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Please Note

Finding a scholarship opportunity with one item of relevant criteria does not mean you will fully qualify for the scholarship. By completing the universal application by March 16,, you will be able to apply for all of the scholarship opportunities for which you qualify. If you you feel you should be eligible for any given scholarship opportunity, please call 417-864-6199.

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Aaron Goddard Courage Scholarship

One $350.00 scholarship
Graduating Willard High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Alan D. and Yvonne L. Skouby Scholarship

One $625.00 scholarship
Graduating Belle High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Alfred Penny Memorial Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Clever High School male senior, who is a varsity basketball player
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in school activities
Essay required

Alicia Key Scholarship

One $475.00 scholarship
Graduating Sullivan High School senior who is female
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 20 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in sports
Essay required
Letter of recommendation; from a coach

Aloyce and James Barnhill Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate
Student must be attending Mineral Area College, Three Rivers College or Southeast Missouri State University
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Alternative Education Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior who has been or currently is in Foster Care/Alternative Care or is currently homeless
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

American Patriot Scholarship

One $5,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior or current college student from Southern Missouri who has a parent or grandparent that is a honorably discharged veteran or active personnel
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service
Essay required
Letter of recommendation
Possible interview

Andrew J. Vincent Memorial Scholarship

One $400.00 scholarship
Graduating Alton High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Andrew R. Norton Memorial Scholarship

One $575.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Monett High School senior who has attended MHS all four years
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must meet the requirements of the A+ program
Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation as a student athletic

Andy Gott Memorial Scholarship

One $950.00 scholarship
Graduating Hillcrest High School senior who played varsity baseball, including senior year
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Anita Barnes Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating Oran High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

Ann and Doug Sickles Memorial Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Current college student entering your 3rd or 4th year; preference given to a student who graduated from Aurora, Marionville, Miller, Mount Vernon, Pierce City or Verona Missouri High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be pursuing a degree in Health Science or Social Science
Student must be attending a Missouri college or university
Describe your participation in community service
Essay required

Arthur G. Tesar Scholarship

Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours at Missouri State University–Springfield or Ozarks Technical Community College–Springfield
Graduating high school senior
GPA between 2.5 and 3.0; submit transcript
Student must be attending Missouri State University or Ozarks Technical Community College
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Aurora Community Theatre Memorial Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating Aurora High School senior who participated in Communications, Debate, Drama or Speech
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

Ava Alumni Yeoman Scholarship

Five $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating Ava High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Ava Methodist Church Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Ava High School senior; must be a member of the Ava Methodist Church, Ava, MO
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities

Barker Shannon Scholarship

One $1,250.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Mountain Grove High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

BDL Scholarship

Three $600.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating Cole Camp, Lincoln or Warsaw High School senior
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Letter of recommendation

Beadles, Pryer, McCoy Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Ozark High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Belle Lions Club Memorial Scholarship in memory of David R. Sassmann

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating Belle High School senior
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience, honors received in the last four years
Two recommendation requests

Ben Wilken Memorial Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Students must be enrolled in the JROTC program
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience
Essay required

Benny Hensley Scholarship

One $2,300.00 scholarship
Graduating Hartville High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Benton and Genelle Breeding Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Gainesville High School senior, who has attended GHS for at least two of the four years
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Benton County Community Foundation Scholarship

Three $750.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating Cole Camp, Lincoln or Warsaw High School senior; preference given to those pursuing two year school or vocational school
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Bernie Bahr Forestry Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduate from Hermann High School preferred, or graduate from Owensville, Wellsville Middletown, Montgomery, N Callaway, New Bloomfield, Fulton or S Callaway High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must have completed two years of college credits (minimum 50 hours) and be committed to obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Plant or Soil/Environmental Sciences
Essay required

Berniece Medlin Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Monett High School senior; majoring in education
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and work experience
Essay required

BEST EHS Vocational Scholarship

One $850.00 scholarship
Graduating Eminence High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience
Essay required
Must have good attendance

Betty H. King Scholarship

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in education, engineering or science
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), majoring in engineering, math or science
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Bill Cox Memorial Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Spokane High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Bill Hanks and Wilbur Wilson OHS Scholarship

Four $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional one year (approximately half of the original award); providing you show satisfactory progress and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Ozark High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Bill Keesling Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Marshfield High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience
Essay required

Bill Kirsch Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Reeds Spring High School senior
GPA of 3.8 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience

Blaine A. Childress Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Seymour High School senior; preference for a business major
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience
Essay required

Blessings Forward Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Purdy High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Bob and Jane Ellen Lazenby Scholarship

Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for an additional year; providing you maintain a 2.5 GPA and are enrolled full time at a 2-year accredited college or vocational school
Graduating Caruthersville High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Bob and Mea Childers Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Nixa SCORE High School senior
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation; Nixa School faculty member

Bob Johnson Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Lamar High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Briefly describe, if there are any family financial considerations you wish the scholarship selection committee to beware of
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience
Essay required

Bob Stokes/Bob Krasser Memorial Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Scholarship will only be paid after recipient completes the fall semester at an accredited college or university
Graduating Weaubleau High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, honors or awards received, school activities, work experience

Boesl-Gentry Memorial Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating Cabool, Hartville, Houston, Licking, Marshfield, Mountain Grove, Mountain View, Norwood, Plato, Salem, Summersville, West Plains or Willow Springs High School senior; majoring in ministry, music ministry, or youth ministry
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Bradley Griswold, Don C. Harrison and Anne Whitney Barrow Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating Eldon High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities

Buffalo Rotary Club Davis and Mallory Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Buffalo High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Camp Arrowhead Staff Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or current college student who is male and has been a staff person at Camp Arrowhead
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Carol Blackburn Branson High School Scholarship

Three $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.75 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Branson High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Briefly describe, if there are any family financial considerations you wish the scholarship selection committee to beware of
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Cathy Lloyd Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.3 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Hermann High School senior
GPA of 3.3 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 28 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, leadership positions, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Catrina Runyan Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Eldon High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Charles and Helen Winston Scholarship

Two $750.00 scholarships; one per school
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Branson or Hollister High School senior
GPA of 3.5 or below; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Charles E. Whitten, Jr. Scholarship

One $2,900.00 scholarship
Graduating Alton High School senior who has lettered in two sports
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school athletics
Essay required

Chilton Oil Scholarship

Two $1,500.00 scholarships
Graduating Salem High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Chris Bell Memorial Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Springfield Public High School senior
GPA of 3.8 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 26 or above
Student must be applying to a four year accredited college or university
Describe your specific achievements
Describe your work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Chris Upp Memorial Scholarship

One $5,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Student must be attending Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO, pursuing a career in the Aggregates industry
Submit transcript
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Christina A. Harter/Run, Lead, Achieve Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Logan-Rogersville High School senior who has participated in track, cross country or band
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Christine A. Loetel Scholarship

Award amount varies
Renewable each semester; providing you maintain in good standing with your respective institution
Student who has cerebral palsy or a similar disability resulting from damage to the brain
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Possible interview

Christine Dicus Jennings Scholarship

Two $750.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Dadeville High School senior; preference will be given to a student who plans to pursue music in college
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Must have a minimum of 1 credit of music course
Describe your participation in community service
Essay required

Clara Bowline Scholarship

One $800.00 scholarship
Graduating Eldon High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Claude and Irene Morgan Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating Waynesville High School senior who has attended WHS for the last three years
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school

Claude and Pauline Craker Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours at College of the Ozarks
Graduating Ozark High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be attending College of the Ozarks
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Clonts Anderson Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating El Dorado High School senior; who is female
GPA between 2.5 and 3.2; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Participation in school activities and community services
Essay required

Clyde R. Alleman Memorial Scholarship

One $575.00 scholarship
College graduate from Greene County, MO (Ash Grove, Fair Grove, Rogersville, Republic, Springfield, Strafford, Walnut Grove, Willard)
Pursuing a postgraduate degree; preference for those pursuing a medical degree
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Clyde Rowen Scholarship

One $475.00 scholarship
Graduating Hartville, Mansfield, Mountain Grove or Norwood High School senior; preference given to education major
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Coach Charles "Hoss" McCallister Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Bolivar High School senior planning on participating in a sport at college
GPA of 2.8 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Describe your participation in sports
Athletic Letter of Intent

Coday Family Scholarship

One $1,800.00 scholarship
Graduating Mansfield High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri

Cole-Mahan Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Crocker, Dixon, Laquey, Richland or Waynesville High School senior, preference given to a student who has a parent currently serving in, or has been honorably discharged from the military
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 25 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience and preference given to a student who played golf in high school
Essay required
Two recommendation requests
Must have excellent attendance record

Come Back Kids Scholarship

One $3,750.00 scholarship
Current college student entering their 3rd or 4th year, majoring in education and must have graduated from Sarcoxie High School, Sarcoxie, MO
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be attending an accredited four year college or university
After graduating, student must agree to teach at Sarcoxie Schools, Sarcoxie, MO for two years. If a position is not available at Sarcoxie Schools, the commitment will be to teach in a rural school for two years
Essay required
Letter of recommendation
If selected, you will be expected to sign a letter of commitment outlining the responsibilities and expectations of the Come Back Kids Scholarship which is listed in the above criteria

Courtney Lee Gant Anti-Bullying Memorial Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating Stockton High School senior
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe your participation in school activities and work experience
Essay required

Crane High School Classes of 1957 & 1958 Scholarship

One $950.00 scholarship
Graduating Crane High School senior
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Curtis Dick Snow Memorial Scholarship

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in agriculture, education, or music
Graduating Adrian High School senior, majoring in agriculture, education, or music
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.8 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in electrical, chemical, computer engineering, chemistry, or applied micro-biology
Graduating Carl Junction, Carthage, Diamond, East Newton, Golden City, Jasper, Joplin, Lamar, Liberal, McDonald, Neosho, Sarcoxie, Seneca or Webb City High School senior; majoring in electrical, chemical, computer engineering, chemistry, or applied micro-biology
Student must be applying to a four year accredited college or university
Submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Dade Lodge 518 IOOF Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Dadeville, Everton, Greenfield or Lockwood High School senior
GPA of 2.65 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Dale and Carol Sechler Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating Pleasant Hope High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Dale Joseph and Rheva Allen Blackwell Business Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Weaubleau High School senior; majoring in business administration, business education, accounting, marketing, or computer science
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your leadership roles in your community service and school activities

Dallas and Elizabeth Nelson Gray Scholarship

One $1,800.00 scholarship
Graduating Clever High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 22 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Daniel B. Mothershead Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Thomas W. Kelly High School senior; preference is given to a student pursuing an agriculture or journalism field of study; preference is also given to a student in the FFA program
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 22 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Describe your participation in school activities
Essay required

Dalton Newton Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Belle High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Daniel DiSylvester Memorial Soccer Scholarship

Two $2,300.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior who played organized soccer for four years
GPA of 2.2 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Danny Clinton Memorial Scholarship

Two $500.00 scholarships
Graduating Ozark High School senior who played baseball
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university

Davene Owens-Jaeger Memorial Scholarship

One $575.00 scholarship
Graduating Alton High School senior; preference to those going into Health Science
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

David W. Trott Scholarship at Hollister High School

Two $6,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours.
Graduating Hollister High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two optional short essays
Two letters of recommendation; one from a high school teacher or administer and one from a non-family member

Dennis Miller Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in education
Graduating Ozark High School senior; majoring in education
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Diane and Peter Christodoulou Memorial Scholarship

Two $1,250.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior or current college student; this scholarship is for learning disability students NOT health impairment students
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Financial information
Describe your participation in community service and work experience
High school seniors provide the front page of current or most recent IEP and current college students provide a letter from the Disability Service Coordinator verifying the diagnosis of your learning disability

Doc and Bonnie Bender Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional two years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours ($500.00 the first year, $750.00 the second year, $1,000.00 the third year)
Graduating El Dorado Springs High School senior
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities including leadership positions, work experience, special recognitions achieved
Essay required

Dody/Young Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating public or private Clinton High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Donald and Phoebe Williams Nursing Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Eldon High School senior pursuing an RN degree
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, church, work experience, leadership skills
Essay required

Donald and Wilena Farwell Scholarship

One $950.00 scholarship
Graduating Republic High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Donnie Vaughn Memorial FFA Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating Weaubleau High School senior who has been active in the FFA Program
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation community service and leadership positions
Essay required

Doris Lorayne Sims Easley Scholarship

Five $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating Cassville High School senior; preference to a student pursuing music
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in school activities and work experience
Essay required

Dorman and Maxine Steelman Memorial Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Salem High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Dorothy and Gabby Gibbons Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Purdy High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Dorothy Chestnut Harman Elementary Education Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating High School senior from any Springfield, MO High School or current college student at Drury University, Missouri State University or Evangel University; majoring in education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Dorothy Cline Memorial Scholarship

One $400.00 scholarship
Graduating Alton High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Dorothy Feaster Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Warsaw High School senior; majoring in agriculture or education
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Dorothy Feaster Memorial WHS Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Weaubleau High School senior; preference given to a student pursuing a degree in education
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college
Essay required

Dorothy Feaster Technical School Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Weaubleau High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a vocational school
Essay required

Dorothy Pope Nursing Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating El Dorado Springs or Stockton High School senior or a non-traditional student who is a resident of El Dorado Springs or Stockton; majoring in a nursing degree
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Doug Nimmo Scholarship

One $475.00 scholarship
Graduating Nixa High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in sports

Dr. Aubrey O. Pittenger STEM Scholarship

One $4,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours at either University of Missouri–Columbia or Missouri S&T–Rolla and are in the STEM field of study
Graduating Branson High School senior
Student must be attending University of Missouri-Columbia, MO or Missouri S&T-Rolla, MO
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT of 26 or above
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. Fred Enloe Dental Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Must have graduated from high school from Southern Missouri; preference to a student graduating from Eldon, Iberia, Osage, Saint Elizabeth or Tescumbia High School, MO
Student must be enrolled at the UMKC School of Dentistry; submit Letter of Good Standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. James C. Thornsberry Scholarship

One $400.00 scholarship
Graduating Sullivan High School senior; majoring in education
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your experience being an unpaid tutor and/or mentoring other students (must be at least 50 hours)
Essay required

Dr. Mary King Long Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you are enrolled in 12 credit hours and majoring in health science
Graduating Bradleyville, Branson, Forsyth or Hollister High School senior; majoring in health science
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. Mary Newman Scholarship

Three $1,000.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating Cassville, Exeter, or Southwest (Washburn) High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Dr. Michael D. Laseter Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Poplar Bluff High School senior
Submit transcript
ACT Score of 21 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, offices held and honors awarded within the last two years
Essay required

Dr. Mildred Fortner Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating Willard High School senior, who attended WHS all four years
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 23 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service
Letter of recommendation

Dr. O.E. and Eloise H. Sloan Memorial Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Greenfield High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Dr. Raymond G. Scott Education Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating Stockton High School senior; majoring in education
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. Thomas E. and Mary M. Ashley Medical Scholarship

One $8,000.00 scholarship
Students entering third or fourth year medical school attending the University of Missouri School of Medicine - Springfield, Missouri Campus
Preference for Southwest Missouri Residents
Submit a Letter of Good Standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. Thomas E. and Mary M. Ashley Nursing Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Must be a nursing student and a resident of Southwest Missouri
Submit Letter of Good Standing
Student must be attending Cox College of Nursing or College of Health Professions Southwest Baptist University
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. Thomas R. Whitty Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Student entering second or third year in a chiropractic program
Submit Letter of Good Standing
Student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
Essay required

Dr. William B. McIntyre Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating Carthage or Joplin High School senior
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Describe your participation in community services and school activities
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Dr. William M. Walker Memorial Medical Scholarship

One $9,000.00 scholarship
Student entering final year of medical school; preference given to veterans
Submit Letter of Good Standing
Student must be attending medical school in Iowa or Missouri
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Drafting, Design And Construction Technologies Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Cassville High School senior; entering a program in drafting and design or construction technology
Submit transcript
Student must be attending Crowder College or Ozarks Technical Community College

Dwain and Donna Hammons Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours and attending Missouri State University - Springfield, MO
Graduating Stockton High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be attending Missouri State University - Springfield, MO
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Eaton Family Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating Warsaw High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Ed Cook Memorial Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Graduating Aurora High School senior who has participated in at least two sports
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, sports activities, work experience
Essay required

Ed Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Cuba or Owensville High School senior; current member of FFA and/or 4-H
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Edgar L. Howard Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating Bradleyville, Branson, Forsyth or Hollister High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

EFCO Sales Rep Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or current college student
Must be a child of an EFCO employee, parent must have been employed at EFCO for 3-years minimum (applicant cannot be a child of EFCO officer or board member)
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

EHS Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Eminence High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Eldon Booster Club Scholarship

Two $500.00 scholarships; one for a female and one for a male
Graduating Eldon High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience, sports
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from a coach

Eldon FFA Alumni/Ryan Fountain Memorial Scholarship

One $1,700.00 scholarship
Graduating Eldon High School senior who is currently enrolled in an agriculture education class and has been enrolled in the Eldon Agriculture Program for at least 2 years; majoring in agriculture
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Eldon Lions Club Scholarship

One $800.00 scholarship
Graduating Eldon High School senior
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Eldon Steward Agriculture Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating El Dorado Springs or El Dorado Springs Christian High School senior; majoring in agriculture
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Elizabeth A. Hutcherson Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Clinton High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Two letters of recommendation: one from the counselor and one from the principal

Ellis and Jennie Barritt Educational Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating El Dorado Springs High School senior; preference given to a student pursuing an education degree
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Emily and Mary Lynn Wolpers Scholarship Endowment

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Poplar Bluff High School senior
Submit transcript
ACT Score of 21 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, offices held and honors awarded
Essay required

Erik R. Heldt Scholarship

Ten $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating Gasconade County High School senior or an applicant whose parent attended Hermann High School (but resides outside the state) who has participated in sports two of the four years
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and leadership positions
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Esther Sands McGuire Scholarship

One $1,250.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Central High School Senior; preference to past or present members of the senior kiltie organization
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Eunice M. Ploeger Scholarship

Two 1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in education
Graduating Hermann High School senior; majoring in education
GPA or 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Letter of recommendation

F. Joe Crosswhite Math & Science Award Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Salem High School senior, who has attended SHS for at least two years
GPA of 2.9 or above; submit transcript; GPA of 3.5 in three or more Mathematics and/or Science courses that are electives
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Fair Play Alumni Association Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Fair Play High School senior, who attended FPHS all four years
Submit transcript
Student
must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Fannie Mitchell Hall Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating Rolla High School senior
GPA of 3.25 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in school activities

Foster Care Scholarship

One $1.000.00 scholarship
Graduating High School senior or current college student
Submit transcript
Student must be or have been in foster care and never been adopted
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Friends of Joplin High School Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Joplin High School senior
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a four year accredited college or university
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

G.L. "Lat" and Zella Lee (Simrell) Smith and Hunter L. Smith Family Scholarship

One $650 scholarship
Graduating Stockton High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to an accredited vocational school
Describe your participation with work experience
Essay required

Gabby Girls Scholarship

One $550.00 scholarship
Current college student entering 3rd or 4th year and is female
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be attending a four year accredited college or university in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and work experience
Essay required

Gabe Wilson, Charlie Phillips and Scott Bruenger Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Logan-Rogersville High School senior who participated sports
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school, sports activities, and work experience
Essay required

Garrett Braun Memorial Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Owensville High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Gasconade R-1 County Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating Gasconade R-1 County High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school, and work experience

Gavaan Vehr Foundation Fund Scholarship

Two $1,250.00 scholarships; one female, one male
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Logan-Rogersville High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Geoffrey and Dorothy Heying Scholarship

Two $500.00 scholarships
Graduating Hermann High School senior
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher and one from an employer

George Nixon Agricultural Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Strafford High School senior, who will be pursuing an agricultural degree, such as, agriculture business/economics, agricultural engineering, agronomy, farm management, horticulture
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Work experience
Essay required

George W. Hale/EPHS Class of '63 Endowed Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating East Prairie High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your work experience
Essay required

Gerald Community Foundation Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating Owensville High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Gerald School Penny Fair Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating Owensville High School senior
Submit transcript
Must have attended Gerald Elementary School for a minimum of three years
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Geraldine Haldiman Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Eldon High School senior who has taken at least one music class and has a degree of participation in the music department
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities

GHS Alumni Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Gainesville High School senior; preference given to a student whose parent/parents are GHS graduates
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation; from a teacher

Gifford Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Lakeland High School senior
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, leadership roles

Glen W. Wisdom Scholarship and Award

Two $1,500.00 scholarships; one per school
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Bunker or Salem High School senior athlete
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in sports

Glenn and Irene Ball Scholarship

One $575.00 scholarship
Graduating Nixa High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Glenn Coffey Memorial Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating Lincoln High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Grace J. Alverson Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Warsaw High School senior; majoring in elementary education
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to the University of Central Missouri or Missouri State University
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Grant A. Finley Memorial Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville or Lutie High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Gravelin Nursing Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Current college student enrolled in a nursing program attending a Missouri college or university
GPA of 3.3 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Gravelin Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior who has experienced a life-altering circumstance such as but not limited to a major illness, long term hospitalization, home care, traumatic accident or major disaster
GPA of 3.3 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

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

One $800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or current college student; majoring in nursing; preference to orthopedic nurse who is member of NAON or a dependent of a NAON member
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Gunner Lee Thomason Autism Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or current college student who is committed to working directly and preferably exclusively, with autistic persons and their families - either through education or health services; preference given to applicants from the Truman Lake area
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

H. Garrett Wright Scholarship

One $1,400.00 scholarship
Graduating Central or Kickapoo High School senior who is a current, active, paid member of Key Club International
Submit transcript
Student must be attending Missouri State University - Springfield
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

H. Lyman Mooney Music Scholarship

One $400.00 scholarship
Graduating Marshfield High School senior; majoring or minoring in music, instrumental or voice, or plan to participate in a music ensemble/activity
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your leadership roles and school activities
Letter of recommendation; from your high school music teacher

Hands to Work Hearts to God Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Carthage High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Essay required

Hanks Family Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Ozark High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form

Harding Family Foundation Scholarship

$2,000.00
Graduating Nixa High School senior who participated in basketball for two seasons
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, sports
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Harlan Wehrman Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating Lockwood High School senior; majoring in agriculture or music
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in agriculture and/or music

Harold C. and Mabel Hackler Price Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.75 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Warsaw High School senior
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Harold H. Lurie MD Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Student must be going into their second, third or fourth year of medical school
Student must be attending the University of Missouri School of Medicine - either the Columbia or Springfield, Missouri Campus
Submit Letter of Good Standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Hearld and Marge Ambler Scholarship

Two $6,000.00 scholarships
Business majors in their third, fourth or fifth year of college or university; preference given to a student pursuing an accounting degree
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Student must be attending a four year accredited college or university in Missouri or contiguous States
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation
Must be employed while attending college

Henry J. and Lucille J. Straus Scholarship

Twelve $6,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, and are enrolled in 12 credit hours at a private college or university
Graduating high school senior
GPA of 3.2 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a four year accredited private college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation; attesting to your character and non-discriminatory actions toward others of varying ethnic/religious/political affiliations and backgrounds

Herb and Maxine Trimble Scholarship

Two $1,500.00 scholarships; one per school
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Branson or Hollister High School senior
GPA of 3.5 or below; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Houn Dawg Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Aurora High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Houston Community Foundation Medical Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, or Summersville High School senior pursuing a degree in the medical field
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Houston Community Foundation Vocational Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, or Summersville High School senior pursuing a vocational degree
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to an accredited vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Howard and Dorothy Anderson Education Assistance Scholarship

One $400.00 scholarship
Graduating Monett High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and academic achievements
Essay required

IDF (Monett) Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarships
Graduating Monett High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 18 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation (one from teacher, counselor or school administer and the other from outside school staff)
IDF dependents may apply, but are not eligible to receive this scholarship if they receive an award under the separate IDF Dependent Scholarship program

J. Kenneth Awbery and Iva M. Awbery Scholarship

Eight $1,500.00 scholarships; two per school
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Bradleyville, Branson, Forsyth or Hollister High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

J.H. Phillips and Abbey Barger Autism Scholarship

One $800.00 scholarship
Graduating Ozark High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Students must have a diagnosis on the Autism spectrum or have a sibling on the Autism spectrum
Essay required

J.K. Burney Scholarship

One $2,400.00 scholarship
Graduating Aurora High School senior who excels in math
Must be in the upper 50% of the class, with a "B" average or above in mathematics; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Jack Carter Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Ozark High School senior; pursuing a nursing degree
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Jack Michael Thach Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Aurora High School senior
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in school activities
Briefly describe, if there are any family financial considerations you wish the scholarship selection committee to beware of
Essay required

Jack Purinton Agricultural Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Lamar High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Jack, Mary, Philip and Kevin Nelson Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Clever High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 22 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Briefly describe, if there are any family financial considerations you wish the scholarship selection committee to beware of
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Jackie Dale Blankenship Memorial Scholarship

One $1,800.00 scholarship
Graduating Seymour High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be attending Missouri State University
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Jackie Johns Memorial Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating Nixa High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two year technical school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

James B. Staley Scholarship

One $800.00 scholarship
Graduating Willard High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be attending Ozarks Technical Community College
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Letter of recommendation

James Craig Carr Memorial Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or current college student
Must be a participant or past participant in the Lost and Found Program, Springfield, MO
GPA of 2.5; submit transcript (most recent)
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe your participation in community service and work experience
Essay required

James D. and Mary L. Crafton Scholarship

Two $3,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Aurora High School senior
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

James M. Payne and Frances A. Payne Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Conway High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in school activities
Essay required

James P. Robinson Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Current college student attending Missouri State University, Springfield who is minoring or majoring in religious studies
Completed or currently enrolled in REL 131 or REL 332
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Essay required
Letter of recommendation; from a religious studies faculty

Jan Kirsch Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Reeds Spring High School senior
GPA of 3.8 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Jay, Betty, Sharon, Karen Shelton Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Willard High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

JD and Carol Ann Pilkenton Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Aurora High School senior; pursuing a business or education degree
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

JD Riddle Educational Trust

One $5,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you are enrolled in a public Missouri college or university pursuing a degree in education (K-12) and enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Cassville High School senior; pursuing a degree in education (K-12)
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a four year accredited public college or university in the State of Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Jeanne McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Student must be in the LPN program at Southern Missouri Technical Institute
Submit Letter of Good Standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Jeffery David Ruwwe Memorial Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating Sullivan High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two year accredited college or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Jerald L. Andrews Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain a 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours and attending a Missouri college or university
Graduating Missouri High School senior
GPA between 2.5 and 3.0; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Must have participated in sport(s) all four years of high school
Essay required

Jerry A. and Billie J. Setser Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Eldon High School senior; pursuing an accounting, business or finance degree
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Letter of recommendation

Jesse and Elsie Lower Memorial Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Fair Play High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Jim and Shirley Cook Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Southwest Missouri; preference for students with FFA leadership or GO CAPS program participation and pursuing a mechanical engineering, CNC programming, welding, or machine tool technology
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Two letters of recommendation

Joan Robinson Scholarship

One $1,900.00 scholarship
Graduating Perry County High School senior or resident of Perry County, MO; preference to a student who is pursuing an environmental science field (atmospheric, science, ecology, environmental chemistry, geosciences, social sciences)
High school student submit transcript
Resident of Perry County submit copy of driver's license or copy of utility bill
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe you participation in community service and work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Joe and Clejo King Memorial Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating Clever High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Joe and JoAnne Ellis Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours at a Missouri college or university
Graduating Cassville High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a four year accredited college or university in Missouri
Essay required

Joe and Sue Webb Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Stockton High School senior; preference given to a student pursuing a business or education degree
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to Missouri State University - Springfield, MO
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

John Allen Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Strafford High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Student must be or have been on the cross country team during high school
Describe your participation in community service
Essay required
Letter of recommendation; from the cross-country head coach

John and Betty Morris Scholarship

Five $1,800.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours; amount will vary
Graduating Marionville High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation; one from a current educator and one from a community leader outside the school system

John and Lela Owen Educational Scholarship

Three $500.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating Cole Camp, Lincoln or Warsaw High School senior; pursuing an educational degree
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities

John and Naomi Montgomery Scholarship

One $5,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Houston High School senior or current college student who is a Houston High School alumni
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

John C. Bounous Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Monett High School senior, who has been enrolled in agriculture classes for four years and is active in FFA
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, and school activities including leadership roles
Essay required

John H. and Ruby M. Laurie Charitable Scholarship

Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating Camdenton High School senior; preference given to a student pursuing a business degree
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school

John Linden Hayes Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Aurora, Marionville, Miller, Mount Vernon, Pierce City or Verona High School senior; must be a first-generation student
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two year accredited or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

John Oscar Farmer Family Scholarship

One $550.00 scholarship
Graduating Willard High School senior, majoring in engineering or geology and attending a Missouri college or university
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Johnny E. Tubaugh Scholarship (DACO)

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Dadeville, Everton or Greenfield High School senior, must have been enrolled your entire senior year
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Two letters of recommendation; one from a non-family member and one from your high school counselor

Johnny E. Tubaugh Scholarship (Lockwood)

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Lockwood High School senior, must have been enrolled your entire senior year
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Two letters of recommendation; one from a non-family member and one from your high school counselor

Jones/Goddard Scholarship Fund For Public Health

One $750.00 scholarship
Student must be a postgraduate enrolled in a Master of Public Health program
Student must be attending a Missouri or Kansas accredited school
Submit letter of good standing
Describe your work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Josephine Plummer Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Ozark High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Joyce Petty Overby Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Bernie R-XIII High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above if applying to a two or four year accredited college or university; submit transcript
GPA of 2.0or above if applying to an accredited vocational school; submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe your participation in school activities and community service
Essay required

Justin Crews Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Alton High School Senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a vocational school
Essay required

Kaeding-Winter Scholarship

Two $2,500.00 scholarships
Graduating Belle High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, honors received and work experience
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Kaleb Tanner High Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Gainesville High School senior, who attended GHS for at least three of four years
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Kalee Chandler Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating Butler High School senior
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Kathryn Garst Gray and Henry E. Gray Scholarship in loving memory of Lester and Nanalee G...

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours at University of Missouri, Missouri State University, Stephens College or Cottey College
Graduating Marshfield High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to University of Missouri, Missouri State University, Stephens College or Cottey College
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, leadership qualities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Kenneth Nyberg Memorial Scholarship

One $1,400.00 scholarship
Graduating Buffalo High School senior, pursuing a health, medical or nursing degree
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Kennett Class of 1972 Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Kennett High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Essay required

Kevin "Cub" Martin Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Nixa High School senior male who participated in varsity basketball for at least two years
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in varsity basketball
Essay required

Kevin Umlauf Foundation Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student from Christian or Greene County in Missouri who attended high school two of the four years
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be attending or applying to Baptist Bible College, Drury University, Evangel University, Midwest Technical Institute, Missouri State University – Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Kim D. Lansford Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and are majoring in English or music
Graduating Reeds Spring High School senior; majoring in music or English
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Kinkead Family Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Warsaw High School senior
GPA of 3.25 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Kirk Haseltine Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Central High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 24 or above
Student must be attending the University of Missouri - Columbia
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities

Kiwanis Club of Ozark Empire Endowed Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Missouri high school senior; preference to a Key Club member
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Koch-Lange Family Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior with a direct connection to Fuersville, MO in Osage County, MO. If no applicants with a direct connection to Fuersville, MO, a graduating Belle High School Senior may apply
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Kyle Curtis Dicken Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Poplar Bluff High School senior, who participated in band all four years of high school; preference given to a student pursuing a music degree
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in music and band
Essay required

Lakeland Vikings Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Lakeland High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities

Landreth Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Dadeville High School senior
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation; from a non-family member

Larry A. Weaver, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

One $4,000.00 scholarship
Graduating High School senior or student with a HiSet diploma
Submit transcript
Student must be a member of the Buffalo Baptist Church in Buffalo, MO
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation; staff member from Buffalo Baptist Church in Buffalo, MO

Larry L. Jones Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours at Missouri Southern State University
Graduating Stockton High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to Missouri Southern State University
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Larry Wallace Endowed Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating Alton High School senior; preference to business majors; followed by education majors and then healthcare majors
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Laverta Arnhart Jones Scholarship

Three $5,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Aurora, Marionville, Miller, Mount Vernon, Pierce City, or Verona High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 24 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Leo and Helen Saye Memorial Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating Fair Play High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Leon and Norma Hilton Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Monett High School senior, who has a family member actively engaged in farming and majoring in agricultural
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Leslie Raybourn Memorial Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Republic High School senior
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 27 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Lew and Carol Rauch Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Billings High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be in the A+ program
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Lewis E. and Wilma Childress Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Marshfield High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two year accredited or vocational school
Essay required

Lewis E. Short Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, majoring in agriculture
Graduating Eldon High School senior; majoring in agriculture
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Little Joe Trust Scholarship

Four $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating Cassville, Exeter, Monett, Purdy, Southwest or Wheaton High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Liv A Life of Love Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating Ash Grove, Billings, Chadwick, Clever, Fair Grove, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Logan-Rogersville, Sparta, Springfield, Strafford, Walnut Grove or Willard High School senior
GPA between 2.5 and 3.0; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Lovella Hilty Memorial Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.75 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Clinton High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Lt. Col. John Michael Armstrong Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Republic High School senior, who is a member of JROTC program
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, JROTC

Luie and Anna Roberts Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating Alton High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Mae, Grace, and George Bacon Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Belle High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Two recommendation requests

Mandy Hampton Memorial Scholarship

Two $800.00 scholarships; one for a female and one for a male
Graduating Ava High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, sports
Essay required

Margaret Eidson Fugate Class of 1931 Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Willow Springs High School senior; majoring in education or engineering
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Marian C. Harvey Music Award Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Eldon High School senior who has participated in a minimum of two years in band, chorus or the piano program and participated in district and/or state music competitions
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities including ways in which your music talent has been shared with others through school programs, competitions, vocal and other instrumental activities
Letter of recommendation from a private music instructor or school music instructor

Marie Ooley Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Springfield Public High School senior
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Maries County R-2 PTO Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating Belle High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience, honors received
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Maries County R-II School Foundation Community Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating Belle High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience and honors received
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Marilyn Kraettli Clifton Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Hermann High School senior, who has been enrolled their entire junior and senior years
GPA between 2.5 and 3.8; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

Marion and Mae John Memorial Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Graduating Weaubleau High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, honors or awards received, school activities, work experience

Marionville Alumni Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Marionville High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation one from a person outside of the school

Mark Craighead Memorial Scholarship

One $400.00 scholarship
Graduating Republic High School senior, who has participated in FBLA, DECA or any type of activity related to business or entrepreneurship
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Mark Fockler Visual Arts Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Houston High School senior; majoring in visual arts (non-education degree)
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Mark's Memorial Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Hartville, Mansfield, Mountain Grove or Norwood High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Marlin and Jean Pinnell Annual Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Diamond High School senior; majoring in education
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Marshfield Area Community Foundation Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Marshfield High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Martin Youngblood Linesman Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Diamond, McDonald County, Neosho or Seneca High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be attending a Lineman School
Essay required

Mary Ann White Memorial Scholarship

One $1,600.00 scholarship
Graduating Republic High School senior; majoring in education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Mary B. Miller Scholarship

One $400.00 scholarship
Graduating Cuba High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

Mary Heiskell Memorial Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating Couch High School senior; preference given to a student pursuing a vocal or instrumental music degree
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Mary Lay Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Cole Camp, Lincoln or Warsaw High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Mary P. Pettit Memorial Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating Lutie High School senior or student receiving Hi-SET certification from Theodosia, MO
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Mathew W. Placzek Scholarship

One $5,000.00 scholarship
Current law student in pursuit of their Juris Doctorate who graduated from Ash Grove, Logan-Rogersville, Republic, Springfield, Strafford, Walnut Grove or Willard High School, or graduated from Drury University or Missouri State University
Submit transcript
Student must be attending Law School; going into second or third year of study
Essay required
Submit Letter of Good Standing

Matt Abraham Memorial Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Gainesville High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 25 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, sports

Matt Bushey Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Must be currently teaching in one of the following schools: Dadeville or Fair Play (preference), Macks Creek, Halfway, Wheatland, Hermitage, Weaubleau, Humansville, Walnut Grove, MO
Must be attending an accredited college or university
Must be enrolled in a graduate education program
Essay required

Matthew J. England Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville or Lutie High School and/or home-schooled senior
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
One paragraph addressing "What is your future dream career"
One paragraph addressing "What do you do for fun in your free time"
One paragraph addressing "What kind of music do you listen to"
One paragraph addressing "If you had to pick one person who inspires you, who would you pick and why"
One paragraph addressing "If you were to ask friends to describe you, what would they say"
Letter of recommendation; from a counselor

Mattie E. Childress Memorial

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating Seymour High School senior; preference given to a student pursuing an education degree
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Max and Doris King Memorial Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Graduating Ash Grove High School senior; pursuing an agricultural degree
Submit transcript
Participation in FFA for two years; one of them being your senior year
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Participation in community service and work experience
Essay required

Mearle and Stella Luna Scholarship

One $1,250.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Gainesville High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Memorial Scholarship of the 1979-2015 Neosho Soroptimist Club

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating Diamond, East Newton, Neosho or Seneca High School senior; preference given to a female
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
One $500.00 scholarship

Michael Vyrostek Musicians Fund

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Camdenton, Miller County R-III, Morgan County R-II, School of the Osage or Warsaw High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Student must have participated in a music program, two of the four years in high school
Describe your community service
Essay required

Mildred Ann Groves Childress Memorial Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating Willow Springs High School senior; preference for a FFA member
Must rank in top 50% of class; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe you participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Missouri Association of RC & D Councils Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior; majoring in agriculture, natural resources or related field as aligned with the Missouri Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils mission
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 21 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation, one has to be from school personnel

Monett Booster Club Scholarship

Two $200.00 scholarships; one for a female and one for a male
Graduating Monett High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in sports

Morgan and Henry Brown Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Mountain Grove High School senior, majoring in coaching or physical education
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and varsity sports
Essay required

Morrisville Academic Scholarship #1

Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating Marian C. Early High School senior, who has attended MHS for at least 2 years; preference given to student pursuing engineering, math or science
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a four-year accredited college or university
Describe your participation in community service and school activities

Mueller Family STEM Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Valle High School senior; preference given to a student attending Missouri University of Science and Technology and pursuing a STEM degree
Submit transcript
Student must attend a four-year college or university in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Murray Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Gainesville High School senior who is female
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and volunteering

National Art Shop/Sanders Scholarship

Two $425.00 scholarships; one per school
Current college student attending Missouri State University, Springfield or Ozarks Technical Community College; majoring in art
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your work experience
Essay required

Neal and Betty Grubaugh Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Ozark High School senior; majoring in education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Nixa Alumni Century of Learning Scholarship

One $850.00 scholarship
Graduating Nixa High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Nona "Grammy" Norwine Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating Bradleyville High School senior; majoring in education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must have attended Bradleyville High School all four years
Students must be applying to a four year accredited college or university
Essay required

Nora Slusher Scholarship

Four $1,000.00 scholarships; two per school
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Bradleyville or Forsyth High School senior
GPA of 3.5 or below; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Norbertine and John Mais Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Aurora, Marionville, Miller, Mount Vernon, Pierce City or Verona High School Senior; pursuing a engineering, home economics, or child development degree
GPA of 3.75 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Norma Lea and Doc John Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Crocker High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Norman Mills Memorial Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating Alton High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in sports

OG James Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Eldon High School senior
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Letter of recommendation

Olin J. Brattin Scholarship

Three $2,500.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating Cassville, Wheaton or McDonald (Anderson/Rocky Comfort only) High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Ollie and Doreen E. Whitt Memorial Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Clinton High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service
Essay required

Owensville Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

One $1,700.00 scholarship
Graduating Owensville High School senior, majoring in Business
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher and one from a non-family member)

Ozark Chapter of Missouri Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship

Two $1,500.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in engineering
Graduating High School senior from Southwest Missouri; preference for children and/or grandchildren of MSPE members
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT score of 29 or above in Math and a score of 25 or above in English
Student must be applying to a four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Ozark High School Alumni Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Graduating Ozark High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Ozarks Regional Graduate Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Must be a postgraduate student
Student must have graduated from a Missouri high school in our service area; preference to a student who graduated from Reeds Spring, MO high school
Submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and work experience
Essay required

Ozarks Teacher Corps Scholarship

Eight $4,000.00 scholarships; two from each school listed below
Renewable for an additional one year; providing you maintain a 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours and majoring in education
Student must be enrolled at Drury University, Missouri State University, Missouri Southern State University, or Southeast Missouri State University
Current college student entering their junior or senior year, majoring in education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit a transcript
Agree to attend two mandatory professional development all-day workshops (one in the fall and one in the spring)
Student must have graduated from a rural Missouri high school
After graduating, the student must agree to teach for at least three years in a rural community
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from a professor in the Education department at your university
If selected, you will be expected to sign a letter of commitment outlining the responsibilities and expectations of the Ozark Teacher Corps scholarship recipient which is listed in the above criteria

Parkview Class of 66 Memorial

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Parkview High School senior
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Party/Butler Family Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating Belle High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, honors received and work experience
Two recommendation requests

Pat Souder Henry Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Ava High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Patricia Higham Nursing Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Student must be attending College of Health Professions Southwest Baptist University
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Describe participation in community service and work experience
Essay required

Paul and Joe Anne Ripley Scholarship

Two $10,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduates of Three Rivers College, who attended Doniphan, Naylor or W. Point Christian Academy High School or hold a valid HISet Certificate
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to an accredited four year college or university, NOT majoring in Physical Education, Coaching, Sports Management or other like programs
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Paul and Rosa Nelson Scholarship

One $850.00 scholarship
Graduating Willard High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities

Paul Dieckhoff High School Scholarship

One $5,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Diamond High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in school activities
Essay required

PCHS Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Pierce City High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Phil and Billie Greer Educational Scholarship

One $800.00 scholarship
Graduating Eminence High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Physical Therapy Specialist/Nathan Murphy Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Student must be enrolling in a law enforcement academy in Missouri
Student must be a high school graduate from Missouri
Submit high school transcript
Acceptance letter from law enforcement academy
Essay required

Polk County Engineering/Geological Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours. Must be majoring in engineering or geological sciences at Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO, or in the engineering or geological curriculum at Missouri S&T at Missouri State University, Springfield campus.
Graduating Bolivar, Buffalo, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marian C. Early, Pleasant Hope, Polk County Christian, Skyline, Stockton or Weaubleau High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be attending either Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO enrolled in engineering or geological sciences or enrolled in the engineering or geological curriculum at Missouri University of Science & Technology on the Missouri State University, Springfield campus or enrolled in the geology or earth science education program at MSU Springfield campus
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Polk County Tech Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled 12 credit hours at an accredited two year or vocational school
Graduating Bolivar, Buffalo, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marian C. Early, Pleasant Hope, Polk County Christian, Skyline, Stockton or Weaubleau High School senior
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to an accredited two year school or vocational school and enrolled in one of these programs:
- Automotive Technology
- Construction Technology
- Diesel Technology
- Electrical/Distribution Systems
- Heating/Refrigeration/HVAC
- Lineman
- Mechatronics
- Manufacturing Technology
- Plumbing
- Welding
- Appliance Repair
Describe your work experience
Essay required

Priscilla Bradford Memorial Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating Monett High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and speech and debate events
Essay required

Protect the Farm Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in agriculture or agriculture-related field
Graduating Bolivar, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marion C Early or Pleasant Hope High School senior; majoring in an agricultural related field
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

PTSC in memory of Arasmith, Douglass, Simer, Spence Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Student must be attending Missouri State University, Springfield in their 2nd or 3rd year in the Physical Therapy Graduate Program
Letter of Good Standing from department head
Student must have graduated from high school in Missouri; submit transcript
Describe your work experience
Essay required

PTSC in memory of Gilliam, Hathcock, Holloway, McGoldrick Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Current college student attending Missouri State University, Springfield entering 2nd or 3rd year pursuing an education degree
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must have graduated from high school in Missouri; submit transcript
Essay required

Purdy Alumni Association Leroy Howard Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Purdy High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Purdy Alumni Association Scholarship

Two $700.00 scholarships
Graduating Purdy High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Quigley Jasper County Christian Athlete Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Carl Junction, Carthage, Jasper, Joplin, Sarcoxie, or Webb City High School senior; majoring in ministry
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe your participation in community service and sports
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Ralph D. McPherson Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Forsyth High School senior who has attended FHS for at least three years
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Ray and Wilma Skelton Legacy Scholarship

One $1,400.00 scholarship
Graduating Cassville High School senior; preference given to a student who is a first generation college student
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a four year accredited college or university in Missouri; preference for a public institution
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Rex and Virginia Price Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Marshfield High School senior
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Rich and Teresa Wallace Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Couch High School senior; majoring in business, education, or health
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Richard and Jeanne Cavender Scholarship for Public Service

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating Crawford R-I- Steelville, Crawford R-II-Cuba, Crawford R-III-Bourbon, Sullivan, Salem, Gasconade R-I-Hermann, Gasconade County R-II-Owensville, Maries R-I- Vienna, Maries R-II-Belle. Rolla, St. James, Newburg, Waynesville, Crocker, Dixon, Laquey, Richland, Osage R-1-Chamois, Osage R-II-Linn, Osage RII-Fatima,Potosi, Kingston, Valley High School-Caledonia High School senior; pursuing a degree in education, public administration, social work
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 21 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Richard E. Dorr Memorial Scholarship

One $4,000.00 scholarship
Law student who graduated from a Southern Missouri high school
Student must be attending University of Missouri - School of Law, going into 2nd or 3rd year of study
Submit Letter of Good Standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Robert B. Childress Memorial Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Graduating Seymour High School senior; preference for a FFA member
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Robert C. Boehner Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
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
Student 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 and work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Robert Jennings Smith Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Graduating West Plains High School senior; preference to students pursuing healthcare, and then education majors
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Student must have attended one of the following schools K-8: West Plains, Fairview, Howell Valley, Junction Hill, and Richards
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Robert W. Kelsay Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Sherwood Cass High School senior, who has attended Sherwood High School all four years
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, sports

Romines Family Scholarship

Five $5,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional one year; providing you are enrolled in 12 credit hours at a two year or vocational school
Graduating Ava, Cabool, Hartville, Houston, Licking, Mansfield, Mountain Grove, Norwood, Plato or Summersville High School senior; preference for a Mountain Grove student
Or homeschooling graduates who have received an accredited online programming diploma or HiSet certificate
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two year accredited or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe your work experience
Letter of recommendation

Ron and Kay Grunig Lakeland High School Vocational Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating Lakeland High School senior; majoring in vocational arts
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two year accredited or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Ronda Seaton, DVM Memorial Scholarship

One $400.00 scholarship
Must be a postgraduate student at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri - Columbia entering 2nd year
Submit Letter of Good Standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Royce Fugate OMC Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Employee of Ozarks Health Care in West Plains, MO who is a Certified Nursing Assistant
Student must be applying an accredited college or university who will be entering a LPN program
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Letter of recommendation

Ruby Ayla Griffin Scholarship

Two $500.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating Wheatland High School senior and Dadeville High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two year accredited or vocational school
Participated in the FFA program two of the four years in high school
Essay required

Ruby Knutson and Esther Miles Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Fordland, Mansfield and Seymour High School senior; preference to students of military family veterans
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Letter of recommendation

Russ Melton Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Cassville High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation from non-family members

Russ Moreland Memorial Scholarship

One $625.00 scholarship
Graduating Monett High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in school activities
Essay required

Ruth and Gene Ridenhour MD Scholarship #2

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Belle High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, honors received and work experience
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Ruth and Gene Ridenhour MD Scholarship

One $550.00 scholarship
Graduating Belle High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be attending State Technical College of Missouri
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience and honors received
Two recommendation requests

Ruth Olesen Kelley Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Springfield High School senior or current college student, who is a female and majoring in women's history
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school in Springfield, MO
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Ryan Capps Memorial Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Ozark High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Samuel A. Sloan, Evelyn Sloan and Beulah Sloan McCoy Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating Sherwood High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Briefly describe, if there are any family financial considerations you wish the scholarship selection committee to beware of
Essay required

Sandy Russell Memorial Scholarship for Ozark Public Schools

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating Ozark High School senior; majoring in education
GPA of 3.25 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience
Essay required

Sarah Beisner Memorial Scholarship

One $950.00 scholarship
Graduating Glendale High School senior
GPA of 3.2 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 23 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Schilling Scholarship

Four $2,000.00 scholarships; Six $3,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in agriculture
Graduating Aurora, Carl Junction, Carthage, Dadeville, Everton, Greenfield, Golden City, Jasper, Joplin, Lamar, Liberal, Lockwood, Marionville, Miller, Monett, Mount Vernon, Pierce City, Sarcoxie, Verona, or Webb City High School senior who will be pursuing an agricultural degree, such as: agriculture business/economics, agricultural engineering, agronomy, farm management or horticulture
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Schilling Technical Scholarship

Four $2,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Aurora, Carl Junction, Carthage, Dadeville, Everton, Greenfield, Golden City, Jasper, Joplin, Lamar, Liberal, Lockwood, Marionville, Miller, Monett, Mount Vernon, Pierce City, Sarcoxie, Verona, or Webb City High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two year accredited school or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Scott R. Shoemaker Memorial Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Clinton High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Senior High School Class of 1948 Scholarship in Honor of Frederick M. and Ramona Frazier Mc…

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Central High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and leadership roles
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Shane Alan Cameron Memorial Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating West Plains High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Shannon and Dorothy Ennis Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating Eminence High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Must have good attendance

Shelby Estep Memorial FFA Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
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
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
FFA and Leadership pages from the State FFA Degree Application
Essay required

Shelley D. White Briscoe Memorial Nursing Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating El Dorado Springs or El Dorado Springs Christian High School senior; majoring in nursing or health related fields
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Shirley M. McCudden Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Ozark High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Silent Servant Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Republic High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service
Two letters of recommendation; one from a RHS faculty member and one from a non-family member

Sinclair and Jane Rogers Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Monett High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 18 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

South Central Missouri Polled Hereford Association Endowed Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Salem High School senior; preference given to a student pursuing an agriculture education degree
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in leadership positions held in a chapter, club, organization and/or team

Southwest Cattlemen's Association Scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships
Graduating high school senior or current college student; a paid member of the Southwest Missouri Cattlemen's Association or a child of a paid member and majoring in agriculture
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation
Describe your involvement in the Southwest Cattlemen's Association MCA, CBA activities and events

Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
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); majoring in Agriculture, Natural Resources or related field as aligned with the Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation & Development Councils mission
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 21 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation, one has to be from school personnel

Springfield Area Foundation For Architecture Scholarship

$__________scholarship
Current college student entering 3rd, 4th, or 5th year, majoring in architecture
Student must be from one of the following counties: Barry, Barton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster or Wright
Submit a copy of your driver's license
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Pottfolio required
Essay required

Springfield Area Retired Teachers Association Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Current college student attending Drury University, Evangel University or Missouri State University
Student must be going into their 3rd or 4th year of school pursuing an education degree
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service
Essay required

Springfield Bar Past Presidents Scholarship in Honor of Crista Hogan

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating senior of Missouri State University, Drury or Evangel in Springfield, MO
Student must be going to law school
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and work experience
Essay required

Springfield Tech Council

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or current college student who is an active member of a Springfield Tech Council OR child or grandchild of an active member of the Springfield Tech Council, majoring in IT related field
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

St. John's School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Current nursing student
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be attending Cox College of Nursing, College of Health Professions at Southwest Baptist University or Missouri State University
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Steven Cummins Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Seymour High School senior; must be enrolled in music classes in college
GPA of 4.0 or above in music and GPA of 3.0 or above overall; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

SPSF Abbott, General, Korth and Miller Scholarship

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Stockton High School senior; preference given to a student attending Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service
Essay required

Sue (Coutchie) Loughrige Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating Seymour High School senior, preference given to a student pursuing an education degree
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience

Summers Super Star Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Parkview High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Susan Finch Barr Memorial Scholarship

One $475.00 scholarship
Graduating Glendale High School senior
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and work experience
Describe your participation in theater, debate and/or journalism
Essay required

Ted and Edna Leffler Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating Belle High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, honors received and work experience
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Terri L. Bruner Memorial Music Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating John F. Hodge High School senior; majoring in music
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in music related classes
Essay required

Terry and Deborah Mitchel Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Current college student entering 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year
Student must be attending a Missouri college or university
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Essay required

Thea Jo Herron Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Glendale High School senior; preference given to a female and attending Missouri State University - Springfield
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, music, and drama program
Essay required

Thelma M. Stanley Scholarship for Education

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in education
Graduating Carthage High School senior; majoring in education
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Thelma Stanley Jayhawk Scholarship

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years, providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Carthage High School senior, preference given to a student who is a first-generation college student
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Theodore Winge Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Eldon High School senior; majoring in agricultural or business
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities

Thomas G. Tucker Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating Arcadia Valley, Bismarck, Cape Central, Delta, Eagle Ridge Christian, Farmington, Fredericktown, Jackson, Leopold, Marquand-Zion, Meadow Heights, North County, Notre Dame Regional, Oake Ridge, Park Hills Central, Perryville, Saxony Lutheran, South Iron County, St. Vincent De Paul, Ste. Genevieve, West County, Woodland or Zalma High School senior
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Thomas Halbert Scholarship

One $1,400.00 scholarship
Current college student; preference given to an African-American student, student must be majoring in nursing
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to or enrolled in a two or four year accredited college or university in Springfield, MO
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Thomas Ligon Memorial Athletic Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Ozark High School senior that has attended OHS all four years with plans of playing sports in college; preference for a student who ran track
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 21 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in sports each year of high school
Letter of recommendation; from a teacher or coach

Tom Kellogg Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Ava High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above, submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Van Landuyt-Weil Scholarship

Three $500.00 scholarships
Graduating Eldon or home-schooled high school senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript or HiSet certificate
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Verne and Verla Cubbage Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating Gainesville High School senior, who has attended GHS for at least two of the four years
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities

Verona Alumni Scholarship

Two $1,250.00 scholarships
Graduating Verona High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 20 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Virgil and Patsy Beaty Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Lakeland High School senior, preference to those pursuing a career in engineering, math, science
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Two letters of recommendation

Virginia Shean Memorial Scholarship

One $550.00 scholarship
Graduating Parkview High School senior, preference for students majoring in education
GPA of 3.2 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

W.N. and Leona Jenkins Memorial Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating Alton High School senior; preference for students pursuing a degree in elementary or secondary education with special consideration in Fine Arts or Journalism Education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Wally and Libby Walter Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating Springfield High School senior who is African American
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required

Warsaw School Alumni Scholarship

Two $1,300.00 scholarships
Graduating Warsaw High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Wayde C. and Marie Carlisle Memorial Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating Hartville High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 21 or above
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, and school activities
Essay required

Wayne Rader Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating Eminence High School senior, preference given to a mathematics or agriculture major
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Wendell P. and Rebecca Williams Family Scholarship

One $575.00 scholarship
Graduating Alton High School senior; preference to students pursuing elementary or secondary education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in school activities
Essay required

Wheeler Family Scholarship

Three $1,000 scholarships
Graduating Weaubleau High School senior; preference given to student attending Missouri State University
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience

WHS Alumni Association - Dial Family Scholarship

Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating Waynesville High School senior
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation; from a high school teacher or administrator

Will Norton Memorial Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating Joplin High School senior; preference given to student pursuing a film, TV or media degree
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Wright-Powers-Winchester Family Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating Carthage High School senior; majoring in art or history
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college or university
Essay required

Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating High School snior
Must have been a member of Youth Empowerment Project for at least one year
Submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service and school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation; from Youth Empowerment Project sponsor

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