Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR)
Deadline: January 1, 2026 (All MSSDAR applications are due to the State Scholarship Chair postmarked NO LATER than January 1, 2026)
Award: Varies
The Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) offer a few different scholarships. (see the link below)
Applicant must be a United States citizen
Applicant must be a Missouri resident
applicant must attend a Missouri university/college EXCEPT the Roberta Casteel Capps Scholarship (may attend university/college of your choice)
All scholarships are paid directly to the university/college after student enrollment is verified.
You can pick up an information packet and application in the Counseling Office.
MSSDAR Scholarship Information
The GE- Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Due Date: January 5, 2026 (Date TBD)
Award: $10,000 renewable scholarship - up to $40,000
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Easy to apply and will change students’ lives.
Eligibility
Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces
Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
Be citizens of the United States of America
Be current high school seniors attending high school within the United States, (including any U.S. territories or commonwealths), and graduating in winter 2025 or spring 2026. Homeschooled applicants and applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible.
Plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2026-2027 academic school year
Financial information is just one component of the full evaluation process, and there is not an established threshold of adjusted gross income used as an eligibility requirement. Applicants are first considered on the basis of merit. We encourage all applicants to apply and to not rule themselves out based on financial circumstances.
Ineligible candidates include employees and Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) who administer the Ronald Reagan Library, and Kaleidoscope and their immediate families, as well as members of the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program selection committee and their immediate families.
Live Más Scholarship
Deadline: January 06, 2026
Award: Varies $5,000-$25,000
About
The Live Más Scholarship is designed for students ages 16-26, who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, and using their passion to make positive change.
The Live Más Scholarship provides more than just funding: scholars gain access to mentorship, career-building resources, and a community that helps them turn ambition into lifelong opportunity.
No GPA. No test scores. No recommendations. Video or short essay—your choice.
Who Can Apply?
• Age: 16 - 26 as of deadline (Jan 6, 2026, 5:00 PM PT).
• Residency: Legal resident of the 50 U.S. states or D.C.
• Education: Intent to apply, applying to or enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college, trade, vocational, or technical program.
• Taco Bell Employees & non-employees: both welcome
See Terms & Conditions for complete eligibility and rules.
Renewal / Returning scholars:
• You can renew up to three (3) times while eligible.
• Renewal is not automatic – re-apply with your invitation code
• Renewal award amounts may differ
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/livemas2026
The National FFA Scholarship
Award: Varies
Deadline January 15, 2026 @ MIDNIGHT
Each scholarship has specific criteria defined by the donor when the scholarship is established. Please read the scholarship description in the Scholarship Opportunities to see if you qualify. Criteria that apply to all scholarships are listed below.
ALL scholarship applicants must:
be a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.
be less than 23 years of age at the time of submitting the application.
be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
plan to attend post-secondary school in the U.S.
be a full-time student who is actively attending classes.
must be a FFA Member.
BEFORE APPLYING
You will need the following supporting documents in your application:
Unofficial High School Transcript: required for current high school seniors
Unofficial College/University Transcript: required for current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
You will only need to complete one online application. You will be considered for all scholarships whose eligibility criteria you meet.
Program Timeline:
Application Open: November 1, 2025
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026, closes at midnight (based on your time zones)
Notification of Selection Results: April 23, 2026
Acceptance Portal Closes: May 29, 2026
Funds Disbursed: July 16, 2026
Please see Mrs. Kayla in the counseling office for more information
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/NationalFFA2425
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: January 07, 2026 All application components are due by 5:00 p.m. EST (4:00 p.m. CST)
Award: up to $35,000 over four years
TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND CHALLENGE
Established in 1973 by Rachel Robinson to perpetuate the memory of her husband, the Jackie Robinson Foundation is a public, nonprofit organization that administers one of the nation’s premier scholarship and leadership development programs for talented college students. With the opening in 2022 of the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City, JRF will educate and inspire the general public around the ideals embodied in the life of its namesake.
SUPPORTING THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
JRF Scholars receive college scholarships of up to $35,000 over four years and are financially sponsored to attend JRF‘s annual, four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference“ in New York City and other events throughout the year. Aside from generous financial support, Scholars benefit from a comprehensive, four-year program that includes career guidance, internship and permanent job placement, travel abroad, and leadership and practical life skills training.
BECOME A JRF SCHOLAR
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education.
The Application Process:
SEPTEMBER 2024 Application opens
APPLICATION DUE All application components are due by 5:00 p.m. EST (4:00 p.m. Central time) on January 07, 2026
WINTER REVIEW Applications go through a rigorous, multi-stage review process.
SPRING INTERVIEWS Regional virtual interviews of semi-finalists
EARLY SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENT Final notification of application status
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a graduating, minority high school senior
- Be a United States citizen
- Present evidence of financial need
- Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
- Submit an official SAT and/or ACT test exam score from junior or senior year*
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university
- Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
COMPONENTS
The online Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship application includes:
- One recommendation
- Demographics
- High school information including an unofficial high school transcript
- College plans
- Test scores (AP, IB, PSAT, ACT, or SAT)
- Activities and distinctions
- Household information
- Four essays
-Activities, Honors and distinctions;
-Completion of CSS Profile;
-Test Scores (AP, IB, PSAT, ACT, or SAT) if applicable
https://jackierobinson.org/scholarship/
Watch the Scholarship application webinar here: https://youtu.be/yHpY4VYdzZA
Apply here: https://jackierobinson.org/apply/?utm_term=FY23&utm_source=programs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=network
Check out the Jackie Robinson Foundation Resource Center here: https://jackierobinson.org/apply/additional-resources/
Breckenridge Scholar Program
Deadline: January 09, 2026
Award: $250
The MoFRW Breckenridge Scholar Program was started in conjunction with the annual MoFRW Legislative Day by the 1992-1995 MoFRW president, Joanne Breckenridge, during her term in office. Joanne was dedicated to involving young women in government. She started the program as a way to introduce junior and senior young ladies to our state government process.
Prior to 2017, one junior or senior young lady was selected as the Breckenridge Scholar from each congressional district, and sponsored by the District. In 2017, through the efforts of the 2016-17 MoFRW President Angela Stiffler, changes were made to the program to allow more young ladies to participate. And now each club may sponsor one young lady to be named a Breckenridge Scholar.
The Girls
The scholars selected are honored at the Capitol on MoFRW Legislative/Joanne Breckenridge Scholar Day, (date TBD) and they will participate in a variety of activities throughout the day. From observing how our state government works as they tour our government buildings to meeting with the elected officials.
Clubs are encouraged to keep in touch with their scholar and invite them to their club and Republican activities throughout the year.
Notification
The scholarship winner will be notified by January 16, 2026.
See Mrs. Kertz for more information.
https://www.mofrw.org/breckenridge-scholars-2/
U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: January 12, 2026 (MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THIS DATE)
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.
For more information, application and student checklist: http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
You can pick up an application and student checklist packet in the Counseling office.
U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Vocational/Industrial Scholarship
Deadline: January 12, 2026 (MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THIS DATE)
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.
For more information, application and student checklist: http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
You can pick up an application and student checklist packet in the Counseling office.
Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship
Deadline: January 14, 2026
Award: $1,000
Eligibility Requirements
Ethnicity: Black
Gender: Male
GPA: 2.8 or higher
To support the needs of prospective Black male educators who want to fight for a more equitable tomorrow for their students and the world, the Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship exists and will support one extremely ambitious African-American male in his pursuit to become an educator for the future.
To apply, you must be:
Aspiring Educator
African American
Male
Minimum of 2.8 GPA
Essay Topic:
Please tell us a little bit more about yourself. How do you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your career as an educator? 400-600 Words
Selection Criteria:
Essay, Ambition, Vision, Purpose
https://bold.org/scholarships/mark-jefferson-teaching-scholarship/
You can pick up an information sheet in the Counseling Office.
GP M.A.D.E. Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Award: up to $2,000/year renewable (up to $8,000 over a 4 year period) by maintaining certain GPA
The GP M.A.D.E. Foundation, Inc, started by Coach Gary Pinkel, is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, established to provide financial assistance to young people facing difficult challenges.
Eligibility: An individual must show:
A financial need
Possess the motivation to succeed
Be of good character
The applicant must be under the age of 20 and be a Missouri resident. The scholarship must be used in the state of Missouri for a higher education program, trade school or a college or university.
All recipients have the opportunity to receive up to $8,000 in scholarship funds payable over a 4 year period if they maintain a certain GPA, attend a Missouri school and continue as a student in good standing.
The long-term goal is for the GP M.A.D.E. Foundation to award $2,000/year renewable scholarships annually and continue Making A Difference Every-day.
You can pick up an information page in the Counseling Office.
https://www.gpmade.org/outreach/scholarship/
Nash Music Scholarship
Application portal will open Nov. 1, 2025
Deadline: January 15, 2026 (MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THIS DATE TO AVOID DISQUALIFICATION)
Award: $1,000 ($500 for 1st semester, $500 for second semester)
It is available to any student who is pursuing a degree in music. The student must be an accomplished musician and have a GPA of at least a 3.0. The applicant must submit a DVD or a CD of three selections, from one of their performances, for music professionals to judge. Each applicant will be adjudicated on their academic level. The student must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Missouri and plan on attending or already attending an accredited college/university in the United States.
Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Nash Music Scholarship Committee – Donna Green Nash, State Chair 23585 State Highway 371, Dearborn, MO 64439-9118 Email: dcnash1@aol.com Nash Music Scholarship 2023 Information Sheet In an effort to assist applicants, the following information has been compiled.
• Although it is no longer necessary for an applicant to be sponsored by a chapter, it is desirable for a chapter to assist the applicant and help the student put the information together to send to the Nash Music Scholarship Committee. It is the responsibility of the applicant to gather and complete all forms and letters. It is important to remember that if anything is missing or incomplete, the application could be disqualified.
• The Nash Music Scholarship is funded by an endowment and therefore, contains certain conditions which MSSDAR must honor. The amount of money awarded for the scholarship for 2026 is $1000.00; one- half to be given the first semester and one-half the second semester.
• Only the winning student is notified by the Nash Music Scholarship Chairman. This may take several weeks due to the fact that each particular voice or instrument must be adjudicated by a judge within their area of expertise. These guidelines must be strictly followed in order to avoid any misunderstanding.
• If you have any questions you may contact the State Chairman, Donna Green Nash, at dcnash1@aol.com. Mrs. Nash will also supply you with the name of a chapter in your area that will be available to help you through the process.
• Please send the applications to Donna Green Nash at the address listed above with a postage date on or before January 15, 2026 to avoid disqualification.
• Awards are placed on deposit with the college/university and any unused portion shall be returned to MSSDAR. Awards must be used within one year or the award will be forfeited.
• Please read all application information carefully. We understand that all applicants put a great deal of time, effort and resources toward completing applications correctly. We are happy to consider all applications for this wonderful opportunity.
You can pick up an application packet in the Counseling office.
Earl Collins Foundation Scholarship through the Moberly Kiwanis
Deadline: January 30, 2026 (must be DELIVERED to sponsoring Kiwanis Club by this date)
If you would like, you can turn your application into the Counseling office NO LATER than January 26th, 2026 and we will mail it in for you.
Award: $1,000
These scholarships are for Missouri and Arkansas graduating high school seniors who plan to attend schools of higher education. Applicants must show evidence of motivation, i.e. extracurricular activities. Requires minimum score of at least 23 on ACT or in the 82nd percentile on the SAT, OR have a grade point average of 3.25 or better, OR have a class rank of 75 or higher. Bonus points given for being a member of a Key Club or assisting with Kiwanis events.
You can pick up an application in Counseling office.
Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship
Deadline: January 31, 2026 (Applications open November 1, 2025)
Award: $5,000
The Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship awards two scholarships in the preferred amount of $5,000 each year for up to four consecutive years to graduating high school students pursuing an undergraduate degree in American studies at an accredited institution in the United States. The concentrated area of study may include American history, government, literature, music, art history or culture. The selection process shall be based on academic merit with an initial minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent scale used by the applicable educational institution. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25.
This scholarship is renewable only after review and approval of the annual official transcript. Renewal transcript must be submitted to the Office of the Reporter General by July 1 of the year of renewal or the scholarship is forfeited.
Questions? Contact the National Vice chair for the Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship: redeanscholarship@nsdar.org
https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info
Other DAR Scholarship opportunities: https://dar.academicworks.com/
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Deadline: January 31, 2026
See the following link for more updated information on November 1, 2025. https://dar.academicworks.com/
You can pick up an information packet in the Counseling office.
The Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Click the following links for more information and scholarship opportunities:
https://dar.academicworks.com/
https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
DEWALT Trades Scholarship
Deadline: January 16, 2025
Award: $5,000
Stanley Black & Decker has established the DEWALT Trades Scholarship to assist individuals attending a two-year college or vocational-technical school who are pursuing a trade degree/certificate in an industry aligned with the Stanley Black & Decker Trade Goals – including but are not limited to Construction, Industrial, Motor/Power Sector, Mechanics, and Technology.
This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor, and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
Eligibility
Be citizens of the United States or Canada.
Be high school seniors or graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students.
Plan to enroll or are enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school for the entire 2025-2026 academic year.
Have or had a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
Trade Essay Topic
Each applicant will be required to submit an essay on the topic: How will a career in construction and/or the trades empower your future? The essay must be less than 300 words.
For more information and to apply, please click the link below!
https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dewalttrade/
Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship
Due Date: 01/15/2026
Award: $1,500
About
Grow Ag Leaders exists to make youth aware of the various career opportunities within the industry of agriculture by providing scholarships that help further their education. The Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer, offers $1,500 scholarships to students pursuing a career in various sects of agriculture.
Eligibility
be a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior.
be less than 23 years of age at the time of submitting the application.
plan to attend post-secondary or trade school in the U.S.
be a full-time student who is actively attending classes.
must be an FFA Member.
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/26271/grow-ag-leaders-scholarship
Leaders Save Lives Scholarship
Due Date: January 15, 2026
Award: Up to $2,500
This scholarship is from the American Red Cross. This scholarship is open to high school and college students including trade schools or community colleges. Simply organize a blood drive within these time frames. Awards of up to $2500
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Due Date: January 12, 2026
Awards: First Place: $10,000
Second Place: $3,000
Five Finalists: $1,000
Ten Semi-Finalists: $100
Eligibility
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services and members of their families are not eligible to participate.
Requirements
The contest deadline is January 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST).
Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.
Essays must be the original work of the student. Essays are checked for AI assistance and are disqualified if AI is detected at any point in the essay or bibliography. See Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism.
Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
Essays should not include identifying information about the author.
Contest Topic
Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level.
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started
EnergyRates.ca College Scholarship
Award: $500
Due Date: January 31, 2026
This scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to enroll or students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution. This is a non-fixed scholarship. Write an essay telling where you see the future of the energy industry. Award is $500. Deadline is January 31st.
For more information visit https://energyrates.ca/energyrates-ca-scholarship/.