Missouri Farm Bureau Vocational Scholarship

$500

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be Missouri residents and they, their parent(s), or guardians must hold a current Farm Bureau membership in Missouri

• Enrolled as a full-time student at a Missouri institution

• Enrolled in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded 

• Pursuing an associate of applied science degree or certification in a trade related to agriculture as listed above

https://mofb.org/scholarships-and-grants/vocational-scholarship/

Check the website for the application opening and deadline.  Typically March 31st

Community Foundation of the Ozarks

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awards more than $1.6 million in scholarships each year for college, graduate and technical education. They manage more than 400 private scholarship funds created by individuals, families and companies that want to provide a path to higher education for generations to come.  

The window for applying for scholarships is currently open. Please go to cfozarks.org to apply. Once you are on their homepage click on Find Grants and Scholarships. There you will find a section on How to Apply for CFO Scholarships. You will have to create a username and password to establish your account. Some scholarship applications are available online and others you will have to see me to obtain a hard-copy application. Be sure to read the criteria for each scholarship carefully. Please note that a separate application will need to be submitted for each scholarship for which you are applying. Please do NOT use your school email address when completing the login because after you graduate in May your school email will no longer be in service.

Deadlines for scholarships vary, but generally begin closing in mid-March. If you have questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Dollar, Junior/Senior Counselor, at 417-443-3502 ext. 501.

DEADLINE:  Scholarships open on January  1st

https://www.cfozarks.org/take-action-apply-for-scholarships

Aloyce and James Barnhill Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• Must attend Mineral Area College, Three Rivers College

• or Southeast MO State University

• Have financial need

• Competitive Essay

$900 one time amount

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria

Deadline: March 16th

Alternative Education Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

• In foster care or homeless

• GPA of 2.0

• Essay

$1,000 renewable for 3 years based on college GPA and enrollment

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria

Deadline: March 16th

American Patriot Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• Child or grandchild of individual who

was honorably discharged or is active military

• 3.0 GPA

• Financial Need

• Community Service

$5,000 renewable for 3 years based on college GPA and enrollment

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria

Deadline: March 16th

Aurthur G. Tesar Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA of at least 2.5

• Attend MSU or OTC

• Financial Need

• Community Service

• Extra-curricular

• Essay

$2,000 renewable for 3 years based on college GPA and enrollment, 2 scholarships available

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Betty H. King  Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA of at least 3.0

• Attend college or trade school

• Community Service

• Extra-curricular

• Essay

$1,000 renewable for 3 years based on college GPA and enrollment, 2 scholarships available

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Bill Cox Memorial Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA of at least 2.5

• Attend college or trade school

• Financial Need

• Community Service

• Extra-curricular

• Essay

• Spokane Student

$1,500

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Chris Upp Memorial Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA of at least 3.0

• Attend Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla

• Pursuing a career in Aggregates industry

• Essay

$5,000 renewable for 3 years based on college GPA and enrollment

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Christine A. Loetel Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA of at least 2.5

• Attend college or trade school

• Financial Need

• Diagnosis of cerebral palsy or similar disability

• Essay

Amount varies and renewable for students in good standing

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Diane and Peter Christodoulou Memorial Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA of at least 2.5

• Community Service or Work Experience

• Financial Need

• Diagnosis of learning disability that is not health impairment related

$1,250, two scholarships awarded

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Foster Care Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• Student has been or is foster care

• Attending college or trade school 

• Essay

$1,000

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Gravelin Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• Student has experienced a life-altering circumstance

• GPA of 3.3

• Attending college or trade school

• Financial Need

• Community Service

• School Activities

• Work Experience

• Essay

$450

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Foster Care Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• Student has been or is foster care

• Attending college or trade school 

• Essay

$1,000

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Greater Ozarks Chapter of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses  #144 Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• Majoring in nursing, preference to orthopedic nurse

• Dependent of NAON member

• GPA of 3.0

• Financial Aid

• Essay

$800

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Jerald L. Andrews MO Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA of 2.5

• 2 year of 4 year college program

• Financial Need

• Sports in HS all four years 

• Essay

$1,000 renewable based on GPA and enrollment

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Jim and Shirley Cook Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• FFA leadership

• Major in mechanical engineering, CNC programming, welding or machine tool technology

• GPA of 3.0

• Financial Need

• Community service

• School activities

• Work experience

$750 

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Kevin Umlauf Foundation Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA of 2.5

• Resident of Christian or Greene County

• Must attend Baptist Bible College, Drury, Evangel, Midwest Tech Institute, Missouri State or OTC

• Financial Need

• Community service

• School activities

• Work experience

• Competitive Essay

$750 

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Missouri Association of RC and D Councils Scholarship 

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA of 2.5

• ACT score of 21 or higher

• Majoring in ag, natural resources or related field aligned to

MO Association of Resource Conservation and Development Council mission

• Financial Need

• Community service

• School activities

• Competitive Essay

$1,500

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Missouri Beef Days Charitable Scholarship Fund 

Eligibility Requirements

• Majoring in ag related field

• GPA of 2.5

• Community service

• School activities

• Competitive Essay

$1,000

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Physical Therapy Specialist/Nathan Murphy Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled in law enforcement academy

• Graduate of a HS in MO

• Essay

$1,000

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Shelby Estep Memorial FFA Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

• Resident of Christian County

• GPA of 2.0

• Furthering your education

• Financial Need

• FFA and Leadership Pages from State FFA Degree Application 

• Essay

$700

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Southwest Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

• Child of a paid member of the Southwest MO Cattlemen's Assoc.

• Majoring in ag

• GPA of 2.5

• Community service

• School activities

• Work experience

• Essay

• Involvement in SW Cattleman's Association MCA, CBA activities and events

$1,000, 2 scholarships available

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Southwest MO Resource Conservation and Dev. Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

• Resident of Christian County

• GPA of 2.5

• ACT of 21 or higher

• Community service

• School activities

• Work experience

• Essay required

$1,000

For information:  417-864-6199

https://www.cfozarks.org/resources/scholarship-criteria 

Deadline: March 16th

Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship

Amount:  $1,000

Available for students seeking a degree in education or healthcare field.

Deadline:  March 15, 2026

Information at:  https://www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/ruth-lutes-bachmann-scholarship/5002132/

Charles E. Kruse Agricultural Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be Missouri residents and they, their parent(s), or guardians must hold a current Farm Bureau membership in Missouri

• A high school senior enrolling in a 4-year Missouri college or university with a declared major in an agricultural field

• Enrolled in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded

• Check the website below for scholarship deadlines.  Typically March 15th

https://mofb.org/scholarships-and-grants/charles-e-kruse/

Diversity Scholarship/Internship Program by Central Bank

UPDATED INFORMATION COMING SOON

For more information, please contact the school counselor, or Jamilah Saunders at Central Bank 417-841-4426

Central Bank Scholarship

$500

Eligibility Requirements

• Student must be a SHS graduate

• Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

DEADLINE: UPDATED DEADLINE INFORMATION COMING SOON

Driver Education Initiative Scholarship

$3,000 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full-time student

• Employees and relatives of National Driving and Traffic School are ineligible

DEADLINE:  SEE WEBSITE  There are two rounds of submissions .  Due March 31st

https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/

MAMIC High School Scholarship

$1,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduating High School Senior living in Missouri

• Candidate must be attending a Missouri high school

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

DEADLINE:  MARCH 15th

https://www.mamic.net/scholarships/

Christian County Agricultural and Mechanical Society Scholarships

• $500---6 scholarships available with opportunity to renew scholarship 

• Major in agriculture or mechanical career at college, tech institute or trade school

• Essay

Application due April 3, 2026; application also available on sponsoring organization's FB page and in the counselor's office.