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Scholarships are awards of money that do not have to be repaid. Typically, scholarships are awarded based on students’ academic achievements, leadership, community service, financial need, and/or written/oral communication.
ATTENTION, SENIORS: Be sure to check with the financial aid offices at colleges of interest for information on academic, departmental, and other scholarships specific to each school. It is the responsibility of each student to request and complete any available scholarship applications.
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1. MSSU A+ Leadership Scholarship
Criteria: A+ certification; first-time freshman admitted to MSSU; U.S. citizen; must complete FAFSA.
Amount: $1,000 per academic year ($500 per semester for maximum of 8 semesters).
Deadline: First come, first served basis
2. Bright Flight Scholarship
Criteria: Senior; ACT composite of 31 or higher. This is the state’s merit-based scholarship administered by the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE). For more information go to www.dhe.mo.gov.
Amount: $2,000.00
Deadline: Spring 2010
3. Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
Criteria: Senior with financial need who has exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Minimum GPA of 2.0, with involvement in co-curricular and community service activities. Commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree; must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Submit an online application at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.
Amount: $2,500 to $20,000
Deadline: October 30, 2009
4. Horatio Alger Missouri Scholarship Program
Criteria: Senior with critical financial need who has exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Minimum GPA of 2.0, with involvement in co-curricular and community service activities. Commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree, resident of Missouri and U.S. citizenship. Submit an online application at http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm
Amount: Fifty $5,000.00 scholarships
Deadline: October 30, 2009
5. Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship
Criteria: Senior; essay competition. Essay Question: Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Delivers an important message about the chances and troubles that life presents. Thinking about the book Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, what kinds of opportunities and challenges do you think your education will present in the future? Entries must be submitted in personal essay/memoir format. All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than one page (500 words).
Amount: $5,000.00
Deadline: February 15, 2010
6. College of Business Scholarships – University of Missouri, Columbia
Criteria: Seniors. The College of Business awards over 700 scholarships to incoming and returning students. The three largest are the Sam W. Walton Scholarship in Retail, the Robert T. Trulaske, Sr. Scholarship in Business, and the Ponder Minority Scholarship. The selection criteria for the Sam M. Walton and Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. Scholarships can be found on the applications, while the Ponder Minority Scholarship recipients are selected based solely on the information provided by the student on the application. In addition to the scholarship application, the applicant must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies by scholarship – February 1, 2010
7. Hoover-Koken Grant
Criteria: Seniors who demonstrate financial need. A copy of the parent’s 2009 income tax return must be submitted along with the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1, 2010
8. Program: Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Youth leadership program sponsored by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. TLT provides an opportunity to learn more about the area and the importance of community service. TLT brings students together with business and community leaders to identify and discuss community issues, leadership, and career opportunities; five sessions.
Criteria: Senior; outstanding academically, effective leader in community and/or school activities with an interest in furthering his/her knowledge of the Joplin region.
Deadline: September 11, 2009 (Return application to the guidance office by 3:00 p.m.)
Interviews will be held at JHS on the morning of Sept. 29, 2009.
9. Danforth Scholars Program (Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO)
Criteria: Senior with outstanding academic performance and exceptional commitment to community service, leadership and personal achievements that set the student apart from his or her peers. An individual who has substantive knowledge of the student’s dedication to community and academic life must nominate the student. When a student has been nominated, the nomination committee will notify the student and provide application materials, which must be returned by January 15, 2010. The nominator must submit the appropriate form with a letter of nomination by October 15, 2009. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR.
Amount: Full or partial-tuition scholarships
Deadline: Nomination materials, October 15, 2009; student application, January 15, 2010.
10.Bryan and Davidson Scholarships – Davidson College, Davidson, NC
Criteria: Senior. Two Bryan Scholars, one male and one female, are chosen for each incoming class. Students must be nominated to apply. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR.
Amount: $2,000.00 to $30,000.00
Deadline: Nomination packet due September 25, 2009. Application packet due October 15, 2009
11. ANYCOLLEGE.COM SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Random student scholarship given away four times per year. There is no fee to sign up for this random scholarship drawing. Students can sign up by going to www.anycollege.com and clicking on the “Win a Scholarship” link.
Amount: $1,500.00
Deadline: September 30, 2009, December 31, 2009, March 31, 2010, and June 30, 2010.
12. Chancellor’s Scholarship -
Missouri University of Science & Technology Rolla, MO
Criteria: Senior in upper 10% of graduating class, ACT of 30 or SAT CR+M of 1410 or better (on or before the October 2009 exam), and strong leadership skills through community service activities.
Amount: $12,000.00 renewable
Deadline: November 1, 2009
13. Senior Scholarship Showcase 2010
Criteria: Senior vocalists or instrumentalists. Applicants will return to the Fine Arts in the Four States a recording (tape or CD) of two songs and the outline of a tentative 30-45 minute program. Six finalists will be selected to perform before a panel of judges in November 2009.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: October 16, 2009
14. Call Me MISTER Program
Criteria: Senior interested in attending Clemson University or four historically black colleges in South Carolina: Benedict College, Claflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University. The scholarship is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers among South Carolina’s lowest performing public schools.
Amount: Tuition assistance through Loan Forgiveness programs
Deadline: Spring 1020
15. Community Foundation of the OZARKS
Criteria: Senior. The CFO manages 200 scholarships for Southwest Missouri. Some eligibility is by “Residency” – the city where you live, and/or the high school you attend; other scholarships are available to all students living in Southwest Missouri. See your counselor or go on-line to access the applications at www.cfozarks.org/scholarship-tool.php
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
16. Elks National Foundation 2010 Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Criteria: Senior excelling in scholarship and leadership, having financial need. Contest details and applications are available on line at www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Completed applications should be returned to the Joplin Elks Lodge, 1802 W. 26th Street, Joplin, MO 64804.
Amount: Varies. The Elks National Foundation awards $2,296,000 in college scholarships to a total of 500 high school seniors nationwide.
Deadline: November 2, 2009
17. 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Criteria: Recognizes students in grades 5-12 for volunteering service in their communities. Complete an online application and submit it to Dr. Sachetta by November 2, 2009. Application can be found at http://spirit.prudential.com/ or www.principals.org/prudential (access key: spirit). A committee of Joplin High School teachers will review all applications submitted and select two Local Honorees and up to four runners-up. The top high school volunteer in each state is named State Honoree in February, and two to ten runners-up in each state are named Distinguished Finalists. Ten of the State Honorees are named America’s top youth volunteers of the year at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., in May.
Amount: State Honorees receive $1,000, engraved silver medallions, and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C. National Honorees receive additional $5,000 awards, engraved gold medallions, and crystal trophies for their schools. They also receive $5,000 grants for nonprofit charitable organizations of their choice.
Deadline: November 2, 2009
18. Multicultural Leadership Scholarship -- Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Criteria: Senior who ranks in the upper one-half of his/her class and is admitted to the university. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership in multicultural, school, and community activities. Scholarship is renewable for up to four additional years beyond the freshman year. Application is available online at: www.missouristate.edu/multiculturalapp.
Amount: In-state student fees up to 18 hours per semester for the academic year.
Deadline: February 1, 2010
19. Presidential Scholarship -- Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Criteria: Senior, 30 or higher on the ACT or 1340 or higher on the math and critical reading portions of the SAT in a test taken prior to January 15, 2010; rank in the top ten percent of the class or have a 3.90 or higher cumulative GPA after the 6th or 7th semester of high school; attend a scholarship interview at MSU on Saturday, February 27, 2010; be admitted to the university. For online submissions go to www.missouristate.edu/presidentialapp.
Amount: Tuition, plus room and board; renewable.
Deadline: January 15, 2010
20. Leadership Scholarship – Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Criteria: Seniors planning to attend MSU in the fall of 2010. Scholarship selection is based on academic achievement and ACT/SAT scores. Joplin High School may nominate five seniors for this scholarship. Students interested in being nominated should turn in a MSU Leadership Scholarship Nomination form to their counselors.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 16, 2010
21. Eagle Picher Scholarship Program
Criteria: Senior with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale planning to enroll full-time in an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
Amount: Undetermined Amount (Last year’s amount was $3,000.00)
Deadline: March 31, 2010
22. CONTEST: American Legion 76th Annual Oratorical Scholarship Program
Criteria: Students under the age of 20 and enrolled in grades 9 through 12 may enter the competition. Interested students should see Mr. Vogt, Room CC105, who will sponsor the oratorical contest for Joplin High School, in conjunction with our local American Legion Post. Each contestant will deliver a prepared oration, which must be an original effort. The oration must address some aspect of the Constitution of the United States, which emphasizes the attendant duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. A representative will be chosen from the high school competition to represent our school at county, district, zone and state finals.
Amount: State Winners range from $1,400.00 to $2,000.00; National Winners range from $14,000.00 to $18,000.00
Deadline: Joplin High School contest must be held before November 30, 2009
23. Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
Criteria: Senior men and women, a minimum of a “B” grade average and participation in at least one of the 27 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools. Interested students should apply at www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com. Applicants should apply early because each online application must be reviewed and confirmed by a JHS representative. School Winners (one man and one female) will be announced in mid-October. State Finalists will be announced in late October, with State Winners determined in mid-November.
Amount: Varies by level; School Winners receive a $10 Wendy’s Gift Card and a Wendy’s High School Heisman patch
Deadline: September 30, 2009
24. CONTEST: Profiles In Courage
Criteria: Open to students in grades 9 through 12. Applicants will submit an essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Essays may be submitted online or by mail. Applicants must complete and submit a registration form online for themselves and also provide school information, including a nominating teacher, on the registration form. To navigate the John F. Kennedy website and find the contest information go to www.jfklibrary.org. Under “Education and Public Programs,” click on “For Students.” In the left-hand column, click on “Essay Contest for High School Students.”
Amount: Various amounts totaling $8,500.00; the nominating teacher of the first-place winner will receive $500.00
Deadline: January 9, 2010
25. The American Legion 2010 Scholarship Programs
Criteria: Students under the age of 21 and a resident of Missouri who are unmarried and a descendant of a veteran with at least 90 days active service in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service.
Several scholarships are available. Any additional requirements for each scholarship are on the reverse side of the application. Copies of the scholarships may be obtained on the web at www.missourilegion.org.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 20, 2010
26. Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition
Criteria: Grades 9-12. Record an original 3-5 minute essay on a cassette tape or CD on the theme “Does America Still Have Heroes?” Label the cassette or CD and neatly typed essay with your name and complete an entry form. Turn in these three items to the guidance office. On October 30, 2009, a representative of the VFW will pick up all entries for judging by the local VFW Post.
Amount: Varies. Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the local, district, state and national level.
Deadline: Due in the JHS Guidance Office on October 30, 2009
27. National Co-op Scholarship Program
Criteria: Senior planning to enroll at one of eight NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities; cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better; complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program application including a typed one-page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program. See your counselor for a list of the eight NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities. On-line applications are available at www.co-op.edu.
Amount: 170 merit co-op scholarships totaling $4,200,000.
Deadline: February 15, 2010
28. Boston University 35th Annual Trustee Scholarship Competition
Criteria: Senior in the top 10% of their class with strong record of school and community leadership activities. Interested students should see their counselor. Principal nomination is required. All application and nomination materials are available online at www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 1, 2009
29. 2010 Whole Person Scholarship Competition –
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
Criteria: Senior with 3.0 cumulative GPA, plus 21 or higher ACT composite or 1000 SAT (math and critical reading only). Teacher nomination is required, as well as acceptance into ORU, to participate in this on-campus Scholarship Day Competition.
Amount: Full-tuition scholarship
Deadline: November 11, 2009 for January 22, 2010 Scholarship Day or January 4, 2010 for March 4, 2010 Scholarship Day
30. John T. Belcher Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Senior. Applicants will write a 500-word essay on the following topic: “How can public education be improved through research, resources and responsibility.” Applicants will submit the essay, two letters of recommendation from teachers, and a copy of their high school transcript along with the application to Dr. Sachetta. Dr. Sachetta will submit all applications to the School Board. The Joplin R-VIII School Board will select one application from those submitted to forward to the MSBA Regional Leadership Committee for this region. Selection will be based on academic achievement, need, leadership abilities and the quality of the essay related to public education. One regional winner will advance to statewide competition.
Amount: The statewide winner receives a $1,500.00 scholarship and the other 16 regional winners each receive a $750.00 scholarship.
Deadline: Turn into Dr. Sachetta by November 23, 2009.
31. Anthem Essay Contest and The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Criteria: Entrant in the Anthem Essay Contest must be enrolled in the 8th, 9th, and 10th grade; entrant in The Fountainhead Essay Contest must be enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade. Entrant will select from one of three topics and develop a unified essay. A complete list of rules and guidelines and how to submit the essay can be found at www.aynrandeducation.com.
Amount: 521 prizes; more than $81,000 in award money
Deadline: March 20, 2010, for the Anthem Essay Contest; April 26, 2010, for The Fountainhead Contest
32. Army ROTC Scholarships
Criteria: Senior interested in the Army ROTC program in college. The Army ROTC scholarships are national merit-based scholarships that pay full tuition, fees, books and a monthly stipend. Students must attend an accredited college or university with a Senior ROTC program. Upon graduation, students are commissioned as officers in the US Army and will serve in the National Guard, Army Reserves or on Active Duty. Students may apply online at www.goarmy.com/rotc. For more information contact the Joplin JROTC department at Joplin High School.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Spring 2010
33. Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Criteria: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American seniors who are citizens, national or legal permanent residents; cumulative GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale; demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities; meet federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; have completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form). The online application process is available at www.gmsp.org.
Amount: Cost of undergraduate education in any discipline
Deadline: Paper applications postmarked by January 11, 2010; Online applications submitted by January 11, 2010, 11:59 p.m. EST
34. KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program
Criteria: Senior planning to enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75; demonstrate financial need. Online scholars applications are available at www.kfcscholars.org from December 1, 2009 through February 10, 2010.
Amount: Up to $5,000.00 per year for tuition, textbooks, and room/board
Deadline: February 10, 2010
35. US Bank’s Internet Scholarship Program
Criteria: Seniors planning to enroll at an eligible 4-year college or university participating in the US Bank No Fee Education Loan Program are eligible to apply. Scholarship award recipients are selected through a random drawing process. Further details, including college or university eligibility, can be found at www.usbank.com/studentloans. Scholarship online applications will be accepted from October 2009 through March 2010.
Amount: Forty $1,000.00 scholarships
Deadline: March 31, 2010
36. United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program
Criteria: Seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary college, university, or vocational school. The Missouri JCI Senate will choose two nominees to represent Missouri for the JCI Senate Foundation scholarships. Each of these two nominees will receive a $250 scholarship from the Missouri JCI Senate. Applicants must submit a personal statement of up to 300 words, and may include up to five (5) letters of references from educators, clergy, employers, and/or community leaders. Scholarship forms are located on the Missouri JCI Senate Website under forms: http://www.mojcisenate.org/forms.html.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: January 4, 2010
37. Marist College NSF (National Science Foundation) Scholarship,
Poughkeepsie, NY
Criteria: Academically talented seniors who wish to major in Computer Science or Information Technology and Systems. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, submit an essay describing why he/she would be a good candidate for this program and for Marist College, and interview with the dean and/or faculty from the School of Computer Science and Mathematics.
Marist College online application for admission can be found at www.marist.edu/admission (on the application, check the box labeled “National Science Foundation Scholarship Program”).
Amount: 12 full scholarships (tuition, room and board)
Deadline: February 15, 2010
38. National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program
Criteria: Seniors who have MS, or who have a parent with MS, planning to enroll in an undergraduate course of study in an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the first time. For detailed guidelines and application information, please visit www.nationalmssociety.org/scholarship.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: January 15, 2010
39. AXA Achievement Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in college. Go to www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html to learn more about the scholarship program and download an application.
Amount: $10,000 national scholarships to 52 students (one per state) and $15,000 additional one-time scholarships to 10 national recipients. These top ten also receive an offer of an internship with AXA.
Deadline: December 15, 2009
40. John Dennis Scholarship for Criminal Justice
Criteria: Senior who intends to pursue a criminal justice career and will be attending a Missouri college or university. Applicants must have a 2.0 or greater GPA, demonstrate financial need, participate in extra-curricular activities and have a good reference from their counselor.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: January 31, 2010
41. Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship,
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Criteria: Seniors with a 3.60 GPA and an ACT composite of at least 24 or SAT composite of at least 1090. Students receiving the UA Prestigious Fellowships and Chancellor’s Scholarships will not be considered for Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarships. The on-line scholarship application is available at www.arkalum.org/scholarships.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1, 2010
42. Contest: Missouri Journalism and Missouri Poster Contest,
sponsored by the Governor’s Council on Disability (Grades 7 through 12)
Criteria: Both contests are open to students with or without disabilities. Prizes are awarded in two categories for each contest: grades 7-9 and grades 10-12. Students entering the Missouri Journalism Contest will submit a typewritten double spaced essay not to exceed three pages describing how their community (schools, towns, or both) has been changed by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Use the theme “The Americans with Disabilities Act; Celebrating 20 Years of Opportunity.” Students entering the Missouri Poster Contest will design a poster displaying how the ADA has increased access in their community (schools, towns, or both). Please include the theme “The Americans with Disabilities Act; Celebrating 20 Years of Opportunity.” Students should show how their community can be a more welcoming place for people with disabilities. Application and information is available online at: www.disabilityinfo.mo.gov.
Amount: Monetary and other prizes will be awarded in both the 7-9 and 10-12 divisions. Additional prize drawings will be held for contest participants.
Deadline: February 22, 2010
43. Mizzou Alumni Association Scholarship – University of Missouri-Columbia
Criteria: Senior; upper 20% of class or have an ACT score of 26 or higher; achieve a minimum GPA of 2.75 for at least 12 hours credit for the fall semester to receive a second semester award. The applicant must have been accepted to Mizzou to apply for this scholarship because his/her Mizzou student number is required on the application. Details about the Alumni Scholars Program are available online at www.mizzou.com/scholarship. Applications will be accepted online only.
Amount: $500.00 to $5,000.00
Deadline: February 1, 2010
44. SOPHOMORE SEMINAR: Missouri Leadership Seminar
Criteria: One sophomore from Joplin High School will be selected to participate in the Missouri Leadership Seminar to be held at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO on June 4th to June 6th, 2010. The goal of the leadership seminar is to cultivate leadership qualities. Interested sophomores should submit a 500-word essay to his/her counselor on the topic “What Leadership Means To Me,” along with a resume, by Friday, February 12, 2010.
Amount: Expenses paid to three-day conference
Deadline: February 12, 2010
45. Department of Natural Resources Environmental Educational Scholarship Program
Criteria: Senior and Missouri resident with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, planning to enroll as a full-time student in a Missouri post-secondary institution. Qualified candidates must be pursuing a degree in one of the following areas of study: Civil, chemical, mechanical, agricultural engineering or environmental engineering; or environmental areas such as geology, biology, wildlife management, planning, some aspect of natural resource management or a closely related field; or environmental chemistry; or environmental law enforcement. Application process requires three letters of recommendation and a one-page essay explaining why this scholarship is desired. Applications may be accessed online at http://www.dnr.mo.gov/hr/scholarship.htm.
Amount: $1,000.00 per semester; renewable
Deadline: June 1, 2010
46. CONTEST: Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest
Criteria: High school, college and university students enrolled any time during 2009 in an academic program designed to conclude with the awarding of a diploma or a degree. Employees of sponsor, Prudent Publishing Company, Inc., their family members, and persons living in the same household as employees or their family members are not eligible. Greeting card entries will be judged on overall aesthetic appeal, creativity and originality, appropriateness for use as a greeting card, etc. Detailed information about the contest and registration is available at www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship. Look for the scholarship page on the site and complete the online application. The online application must include an original work of art or photograph. The contest is limited to one entry per person.
Amount: $10,000.00
Deadline: January 15, 2010
47. LEAP Scholarship Program (Lead and Enhance the Accounting Profession)
Criteria: Seniors who are planning to pursue an accounting degree at a Missouri college or university. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, test scores, leadership potential, and educator recommendation. Applicant must be a student member of the Missouri Society of CPAs. Any high school senior who signs up for FREE MSCPA high school student membership before January 29, 2010 will be sent the scholarship link by email. Details, rules, and the application process are available at www.leap-forward.com.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: January 31, 2010
48. Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors Scholarship
Criteria: Senior with a cumulative gpa of 2.5 planning to pursue a degree in applied science or a certificate in either Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair in the fall of 2010. See your counselor for additional information about eligible post-secondary programs.
Amount: Four $1,000.00 scholarships
Deadline: March 15, 2010
49. Contest: Letters About Literature Writing Competition
Criteria: Students in grades 4-12. Letters About Literature is a national reading promotion program of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, presented in partnership with Target. Students will write a personal letter to an author explaining how his or her work affected them. The competition has three levels: Entries for Level 1 should be no less than 100 words and no more than 400 words; Entries for Level 2 no less than 300 words and no more than 600 words; Entries for Level 3 no less than 500 words and no more than 800 words. Official rules and complete information on how to prepare your letter can be found at www.loc.gov/letters.
Amount: State winners will receive a $50 Target GiftCardSM and will advance to the National Level Judging.
Deadline: December 12, 2009
50. American Legion Student Aid Resources: Need A Lift?
Criteria: Varies. Need A Lift? Contains many different scholarships for veterans’ dependents. The resource guide contains extensive information on scholarships and other student aid resources. Website: www.legion.org/needalift
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
51. James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program
Criteria: Senior with limited financial resources (adjusted family gross income of $50,000 or less) and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Scholarships cover college tuition, books and supplies. For additional information and a link to the application go to http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/Westlake.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28, 2010
52. KIDS’ CHANCE Scholarship Program for Children of Missouri’s Seriously Injured Workers
Criteria: Senior who has a parent that sustained a serious injury or a fatality in a Missouri work related accident covered by workers’ compensation. The parent’s injury or death must be compensable under Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law, Chapter 287 RSMo. Student must demonstrate financial need. Scholarship may cover tuition, books, supplies, housing, meals and other expenses not covered by other grants and/or scholarships.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30, 2010
53. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Criteria: Senior in the top 10 percentile on the ACT. (NOTE: Last year’s recipients had ACT scores no lower than 32.) Applicants must submit a 7th semester transcript and verification of ACT score. Each scholarship recipient will receive a form that must be filed with the institution he/she intends to attend, certifying that he/she is registered with the selective service or that he/she is not required to be registered.
Amount: Up to $1,500 per year, depending on federal appropriations, renewable.
Deadline: April 15, 2010
54. Discover Scholarship Program
Criteria: Junior, with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for the 9th and 10th grades. Applicant will have demonstrated accomplishments in community service and leadership and have faced a significant roadblock or challenge. Applicants should apply on-line at www.discoverfinancial.com/community.
Amount: Ten scholarships of $40,000.
Deadline: January 31, 2010
55. The Balanced Man Scholarship – University of Arkansas
Criteria: Senior planning to attend the University of Arkansas. This is a cash award sponsored by the Arkansas Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity to outstanding freshman male students who embody the principles of a Balanced Man. The fraternity’s aim is to recognize and reward men who strive to achieve balance and all-round excellence because this is essential in achieving a satisfying college experience and life. Students applying for the Scholarship are in no way obligated to join the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.
Amount: One $1,000.00 and two $500.00 scholarships
Deadline: May 31, 2010
56. World Class Scholarship Program
Criteria: Senior planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university or vocational technical institution or other institution that provides further training and education beyond high school and living in an area serviced by the North Central Division of Mediacom. Application packets must include two letters of reference from the school, a 500-word essay on “Leadership,” and an official transcript. Application and information is available at: www.mediacomworldclass.com
Amount: Fifty $1,000.00 scholarships
Deadline: February 10, 2010
57. Minority Teaching Scholarship
Criteria: Senior who is African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, or Native American and ranks in the top 25% of his/her class with a score in the top 25 national percentile on the ACT or SAT examination. Applicant must also enroll full-time in an approved teacher education program at a participating Missouri school with a scholarship match. This scholarship is a loan/loan forgiveness program designed to attract academically talented minority individuals into the teaching profession. For students who meet all of the program’s obligations, the loans are forgiven through conversion to a scholarship (gift aid). The application process includes a 250-word essay, resume, and three references. Awards are based on academic performance, quantity and quality of school and community activities, range and interest of activities, employment experience, leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and the desire to enter the education field. Information and application and recommendation forms are available at http://www.dhe.mo.gov/minorityteaching.shtml.
Amount: $3,000 maximum annual award
Deadline: February 15, 2010
58. MSPE – SW Educational Foundation Scholarship Program
Criteria: Senior with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the 10th and 11th grades. Applicant must have a minimum score on the ACT test of 29 in Math and 25 in English and must enroll in an engineering program that has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET-EAC) at one of the approved state institutions or a Pre-Engineering Program at a Missouri College or University that has a working agreement to transfer credits with one of the approved schools.
Amount: Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Deadline: January 31, 2010
59. Leadership in Service – University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Criteria: Senior planning to attend the University of Dayton with a strong academic record and demonstrated service activities supporting his/her church, school and/or community. Interested student should see his/her counselor for further information.
Amount: $2,500.00 per year for four years
Deadline: March 1, 2010
60. North Middle School Scholarship
Criteria: Senior and former North Middle School student. This scholarship is raised by North Middle School teachers and will vary from year to year depending on teacher donations. The scholarship is intended to help with college expenses.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 20,2010
61. Best Buy Scholarship Program
Criteria: Students in grades 9-12 with involvement in community service or work experience and a record of solid academic performance (i.e., GPA 2.5 or higher). This year 1,000 students will be selected to receive awards of $1,000.00 each. Apply on-line at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: February 15, 2010
62. Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: Senior who has exhibited academic achievement and/or economic need and planning to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a major in a field related to banking. Two letters of recommendation are required. In addition, an officer of a Missouri Bankers Association member bank must sign the application.
Amount: One $500.00 scholarship from each of seven geographical regions
Deadline: March 26, 2010
63. Farm Kids for College Scholarship
Criteria: Senior planning to major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university. Students will submit an 850- to 1200-word essay on the following topic: “How can marketing production with other farmers and ranchers improve prices for grain, dairy and livestock? How can niche marketing, risk management and price negotiation impact prices producers receive?” Two letters of reference are also required.
Amount: Three $1,000.00
Deadline: March 15, 2010
64. DeLisle Golf Scholarship
Criteria: Senior male or female golf athlete. Preference may be given to students attending the University of Missouri-Columbia or Missouri Southern State University. Douglas DeLisle created the DeLisle Golf Scholarship in memory of his father, Len DeLisle. Len DeLisle and his wife Opal opened the first Social Security office in Joplin. Douglas DeLisle participated in the Junior Horton Smith golf program and played for the Joplin High School team. He has continued his interest in golf as a volunteer for PGA, Sr. PGA, and LPGA tournaments in Florida.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 1, 2010
65. Missouri Insurance Education Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: Senior interested in pursuing an insurance, risk management or actuarial science course of study at a Missouri college or university. Applicant must demonstrate scholarship consistent with capacity and circumstances. In addition to a typed application form, the applicant will submit a letter of application containing a brief explanation of career goals and biographical (background) information. The applicant will also submit one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, administrator, or former employer, along with a high school transcript.
Amount: Four (4) $1,500.00 scholarships
Deadline: March 31, 2010
66. Missouri University of Science & Technology AEPi Freshman Scholarship
Criteria: Male senior planning to attend Mo S&T (Missouri University of Science & Technology) in Rolla and join AEPi Fraternity. Scholarships, ranging from $500 to up to $2,000, are based on first semester GPA at Mo S&T. Payout beginning in April 2011 based on fall, 2010 academic performance. E-mail Andy Mueller at aepi@mst.edu by February 10, 2010, to arrange for an interview.
Amount: $500.00 to $2,000.00
Deadline: February 10, 2010
67. 2010 Student-View Scholarship Program
Criteria: Senior planning to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. Student Insights is a marketing firm helping colleges and universities communicate more effectively with high school seniors.
Amount: One $4,000.00, two $1,000.00, and four $500.00 scholarships
Deadline: April 22, 2010
68. Contest: Princeton University Ten-Minute Play Contest
Criteria: Any student who is in the eleventh grade in the 2009-2010 academic year is eligible for the prize. Applicants may submit only one play. Entries are not returnable. The jury will consist of members of the Princeton University Theater faculty.
Amount: 1st Prize $500.00, 2nd Prize $250.00, and 3rd Prize $100.00
Deadline: March 30, 2010
69. Contest: Leonard Milberg ’53 Secondary School Poetry Prize
Criteria: Any student who is in the eleventh grade in the 2009-2010 academic year is eligible for the contest. Applicants may submit up to three poems. The jury will consist of members of the Princeton University Creative Writing faculty.
Amount: 1st Prize $500.00, 2nd Prize $250.00, and 3rd Prize $100.00
Deadline: March 30, 2010
70. Black & White Ball Scholarship (Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO)
Criteria: Senior planning to attend Lindenwood University. Candidates must meet the university admission requirements and demonstrate academic success and leadership potential. Candidates must complete the financial aid application and meet the “need criteria” established by the institution along with state and federal guidelines for designation of “need-based aid.” The Lindenwood University’s Black Student Union, Nelly, and Plaza Motors sponsor this scholarship.
Amount: Two $7,000 scholarships, plus $2,400 in on-campus work for campus residents
Deadline: March 1, 2010
71. Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) 2010 Award Program
Criteria: Senior. The SAMMY 2010 Award Program recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 from high schools throughout the contiguous United States. Students may nominate themselves. Teachers, coaches, principals, guidance counselors, athletic directors, parents or relatives may also nominate students. Judging of the nominees will be based on five criteria: academic performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%), leadership (15%), community service (10%), and milk experience (5%). SAMMY 2010 applications will only be accepted online at bodybymilk.com.
Amount: Twenty-five $7,500 scholarships
Deadline: March 5, 2010
72. Joplin Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors with parents who are Booster Club Members. Applicants must have participated in sports for at least two years and demonstrate sports, school and community leadership. Applicants must have a 2.5 grade point average and financial need. Applicants cannot have a Code of Conduct violation or excessive referrals.
Amount: Six $500.00 scholarships; in addition, the Joplin Athletic Booster Club will award two Jack Holden Scholarships in the amount of $750.00 each.
Deadline: April 1, 2010
73. Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program
Criteria: Students age 6 through 18. An adult 21 years of age older may nominate a student who is doing great work to benefit their community. Parents may nominate their child. The student’s volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year. Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome. Applicants must not have graduated high school as of March 15, 2010. Visit www.kohlskids.com for official rules and to nominate a deserving young volunteer.
Amount: 200 regional winners will be awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship; 2,100 store-level winners will receive a $50.00 Kohl’s Gift Card; 2,100 nominees will be awarded more than $4,10,000.00 in scholarships and prizes.
Deadline: March 15, 2010
74. Genevieve Edmee Lenz Guldner Kansas Univ. Medical Center Scholarship Fund – KU Med. Ctr.
Criteria: Senior planning to attend the Kansas University Medical Center with demonstrated need for financial assistance. Must maintain full-time student status and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $1,875.00, renewable for 4 years
Deadline: March 15, 2010
75. Genevieve Edmee Lenz Guldner Kansas Univ. Fine Arts Scholarship Fund –
KU Fine Arts Program
Criteria: Senior planning to attend the Kansas University Fine Arts Program with demonstrated need for financial assistance. Must maintain full-time student status and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $1,875.00, renewable for 4 years
Deadline: March 15, 2010
76. Alpha Gamma Sigma Scholarship – University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Criteria: Senior male planning to attend the University of Missouri, Columbia, in the fall of 2010. The only requirements for applying are being male and attending the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Amount: Undetermined (Average scholarship award in the past has been $500.00)
Deadline: June 1, 2010
77. Alumni of Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Fraternity – Iowa State University
Criteria: Senior male planning to attend Iowa State University in the fall of 2010. Applicants will be evaluated on their scholastic achievement and active participation in their communities and churches.
Amount: Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Deadline: 1st scholarship February 26, 2010; 2nd scholarship May 14, 2010
78. Missouri Youth Leadership Forum
Criteria: Juniors and seniors with disabilities, ages 16-21, who possess leadership potential. Through the application process, a diverse group of students are chosen as delegates to represent their schools and communities from all areas of the state. Student delegates will participate in this leadership-training program at the University of MO-Columbia on July 25 – July 28, 2010. For more information, and to download an application, go to www.disabilityinfo.mo.gov/gcd/ylf/shtml.
Amount: Free tuition
Deadline: April 15, 2010
79. George Washington Carver Scholastic Scholarship
Criteria: Senior planning to study Science, Art, Agriculture, Music, Education or Bible at a college or university in the fall of 2008. Applicants must attend an accredited college (2 or 4 year) within 75 miles of George Washington Carver National Monument, or attend Iowa State University, Tuskegee University, or Simpson College (Indianola, Iowa). Criteria used to determine award recipient include need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Finalists must complete an interview. Applications are available via the National Park website: www.nps.gov/gwca.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 2, 2010
80. Spirit of Mercy Scholarship
Criteria: Senior planning to attend a four-year accredited university or college in the fall of 2010 and major in education or nursing. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. A 150-200 word typed essay based on the question, “What does the Spirit of Mercy mean to you?” is part of the application packet. Special consideration will be given to scholarship applicants who have a parent(s), grandparent(s), or adult sibling(s) employed by St. John’s Regional Medical Center or Joplin-based Mercy Clinics. The Scholarship was created in honor of the Sisters of Mercy who have faithfully served St. John’s and Joplin area schools.
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: March 15, 2010
81. Missouri Council of the Blind Scholarship Program
Criteria: Senior meeting the definition of legal blindness and planning to enter college during the 2010-2011 school year. The definition of legal blindness is as follows: Visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better corrected eye or a visual field of 20 degrees or less in the better corrected eye. To be eligible, the applicant must be legally blind in both eyes. Applications are available on-line at www.moblind.org. Click on the Forms and Applications link. On that link Scholarship Guidelines and Application can be found.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1, 2010
82. St. John’s Regional Medical Center Business/Education Partnership Scholarship
Criteria: Senior planning to enroll in a full-time course of study in an accredited two or four year institution in the fall of 2010 with the ultimate goal of entering the healthcare field. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above. Three letters of recommendation are required.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: March 31, 2010
83. Counselor/Principal NEO Scholarship, NEO A&M College, Miami, Oklahoma
Criteria: Senior planning to attend NEO in the fall of 2010. Scholarship selection is based on academic achievement. Joplin High School may nominate one senior for this scholarship. Students interested in being nominated should complete the NEO Scholarship Nomination form and return it to their counselors. The scholarship is for tuition only, no fees, and is not stackable with other NEO scholarships.
Amount: $600.00
Deadline: April 30, 2010
84. Missouri Restaurant Association Scholarship
Criteria: Senior planning to pursue a career in the hospitality and/or food service industry. Applicants must score at least a 19 on the ACT or be in the 80th percentile on the SAT or have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Two letters of recommendation are required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31, 2010
85. Crowder College Presidential Honors Scholarship
Criteria: Senior or student who has graduated from high school within one year prior to application. Composite ACT score of 24 and meet at least one of the following criteria: a) rank within the top 10% of the senior class;
b) minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5;
or c) valedictorian or salutatorian of senior class.
See your counselor for more information.
Amount: Full tuition, fees, and a book loan. Renewable.
Deadline: March 31, 2010
86. Crowder College Scholarships
Criteria: Senior interested in attending Crowder College who ranks in the top 15% of his/her class. School Districts are given a specific number of scholarship types to be awarded based upon the size of the graduating class. Counselors may nominate students who meet the scholarship criteria for scholarships in each category. Interested students should see their counselors.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31, 2010
87. Joplin R-VIII Scholarships
Criteria: Joplin High School senior. The Joplin R-VIII Foundation sponsors a number of scholarships. Students may use this application to apply for any or all of these scholarships. These scholarships recognize educational excellence and outstanding co-curricular/extra-curricular performance. Form may be downloaded here.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 16, 2010
88.R-VIII Retired Employee Association of Joplin Scholarship
Criteria: Senior planning to major in education at MSSU, MSU, PSU, Univ. of Arkansas, or Crowder College with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better. Applicants must submit a brief biographical sketch AND 300 word essay stating his/her reason for selecting education or a related profession as a major and career.
Amount: Varies (2008-’09 award was $300.00)
Deadline: April 16, 2010
89. Joplin Daybreak Rotary Scholarship
Criteria: Senior needing assistance paying for college or post high school vocational training. Scholarship selection is based on community or extracurricular activities, financial need, and the academic ability to succeed at the college level.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: April 16, 2010
90. JNEA Scholarship
Criteria: Senior with a parent who has been a JNEA member for at least two years.
Parents of interested applicants should contact Ms. Diane Storm at McKinley Elementary School for an application. Scholarships are awarded strictly on the GPA thru 7 semesters of high school.
Amount: Two $200.00 scholarships
Deadline: April 16, 2010
91. Public Safety Officer or Employee’s Child Survivor Grant
Criteria: Grant to children of certain public employees’ families if the employee was killed or permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty. The full eligibility criteria are available at www.dhe.mo.gov.
Amount: Tuition for 12 credit hours; award is determined by the college or university attended
Deadline: Spring 2010
92. Vietnam Veteran Survivor Grant
Criteria: Children of Vietnam veterans who served between 1961 and 1972 and whose deaths were attributed to, or caused by, exposure to toxic chemicals during the Vietnam conflict. The veteran must have been a Missouri resident when first entering the military service and at the time of death. The full eligibility criteria are available at www.dhe.mo.gov.
Amount: Tuition for 12 credit hours; award is determined by the college or university attended
Deadline: Spring 2010
93. Pfizer's Epilepsy Scholarship Award
Criteria: Seniors overcoming the challenges of Epilepsy. More information is available at www.epilepsy-scholarship.com.
Amount: $2000.00
Deadline: June 15, 2010
94. Help Johnny Scholarship
Criteria: Available to any student who is 19 or younger, as of 10/25/10. Informaton can be found at http://www.studentscholarships.org/helpjohnny.php.
Amount: $5,000.00
Deadline: Varies
95. 2010 Independence Day Scholarship
Criteria: Open to students of all national background currently studying int eh US. Visit www.joefoss.com/programs/scholarship-program for more information.
Amount: $5,000.00
Deadline: July 2, 2010
96. Castle Ink's Green Scholarship
Criteria: Available to students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. View the entire criteria at www.castleink.com/_ink-scholarship.html.
Amount: $2,500.00
Deadline: July 31, 2010
97. Society of American Travel Writers Scholarship
Criteria: Students age 13-18 must write about a travel experience within the last three years. Full eligibility criteria are available at www.travelbigo.com/scholarships/SATW.
Amount: 1st place - $1,000.00 2nd place - $500.00 3rd place - $200.00
Deadline: August 1, 2010
DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT: These scholarships are listed for the user’s convenience only. The JHS Guidance Department does not endorse any of these scholarships or contests except for the Joplin R-VIII scholarships. We also caution students and parents to be aware that any personal information submitted in the paper applications or over the Internet has no guarantee of privacy. Please read each web site’s privacy statement before submitting any personal information (including your e-mail address). In addition, it is important for every applicant to research all pertinent information regarding the scholarship application and requirements in this file or on the scholarship sponsor’s web site.
