2023-24 SCHOLARSHIPS

The following is a list of Local Paper Scholarships:  

VERY IMPORTANT:  Please submit ALL scholarships to the High School Office.  That way they can be proofread and transcripts, GPA and other information added before submitted or mailed.  Thank you :)

The following applications are in PDF form and must be printed to prior to submitting to the high school counseling office! 

• Stanley Farms FFA Scholarship

  • • • • • Due March 15, 2024

          • Must be involved in FFA

• Educational Community Credit Union: 

  • • • • • Due May 7,2024

          • Must be a member of educational Community Credit Union

          • Come by the counseling office for more details or to pick up an application

• Marshfield Firefighters Association Lt. Matt Blankenship Memorial Scholarship:

  • • • • •  Due April 8, 2024

          • Amount to be determined based on fundraising

• Faith Fire Protection:  Due March 15, 2024

  • • • • • Two $1000 scholarships

          • Not limited to those students attending college

• Ronald Reagan Memorial Scholarship: Sponsored by the Republican Party of Webster County.

  • • • • • Due March 1, 2024

          • $500.00 scholarship available.

• DUNNEGAN SCHOLARSHIP: Due March 15, 2024

  • • • • • One $500.00 scholarship available.

• LOWER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Due March 15, 2024

  • • • • • One $500.00 scholarship available.

• KENNETH DALE MORRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Due March 15, 2024

  • • • • • $2,000.00 scholarship 

          • Preference given to a student attending a trade or vocational school (i.e. OTC, Missouri Welding Institute, Crowder College, Ozarks Technical Community College, etc).

• The Seymour Bank Scholarship: Due March 15, 2024

  • • • • • Two $500.00 scholarships available. 

          • 2.5 GPA and/or ACT Score of at least a 20.

          • Leadership, work experience, and financial need.

• Hazelwood Lodge Scholarship: Due March 15, 2024

  • • • • • One $1,000.00 scholarship available

          • 2.5 GPA

          • Hazelwood Lodge affiliation preferred

• SHS Good Citizen Scholarship (Sponsored by Bunch's Construction & Remodel): Due March 15, 2024

  • • • • • One $500.00 scholarship available.

• FFA Moms Scholarship: Due March 15, 2024-to be updated soon.

  • • • • • One $500.00 scholarship available.

          • Must be active in the Seymour Chapter FFA to apply.

• Community Christian 25 Cent Store Scholarship: Due March 15, 2024

  • • • • • Must have a 2.5 G.P.A., good citizenship and good record of attendance.  

• Brenda Woods Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15, 2024

  • • • •  $1,000.00 scholarship.

        • Planning to attend a four-year college/university or a two-year junior college.

        • Preference given towards a student seeking a degree in Education.

        • Minimum of a 2.5 GPA required.

        • Leadership, work/volunteer experience, and financial need.

• MSTA (Missouri State Teachers Associations) Scholarship: Due March 15, 2024

  • • • • • Two $250.00 scholarships available.

          • Preference given to a student wanting to pursue a career in education.

• Seymour Lion's Club Scholarship: Due March 15, 2024

  • • • • • $750.00 scholarship available.

• Shelter Insurance Scholarship: Due March 15, 2024

  • • • • (1) 1500 Scholarship will be awarded

        • Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the applicant's scholastic achievement, participation and leadership in school and community activities, citizenship, moral character, educational goals and financial need.

• Se-Ma-No Electric Co-Op Scholarship: Due April 2, 2024

  • • • • • Must be a Se-Ma-No Electric Coop Customer.

• Kyle's Insurance Agency of American Family Insurance Scholarship

  • • • • • $500 scholarship available.

          • Must be an active FFA member.

          • Please see Seymour FFA Advisor for information pertaining to this scholarship.

STEP ONE: Please visit the following website to set up an account to apply for Online Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships:

• CFO Application Website

• Simplified "How to Apply for Online CFO Scholarships" Instructions

  • NOTE: Make sure to download and read the instructions before starting the online application process.  This is a step by step guide to setting up an account and searching for scholarships applicable to YOU personally. 

• ALSO RECOMMENDED: Student Application Tutorial Guide

ONLINE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS:

NOTE: The Online Application Period is open until 03/12/23.  There are no exceptions to this deadline!!  Applications will close on midnight of 03/12/23 and you will no longer have access to apply for any online scholarship.  This process is regulated strictly by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks!!

• • Ruby Knutson & Esther Miles Scholarship 

    • • • $2,000.00

        • Graduating Fordland, Mansfield and Seymour High School Senior, preference to those pursuing vocational training/Vocation Arts/Teaching - and preference to students of military veterans

        • Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school

        • Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA - EFC

        • One letter of recommendation from a teacher

        • Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and enrolled in 12 credit hours

• Steven Cummins Memorial Scholarship

  • • • • $400.00

        • Graduating Seymour High School Senior

        • GPA of 4.0 or above in music and GPA of 3.0 or above overall; submit transcript

        • Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school; must enroll in music classes in college

        • One page essay addressing "How music has affected your life and how you intend to continue music in college"

        • Two letters of recommendation

• Jackie Dale Blankenship Memorial Scholarship

  • • • • $1,700.00

        • Graduating Seymour High School Senior

        • GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript

        • Students must attend Missouri State University

        • Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience

• Sue (Coutchie) Loughrige Scholarship

  • • • • $400.00

        • Graduating Seymour High School Senior, preference to Education majors

        • GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript

        • Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school

        • Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA - EFC

        • Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience

• Blaine A. Childress Memorial Scholarship

  • • • • $1,000.00

        • Graduating Seymour High School Senior, preference for a Business major

        • Must rank in upper 1/2 of class; submit transcript

        • Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school

        • Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA - EFC

        • Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience

        • One page essay addressing "Describe why you are a good candidate for this scholarship and discuss your future plans and goals"

• Mattie E. Childress Memorial Scholarship

  • • • • $1,200.00

        • Graduating Seymour High School Senior, preference for Education majors

        • Must rank in upper 1/2 of class; submit transcript

        • Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school

        • Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA - EFC

        • Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience

        • One page essay addressing "Describe why you are a good candidate for this scholarship and discuss your future plans and goals"

• Robert B. Childress Memorial Scholarship

  • • • • $1,300.00

        • Graduating Seymour High School Senior, preference for a student who is a member of FFA

        • Must rank in upper 1/2 of class; submit transcript

        • Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school

        • Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA - EFC

        • Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience

        • One page essay addressing "Describe why you are a good candidate for this scholarship and discuss your future plans and goals"

Other Local Online Scholarships (Webster County/Missouri Resident):

• Henry J. and Lucille J. Straus Scholarship

  • • • • Twelve $6,000.00 scholarships available

        • Graduating High School Senior attending a private college/university

        • GPA of 3.2 or above; submit transcript

        • Students must be applying to a four year accredited private college or university

        • Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA - EFC

        • Describe your participation in community service and school activities

        • One page essay addressing "How have you witnessed or experienced the marginalization of groups in our society today" Definition of marginalization: to relegate to an unimportant or powerless position within a society or group

        • Letter of recommendation attesting to your character and non-discriminatory actions toward others of varying ethnic/religious/political affiliations and backgrounds

        • Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and enrolled in 12 credit hours at a private college/university

• Jerald L. Andrews Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship 2023

  • • • • $5,000.00

        • Graduating Missouri High School Senior

        • GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript

        • Student must be applying to a Missouri two or four year accredited college or university

        • Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-EFC form

        • Must have participated in sport(s) in high school

        • One page essay addressing "How participating in a sport(s) and/or your coach has made an impact in your life"

• Betty H. King Scholarship

  • • • • Two $3,000.00 scholarships available

        • Graduating High School Senior who is a female from the following counties in Missouri (Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster or Wright)

        • GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript

        • ACT Score of 24 or above

        • Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school, majoring in Math/Science or Engineering

        • Describe your participation in community service and school activities

        • One page essay addressing "Future goals for my degree in Math/Science or Engineering"

        • One letter of recommendation

• Kevin Umlauf Foundation Scholarship

  • • • • $1000.00

        • Graduating High School Senior who attended their high school for at least two of four years in the following counties in Missouri: Barry, Christian, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Stone, Taney and Webster 

        • Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school

        • Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA - EFC

        • Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

        • Choose three of the five following essays to answer

        • Paragraph addressing "Why do you feel you are deserving of the scholarship" 

        • Paragraph addressing "What factors did you consider when selecting the school you are planning to attend"

        • Paragraph addressing "What level of academic success do you anticipate achieving in your college career"

        • Paragraph addressing "Describe your personal and career goals"

        • Paragraph addressing "What challenges do you anticipate as you enter college"

• Robert C. Boehner Memorial Scholarship

  • • • • $1,000.00

        • Must have graduated from high school in, or permanently reside in, the SWMO area within the following counties:  Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster or Wright

        • GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript

        • Students must be currently enrolled and entering into the final year of a degree program/certificate program at a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school, majoring in Construction Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Engineering, Skilled Trades Program, or other Design/Construction related field

        • Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience

        • One page essay addressing "Your career choice of a Construction-related field and your commitment to same"

        • Two letters of recommendation

• Shelby Estep Memorial FFA Scholarship

  • • • • $600.00

        • Graduating High School Senior from the Southwest FFA District of MO, which includes the following counties:  Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk, Stone, Vernon, Webster and Wright

        • Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school

        • Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA - EFC

        • FFA and Leadership pages from the State FFA Degree Application

        • One page essay addressing "How will you use your FFA skills to pay it forward in your future"

• Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development Scholarship

  • • • • Two $2,500.00 scholarships available

        • Graduating High School Senior from one of the following counties in Missouri (Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk, Stone, Taney or Webster)

        • GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript

        • ACT Score of 21 or above

        • Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school, majoring in Agriculture, Natural Resources or related field as aligned with the Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation & Development Councils mission

        • Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience

        • One page essay addressing "What this scholarship means to you in pursuing your goals"

        • Two letters of recommendation, one has to be from school personnel