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

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