1. No category

Updated 11-11-2014
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Academy of Hair Design
Mid-Term Deadline: December 12, 2014
End of Year Deadline: April 3, 2014
Amount: $500 - $2500
Application on file in the counselors’ office
AGRILEGACY Tomorrow, Agricultural Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2015
Applicant must:
 Be a high school senior or current full-time college student that will attend college in the 20152016 school year
 Be studying an Ag-related field
 Plan to attend a two-year or four-year college or university
 Have a 2.5 or higher grade point average
 Demonstrate participation and leadership in school and community activities
 Enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours
Students who receive a full-ride scholarship will not be eligible for the AgriLegacy Scholarship, and it will be
awarded to another student.
*For more information and application, please stop by the counselors’ office
American Essay Contest
Deadline: December 1, 2014
Sponsored by The Fleet Reserve Association, Ozark Empire Branch 316
Open to students in grades 7th – 12th
Certificates will be issued to all entries. Plaques and money orders will be awarded to all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
winners. All 1st place winners in each grade group will be submitted to the NCRegional level, consisting of 15
states for grading. 12th grade winner at the regional level receives a $1,000 scholarship and is submitted to the
national level for grading.
Essay Theme: “Why I am proud to be an American”
Application information is available in the counselors’ office
1|Page
Updated 11-11-2014
American Legion 2015 Scholarship Programs
Basic Criteria for Scholarship Awards
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
veteran’s DD214, discharge or separation notice must accompany the scholarship application. Any
additional scholarship requirements are on individual scholarship applications.
Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund - Two awards of $1,000 each are given each year. One award is given to a
boy who has attended a full session of The American Legion Boys State of Missouri or a full session of the
Department’s Cadet Patrol Academy. The second award is given to a girl who has attended a full session of The
American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State program or a full session of the Department’s Cadet Patrol Academy.
M.D. “Jack” Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund - Currently one $750 award is given for two
successive semesters, and may, by application, be extended for two additional successive semesters. This award
is available to a Missouri boy or girl training to be a Registered Nurse, and may be used in their freshman or
subsequent college years. The student must have graduated in the top forty percent of their high school class or
have a “C” or equivalent standing from their last college or university semester. Scholarships are awarded for
one year, payable $375 per semester.
Joseph J. Frank Scholarship – Five awards of $500.00 are given annually to individuals who are descendants
of a veteran. Applicant must have attended a full session of The American Legion Boys State or The American
legion Auxiliary Girls State program. Applicants must be unmarried, under the age of 21, a current resident of
the state of Missouri and must use the scholarship as a full time student in an accredited college or university.
Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship – Two awards of $500.00 are given annually in memory of the first
Missourian to serve as National Commander of The American Legion. Eligible are individuals who are
currently members of The American legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or The Sons of The American
Legion, or a descendant* of a member of any thereof. Applicants must be unmarried, a resident of Missouri,
under the age of 21, and must use the scholarship as a full-time student in an accredited college or university.
Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship – Two $500.00 awards are given annually to a student planning on
obtaining a degree in education, in honor of this Past National Executive Committeeman from Missouri. To be
eligible, individuals must: (1) be a descendant* of a veteran who served 90 or more days of active duty in the
armed forces and having an honorable discharge; (2) be a Missouri resident; (3) use the award as a full-time
student at an accredited college or university; (4) provide a copy of the discharge certificate for the veteran on
whose the application is made; and (5) submit an essay of 500 words or less on the subject: “In your opinion,
what was the most significant world event of 2013/2014?”
2|Page
Updated 11-11-2014
American Legion Scholarships-continued:
Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship – One $500 award will be awarded, annually. (1) Each school in
the State of Missouri many nominate ONE student to be considered for the award. (2) The nominee will be
selected on athletic, scholastic and leadership abilities. The nominee should be deeply involved in community
and school activities. (3) Must use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
Direct all questions concerning scholarships to:
Mr. John Buckwalter, Chairman
Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Complete applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2015 to:
The American legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2014
Final Deadline: February 2, 2015
Minimum criteria to apply:
 Incoming freshman admitted as degree-seeking student to University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
 3.60 high school GPA
 ACT composite of 24 (1090SAT-CR+M score)
Application available at www.arkansasalumni.org/FRscholarships
John T Belcher Scholarship
Application Date: October 15, 2014 – December 15, 2014
Each year the MSBA future Builders Foundation awards seventeen scholarships to Missouri high school
seniors. One scholarship winner is selected from each of the seventeen MSBA –designated regions of the state.
Those seventeen winners then compete for one larger scholarship. The sixteen regional winners are awarded
$750 scholarships and the statewide winner is awarded $1750.
The application deadline for the scholarship is December 15, 2014. Applicants are judged on the basis of
academic performance, extracurricular activities, and the quality of an essay reviewing the Governance,
Leadership and Accountability section of the Vision for Missouri Public Education report. Visit
www.msbafuturebuilders.org for more information.
Burger King-McLamore Foundation
Deadline: December 15, 2014
Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale to be eligible
Apply at www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
3|Page
Updated 11-11-2014
Central Methodist University
Will be hosting their first semi-annual Eagle Select Scholarship Competition on Thursday, November 20th
At 10:00 a.m. at their Fayette campus. High school seniors who meet the academic requirements of a 23 Act
and a 3.0 cumulative GPA are invited to attend. This selective scholarship competition gives students the
opportunity to compete for scholarships that range up to full tuition, renewable for four years. Students must
have submitted a complete application for admission prior to attending.
Students must preregister at www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/select/php
Earl Collins Foundations
Missouri-Arkansas District, Kiwanis International
Deadline: November 30, 2014
 Eligibility standards based on:
 Scholastic Achievement-Score of 23 or higher on ACT
 Volunteerism
 Honors
 Educational Objective
 Letters of Recommendation
 Financial Need
 Key Club Membership
Application available in the counselors’ office
Epsilon Sigman Alpha Foundation
Multiple scholarships available, for more information and a list of scholarships visit:
www.espilonsigmaalpha.org
John F Kennedy 2015 Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline: January 5, 2015
Awards: First-place winner receives a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 to grow in a John Hancock Freedom 529
college Savings Plan.
Eligibility: United States high school student in grades nine through twelve attending public, private parochial,
or home schools are eligible.
For more information and to register, visit the Profile in Courage Essay contest at www.jfklibrary.org
4|Page
Updated 11-11-2014
Mediacom Communications
For the 2014-2015 school year, Mediacom Communications is again offering 60 $1,000 non-renewable
scholarships through its World Class Scholarship Program to senior high school students in areas of the 21
states where it provides services for cable, internet and telephone.
While it is not required that the student be a Mediacom customer, applicants must live in the areas serviced by
Mediacom. A list of all towns served is included on the application, which is available on the web at
www.mediacomworldclass.com
All completed scholarship applications must include an essay on leadership, the applicant’s school transcript
and 2 filled out recommendation forms. The deadline for applicants is February 16, 2015. For more
information about the Mediacom Communications World Class Scholarship Program can be obtained by
sending an email to scholarship@mediacomcc.com
Completed applications should be sent to:
World Class Scholarship Program
3737 Westown Pkwy, Suite A
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Megan Meier Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: November 7, 2014
The Megan Meier Foundation is currently seeking high school seniors that have made a positive impact in
regards to the issues surrounding bullying and cyber bullying in their own school environment and community.
Qualifications:
o Currently enrolled as a full time senior student
o Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher
o Written recommendation from a member of the faculty or staff
For more information visit http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/megan-meier-memorial-scholarship.html
Midwest Technical Institute
MRW/MTI Scholarship Programs
For more information visit: www.midwesttech.edu or contact:
McCall Bradshaw
417-227-4950 ext. 1602
mbradshaw@midwesttech.edu
Hannah Karnes
417-227-4950 ext. 1651
hkarnes@midwesttech.edu
Missouri Southern State University
Presidential Scholarship $1,700
Excellence Scholarship $1,300
A+ Scholarship $1,000
The Evans Scholarship $6,000
The Evans Fellowship $11,600
The Honors Scholarship $3,500
For more information visit: http://www.mssu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/scholarships.php
5|Page
Updated 11-11-2014
Missouri State University Freshman Scholarships
Scholarship information and applications available at:
http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/scholarships/Freshman.htm
Missouri University of Science and Technology
For additional information and scholarships please see your counselor or visit www.scholarships.mst.edu
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Award
Deadline: December 18th
Graduating high school seniors who operate their own small business are eligible to receive the award.
For more information and to apply online visit: www.NFIB.com/YEA
Ozark Scandinavian Society of Springfield Missouri
2014-2015 Scholarship Award Program
$500 Award
Deadline: March 31, 2015
Essay: “Scandinavian influence in my life or in Southwest Missouri”
500 words or less to be submitted to OSSSM at:
www.ozarkscandinaviansociety@gmail.com
OR
Ozark Scandinavian Society of Springfield Missouri
C/o Ron Dirickson
PO Box 6321
Springfield, MO 65801
Show-Me Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
Chapter Scholarships
The Show-Me Chapter offers a $2000 scholarship for a high school senior, or undergraduate, planning to major
in conservation or a natural resources-related field. This is an essay contest. Information can be found at
http://www.moswcs.org/scholarship/. Applications must be postmarked by December 1st (Monday after
Thanksgiving).
Conservation Foundation of Missouri Scholarship
CFMO offers 5 - $1000 scholarships to high school seniors or undergraduates in different natural resources
areas. Preference will be given to those demonstrating financial need. Applications must be submitted by
December 31. Information can be found at on the same website, at http://www.moswcs.org/scholarship/.
(And please pardon our transition to this new website. Previously we were located at
http://www.swcs.missouri.edu
Kim Worth - Show-Me SWCS Scholarship Chair
7005 SE Ketchem Rd
Cameron, MO 64429
kim.worth@mo.usda.gov
6|Page
Updated 11-11-2014
Southeast Missouri State University
For more information visit: www.semo.edu
Springfield Elks Lodge No 409’s Teenager of the Semester
Recognizing outstanding young men and women for their achievements in school and community service.
Springfield Elks Lodge would like to honor two high school seniors, each semester (one female and one male)
as “Teenager of the Semester”. Winners will be presented with a certificate and scholarship at their Youth
Activities Banquet in May 2015 and the opportunity to be selected as “Teenager of the Year”. Student must be
present to receive the award.
Deadlines:
1st semester: December 21, 2014
2nd semester: March 22, 2015
Applications are available in the counselors’ office.
Springfield Elks Lodge #409 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest
Deadline: December 5, 2014 by 5:00pm
 To obtain an application visit: www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
 Click on the 2015 MVS application line
 Enter your email address to register
 Fill out your contact information and submit
 Your unique cover page will be generated, along with the remaining pages of the application
 Save the PDF of the application to your computer
 When complete, print the application and submit to:
Springfield Elks Lodge #409
2223 E Bennett
Springfield, MO 65804
University of Missouri (Mizzou)
For more information visit: http://admissions.missouri.edu/
Soroptimist Club of Springfield-Violet Richardson Award
Applications must be postmarked on or before December 1, 2014
The Violet Richardson Award is presented each year to a girl within the age range of 14 thru 17 who has
demonstrated leadership and initiative in identifying a problem in her community or the world and has worked
hard to address the problem.
The young woman who receives the Violet Richardson Award is honored at a Soroptimist Dinner Meeting and
is presented a check for $250 to her charity (the organization that she is identified with) as well as a $250 check
for herself.
Applications are available in the counselors’ office.
7|Page
Updated 11-11-2014
Additional Scholarship information:
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarshipguidance.com
www.fastweb.com
www.fastaid.com
www.scholarships.com
www.collegesholarships.com
www.freschinfo.com
www.gocollege.com
www.collegeanswer.com
www.college-scholarships.com
www.scholarships4college.com
www.salliemae.com
www.scholarshiphelp.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.collegeview.com
www.edupass.org
www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
www.schoolsoup.com
www.collegefunds.net
www.collegenet.com
**Beware of Scholarship Scams
The Federal Trade Commission offers the following signs that a scholarship
is not legitimate.







“The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”
“You can’t get this information anywhere else.”
“May I have your credit card or bank account number to hold this
scholarship?”
“We’ll do all the work.”
“The scholarship will cost you some money.”
“You’ve been selected by a national foundation to receive a
scholarship,” or “You’re a finalist” in a contest you never entered.
For more information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/misused/sscams.html
**************
8|Page