On this page you will find different scholarship opportunities. Scholarships are sorted by the month in which they are due. You will want to check ahead so you don't miss anything! As our office receives updated information, this page will be updated. Please check back often.
*Pay close attention to the due date and if your application needs to be mailed and/or emailed to a certain place OR if the scholarship needs to be turned into Mrs. Sides.
The following databases can be useful for your scholarship search! The majority of colleges have their own scholarships and information about those can be found on your college's website, usually under "Financial Aid" or "Scholarship" links.
Flourish Initiative Scholarship Program (Technical and Trade Scholarship)
Deadline: Due by the 25th of each month and will be reviewed by the 5th of the following month.
What is Flourish?
Flourish is an independent nonprofit organization serving youth encountering educational and economic barriers. It was initially founded by employees of Veterans United Home Loans and their values and commitment to enhance lives, and sponsored by the Veterans United Foundation.
Our Impact
Flourish focuses on providing resources to individuals in Boone County, MO. We’ve provided housing, scholarships, and other resources for hundreds of youth since our beginning in 2019. Our purpose is to interrupt cycles of poverty and support youth however we can as they work toward a better future.
The Flourish Initiative, in partnership with Veterans United Home Loans and Veterans United Foundation, funds scholarship opportunities for students in Boone County, MO.
Technical and Trade Scholarship
We are excited to learn more about you and see if you are a good fit for our program! While we are looking for people who are passionate, results driven, and eager to learn, we have a few requirements that need to be met in order to be eligible:
Currently pursuing a Trade/Technical/Certificate Program within 30-miles of Boone County
Between the ages of 18-24 years old at the time of applying
U.S. citizen by date of award
We ask that they meet one or more of the following:
Experiencing education or career barriers
First-generation college student
Application:
We want to get to know you as a student and as a professional, but it’s also important that you talk about what makes you an awesome individual.
Just some basic housekeeping items before you start your application:
We recommend you type your answers in another document and copy/paste your responses into this form. Your answers will NOT save if you leave or refresh this page.
We strongly encourage that you complete your FAFSA prior to completing this form.
Your 2025-2026 FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) or Student Aid Estimator is needed for this application. If you have not completed the FAFSA, you can use the Student Aid Estimator Tool to calculate your SAI.
Once you complete the application and upload the requested documents, please hit “submit” at the bottom of the screen. After you submit your application, congrats! You’ll be redirected to a confirmation screen.
Application sections:
Personal and Demographic Information
Educational Information
Financial Information
3 Short Answer Prompts
Documents (Resume & FAFSA) to Attach
Application is online and can be found HERE.
Navy ROTC Scholarship
Deadline:
Benefits of the Navy ROTC Scholarship:
Full tuition coverage
Monthly stipend for living expenses
Book and lab fee allowances
Leadership training and professional development
Guaranteed career opportunities as a Navy Officer upon graduation
Minimum Requirements:
U.S. citizenship
High school GPA of 2.5 or higher (varies by program)
Qualifying SAT, ACT, or ASVAB scores
Commitment to participate in the Navy ROTC program during college
If you have any questions, please reach out to HMC Sherry Meadows (NROTC Coordinator/E-Talent) sherry.l.meadows.mil@us.navy.mil
(314)-708-5583
Belcher Scholarship
Deadline to turn application into Mrs. Sides = November 12, 2025.
Missouri School Board Association offers this scholarship each year in memory of John T. Belcher. This is how this scholarship is structured:
Submit scholarship to Mrs. Sides by the local posted deadline. All seniors received an email copy of this application.
Hallsville Board of Education will select 1 student to represent Hallsville to compete for a $1,000 scholarship for our region. Missouri is divided up into 17 regions. so there will be several school districts submitting students for this level.
Students that are selected for their region are also considered for an additional $1,500 scholarship at the state level. One student will receive the state level scholarship.
Students are judged on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular activities, leadership, and the quality of an essay.
Local student selected at the December Board of Education Meeting. From there, the selected student will copy / paste their application to an electronic application to be submitted to MSBA.
American Legion - Oratorical Contest
Entry deadline: November 30, 2025
This is a speech contest offered to high school students with awards ranging from $2000 - $5,000 at the state finals. Students will compete and potentially advance to higher levels. The purpose of the contest is to develop knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution, the ability to think and speak clearly and critically, and the acceptance of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. The Legion contest is a partner with the National Speech & Debate Association, the honor society for high-school students (formerly the National Forensic League).
Application can be found HERE.
Additional information can be found HERE.
Missouri Association of Fairs and Festivals - Public Speaking Contest
Deadline: December 29, 2025
The Missouri Association of Fairs and Festivals offers scholarships through for students associated with it's member Fairs and Festivals.
The Missouri Association of Fairs and Festivals annual Public Speaking contest which begins at the local level and continues through to the state finals which is held at the annual association convention in February of each year. The Mofairs Public Speaking Contest is designed to develop agriculture leadership, provide for member participation in public speaking activities, and stimulate interest in leadership in general. The final contest is held each year in connection with the Mofairs Annual Convention scheduled at the Margaritaville Lake Resort Osage Beach, Missouri.
GENERAL PLAN All preliminary contests are for local participation and are held under the direction of the county fair concerned. These events finalize in the state contest held at the MAFF annual convention. All county contests must follow same rules as the MoFairs Public Speaking Contest finals.
AWARD LEVELS
Three scholarships will be awarded based on the judges determination.
1st Place - $1,500.00 and award plaque
2nd Place - $ 900.00 and award plaque
3rd Place - $ 600.00 and award plaque
ELIGIBILTY
The state contest will be limited to participation by one student representing any FAIR or FESTIVAL. The sponsoring event must be a current member of the association.
The contest is open to students who are currently enrolled in grades 9 through 12 during the 2025 – 2026 school year. Previous state winners (first place, second place, or third place) will not be eligible to compete again.
Each contestants manuscript will be the result of the students OWN EFFORTS. It is expected that each contestant will take advantage of all available training facilities in their local area in developing their speaking ability. Facts and working data may be secured from any source but must be related to fairs and agriculture. Topics of a non agriculture nature will be disqualified.
Contestants who compete must submit to the MoFairs office the following materials.
a) Four double-spaced typewritten copies of their speech on 8 1/2 x 11 paper, each copy bound by a staple.
b) Date and location of qualifying contest
c) A complete and accurate bibliography used in writing the speech.
d) A signed copy of the originality form as provided.
e) All contestants in the MoFairs Public Speaking Contest shall give credit to others where any direct quotes, phrases, or special dates are used in their manuscript in order to not be guilty of plagiarism. Failure to do so will automatically disqualify a contestant
Entry deadline is December 29, 2025.
Go HERE for additional information and the application.
AGC MO - Associated General Contractors of America - Missouri Chapter Education Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2025
The AGC of Missouri Education Foundation sponsors a scholarship program that helps to provide individuals with financial assistance so that they can pursue careers within a broad spectrum of career opportunities in the construction industry.
Scholarships Awarded:
Young Executives Club Scholarship
Construction Leadership Council Scholarship
Education Foundation Scholarship
Please go here for the application and additional information.
Scholarship Awards
Each application will be considered for one of the three scholarships listed above. You need only submit one application. At the discretion of AGC of Missouri Education Foundation, multiple awards of each scholarship listed above are available based upon merit, in the following amounts:
College Scholarship: $2,000 (multiple awards)
Skilled Trades /Vo-Tech Scholarship: $1,000 (multiple awards)
College Scholarship - Applicants MUST attend a Missouri college, university or other eligible school or such an institution which is located in a state contiguous to Missouri, on a full time basis. The applicant’s field of study MUST be in construction or a construction related field. Use this application for a degree awarded program.
Skilled Trades /Vo-Tech Scholarship - Applicants MUST attend a Department of Labor registered Apprenticeship Program or pursuing a program requiring one academic year or more for certification at an institution which is located in a state contiguous to Missouri, on a full time basis. Use this application for a degree awarded program.
Graduating high school seniors and college students attending accredited universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational or technical schools, and DOL registered Apprenticeship programs are eligible to apply. Vocational and technical school students MUST be pursuing a program requiring one academic year or more for certification. Only apprentices or students pursuing certification in skilled trades related to construction will be considered for the Skilled Trades /Vo-Tech Scholarship.
Applicants MUST desire a career in the construction industry upon graduation. Eligibility is not limited to students pursuing technical degrees. The AGC of Missouri Education Foundation retains the right to determine if a major or program in which the student is enrolled meets this eligibility requirement.
Applicant MUST be a U.S. citizen or documented permanent resident of the United States (i.e. must possess a “permanent resident” card).
Missouri Association of Fairs and Festivals Past President's Scholarship
Deadline: January 4, 2026
The Missouri Association of Fairs & Festivals (MAFF) Past Presidents Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce 2025-2026 applications are available for the $1,000 scholarship.
Applicants must be an active participant of a MAFF member fair to be eligible for this scholarship.
Among other requirements, a two-page essay composed by the applicant must be submitted with the application. The essay should emphasize applicant’s personal growth and development, leadership and community service experiences including 4-H, FFA and/or other service organizations. Applicant should explain how receiving this scholarship would allow recipient to improve the county fair in the future. Successful applicant must demonstrate their support of school, community, and the fair/festival environment.
Application and other information can be found HERE.
Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship
Due: January 16, 2026
High school seniors through college juniors pursuing any ag-related field of study at a trade school, community college, or four-year college or university can apply now through January 10, 2025.
Scholarship Requirements:
Member of Future Farmers of America
Minimum 2.50 GPA
Resident of the U.S.
Graduating high school senior, community college student, or college freshman, sophomore, or junior
Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree in a field of agriculture
Full Time student
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Aged 23 or younger
Go here for more information.
Optimist International Essay Contest
Application & Essay Due to Mrs. Sides: January 09, 2026
A local scholarship can be awarded to a Hallsville student with the chance to compete for an additional $2,500 at the district level. This contest is open to all students ages 19 and under. This is not a senior only scholarship opportunity.
Between 700 - 800 words
Topic: "How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me"
Click here for the application and information including the scoring rubric.
MO JCI Senate Scholarship Program
Deadline: Must be POSTMARKED by January 12, 2026
**There are two scholarships - One for college bound students and one for technical school!
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university. Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited vocational or industrial school. 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.
Link to the scholarship website with the application and instructions can be found HERE.
One thing not on the application is that each applicant needs to include an official ACT score if they want to be considered for the National Scholarship.
There is also a scholarship offered for students who choose to go to a trade/technical school.
Karen D Brinkman Scholarship
Deadline: Emailed or postmarked by January 15, 2026
The Karen D Brinkman Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to students wishing to pursue a degree in an Agriculture course of study at a properly accredited college or university.
Required documents to submit: application form, 1-page essay, 2 letters of recommendation, resume, and transcript
Detailed information can be found here
Application can be found here
National FFA Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or FFA Alumni in college, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million.
Details and Application can be found HERE.
Missouri Broadcasters Association Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 15, 2026
The Missouri Broadcasters Association provides scholarships to assist Missouri students enrolled in broadcast/digital media degree programs at public or private colleges/universities. High school seniors who have yet to enroll in college classes may apply, but will be required to show proof of enrollment before receiving the scholarship funds.
Must be a Missouri resident.
Must be currently attending a Missouri college, university or accredited tech/trade school or be a graduating high school senior who has been admitted to a Missouri institution of higher learning.
Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a broadcast/digital media or related curriculum, which provides training and expertise applicable to a broadcast/digital media operation.
Please Include:
A completed application.
Two letters of recommendation.
An essay no longer than three pages. Please see the application for subjects that must be addressed
A transcript showing your current GPA. Transcript should include the most recent completed semester/quarter.
Applicants must submit all materials by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The MBA selection committee will use the following information during its evaluation process:
The applicant’s curriculum and career goals.
Clarity of thought and expression.
Letters of recommendation.
Community involvement and extracurricular activities.
Financial need. (While not a primary consideration, applicants should provide information as to how their education is funded.)
Multiple awards may be assigned each year and the amount of the scholarship will vary. This is a renewable scholarship, provided qualification standards are maintained. Recipients wishing to renew their scholarship must reapply each academic year.
Go HERE for the scholarship application
Missouri Sheep Producers Scholarship
Deadline: Must be postmarked by January 15, 2026
The Missouri Sheep Producers is awarded 4 $500 scholarships and applicants must be or have been a 4-H or FFA member with a sheep project or have been involved with the sheep industry for at least three years.
Scholarship Guidelines and Application can be found HERE.
Contact Christy Green by email at mosheepproducers@gmail.com or 573-578-0497 with questions.
Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship
Deadline: Must be POSTMARKED by January 15, 2026
The Missouri State Fair Foundation Youth in Agriculture Committee monitors and selects the award winners for this scholarship.
Students must:
Participate and are active participants in 4H and/or FFA at the time the scholarship is awarded.
Individuals must have participated in the Missouri State Fair as a youth exhibitor in the FFA or 4-H divisions. (Livestock and/or Building)
Individuals must be high school seniors at time of application and be an active 4-H or FFA member at the time that the scholarship is awarded. Active membership is based on the national constitution guidelines for FFA and state guidelines for 4-H.
Details and Application can be found HERE.
Missouri Society of CPAs (MOCPA) Scholarship
Deadline: January 16, 2026
High school seniors are eligible to receive $500 toward their college education. Applicants must be:
MOCPA high school student members, which is free of charge. Link below.
Recommended by an educator, school counselor, or school administrator;
Missouri residents (or child of a MOCPA member);
High school seniors during the 2023-2024 school year;
Enrolled in a college/university in Missouri (after high school graduation); and
Declared as an accounting major.
High school winners are selected based on a point system, rating their GPA, ACT or SAT, written statement, educator recommendation, and leadership potential (honors, awards and activities).
MOCPA Website with more information and the application information can be found HERE.
Boone Electric: Bob Alderson Community Trust Scholarship
Due to Boone Electric: Jan. 30, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
This $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to one student from each of the 10 Boone County High Schools.
One Hallsville student will be selected to receive this scholarship and it will be payable directly to the accredited post secondary institution within the US.
No additional items may be attached. You must type directly on this document.
Boone Electric prefers you email directly to them.
Here is the link to the Boone Electric Website.
You will find the application here.
DAR Scholarship (State and National Scholarships)
Deadline for online submission January 31, 2026
Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English.
DAR’s scholarships are awarded and judged without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
Applicants are only eligible to receive one scholarship from the DAR.
CLICK HERE for the application and more information. Please note there are MULTIPLE scholarships on this page!
(Local Committee Chair): Sally Crow gscrow@charter.net 573-881-0058
Project 21 Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 1, 2026
The Missouri Gaming Association is pleased to announce the 2026 Project 21 Scholarship Program. The goal of the scholarship program is to not only to inform our youth that it is not permissible in Missouri for persons under the age of 21 to gamble in a casino, but also to educate them about the dangers and consequences associated with underage gambling.
The Project 21 Scholarship Program provides Missouri students an opportunity to disseminate their message by writing an article or creating a poster or video addressing the issue of underage gambling. One (1) $2,500.00 first prize scholarship and Three (3) $1,500.00 second prize scholarships will be awarded.
The article, poster or video entry, completed application and other required documentation as outlined in the attached application must be received by FEBRUARY 1, 2026.
Application can be found HERE.
William H Cooper Leadership Scholarship (First State Community Bank)
Due to Mrs. Sides: February 2, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
Plans to further their education in a business related field at a 2-year or 4-year institution.
No minimum GPA or need basis, just based on leadership.
Application Process:
Complete the Scholarship Application and obtain a written recommendation from a teacher.
Submit completed application and a signed/sealed letter of recommendation from a teacher/guidance counselor/school administrator to their high school counselor by February 1st.
Semifinalists will be contacted via email by February 14th with instructions on how to complete a series of essay questions. Essay questions are developed and administered on Qualtrics software.
4 finalists will be notified no later than March 20th and asked to come to Farmington for a personal interview on April 2nd Travel expenses have been reimbursed in past years for the applicants determined by estimating the number of miles traveled by the applicant to Farmington multiplied by the current IRS mileage rate. At the end of the interview, each finalist will be asked the same final question involving an ethical scenario.
This is a $5000 scholarship, paid in $2500 increments directly to the school, over a two year period for the recipient. An alternate will be awarded $1250.
The fillable application can be accessed on our website.
GFWC Scholarship of Tuesday Club Chapter of Columbia, MO Scholarship
Deadline: February 3, 2026 (by mail or email)
The GFWC Tuesday Club of Columbia, Missouri, offers a scholarship for young women who are high school seniors in a public high school in Boone County. Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through their public high school guidance offices.
The award will contribute a one-time scholarship, a minimum of $500.00, for one young woman entering her first year in an accredited post-secondary institution in Missouri. The scholarship amount may increase if more funds are available.
Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 (one-time award)
ELIGIBILITY: Young woman graduating from a Boone County high school in 2026 and entering her first year in an accredited post-secondary institution in 2026 in Missouri.
CRITERIA: The scholarship is primarily based on volunteerism and community service, which is a hallmark of this Tuesday Club and its national organization GFWC-the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. GFWC, founded in 1890 during the Progressive Movement, is a federation of over 3,000 local women's clubs which promote civic improvements through the volunteer service of its more than 100,000 members.
Criteria for evaluating applicants are as follows:
Volunteerism and Community Service
Essay
Range of Activities
Proposed Focus of Study
Counselor Reference
DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Completed applications, including essay and counselor reference form, must be submitted by email to sbnichols06@gmail.com or postmarked on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to GFWC, c/o Susan Nichols, 1817 Katy Lane, Columbia, MO, 65203-5443.
Application can be found HERE.
Dr. Darrell "Jack" Holley/M.U.S.I.C. Scholarship
February 5, 2026 - Due to Mrs. Sides
February 13, 2026 - Post marked deadline from Counseling Office (only 1 application from HHS will be sent on to be considered)
This is not a "music" scholarship! MUSIC stands for Missouri United School Insurance Council which is our school insurance. Because Hallsville uses this insurance, ALL our students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Six scholarships in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded to students who graduate from a MUSIC member district (Hallsville). Hallsville is only allowed to select one student to submit. Interested students should complete the PDF fillable application and return it to Mrs. Sides by the early deadline for consideration. There is a required letter of recommendation you must include upon submission. You should request that letter of recommendation a couple of weeks in advance from the teacher / counselor / administrator of your choosing.
Click here for the application.
Don Day Agribusiness and Bioscience Scholarship
Deadline: February 6, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
This $1,000 scholarship is for a student from Boone County that also plans to attend a college in Boone County.
Applicants must be majoring in an Agriculture or a Bioscience related field at one of the following institutions: Central Methodist University, Columbia College, Moberly Area Community College, Stephens College, or the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Application can be picked up in the HHS Counseling Office.
The application should be e-mailed to jamie@columbiamochamber.com or mailed to:
Columbia Chamber of Commerce: Don Day Agribusiness & Bioscience Scholarship
Attn: Jamie Martin
300 S Providence Rd
P.O. Box 1016
Columbia, MO 65205-1016
Missouri Corn Scholarships
Deadline: Feb. 13, 2026
This year, the Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council will award seven deserving college juniors and high school seniors $1000 scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants must submit an application form, official high school or college transcript and at least one letter of recommendation to the Missouri Corn office by February 14, 2025.
More details about the scholarship and the application can be found here
Chariton Valley Scholarships
Applications Due: February 14, 2026
Chariton Valley is committed to strengthening our rural communities, building lasting relationships and helping promising students pursue their dreams.
Each year we offer 5 $500 local scholarships in addition to the Foundation for Rural Service National Scholarship opportunity to area high school seniors.
*The value of the scholarships ranges from $500-9.000 based on a variety of criteria.
**One application qualifies a student for all available FRS scholarships.
Applications for 2025 Scholarships are now being accepted.
Students attending a 2-year, 4-year, or vocational college or university are all encouraged to apply.
Please note to be eligible, it is required that parents or guardians of those applying are Chariton Valley phone, internet, or cable customers. Students of Chariton Valley Employees may apply for the FRS National Scholarship but are not eligible for the local scholarship.
More information, plus a link to the scholarship can be found HERE.
Missouri Stem Signing Day and Scholarship Award
Deadline: NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2026
Just like signing days for athletes, Missouri STEM Signing Day celebrates Missouri high school seniors as they make their commitments to study a STEM field – science, technology, engineering or mathematics – at a 4-year or 2-year college or technical school. The Missouri Chamber Foundation’s Missouri Mathematics and Science Coalition launched Missouri STEM Signing Day in 2019 to raise awareness of STEM pathways for students beyond high school. Powered by The Boeing Company and Missouri’s business community, the program continues to celebrate our future STEM talent in the state.
Whether graduating high school seniors seek to work on the latest technologies in the manufacturing space, conduct cutting edge research to improve the food and drugs we need, or join the medical field to save lives and keep us healthy, Missouri STEM Signing Day is about them.
Missouri STEM Signing Day will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025. The program will recognize outstanding students across the state who are inspired by STEM and dedicated to pursuing a STEM career pathway in postsecondary education and beyond, while also raising awareness of companies in Missouri for future career opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be a 2025 graduating high school senior
Must attend high school in Missouri school – public, private, or charter
Planning to attend a Missouri 2-year, 4-year or technical college in Fall 2025
Planning to pursue a STEM career path in college – either full degree or certificate program
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of passion for STEM learning, advancing society through STEM, high school activity involvement and scholarship. Applications will be submitted through My Scholarship Central portal. You will need to create an account in order to submit your application.
Go HERE for more information and application.
MFA Oil Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: February 15, 2026
The agricultural industry is continually advancing and becoming more complex, and its future depends on having a strong, steady talent pipeline. In that pursuit, education and technical training become important tools for career success.
That’s why the MFA Foundation annually awards scholarships to help students achieve their academic goals while working toward careers that enhance rural America. Established in 1958, the Foundation is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization with the primary purpose of advancing educational opportunities for high school seniors in MFA’s trade territory. Since 1965, the Foundation’s principal mission has been awarding MFA Foundation scholarships, giving financial assistance to over 15,500 students, totaling more than $17.5 million.
These scholarships are offered to high school seniors who are children or grand- children (including step-children or step-grandchildren) of member-level customers of MFA Agri Services Centers, MFA Oil Company bulk plants or propane plants, or qualified customers of other MFA affiliate locations. The scholarships are $2,000 each and may be used at any college or university to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Application can be found here and needs to be completed online.
James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 26, 2026 3:00 p.m.
The James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship provides renewable awards, plus a stipend for books and supplies, to Missouri students who need financial help to pursue their bachelor's degree.
All applicants must be Missouri residents and either (A) high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or (b) community college students with at least one year of transferable credits and a GPA of 2.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Community college applicants must be planning to transfer to a four-year university to complete their bachelor's degree.
To learn more and apply visit scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/westlake/
Multipli Credit Union Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 27, 2026
Amount: $3,000
Our scholarship program helps put higher education within reach. Have you been involved in extracurriculars? Are you serving your community? We’d love to hear more about the impact you’re making and that you intend to make!
Who’s Eligible?
Applicant or their parent or grandparent must be active members of Multipli Credit Union.
What’s Required?
Details about your school and community involvement
A list of any honors or awards you’ve received
Your college and intended major
A copy of your transcripts
A short essay and statements of support
Link to online application can be found here.
Chapter LM P.E.O. Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Our P.E.O. organization promotes the advancement of women both nationally and internationally through scholarships, grants, awards and loans.
To support women’s education on a local level, Chapter LM offers a scholarship of $1,000 (for Fall 2026) to a young woman who will be a graduate of a Boone County public high school. The scholarship is for her freshman year at an accredited Missouri, post secondary educational institution of higher learning.
Selection of our scholarship recipient will be based on academic achievement, leadership, volunteer experiences, honors, an official transcript provided by the applicant’s high school and the essay described on the application form. Note that the minimum GPA considered is 3.6.
Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2026 and Email applications will not be accepted.
Application and mailing information can be found HERE.
Business Women of Missouri Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 1, 2026
The Business Women of Missouri Foundation is a committee of women that help other women through education, legislation, and building self-sufficiency. You can find more about their non-profit organization HERE. These scholarships are open to both male and females. This year, the Business Women of Missouri Foundation is awarding 20 $1,000 scholarships to seniors, as well as women and men who are returning to education to better themselves.
Eligibility Requirements:
US Citizen and resident of the State of Missouri
Show evidence of acceptance into an accredited program or course of study
Demonstrate need for financial assistance to upgrade skills and/or to complete education for career advancement
Present a plan that identifies goals and objectives
Eligibility Requirements for Specific Scholarships:
Phyllis Sanders Scholarship - Must be a current member of Business Women of Missouri.
Sue Panetti-Lee Scholarship - Must be pursing a career in the Health Industry.
Elizabeth Halpin Scholarship - Must be returning back to school.
Alberta J. Meyer Scholarship -No special requirements.
Nancy Gass Scholarship - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Application can be found HERE.
Only typewritten or electronic applications will be accepted for consideration.
Applications received WITHOUT the required attachments will be disqualified.
Resume, transcripts, etc. should be scanned and sent electronically with the applications.
Attachments should include applicant's file name .
All documents must be sent at the same time as the application.
Only scholarship recipients will receive a letter of confirmation by the end of March.
Refer to the bwmfoundation.com for a complete list of scholarship recipients.
To request further information, please contact:
Scholarship Chair: Melissa Moore
29568 State Hwy RA
Jamesport, MO 64648
660-654-2819
mkmoore@grm.net
FCS Financial Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2026
The scholarship program began in 2004 to support higher education for children, grandchildren, stepchildren and step-grandchildren of FCS Financial member-owners. Each year, up to 35 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each are provided to eligible Missouri high school seniors. Since its inception, more than $875,000 and 705 scholarships have been awarded.
Deadline:
March 1, 2026; recipients notified by April 15, 2026
How to apply:
Application can be found HERE.
Qualifications:
Must be a child or grandchild of an FCS Financial member.
Attain a 2.5 or higher GPA, an ACT score of at least 26 or rank in the top 20 percent of their senior class (must only meet one of these three criteria).
Relatives of FCS Financial board members or employees are not eligible.
Complete list of qualifications are listed on the website.
Judging criteria:
Leadership roles,
Work experience,
Community involvement
Knowledge of agriculture and finance
Grand Lodge of Missouri (Missouri Masonic Lodge)
Deadline: March 1, 2026
The Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri, Inc. proudly offers three different scholarships for 4 year undergraduate degrees to Missouri high school students. This year, we are offering a 2 year scholarship for Community College attendance. These scholarships are available to students graduating this year from a Missouri high school, seeking to attend an accredited institution or higher education anywhere.
Masonic Merit Scholarship A $1,000/year scholarship available to students in any degree program.
Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship A $1,000/year scholarship for students seeking a degree in the education or healthcare fields.
Samuel Smith Stewart Masonic Scholarship A $13,000/year scholarship available to students in any degree program
Community College Scholarship A $1,000/year scholarship available to students in any degree program.
The link to the scholarship page can be found here.
Scholarship Application for those attending a 4 year college or university can be found here.
Scholarship Application for those attending a 2 year Community College in 2024 can be found here.
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2026
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® (CVMA®) Chapter 4-7 is committed to supporting veterans and their families throughout Northeast and Central Missouri. As part of this mission, we are proud to offer four scholarships of $500 each to deserving high school seniors in our region.
Eligibility Highlights:
Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a U.S. military veteran (step-relations, adopted children included).
Must be a high school senior graduating in Spring/Summer 2026.
Additional eligibility details can be found in the HHS Counseling Office. Students can also obtain a fillable-PDF version of the application by emailing scholarship@cvma4-7.org or visiting our website at: http://www.cvma4-7.org/.
Important Deadline:
Completed applications must be submitted or postmarked by March 1st, 2026. Please share this opportunity with all eligible seniors who plan to pursue college, trade school, ROTC, or military enlistment. This scholarship is a meaningful way to honor their family's service while investing in their future.
Missouri Poultry Federation Scholarship
Deadline: March 13, 2026
The Poultry Federation (TPF) offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships for Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma college students.
TPF continues to partner with the Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) for assistance with the scholarship process and distribution of funds for students attending Arkansas & Missouri universities. The scholarship application process can be accessed online with ARCF at www.arcf.org. Students may enter required information and submit required documentation through a simple online form.
Details and Application can be found HERE.
Missouri Association of Rural Education Scholarship
Application must be received in the MARE Office by: March 13, 2026
Multiple $750 scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a career in education. There is an additional scholarship available to college students entering their junior year so keep this one in mind for the future...
An essay should be provided describing the applicant’s connection to and interest in rural Missouri, and why they want to go into a teacher education program and teach in a rural community. This essay should be no more than two pages, double-spaced.
Applicants must also provide personal recommendations from one official from their home high school and from two current or previous high school instructors. These recommendations should include comments on the following:
Leadership ability
Scholastic achievement
Dependability
Ability to relate to students and faculty
Potential for success as a rural teacher
A copy of their high school transcript is required with the application. Proof of acceptance to a Missouri college or university.
The application form includes such items as:
What is the degree of your financial need?
How are you funding your education?
What other scholarships have you been granted?
What is your major area of course study?
In what activities have you participated while in school? (Clubs, student government, sports, volunteerism, etc.) What leadership roles have you had within these various activities?
Go here for more information.
You can also pick up a copy of the scholarship application in the HHS Counseling Office.
Missouri Women's Golf Education Association
Deadline: March 14, 2026
The Missouri Women's Golf Education Association is given to recognize a senior girl based on overall academic record, community service activities, and leadership. This is open to all female Missouri residents.
Application Criteria:
Copy of high school transcript
2 letters of recommendation (one from high school golf coach or golf instructor and one from high school teacher/counselor/principal)
Golf involvement
Community/school involvement
Future field of study
Future goals pertaining to golf: College, Professional, Coach, Amateur, etc.
More information can be found here.
Diamond Council of Columbia
Deadline - March 15, 2026
Diamond Council of Columbia Inc. is a non-profit organization of volunteers established in 1963 and run by a board of directors and executive committee. We provide area youth with an opportunity to play baseball and softball emphasizing fun, sportsmanship and skill development. Diamond Council has started a scholarship fund for High School Seniors who have gone through our program. The purpose of these scholarships is to provide financial assistance to deserving graduating high school seniors to pursue continuing education at a 2-year or 4-year educational institution. This includes traditional colleges and universities and trade schools.
Each scholarship award will be $500.
We will be awarding at least one for each high school in Columbia with the Rock Bridge scholarship being “The Ron McMillan Memorial Scholarship.” We will also offer scholarships to deserving students in surrounding communities.
Criteria and Eligibility
Applicant must have played in Diamond Council 3 years or been employed as a concession worker or umpire for 3 seasons.
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the year of the award.
Applicant must have at least a 2.0 grade point average (or a “C” average).
General Information and Application can be found HERE.
Moberly Area Community College Scholarships
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Moberly Area Community College provides scholarship opportunities from institutional and endowment scholarships to help students finance their educational expenses.
Go HERE for the scholarship form. There will be several scholarship opportunities on this page.
Construction Specific Institute Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2026
The Mid-Missouri Construction Specifications Institute awards three $500 annual scholarships to students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science Degree in one of the following State Technical College of Missouri programs: Civil Engineering Technology, Design Drafting Technology, or Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology
Click here for the application and additional requirements and details of the scholarship.
State Tech Scholarships
Deadline: March 15, 2026
The Foundation for State Technical College of Missouri manages over 30 scholarships sponsored exclusively for students attending State Tech.
To apply for any of the Foundation Scholarships, please complete the Scholarship Application. Scholarship eligibility is determined by application information. In addition to fulfilling scholarship criteria, consideration is based on availability of funds.
Click here for the link to the scholarship page.
Charles E. Kruse Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2026
The Charles E. Kruse Scholarship was established to honor this outstanding agricultural leader. Mr. Kruse, a 4th generation farmer from Stoddard County, served in leadership roles throughout his career including President of the Missouri Farm Bureau from 1992-2010. He also served as Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture and Chief Executive Officer for the North American Equipment Dealers Association.
Recipients must be Missouri residents and they, their parent(s), or guardians must hold a current Missouri Farm Bureau membership. They also must be a high school senior enrolling in a 4-year college or university with a declared major in an agricultural field and enrolled in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded.
Scholarship Application can be found here.
Columbian Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2026
The Columbian Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, awards one scholarship to a graduating senior of Boone County. The scholarship amount is $1000.
The criteria, summarized:
Applicants are evaluated on academic scholarship: 3.5 GPA minimum, and minimum ACT score of 27.
Three letters of recommendation: A high school faculty member, the high school principal, and a community member.
Student must be planning to attend an accredited post-secondary school in the United States, including a college, university, community college or technical school.
The scholarship also recognizes the following attributes of a student: Academic scholarship, dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.
Letters of recommendation should NOT be included with the student's application.
The email address for electronic submission must be typed carefully, as it includes the spelling of our Chapter. ColumbianDARscholarship@gmail.com
Application can be found here.
Tigers Community Credit Union Scholarship
Deadline: March 18, 2026
We're awarding a $1,500 college scholarship to 2026 high school graduates. Applicants must simply meet the following qualifications:
Be a graduating high school senior
Plan to attend an accredited college, university, career or trade school
Recipient or parent must be a member of Tigers Community Credit Union
Completed Applications, Transcripts, and Letter of Recommendation must be received by Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Go HERE to get started!
Central Missouri CPCU Society Chapter
Deadline: March 19. 2026 (by email)
The Central Missouri Chapter of the Charter Property Casualty Underwriter Society is pleased to award two scholarships to high school seniors entering a 4-year college for the 2026-2027 school year!
Available: Two $2,000 cash scholarships
Eligibility: Spring 2026 graduating mid-Missouri high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university following graduation. The student must live in Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, or Moniteau County.
Candidates are to write an essay on the following topic:
Today's auto, home, and liability policies were primarily built for yesterday's risks. By 2055, life may look very different:
People may relocate inland as climate change reshapes coastlines
Work and social life may occur almost entirely in immersive virtual spaces
Homes and finances may operate through autonomous artificial intelligence systems
Your Challenge: Design an insurance product for 2055 that protects against risks we don't face today, but soon might. Think boldy, base ideas on emerging trends, and imagine how protection will evolve.
Essay Format:
Double-spaced using Times New Roman, 12 pt. font
2-3 pages in length with one-inch margins
Citation of references required
Please include a cover sheet (in addition to the essay pages) stating your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, the high school you attend, and the accredited college or university you plan to attend. DO NOT show your name on the essay itself. Essays will be judged anonymously. Essays must be received by 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 19. 2026 and should be emailed to centralmocpcuscholarship@gmail.com. For additional information, please contact Deidre Backues at DRBackues@shelterinsurance.com. All applicants will be notified in early May. The winners will be invited to attend a Central Missouri Chapter meeting in Columbia, MO to be recognized.
For more information about our organization, visit this LINK.
Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship
Deadline: March 23, 2026
This $1,000 scholarship for Missouri female graduates.
CLICK HERE for the application.
US Women in Nuclear (WIN) Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2026
The Callaway Chapter of Women in Nuclear (WIN) is offering to any high school senior a $1,000 scholarship towards college or technical school education.
Eligibility:
pursuing post-secondary education in a field applicable to the needs of nuclear or other power-related industries
Electrical, gas, or nuclear power generation
Engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, nuclear, computer science)
Environmental Science
Energy technology or management
Chemistry, physics, or related technical programs
Letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or administer
Complete the scholarship application
Essay: "My Career in the Energy Field"
Essays should be a maximum of 200 words
Typed or printed legibly
Must be postmarked or emailed by March 26, 2026.
Ericka Wagoner @ ewagoner@ameren.com
or Mail to: Ericka Wagoner, 8315 County Road 459, Steedman, MO 65077
Application can be found here (make your own copy and feel free to edit/format as needed)
Missouri Credit Union Scholarship
Deadline: Must be received via email or at MCU's Columbia Downtown location no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, March 28, 2025. **not yet updated for 2026
Each year, Missouri Credit Union awards sixteen $2,500 scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are members of Missouri Credit Union or whose parents are members. Students planning to attend a college, university, or post-secondary technical school, such as State Technical College in Linn, are eligible to apply. MCU names its scholarships in memory of Alan T. Busby, Anthony W. Lampe, Pauline “Pat” Miles, Harold “Hal” G. Virgen, Brenda Fasken, Dr. David West, and Charlie Touzeau, CPA. Each one made outstanding contributions to MCU’s Board of Directors during their lifetime. Since 1993, Missouri Credit Union has awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships.
High school seniors graduating in the spring of 2024 are eligible. The recipients will receive the scholarship funds for use toward the four-year college or university of their choice or a two-year technical school of their choice.
Recipients will be selected based on:
Financial need
Scholastic achievement
Extracurricular activities
Essay response
Applicants must provide the following information:
Completed MCU Scholarship Application (PDF)
High school transcript
Copy of completed 2025-2026 Federal Student Aid form - parent/guardian income must be included
Biographical sketch – tell us about yourself in one page or less (this is not a resume)
Brief essay, 2 pages or less, about your goals and how a scholarship from MCU will help you achieve them
All of the above must be received by email or at MCU’s Columbia Downtown location no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Email: Email the application and information as a single pdf to scholarships@missouricu.org
Mail: Mail the application to MCU Scholarship Committee, PO Box 1795, Columbia, MO 65205-1795
Hand deliver: Drop off the application to the attention of the MCU Scholarship Committee at our Columbia Downtown location - 111 East Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
Youth Ambassador Mental Health Scholarship
Deadline: March 28. 2025 NOT AVAILABLE FOR CLASS OF 2026
NAMI Missouri's Youth Ambassador Mental Health Scholarship Program is accepting applications January 1, 2025 through March 28, 2025.
NAMI Missouri will award $1,000 scholarships to two high school seniors who demonstrate an understanding of the significant role mental health plays in our everyday lives.
The winning applicants will also receive an invitation to NAMI Missouri's Children's Mental Health Week Event, which may include the Governor's Proclamation Signing Ceremony in the Missouri State Capitol. This event is typically held the first full week in May each year.
To qualify, students must be high school seniors in Missouri during the application period and submit a completed application, including essay.
Rules and Eligibility
Who can enter: This opportunity is open to currently enrolled Missouri high school seniors.
How to enter:
Students should write an essay on what mental health means to them.
The essay should be approximately 500-700 words but points will not be deducted for submissions that are slightly longer or shorter.
The student may also record a video of their presentation.
The written essay, application, and video, if applicable, should be submitted online.
Additional points will be awarded to students who submit both a written essay and video presentation with their application.
Deadline: Entries must be received between Jan. 1, 2025, and Friday, March 28, 2025. The winning entries will be notified by Friday, April 18, 2025, and will be publicly announced during our Children's Mental Health Week Activities the week of May 4-10, 2025.
Go here for more information.
Septagon Construction Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The Shareholders and Employees of Septagon Construction Company work each day to uphold a mission statement that includes “leadership in our industry, and service to our community.” Our goal for this $500 scholarship is to encourage and aid students who have demonstrated leadership and service, in their pursuit of a professional construction-related degree.
The following guidelines will govern our scholarship program:
• The recipient will be a graduating high school senior, an enrolled, full-time student at a state accredited institution pursuing a degree or certification in one of the following areas of study:
o Structural Engineering o Civil Engineering o Architecture
o Architectural Engineering o Construction Management o Construction Technology
o construction-related skilled trade
Scholarship Information and Details can be found HERE.
Application can be found HERE.
Columbia Community Band "Keith House" Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The Columbia Community Band Keith House Memorial Scholarship Award is a $1,500 scholarship awarded to a high school senior band member who must be a resident of Boone or Howard Counties, is planning to pursue a degree at a four-year college, and is planning to participate in at least one band-related ensemble during their freshman year of college. The student’s major instrument must be a concert band instrument.
This $1500 scholarship, which honors former Columbia Community Band music director Keith E. House, was created to support excellence in the instrumental music tradition. Professor House was a teacher and conductor who spent part of his professional career at the Swinney Conservatory at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri. He is remembered as an inspiring professional who shaped the careers of many top-notch
musicians and public-school music directors.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a resident of Boone or Howard counties
Must be a high school senior
Major instrument must be a concert band instrument
Must plan to attend a 4-year college upon high school graduation
Must plan to participate in at least one (1) band-related ensemble during freshman year of college
Additional application forms are available at www.ccbonline.org.
Mizzou Alpha Gamma Rho (Popp-McBee) and Sigma Alpha Scholarship
Deadline: Must be postmarked NO LATER than March 31th, 2025. Can be mailed or emailed. **2026 scholarship not yet available
Sigma Alpha and Alpha Gamma Rho at Mizzou are excited to once again offer our incoming Mizzou freshman scholarship! This program awards scholarships to 6 high school seniors, 3 men and 2 women, who have an interest in agriculture and plan to attend the University of Missouri in the Fall of 2025.
Scholarship Components:
2 Letters of Recommendation
Completed application form
Resume
Interviews will be April 26, 2025
Please find the application here.
Insurance Professionals of Mid-Missouri (IPMM) Scholarship
Deadline: Not available for 2026
Insurance Professionals of Mid-Missouri is offering a $750 scholarship to a high school senior who meets the eligibility requirements shown below.
Eligibility: High school seniors graduating in the 2024-2025 school year, who have been accepted to an accredited college or university following graduation, and currently attend high school in one of the following counties: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, and Randolph.
Candidates will write an essay on the following topic: Insurance plays a crucial role in financial planning, yet many people lack a basic understanding of how it works. What role should the insurance industry play in promoting financial literacy, and how can insurers help individuals make informed decisions about their coverage?
Guidelines Essay Format:
Double spaced
Normal, one-inch margins
Font Times New Roman, size 12
2-3 pages
Citations required. Limit use of AI and cite as applicable.
Note: Please include a cover sheet that states your name, telephone number, mailing address, email address, the school you attend, and the college you plan to attend. DO NOT show your name on the essay itself. Essays will be judged anonymously. Application essays must be attached to the email as a PDF or Word document.
Essays must be received via email by 5:00PM on Monday, March 31st, 2025, and should be sent to:
InsProMidMo@gmail.com
Subject: “Senior Scholarship Application”
For additional information, please contact IPMM at InsProMidMo@gmail.com
Vocational Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture awards four $500 scholarships annually to students pursuing a degree or appropriate certification in fields related to and supportive of agriculture.
This includes but is not limited to: 1) Heavy Equipment Operations; 2) Electronics; 3) Welding; and 4) Diesel and Farm Machinery Repair. *Students pursuing a 4-year degree are not eligible for this scholarship.
All applicants or their parents or guardians must hold an active Missouri Farm Bureau membership, must be enrolled as a full-time student, must be enrolled for the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded, and must be pursuing an associate of applied science degree or certification in a trade related to agriculture as listed above.
Applicants must submit the following:
Letter of Recommendation from a school official (teacher, counselor, administrator)
Letter of Personal Reference
Letter of Recommendation from an employer or work supervisor (if applicable)
Copy of high school transcript or GED certificate
Scholarship Application can be found HERE.
AGA Mid-Missouri Chapter: Skip Eno Memorial Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 31, 2025 **not yet available for 2026
AGA Mid-Missouri Chapter is a professional association of more than 100 individuals. Members include accountants, auditors, budget analysts, data processors, finance directors, procurement, IT and system designers. AGA serves its members by providing quality educational programs, encouraging professional development and certification while serving as an advocate for the profession. The AGA provides a certification program and the Certified Government Financial Manager designation. Skip Eno was a founding member of the Mid-MO AGA Chapter, serving the local chapter and National level for over 40 years.
Scholarship Purchase: To extend scholarship assistance to students enrolling full-time in a college/ university in a Bachelors degree program in the State of Missouri with the intent to pursue a degree in a business related field of study.
Award: The Association will award to one individual a $250 scholarship jointly to the student and the college/university of their choice.
Scoring Factors:
High School & current College GPA - 30 points
Extracurricular activities, community involvement,* work experience, achievements (30 points)
Student Statement (30 points)
One letter of recommendation (10 points)
Total Possible Evaluation Points (100 points)
Bonus Points - AGA member/or family member **
*Please indicate the # of hours worked for community service
**An AGA member's family is defined as their immediate family or a member of their household
Please find the scholarship application attached here.
Flourish Initiative Scholarship Program (Traditional Scholarship)
What is Flourish?
Flourish is an independent nonprofit organization serving youth encountering educational and economic barriers. It was initially founded by employees of Veterans United Home Loans and their values and commitment to enhance lives, and sponsored by the Veterans United Foundation.
Our Impact
Flourish focuses on providing resources to individuals in Boone County, MO. We’ve provided housing, scholarships, and other resources for hundreds of youth since our beginning in 2019. Our purpose is to interrupt cycles of poverty and support youth however we can as they work toward a better future.
Deadline: Due March 31, 2026
The Flourish Initiative, in partnership with Veterans United Home Loans and Veterans United Foundation, funds scholarship opportunities for students in Boone County, MO.
We are excited to learn more about you and see if you are a good fit for our program! While we are looking for people who are passionate, results driven, and eager to learn, we have a few requirements that need to be met in order to be eligible:
Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree within 30-miles of Boone County
Between the ages of 18-24 years old at the time of applying for first-time recipients
U.S. citizen at time of application
We ask that they meet one or more of the following:
Experiencing education or career barriers
First-generation college student
Scholarship Expectations:
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or equivalent satisfactory status in programs who don't utilize GPA
Sign media release and school enrollment form
Provide school or program’s financial aid/bursar/cashier’s office for the scholarship to be applied directly to tuition or program cost
Attend monthly scholarship meetings (August - December)
Meet with a mentor once a month (August - May)
Attend mid-semester and end-of-semester meetings with scholarship staff
Respond to scholarship staff communication in a timely manner
Understand that the scholarship will not cover prior student loan balance or outstanding balance. The scholarship will not be paid toward prior student loan balances.
If selected as a recipient, proof of enrollment must be sent prior to payment being sent to the program/institution.
Application will be completed online and can be found HERE.
Deadline: Opens Feb. 1, 2026 - and ends April 1, 2026
The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation’s Access EXTRA Scholarship is a private scholarship for students with a Student Aid Index of 12,000 or less and who have earned a cumulative 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale weighted or unweighted GPA through at least seven semesters at a Missouri high school. Please note, in order to qualify the GPA will need to be converted to a 4.0 scale.
Eligibility - Open to graduating high school seniors who meet ALL of the following criteria:
Missouri resident.
2025 high school seniors who will be enrolled full-time at an eligible Missouri public or private higher education institution in the fall of 2025. See eligible schools list.
Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 12,000 or less as determined on the FAFSA.
Earned a cumulative 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent on another scale) weighted or unweighted GPA through at least seven semesters at a Missouri high school. Please note, in order to qualify the GPA will need to be converted to a 4.0 scale.
Show involvement in activities such as participation in clubs, organizations, sports, community service, employment, and/or family caregiving
Apply early. Scholarships will be prioritized on a first come, first served basis until the funding is depleted.
Application Process:
• Before you start, you will need a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary generated from the FAFSA and your high school transcript through at least seven semesters (through fall semester of your senior year).
• Go to myscholarshipcentral.org/apply and click “Apply Now”.
• On the top right of the page, click “Sign In” if you already have a My Scholarship Central account, or “Sign Up” if you’ve never used the site.
• Enter your email and password. If you are a new user, you will receive a confirmation email and must click the link in the email to validate your account. Use an email address that you will have access to after you graduate from high school.
• Complete the General Application if you have not done so this year.
• After submitting the General Application, you should see the Show-Me to College Scholarship on your list of Recommended Opportunities. If not, click “Opportunities” in the blue bar and choose “Ours.” Search “Show-Me”.
• Click the orange “Apply” button next to the opportunity name. After completing the application, click “submit” at the bottom right of the page.
• Questions? Contact info@moslf.org or 636.733.3712.
This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years. Recipients must continue to meet the eligibility requirements and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50.
Additional information can be found HERE.
ESS (Emery Sapp and Sons) Foundation Scholarship Application
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 1, 2026
The ESS Foundation builds and invests in the development of our current and future construction workforce. Your support will help us promote careers in construction; provide career opportunities through education, mentorship, and training programs; and benefit community development projects throughout our region.
Scholarships Awarded - $1,500.00
Eligibility Information:
1. Applicant must be planning on attending college or a skilled trade school (vocational or technical)
2. Pursing a degree in the construction industry
Application:
Applicants must complete an application furnished by The ESS Foundation, provide official high school or college transcripts, provide two letters of recommendation, complete an essay on their desire to work in the construction industry and be willing to take part in a personal interview.
Applications, transcripts, reference forms and other required material must be received in the Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. office postmarked by April 1, 2025 via mail to 2301 I-70 Drive NW, Columbia, MO 65202 or email essfoundation@emerysapp.com
Go here for more eligibility information and for the application.
Pascale's Pals - Wayne Richards Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2026
This $1,000 scholarship is designed for post-secondary education support to students who have been treated at Women's and Children's Hospital in Columbia, MO for a sustained period of time in the hematology/oncology, pulmonology, endocrinology, neurology, or rheumatology divisions. Applicants must be a high school student who has been previously diagnosed with a life threatening or chronic condition. Any major may apply and recipients may use it for college or technical school.
Please click HERE for the application.
Mel Koonse Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Mel Koonse Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Old Wheels Car Club of Columbia is a scholarship given in memory of the late Mel Koonse, a former member of the Old Wheels Car Club, and an avid collector and restorer of antique and classic cars. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating Boone County Senior, who plans to further their education in an automotive related field of study. (Auto Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Auto Body, Welding etc.)
Find the application HERE.
Columbia EDP Center, Inc. Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: April 3, 2026
Columbia EDP Center, Inc., is pleased to launch our 5th annual scholarship essay contest. The scholarship is to be awarded once yearly for the fall academic semester. Columbia EDP will select and award each winner a one-time minimum $500 (USD) scholarship to be used towards tuition, board, or any other educational expenses. The team at EDP is committed to supporting area students in their educational path towards excellence.
To be eligible, applicants must be graduating high school seniors who reside in Missouri and intend to continue their education at a 2- or 4-year college or university. Applicants must also have a connection to Columbia EDP. For example, they can be the children of EDP clients or EDP clients’ employees’ children.
Any student who fits the eligibility requirements listed above can apply for the Columbia EDP Scholarship. To be considered for the scholarship, students need to:
Complete the application
Personal demographics and contact information
Include a personal biography of 2-3 paragraphs
Submit a 500–1000-word essay on “Creating a productive and successful workplace.”
Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator.
The essay submission deadline is April 3, 2026.
To submit, click on the following link: https://forms.zoho.com/columbiaedp/form/EDPScholarship
Columbia EDP staff will review all essays received and at least one winner will be chosen. Once the winner has been determined, the recipient(s), will be notified via email. The award will be issued on June 5, 2026.
Conservation Legacy Memorial Scholarship (Mark Twain Quail Forever)
Deadline: April 10, 2026
Richard Milhollin, a long-time leader of the Mark Twain Quail Forever Chapter passed away on May 7, 2014. Richard had a passion for quail hunting and bird dogs. Richard believed in our youth and felt that their success was the key to the future of wildlife conservation and of organizations like Quail Forever.
To honor all members and their past support, the Mark Twain Quail Forever Chapter sponsors Mark Twain Quail Forever Conservation Legacy Memorial Scholarships each year. Scholarship recipients are selected from area high schools based on their future field of study and understanding of the importance of soil, water, and wildlife conservation.
This $1000 scholarship (Paid out for the first two semesters of college @ $500/each) is made payable to the student. The Mark Twain Quail Forever scholarship committee will review the applications and select the best candidates. Verification of enrollment in classes will need to be provided prior to receiving the award each semester.
Please email or mail applications to:
Jamie Ebbesmeyer
18771 Highway 15
Paris, MO 65275
Applciation can be found HERE.
The Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship will be awarded to students who will enroll full time as undergraduate students in an accredited nonprofit two-year college or technical school program in the construction trades. Students in apprenticeship programs will also be considered.
To be eligible, the applicant must:
Be a graduating high school senior, have graduated high school, or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Plan to enroll full time in a nonprofit community college, technical school, trade school, vocational school or full-time or part-time in apprenticeship program in the United States of America.
Intend to complete an associate degree, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or certificate program leading to work in the construction trades (such as carpentry, construction management, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, welding, telcom, etc.)
Have achieved a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, 456 on the GED, or 60 on the HiSET (at least an 8 on each subtest) or equivalent scores on a state-sanctioned test
Demonstrate financial need
Click here to view the Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship
Click “sign in” or “sign up” on the top right corner
Complete the My Scholarship Central General Application – this is the student’s profile. If county or high school is not listed, select “other”
Check “recommended opportunities” list for the Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship.
Click orange “apply” button, answer the questions and click “submit”
Opaa! Kenneth L. Short Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2026
The Opaa! Kenneth L Short Memorial Scholarship (“Scholarship”) will annually award five renewable $1,000 scholarships to students who are children and/or grand children to employees of Opaa! Food Management, Inc. This scholarship is renewable each year for a total of $4,000.
Applicants Must:
Be an Opaa! Food Service Inc. employee, child of an employee, or grandchild or an employee who has been employed by Opaa! Food Service Inc. at least one year as of the scholarship application deadline
Plan to pursue a career in the food service/hospitality industry
Plan to pursue an Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate
Have unmet financial need at the school they plan to attend
Plan to enroll full time in a nonprofit, accredited program, college or university
Click here for more information.
Missouri American Legion - Multiple Scholarships
Deadline: April 20, 2026
Basic Criteria for Scholarship Awards
The student must be a resident of Missouri. Applicants must be under the age of 21, unmarried and a descendant* of a veteran with at least ninety days active service in the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service. A photocopy of the veteran's DD 214, discharge or separation notice must accompany the scholarship application. Any additional requirements for each scholarship are on the reverse side of the application.
Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship - Two awards of $1,000 each are given each year.
M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship - Currently one $1,000 award is given each year, and may, by application, be extended for a second year.
Joseph J. Frank Scholarship – Five awards of $750.00 are given annually to individuals who are descendants of a veteran.
Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship - Two awards of $750.00 are given annually in memory of the first Missourian to serve as National Commander of The American Legion.
Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship - Two $750.00 awards are given annually to a student planning on obtaining a degree in education, in honor of this Past National Executive
Committeeman from Missouri. To be eligible, individuals must: (1) be a descendant (2) be a Missouri resident; (3) use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university; (4) provide a copy of the discharge certificate for the veteran on whose service the application is made; and (5) submit an essay of 500 words or less on the subject In your opinion, what was the most significant world event of this past year?
Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship - One $750.00 award will be awarded, annually.
Missouri Detachment, Sons of the American Legion Scholarship – One award of $500 is given annually to a student who is a member of the Sons of the American Legion or of the Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion.
Cover Sheet for the Scholarships
Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2026 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
For more information - www.missourilegion.org - Applications are also linked above.
Boone County Bar Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 1, 2026
The Boone County Bar Association is awarding one scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00 for the 2026-2027 school year.
The scholarship can be renewed for the following school year upon showing adequate academic progress has been made (C average in coursework). This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who will pursue higher education in an accredited four-year post-secondary institution. Payments will be made in the amount of $1,250.00 per semester.
To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship, the student applying must:
1. Be a full-time resident of Boone County, Missouri.
2. Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
3. Enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in an accredited college or university during the 2026-2027 school year and begin in Fall of 2026.
4. Have shown interest in the legal profession or participated in law or public affairs activities.
How to apply:
1. Applicant must submit their most current transcript showing his/her GPA.
2. Complete the application including the essay portion.
3. Submit application and transcript to:
BCBA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE,
c/o Kirsten Dunham
117 N. Garth, Columbia, MO 65203
ALL APPLICATIONS AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 2026.
Scholarship application can be found HERE
Scholarship information sheet can be found HERE
Boone County Bar Association Scholarship
Due Date: June 10, 2025
The Boone County Bar Association is pleased to announce a $2,500.00 scholarship to one student that graduates from a Boone County high school in the spring of 2025 and will be pursuing higher education with an accredited four-year post-secondary institution.
As you will note, the scholarship can be renewed for an additional year.
Those that are interested should follow the attached instructions and complete the attached application and provide the associated materials.
If you have any questions, please contact BCBA Scholarship Committee
Scholarship Application can be found HERE.
Scholarship Instructions can be found HERE.
Deadline: June 30, 2026
The Advancing Futures Fund provides one-time financial assistance to Missouri students pursuing short-term credentials in high-demand career fields, as defined by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD). Eligible students must attend a Missouri career center, community college, or technical college. Advancing Futures is a critical need fund that supports students who face a barrier that could prevent them from continuing or completing their education. The fund helps cover a serious financial out-of-pocket expense.
This grant fund helps students with documented financial need cover specific out-of-pocket costs — not including tuition or fees — that could otherwise prevent completion of a certificate or credential program. Funds are intended to support direct and indirect program-related costs.
Examples include:
o Tools, equipment, uniforms, and supplies
o Books, software, and training materials
o Transportation (e.g. practicum or clinical travel)
o Technology needs such as internet access
o Childcare support or living costs directly tied to program completion
o Certification/licensure exam fees or testing costs
Eligible students must:
•Be a Missouri resident with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, who has not yet completed an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
•Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 12,000 or less on the FAFSA or Federal Student Aid Estimator.
•Attend an eligible Missouri career center, community college, or technical college.
•Be enrolled part-time or full-time in a short-term credential program (e.g. certificate, certification, apprenticeship or special training required for licensure) in a high-demand field as defined by MDHEWD for their programming.
Go HERE for application and more information. *You must have or create an account on My Scholarship Central to access this application.