Scholarships
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Smart Scholar Scholarship Search Site
http://www.smartscholar.com/ College Scholarships Website This website contains a scholarship search tool. http://www.college-scholarships.com Student Scholarships Largest collection of scholarships on the web https://www.studentscholarships.org/ Missouri Department of Higher Education Grants and Scholarships https://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/ Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation http://www.moslf.org/ |
Missouri Grants and Scholarships
http://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/ For Students
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U.S. Department of Labor's Free Scholarship Search Tool
This is a great scholarship search tool. http://careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipCategory.asp?searchtype=category&nodeid=22 SallieMae College scholarships are financial aid for college that you can apply for through organizations, websites, scholarship tools, and more. Scholarships can be need-based, merit-based, or based on things like your hobbies, field of study, ethnicity, religion, and more. You don’t need to be number one in your class or an all-star athlete to get free money for college. https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/college-scholarships/?lnkid=SM-PlanHP-getstarted-scholarships |
Search Engines and Scholarship Programs
Scholarship Search Engine
Scholarship Search Engine
- Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.
- Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
- Peerlift - Proven scholarships, internships, summer programs, and more gathered by fellow students like you. (Founded by a team of 2017 Coca-Cola Scholars!) Learn more about the creation of Peerlift.
- Fastweb – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
- CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
- Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all levels.
- Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
- Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
- Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
- KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
- Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges.
SEPTEMBER
Missouri's Cattlemen Foundation
Deadline: Sept. 30, 2019 Applications must be returned to the Missouri's Cattlemen Foundation office and be postmarked by September 30th, 2019 to be considered.
Applicant must be a Missouri resident and a current paid member of the Missouri Junior Cattlemen’s Association or the parent/legal guardian must be a current paid member of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.
http://www.mocattle.com/scholarshipprogram.aspx
Click to download application (WORD)
OCTOBER
DAR Good Citizen Award
Deadline: One Senior will be notified by School Personnel of their nomination.
*One Senior Nominated by school
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Deadline: October 25 2020 at 12:30 AM EDT
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.
To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
DEADLINE: October 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm in your local time zone.
scholarship is open to Seniors planning to enroll in an accredited four year college.
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Deadline: The application deadline is 5 pm est on October 31, 2020. All applicants will be notified of their status by Thursday, November 21, 2019.
- Current high school (or home-schooled) students attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2019-2020 academic school year
- U.S. Citizens (not a Temporary Resident), U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
- On track to graduate this academic year (2019-2020)
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs
NOVEMBER
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program
Deadline: November 10, 2020
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were created to recognize students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.
http://spirit.prudential.com
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Deadline: November 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2017 competition.
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2018 competition.
Questions? Email Scholarship@elks.org or call 773/755-4732.
http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm.
The Hagan Scholarship
Deadline: November 15, 2020
The Hagan Scholarships are intended for high achieving students who will require financial assistance in order to attend college.
http://haganscholarships.org/
Hagan Scholarship Brochure
MSBA Future Builders Belcher Scholarship
Deadline: Due to Mrs. Johnson no later than November 17, 2020
Scholarship App. will be due to MSBA by Jan. 11, 2021
Scholarship Application
Checklist
DECEMBER
Bates County Mizzou Club
December 1, 2020
The Bates County Mizzou Club offers TWO annual scholarships to area seniors who have been accepted and plan to attend the University of Missouri in Columbia in the fall of 2020.
National Honor Society Scholarship
Deadline for applying: 5 pm ET on Tuesday, December 1
Since 1946, more than $15 million in scholarships has been awarded to outstanding NHS senior members.
Show-Me Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
November 30, 2020
AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Application Deadline: December 15, 2020 or when 10,000 applications have been received.
Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship
Deadline:December 15, 2020.
If 50,000 applications are received prior to December 15, the application will no longer be available.
The Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship
DEADLINE: December 15, 2019
The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship
DEADLINE: December 20, 2020
JANUARY
National FFA Scholarship
Deadline: Deadline: Jan. 15, 2021 5PM
The National FFA Organization provides scholarships designed to fit the diversity of our applicants.
Dr. Darrell ""Jack"" Holley Scholarship
Deadline: Due to Mrs. Johnson by January 20, 2021 to Mrs. Johnson (TYPED) Just application is due by then. The student chosen to represent Miami will then need to complete the other steps by the due date of Feb. 19, 2021.
Miami R-1 School Board will then select one student's application to represent Miami as a candidate for the scholarship.
JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Postmarked January 22, 2021
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools.
Ed Stegner Natural Resources Scholarship
Deadline: January 31, 2021
Applicants must be Missouri residents from any county or city in the state who are or plan to be enrolled as an undergraduate at a Missouri college or university in the chosen discipline of study (Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Parks and Recreation, or Soil and Water).
DAR Scholarships
Deadline: January 31, 2021
Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English.
FEBRUARY
Youth in Agriculture Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2021
Youth in Agriculture highlights the important contributions that youth and farm families make to Missouri. Young people involved in Youth in Agriculture learn valuable lessons in leadership, economics and the tried-and-true ethics of hard work and perseverance.
Bates County 4-H, Jeffrey Laughlin Memorial, and Pat Evans Memorial Scholarships.
Deadline: February 1, 2021
Students must be members of Bates County 4-H (Hudson Hustlers). Applications should be turned in to the University Extension office of the Bates County courthouse.
James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 1, 2021
Your application is not complete unless all required documents are submitted electronically.
Email: westlake@scholarshipamerica.org
Call: 1-507-931-1682 and ask for the James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program
Missouri Conservation Agents Association Scholarship
Deadline: Postmarked February 1, 2021
The Ellis Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 5, 2021
Mrs. Johnson emailed the username and password to seniors. If you need it again, please let Mrs. Johnson know.
ELKS National Foundation Legacy Awards
Deadline: The deadline for applications is February 5, 2021 at 11:59 a.m. Central Time
MFA Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2021
The MFA Foundation was established in 1958 with the primary purpose of providing greater educational opportunity for the youth in our trade territory. The Foundation's major activity is its Scholarship Program, which has provided financial assistance to over 14,500 college and university students from rural communities since its initiation in 1965. Every spring approximately 325 graduating high school seniors receive MFA scholarships, co-sponsored by the MFA Foundation and local MFA agencies.
Evergy Community Scholarships.
Deadline: February 15, 2021
$2,000 per year (renewable for additional three years). 15 students awarded to Missouri and Kansas high school seniors.
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship
Deadline: Rolling deadline until all awards have been given out. The application will open online February 2021 for students enrolling in Fall 2021
MARCH
West Central Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2021 *Due to Mrs. Johnson by February 23, 2021 if you would like her to sent it
This one year non-renewal scholarship of at least $500 will be awarded to a senior student in the West Central Retired School Personnel Association District who is choosing the teaching profession as a career goal.
State 4-H Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2021 *Application will open Jan. 2021
The Missouri 4‐H Foundation is pleased to announce educational scholarships for 4‐H youth and former 4‐H members pursuing post‐secondary study. One scholarship application form permits the applicant to be considered for any available scholarship, subject to conditions specified by the donor.
Missouri Association Mutual Insurance Companies (MAMIC)
Deadline: March 1, 2021
The Missouri Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (MAMIC) awards 8 - $1000 scholarships to graduating Missouri high school seniors planning to attend a Missouri college, university, community college, or vocational school.
Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 5, 2021
Applicants must be planning to major in a field related to banking, such as accounting, or finance.
Opal Huffman Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2021
Opal M. Huffman, a long time resident of Bates County, Missouri, established the Opal M. Huffman Charitable Trust for the purpose of providing scholarships to residents of Adrian and Butler, Missouri communities and surrounding areas.
Missouri Farm Bureau Scholarships
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2021
Missouri Farm Bureau and its Foundation For Agriculture work to promote agricultural education and grow new generations of leaders. Many generous donors have contributed to scholarship and grant funds that MOFB assists in administering and distributing.
Charles E. Kruse Farm Bureau Scholarship
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2021
Recipients must be Missouri residents and they, their parent(s), or guardians must hold a current Missouri Farm Bureau membership. They also must be a high school senior enrolling in a 4-year college or university with a declared major in an agricultural field and enrolled in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded.
Missouri Farm Bureau Vocational Scholarship
Application deadline: March 15, 2021
Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture awards four $500 scholarships annually.
Hawthorn Bank Scholarship
Application deadline: March 30, 2021
Students must be planning to pursue a degree in business or finance.
Missouri Broadcasters Association Scholarship
Application deadline: March 31, 2021
The MBA Scholarship Fund was established to financially aid Missouri broadcast students in attaining training and expertise required to become valuable employees in the broadcasting industry.
Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship
Application deadline: March 31, 2021
Women Legislators of Missouri are encouraging young women, set to graduate from high school at the end of this year, to apply for a $500 college scholarship. Each year the group selects students from Missouri’s congressional districts to receive the awards.
The Women Legislators of Missouri Caucus created the senior scholarship program to provide financial assistance to students on the basis of leadership, academics and community service. Candidates must fill out an application and are required to submit a 500-word essay answering the question, “If you were a state legislator, what would you hope to accomplish and why?” For further information, please contact 573-751-5388
APRIL
Bates County Farm Bureau
Deadline: April 1, 2021 at the Farm Bureau office
*Due to Mrs. Johnson by March 23, 2021 if you want her to mail it for you. After this date, you will have to mail it or take it to the Farm Bureau office yourself. Bates County Farm Bureau will provide a $250.00 scholarship to a graduating senior who is a child of a current Bates County Farm Bureau member.
Mo-Kan Livestock Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 1, 2021
The Mo-Kan Family is committed to giving back to our communities and helping local students further their education.
Sam and Rosalee Scholarship
Deadline April 1, 2021
The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to graduates of high schools in Bates County, Missouri, who plan to further their education at a four-year college or university and pursue a degree in either the educational field or medical field.
Craw-Kan Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2021 *Give to Mrs. Johnson
Miami CTA Scholarship
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2021 *Give to Mrs. Johnson
Citizens Bank Scholarship
Deadline to apply: *Due to Mrs. Johnson by April 9, 2021
The Citizens Bank is offering a $500 non-renewable scholarship. Applications must be typed.
On My Own Scholarship
Deadline: April 13
Must be a student with a disability or the child of a parent with a disability. Must be seeking a degree to help people with disabilities, such as medical, special education, social services, therapy, and/or mental health field. Essay required.
American Legion Scholarships
Application Deadline: Must be mailed no later than April 20, 2021
https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships
Bates County Youth Advocacy Council Scholarship
Deadline: April 28, 2021
This scholarship is intended to financially support Bates County high school seniors who attend post-secondary education.
John Byron Corbin Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2021
Available to any high school senior; a completed application requires transcript, ACT scores, student tax return, parents tax return, 2 letters of recommendation from teachers; *financial need is taken into consideration
MAY
Bates County Cattlemen/Cattlewomen Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2021
Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded, by the Bates County Cattlemen. One to a young man, and one to a young woman.
One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded by the Bates County Cattlewomen, to a young woman.
Applicants must be a Bates County resident and can be either high school seniors or graduates continuing their education. The applicant must plan to major in an agricultural related field and must have been accepted by an accredited college or university offering AA, BS, or BA degree. The scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees, and required books during the next semester after receipt of the award.
Please return application with two reference letters by May 1st to:
Mandy Yates
c/o Thrivent Financial
3 W. Dakota St.
Butler, MO 64730
B. Davis Scholarship
Application Deadline: May 22, 2021
Open to high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
No age restriction.
Include your name and the school you are attending this year and next.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic, Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.
Submit your essay by email to awards@studentawardsearch.com.
Bates County Community Health Foundation Scholarships
Application deadline: May 28, 2021
BCCHF offers a one-year, $1,000 scholarship, for residents of Bates County who have already been accepted into a chosen healthcare field. The applicant must have a GPA of 3.0.
JUNE
Seth Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Deadline June 1, 2021
The Seth Thomas Memorial Scholarship is an annual Scholarship dedicated to the Memory of the late Seth Thomas. Seth was greatly influenced by agriculture; therefore a preference will be given to Individuals pursuing an education and career in agriculture.
Abbot and Fenner Scholarship
Application deadline: June 12, 2021
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution.
BigSun Scholarship
Deadline: June 19, 2021
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. Must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. You must include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.
JULY
Missouri's Cattlemen Foundation
Deadline: Sept. 30, 2019 Applications must be returned to the Missouri's Cattlemen Foundation office and be postmarked by September 30th, 2019 to be considered.
Applicant must be a Missouri resident and a current paid member of the Missouri Junior Cattlemen’s Association or the parent/legal guardian must be a current paid member of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.
http://www.mocattle.com/scholarshipprogram.aspx
Click to download application (WORD)
OCTOBER
DAR Good Citizen Award
Deadline: One Senior will be notified by School Personnel of their nomination.
*One Senior Nominated by school
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Deadline: October 25 2020 at 12:30 AM EDT
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.
To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2020 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 ($55,000 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
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
DEADLINE: October 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm in your local time zone.
scholarship is open to Seniors planning to enroll in an accredited four year college.
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Deadline: The application deadline is 5 pm est on October 31, 2020. All applicants will be notified of their status by Thursday, November 21, 2019.
- Current high school (or home-schooled) students attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2019-2020 academic school year
- U.S. Citizens (not a Temporary Resident), U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
- On track to graduate this academic year (2019-2020)
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs
NOVEMBER
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program
Deadline: November 10, 2020
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were created to recognize students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.
http://spirit.prudential.com
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Deadline: November 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2017 competition.
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2018 competition.
- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
- High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
- Male and female students compete separately.
Questions? Email Scholarship@elks.org or call 773/755-4732.
http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm.
The Hagan Scholarship
Deadline: November 15, 2020
The Hagan Scholarships are intended for high achieving students who will require financial assistance in order to attend college.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must attend an Eligible Public High School.
- Must be a student in the 2020 high school graduating class.
- Must have achieved a high school CGPA of 3.75 or higher.
- Must have scored 24 or higher on the ACT (Composite Score) or 1,150 on the SAT.
- Must enroll at an eligible four-year college the first semester following high school graduation.
- Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to the start of college; from August 2019 to August 2020.
- Must complete the FAFSA in 2019 using 2018 tax return information; the EFC must not exceed $6,500.
- Must apply for eligible Federal and State grants.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony.
http://haganscholarships.org/
Hagan Scholarship Brochure
MSBA Future Builders Belcher Scholarship
Deadline: Due to Mrs. Johnson no later than November 17, 2020
- Students need to complete the application, print it off, and turn it in to Mrs. Johnson.
- An essay is also required. The essay topic is at the end of the scholarship application.
- Application needs to be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
Scholarship App. will be due to MSBA by Jan. 11, 2021
Scholarship Application
Checklist
DECEMBER
Bates County Mizzou Club
December 1, 2020
The Bates County Mizzou Club offers TWO annual scholarships to area seniors who have been accepted and plan to attend the University of Missouri in Columbia in the fall of 2020.
National Honor Society Scholarship
Deadline for applying: 5 pm ET on Tuesday, December 1
Since 1946, more than $15 million in scholarships has been awarded to outstanding NHS senior members.
Show-Me Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
November 30, 2020
AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Application Deadline: December 15, 2020 or when 10,000 applications have been received.
Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship
Deadline:December 15, 2020.
If 50,000 applications are received prior to December 15, the application will no longer be available.
The Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship
DEADLINE: December 15, 2019
The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship
DEADLINE: December 20, 2020
JANUARY
National FFA Scholarship
Deadline: Deadline: Jan. 15, 2021 5PM
The National FFA Organization provides scholarships designed to fit the diversity of our applicants.
Dr. Darrell ""Jack"" Holley Scholarship
Deadline: Due to Mrs. Johnson by January 20, 2021 to Mrs. Johnson (TYPED) Just application is due by then. The student chosen to represent Miami will then need to complete the other steps by the due date of Feb. 19, 2021.
Miami R-1 School Board will then select one student's application to represent Miami as a candidate for the scholarship.
JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Postmarked January 22, 2021
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools.
Ed Stegner Natural Resources Scholarship
Deadline: January 31, 2021
Applicants must be Missouri residents from any county or city in the state who are or plan to be enrolled as an undergraduate at a Missouri college or university in the chosen discipline of study (Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Parks and Recreation, or Soil and Water).
DAR Scholarships
Deadline: January 31, 2021
Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English.
FEBRUARY
Youth in Agriculture Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2021
Youth in Agriculture highlights the important contributions that youth and farm families make to Missouri. Young people involved in Youth in Agriculture learn valuable lessons in leadership, economics and the tried-and-true ethics of hard work and perseverance.
Bates County 4-H, Jeffrey Laughlin Memorial, and Pat Evans Memorial Scholarships.
Deadline: February 1, 2021
Students must be members of Bates County 4-H (Hudson Hustlers). Applications should be turned in to the University Extension office of the Bates County courthouse.
James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 1, 2021
Your application is not complete unless all required documents are submitted electronically.
Email: westlake@scholarshipamerica.org
Call: 1-507-931-1682 and ask for the James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program
Missouri Conservation Agents Association Scholarship
Deadline: Postmarked February 1, 2021
The Ellis Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 5, 2021
Mrs. Johnson emailed the username and password to seniors. If you need it again, please let Mrs. Johnson know.
ELKS National Foundation Legacy Awards
Deadline: The deadline for applications is February 5, 2021 at 11:59 a.m. Central Time
MFA Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2021
The MFA Foundation was established in 1958 with the primary purpose of providing greater educational opportunity for the youth in our trade territory. The Foundation's major activity is its Scholarship Program, which has provided financial assistance to over 14,500 college and university students from rural communities since its initiation in 1965. Every spring approximately 325 graduating high school seniors receive MFA scholarships, co-sponsored by the MFA Foundation and local MFA agencies.
Evergy Community Scholarships.
Deadline: February 15, 2021
$2,000 per year (renewable for additional three years). 15 students awarded to Missouri and Kansas high school seniors.
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship
Deadline: Rolling deadline until all awards have been given out. The application will open online February 2021 for students enrolling in Fall 2021
MARCH
West Central Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2021 *Due to Mrs. Johnson by February 23, 2021 if you would like her to sent it
This one year non-renewal scholarship of at least $500 will be awarded to a senior student in the West Central Retired School Personnel Association District who is choosing the teaching profession as a career goal.
State 4-H Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2021 *Application will open Jan. 2021
The Missouri 4‐H Foundation is pleased to announce educational scholarships for 4‐H youth and former 4‐H members pursuing post‐secondary study. One scholarship application form permits the applicant to be considered for any available scholarship, subject to conditions specified by the donor.
Missouri Association Mutual Insurance Companies (MAMIC)
Deadline: March 1, 2021
The Missouri Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (MAMIC) awards 8 - $1000 scholarships to graduating Missouri high school seniors planning to attend a Missouri college, university, community college, or vocational school.
Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 5, 2021
Applicants must be planning to major in a field related to banking, such as accounting, or finance.
Opal Huffman Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2021
Opal M. Huffman, a long time resident of Bates County, Missouri, established the Opal M. Huffman Charitable Trust for the purpose of providing scholarships to residents of Adrian and Butler, Missouri communities and surrounding areas.
Missouri Farm Bureau Scholarships
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2021
Missouri Farm Bureau and its Foundation For Agriculture work to promote agricultural education and grow new generations of leaders. Many generous donors have contributed to scholarship and grant funds that MOFB assists in administering and distributing.
Charles E. Kruse Farm Bureau Scholarship
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2021
Recipients must be Missouri residents and they, their parent(s), or guardians must hold a current Missouri Farm Bureau membership. They also must be a high school senior enrolling in a 4-year college or university with a declared major in an agricultural field and enrolled in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded.
Missouri Farm Bureau Vocational Scholarship
Application deadline: March 15, 2021
Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture awards four $500 scholarships annually.
Hawthorn Bank Scholarship
Application deadline: March 30, 2021
Students must be planning to pursue a degree in business or finance.
Missouri Broadcasters Association Scholarship
Application deadline: March 31, 2021
The MBA Scholarship Fund was established to financially aid Missouri broadcast students in attaining training and expertise required to become valuable employees in the broadcasting industry.
Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship
Application deadline: March 31, 2021
Women Legislators of Missouri are encouraging young women, set to graduate from high school at the end of this year, to apply for a $500 college scholarship. Each year the group selects students from Missouri’s congressional districts to receive the awards.
The Women Legislators of Missouri Caucus created the senior scholarship program to provide financial assistance to students on the basis of leadership, academics and community service. Candidates must fill out an application and are required to submit a 500-word essay answering the question, “If you were a state legislator, what would you hope to accomplish and why?” For further information, please contact 573-751-5388
APRIL
Bates County Farm Bureau
Deadline: April 1, 2021 at the Farm Bureau office
*Due to Mrs. Johnson by March 23, 2021 if you want her to mail it for you. After this date, you will have to mail it or take it to the Farm Bureau office yourself. Bates County Farm Bureau will provide a $250.00 scholarship to a graduating senior who is a child of a current Bates County Farm Bureau member.
Mo-Kan Livestock Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 1, 2021
The Mo-Kan Family is committed to giving back to our communities and helping local students further their education.
Sam and Rosalee Scholarship
Deadline April 1, 2021
The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to graduates of high schools in Bates County, Missouri, who plan to further their education at a four-year college or university and pursue a degree in either the educational field or medical field.
Craw-Kan Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2021 *Give to Mrs. Johnson
Miami CTA Scholarship
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2021 *Give to Mrs. Johnson
Citizens Bank Scholarship
Deadline to apply: *Due to Mrs. Johnson by April 9, 2021
The Citizens Bank is offering a $500 non-renewable scholarship. Applications must be typed.
On My Own Scholarship
Deadline: April 13
Must be a student with a disability or the child of a parent with a disability. Must be seeking a degree to help people with disabilities, such as medical, special education, social services, therapy, and/or mental health field. Essay required.
American Legion Scholarships
Application Deadline: Must be mailed no later than April 20, 2021
https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships
Bates County Youth Advocacy Council Scholarship
Deadline: April 28, 2021
This scholarship is intended to financially support Bates County high school seniors who attend post-secondary education.
John Byron Corbin Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2021
Available to any high school senior; a completed application requires transcript, ACT scores, student tax return, parents tax return, 2 letters of recommendation from teachers; *financial need is taken into consideration
MAY
Bates County Cattlemen/Cattlewomen Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2021
Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded, by the Bates County Cattlemen. One to a young man, and one to a young woman.
One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded by the Bates County Cattlewomen, to a young woman.
Applicants must be a Bates County resident and can be either high school seniors or graduates continuing their education. The applicant must plan to major in an agricultural related field and must have been accepted by an accredited college or university offering AA, BS, or BA degree. The scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees, and required books during the next semester after receipt of the award.
Please return application with two reference letters by May 1st to:
Mandy Yates
c/o Thrivent Financial
3 W. Dakota St.
Butler, MO 64730
B. Davis Scholarship
Application Deadline: May 22, 2021
Open to high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
No age restriction.
Include your name and the school you are attending this year and next.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic, Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.
Submit your essay by email to awards@studentawardsearch.com.
Bates County Community Health Foundation Scholarships
Application deadline: May 28, 2021
BCCHF offers a one-year, $1,000 scholarship, for residents of Bates County who have already been accepted into a chosen healthcare field. The applicant must have a GPA of 3.0.
JUNE
Seth Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Deadline June 1, 2021
The Seth Thomas Memorial Scholarship is an annual Scholarship dedicated to the Memory of the late Seth Thomas. Seth was greatly influenced by agriculture; therefore a preference will be given to Individuals pursuing an education and career in agriculture.
Abbot and Fenner Scholarship
Application deadline: June 12, 2021
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution.
BigSun Scholarship
Deadline: June 19, 2021
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. Must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. You must include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.
JULY
