Scholarship Information

General Scholarship Information:

My Scholarship Central Link: https://myscholarshipcentral.org/

This is a FREE scholarship search tool for students to find scholarship providers in the area. It allows students to apply to more than 100 scholarships and interest-free loan programs that collect applications through My Scholarship Central. Please check it out! 

Access Extra Scholarship - Opens February 1

Scholarship opportunity opens February 1 on My Scholarship Central. Awards are prioritized first-come, first-served until funding is depleted. See below brochure: 

UCM Scholarship Finder: https://ucmo.academicworks.com/ - Opens September 1

Online Application Instructions: https://www.ucmo.edu/future-students/financing-your-education/scholarships/online-application-instructions/. You must already be a dual credit student at UCM or have applied as an incoming freshman at UCM in order to have your logon information and an active UCM email address. 

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships - Opens January 1

Please find out how to get signed up for scholarships from the below information sheet. THIS IS WHERE THE WHS MASTER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE FOUND!!

Military Scholarship Links- Various Due Dates

Scholarships in Order of Due Dates: 

Whiteman Spirit Alliance Scholarship - Due by 1/31/26 - LOCAL

Dr. Darrell "Jack" Holley/MUSIC Scholarship - Due by 2/13/26

Six $2,000 scholarships to outstanding 2026 senior students will be awarded within MUSIC member districts. WHS is a member district. Only ONE application per school district can be submitted -- so, if you are applying, please let Mrs. Foster know. If there are more than one student applying, we will do an additional nomination process. The application link is: https://www.musicprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Holley-MUSIC-Scholarship-Instructions-and-Application-Fillable.pdf

MFA Foundation Scholarship - Due by 2/15/26 - LOCAL

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Scholarship - Due by 3/1/26 - LOCAL

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for students who are pursuing a career in healthcare.  

The Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Scholarship offers $500 and is renewable three times, providing a total award of $2,000.  This scholarship aims to support dedicated students committed to making a positive impact in the healthcare field.

Interested students can access the application through the following link: 

https://form.jotform.com/McCartney2024/gvmh-scholarship-application-form

Central MO Ag Club Scholarships - Due by 3/5/26 - LOCAL

Central Missouri Agriculture Club that offers AFA scholarship, a one-time scholarship in the amount of $3,200 that can be used towards tuition and fees in addition to sponsorship to the AFA Leaders Conference (a $1,000 value).  If you apply for this scholarship, you are automatically enrolled for the Central Missouri Ag Scholarship and you will not need to complete that application.  Students can complete the scholarship application at the following link:  

http://www.agfuture.org/scholarships

 Potential applicants should be graduating high school seniors that are planning on pursuing a four-year degree in an agriculture related field of study. 

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Also, attached is the scholarship application for the Central Ag Club Scholarship (WHICH IS DIFFERENT THAN THE AFA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION).  A few items regarding the scholarship:

• It is a one-time scholarship.

• The dollar amounts of the scholarships vary.  For the last five years, $10,000+ has been awarded in Central Missouri Ag Club scholarships.

• It is awarded to a graduating high school senior who is seeking an agriculture degree OR a current college student who is in an agriculture related field of study 

• It can be awarded to an individual who is seeking a degree from either a two year or a four-year institution (ie. State Fair Community College attendees can apply) 

• If you applied for the AFA scholarship, you are automatically enrolled to apply for this scholarship and do not need to complete the attached application.

Agriculture/Agri-Business Scholarship & Dr. John Chapin Scholarship - Due by 4:00 p.m. on 3/6/26 - LOCAL

Missouri Association of Rural Education (MARE) Scholarship - Due by 3/13/26 - LOCAL

Central Missouri Electric Cooperative Scholarship - Due by 4/1/26 - LOCAL

Below is the informational Cover Sheet and Scholarship Application. 

Voiture 333, 40&8 Nursing Scholarship - Due by 4/1/26 - LOCAL

This veterans organization in Sedalia will be awarding at least $11,500.00 in scholarships this year to eligible students in Benton, Cooper, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Morgan, Moniteau, Pettis and Saline Counties. Last year they awarded 11 scholarships ranging in amounts from $1000 per year for 4 years to one-year $500 scholarships. This year will be similar in awards. Eligible students should complete the application following the instructions shown in the application. The application is also available on their website at: voiture333sedalia.myfreesites.net.

The American Legion 2026 Scholarships - Due by 4/20/26

Below is the Informational Cover Sheet and the Scholarship Applications. Direct all questions concerning scholarships to:

Mr. A.J. Noonan

Education and Scholarship Committee

(573) 872-9068

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