The Following Scholarships are Available to C-1 Students: ** Amounts may vary year to year **It is the student's responsibility to pick up or download the scholarship application and complete the forms as instructed. There will be directions on the application as to what to do with the completed application. Some applications are available in the counseling office from Mrs. Bentley or Mrs. Mercer. New entries and changes to scholarships are highlighted in red. Scholarship Description Amount A Access Missouri Undergraduate student enrolled full time, an EFC of $12,000 or less Varies ACT Poster Concept Contest Design a poster that encourages other students to attend college and to take the ACT as their college entrance exam. http://www.actstudent.org/postercontest $5,000 AFA Scholarship AFA Scholarship Fact Sheet Essay, community service, etc. Must be filled out electronically and then printed off. $3,200 AFS Intercultural Program Scholarships Study abroad – many different areas. For more information visit www.afs.org/usa Varies Alice Madden Barton Cosmetology School Pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering. Varies All-USA High School Academic Team Scholarship Program USA TODAY honors outstanding COLLEGE students with the All-USA Academic Teams. For more information or to apply visit: www.allstars.usatoday.com $2,500 American Chemical Society Scholars Program Designed to encourage underrepresented minority students to enter the field of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors $2, 500 pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible to apply. For more information or to apply visit: http://chemistry.org/scholars American Legion Auxiliary Health Careers Scholarship Entering a health career; financial need. Local American Legion Auxiliary Past President Nursing career. Must be a member of a veteran's family. 3 letters of recommendation and a personal letter Parley Nurses Scholarship American Legion $400 $500 Scholarships available include: Lillie Lois Ford, M.D. Jack Murphy, Charles L. Bacon, Erman W. Taylor, Joseph J. $500-$1,000 Scholarships Frank, Shane Dean Voyles Applications available at http://www.missourilegion.org/default_016.htm Descendant of veteran with at least 90 days active service and an honorable discharge. Photocopy of discharge needed. AXA Achievement Demonstrated outstanding achievement in activities in school, community, or the work place. www.axaCommunity Scholarship achievement.com $2,000 AXA Achievement Scholarship Program $10,000-25,000 Well-rounded, determined to succeed and have achieved excellence outside the classroom - at a job, sport or extracurricular activity. To download an application www.axa-achievement.com B Marguerite Ross Barnett Need-based scholarship for students who are employed while attending a postsecondary school part-time. For more Memorial Scholarship information and to apply visit http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/rossbarnett.php Varies The Austin Beck Memorial Wrestling Scholarship Class rank, GPA, ACT, must be wrestler. Local scholarship $500 Beef Industry Scholarship Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or full-time undergraduate student enrolled at a two or four-year institution for the following school year. Students must be pursuing careers in the beef industry. Fields of study may include: education, communications, production, research or any other area involved with the beef industry. For more information or to apply visit http://www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org/ $1,500 John T. Belcher Memorial Scholarship (MO School Board Association) All seniors can apply, BUT each school may submit one nominee. 500 word essay. See counselor for information and questions. http://www.msbafuturebuilders.org/documents/Belcher_Fillable%20Information%20Form.pdf $750-$1,500 Charles B. Bell Conservation Scholarship Click here for information and to apply: http://confedmo.org/cfm2/index.php/programs-and-activities/scholarships $250-$600 Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program Solid grades, involved in volunteer community service or work experience http://www.bestbuycommunityrelations.com/scholarship.htm# $1,000 Beta Sigma Phi International Scholarship Member, or child or grandchild of a member http://www.betasigmaphi.org/admin/data/downloads/bsp_scholarships.pdf $1,000 BigSun Organization High school senior, will be attending a post-secondary institute and currently involved in a sport at an institution or in Scholarship for Athletes the community. http://www.bigsunathletics.com $500 Bour Memorial Scholarship up to $4,000 Academics, financial need, multiple recipients Breaking Traditions Non-Traditional Scholarship Students participating in a nontraditional program at any Missouri public community college or Linn State Technical College. Questionnaire and short essay. http://www.missouricareereducation.org/project/btaward/ Varies Brielpohl Family Scholarship Plan to go to University of Missouri-Columbia. Rank in top 10% of class and entering the field of engineering. No application is necessary. The counselor must be notified of intent and university acceptance. $5000 Buick Achievers Scholarship Enroll full-time study at a 4 year college or university, plan to major in one of the following: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Design. Are interested in a career in $2,000 the automotive or related industries. http://www.buickachievers.com Burger King Scholars Foundation Award 2.5 or higher GPA, Work 10 hrs per week, 40 weeks per year, Activities, Community Service, Financial need. https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/ $1,000 Helen L. and Ben C. Butler Scholarship Academics and financial need. Local scholarship $400 Based on academics only; 90th percentile on ACT, file a statement of registration status certifying that you are registered with the selective service or that, for a specific reason, you are not required to be registered. http://www2.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html $1,500/yr for 4 years Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship C C-1 Academic Partners (CAPS) Scholarship 3.0 GPA, financial need, 2 references Varies Careers in Agriculture Scholarship 2/4 yr agronomy or related crop production curriculum. Demonstrate leadership abilities & academic performance. Applications can be downloaded at http://www.winfield.com/News/ECMP2-0173060 $1,000 Cargill/UNCF Scholarships Minority student, be enrolled at a UNCF institution, or school specified by Cargill, at least a 3.0 GPA, financial need $5,000 Central MO District Secondary Principals' Principal is member of CMDSPA. Must be middle or secondary education major. One applicant per school. Association Scholarship $500-$1,000 Central Methodist University (CMU) Scholarships Varies Visit their website for more information on available scholarships and grants: http://www.centralmethodist.edu/finaid/scholarships.php The Chapel of Four Chaplains Annual Essay Seniors only. For essay topic and guidelines, visit the website http://www.fourchaplains.org/programs.html#yosp Contest $300 - $1,000 The Chapel of Four Chaplains Annual Project Lifesaver Scholarships $750 - $1,000 Seniors only. One project per school is permitted. 6 people and 1 faculty member per team. The team identifies a problem of need in their community of in the United States. Examples: alcohol/drug abuse, homelessness, disaster relief. For more information go to http://www.fourchaplains.org/programs.html#yosp The Chapel of Four Chaplains National Art Contest Seniors only. Any form of flat art, except photography, is eligible. Artwork must reflect the theme "Making the World a Better Place Through Service and Sacrifice". For more information go to $500 - $1,000 http://www.fourchaplains.org/programs.html#yosp Christian Colleges Scholarship Drawing Log onto www.christianconnector.com to be automatically entered in the scholarship drawing $2,500 Diane Christodoulou Memorial Scholarship Any Missouri LD student who will be graduating in the spring and can meet college entrance requirements is eligible http://www.ldastl.org $500 CHS Foundation High School Scholarship Program Pursue an agricultural-related degree from a two or four year college http://www.chsfoundation.org/scholarshipprog.html $1,000 The Class of 1977 Memorial Scholarship 2.5 GPA or above, list of activities $500 Class of 1978 Memorial 2.5 GPA or above, must graduate from Lafayette Co. C-1 Scholarship $500 CME Pork Industry Scholarship Program Pursue a career in the pork industry, enter a two-year swine program or four-year college of agriculture, letter, essay, references http://www.nppc.org/programs/scholarships/ $2,500 Jack Coats Memorial Scholarship Academic, citizenship and past service to community. Local scholarship. $500 Coca-Cola Two Year College Program GPA of 2.5 or higher, complete 100 hours of community service, will is or will enrolled in 2 or 4 year college https://www.coca-colascholars.org/ $1,000 CollegeSTEPS Program One hundred high school seniors will be randomly selected to receive a tuition prize. Monthly drawings October Scholarship May. Sign up at www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps Sweepstakes Conclave Radio-Music Industry Scholarship Must submit voice tape and application for radio scholarship. Must submit essay for music industry scholarship. Broadcasting field; music or music business. Valid at three schools. http://www.radioscholarships.com/form.php $1,000 $17,000 The Conservation Foundation of Missouri Assist students in five areas of natural resource management: fisheries, forestry, wildlife, parks and recreation and soil $1,000 Ed Stegner Natural and water conservation. Plan to enroll in Missouri college or university, financial need Resource Scholarships Cooperative Education Scholarship Program GPA 3.0 or better, one page resume, one page essay, must be accepted and plan to enroll for the academic year at one of the following National Commission Member Colleges. www.co-op.edu or contact College of the Ozarks. $2,500 Corder Lions Club Scholarship 3.0 GPA, Corder resident. Local scholarship $400 Corder VFW Financial need, academic. Local scholarship $500 Scholarship Council for America's First Freedom Student Competition 9-12 grade, Essay on religious freedom, its history, current importance and relevance in their lives. http://www.firstfreedom.org/education/students.html $750-$3,000 Country Mart Scholarship Promotion See counselor for information or visit www.mycountrymart.com $250-$1,000 Crossties Cowboy Church Equine Scholarship Show evidence of participating in Equine related activities while attending college or university Varies D Daedalian Scholarship for Potential Military Pilots Senior. Accepted to accredited college or university, demonstrated desire and potential to become a military pilot. http://apollo.daedalians.org/flights/4/scholarships/application $500 Must be a farmer, rancher or be the wife, daughter or other close relative of a farmer, rancher, or other person Daughters of American employed in agriculture, must be an economic or financial need, knowledge of or work experience in agriculture Agriculture Scholarship http://www.americanagriwomen.org/daughters-american-agriculture $500 David R. Davis Memorial Scholarship Agriculture student, C+ GPA, Financial need. Must be entering Ag-related field. $100 + DEKALB Ag Youth Scholarship Pursuing agricultural-related degrees and demonstrate strong leadership skills and community involvement. FFA membership is not required to be eligible. http://www.asgrowanddekalb.com/dekalb100/pages/scholarship.aspx $2,500 Delta Sigma Phi Men of Male attending University of Missouri, ACT, school improvement, community activities, leadership roles Achievment $500 Department of Natural Resources Environmental Education Scholarship Program Minority or other underrepresented students. Bachelor or Master Degree - 3.0 GPA, Essay, 3 letters of recommendation, listing & summary of school and community activities, transcript. www.dnr.mo.gov/hr/index.html $2,000 per year DeVry University Scholarships Variety of scholarships available http://www.devry.edu/financial-aid-tuition/scholarships/devry-scholarships.jsp $1,000 + The Dillenkoffer Endowment College tuition grants to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered high school seniors, 2.75 GPA, community and school involvement. www.dillenkoffer.org $10,000 Samuel Duncan Memorial Scholarship 3.0 GPA, Leadership and financial need. Education major $125 E EF Educational Tours Sophomores or Juniors. Essay, application can be downloaded - http://www.eftours.com/globalcitizen - Ten day Global Citizens Awards expenses paid educational tour of Europe. & Scholarships $1,000 Elks Lodge Scholarships Financial need, leadership and scholarship. For information visit http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/ (National and Local) See counselor for application. $1,000-$60,000 John and Kathryn English Memorial Scholarship Minimum ACT 20, 4-H membership at time of graduation, interview, 2.75 GPA. Local scholarship. More information and applications available at: $1,000 http://www.westcentralelectric.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=39&Itemid=85 ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) Foundation Scholarship 3.0 GPA or upper 25% of class or 22 ACT, 2 letters of recommendation, essay, $5 processing fee. http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants $500-$1,500 Essay on Ayn Rand's Novelette Anthem For students in grades 9-10. Essay contest. 5 different cash award areas. www.aynrand.org/contests Varies The Gary W. Evans Memorial Scholarship 3.0 GPA, participant in 2 or more sports during the final two years of high school, 3 letters of recommendation $1,000 Excellence through Ethics Essay Contest Seniors, 500 word essay. For rules and info go to http://studentcenter.ja.org/Learn/Ethics/Pages/EthicsContest.aspx $5,000 F FCS Financial Scholarship Program Must be a relative (child or grandchild) of FCS Financial customer. Applications available online at https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/scholarships/ $1,000 Donald Fischer Agricultural Memorial Plan to pursue a degree in agricultural or agricultural related field, essay, letters of recommendation $500 (FIRE) Foundation for Individual Rights in High School Senior, 700-1200 word essay, http://www.thefire.org/contests Education Essay Contest $1,000-$5,000 (FRED) Foundation for 1 letter from OPASTCO member, 1 letter of recommendation, 250-750 word typed essay, statement of financial need, Rural Education and description of plans after school, list of school/community activities (awards, $500-$5,000 Development clubs) http://www.fred.org/scholarships.html Free Scholarships for Minorities 200 different scholarships for minorities. All with different due dates. http://www.blackexcel.org/200Scholarships.html Varies G The GAR Scholarship 3.5 GPA, have financial need, are dependent children of employees who have or had a career in the financial services industry www.gordonrich.org $12, 500 Gates Millennium Scholar Available to entering Hispanic American, African American, Asian American and Native American first year students, Varies 3.3 GPA, leadership skills, significant financial need www.gmsp.org Brandon Gieselman Memorial 4-H/FFA Scholarship Current or former member of Laf. Co 4-H Club or FFA Chapter http://www.thcf.org/ or Application available in counselors office or online at link above $500 Great Clips for Hair Scholarship Essay, recommendation, cosmetology. For additional information and to apply visit http://www.greatclips.com/stylists/scholarship-program $500 CHELSEA LEANN GUILFORD SCHOLARSHIP Student at Lafayette Co. C-1 or Lexington High School, GPA of 2.5 or higher, Financial Need, letter of recommendation Varies H The Hagan Scholarship Foundation Must have attended as a junior & seniors in high school, 3.5 GPA, ACT of 23 or higher, have an unmet financial need $2,000-$10,000 of $2000 or more. http://www.hsfmo.org Hall Family Scholarship From employee at Hallmark, Top 1/3 of class, SAT/ACT Program up to $1,500 Rosa L. Hayes Memorial Scholarship Academic, ACT/SAT. Must pursue career as registered nurse. Varies Higginsville American Legion Post 223 Scholarship Citizenship, GPA, extra-curricular activities. Local, 9 scholarships available $500 Higginsville Business Women C+ Average; for female only $500 Higginsville Little League BaseballSoftball Scholarship Student at Lafayette Co. C-1 playing softball or baseball, must have participated in Higginsville Little League Baseball/Softball program, GPA of 2.0 or higher Varies Higginsville Rotary Club Scholarship and Walter & Pearl Luehrman Scholarship GPA, extra-curriculars, top 50% of class, citizenship. Local scholarship-5 recipients $250-$750 Higginsville Women's Civic Club Scholarship Financial need, B+ GPA, citizenship, leadership. Local scholarship. $250 The Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net Varies Holocaust Remembrance Project Grades 9-12, Essay to promote the study of Holocaust. Scholarships and prizes will be awarded. To get contest rules, $1,000-$5,000 guidelines and entry forms go to http://holocaust.hklaw.com/ Darrick K. Homfeld Memorial Scholarship amount announced prior to graduation Senior attending Lex La-Ray CW & Delores Plan to attend a vocational, trade school, or community college pursuing a degree or appropriate certification in fields Hook/FFA Booster Club related to and supportive of agriculture, must be an FFA member Scholarship Varies House of Heavilin Essay required. Beauty college program $500 The Edward and Harri Huscher Family Scholarship 3.0 GPA, Community Service, Essay, Academics, Extra-curricular activities $2,000 I I-70 Medical Center Education Foundation For student in counties of Saline, Lafayette, Johnson or Pettis who intend to pursue a career in the healthcare field, particularly with an emphasis in rural healthcare. Information and applications available at http://www.gkccf.org/scholarships/i-70-medical-center-education-foundation-fund-0 $2,000 Imagine America Scholarship Program Application online only. http://www.imagine-america.org/ $1,000 Independence College of Cosmetology Essay required $500 J U.S. high school student, write a 1000 word or less essay, subject must be an elected official in the U.S. who served JFK: Profile in Courage after 1956 and must demonstrate an understanding of Pres. Kennedy’s definition of political courage. Essay Contest www.jfklibrary.org $500-$5000 Journey First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Varies Higginsville Presbyterian church member – applications must be picked up from church office. For more information see the counselor. K Kansas City Associated Pursuing an associate of applied science degree or certificate in either Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair, Equipment Distributors have a minimum 2.5 GPA or above, Essay Scholarship $1,000 KFC Colonel's Scholars GPA of 2.75 or higher, financial need, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, public college within their state of legal Program residence, demonstrate financial need. www.kfcscholars.org $5,000 per year Kids’ Chance Inc. Child of an employee who was seriously injured or died in a work related accident or form an occupational disease covered and compensated by Workers’ Compensation. For more details and to apply visit: Varies http://www.mokidschance.org/application.html Doug Kleinbeck Memorial Scholarship Application GPA of 2.75 or higher, demonstrates a character of service and selflessness, essay and 1 letter of recommendation. $500 KMBC-TV/Hy-Vee 3.0 GPA, athlete, can nominate up to five outstanding seniors Scholar Athlete Awards $1,000 KMZU “Radio” Don Sibley Memorial Scholarship $1,500 Pursue a career in broadcasting. Provide complete application, personal statement and an audio or video submission between 3 and 5 minutes on why you want to pursue a career in broadcasting. Kohl's Kids Who Care Age 6-18. Volunteer activities. www.kohlskids.com Recognition Scholarship $5,000 L Lafayette Co. C-1 EA Scholarship 3.0 GPA, Local scholarship, essay required. $500-$750 Lafayette Co. C-1 MSTA Local Scholarship 3.0 GPA, 100 word essay, college or university $250 Lafayette County C-1 MSTA Student Teaching Scholarship Must be a graduate of Lafayette Co. C-1, Due prior to semester of student teaching. $200 Lafayette Co. Major in agriculture field, must be 4-H or FFA member, 2 letters of reference. Cattlemen's Scholarship $500 Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary Senior or alumni enrolled in human health-related profession Scholarship $2,000/semester Earl Langkop Scholarship Entering food-related field $100+ Lex La-Ray Technical Center Attend post-secondary training. See counselor $500 Lexington American Legion Auxiliary Post 60 Outstanding female in the senior class who is related to a living or deceased Veteran. Based on community involvement, citizenship, and extracurricular activities. See counselor for application. $500 Lindenwood University See counselor for more information. Scholarships Varies Charles Lyons Memorial Scholarship Academics, extra-curricular, financial need. Local; more than one awarded. Get required original from the counselor's office. $1,000 M Joe L. Mann Jr. Memorial Fund 1 senior male selected by committee $2,000+ Son/Daughter of one of the following: Active duty or reserve U.S. Marine, U.S. Marine who has received Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in U.S. Marine Corps, Active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving or has served with the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy Corpsman who served with the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Corps who received Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. $500 - $10,000 Scholarship Foundation Navy OR The grandchild of one of the following: U.S. Marine who served in the 4th Marine Division during WWII, U. S. Marine who served in the 6th Marine Division, U.S. Marine who served in the 531 Gray Ghost Squadron are is/was members of these associations. GPA 2. 0, Essay, family income is $80,000 or less www.mcsf.org Cheryl K. Markley Memorial Scholarship Entering a field that specialized in working with children, have a GPA of 3.0 or better, qualities of dependability, initiative, responsibility, and leadership. $1,000 Masonic Merit Scholarship 3.0 GPA, class rank, extra-curricular activities, financial need. Varies Masonic Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship 3.0 GPA, class rank, extra-curricular activities, financial need. Must be going into nursing or teaching. Varies Masonic Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship 3.0 GPA, class rank, ACT score, extra-curricular activities, financial need. Varies Masonic Youth Merit Scholarship 3.0 GPA, class rank, Extra-curricular activities, financial need. Must be a member of the Masonic Youth Organization. Varies The McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship High school seniors who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school. www.mckelveyfoundation.org Click on Entrepreneurial Scholarship up to $10,000 Metropolitan Community College (MCC) Scholarships MCC - Blue River Board of Trustees Scholarship Rank in top 20% of class, essay, 2 letters of recommendation. In-district tuition up to 64 credit hours. $4,000 MCC - Blue River Partners in Excellence Program Junior or senior in good standing, take 3 hour college course Jan. - May, 2.0 or higher GPA required. Must be received by deadline date. http://www.mcckc.edu $250 MCC - Blue River President's Scholarship Rank in top 20% of class, essay, 1 letter recommendation. In-district tuition up to 64 credit hours. $4,000 MCC - Blue River Program Enhancement Grant Assorted for a variety of majors or programs, minimum GPA of 2.0, essay, and one letter of recommendation. Indistrict tuition up to 12 credit hours. MCC - Blue River Superintendent's Leadership Grant Leadership ability, recommended by superintendent or counselor, 2.0 GPA or above, essay. In-district tuition up to 30 $1,800 credit hours. MCC - Foundation Scholarships Check out website for requirements. Can receive more than one scholarship. http://mcckc.edu/pubs/campusScholarshipLists.pdf Varies MCC - Institutional Scholarships Check out website for requirements. Each campus manages their own scholarships. http://mcckc.edu/main.asp?P=GSNonfoundation Varies $300-$600 a candidate for training in the Practical Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing, LPN or RN Program, Meyer Foundation Trust resident of Lafayette, Ray, Carroll, Johnson or Saline county, intend to work for Meyer Foundation for two years following graduation and/or licensure Varies MFA Foundation Scholarship $2,000 Scholastic progress, citizenship, extra-curricular activities, education plans, financial need, ACT. Local scholarship. See counselor for application. Mid America Mensa Education & Research Essay presenting academic, vocational and career goals. http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships Foundation Scholarships $100 - $1,000 Midwest Computech Laptop Scholarship 1,000-word essay. See counselor for essay details. Email essay to scholarship@midwestcomputech.com laptop Minority Teaching Scholarship rank in top 25% of class & 75%ile ACT, attend college/ University in MO, be enrolled in teacher education program. $3,000 Minority & Underrepresented Academically talented minority and underrepresented individuals pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an Environmental Literacy environmental course of study Scholarship Program Varies Missouri 4-H Foundation $500 - $1,000 Present or previous 4-H members. 1 application considered for several scholarships, 3.0 GPA, ACT score -- College applicants must have a 2.75 GPA http://www.mo4h.missouri.edu/ Missouri Association of Building Officials & Major that the committee deems beneficial to the organization such as code technology, engineering, architecture and Inspectors Memorial fire science. 2 letters of recommendation, essay. http://www.maboi.com Scholarship(MABOI) $1,000 Missouri Association of Mutual Insurance ACT, GPA, Financial need, extra-curricular. Must attend Missouri 2 or 4 year college. See counselor for application. Companies $1,000 Missouri Bankers Major in field related to banking, 2 letters recommendation www.mobankers.com Foundation Scholarship $500 Missouri Baptist Heritage Scholarship High School senior or first-year student at Hannibal LaGrange College or Southwest Baptist University, 10-20 page research paper. More information available at http://baptistparchments.org/preserving-history/baptist-heritagescholarship $2,000 The Missouri Bar Juror Appreciation Week Poster Contest Seniors, poster design, only digital entries will be accepted. www.mobar.org/contest $500 Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation Applicant must be a member of the Missouri Junior Cattlemen’s Association or their parents/guardian must be a member of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Information and applications available at: www.mocattle.com/scholarshipprogram.aspx $1,000 Missouri Conservation Agents Association Scholarship Pursing a degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Fisheries, Ecology, Agriculture, Criminal Justice or a field of study closely related to the preceding subjects. GPA of 2.5 or above, transcript, essay. Apply at www.moagent.com Missouri Corn Growers Must be MO resident from a MO farm or rural area, major in agronomy or related subject www.mocorn.org Association Scholarship $750 Missouri Council of the Blind and National Legally blind MO resident http://www.moblind.org/programs/educational_scholarships/ Federation of the Blind Varies Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Vocational Scholarship Pursuing a degree or appropriate certification in fields related to and supportive of agriculture. This includes, but is not limited to Heavy Equipment Operations, Electronics, Welding, Diesel and Farm Machinery Repair. Parent or Guardian Varies must hold a current Farm Bureau membership. For more information visit www.mofb.org or Missouri Gaming Association Project 21 Scholarship Contest-submit in 3 different areas - article that has been published in school newspaper between Jan 1and Feb. 28, or a poster that has been displayed in a public area at school for 1 week during Jan. 1 and Feb. 28 and video must be $1,000-$1,500 viewed in school meeting or forum between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28 Missouri Independent Bankers Association Scholarship (2 of the 3)-3.5 GPA, top 10%, 20 ACT. One application from each member bank-business related career. Applicant must be employed or the dependent of an employee at the member bank. ***no file $1,000 Missouri Insurance Education Foundation Attend MO college, interest on intent of pursuing an insurance, risk management or actuarial science course of study. Applications available online at http://www.mief.org/ $1,500 Missouri Junior Selection based on academics and leadership aptitude, but also special emphasis for demonstrating leadership aptitude Chamber International for the future. Award winner’s applications are forwarded to the US Junior Chamber International Senate for possible $250 (JCI) Senate Scholarship selection for an additional $1,000 scholarship. Application available online at http://www.mojcisenate.org The Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF) Scholarship Want to become a teacher, Missouri resident http://www.mortf.org/Scholarships.htm $1,000 Missouri School Plant Managers Association To assist students seeking further education in facilities maintenance related fields. This training includes but is not limited to: Electrical; heating, ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Automated HVAC Control Systems, Plumbing and $500 Carpentry. Recommended by a member of the Missouri School Plant Managers Association from our school. http://www.MSPMA.com Missouri Science & Technology Scholarships MO S&T - Acacia Scholarship Young men, strong academic and leadership skills. NO regard to financial need. www.mst.edu $100-$500 MO S&T Departmental Scholarships Varies. Contact UMR admissions/ financial aid office www.mst.edu Varies MO S&T - Vernon A. C. Gevecker Memorial Scholarship Senior male planning to Missouri University of Science & Technology, GPA of 3.2 or better, academic merit, extracurricular involvement, community service, work experience, leadership, and character. $500 MO S&T - Sigma PHI Epsilon Balanced Man Leadership, academics and activities. Outstanding male. $500 MO S&T - Kappa Sigma Fraternity BetaChi Chapter Freshman Scholarship Male, must a Kappa Sigma pledge, Rank in top 20 % of class, ACT 28 or higher www.mst.edu $500 Missouri Sheep Producers Scholarship Must be or have been a 4-H or FFA member with a sheep project, or have had a sheep project a minimum of five years. Application available online at http://www.missourisheep.com/youthprograms.htm $750 Missouri Sheriff’s Association (John Dennis Scholarship) Students planning to major in criminal justice. Must attend a Missouri College or University. GPA of 2.0 or higher. See counselor for more information. Applications available at http://www.mosheriffs.com/scholarship_info.php $1,000 Missouri Show-Me Major in a conservation or natural resource-related field such as soil science, land use planning, forestry, wildlife Chapter, Soil and Water management and many others. http://swcs.missouri.edu/ Conservation Society $1000-$1500 Missouri Society of CPAs/LEAP Scholarship Program $500 Accounting degree (or its equivalent), attend Missouri College, academic achievement, leadership potential, and a written "viewpoint". www.leap-forward.com Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors- Major in land surveying, or land surveying-related field (mathematics, topography, and drafting), 1 letter of Robert V. Pirrie recommendation, renewable www.missourisurveyor.org Scholarship Missouri State Fair Scholarship Exhibitor at State Fair in FFA or 4-H. Types of exhibits include livestock, FFA Building exhibits and FFA Hams, agriculture. Applications available at www.mostatefair.com or http://www.mostatefair.com/december-3-2012press-release $1,500 $1,000-$2,500 Missouri State Fair – Youth in Agriculture Thirty-six $1,000 scholarships and one supreme $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to qualified applicants pursuing higher education degrees in the field of agriculture. The application form is available online at www.mostatefair.com/youth-in-agriculture. $1,000-$2,500 Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) Senior planning a career in education, good character and good scholarship and an aptitude for college, essay, resume, Central Regions $500 1 letter of recommendation. Application available online at https://www.msta.org/news/?ID=1691&Regions Teachers Association Student Scholarship Missouri State University (MSU) Scholarships MSU Scholarships Departmental, Freshmen, Transfer Scholarships. Visit MSU webpage at http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/default.htm Varies MSU - Multicultural Leadership Scholarship Top 50% of class. Leadership in multicultural activities. Need not be minority student. See counselor for application. $4,275 MSU – Promise Scholarship Missouri resident, meet admission requirements, and apply for admission by March 1, submit the FAFSA by March 31, total household income at or below federal poverty level. www.missouristate.edu/promise Tuition & feels for 30 credit hours and an $800 per year book allowance Missouri United Methodist Foundation Scholarship Letter from pastor, statement of goals, transcript, and picture. Two scholarships to choose from - can apply for both. www.mumf.org $500-$1,500 Missouri Valley College (MO Valley) Scholarships Missouri Valley College Institution scholarships available at http://www.moval.edu/financial_aid/scholarships.php Scholarships Varies Berri Mitchell Memorial Seniors that have a history of asthma and allergies, have succeeded academically, and have shown an interest in school AAFA-KC College and the community. Information and applications available at $2,000 Scholarship http://www.aafakc.org/berri_mitchell_scholarship_fund.html Monsanto/National Association of Farm Broadcasting 18 ACT, Farm family, career in Agriculture, engaged in production agriculture www.nafb.com or www.ffa.org Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship MSAE Excellence Through Leadership Scholarship $1,500 Member of the Student Council of an MACS member school, demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities in school & community, demonstrate academic proficiency. Application and information available at $1,500 http://www.masc1.org/scholarships/pdf/2012_scholarships/msae_scholarship_12.pdf MSPE Western Chapter Plan to major in Engineering, 3.0 GPA, minimum score of 29 in Math & 25 in English on ACT, attend one of the MO $500-$1,000 Scholarship Program Schools of Engineering. See counselor for list of schools. Information and application available at http://www.mspewc.org/index.php/scholarship-info N The National CO-OP Scholarship Program Have GPA of 3.5 or better, be accepted to one of the National Commission Partner Institution, Essay. www.co-op.edu $6,000 National Cooperative Fisheries Scholarship The Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) http://www.uaex.edu/aqfi/ in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey – Biological Resources Division (USGS-BRD) are offering competitive 4-year full undergraduate scholarships to qualified high school seniors. Selected students will be part of the UAPB-USGS National Cooperative Fisheries Scholarship (NCFS) program, the goal of which is to train culturally diverse students for careers in fisheries biology and natural resources Varies management and conservation. For further information or to apply contact: Ms. Denise Haynes, Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Mail Slot 4912, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, Phone: (870) 575-8107 Haynes),or 8968 ( Main departmental number), Fax: (870) 575-4637, E-Mail: dhaynes@uaex.edu National Farmers Organization Farm Kids Career in agriculture, essay, 2 reference letters, photo. http://www.nfo.org/Scholarships/Default.aspx for College Scholarship $1,000 National Farmers Union Foundation Scholarships *Stanley Moore Farmer Union member, 2 letters of recommendation, essay. http://www.nfu.org/education/scholarships Scholarship * Hubert K Seymour Varies The National Federation Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through examples such as starting his/her own business, participating of Independent Business in organization such as: DECA, Junior Achievement, FBLA, FFA, NFTE, etc. Not based on financial (NFIB) Young need. www.NFIB.com/YEA Access key-NFIB Entrepreneur Award $1,000 National FFA Agriculture Scholarships Varies FFA Members, Ag related majors, see counselor for booklet or go to www.ffa.org “Scholarship” link. Click on “Programs,” then the National FFA Collegiate Submitted electronically, required signature page must be mailed. http://www.ffa.org - Click on “Scholarship” link. Scholarship Varies National Honor Society Leadership, activities. See National Honor Society sponsor for application. Only 2 senior applicants per school. Scholarship $1,000 National Merit Scholarship PSAT score & SAT score. See counselor $2,000 National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society High school seniors who have MS or who have a parent with MS; or high school (or GED) graduates of any age who have MS or who have a parent with MS can apply. Plan to attend a post secondary school for the first time. $1,000-$3,000 Scholarship Program Applications done online only at http://www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship National School Plant Management Association High School senior or freshman, sophomore, junior in college, based on ACT, school activities, essay, 2 letters of recommendation. http://nspma.org/aboutus/scholarship-program/ National Wild Turkey Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better, copy of current hunting license required, school activities, community service, Federation Conservation leadership, essay and autobiography, 3 letters of recommendation. See counselor for application. Scholarships www.nwtf.org or http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/xtreme/scholarship-application.pdf $500-$1,500 $250-$1,000 Navy Weather Service Scholarship Plan to get degree in science or engineering-fields of study include meteorology, oceanography, or aero-engineering, be sponsored by current member of NWSA - College students may apply. For more information and to apply visit: http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html NCGA (Corn Growers) Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program Must be entering at least your second undergraduate year at a junior college, college or university, be pursuing a degree in agricultural, agribusiness, or an ag vocation field, must be an NCGA member or son/daughter of an NCGA $1,000 member. Missouri Corn Scholarship applications are available for download at www.mocorn.org under the Resources tab The Lois Jackson Newman Youth Fund Must be a member of Masonic Youth Organization, 2 letters of recommendation $500-$2,000 $500 Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU) Scholarships NWMSU - Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Underrepresented ethnic group, online only, resume, 2 essays, letters of recommendation $5,000 NWMSU - Scholarships Freshman, Departmental, Direct, and Indirect Scholarships available online at: http://www.nwmissouri.edu/FinAid/scholarships/index.htm Varies NSSAR George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest Grades 10-12, Essay associated with the American Revolution, The Declaration of Independence or the Framing of the $500 United States Constitution. http://www.sar.org/Youth/Knight_Essay Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Scholarships For a college scholarship a minimum 3.0 GPA or for a trade/technical school scholarship a minimum 2.0 GPA, member of FMA, TPA or OPC, OR the employee of a member company, child of a member, the child of a member company’s employee http://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/Scholarships.cfm $2,000-$5,000 O P Bob Pace Scholarship Individual who will be preparing to do their student teaching during the upcoming school year, must be an alumni of Lafayette County C-1 School District. Varies Park University Park First time freshman academic scholarships visit http://www.park.edu/admissions/freshman.pdf Varies PEO Chapter EK Scholarship For female only, GPA of 2.5 or above, leadership and community involvement. Varies Paula M. Perrine Memorial Scholarship 3.0 GPA, participation in a major sport. Local $300 Thomson Peterson's Scholarship Giveaway Anyone 13 years or older who registers will be automatically entered. To register: visit www.petersons.com/studentnetworks Select the first option: I have received an ID Code and Password for the Competitive or Regional Colleges student online survey from my High School Guidance Counselor. Use the following code and passwords to log in: Your high school code: 261400, Regional Colleges Password: HGC-RG, Competitive Colleges Password: HGC-CC $5,000 William C. Pevestorff – Must be a graduate of Lafayette Co. C-1, Must be entering third year of undergraduate school, majoring in areas Higginsville Lions Club having to do with sight or hearing. Scholarship Fund $500 Phi Delta Kappa Scholarships Education major, academics, essay, recommendations, school & community activities. http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/index.htm Varies Physical Therapy of Higginsville (PTH) Scholarship Pursuing medical education, GPA, ACT score. $500 Purnell-Scott Family Memorial Scholarship Academic performance, leadership, community service, financial need $1,250 Q R Maurice R. Rabius Memorial Scholarship C+ GPA, Agriculture student, Financial need. Majoring in agriculture **no folder $100+ Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers Scholarship Only children or grandchildren of Ray-Carroll members are eligible for this scholarship. Requires 4 letters of recommendation. Must be received in the Richmond office by the deadline date. Varies Renno Memorial Scholarship Entering the field of Education, have a 3.0GPA, Essay. See counselor for application. $500 Rotary District 6040 4Way Test Speech Contest Seniors only, Speech on merits of 4-way test. See counselor for details. Varies Rural Missouri Scholarship Fund Available to COLLEGE JUNIORS OR SENIORS majoring in Education, plan to teach in a rural school system $1,000 S SAE Engineering Engineering or related science major, 3.2 GPA, ACT, top 15% of class. To apply visit: http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/ $1,000 Samsung Scholarship Essay, must have teacher to sponsor student http://www.SamsungScholarship.com Varies Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Criteria for Janice M. Scott Memorial.doc GPA 3.0 or higher, 4 year college or university, demonstrated leadership ability, letters of recommendation, financial document, essay $2,500 Shelter Insurance Foundation Top 20% of senior class. Achievement, leadership, citizenship $1,500 Kenneth L. Short Memorial Scholarship Interest in a career in the food service/hospitality industry, academic achievement, work experiences, participation in student, school, and community activities . http://www.opaafood.com/index.php/parents-a-students/scholarships $1,000 The Herman & Micky Simmons Memorial Optimist Scholarship 2.5 GPA, citizenship, financial need. Evidence of career goals; local scholarship $500 Susan Skelton Memorial For female only, GPA of 2.5 or above, financial need considered Scholarship Sons of the American Revolution Knight Essay Contest Varies Contestants shall be in the sophomore, junior or senior grade of the contest year. See counselor for more information. $500-$2,000 Southeast Missouri State Several university/department scholarships are available. Visit SEMSU website at www.semo.edu University (SEMSU) Varies Staats Awards & Missouri Association of Minimum 2.5 GPA, 2 page essay, Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, applications available through M.A.F.F. Fairs & Festivals Past member fair boards or in the counselor's office. Presidents Scholarship Program $1,000 Starke-Blosser Memorial Scholarship Financial need. Active in community, 2.5 GPA or above, 2 awarded $1,000/yr, 4 yrs State Fair Community College Scholarshipsassorted See counselor for more information. Varies State Kid's Chance Scholarship Ages 16-25. Child of seriously injured worker or killed in work accident www.mokidschance.org $1,700-$2,000 The James H. Stoner Memorial Scholarship 3.0+ GPA, citizenship, need. Entering field of education $250 Robert J. Stuckey – Essay Contest Essay contest – grades 9 – 12, only one entry accepted for each school. See counselor for details. $250-$1,500 The Sweeney Family Trade Scholarship Pursue a career in trade industry. Must be planning to enroll in a post-secondary program at accredited trade school. Selection will be based on citizenship and career goals. $1,000 T Ralph Thieman Education Fund/Earl and Maxine Smarr Scholarship Fund Senior from C-1 attending accredited institution. Local scholarship; multiple recipients. MUST HAVE COPY OF ACCEPTANCE LETTER FROM COLLEGE. Varies Tieman-Blackburn Post Children of Post 478 members. One general and one nursing scholarship available. 478 Scholarship $1,500 The Marla Tobin Scholarship $1,000 3.0 GPA, Health Related Careers, 1 or more school activities Truman State University Automatic, competitive & departmental based scholarships. For more information visit http://financialaid.truman.edu/ Varies Scholarships Tylenol Scholarship Fund Leadership in Community & School activities. Application available at retail stores. http://www.tylenol.com/scholarship $1,000-$10,000 U Union Plus Education Foundation Union Plus Scholarship Program Anyone whose parent is a member of a union and their union participates in the Union Plus Program. http://www.unionplus.org/college-education-financing/scholarships $500-$4000 United Negro College Fund Kansas City Initiative Scholarship, attend UMKC or a UNCF school. African, Asian, Hispanic or Native American ancestry. Varies United Producers, Inc. Must be a Preferred Member of UPI or a child of a Preferred Member, Essay, Purse a career in agriculture or Agriculture Scholarship agriculture-related fields of study. http://www.uproducers.com/local/announcements/upi_scholarship_program $1,000 University of Central Missouri (UCM) Scholarships UCM – Department Scholarships Department scholarship information and applications available at http://www.ucmo.edu/academics/departments/ Varies UCM – Foundation Scholarships UCM Foundation scholarships are available for incoming freshmen. There are MULTIPLE scholarships in the category and students may apply for more than one scholarship. http://www.ucmo.edu/foundation/scholarships/ Varies UCM – Roy D. Geary Scholarship Be a graduate of Lafayette Co. C-1 High School or Holden High School, GPA 2.0 or above, demonstrate financial need. For more information and to apply visit http://www.ucmo.edu/foundation/scholarships/misc.cfm Varies UCM – The Karla and Jerry Neal Special Education Scholarship Exclusively for students choosing to pursue an undergraduate degree in any area of Special Education through the University of Central Missouri. See Counselor for information. $1,000 UCM – Scholarships Incoming Freshmen, Red & Black, Second Generation, Alumni Legacy, Boys/Girls State, etc. available online at http://www.ucmo.edu/sfs/explore/scholarships/ucmfreshscholarships.cfm Varies UCM – Albert and June Must be a graduate of Lafayette Co. C-1, 300 word essay. Applications available at Scholle Scholarship http://www.ucmo.edu/foundation/scholarships/IncomingFreshmenStudentScholarships.cfm $1,000 University of Missouri – Columbia (MU) Scholarships MU – Departmental & Other General Scholarships There are hundreds of scholarships available for incoming, transfer, and current students at MU. Please check their website for information and applications. http://financialaid.missouri.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/index.php Be sure check under incoming freshmen, department, and general scholarships. Varies MU – Engineering Scholarship University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) Scholarships UMKC – Scholarships UMKC Freshmen scholarship information and applications available at http://www.sfa.umkc.edu/site2/scholarships.cfm Varies Upromise Scholarship GPA 3.0, must be Upromise member - if not join for free and apply for scholarship www.upromise.com $2,500 U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Selected through a random drawing process. Student plan to attend a four year college in a full-time course of study. There is a scholarship search on this website http://www.usbank.com/scholarship $1,000 U.S. Junior Chamber International Grants to seniors planning on furthering their education. Grant must be used for educational expenses in the first year (JCI) Senate $1,000 of full-time study. Application online at http://www.mojcisenate.org/forms.html or http://tinyurl.com/62j4rt Foundation Scholarship Program USA Funds Access to Financial need, 50% of scholarships targeted to students who are from a minority group or are physically disabled in Education Scholarships addition to having financial need. http://www.usafunds.org/students/Pages/Access2EdSchol.aspx $750 - $1,500 V The Ventures Scholars Program Based on PSAT, PLAN and ACT scores, 3.0 GPA, underrepresented minority group, first-generation college-bound student, interest in math, science, engineering or technology based career. www.venturescholar.org/application Vietnam Veteran (Missouri Department of Higher Education Scholarships) Eligibility criteria available at Survivor Grant & Public http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/ or see Counselor Safety Officer or Varies Varies Employee’s Child Survivor Grant THE ROGER VORWARK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Plan to go into Fire or Emergency Services (could include health related fields such as Emergency Room Nursing, Highway Patrol and EMT). See Counselor for information and application. Varies W Wal-Mart/Sam Walton Associate Scholarship For information and application visit www.walmartfoundation.org Washington Crossing Career in government service, essay. Must be received by Jan. 15. For additional information and an application go Foundation Scholarship to www.gwcf.org Wendy’s High School Heisman Award $3,000 $1,000-$5,000 Recognizes students who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership. See the Counselor for more information. West Central Electric GPA 3.0 or higher, minimum ACT 18, parent current West Central Electric Cooperative Scholarship Member. www.westcentralelectric.coop **then click on youth programs $500 West Central Electric Cooperative and Linn Graduate of a high school within the WCE area, must attend Linn State Technical College, have a GPA of 2.5 or State Technical College higher, 3 letters of recommendation, interview, must agree to work at WCE for four years after completion of Electrical Distribution degree. www.westcentralelectric.coop **then click on youth programs Systems Scholarship $2,400 per year West Central School Administrator 1 applicant per school, education major, need, GPA, rank, activities. See counselor for details. Association Educational Scholarship Program $500 James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program Missouri resident, graduating high school senior OR have completed one or two full years at a Missouri community college and is planning to transfer to a four year college or university, GPA of 2.5 or higher, family adjusted gross Varies income of $50,000 or less. TYPE IN THE FOLLOWING LINK www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/westlake OR SEE COUNSELOR FOR MORE INFO Whiteman AFB Officers' Spouses' Club Scholarship Dependent of an active or retired military member residing in local area. This includes guard or reserve. Information and applications available at https://sites.google.com/site/whitemanesc/scholarship-program $1,000 Whitetails Unlimited – Davis Creek Chapter See Counselor for details. Varies Dean R. and John H. Woltemath Scholarship Fund Need- desires self-improvement. Local. No application/selected by committee. $100+ Mitchell Wooden Memorial Scholarship Agriculture or Construction Majors, Essay Varies X Y Z