Scholarship:
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Application:
Complete online at www.gmsp.org
Due Date:
January 11, 2012
Requirements:

Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian pacific
Islander American or Hispanic American.

A citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States

Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3

Will enroll for the first time at a US located accredited college or university
in the fall of 2012

Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community
service, extracurricular or other activities.

Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
Scholarship:
Letters About Literature Contest
Application:
See below
Due Date:
January 6, 2012
The guidelines for the 2012 annual Letters About Literature contest are now available
from the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Letters About Literature is an
essay contest which allows school students grades 4-12 to write a letter to their favorite
author about how his or her work affected their lives. Missouri has participated in this
contest since 1995 and has had terrific levels of participation from across the state.
An awards ceremony is held for the statewide winners every spring at the State
Information Center in Jefferson City, sponsored by the Missouri Center for the Book.
Please share this information with English and literature teachers and school
librarians for grades 4-12. Access the guidelines, or find out more about the
Missouri Center for the Book today.
Requirements:
Scholarship:
Regency Beauty Institute $5,000 Scholarship Competition
Application:
In Guidance or at scholarship@regencybeauty.com
Due Date:
April 20, 2011
Requirements:
Videos or photos of complete makeover transformation on yourself or
Someone you know.
Scholarship:
Juniors, Juniors, Juniors – KMOX/SEMO Student of Achievement Program
Application:
Each high school is allowed to nominate one student for this $3,000
Scholarship which recognizes the achievements in school and community activities
Thirty SEMO $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to St. Louis area Juniors.
Scholarship:
Greater St. Louis Mothers of Twins Club, Inc.
Application:
In Guidance
Due Date:
February 15, 2012
Requirements:
An official transcript, two letters of recommendations from individuals
not related to applicant, completed application, copies of birth
certificates or other documents showing applicant is a multiple birth
child, and an essay of no more than 300 words on “Advice I Would
Give to Parents Raising Multiple Birth Children’.
Scholarship:
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Application:
At www.coca-colascholars.org Click Apply On-Line, then Four Year or
call 1-800-306-2653
Due Date:
See application
Requirements:
See application. $3 million in scholarship awards to seniors demonstrating
Leadership, Commitment to community and Academic achievement.
Scholarship:
Epsilon sigma Alpha Foundation
Application:
http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/esa-foundation/scholarships?page=4
and choose Missouri or other scholarships. Contact Sally Yates, Missouri
State Counselor, 314.843.5580 or s2yates@yahoo.com
Due Date:
February 1, 2012
Requirements:
Students may apply for up to three scholarships
Scholarship:
MSCPA – Missouri Society of CPAs Educational Foundation sponsored
LEAP scholarships, $500
Application:
At http://www.leap-forward.com/scholarships.html
Due Date:
February 29, 2011
Requirements:
Must be an MSCPA high school member (Join here; membership is free
High achieving students who plan to pursue a career as a CPA
Scholarship:
Northern Illinois University Out-of-State Huskie Scholarship
Application:
scholarships@niu.edu or 815.753.4829 for questions
www.application.niu.edu for the application
Due Date:
See application
Requirements:
This $9,200 scholarship is renewable and will be awarded to
Academically qualified students who exhibit strong academic
Performance and potential.
Scholarship:
American Mensa Scholarship ($600)
Application:
http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
Due Date:
January 15th, 2012
Requirements:
College major must be in the mental health field, including but not limited to
Psychology, counseling, social work and psychiatric nursing. Submit an
Essay stating why you are pursuing a career in the field of mental health and
How you plan to help others. Essay must be typed, double spaced, between
250 and 500 words. GPA of 3.0 or higher
Scholarship:
University of Missouri – St. Louis Enterprise Opportunity
Driver Scholarship
Application:
www.umsl.edu/enterprisescholarship
Due Date:
February 1, 2012
Requirements:
This $5,000 scholarship is for students pursuing degrees in
Business. The program provides peer mentoring, networking
Opportunities, and possible internships with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Scholarship:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program
Application:
www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship
Due Date:
January 13, 2012
Requirements:
$1,000 - $3,000 scholarships for seniors who have MS or who have
a parent with MS
Scholarship:
1st Financial Federal Credit Union Horizon Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship
Application:
In Guidance
Due Date:
April 4, 2011
Requirements:
Must be a member of 1st Financial Federal Credit Union
in good standing for 6 months.
Scholarship:
Tenth Annual National CO-OP Scholarship Program
155 scholarships given nationwide.
Application:
www.co-op.edu questions to Danielle Perry at
Danielle_perry@uml.edu
Due Date:
February 15, 2012
Requirements:
You must have been accepted by one of the
WACE Partner Institutions which accept this
Scholarship; Drexel University,
Johnson & Wales University, Wentworth Institution
Of Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo
Scholarship:
St. Louis Notre Dame Club Scholarship Program
Application:
questions to stldomer@alumni.nd.edu or
314.259.2215
Due Date:
April 2, 2012
Requirements:
Application to Notre Dame by application deadline.
Application, a letter of recommendation, a personal letter
Stating why you wish to attend Notre Dame, transcript,
Financial Need.
Scholarship:
Burger King Scholars
Varying amounts on Scholarships
Application:
At http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html
Due Date:
January 10, 2012
Requirements:
Be and employee or child of a Burger King employee. Must have a 2.0 GP
And pursuing a traditional post-secondary education.
Scholarship:
Missouri Gaming Association Project 21 Scholarship
Two $1,000 Scholarship
Application:
www.missouricasinos.org
Due Date:
March 9, 2012
Requirements:
The goal is to promote awareness among youth that it is not
Permissible in Missouri for persons under the age of 21 to gamble.
Student essay, poster or video aimed at educating their peers
About the illegality and dangers of underage gambling required.
Scholarship:
KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Up to $20,000
Application:
www.kfcscholars.org also 1-866-KFC07240
Due Date:
February 8, 2012
Requirements:
Minimum GPA of 2.75 and demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship:
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program
(40 lucky seniors will win $1,000) through a drawing0
Application:
www.usbank.com/scholarship or questions to 800.242.1200
Due Date:
March 2012
Requirements:
Apply online. Winners selected through random drawing.
Scholarship:
St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship Program
(3 scholarships, $1,000 each)
Application:
www.stjohnsbank.com questions to 636.939.3495
Due Date:
March 1, 2012
Requirements:
Must plan to major in banking, finance, or business and attend a
Four year college in Missouri, Illinois or Kansas.
Scholarship:
St. Charles Community College Student Film Festival
Application:
dosburn@stchas.edu
Or 636.922.8564
Due Date:
Before 5 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2011
Requirements:
High School filmmakers are eligible for this competition and its scholarship funds
Music Video, Comedy Shorts, Experimental/Animation, Documentary or
Drama Shorts welcome. Must have submission form from guidance and
3 DVD copies. Films may only be entered in once category and must be
Produced after March 26, 2011 to be eligible.
Scholarship:
Buena Vista University, Iowa
Application:
Seniors who plan to attend Buena Vista University next fall and
Visit the campus by February 15, 2012 have the opportunity to
receive an additional $1,000 to $3,000 award per year for each of
your four years at BVU.
Due Date:
Requirements:
Must apply for admission (application fee waived), 2.75 GPA, Complete
an essay during your campus visit (30 minutes) Interview with an
admissions counselor during visit. Questions to 800.383.9600
Scholarship:
UMSL University Bound Scholarship Opportunity –Advanced Credit Program
Application:
www.umsl.edu/acp or call 314.516.7005
Due Date:
February 1, 2012
Requirements:
Twelve $3,000 per year renewable scholarships for students who have taken
At least one dual credit course through the Advanced Credit Program and
Plan to attend UM-St. Louis.
Scholarship:
Lindenwood A++ Scholarship Program
Application:
In Guidance
Due Date:
Requirements:
ACT composite scores as follows:
30-36: $14,200 Grant and Scholarship and $2,400 work and learn
27-29: $6,000 Grant and Scholarship and $2,400 work and learn
25-27: $5,000 Grant and Scholarship and $2,400 work and learn
21-24: $3,000 Grant and Scholarship and $2,400 work and learn
Scholarship:
Missouri Community Service Commission
Application:
See below
Due Date:
February 3, 2012
Requirements:
Eight scholarships totaling $8,000 are available to 9-12 grade student-volunteers through the 2011-2012 High School StudentService Awards initiative. This initiative is co-sponsored by the Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Eas
Optimist Districts. Please go to www.movolunteers.org home page to find the student-volunteer nomination package, a file w
expected questions, and a contact information file for local Optimist Area Coordinators. Program contact person is Commissio
(homeport1@charter.net; Phone: 573-207-0044).
Scholarship:
United States JCI Senate Foundation Awards
Application:
http://www.mojcisenate.org/scholarships.html
Due Date:
January 3, 2012
Requirements:
The United States JCI Senate Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors
planning to continue their education. The Missouri JCI Senate will pick 2 nominees to
represent Missouri for the US JCI Senate scholarships. The Missouri JCI Senate will
present these 2 winners each a $250 scholarship.
Questions to Dewayne Cartee #62218 scholarships@mojcisenate.org
Scholarship:
Optimist International Essay Contest ($2,500 college scholarship to the district winner)
Application:
Due Date:
February 15, 2012
Requirements:
Must be under the age of 18 as of December 31, 2011.
A 700-800- word essay on ‘How My Positive Outlook Benefits my Community”
Strict adherence to the Contest rules. Questions to Cyndy Schwab at
636.544.0102 or cyndyschwab@yahoo.com
Scholarship:
St. Louis Area Hugh White and Lewis Lynch Tuskegee Airmen Chapters Scholarship
($1,500)
Application:
Due Date:
January 14, 2012
Requirements:
Scholarship mainly based on academic performance, financial need, essay, and
letters of recommendation. It is not based on race and do not require the winner
to attend any specific school. Questions to Ylandea Wood at 618.622.3025 or
yolandea.wood@gmail.com
Scholarship:
James l. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program
(Awards covering College Tuition, Books and Supplies)
Application:
www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/westlake
Due Date:
February 1, 2012
Requirements:
2.5 GPA or higher, family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less,
Planning to attend afour-year college or university.
Scholarship:
Building Balanced Men, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at
Missouri S & T (three one-time scholarships in the amounts
Of $1,000, $1,000, $3,000 at Missouri S & T
Application:
In Guidance questions to Daniel Fling, 414.601.4267
Or dfrq7@mail.mst.edu
Due Date:
May 1, 2012
Requirements:
Must attend Missouri S & T in 2012-2013 school year and submit
Application by May 1, 2012. Applicants have no obligation to join
Or affiliate with SigEp to be eligible for the scholarship.
Application:
None. Contact Katie Kircher at Lindenwood at 636.949.4781 or
kkircher@lindenwood.edu
Due Date:
Requirements:
First, second or third place winner in any event of the Missouri
Regional Science Olympiad
Scholarship:
Application:
Mizzou Alumni Association
Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $5,000. Students do not have to be related to an MU g
to qualify. Details about the Alumni Scholars Program are available online at www.mizzou.com
applications are accepted only online and transcripts can be faxed to (573) 882-5145 or sent dir
Ashley Moore at 123 Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia, MO 65211. Please click here for an
guide. With questions, contact Ashley Moore in the Alumni Office at (800) 372-6822 or email
Due Date:
Requirements:
February 1, 2012
Next Spring, the Mizzou Alumni Association, together with its affiliated alumni chaptersand or
provide an estimated $170,000 in scholarships for students whowill attend the University of Mi
in the fall of 2012. Minimum qualifications for the Alumni Scholars Program are:
1. 26 or higher on the ACT, OR
2. Rank in the top 20% of their high school graduating class.
Scholarship:
Electro Savings Credit Union Edward G. Halliburton Scholarship
(Three $1,000 college scholarships)
Application:
See guidance
Due Date:
February 29, 2012
Requirements:
Applicant or parent/legal guardian must be a member of Electro Savings Credit Union
And live in the St. Louis Metro area. Must be planning to attend an accredited four-year
College.
Scholarship:
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity Building Better Men Scholarship
Missouri University of Science and Technology. (Two scholarships of $500.00 each)
Application:
dawd5@mst.edu or 816.898.9988
Due Date:
April 1, 2012
Requirements
See application
Scholarship:
SHRCSA Educator’s Scholarship in conjunction with Cooperating School Districts
And Missouri Regional Education Applicant Placement Program
One scholarship of $1,000
Application:
Questions to David Besgrove at 314.213.8065
Due Date:
January 13, 2012
Requirements:
Scholarship must be used in the pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
See application for details of requirements
Scholarship:
The National Academy of Engineering’s EngineerGirl! ($1,000)
Application:
At www.chartertv.com
Due Date:
March 30, 2012
Requirements:
Missouri resident senior planning to major in a field with relevance to Charter,
i.e. accounting, business admin., business management, communications,
computer technology, engineering, marketing or related field
Scholarship:
Application:
Due Date:
Requirements:
The Missouri Society of CPAs (MSCPA) Educational Foundation Scholarships High scho
eligible to receive $500
Online applications will be accepted from October 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012. To link
eligibility, rules, and the application just click here. This information will also be sent to the stud
him/her becoming an MSCPA member.
Questions? Please contact Lou Simpson by email at lsimpson@mocpa.org or 314-392-5825 o
7966
The 2011-2012 winners will be announced in May, 2012, and recognized at an awards gala in
High school students are eligible to receive $500 and must• be an MSCPA high school student
member (membership is free) Join Here;
• be a Missouri Resident (or child of MSCPA member);
• be a high school senior during the 2011-2012 school year;
• enroll in at least 12 college course hours at a college/university
in Missouri, after high school graduation;
• declare accounting degree or its equivalent.
High school winners are selected based on a point system rating their GPA, ACT or SAT, leade
(honors, awards and activities), educator recommendation, and the student's answer to one essay
Scholarship:
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
$10,000 for Scout of the Year and $2,500 for 3 runners-up.
Application:
Check with guidance
Due Date:
Requirements:
Be an Eagle Scout and a member of his religious institution and
Received the Boy Scout religious emblem. Must be a registered, active
Member of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew
Chartered to an American Legion Post or Auxiliary Unit or Sons of the
American Legion squadron and/or the son or grandson of a Legionnaire
Or Auxiliary member.
Scholarship:
National Defense Transportation Association Scholastic Awards
(two scholarships of $3,500 and four of $2,000 for students enrolled in
College for the fall of 2012 and two scholarships of $1,500 to students
Enrolled in a two-year associate degree or trade certification program.
Application:
Check with guidance
Due Date:
March 1, 2012
Requirements:
Priority given to students pursuing a degree in Business, Transportation,
Logistics, and Physical Distribution. See application for details
Scholarship:
SIU Alumni Association St. Louis Area High School Scholarship
Application:
At http://www.siualumni.com/scholarships or www.siualumni.com/stlsalukis
questions to Zachary Sapienza at 618.453.2408 or zsapienza@siu.edu
Due Date:
must arrive in the SIU Alumni Association Office (not postmarked or
faxed prior to the deadline of 4:30 p.m., March 2, 2012
Requirements:
See application.
Scholarship:
Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling (MOACAC)
Two $500 scholarships.
Application:
Check with guidance
Due Date:
February 24, 2012
Requirements:
See application for GPA, class rank, ACT score, etc. Submit a typewritten,
double spaced, two-page essay telling about an obstacle you have
overcome and how this has motivated you to achieve your personal goals.
Scholarship:
Saint Louis University Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
$3,000 renewable
Application:
http://www.slu.edu/admissions/mlk/
Due Date:
January 15, 2012
Requirements:
Students committed to the promotion of diversity in society and demonstrates
leadership in the classroom, on campus and in the greater community
above average ACT/SAT scores, cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Scholarship: