Scholarships

Program Guidelines

Education and technical training are important tools for today’s young people to flourish in the future. MFA Foundation scholarships are intended to help students pursue studies and develop careers that enhance rural America’s future. These scholarships are offered to high school seniors who are children or grandchildren (including step-children or step-grandchildren) of a member of MFA Agri Services Centers, MFA Oil Company Bulk Plants, or qualified customers of other MFA agencies. Applicants must be a resident of Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas or Oklahoma.

Additional information is available at participating MFA facilities. Applications will be available online and must be completed and submitted online by Feb. 15, 2023.

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Instructions to Apply 

National Farmers launched  scholarship program more than two decades ago to invest in the future of agriculture-oriented young people. Farm Kids for College Scholarship winners have pursued degrees in agronomy, agribusiness, dairy science, animal science, farm business and more. The adventures agriculture provides are many, and the Farm Kids for College contest helps students in their college pursuits at four-year colleges or technical and community colleges. “Our 2024 Farm Kids for College Scholarship competition application materials are available now, and we look forward to seeing applications from students devoted to lives in agriculture,” said Perry Garner, National Farmers national scholarship coordinator.  

High school seniors planning to earn an agricultural degree from an accredited college or university are eligible, and must submit materials by Feb. 20, 2024. Based upon competitive selection, National Farmers will announce three national scholarship winners April 9, 2024. Three winners will receive either $2500, $1500, or $1,000 toward their freshman year in college. 

To be eligible for the National Farmers Farm Kids for College Scholarship, you must: 

• Be a high school senior in the U.S. 

• Major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university In addition to the two-page application, please send: 

• Typed essays, listed below 

• Two letters of reference 

• Official high school transcript, and official GPA 

• Official ACT or SAT score 

• A recent photo for use in future scholarship promotions, member publications, social media and on our web site, nationalfarmers.com (It will only be used if you earn a scholarship. Photos will not be returned.) 

As is customary, reference letters, transcript and GPA, and official ACT or SAT score, should be sent in sealed envelopes. 

As part of the application, you are required to write two essays. The essays give our judges a picture of your understanding of complex topics in agriculture. With that in mind, please be sure to answer the questions thoroughly and to the best of your ability. Feel free to interview individuals knowledgeable in the agriculture industry, specifically in ag marketing and risk management, and use agriculture publications as sources. 

1. How can marketing production with other farmers and ranchers improve prices for grain, dairy and livestock? 

2. Choose one strategy: Niche marketing, price risk management or price negotiation. Discuss and give examples of how that strategy can increase financial rewards on an independent farm. 

(Total for both questions: 850 words minimum, 1,200 words maximum)

2024 Application 

This application needs to be completed in order to be considered for several local scholarships. These scholarships are from our own community designated for Gallatin High School Students. Complete the application and turn in to Mrs. Billings no later than February 23, 2024.

Scholarships Included

• Arland and Mary Haynes Memorial Scholarship

  • This scholarship is awarded to Gallatin High School graduating seniors who are active in their school and community and excel in the classroom.

• Lorne T. Snyder Scholarship

  • The families of William L. and Mary Ruth Hibler established this fund to honor Lorne T. Snyder.  Recipients should exhibit academic excellence, good citizenship, and strong character.  

• Thompson Scholarship

  • The Thompson Scholarship Fund was established to assist students as they prepare for their future.  Eligible students must continue their education, involved in school, and have established a good academic record.  

• Marsch Memorial Scholarship

  • This scholarship is to be awarded to a worthy student who plans to pursue further education.  This award is based on academic promise.  

• PEO 

  • This award is given by the BQ Chapter of P.E.O. Sisterhood, a "Philanthropic and Educational Organization." This scholarship will be awarded to a senior boy or girl who applies, qualifies and will be attending an accredited college or university. Criteria for selection are based upon scholastic aptitude, character, and community involvement. 

• Charles/Peggy Belshe 

  • This scholarship is offered by the family of Charles and Peggy Belshe, involved community leaders and long-time Gallatin area farmers and business owners.  Charles also was vice president of the First National Bank of Gallatin for many years before his retirement.  Selection is based upon academic grades, school and community service, and an interest in an agriculture-related career. 

• Tyler Bird Memorial 

  • This scholarship is given in memory of Tyler Alden Bird by his family. 

• Paul Worley

  • This is a yearly scholarship given in memory of former GHS science teacher, Paul Worley.  To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must have maintained a minimum of a 3.0 GPA throughout high school and participated in a minimum of two school-sponsored extracurricular activities.  Financial need will also be a significant factor.  This scholarship will be renewable for up to four years if a college GPA of 3.0 is maintained. 

• Gallatin Alumni

  • The Gallatin Alumni initiated this award to aid a graduating senior. Criteria for selection include four semesters at GHS, grade point average, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Special consideration is given to the son or daughter of a GHS alumnus.  - GHS Alumni Additional Information Sheet 

• Gallatin Rotary 

  • This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Gallatin High School graduate who has demonstrated Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self.” 

• Community Teachers Association (CTA)

  • The CTA scholarship is presented to a graduating senior of good conduct, integrity, citizenship, and perseverance.  Consideration is given to both members’ and non-members’ children and those pursuing a degree in education. 

• Terry Implement 

  • This award is given in memory of Walter Junior Terry, a 1955 graduate of Gallatin High School.  He and his wife, Nancy, long-time business owners, have supported school, church, community and civic activities in the area.  His family offers this scholarship to a graduate who has an interest in agribusiness; good citizenship, character, academics, and participation in school and community activities are also required. 

• Student Council 

  • This scholarship is made available to a member or past member of the Gallatin High School Student Council.  This award is based upon contributions to the organization, scholarship, citizenship, and extracurricular activities. 

• FBLA

  • The Gallatin Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America offers this scholarship to an outstanding senior FBLA member who has shown dedicated service to the chapter through involvement and chapter contributions, and who is planning to enter a career in the business area. 

• FCCLA 

  • The FCCLA Scholarship is awarded to a senior that is an active participant in the chapter and who demonstrates the qualities of good character, academics and excellent leadership skills. 

• Lake Viking Breakfast Club Scholarship

• Young Memorial Scholarship 

  •  The Young family and the Gallatin United Methodist Church have a developed a scholarship award for a graduating senior.  The Scholarship criteria is based on academic success, leadership, and citizenship. 

• The Steigerwalt Science Scholarship

  • The Steigerwalt Science Scholarship is for prospective students looking to further their education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics (STEAM). This scholarship is in recognition and memory of Dennis Steigerwalt’s career of teaching and his passion for his students and STEAM, Missouri Stream Team, Science Olympiad, Envirothon, canoe outings and outdoor adventures. Mr. Steigerwalt’s 40 year career in teaching started in Iowa and ended with retirement in Gallatin, Missouri. 

GHS Local Scholarship Application 

2024 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholar/Essay Application  

Purpose of Scholarship: 

In accordance with National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s (NIAAA) purpose to promote,  facilitate, and increase the knowledge and understanding of the vital role of interscholastic athletics in the educational system, this scholarship program will foster and acknowledge the partnership between the NIAAA and secondary education. The scholarships will recognize the distinguished scholastic, leadership, and citizenship attributes of high  school student athletes, and the importance of high school athletics in each student’s life. 

Criteria:  

       1. Applicant must be a Senior 

2. Applicant must have achieved at least one (1) of the following: 

(A) minimum of B+ average; 

(B) Ranked in the top 25% of class; 

(C) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading) 

3. Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport 

4. Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports 

5. Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application 

6. Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director 

7. School athletic director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association 

8. The principal or athletic director must sign the application to insure that the academic information submitted is accurate 

9. All hard copy materials must be postmarked or electronic materials sent to the NIAAA State Liaison in your respective state by your state's deadline. Select your state at the bottom of the website Scholarship Page to view your state's deadline and liaison information. 

Scholarship Awards: 

• State Winners - one male and one female will each receive a plaque recognizing  them as state winners 

• NIAAA Section Winners - one male and one female will each receive a $1,500 scholarship and a plaque recognizing them as section winners  

• National Winners one male and one female will each receive a $2,500 scholarship and a glass etching recognizing them as national winners.

Click here and download application 

Completed applications with a letter of recommendation from the A.D. should be e-mailed to:

Robert Ndessokia

robert.ndessokia@jcschools.us

The Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship Program is designed for graduating Missouri high school seniors who plan to pursue college studies in banking-related degree programs. These scholarships are made possible through the Willis W. Alexander Scholarship Fund and the John W. Rogers Memorial Scholarship Fund. Willis W. Alexander (1919-1985) was a career banker and a past president of both the American Bankers Association and MBA. Brothers John and James Rogers established the John W. Rogers Fund in 1997 in memory of their father, John W. Rogers, who was a career banker and past MBA president. These one-time $1,000 scholarships are awarded to seven Missouri high school students per year for first semester college tuition, books and fees. The deadline to submit 2024 application forms is Friday, March 1. 

MBF Scholarship Application 

You can find several area scholarships that you may be eligible for using Scholar-link.  Visit www.cfnwmo.org and Click on the Scholar-link in the top right hand corner of the webpage.  Read the instructions and continue with the qualifying questions..  You will then be paired with any scholarships that you qualify for. The deadline for the majority of the scholarships is 3/1/2024. 

The following are Scholar-link scholarships that are available for Gallatin students:

*ALLEN, MOLLIE J. AND NELSON G. EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

*MIDLAND EMPIRE SAFETY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP 

*DAVIS, TYLER (SAYRE) MEMORIAL WRESTLING SCHOLARSHIP

*FDH  SCHOLARSHIP

*PAUL, THOMAS M MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

1. Deadline for scholarship applications is March 8, 2024 (NO EXCEPTIONS).

2. Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms, evidence

of GPA, etc.). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

3. If any question does not apply to you in this application please put N/A in the space.

4. Type or print legibly, illegible applications will be returned to you.

5. You will be notified by phone or email in regards to the status of your application by May 1st.

6. If you have any questions about the application, contact Administrator, RaCail King at the phone number above.

The Daviess County Health Department scholarship was established in 2017. The mission of this scholarship is to

provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, trade schools

and universities and are entering a health related career field of study.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is based on academic performance, leadership potential, and participation in community

volunteer hours.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The Daviess County Health Department awards scholarships on the basis of a comprehensive process. Areas that

are reviewed by the Board of Trustees include, but are not limited to the following: Academic Accomplishments,

Community Service, References, and Personal Essay. Scholarship funds of $1,000.00 are paid directly to the school.

CRITERIA

 Applicants must have permanent residence in Daviess County, Missouri, and must be a permanent resident of

the United States.

 Applicants must be completing or have completed high school successfully with a minimum unweighted GPA

of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

 Applicants must be accepted as a full time student at a college, university, or trade school program for the

upcoming academic semester.

 Applicant must be studying a health related field.

 Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship Application by Friday March 8, 2024.

TIMELINE

 Applications are due by end of business day March 8, 2024.

 Applicants are notified if awarded a scholarship by May 1, 2024.

Click here for Application 

Scholarship Application

The deadline to submit the application is second Saturday in March

The application will provide you with the information needed to apply for a College Scholarship through the Missouri Women’s Golf Education Association (MWGEA). The applicant must be a female residing in the state of Missouri. Applicants must be a United States Citizen. Deadline to submit the application is the second Saturday in March each year.

Website

 Application 

Several $1000 scholarships will be awarded to Missouri students.  Applications will only be accepted using the online link. 

The following are eligibility guidelines to be considered for the MAMIC HIGH SCHOOL Scholarship :

• Candidate must be a graduating high school senior living in Missouri.

• Candidate must be attending a Missouri high school.

• Candidate must have successful admission to a college, university, community college, or vocational school in Missouri.

• Candidate must submit the MAMIC High School Scholarship application with copy of high school transcript and photo by the official deadline.

MAMIC Scholarship Application 

Scholarship amounts may vary based on the number of applicants.

Mission Statement: 

The goal of this scholarship program is to

recognize students in an FFA Trapshooting program in the State of Missouri.

Students who receive a scholarship must use it to further their education at

a two or four year college, university, technical or specialty school.

Eligibility/Criteria: 

Secondary students must be an FFA Trap Team

member, a high school senior and eligible to graduate the current year for

which the award is being made with a GPA of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.

Tom Burtch Memorial Scholarship Application 

THE FOLLOWING SHOULD APPLY: Female, graduating high school seniors that reside in one of the following

counties in Missouri: Andrew, Nodaway, Buchanan, Holt, DeKalb, Gentry, Atchison, Worth, Clinton, Harrison,

Daviess, Caldwell, Grundy, Platte, Clay or Livingston. To be eligible for consideration the applicant must have a

GPA of greater than or equal to a 3.0 on the scale of 4.0 (an official transcript must be attached), must be attending

an accredited college or university, must be pursuing a degree in business or finance and must have a

recommendation letter written by a mentor/professional with good knowledge of the applicant’s character.

Applications MUST be completed and postmarked by March 28th, 2024. Limit all information on application to

Grades 9 - 12only. (NOTE: You may use the back of the application if you require additional space.) Please mail

completed application to: Nodaway Valley Bank, ATTN: Terri Dawson , 304 N. Main, PO Box 700, Maryville, MO

64468.

Scholarship Application 

Our program awards valuable monetary scholarships to deserving student applicants within our service area, covering northern Missouri and southern Iowa. With a commitment to local education, we select one outstanding applicant from each branch location listed below:

Unionville (Putnam County R-1)

Mercer/Princeton (North Mercer R-3, Princeton R-5)

Trenton (Grundy County R-5, Trenton R-9)
Bethany (South Harrison R-2, Ridgeway R-5, North Harrison R-3, Cainsville R-1, Gilman City R-4)
Centerville, IA (Centerville, Moulton-Udell, Moravia, Seymour)
Gallatin/Jamesport (Gallatin R-5, Tri-County R-7, North Daviess R-3, Winston R-6, Pattonsburg R-2)
Leon, IA (Central Decatur, Lamoni, Mormon Trail)

Selection Process

Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, community activities and leadership, and school activities and leadership. Each recipient will received a $500 scholarship upon completion of their first semester of further education.

Individuals who are enlisting in full time military duties are equally entitled to apply for the scholarship. If their application is selected, they will receive their scholarship upon satisfactory completion of basic training or equivalent and upon assignment of duty station. 

Individuals with parents, siblings or grandparents working for Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri are not eligible to apply. 

To Apply click here  

The I-35 Cattlemen’s Association would like to offer multiple scholarships to graduating seniors. The monetary amounts will be decided by the board based on number and quality of applications. The scholarship guidelines and application are below.

All applications are due via email or postal mail by Friday, March 29, 2024 to:

Mandi Bird

18331 Titan Ave

Gallatin, MO 64640

OR

Mandi.bird.9112@gmail.com

Questions can be directed to:

Mandi Bird

I-35 Cattlemen’s Secretary

Cell: 660-605-0846

I-35 Cattlemen's Association Application 

The Gallatin MOB Squad would like to offer scholarships to 2024 graduating students. The scholarship guidelines and application are enclosed. All applications are due via email or postal mail by Saturday, March 30, 2024. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must have actively participated in at least one athletic activity each high school year.

Return completed applications to:

MOB Squad

26997 285th St

Gallatin, MO 64640

(660) 605-1767

OR

gallatinmomobsquad@gmail.com

Gallatin MOB Squad Scholarship Application 

*BTC Bank Presidents Memorial Scholarship –This $5,000.00 one-time scholarship was established to honor past presidents of BTC Bank and to help prepare the next generation of finance and agriculture leaders. Students must be going into agriculture or finance studies.

*BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp EverFi Scholarship –This one-time scholarship will award three top applicants that have earned certification in the EverFi Financial Education Program provided to your school by BTC Bank.  First Place: $2,500.00 Second Place: $1,500.00 Third Place: $1,000.00

Apply Here 

The Daviess County Junior Livestock Show Board gives this award to a graduating senior who has exhibited livestock in our county and shows leadership, citizenship and cooperation. 

DC Jr. Livestock Scholarship 

North Central Missouri College Foundation announces NCMC Foundation Scholarship application deadline of 4:30 p.m. on April 1, 2024, for the 2024-2025 academic year. Any student planning to attend NCMC full-time in the fall is strongly encouraged to apply.

“The Foundation requires only one online application, which puts students in the running for all the scholarships they may qualify for,” indicated NCMC Scholarship Coordinator Kristi Varner. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the Foundation will award over $260,000 in scholarships due to the generosity of many supporters who believe in investing in NCMC students. I encourage students to apply early, as an essay is required.

Incoming, returning, or transferring students can access and complete the scholarship application through www.ncmissouri.edu/foundation/foundation-scholarships/.  

Vennis and Clara Croy were farmers and lifelong supporters of education and agriculture.  They were especially strong supporters of the Gallatin FFA Chapter and the Daviess County Junior Livestock Show.  In order to preserve their memory and honor their commitment to learning, the Croy family will present a scholarship to deserving seniors at Gallatin High School. 

Application 

The Daviess County Genealogical Society will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from a

high school in Daviess County. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and an interest in history.

The completed application, along with the required essay and a high school transcript, must be

submitted to your school guidance counselor no later than April 1st, 2024. One applicant from each

school will be chosen by the social studies department teacher(s) to be sent on to the Genealogical

Society Scholarship Committee for final judging. This committee will select one county winner for a

$500 award.

DCGS Application 

Rock Chalk Patrick McBroom Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of Patrick McBroom by his parents, Laura Hoyle and Kerry McBroom, and his siblings Morgan, Keegan, and Channing.  Patrick was a member of the 2016 graduating class.  He passed away on January 26, 2015.  Patrick taught us all to “Live in the Moment” and to enjoy each day to the fullest.

Application 

The Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains is once again offering the BBB Student of Integrity Scholarships to high school seniors residing in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska or South Dakota. Last year’s scholarship recipients were prominently featured on the cover of the Midlands Business Journal. 

2024 BBB STUDENT OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIPS

We are excited to announce that 15 high school seniors from BBB Midwest Plains’ service area — Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota ­— will each be awarded $2,000 scholarships. These scholarships are designed to recognize students who embody ethical behavior and personal integrity, demonstrating traits such as humility, courage, compassion and respect for their peers, teachers and community — the core values of the BBB.

Students are not required to be nominated to apply, but if you wish to nominate a specific student, you may do so here. 

The application can be accessed here.

To be considered by the judges, applications must be submitted by April 5, 2024.

Scholarship winners will be publicly announced in late April.

For additional information, please contact BBB Communications at communications@bbbinc.org. 

This scholarship is presented to First Christian Church Youth members by the youth group and its leaders. The recipient(s) of this award must be college or vocational school bound and of high moral character. 

FCC Youth Scholarship Application 

Cameron Regional Medical Center Scholarship Information

Candidates for CRMC scholarships must be graduating high school seniors entering a health care field of study on a full-time basis in the upcoming fall. Eligibility will be based upon residency, with one $1,000 scholarship available to a student living in each of the five Missouri counties of Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, and Harrison, plus one $1,000 scholarship available to a CRMC employee’s child. In the event of a tie, awards may be split between two or more students within a county. Applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered to CRMC prior to the deadlines noted on the downloadable application.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. STUDENT MUST RESIDE IN CALDWELL, CLINTON, DAVIESS, DEKALB, OR HARRISON COUNTY IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE. THIS APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED TO CRMC NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 2024 OR HAND-DELIVERED TO CRMC NO LATER THAN 3:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 2024.

Scholarship Requirements

Final selection of recipients will be based on the following criteria: A minimum ACT score of 20, high school grade point average, goals, school/community involvement, earning/saving efforts, and need. Awards will be subject to the existence of qualified candidates, and payments will be made directly to the involved educational institution upon receipt of the student’s proof of enrollment.

These scholarships are RENEWABLE for an additional three years, provided the following criteria are met:
1) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better;
2) Maintaining enrollment in an acceptable healthcare field of study; and
3) The applicant must take responsibility for initiating the renewal process by providing CRMC with proof of No. 1 and No. 2 on or before August 1 of each of the three subsequent years of his/her continuing studies.

In order to keep the administration of this program as clear-cut and straightforward as possible, there will be no exceptions to any of the above guidelines, criteria, and/or deadlines.

Click here to download Application 

Applicants are considered based on financial need, grades, and extracurricular involvement. This Scholarship will be for $1,000.00 and the scholarship recipient will be notified.

**Recipient agrees to attend the Daviess County Business Women’s meeting in June

DCBW Scholarship Application