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: Oct. 15, 2022
The 2022 MCF Scholarship Application can be found as a PDF, Fillable PDF, and Word document below. Completed applications must be submitted to Missouri Cattle Industry Headquarters by October 15. 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
OCTOBER
DAR Good Citizen Award
Deadline: One Senior will be notified by School Personnel of their nomination.
*One Senior Nominated by school
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2022 5PM Eastern
Our application is open through October 31, 2022, at 5pm Eastern.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 34th class in 2022, the Foundation has provided over 6,600 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $78 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Apply here through October 31, 2022.
NOVEMBER
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program
Deadline: November 3, 2022
The world needs innovations – your innovations. Prudential Emerging Visionaries is a national program that celebrates and awards young people who create solutions to financial and societal challenges. We're building a community of young people working to create positive change across the nation. If you have a solution and a well-designed plan to make it happen, tell us about it.
http://spirit.prudential.com
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Deadline: November 14, 2022 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time
http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm.
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
DEADLINE: Nov. 17, 2022
TThe Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's top four-year colleges and universities.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
MSBA Future Builders Belcher Scholarship
Deadline: Due to Mrs. Johnson no later than November 16, 2021
Scholarship App. will be due to MSBA by Jan. 10, 2022
Scholarship Application PDF
Scholarship Application WORD
Soil and Water Conservation Society
Deadline: Varies per scholarship
Local
SWCS Show-Me Chapter Scholarship – $1000
Deadline: The Monday after Thanksgiving
Karen D. Brinkman Memorial Scholarship – $500
New for 2021 Due date is Jan. 1 of each year
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Charles P. Bell Conservation Scholarships – $250-600
Application Form Due date is Jan. 31 of each year
Ed Stengner Natural Resource Scholarship – 5 x $1000
Application Form Due date is Jan. 31 of each year
Additional Conservation Federation of Missouri scholarships available
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Selected Scholarships for Natural Resource Students
National Honor Society Scholarship
Deadline: Nov. 30, 2022
Since 1946, more than $15 million in scholarships has been awarded to outstanding NHS senior members.
DECEMBER
The Hagan Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2022
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
Bates County Mizzou Club
DEADLINE: December 1, 2022
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.
Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship
Deadline:December 15, 2022
If 50,000 applications are received prior to December 15, the application will no longer be available.
The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship
DEADLINE: December 20, 2022
JANUARY
National FFA Scholarship
Deadline: Deadline: Jan. 5, 2022 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 18, 2022 (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. 18, 2022.
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: Be postmarked no later than January 14, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022 at 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time)
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023 by 3PM CST
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, 2023
The Ellis Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 19, 2023
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 6, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. Central Time
MFA Foundation Scholarship
Opens Dec. 1, 2021
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2023
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.
Eligible high school seniors can apply for the scholarship here online. Additional information is available at participating MFA facilities. Applications will be available beginning Dec. 1, 2021, and must be completed and submitted online by Feb. 15, 2022.
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship
Deadline: Rolling deadline until all awards have been given out. The application will open online March 15, 2023 and priority deadline is June 15, 2023 for students enrolling in Fall 2023.
MARCH
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship
Deadline: Rolling deadline until all awards have been given out. The application will open online March 15, 2023 and priority deadline is June 15, 2023 for students enrolling in Fall 2023.
West Central Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2023 *Due to Mrs. Johnson by February 23, 2023 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, 2023 *Application will open Jan. 2023
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 Bankers Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 3, 2023
Applicants must be planning to major in a field related to banking, such as accounting, or finance.
Missouri Association Mutual Insurance Companies (MAMIC)
Deadline: March 15, 2023
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.
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
The undergraduate application is available from December – March 15, 2023
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:
Charles E. Kruse Farm Bureau Scholarship
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2023
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.
Mid-West Fertilizer
Deadline: March 15, 2023
Qualifications:
1. Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a Mid-West Fertilizer customer or a Mid-West Fertilizer employee.
2. Be a high school senior graduating in spring 2023 or a current college student in the first, second or third year of school.
3. Enrolled at a post-secondary institution for the fall of 2023.
4. Demonstrate leadership abilities, academic performance and a desire to further their education and career.
Rules:
1. Submit one photo suitable for newspaper to be used upon selection as an awardee (png or jpeg).
2. Complete the online application and upload your resume and essay.
3. Submit application on or before March 15, 2023. (The application will close at 11:59 p.m. central time on March 15, 2023.)
Missouri Farm Bureau Vocational Scholarship
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture awards four $500 scholarships annually.
Hawthorn Bank Scholarship
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
Students must be planning to pursue a degree in business or finance.
Missouri Broadcasters Association Scholarship
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
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.
APRIL
Bates County Farm Bureau
Deadline: April 1, 2023 at the Farm Bureau office
*Due to Mrs. Johnson by March 25, 2022 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, 2023
The Mo-Kan Family is committed to giving back to our communities and helping local students further their education.
https://www.mo-kanlivestock.com/nevada-sale
Sam and Rosalee Scholarship
Deadline April 1, 2023
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, 2023 *Give to Mrs. Johnson
Miami CTA Scholarship
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2023 *Give to Mrs. Johnson
**There will be two $500 scholarships awarded this year.
Max Motors Future Agricultural Leaders Scholarship
Deadline: April 3, 2023
Max Motors Dealerships is proud to announce a $1,000 scholarship open to high school students interested in becoming Agricultural Leaders.
Students have until April 3, 2023, to submit their application and essay explaining how they plan to become the next generation of Agricultural Leaders in our communities. A winner will be announced on April 20, 2023, and contacted privately.
Citizens Bank Scholarship
Deadline to apply: *Due to Mrs. Johnson by April 4, 2023
The Citizens Bank is offering a $500 non-renewable scholarship. Applications must be typed.
John Byron Corbin Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2023
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
American Legion Scholarships
Application Deadline: Must be mailed no later than April 20, 2023
https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships
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 21, 2023
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.
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 10, 2023
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, 2023
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: Oct. 15, 2022
The 2022 MCF Scholarship Application can be found as a PDF, Fillable PDF, and Word document below. Completed applications must be submitted to Missouri Cattle Industry Headquarters by October 15. 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
OCTOBER
DAR Good Citizen Award
Deadline: One Senior will be notified by School Personnel of their nomination.
*One Senior Nominated by school
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2022 5PM Eastern
Our application is open through October 31, 2022, at 5pm Eastern.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 34th class in 2022, the Foundation has provided over 6,600 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $78 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Apply here through October 31, 2022.
NOVEMBER
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program
Deadline: November 3, 2022
The world needs innovations – your innovations. Prudential Emerging Visionaries is a national program that celebrates and awards young people who create solutions to financial and societal challenges. We're building a community of young people working to create positive change across the nation. If you have a solution and a well-designed plan to make it happen, tell us about it.
http://spirit.prudential.com
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Deadline: November 14, 2022 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time
- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants do not need to 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 submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
- The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2022 competition.
- Male and female students compete separately.
- Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
- The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners in late April, 2022. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)
http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm.
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
DEADLINE: Nov. 17, 2022
TThe Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's top four-year colleges and universities.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2023.
- Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2023.
- GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with a maximum annual gross income of $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new College Scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $34,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
MSBA Future Builders Belcher Scholarship
Deadline: Due to Mrs. Johnson no later than November 16, 2021
- 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. 10, 2022
Scholarship Application PDF
Scholarship Application WORD
Soil and Water Conservation Society
Deadline: Varies per scholarship
Local
SWCS Show-Me Chapter Scholarship – $1000
Deadline: The Monday after Thanksgiving
Karen D. Brinkman Memorial Scholarship – $500
New for 2021 Due date is Jan. 1 of each year
***************************************************
Charles P. Bell Conservation Scholarships – $250-600
Application Form Due date is Jan. 31 of each year
Ed Stengner Natural Resource Scholarship – 5 x $1000
Application Form Due date is Jan. 31 of each year
Additional Conservation Federation of Missouri scholarships available
***************************************************
Selected Scholarships for Natural Resource Students
National Honor Society Scholarship
Deadline: Nov. 30, 2022
Since 1946, more than $15 million in scholarships has been awarded to outstanding NHS senior members.
DECEMBER
The Hagan Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2022
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
Bates County Mizzou Club
DEADLINE: December 1, 2022
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.
Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship
Deadline:December 15, 2022
If 50,000 applications are received prior to December 15, the application will no longer be available.
The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship
DEADLINE: December 20, 2022
JANUARY
National FFA Scholarship
Deadline: Deadline: Jan. 5, 2022 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 18, 2022 (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. 18, 2022.
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: Be postmarked no later than January 14, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022 at 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time)
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023 by 3PM CST
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, 2023
The Ellis Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 19, 2023
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 6, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. Central Time
MFA Foundation Scholarship
Opens Dec. 1, 2021
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2023
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.
Eligible high school seniors can apply for the scholarship here online. Additional information is available at participating MFA facilities. Applications will be available beginning Dec. 1, 2021, and must be completed and submitted online by Feb. 15, 2022.
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship
Deadline: Rolling deadline until all awards have been given out. The application will open online March 15, 2023 and priority deadline is June 15, 2023 for students enrolling in Fall 2023.
MARCH
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship
Deadline: Rolling deadline until all awards have been given out. The application will open online March 15, 2023 and priority deadline is June 15, 2023 for students enrolling in Fall 2023.
West Central Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2023 *Due to Mrs. Johnson by February 23, 2023 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, 2023 *Application will open Jan. 2023
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 Bankers Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 3, 2023
Applicants must be planning to major in a field related to banking, such as accounting, or finance.
Missouri Association Mutual Insurance Companies (MAMIC)
Deadline: March 15, 2023
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.
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
The undergraduate application is available from December – March 15, 2023
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
Charles E. Kruse Farm Bureau Scholarship
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2023
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.
Mid-West Fertilizer
Deadline: March 15, 2023
Qualifications:
1. Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a Mid-West Fertilizer customer or a Mid-West Fertilizer employee.
2. Be a high school senior graduating in spring 2023 or a current college student in the first, second or third year of school.
3. Enrolled at a post-secondary institution for the fall of 2023.
4. Demonstrate leadership abilities, academic performance and a desire to further their education and career.
Rules:
1. Submit one photo suitable for newspaper to be used upon selection as an awardee (png or jpeg).
2. Complete the online application and upload your resume and essay.
3. Submit application on or before March 15, 2023. (The application will close at 11:59 p.m. central time on March 15, 2023.)
Missouri Farm Bureau Vocational Scholarship
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture awards four $500 scholarships annually.
Hawthorn Bank Scholarship
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
Students must be planning to pursue a degree in business or finance.
Missouri Broadcasters Association Scholarship
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
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.
APRIL
Bates County Farm Bureau
Deadline: April 1, 2023 at the Farm Bureau office
*Due to Mrs. Johnson by March 25, 2022 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, 2023
The Mo-Kan Family is committed to giving back to our communities and helping local students further their education.
https://www.mo-kanlivestock.com/nevada-sale
Sam and Rosalee Scholarship
Deadline April 1, 2023
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, 2023 *Give to Mrs. Johnson
Miami CTA Scholarship
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2023 *Give to Mrs. Johnson
**There will be two $500 scholarships awarded this year.
Max Motors Future Agricultural Leaders Scholarship
Deadline: April 3, 2023
Max Motors Dealerships is proud to announce a $1,000 scholarship open to high school students interested in becoming Agricultural Leaders.
Students have until April 3, 2023, to submit their application and essay explaining how they plan to become the next generation of Agricultural Leaders in our communities. A winner will be announced on April 20, 2023, and contacted privately.
Citizens Bank Scholarship
Deadline to apply: *Due to Mrs. Johnson by April 4, 2023
The Citizens Bank is offering a $500 non-renewable scholarship. Applications must be typed.
John Byron Corbin Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2023
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
American Legion Scholarships
Application Deadline: Must be mailed no later than April 20, 2023
https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships
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 21, 2023
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.
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 10, 2023
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, 2023
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.
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