MSBA FutureBuilders Belcher Scholarship

Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026 to the WHS Counseling Office

A district nominee will be selected by the school board after November 13, and then that nominee will be contacted to officially submit their application.

Award: $1,000 (regional winner) $1,500 (statewide winner)

The MSBA John T. Belcher Memorial Scholarship fund was established in memory of John T. Belcher, a former vice president with the investment banking firm of Dain Bosworth Incorporated. Belcher was instrumental in developing a number of innovative financing programs which improved the learning environment for thousands of Missouri public school students. Each year, FutureBuilders awards over $12,000 in scholarships to students in MSBA's member districts.  The scholarship is shifting focus away from academics to instead consider resilience, perseverance, and determination.

A fillable pdf application has been posted in the Class of 2027 Google Classroom for students to type to complete and print.  Two letters of recommendation are also required.  See Mrs. Kertz for more information.

James Alan Cox Foundation for Students with Photojournalist Scholarship

Deadline: November 15, 2026

Award :$2,500

These scholarships are open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. This scholarship is also open to students attending technical or trade schools. This is a photojournalism application. Must be a citizen of the United States. Awards of $2500. Deadline is November 15th. 

For more information visit https://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/apply

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

OPENS November 1, 2026, Applications DUE January 31, 2026

See the following link for more updated information on November 1, 2026. https://dar.academicworks.com/

You can pick up an information packet in the Counseling office on or after November 1, 2026. 

Cooke College Scholarship Program

Deadline: November 11, 2026

The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Senior standing - Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in Spring 2027

• Fall College Enrollment – Plan to enroll full-time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in fall 2027.

• GPA – Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.75 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). 

• Test Scores- Submit standardized test scores from one of the following: SAT,ACT, AP or IB exam. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of t hese tests to submit the score.

• Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need- We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. during the selection proces, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the sudent and the students parents. 

Program Experience

Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational experience – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships they may receive. This highly competitive scholarship includes:

• Up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school.

• Ability to pursue any area of study.

• Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid.

• Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the student experience.

Two Academic Recommendations: A complete application includes two academic recommendations which will be submitted through Common App. One recommendation must be from an 11th grade teacher in a core academic subject (English/language arts, mathematics, social studies/history, science, or foreign language). A second recommendation can come from another core subject teacher or professor who has worked with you any time since ninth grade. Both recommenders should be well-acquainted with your academic performance and character, and should be able to discuss your progress through class curriculum, challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and your overall academic engagement.

One Counselor Recommendation: In addition to your academic recommendations, you are required to submit one counselor recommendation from your high school counselor through the Common App. If there is no Counselor at your school, you may list your principal or other school official, international or domestic, who has overseen your academic progress. You will also be required to invite this person to complete the School Report on the Recommenders and FERPA section located on the My Colleges tab.

School Report: A School Report or School Profile is a document from your school, usually from the school counselor’s or registrar’s office, that includes information about the student body, the types of classes offered by your school, and other important data on the offerings available there. In Common App, the application requires that you invite your school counselor to submit this document to your application portal.

Transcripts: You must submit unofficial transcripts and self-report your courses/grades accurately in Common App. If you are chosen as a semifinalist, we may request an official copy of your transcript later in the review process.

Test Score(s): You must submit standardized test score(s) from one of the following: SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of these tests and submit the score.

Click here to read more and apply: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/ 

THE ANDREW FLUSCHE UNDERGRAD SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

Deadline: November 30, 2026

Award: The winner receives $500 to put towards higher education

The Flusche & Fitzgerald Scholarship Contest requires students to raise awareness about different legal issues. Applicants must create a public service advertisement video (PSA) about this prompt: What should motorists do while driving if they see a law enforcement vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road? 

ELIGIBILITY:

United States citizens or lawful residents who are:

• Accepted into a U.S. college, university, graduate school, or trade school.

• Enrolled in a U.S. college, university, or trade school.

GUIDELINES:

We want to see how creative and convincing you can be with your video. Make sure it is geared toward your peers. Videos can be technical, narrative, documentary, fiction or any other video style you can think of. Video selfies will not be considered. Be creative! The video must be your original creation

VIDEOS WILL BE JUDGED ON:

Your PSA will be judged on the level of creativity and persuasiveness, as well as how informative it is.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Follow these directions precisely. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be disqualified.

• Create your video and make sure it is no longer than TWO minutes.

• Upload your video to YouTube.

• In the YouTube description of the video, include a link to this page.

• Once your video has been uploaded, fill out the Application Form at the bottom of this page. Be sure to complete all fields AND attach proof of acceptance or enrollment at your higher education school.

• Questions should only be emailed to reception@andrewflusche.com. Do not call with questions.

By submitting your application, you are giving Flusche & Fitzgerald the permission to use and display your video for marketing and promotional purposes

Submissions will not be accepted without proof of acceptance or enrollment of the school in which you attend.

One winner will be selected by December 31, 2026 . If the selected winner does not claim their prize within 2 weeks of being contacted, we will pick a new winner.

If you’re not admitted to college yet, there will be another round for the scholarship next semester.

STOP! Before you submit your application, have you read the guidelines above? Not all websites have up-to-date and correct information. The following will not be accepted:

Submission without a college acceptance letter or proof of enrollment

For more information: https://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/

You can get an information sheet in the Counseling office.

Hagan Scholarship

Application opens: September 1, 2026

Application deadline: December 1, 2026

Award: Up to $60,000 (Undergraduate)

For the 2027 – 2028 Academic Year.

Applicant must create a Username and Password to access the Application. 

Applicant must attend an eligible public high school. 

Tips on how to prepare and submit a successful application.

Applicant must provide a personal email address that will be valid for one year. 

The Application Link and Scholar Portal Link are different. Only Hagan Scholars can access the Scholar Portal. 

Hagan Scholarship Brochure. An overview of the scholarship, eligibility, responsibilities and benefits.

“Hagan Scholar Testimonials”

Hagan Scholarships are awarded in May 1st, 2027 

Finalists eligible for but not awarded a Hagan Scholarship will receive $2,000.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

2. Must attend an Eligible Public High School.

3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.

4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation.

5. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.

6. Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to each fall semester in college. Employment must be regularly scheduled work performed under supervision for compensation.

7. Applicant’s Household Income reported for Federal Income Tax Purposes must not exceed $85,000.

8. Must provide a complete copy of the FAFSA SAR showing the EFC.

9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

10. Must not have a felony conviction.

The intended recipient of a Hagan Scholarship is a high-achieving goal driven student having a genuine financial need in order to attend college.

Application Timeline

1. Application available September 1, 2026.

2. Application Submittal Deadline December 1, 2026.

3. Applications reviewed for eligibility.

4. All applicants notified of their status. 

5. Finalists provide supplemental information.

6. Finalist information processed.

7. Scholarships awarded

8. All Finalists notified of their status. 

 Decisions made by HSF are final and not subject to appeal. Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice. 

For more information: https://haganscholarships.org/

You can pick up a brochure in the Counseling Office.