Scholarships
Updated 02-03-2015 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Deadline: June 15, 2015 Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with their scholarship program for the 8th year. They will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s). For more information and application visit http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm 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 1|Page Updated 02-03-2015 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 02-03-2015 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 Battlefield Mall/Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) Two awards available Deadline: February 25, 2015 A one-time award of up to $1,500 will be given to one high school senior that lives within 50 miles of the Battlefield Mall. The student must plan to attend an accredited university, two- or four-year college, or technical or vocational school. Additionally, an Award of Excellence (a $2,500 renewable scholarship) will be given to the top candidate from the central region. All community scholarship applicants will be considered for the Award of Excellence, and only a single application needs to be completed. Application online at www.syf.org 3|Page Updated 02-03-2015 BKFK Education Teens can win a scholarship & make a difference Who better than teens to come up with a way to convince other teens not to drive distracted? Students who are at least 13 years old and not older than 18 at the time of entry can win by creating a PSA, persuading other teens to drive smart and not use wireless devices behind the wheel. Students can enter their PSAs in the Wireless Foundation Drive Smart Challenge for a chance to win amazing prizes, including a $5,000 scholarship! The Drive Smart: No Distractions, No Excuses program includes everything teachers, parents, and teens need to: learn about the problem of distracted driving and wireless device use behind the wheel come up with a powerful PSA designed to make a real difference Enter Today at http://response.mchdatamail.com/t?ctl=ED54:8304D403FC3658A101F6535AEB1C4E58998DABCD963DDA 19& Bees Alive Club Scholarship The Bees Alive Club is a community organization devoted to promoting good bee keeping practices and encouraging new beekeepers in their endeavors. We are primarily an educational club with a focus on helping members learn the best practices in the field of beekeeping. We are excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for any student who is interested in learning more about beekeeping. We will be awarding the following to 2 interested students, age 15 to 18, in the southwest Missouri area: A complete hive set up A hive of bees A hive tool kit A book, First Lessons in Beekeeping A mentor from the club This is the perfect opportunity for anyone with a science, nature, or agriculture interest to gain hands-on experience in beekeeping. The applicant would be required to do the following: Write a 500 word essay explaining the applicant’s interest in beekeeping and how this scholarship would help his or her future goals. A short biography should be submitted with the essay, to include name, parents’ names, address, phone number, email address, and other hobbies, activities, and interests Depending on the number of applicants, he or she may need to appear before a selection committee. The applicant will need to attend at least 3 of the 4 beginning bee classes that will be held at Nixa Hardware each Friday evening in March. These classes are free. The applicant will ensure that the location they plan on keeping the bees does not have any codes or ordinances prohibiting bees or beekeeping. 4|Page Updated 02-03-2015 Bees Alive Continued: If the applicant is awarded the scholarship, he or she must be willing to: Attend the April, 2015 monthly meeting to accept the scholarship and regularly attend club meetings thereafter. Sign a waiver acknowledging the risks of beekeeping. Work with a mentor from the club, which involves contacting him or her with questions and progress checks monthly. Give a presentation to the club after a couple of months to update members on how the bees are progressing. The awardee should understand that the bee equipment is theirs to keep, but if the awardee does not follow through on maintaining contact with the mentor or making his or her presentation, they will forfeit the bees. The Bees Alive Club wants to encourage younger people to take up this exciting and rewarding hobby that can lead to a profitable career. We ask your help in disseminating this information as widely as possible. The deadline for applications is February 20, 2015. The application may be sent via postal mail, in care of the Secretary at the address on the letterhead, or via email to [email protected] If you or any of your interested students have any questions, please email them to the club’s email address. Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Deadline: February 27, 2015 Eligibility: High school seniors and current undergraduates Plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2015-2016 Plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry For more information or to apply visit www.buickachievers.com Educational Community Credit Union2015 CU Succeed Scholarship Application Amount: $1,000 (two available) Deadline: February 27, 2015 Requirements: Graduating high school senior with an ECCU account in his/her name. If you are not a member you may open an account and become eligible to apply. Applications are available in the counselor’s office Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Multiple scholarships available, for more information and a list of scholarships visit: www.espilonsigmaalpha.org 5|Page Updated 02-03-2015 FOCUS Scholarship The FOCUS Foundation is the 501c3 component of FOCUS, Inc. Focus, Inc. is a social and philanthropic organization of gay and lesbian professionals in southwest Missouri. Founded in 2002 The FOCUS Foundation Scholarship Grant has been awarded to over 30 students across SWMO. Annually, between $3500 and $5000 is awarded. To date, the scholarship grant committee has given nearly $43,000. This year The FOCUS Foundation will again award scholarship grants that can total between $500 and $2000 to individuals who represent the ideals of the foundation. The grant will be paid to the post-secondary institution where the recipient is currently enrolled. It will be applied towards tuition, fees, supplies, or university housing expenses. The grant is valid for only the year it is awarded. The grant cannot be used for a student’s previous bill at the post-secondary institution. Selection is based on a broad criteria emphasizing potential for success, community involvement and activism as well as financial need. For more information and application process visit: www.focus-inc.org Information is posted under the Focus Foundation tab. Hawthorn Bank Amount: $1,000.00 Deadline: March 31, 2015 Requirements: Current high school senior 3.0 GPA or higher Plan to pursue a higher education degree in business or finance *Application available in the counselors’ office Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors Deadline: March 2, 2015 The Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors awards up to four annual scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each ($500 per semester) to up to four full-time students. Both men and women, attending a vocational/technical school, and pursuing a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair, are eligible to apply. Requirements: Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 hour minimum per semester) Must be enrolled for the fall semester for the year in which the scholarship is awarded Must be pursuing an associate of applied science degree or certificate in either Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 high school cumulative GPA, or a GED minimum score of 260 *Applications available in the counselors’ office 6|Page Updated 02-03-2015 Lindenwood University-Black and White Ball Scholarship Deadline: March 2, 2015 Amount: Two full scholarships (including tuition, room/board) Required Criteria: Must meet University admission requirements with a minimum 20 ACT cumulative score and 2.5 cumulative high school GPA. Demonstrate academic success and leadership potential For more information and application please see stop by the Counselors’ Office Lindenwood University-Jackie Joyner-Kersee Scholarship Deadline: March 2, 2015 Amount: Two full scholarships (including tuition, room/board) Required Criteria: Must meet University admission requirements with a minimum 20 ACT cumulative score and 2.5 cumulative high school GPA. Demonstrate academic success and leadership potential For more information and application please see stop by the Counselors’ Office 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 [email protected] Completed applications should be sent to: World Class Scholarship Program 3737 Westown Pkwy, Suite A West Des Moines, IA 50266 7|Page Updated 02-03-2015 MFA Foundation Scholarship Deadline: March 16, 2015 Amount: $2,000 Winner will be based on following criteria: The applicant’s interest in furthering his/her education by engaging in studies relating to agriculture or other fields of study that benefit rural life. Participation and leadership in school, church and community activities Reputation for good citizenship and good moral character Financial need, sources of income and willingness to work Satisfactory academic progress Applications are available in the counselors’ office. Completed applications are to be returned to the counseling department by March 16, 2015. Midwest Technical Institute MRW/MTI Scholarship Programs For more information visit: www.midwesttech.edu or contact: McCall Bradshaw 417-227-4950 ext. 1602 [email protected] Hannah Karnes 417-227-4950 ext. 1651 [email protected] 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 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 8|Page Updated 02-03-2015 Mizzou Alumni Association Alumni Scholars Application Guide For Incoming Students The Alumni Scholars Program cultivates alumni leaders for the future by recognizing their outstanding academic achievement and community contributions, as well as their potential for success at MU. Scholarship awards are for students enrolling at the University of Missouri in Columbia and are merit based. For the current academic year, the Mizzou Alumni Association and its affiliated alumni chapters and organizations awarded more than $500,000 to students, ranging in amounts from $500 to $5,000. Applications must be completed online at http://www.mizzou.com/scholarship2015 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2015 QUALIFICATIONS: Students applying to the alumni scholarship program must: • Be an incoming freshman or transfer student who has been accepted to the University of Missouri. • Rank in the upper 20% of your high school graduating class OR have an ACT score of 26 or higher. • Remain enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. Please note: For renewable awards, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 and full-time enrollment status during their time at MU to continue receiving their scholarship payments. For more information contact Anne Case-Halferty at (800) 372-6822 or [email protected] 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: [email protected] OR Ozark Scandinavian Society of Springfield Missouri C/o Ron Dirickson PO Box 6321 Springfield, MO 65801 The Ronald Reagan memorial Scholarship (RRMS) Amount: $1,000 Deadline: March 4, 2015 Eligibility: Must be a 2015 graduating senior attending an institution of higher learning Reside within Webster County Applications are available in the Counselors’ office Southeast Missouri State University For more information visit: www.semo.edu 9|Page Updated 02-03-2015 Springfield Area Legal Support Professionals Amount: $400 Deadline: February 28, 2015 Eligibility: Must be a high school senior enrolled in a school of advanced education Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Rank in the top 25% of graduating class Be in need of financial assistance *Applications are available in the counselors’ office 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. State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Deadline: March 2, 2015 "The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship does not require a high GPA, but rather focuses on students who are leaders and volunteers in their communities and demonstrate financial need." Applicants must meet the following criteria: * Be a 2015 graduating high school senior. * High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA between a 2.5 and 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. * Plan to enroll full-time for the 2015-16 academic year at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or vocational-technical school." * Must be a U.S. citizen https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/ 10 | P a g e Updated 02-03-2015 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. 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