosen overall, not one from each school.)
This is a renewable scholarship that can be used at any accredited vocational or tech school, college, or university; and awards $500.00 per semester for up to eight semesters.
The application form is an online form and can be found at the following permanent URL:
https://communityfoundationcentmo.wufoo.com/forms/z1q0ohbx12i3sms/
Neighbors Bank Scholarship
Due: March 31, 2025 5 p.m.
Scholarships range from $2,000 - $10,000 and are available to permanent residents of Macon, Monroe, or Shelby County with a 2023 household income of $50,800 or less, who are pursuing a technical/trade/certification program, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree.
https://www.neighborsbank.com/scholarship/
April
April
Macon Elks Lodge Scholarship
$300.00
Due: April 1, 2025
See Ms. Garnett for application
Macon County Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship
All applicants must be a member of a Macon County 4-H Club, or Macon Co. FFA Chapter, the Macon County Cattlemen, or the Macon Co. Junior Cattlemen and/or have a parent, grandparent or spouses that are current members of the Macon County Cattlemen’s Association.
Due Date: April 1st, 2025
See Ms. Garnett; application has changed
Robert Hastings & Shane Hall Memorial Unified Scholarship
Eligibility criteria: Available to any Macon County senior planning to attend a college or other institution of continuing education. The student may choose a college, technical or trades school, or university of his/her choice with a 1-, 2-, or 4-year program.
2- $1,000 scholarships
1-$250.00 scholarship
Due: April 1, 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aEdrsDslOOZVy2akSY2sq2dTL22dOajZmyCggmu3JQo/edit?usp=sharing
Adilene Bell Corcoran Scholarship
Due Date: April 1, 2025
Scholarship Amount: $150.00
The scholarship is available to students entering the teaching profession, if funds available this scholarship will continue throughout the recipient’s undergraduate education.
See Ms. Garnett for application
Show-Me to College Scholarship Opportunity High School Seniors
Due Date: April 1, 2025
The scholarship, called Show-Me to College Scholarship, is open to graduating Missouri students who meet certain criteria such as a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5+ through at least seven semesters and a Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA of 12,000 or less. No essays are required, and you will need to upload your FAFSA Submission Summary, your high school transcript, and list activities. The application will open February 1 to April 1, 2025!The scholarship is $2,000 per year and renewable for a total of four years.
If you do not apply for this scholarship this year, you cannot receive it going forward.The application is available on myscholarshipcentral.org/apply - then click on Apply Now, create an account or sign in if you already have an account, and then search for “Show-Me”. While on My Scholarship Central, you can also look for other scholarships you may be eligible for offered by Missouri-based nonprofit organizations and foundations.
You may contact the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation at 636.733.3712 or info@moslf.org if you have any questions.
Red Cross High School Scholarship Program
Scholarship will be awarded based on total productive units achieved during the designated time frame. Students must be an active participant in the high school blood drive program and should exhibit a leadership role in the coordination and recruitment of blood drives.
A one page essay “What does volunteering mean to you, and describe your involvement in local blood drives”
Due Date: April 1, 2025
See Ms. Garnett for application
Atlanta Community of Friends Scholarship
Scholarships will be given to graduating seniors who demonstrate Christian character and are planning on continuing their education after high school. Application available on the website.
Due: April 4, 2025
See Ms. Garnett for application
Cassie (Graham) Simmerman Memorial Scholarship
Due Date: April 4, 2025
Amount: $500.00
Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduate from Atlanta High School, exhibit academic excellence, and participate in an extracurricular activity. Preference will be given to females.
See Ms. Garnett for application
The Donnie Fields Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 10, 2025 to Ms. Garnett
This scholarship is very unique in that it is eligible for ALL seniors, no matter their post secondary plans (furthering education or joining the workforce). Donnie did not care who the person was, how smart they were, or what they did in life, he was going to help ALL who needed it. Donnie and the Fields family care about a person's perseverance, their strength during adversity, how helpful and caring a person is, and how good of a person they are to others.
There is only one recipient of this scholarship, not one recipient from each school.
See Ms. Garnett for application
Insuring Rural Communities Scholarship
The Insuring Rural Communities Scholarship will be provided to students from rural areas in Missouri and Illinois who are pursuing certificates or undergraduate degrees in information technology, health care, or risk management. As many as 15 students will be selected and awarded annually. This scholarship is renewable through graduation or up to ten semesters, and is available in amounts up to $5,000 per academic year.
To be eligible to be considered for this scholarship, applicants must:
· Be a permanent resident for at least two years of a region outside a metropolitan area. Eligible counties are those not included in the official metropolitan statistical area as defined by the United States Census Bureau. Please proceed to the application to review the complete list of approximately 90 counties in Missouri and 60 in Illinois.
· Be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited, nonprofit post-secondary program that will result in a degree or certificate.
· Be pursuing undergraduate degrees or certificates in health care, information technology, or risk management.
· Demonstrate significant financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or similar need calculations. Students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) over $15,000 must have significant and extenuating circumstances to be considered.
· Have achieved a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average
DUE: April 15,2025
https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/3432
American Legion Scholarships
The student must be a resident of Missouri. Applicants must be under the age of 21, unmarried and a descendant* of a veteran with at least ninety days active service in the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service. A photocopy of the veterans DD 214, discharge or separation notice must accompany the scholarship application. There may be additional requirements for scholarships.
Due: April 20, 2025
See Ms. Garnett for more information
General Scholarships
General Scholarships
September
September
Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs
Seniors who demonstrate critical financial need are eligible.
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/
Due: (various deadlines)
Coca Cola Scholars Foundation
High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA may apply online. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
Due: September 30, 2024
http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
October
October
The Missouri Association of Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) Scholarship
Due Date: October 1, 2024
1-$1,000 scholarship: Any Graduating Senior from a Missouri High School planning to attend a private or public 2 or 4 year institution, or vocational-technical school in Missouri can apply.
https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/donors/masfap
Missouri Cattlemen's Foundation
Member of the Junior Cattlemen's or Parent member of Missouri Cattlemen's 2.5 GPA
Due October 11,2024
http://mocattle.com/scholarshipprogram.aspx
High School Heisman Scholarship
Seniors who have a "B" GPA and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport can apply online to be recognized nationally for their achievements.
Due: October 17, 2024
https://heismanscholarship.com/about/program-timeline/
November
November
Elk's Most Valuable Scholarship
Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen; applications are judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Due: November 12,, 2024
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
December
December
The Hagan Scholarship Foundation
The Hagan Scholarships are intended for high achieving students in need of financial assistance in order to attend college. Seniors must have a 3.5 GPA or higher, composite score of 23 or higher on the ACT, and graduate from a public high school having fewer than 50,000 residents.
Due: December 1, 2024
https://haganscholarships.org/
Missouri High School Fast Pitch Coach's Association Senior Scholarship
Applicants must have participated in Varsity Softball and softball coach is a member of MHSFCA. Two athletes in each classification will be awarded a $500.00 scholarship.
Due Date: December 2, 2024
Burger King Scholarship
Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA. $1,000, $5,000, and $25,000 scholarships available.
Due: December 16, 2024
The Soy Scholarship
DUE: December 31, 2024
$5,000 one-time scholarship award presented to a current, eligible high school senior planning to pursue a degree in agriculture at an accredited college or university. The scholarship is managed by the American Soybean Association (ASA) and is made possible through a grant by BASF Corporation.
https://soygrowers.com/about/awards/soy-scholarship/
January
January
FFA Scholarships (Various Scholarships)
Due Date: January 9, 2025
Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. Scholarships support non-FFA and FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required for multiple opportunities!
https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Washington Cross Foundation
Due: January 15th, 2025
Scholarships of $500 to $5,000 for students planning careers in government service, for study at the college of the recipient's choice. Competition open to all high school seniors who are U. S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for one year.
United States JCI Senate Foundation
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors in the United States, where that state has an active JCI Senate program (see www.usjcisenate.org [under scholarship tab] for a listing of eligible states). You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.
Due: January 17, 2025
https://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation
A variety of scholarships specific to Missouri residents.
Amounts range from $500-$7,500.
Due Date: January 31, 2025
http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants
The National Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
All applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required; however, a chapter or state chairman may work with the applicant to put the information together to send to the DAR Scholarship Committee.
Due: January 31, 2025
http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info
February
February
Elks Legacy Scholarship
Due: February 3, 2025
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/legacy.cfm
Missouri Corn Scholarship
The Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council will be awarding seven deserving students $1,000 scholarships. High school applicants must be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area. They must also plan to attend a two-year or four-year Missouri college or university and major in agronomy or agriculture-related field.
Due: February 14, 2025
http://mocorn.org/resources/education/scholarships/
POET Never Satisfied Scholarships
POET offers 15 $5,000 scholarships after several rounds of an internal reviewing process and one final round of Zoom interviews with the top 20 finalists.
Due Date: February 14, 2025
https://poet.com/neversatisfied#scholarships
National Farmers Farm Kids for College Scholarship
You must be a high school senior and plan to major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university. Three $1,000.00 scholarships available.
Due: February 18, 2025
http://www.nfo.org/SCHOLARSHIPS/
March
March
Missouri Courage Scholarship
Applications will be comprehensively evaluated on a variety of metrics including academic achievement, school involvement, community engagement, diversity, demonstrations of courage, and commitment to enhancing the lives of LGBTQ individuals and working toward social justice. Scholarships are paid directly to the accredited college/university/vocational school of their choice, where they must be enrolled as a full-time student.
Due: March 1, 2025
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May
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