Scholarship Bulletin

Transcript
If you need a transcript to upload to a scholarship application, please email your counselor. We will send you one electronically.

Deadlines
Be sure to watch the Deadline Dates!! Every scholarship has a unique deadline. Extensions are NOT given!

Letter of Recommendation
Need a letter?
Check out this handy Brag Sheet you can give to those individuals who are writing you a letter of recommendation. Give your recommender at least 2 weeks notice!

ACTIVE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Access EXTRA Scholarship
DEADLINE: Opened February 1st APPLY TODAY!
AMOUNT: $2,000

Eligibility:

Current senior from Missouri attending a Missouri college for the 2021-22 academic year
Need component: EFC of $12,000 or less on the FAFSA
Meets one of the following merit criteria:
- Cumulative high school GPA (through at least 7 semesters) of 3.80 or higher OR
- ACT score of 27 or higher

One-page instructions/information for students is can be found by clicking HERE.

Scholarship Central
Scholarship Central is a FREE scholarship portal designed to provide Missouri students easy access to regional scholarships. Scholarship opportunities are sent to you after you complete the General Application...EASY!
Apply by clicking HERE. Then, simply create an account.

*Please note only 2 scholarships are currently open, but a few more will open through the fall. The majority will open in January!

Parkville Rotary Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 9th emailed to Mrs. Sharp
AMOUNT: $2,000
The Parkville Rotary will give $2,000 scholarships to eligible seniors. Completed applications need to be returned to Mrs. Sharp by April 9th. Students need to focus on the essay and the Rotary's 4-Way Test. The Rotary 4-Way Test is:

Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Click HERE to download the application.
Questions: See Mrs. Sharp

Platte County Farm Bureau Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 16
AMOUNT: $1,000
The Platte County Farm Bureau will award a $1,000 Scholarship to a graduating senior whom will attend an accredited college or university.

To be eligible for the scholarship the student, parent(s) or legal guardian must be a member of Platte County Farm Bureau for at least two years.

The $1,000 Scholarship will be paid for the student’s first semester expense for room and board, tuition or books.

The recipient will be selected by the scholarship committee of Platte County Farm Bureau based upon the following:

Information on Application
Teacher Evaluations (2)
Letter of recommendation(Someone other than a school official or personal relative)
Personal Interview
Please provide a picture of yourself

All forms must be returned to the Platte County Farm Bureau office by April 16, 2021 in order to qualify. Interviews for all scholarship applicants will be held the last week of April. All applicants will be contacted after April 16th to schedule a date and time for an interview. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Platte County Farm Bureau office.

Click HERE to access the scholarship application.

2019 Len Dawson Scholarship Application (this is not an athletic scholarship)
DEADLINE: April 26th to Mrs. Sharp
AMOUNT: Up to $3,000
2021 marks the 45th year that the Len Dawson Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior within the Kansas City area. This is a one-time scholarship in the amount of $3,000.
This is NOT a sports scholarship!
PH South can nominate ONE student. You must submit your application to Mrs. Sharp

* Nominee Information
* Academic Achievements during high school
* Extracurricular Activities during high school
* A brief paragraph from the nominated student
* Student essay
* Financial Need
*Teacher Recommendation

Click HERE to download the application

McCormick & Murphy Personal Injury Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 30th
AMOUNT: $500
This scholarship is available to all high school seniors who are planning on entering the law field. We understand how difficult it can be to pay for college and law school, and we want to help someone afford a better education, McCormick & Murphy P.C. is a law firm in Colorado Springs, CO.

Click HERE to access the scholarship

MCC Wolves Scholarship
DEADLINE: May 1st to Mrs. Sharp
AMOUNT: $1,500
Metropolitan Community College (MCC) has a proud history of promoting excellence in education. The MCC Wolves Scholarship is designed to help achieve that goal by recognizing students who demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary for entering higher education. PHS will pick ONE application to submit!
General Eligibility:
 Applicant must be a graduating senior from one of the 27 public high schools in the MCC in-district service area.
 The high school counselor must recommend the applicant to MCC. One recommendation per high school will be accepted.
 Applicant must demonstrate college readiness.
 Applicant must be admitted to MCC as a regular degree or certificate seeking student.
 Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Click HERE to download the fillable PDF application

Ellevation Scholarship
DEADLINE: May 18
AMOUNT: $2,000
Applicants of the Ellevation Education Scholarship Program must:

High school seniors who have been enrolled as an English Language Learner (ELL) at some point during their K-12 education.
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.

Click HERE to access the online application

B. Davis Scholarship
DEADLINE: May 22nd
AMOUNT: $1,000
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:

Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.

Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com
For further information visit click HERE

BigSun Scholarship
DEADLINE: June 19th
AMOUNT: $500
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

EXPIRED
These scholarship deadlines have passed. Check back next school year for the Class of 2021

The Taiwanese American Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 2
AMOUNT: $5,000
The Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund is focused on helping economically-challenged Taiwanese American
youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining higher education. The scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to
attend college in the Fall of 2021 and 1st year college students continuing their education in the Fall of 2021.
Eligibility:

United States citizen or US Permanent Resident (holders of a Permanent Resident Card)

AND direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen

High school senior or 1st year college student residing in the United States
Plan to attend a University or College as a 1st or 2nd year student in the Fall of 2021

(If selected, high school seniors must submit college acceptance letter for verification.)

Have a minimum cumulative unweighted high school/college GPA of 3.0
Have a household income at or below the Federal/State/County Low Income Level

(Must be able to show 2019 or 2020 tax return should applicant be selected for award.)

The scholarship is open to ALL MAJORS

Click HERE for the application

The Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 2
AMOUNT: $5,000
The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim Foundation which supports education, the underprivileged, and positive
social impact initiatives has established ‘Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship’ to help economically-challenged
Hmong American youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining higher education. The scholarship is open to
high school seniors planning to attend college in the Fall of 2021. If selected, $5,000 will be awarded
each year for up to four years (or upon graduation).
Eligibility:

Blood descendants of Hmong race or ethnically identified as Hmong American (with a citizenship

or as a permanent resident.)

High school senior residing in the United States
Plan to attend a University or Community College as a 1st year student in Fall 2021 (If selected,

must submit college acceptance letter for verification.)

Have a minimum cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.0
Have a household income at or below the Federal/State/County Low Income Level (Must be able

to show 2019 or 2020 tax return should applicant be selected for award.)

The scholarship is open to ALL MAJORS

Click HERE for the application

MCC (Metropolitan Community Colleges) Scholarship Search
DEADLINE: April 1st
AMOUNT: Varies
Are you planning on attending Maple Woods, Penn Valley or any of the other campuses at MCC? MCC has over 300 different scholarships available for incoming students.
Click HERE to access MCC's Scholarship Search

Patriot Guard Riders Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 1st
AMOUNT: $2,000
The Patriot Guard Riders of Missouri Scholarship is being offered to Missouri students who are sons or daughters of those who fall within the following categories:

(1) Those who have given their lives in the line of duty, including both military and first responders (police/fire)
(2) Those honorably discharged veterans who have passed after their term of service
(3) Those veterans or first responders disabled in the line of duty to the extent that providing an advanced education cannot be easily realized.

These scholarships are non-renewable, and consist of one award in the amount of $2,000, and three awards in the amount of $1,000 each, to be awarded to four deserving Missouri students to help defray cost at any accredited institution of higher learning, including vocational and business schools.
Click HERE to download the application

Wells Bank Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 1st
AMOUNT: $1,500
Wells Bank will sponsor $1,500 college scholarships for high school seniors in Platte County, Andrew County, Holt County and Nodaway County. The scholarship is to be used towards enrollment of a four-year university. The scholarships will be payable as follows: $1,000 the first year and $500 the second year. To receive $500 the second year, the student must have maintained a 3.0 grade point average their first year while enrolled as a full time student.

Those interested in applying may use one of the below methods:

Email the completed application to scholarship@wells-bank.com
Mail the completed form to:

Wells Bank
Attention: Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 380
Platte City, MO 64079

Hand deliver the completed application to any Wells Bank location.

The form is located at the following website:

https://www.wells-bank.com/pdf/Wells_Bank_Scholarship_App_April_1st_Deadline_fillable.pdf

Parkville Fine Arts Scholarship Fund
DEADLINE: March 22nd
AMOUNT: $1,000
The Parkville Fine Arts Association (PFAA) Scholarship Fund provides annual scholarships to graduating seniors of Park Hill School District. The scholarships are intended to assist students who are pursuing higher education in the field of fine arts. Fine arts are defined as music, drama or the visual or performing arts.

Students eligible for assistance must meet the following:

Be a graduating senior of a high school in the Park Hill School District;
Must have a high school GPA of at least 2.75 (based on a 4.0 grade point system);
Must show demonstrated talent in at least one area of fine arts; and
Must be enrolling in a college or university with a declared major in at least one area of fine arts.

https://gkccf.academicworks.com/opportunities/3960

The Assistance League of KC Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 19th
AMOUNT: $1,000
Assistance League of Kansas City (ALKC) is offering scholarships to academically promising high school seniors who have demonstrable financial need to attend a college, university, or technical school/program located in the State of Missouri starting summer or fall 2021.
To be eligible:

- Post-secondary educational institution located in the State of Missouri
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Complete ALL questions on the online form
- Digital signatures only
- Official High School Transcripts, including ACT or SAT score, if applicable
- One letter of recommendation from a counselor or high school teacher
- One letter of recommendation from another adult (non-family member)
- Completed official government Student Aid Report (SAR)
- Demonstrable family need
- Evidence of involvement in co-curricular and community activities

NOTE:
The following must be scanned and emailed to scholarship-ALKC@alkc.org upon completing the online application. Your scholarship application will not be considered complete until all documents have been received.

- Official High School Transcripts, including ACT or SAT score, if applicable
- One letter of recommendation from a counselor or high school teacher
- One letter of recommendation from another adult (non-family member)
- Completed official government Student Aid Report (SAR)

Access the online application HERE

Masonic Scholarship Fund
DEADLINE: March 15th
AMOUNT: $4,000 - $52,000
The Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri, Inc. proudly offers three different scholarships to Missouri high school students.
These scholarships are available to students graduating this year from a Missouri high school, seeking to attend an accredited institution or higher education anywhere.
Scholarship Criteria:
1. Grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
2. Minimum ACT composite of 18
3. Involvement in extra-curricular
4. Graduate of a Missouri public high school
5. enrollment as a full time student (12 hours credit per semester or term) at an accredited college or university in the US
Click HERE for the application

Liberty Hospital Foundation Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 8
AMOUNT: $3,000

At the Liberty Hospital Foundation, we offer local high school seniors (in the Northland/ Liberty Hospital service area) who wish to pursue their Bachelor's Degree in Nursing an opportunity to apply for our scholarship. This year we will be offering up to eight awards of $3,000 each.

To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must:
1) be, on March 8, 2021, a high school senior that wishes to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing,
2) Have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher,
3) Have been accepted to and intend to attend a four-year College or University,
4) complete and submit a timely formal application and be available to interview with the Selection Committee.

Click HERE to access the application.
Click HERE to download the application guidelines

Braxton Rethwisch Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 5
AMOUNT: $1,000
The Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling (MOACAC) is pleased to offer the Braxton Rethwisch scholarship to Missouri high school seniors who exhibit a commitment to learning and have demonstrated leadership skills and community service involvement. Five one-time $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.

Eligibility:

Open to current High School Seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
Applicants must be a Missouri resident
Applicants must enroll as a full-time student at a MOACAC member postsecondary institution. Click here for list of member institutions

To access the application, click HERE and create an account with My Scholarship Central.

The Bridging the Dream Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 8
AMOUNT: $10,000
In 2021, The Sallie Mae Fund will award (25) $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year degree professional certificate, or vocational training program. Seniors who excel
inside and outside of the classroom and demonstrate financial need can apply now through March 8 at www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream.

KC Area Scholarships - Wichita State University
DEADLINE: March 1st
AMOUNT: $500-$1,000

Multiple $500 - $1,000 scholarships for new freshmen or transfer students attending Wichita State University for fall 2021. Students may apply at www.wichita.edu/kcscholarship. Recipients will be contacted by early April. Qualifications:

Applicants must have their permanent mailing address in:
- Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami or Wyandotte county in Kansas, OR
- Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Lafayette, Platte or Ray county in Missouri.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need through completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For students who are ineligible to complete a FAFSA, please submit a statement of financial need on the scholarship application.

Applicants must submit application by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 1.

Hispanic Development Fund Scholarship - Wichita State University
DEADLINE: March 1st
AMOUNT: $2,000

Wichita State University Financial Aid has partnered with The Greater Kansas City Hispanic Development Fund to award 10 Hispanic/Latino students attending Wichita State scholarships up to $2,000.

Applicants must have attended Greater KC area schools for the past 3 years; for Missouri, this is defined as Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties. See specifics of eligibility in the scholarship flyer https://hdfkc.org/network

Last year, 13% of our Wichita State undergraduate students were of Hispanic/Latino heritage. In addition to the scholarship information, please feel free to share with students/parents the following info/services for Hispanic/Latino prospective students and families available at Wichita State:

Campus visit, including tour in Spanish. Please indicate request for Spanish-speaking tour guide or staff when registering for campus visit at www.wichita.edu/visit.
Diversity Recruiter fluent in Spanish and diversity student interns available.
Interpreters available at on-campus Admissions events or visits.
Parents’ Guide in Spanish: https://issuu.com/wichitastateuniversity/docs/parent-guide-spanish
Facts sheets in Spanish which can be e-mailed or mailed to students (Academic Programs, Athletics, Campus Safety, Restaurants in Wichita, Things to Do in Wichita, Tuition Discounts)
All YouTube videos on the Wichita State Admissions channel have Spanish closed captioning available (www.YouTube.com/futureshocker). Click “Settings” and choose “Spanish.”
Multicultural Scholarship Index - https://www.wichita.edu/services/odi/resources/msi.php
Related events throughout the year on campus. See www.wichita.edu/odi for more information.

Hispanic Development Fund (HDF) Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 1st
AMOUNT: $$$

Students will first need to visit the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's website.
Once there, click on the “Sign Up” button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. If you're a returning scholar, click "Sign In".

Prior to the HDF Scholarship Application, you will need to fulfill the GKCCF general application. By doing so, you are also eligible for other scholarships offered by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. Last year alone, HDF Scholars also received over $60,000 in additional scholarships.
Once the GKCCF General Application is complete, the HDF Scholarship application will become available to you as long as you meet the eligibility requirements (see below).
instructional videos to better assist you through the application process can be found here: https://hdfkc.org/network

• Deadline to apply is March 1, 2021 (11:59 pm)

To qualify for an HDF Scholarship, students must be of Hispanic/Latino Heritage along with the following requirements:
1. Graduating from a Greater Kansas City metropolitan area high school or obtain a general equivalency diploma (GED) from a local organization. (The Greater Kansas City metropolitan area is generally defined as Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson and Wyandotte counties.)
2. Attend/have attended a Greater Kansas City metropolitan area high school for the last three years prior to graduation.
3. Accepted or enrolled in a fully accredited college or university and working toward an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree. (Applicants attending vocational or trade schools are ineligible.)
4. Enroll or be enrolled as a full-time student. (A minimum 12 credit hours for undergraduate and 9 credit hours for graduate.)

Missouri STEM Signing Day Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 1
AMOUNT: $1,000

Just like signing days for athletes, Missouri STEM Signing Day recognizes and celebrates outstanding Missouri high school students who are inspired by science, technology, engineering and math and want to pursue a STEM career pathway in college and beyond. On STEM Signing Day (April 29, 2021) a minimum of 10 students will receive a $1,000 scholarship to go toward their college costs and sign a letter of intent to pursue a STEM degree or certificate program at a Missouri post-secondary institution. Apply by March 1.
Click HERE for the application

Missouri Courage Scholarship (MCS)
DEADLINE: March 1
AMOUNT: $500-$2,000

Applications will be comprehensively evaluated on a variety of metrics including: academic achievement, school involvement, community engagement, diversity, demonstrations of courage, and commitment to enhancing the lives of LGBTQ individuals and working toward social justice

For a listing of all scholarships to be awarded, please visit our website.

The application is available by clicking HERE and is open until March 1st

Evergy/Haines Weber Craft Scholarships
DEADLINE: March 1
AMOUNT: $3,000
We are happy to announce that Evergy will once again be offering CRAFT SCHOLARSHIPS this year for students interested in line work (electric power and distribution) or wind energy! These scholarships are valued at $3,000 each per year and renewable for 1 additional year.
Interested students will need to visit the company website and click on the scholarship link under our community tab to complete the first application. The direct link is as follows: https://www.evergy.com/community/scholarship-opportunities . A separate Ellis Foundation application will also be required, and information on how to complete this application will be forthcoming after the first application has been submitted.
Deadline to apply is March 1, 2020.
Click HERE to download the flier

The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 1
AMOUNT: $2500 - $10,000
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each.

The scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarship immediately upon graduation from high school and must utilize the total award within four years of their graduation date, excluding active military duty or religious mission.
The scholarship may be used to attend a school selected by the student provided it is state accredited, above the high school level, and within the continental limits of the United States.

Click HERE for the application

AGC of Missouri Education Foundation Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 1st
AMOUNT: $1,000
The AGCMO Education Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students entering the construction industry or a related field, such as engineering (civil, mechanical, etc.) or architecture.
Graduating high school seniors attending accredited universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational or technical schools, and DOL registered Apprenticeship programs are eligible to apply.
Only apprentices or students pursuing certification in skilled trades related to construction will be
considered for the Skilled Trades /Vo-Tech Scholarship.
To access the application click HERE

2021 Greater KC PFLAG/GLSEN Scholarship
DEADLINE: February 28
AMOUNT: $1,000
Kansas City chapters of PFLAG and GLSEN have joined to support young people in furthering their education. They have established scholarships for graduating high school students in the Greater Kansas City area who identify as LGBTQ+. The organizations will provide two $1000 scholarships for the post-secondary education (college, university, training, trade school) of two LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area of Missouri and Kansas.
The application can be found HERE

Zeta Eta Nu Scholarship
DEADLINE: February 27 (postmark deadline)
AMOUNT: $500

This scholarship is designed to reward civic-minded high school senior LADIES with a $500 scholarship to an accredited college/university of their choice.
The scholarship committee will evaluate the following:

Community Service
Academic Achievement
Leadership roles
Personal achievement
Financial need & Recommendations

Click HERE to download the application

Excellence in Education Scholarship (Northland Chamber of Commerce)
DEADLINE: February 26th 3:00pm to Mrs. Sharp via email (sharpa@parkhill.k12.mo.us)
AMOUNT: $1,000

Student shall complete the application form.
Student shall gather one letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal or counselor. Recommendation form is included in the application.
The complete application & recommendation form must be submitted to Mrs. Sharp electronically as a PDF via email.
Student must email a head shot to Mrs. Sharp in jpeg format.

Click Here to access the application

Dr. Darrell "Jack" Holley/MUSIC Scholarship (not a music major scholarship)
DEADLINE: February 26
AMOUNT: $2,000
Park Hill South can nominate ONE Senior for this scholarship. Therefore, all scholarships must be turned into Mrs. Sharp by Friday, February 26th.

Application Materials Needed:
1. Completed Application (TYPED ONLY)
2. Official Transcript and ACT score report
3. One letter of recommendation from a Teacher, Counselor or Administrator. Submit only 1 Letter!

Click HERE to access the application

The Ellis Foundation Scholarship
DEADLINE: February 15
AMOUNT: $8,000

The Ellis Foundation was started by the Ellis Family, who began awarding scholarships in memory of Kathy Ellis. Kathy was a dedicated school teacher who died of breast cancer in 1997. Since 1998, the foundation has invested over $20,000,000 in Education. In addition to the financial support, we also pair our scholarship with a mentoring program. We work primarily with students who are capable, deserving, and determined, but who might not be able to attend college without assistance.
SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:

The student must be a high school senior
The student must attend one of our participating colleges – see the Ellis Foundation website for a complete listing
The student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA
The student must have a minimum 20 ACT
We also seriously consider the financial need of each student

There is one additional scholarship for:

female students that plan to pursue a degree in any STEM program, especially engineering.

There is one additional scholarship for:

students going to Ottawa University, Johnson County Community College and Rockhurst

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES:

The scholarship pays $1000 per semester for up to eight consecutive semesters
The funds can be applied for books, on-campus housing, tuition and college fees
Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA each semester
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester
The student must participate in The Ellis Mentoring Program

STEPS TO APPLY:

Visit our website: www.theellisfoundation.org
Enter the user name: TEF
Enter the password: Ellis2021
Complete the application and submit
Selected students will be contacted for a interview via Zoom

Missouri Conservation Agents Association Scholarship
DEADLINE: February 1
AMOUNT: $ 500
Open to Missouri residents pursuing a degree in biology, wildlife management, forestry, fisheries, ecology, agriculture, criminal justice, or a field of study closely related to the preceding subjects. GPA of at least a 2.5 or higher.
To access the application, click HERE

Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors (KCAED) Scholarship
DEADLINE: February 1
AMOUNT: $1,000 per year
The KCAED awards up to four scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. Both men and women, a post-secondary education in Heavy Equipment and Diesel Engine Repair, are eligible to apply.
Click HERE for information about the scholarship
To download the fillable PDF application, click HERE

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
DEADLINE: February 1
AMOUNT: up to $30,000 for 4 years

Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $30,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.

To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:

Be a graduating high school senior;
Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States;
Show leadership potential;
Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
Present evidence of financial need;
Be a United States citizen;
Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21

For application and more information CLICK HERE.

Conservation Foundation of Missouri Scholarship
DEADLINE: January 31
AMOUNT: $1,000
Conservation Foundation of MO (CFMO) offers 5 - $1000 scholarships to high school seniors or undergraduates in different natural resources areas. Preference will be given to those demonstrating financial need. Applications must be submitted by January 31. Information can be found at on the same website, at http://www.moswcs.org/scholarship/.

Park Hill Education Foundation Scholarships (18 different ones!)
DEADLINE: January 25th
AMOUNT: $1,000 - $2,000

PURPOSE
These scholarships are designed to support Park Hill School District graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic ability and perseverance in their continuing educational pursuits.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please access scholarship applications using Park Hill credentials.
All scholarships require three recommendations. If you are applying for more than one scholarship only one set of recommendations is needed. Please share the link below with your evaluators.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must fulfill at least two of the first three requirements plus fulfill the requirements for items 4, 5, and 6.

1. Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or better as indicated on an official Park Hill School District Transcript to include seven (7) completed semesters. Applicant is not required to submit document verifying GPA. The Foundation will procure GPA verification from the high school registrar after the completed application has been received.

2. Applicant must have a 95% cumulative school attendance record from freshman year through first semester of senior year of high school. Applicant is not required to submit document verifying attendance. The Foundation will procure attendance verification from the high school registrar after the completed application has been received.

3. Applicant must have a composite rank of 20 on the ACT. Applicant is not required to submit document verifying standardized test score. The Foundation will procure standardized test score verification from the high school registrar after the completed application has been received.

4. Applicant must be a good citizen in good standing as defined by Park Hill School District Code of Conduct.

5. Applicant must prepare and submit answers to the (three) 3 scholarship questions provided.

6. Submit three (3) completed recommendations. (Please send the on-line form from the scholarship website to your 3 recommenders.)

The online application can be found here: parkhillfoundation.org/scholarshipsgrants/applications/

Asian American & Pacific Islander (APIA) Scholarship Fund
DEADLINE: January 14
AMOUNT: $2,500 to $20,000
APIA SCHOLARS MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR:

Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census
Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2021.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED
Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2021-2022 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2021
Submit one letter of recommendation online

Click here for the application and more information

KLL Scholarship
DEADLINE: January 10th
AMOUNT: $2,000

True to Kelly’s dedicated spirit, the KLL Scholarship Foundation was established to help young adults achieve a college education. Each year the KLL Memorial Foundation will seek out eligible candidates to offer financial and emotional support as they pursue their dreams in the aftermath of cancer.

Qualifications: To qualify, the recipient needs to meet the following criteria:

Lost the life of at least one parent (biological or not) to cancer before the age of 22.
Be a US citizen and live in Kansas or Missouri.
Attend a 2- or 4-year (minimum) higher education establishment.
Have an interest in education, arts, environment, math, or science.
Show service involvement in the community, church, school, or other non-curricular activity.
Indicate financial need.
Submit the completed application, including personal essay and reference.
Submit a copy of the parent’s death certificate.
Submit a current picture of yourself and a family picture that includes the deceased parent.

To access the application click HERE

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
DEADLINE: January 5th
AMOUNT: $10,000
Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support.
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
be citizens of the United States of America;
be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States; and
plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.

To apply, please access the website here.

Neil Smith Community Service Award
DEADLINE: December 4th
AMOUNT: $500 - $1,000
The Third and Long Foundation Board is accepting applications for the Neil Smith Community Service Award. This honor sill be presented to a female athlete, graduating in the class of 2021. Applicants will compete for a 1st Place award of $1,000. The winner will also receive a traveling trophy to display for one year in the winner’s high school. Second and Third place winners will be given $500 each.
To meet the criteria, nominees must validate their athletic skills in any sport along with documented outstanding community service and leadership. This information should be a part of the application packet inclusive of the enclosed application.
The application packet will also be accepted through our website at: www.thirdandlong.org
Click HERE for a downloadable application

SevenDays Make a Ripple, Change the World-Button Competition
DEADLINE: December 1st
AMOUNT: $500
SevenDays conducts an artistic design competition every year to determine the eight buttons that will represent each of their day themes (Love, Discover, Others, Connect, You, Go, and Onward) and the general SevenDays button. Each winner receives a $500 prize, in addition to other opportunities for public recognition of students' artistic achievement.
Competition Details

High school students (grades 9-12) in the Kansas City metro area are eligible to participate.
The deadline for all submissions is Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
All applications must be submitted online.
Each artist must turn in artwork for each of the eight buttons. One button for each of the themed days and one button for our “general” SevenDays® button.
$500 will be awarded for each of the eight winners.

Click HERE to go the website

K-State Wabash CannonBall Scholarship
DEADLINE: December 1st
AMOUNT: $2,500
Criteria:

High School Senior living in the greater KC area (Platte county is included)
Must be admitted to K-State and have completed the general scholarship application by Dec. 1.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 (weighted or un-weighted)
Complete the online Wabash CannonBall Scholarship application by Dec. 1.
Scholars will be paid half of the scholarship monies ($1,250) at the start of each semester with the requirement to maintain a 3.0 GPA in their first semester at K-State in order to earn the second half ($1,250) the second semester.
Scholarships will only be awarded to recipients enrolled in 12 or more credit hours at K-State per semester.
Freshmen recipients will have the opportunity to apply for renewal of the scholarship the following three years.

Click HERE for more information

K-State In-State Tuition for MO Residents Scholarship
DEADLINE: December 1st
AMOUNT: 63% discount on tuition
The in-state rate is the result of the new Missouri Tuition Match Program. Under the program, a tuition discount equal to Kansas resident tuition is available to domestic Missouri residents who will be full-time, first-time freshmen at K-State starting in the fall 2021 academic semester. Tuition is reduced from the $841.70 per credit hour to $312.50 per credit hour — a 63% discount.
Eligibility Criteria:

3.25 minimum GPA
22 or higher composite ACT or 1100 SAT score
Apply for Admission to K-State by December 1st

For more detailed information, click HERE

Full-Tuition Jubilee Scholarship
DEADLINE: December 1st
AMOUNT: Full-tuition

Saint Mary (located in Leavenworth, KS) offers a special award for top academic performers - the full-tuition, room & board Jubilee Scholarship. To be eligible you must meet 2 of the 3 eligibility criteria:
* Earn a minimum ACT score of 26
* And either have a 3.7 cumulative high school GPA
*Be ranked in the top 10 percent of your graduation class.

Students must apply for the Jubilee Scholarship and for admission to University of St. Mary by December 1st
Apply online at stmary.edu/Jubilee

Dell Scholars Program (AVID Seniors ONLY)
DEADLINE: December 1st
AMOUNT: $20,000 over 6 years, plus laptop and textbook credits.

To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:
*Participate in AVID in grades 11 and 12,
*graduate from an accredited high school this academic year,
*minimum of a 2.4 GPA,
*demonstrate need for financial assistance,
*eligible to receive a federal Pell grant in first year of college (Determined by completing the FAFSA)
*planning to enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school.
For more information and to apply go online click HERE

Show Me Chapter (Conservation) Scholarship
DEADLINE: , November 30th
AMOUNT: $2,000
The Show-Me Chapter offers a $2000 scholarship for a high school senior planning to major in conservation or a natural resources-related field. This is an essay contest. Information can be found at http://www.moswcs.org/scholarship/. Applications must be postmarked by November 30th.

MASFAP Who's Making a Difference Scholarship
DEADLINE: November 30th
AMOUNT: $1,000
Eligibility:
Open to any 2021 Graduating Senior from a Missouri High School planning to attend a private or public 2 or 4 year institution, or vocational-technical school in Missouri in fall 2021.

We are looking for inspiring stories about students and people who make a difference in the lives of students. (Remember: grammar and spelling are important in any essay contest!) The MASFAP Early Awareness Committee will select the top 5 applications/stories. The top 5 applications/stories will be shared with the MASFAP Membership and will be voted upon at the annual conference.
Confirmation of enrollment at Missouri private or public 2 or 4 year institution, or vocational-technical school will be requested before payment is made. A check will be issued in the amount of $1,000.00 to the school you are attending in fall 2021 to be applied to your student account. This scholarship can be used for: tuition, institutional fees, room, board, or books
To apply, create an account with Scholarship Central by clicking HERE

Crime Stoppers Scholarship
DEADLINE: November 30th
AMOUNT: $1,000

The Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline is sponsoring a scholarship contest. To be eligible, student must be a senior of good character with no criminal background. The applicant must provide two letters of recommendation from faculty members. The recommendation must state the student's accomplishments, grade average, class standing, activities and the reasons he/she deserves the award.

In addition, each student must submit a typed essay of 70 to 1,000 words on the topic, "Is the 'defund the police' movement a viable alternative to the current way policing is administered in the United States? What alterntive means are available to take the place of police?"

Click HERE For the application

MSBA Belcher Scholarship Program
DEADLINE: November 17th to Mrs. Sharp's email sharpa@parkhill.k12.mo.us
AMOUNT: $1,000

A $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a student in each of MSBA’s 17 regions. The Park Hill School District Board of Education will ultimately submit the application of ONE senior from either Park Hill South or Park Hill HS.

Applicants are judged on the basis of:
* Academic Performance
* Extracurricular Activities
* Quality of an Essay (have an English teacher proof it for you)

A statewide winner is selected from this group of regional winners and awarded an additional $1500.
To download the application click HERE

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
DEADLINE: November 15th NATIONAL Scholarship Deadline
DEADLINE: November 15th LOCAL Scholarship Deadline
AMOUNT: $1,000 - $4,000

There are 2 scholarship opportunities.
1. The National Scholarship -
Go to: www.enf.elks.org/mvs
Enter your name, address, email address, and how you learned about the Elks academic scholarships. By entering this information, you will be able to access and save the scholarship application. Due November 15th.

2. The Local Scholarship -
In addition to competing for the National Elks Scholarships, the Northland Elks Lodge located in Gladstone will be awarding 9 additional scholarships to Northland high school seniors:
1 - $4,000 Scholarship ($1,000 per year for 4 years)
5 - $1,000 Scholarships
PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for one of the above 6 scholarships, you must print and deliver a copy of your scholarship application and copies of supporting artifacts to the Northland Elks Lodge #2376 at 7010 North Cherry in Gladstone, or mail the application to the following address: 7010 North Cherry, Gladstone, MO 64118.
Your completed application must be received by Friday, November 15th. It is your responsibility to mail it!

**The online application requires the counselor to complete the Counselor’s Report. You will send the Counselor’s Report to your Counselor via email. Your counselor will then PRINT A COPY, PLACE IN AN ENVELOPE AND SEAL, AND GIVE IT BACKI TO THE STUDENT. You will include your printed report with your “hard-copy” of their scholarship application which you will deliver to our Lodge.

Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021
DEADLINE: November 12th
AMOUNT: up to $250,000
High school seniors across the United States are invited to share their original research projects and apply to the nation’s oldest and most prestigious STEM competition, where they could win up to $250,000.
The top 300 scholars receive $2,000 each, and their schools also receive $2,000—that’s funding for STEM education in your community. Forty finalists will be invited to compete in the finals week competition in Washington, DC, all expenses paid. Every finalist receives at least $25,000 and if named in the top 10, could win between $40,000 and $250,000.
The application can be found here: https://sciencetalentsearch.fluidreview.com/

Black Achievers Scholarship
DEADLINE: November 6th
AMOUNT: $1,000
Each year the Black Achievers Society awards scholarships to area high school students. This year we are proud to announce the availability of several $1,000 scholarships for African American graduating seniors with a cumulative 3.7 or higher grade point average.
Students must attend a high school in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area to be eligible.
Scholarship criteria:

academic achievement,
extracurricular activities,
community/civic involvement, and
financial need.

Click HERE to complete the application online.
The general website is https://www.blackachieverskc.org

The Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship
DEADLINE: October 31st
AMOUNT: Varies
THE COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be:

Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States
U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees
Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application
On track to graduate this academic year (2020-2021)
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
l

To learn more and to start the application process, click HERE

The Horatio Alger Scholarship
DEADLINE: October 25th
AMOUNT: up to $25,000
A Park Hill South 2019 Graduate won this scholarship !

To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen

To learn more about the Horatio Alger Scholarship Program, and to start your application click HERE

Heisman High School Scholarship
DEADLINE: October 22nd 3pm
AMOUNT: $$
CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION

Students whose senior year of high school is the 2020-2021 academic year, graduating with the class of 2021.
Students who have at least a weighted “B” grade average (3.0 GPA) during grades 9, 10 and 11.
Students who participate or have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one of 48 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee or the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Students who have participated in volunteer service, community involvement or leadership within his/her school or community.
Students who are a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (D.C.).

Click HERE to apply online

The JE National Diversity Scholarship
DEADLINE: October 9th
AMOUNT: $5,000

Scholarship Details:
JE Dunn is offering a National Diversity Scholarship to students of color pursuing a degree/career in the construction industry.

$2,500 scholarship per year (Junior and Senior years of college)
African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander or American Indian college sophomores pursuing a career in construction
Recipients holding the JE Dunn Construction Award for one year will be eligible for renewal in subsequent years if minimum academic standards are maintained
Recipients will be eligible for up to two guaranteed internships with JE Dunn Construction

Click HERE for the application

AES Engineering Scholarship
DEADLINE: October 5th
AMOUNT: $500
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined and evaluated by the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

Application and more information: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation Access Extra Scholarship
DEADLINE: June 30
AMOUNT: $2,000, renewable
The Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation’s Access Extra Scholarship is a private scholarship for high school seniors who are eligible for the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program and who scored 27 or higher on the ACT.
Eligibility
Open to graduating high school seniors who meet ALL of the following criteria:

Will enroll full-time at a 4-year or 2-year Access Missouri participating school. Click here for a list of eligible schools
Are a Missouri resident
Meet the state’s Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program requirement of expected family contribution (EFC) of 12,000 or less
Scored 27 or higher on the ACT or the SAT equivalent
Have not yet received a first bachelor’s degree, completed the required hours for a bachelor’s degree, or completed 150 semester credit hours

Apply Early. Scholarships will be prioritized on a first come, first served basis until the funding is depleted.
To apply, click HERE

Platte Valley STAR Scholarship
DEADLINE: May 1st by 2:30 pm emailed to Mrs. Sharp
AMOUNT: $1,500
This Scholarship will go to one graduating senior from Park Hill South HS.

The Platte Valley Bank STAR Scholarship is meant to go to a student that has excelled in their effort to
overcome adversities and challenges in their personal and/or academic lives. It should go, to a student that demonstrates strong leadership, good citizenship and above average academic responsibility.
Examples of adversities and challenges might include but should not be limited to such things as:
1. Financial adversity in the household
2. Single parent households
3. Health related adversities
4. Other unfortunate events that were beyond the control of the applicant.

Click HERE to download the application.
Complete applications are due to Mrs. Sharp by 2:30pm on April 1st

Rotary Youth Peacebuilder Award
DEADLINE: April 15
AMOUNT: $2,500
The award is given to a senior who is engaged in peacebuilding locally, regionally, and/or globally. These peacebuilding activities include but are not limited to:

Efforts to assist the disadvantaged and marginalized
Efforts to build bridges between people, communities, and/or nations
Efforts to prevent, mediate, or resolve conflicts in school or the community at large

Materials to submit
1. Completed application — By April 15, submitted to Rotary, Rotaract, or Interact club
2. 200-300 word essay--—By April 15, submitted to Rotary, Rotaract, or Interact club.
*The essay will address how the applicant’s activities address the three areas of focus (assisting the marginalized, building bridges, and preventing/mitigating conflict) and contribute to a lasting, positive peace in their communities, region, country, and world.
3. Letter of recommendation-- By April 15, submitted to Rotary, Rotaract, or Interact club. Letter must be from a person who can discuss and assess your peacebuilding activities, particularly in the three areas of focus.

Click HERE to download the application
Submit completed applications via email to steve.youngblood@park.edu

John & Margaret Armstrong Engineering Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 15th
AMOUNT: $3,000
The John F. and Margaret H. Armstrong Engineering Scholarship Fund (“Scholarship”) will annually award scholarships to female students who will enroll full time as undergraduate engineering students. Each academically qualified recipient will demonstrate unmet financial need at the public two or four year college or university she attends in the United States or Canada.
Student Eligibility
To be eligible, the applicant must

identify as female,
be graduating or a recent graduate of high school
have achieved a 2.5 or better on a 4 point scale,
identify engineering as her intended college major and degree
plan to enroll full time in an accredited, public post-secondary two-year or four-year college, university in the United States of America, including its territories, or Canada

Apply Online: https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/3386

Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 15th
AMOUNT: $1,000
The Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship will be awarded to students who will enroll full time as undergraduate students in an accredited nonprofit two-year college or technical school program in the construction trades. Fifty students will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship that is renewable for one additional year.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the applicant must:
• be a graduating high school senior or have recently earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED, HiSET, TASC)
• plan to enroll full time in a nonprofit community college, technical school, trade school, vocational school or apprenticeship program in the United States of America
• intend to complete an associate degree, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or certificate program leading to work in the construction trades (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting, welding)
• have achieved a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, 456 on the GED, or 60 on the HiSET (at least an 8 on each subtest) or equivalent scores on a state-sanctioned test
• demonstrate financial need
Apply Online: https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/3126

Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 31st
AMOUNT: $500
Members of the Women Legislators of Missouri sponsor this scholarship program for young women graduating high school in Missouri. Eight scholarships will be awarded, one from each Missouri U.S. Congressional District.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:

Female
Missouri resident
Current high school senior
Graduating from a public high school, private high school or home school in Missouri this year

To apply, click HERE

Automobile Dealers Association of Greater KC Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 1st
AMOUNT: $2,000
The scholarship provides financial assistance to students graduating from public high schools in Johnson, Leavenworth or Wyandotte Counties in Kansas, and Jackson, Cass, Clay or Platte Counties in Missouri who are planning to pursue a degree in the automotive field.

Students eligible for assistance must meet the following:
- Must be a graduating senior from a public high school in Johnson, Leavenworth or Wyandotte Counties in Kansas, and Jackson, Cass, Clay or Platte Counties in Missouri;
- Must be planning to pursue a degree in the automotive field;
- Must have a GPA of 2.75 or above and include transcript with online application;
- Must have participated in community service and have worked during high school; and
- Must provide one letter of reference with online application.

Preference will be given to applicants that have demonstrated financial need; a copy of the FAFSA is required with online application.

Those students who receive the award will be eligible to re-apply each year.

To access the online application CLICK HERE

NKCH Donor Council Annual Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 31st (postmark deadline)
AMOUNT: $1,000-$2,000
The North Kansas City Hospital Donor Council is dedicated to increasing awareness of organ & tissue donation throughout the community.
Students will be evaluated on the following criteria:
* Students will complete a poster & request it be displayed at their school during the month of April, National Organ Donor Month. The theme of the poster must promote Organ Donation in our community. A picture of the poster must be submitted to the NKCH Donor Council with the dates it will be displayed.
* Students will write a 500 word essay explaining the theme of their poster & what they can do, as an individual, to promote Organ Donation.
*Provide verified documentation of 8 volunteer hours completed related to Health Care and/or Donation awareness.
*Letter of Recommendation from Non-family member

Two finalist will be chosen to receive scholarships. 1st place - $2,000 and 2nd place - $1,000
Click here for the Application
Click here for the Student Letter

Xi Tau Omega HBCU Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 31
AMOUNT: $1,000
This scholarship is designed for graduating seniors who plan to attend an HBCU in the Fall of 2020.

Eligibility
The applicant must meet the following criteria:
• African-American high school senior, graduating in May 2020 from a school in the Greater Kansas City area
• Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above.
• United States citizen
• Plan to attend a four-year HBCU college or university in the Fall of 2020 .

Click HERE to access the online application

High Scholastic Achievement Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 31
AMOUNT: $1,500
This Scholarship is for high school Seniors who personify commitment, integrity, and kindness. The successful applicant should demonstrate community involvement and leadership skills.
The Applicant must:

Be African American high school senior graduating in May 2020 from a Greater KC Metro school.
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
United States Citizen
Plans to attend college in the fall of 2020
To apply click HERE

OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates Youth Leadership Award
DEADLINE: March 28th
AMOUNT: $1,000
OCA St. Louis established the Youth Leadership Award to recognize and reward deserving Asian Pacific American high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate leadership and service within their school and community.
Award recipients will be required to attend OCA-St. Louis Chapter’s Gala to receive the award. The scholarship recipient and one guest will receive free tickets to the gala, which will be held in the evening on April 18, 2020 in Clayton, Missouri.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

Be an Asian Pacific American high school senior.
Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident.
Be a Missouri resident.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Apply Online: https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/3294

The University of St. Mary Fine Arts Scholarship Day
DEADLINE: Must attend a Fine Arts Scholarship Day Jan. 20, Feb. 17, or March 23 of 2020
AMOUNT: up to $3,000

USM students are eligible for talent scholarships of up to $12,000 over four years, in addition to other scholarship opportunities and aid. And the best part? You don’t have to be a fine arts major.
Music and theatre talent scholarships are available to students of any major—while art talent scholarships are only available to art majors or minors.
For more info go to www.stmary.edu/talent

AABE (American Association of Blacks in Energy) Scholarship Program
DEADLINE: March 15th
AMOUNT: $3,000
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES
The American Association of Blacks in Energy is a professional organization of African Americans in the energy industry. Through its Scholarship Program, AABE seeks to help increase the number of African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans (underrepresented minorities) in energy related fields. By doing so, we help our nation address a critical need and a challenge to our future economic vitality in the world market.
About William Grant Pinkard II
The William Grant Pinkard Scholarship Fund was named after a member of the Kansas-Missouri Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) who best exemplified the organization’s purpose and goals. William Grant Pinkard, II was a dedicated and active member.
Eligibility:
Candidates for an AABE scholarship must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Have, minimally, an overall “B” unweighted academic average (3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale);
Be a graduating high school senior who has applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities;
Plan to major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics fields in preparation for a career in the energy sector;
Be a member of one of a class or group of individuals who has been historically underrepresented in the sciences, technology, engineering and math related disciplines, as described above; and
Live in one of the following 15 Counties comprising the Kansas City metropolitan area: Jackson, Clay, Platte, Johnson, Buchanan, Cass, Lafayette, Boone in Missouri and Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Douglas, Shawnee, Jefferson and Riley in Kansas.

Apply Online: https://gkccf.academicworks.com/opportunities/3298

Honeywell Black Achievers Society Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund
DEADLINE: March 13th
AMOUNT: $5,000
The Honeywell Black Achievers Law Enforcement Scholarship is in memory of Lt. Darwin DuPree, 2019 Kansas City Black Achiever. Darwin as a lieutenant at the Kansas City National Security Campus, managed by Honeywell and a former Kansas City Missouri Police Officer.
This scholarship is for a deserving African American student from the Kansas City area who plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety or cyber security. The recipient of this scholarship should exemplify Lt. Dupree’s passion for helping others and strong character.
Students eligible for this scholarship shall:

Be an African American high school senior or current college student
Have a current unweighted GPA of 3.25
Be pursuing a degree in either criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety or cyber security
Live in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area (Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass counties in Missouri; Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas).

If selected the student must engage monthly with their Honeywell mentor.
This scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years.

Apply Online: https://gkccf.academicworks.com/opportunities/3558

UNICO Scholarship (Italian-American Heritage Scholarship)
DEADLINE: March 9
AMOUNT: up to $8,000
Each year the UNICO-Kansas City Chapter awards scholarship to KC area high school seniors. UNICO's major 2020 Scholarship is a 4-year award totaling $8,000 to a graduate of Italian-American heritage who will be attending college next fall. More information can be found on their www.unicokc.org/scholarships
Completed applications must be postmarked by Monday, March 26, 2018 to be considered for selection. Please mail completed scholarship application to:
Dave "Capuano" Sullivan
1522 Holmes Street
KC, MO 64108
Click here to download the application.

Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 6th
AMOUNT: $1,000
The Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship Fund is designed to encourage college-level study for young people who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of banking.

Click HERE for the application

Missouri STEM Signing Day
DEADLINE: March 1st
AMOUNT: $1,000
The program offers $1,000 scholarships to a minimum of 10 students to help them pursue their STEM education goals at a 2-year, 4-year or technical college of their choice. The funds are unrestricted to be used for tuition, living expenses, books or technology.
2020 Eligibility & Application Process

High school students graduating in 2020 planning to pursue a STEM program at a 2-year, 4-year or technical college in the Fall of 2020 are eligible to apply.
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of passion for STEM learning, advancing society through STEM, high school activity involvement and scholarship.
Finalists will submit an approximately 2-minute video on what inspires and drives them on their STEM pathway. See example videos.
Awards will be formally announced on April 29, 2020 in Jefferson City with state officials, business community representatives, students, parents/guardians and school officials.

You can learn more here - https://mochamber.com/signingday/

Life on Purpose Scholarship Fund
DEADLINE: March 1st
AMOUNT: $10,000
To provide scholarships for college tuition and expenses to students who demonstrate an interest in developing their unique potential in and beyond the classroom and using their talents to foster the well-being of themselves and others. This scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years (8 semesters), pending requirements are met each semester.
Eligibility for this scholarship includes students who:

Are high school seniors planning to enroll in a 4-year institution
Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0
Submit an ACT/SAT score
Demonstrate an interest in developing their unique potential in and beyond the classroom
Will submit written essays with application

In addition to attending a 4-year college as a full-time student, recipients will participate in the following:

Read one personal growth-related book a year from a selected list and provide a reflection.
Attend 3 meetings per year with the cohort of other students who have received this scholarship via video-conferencing.

Apply online: https://gkccf.academicworks.com/opportunities/3520

Marion H. Bloch Scholars Program
DEADLINE: March 1st
AMOUNT: Full tuition and fees for up to five years
This scholarship supports local students with achievements in academics, leadership and community engagement.

To be considered for the program, students must:

Live in one of these five area counties: Clay, Jackson and Platte in Missouri, and Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas
Have an ACT score of 29 or above (students with lower ACT scores who submit the FAFSA and are eligible or nearly eligible for the Federal Pell Grant Program may also be considered)
Have a core GPA of 3.6 or above
Demonstrate leadership and/or involvement in community engagement activities
Plan to enroll full time in a standard undergraduate program (students entering professional programs are not eligible)

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Apply Online: https://finaid.umkc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/marion-h-bloch-scholars/

Honeywell Opportunity for Prosperity Through Education Program
DEADLINE: March 1st
AMOUNT: Varies
The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide talented high school students who are economically challenged with a funded path to a post secondary degree focused on a career in a manufacturing trade or technical profession.
Students eligible for assistance must be:

a high school senior, and:
have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (unweighted) in their senior year,
plan to pursue a manufacturing or trade degree (Associate in Applied Science or certificate trade program), and
must graduate from a high school in the Greater Kansas City area.

Community service and extracurricular activities are a plus.
Apply Online: https://gkccf.academicworks.com/opportunities/2998

Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program
DEADLINE: March 1st
AMOUNT: Full tuition and fees for up to five years
The Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program was created for local students with a determination to succeed, regardless of their finances, test scores or life circumstances. It does not require a certain GPA, ACT score or class rank to apply.

To be considered for the program, students must:

Live in one of these five area counties: Clay, Jackson and Platte in Missouri, and Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas
Submit FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and demonstrate financial need (eligible or nearly eligible for the Federal Pell Grant Program)
Plan to enroll full time to earn a four-year degree in a standard undergraduate program (students entering professional programs are not eligible)

Be unable to receive other scholarships due to academic performance and/or life circumstances
Apply Online: https://finaid.umkc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/henry-w-bloch-scholars/

Hy-Vee Scholarship
DEADLINE: February 10
AMOUNT: $1,000.
Applicant must be a high school senior working for Hy-Vee who began their employment on or before September 15, 2019 OR be a high school senior son and/or daughter of a full, regular, or part-time Hy-Vee employee who has had a minimum of 6 months employment as of September 15, 2019.
The application and further information can be found at www.hy-vee.com/corporate/our-company/community/scholarships/

Centriq Scholarship
DEADLINE: February 2
AMOUNT: $5,000
Centriq Training is excited to offer a $5000 scholarship to our four-month IT Career Training program. Any 2020 graduating senior who has taken at least one computer or technology class is eligible to apply.
The deadline to apply is February 2, 2020, and the winner will be selected the week of March 3, 2020.

For more information, click HERE

Westlake Scholarship Program
DEADLINE: February 1
AMOUNT: $ 2,000
Eligibility Requirements:
* Missouri Resident
*Graduating HS seniors planning to enroll in a 4 year college/university
*Maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher
*Family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less
If you meet these requirements, you may be eligible. For additional information and a link to the application, click here

Virginia Military Institute Scholarship Program
DEADLINE: February 1
AMOUNT: $5,000
Since its founding in 1839, Virginia Military Institute has recognized and rewarded outstanding academic achievement. Today, approximately 100 cadets attend the Institute on full and partial academic scholarships awarded in recognition of their accomplishments. If you are an academically talented and intellectually curious student with a well-balanced high school record that includes leadership roles and a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities, you may be eligible to join this elite group of scholar-cadets.
Full and partial scholarships are available to members of the matriculating class each year to cover the cost of tuition and fees for up to 8 semesters of full-time study at VMI . Scholarship funds are often used to supplement ROTC scholarships or other forms of financial aid in order to meet the full cost of attendance at VMI . All Institute Scholars are automatically enrolled in the Institute Honors Program.
Click HERE To apply

Soroptimist International of KC Northland Healthcare Scholarship (females only)
DEADLINE: February 1
AMOUNT: $ 1,000
The Soroptimist International of Kansas City Northland Healthcare Scholarship provides an annual scholarship for a young woman going into her first year in a healthcare field.
To be eligible for a Soroptimist International of Kansas City Northland Healthcare Scholarship the student must meet the following requirements:

Be a female graduating senior of a high school in the North Kansas City School District, Park Hill School District or Platte County R-III School District, or of Smithville High School or St. Pius X High School; and
Be entering an institution of higher education and enrolling in a B.S. or above designated healthcare degree program.

The following information are required upon completion of the online application:

Personal Essay (include information concerning your career plans, interests, and activities in school, church, community and listing any honors or awards and additional information that would be helpful) to the scholarship committee)
Grade Transcript
Schedule of Classes for your Senior Year
Two Letters of Recommendation (letters may be from teachers, employers, or others; DO NOT submit letters from relatives, a pastor or your counselor

The direct link to apply for this scholarship can be found at by clicking here

Platte County Optimist Club Essay Contest
DEADLINE: February 1
AMOUNT: $2,500
Official Topic:
“Is Optimism the Key to Achieving the Dreams you iMagine??”

Students who wish to participate will need to send their application and essay to:
Platte County Optimist Club
P.O. Box 901397
Kansas City MO 64190

Click here for the application and further details.

Avila University STEM Scholarship
DEADLINE: ?
AMOUNT: $6,000-$10,000
Avila University has an incredible, renewable STEM Scholarship for students interested in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biology Chemistry, Software Engineering and Computer Science. This scholarship is stackable with other scholarships and will likely lead to many full rides at Avila for those who qualify.
For more information and to apply, visit www.avila.edu/stem

Donnelly College-Linscomb Foundation Fund Grant
DEADLINE: ASAP
AMOUNT: $2,500
The Linscomb Foundation Fund Grant will be awarded to students from Clay and Platte Counties. The scholarship award is $2,500 for the academic year, which covers a quarter of tutition. We will be awarding this amount to three students.
In order to be considered for this scholarship, students must apply to Donnelly College online for Fall 2019. They should be sure to include the name of their high school in the application, as their eligibility is pending on their connection to Clay or Platte Counties.
The website for applying is: https://www.donnelly.edu/admissions/apply
Then, students will fill out the scholarship website and specifically list their interest in the Linscomb Scholarship. This can be included in their essay (250+ words). They will also need a letter of recommendation for the scholarship application, so they can start thinking about that right away. Here’s the link to apply for scholarships: https://www.donnelly.edu/admissions/aid/scholarship-application

Student Athletic Training Scholarship-Highland Community College
DEADLINE: not listed
AMOUNT: Equivalent to tuition and book rental

We are excited about the upcoming 2019-2020 school year here at Highland Community College. HCC is located in Highland, Kansas and offers a scholarship equivalent to book rental and tuition each semester for students interested in the Athletic Training field.
HCC offers a two year pre-athletic training program that introduces students to Athletic Training as a career. Student Athletic Trainers gain valuable experience working with all of our college athletes as soon as they arrive on campus. Our program prepares students to pursue a degree in Athletic Training or other medical related career fields at a four year university.
Please share this information with juniors and seniors that may be interested in this exciting scholarship opportunity. Prospective students need to access the Student Athletic Trainer Questionnaire https://scottieathletics.com/sb_output.aspx? We also encourage students to schedule a campus visit or apply to HCC online at www.highlandcc.edu.

2019 Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship
DEADLINE: June 15 ,2019
AMOUNT: $2,500
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, commitment to puruse career or technical certification/degree and a desire to contribute to society.
Eligibility:
* High school graduate
* Be enrolled in a 2 year of less career or technical degree/certificate program in Fall that will lead to employment
* Deomonstrate financial need: applicants must be Pell Grant Eligible
* Be a US citizen
Click HERE to access the application

Venezuelan Association in Missouri Scholarship
DEADLINE: June 15 ,2019
AMOUNT: $1,000
The purpose of the Scholarship Program of the Venezuelan Association in Missouri (AVMO) is to promote and advance the education of Hispanics/Latinos in the Missouri region. The scholarship program rewards academic achievement by providing funding for higher education.

Eligibility:
Be Hispanic/Latino (at least one grandparent must be/have been Hispanic/Latino).
Be a full-time student.
Be seeking an associate, baccalaureate or graduate degree (college student or high school graduate).
Have an official address in the State of Missouri.
Be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college, university or institution of higher learning in the United States by June 15th.

The scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit, outstanding academic performance and financial need. Selected recipients are strongly encouraged to attend the AVMOScholarship Award Event at a date and place to be announced.

Click HERE to access the application

2019 Industry Advancement Scholarship
DEADLINE: June 1, 2019
AMOUNT: $2,000
It is that time of year again. The Heavy Constructors Association of the Greater Kansas City Area are accepting submissions for the 2019 Industry Advancement Scholarship.

Heavy construction is a complex industry requiring people from many different disciplines: degrees in civil engineering, business administration, and construction management are some of the most common that you’ll find. The needs of the industry are much broader than that, however. People trained in mathematics, accounting, personnel management, commercial law, and public relations, to name a few other areas, also have vital roles.

The amount of the scholarships is up to $2000 per academic semester ($4,000 per academic year).
Recipients MUST meet the following qualifications:

• Be enrolled as a full time student.
• Demonstrate a commitment to obtaining a career in heavy construction.

Preference will be given to scholarship applications received from:
• College Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors
• Kansas City metro area residents
• Children of construction industry employees, with additional preference given to those whose parents work for Heavy Constructors Association member companies.
• Individuals who have a plan to seek summer employment in construction, with additional preference given to those whose summer employment has been or will be with a Heavy Constructors Association member company.

Applicants can go online ot apply by clicking HERE

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship
DEADLINE: May 31, 2019
AMOUNT: $1,000-$2,500
The Beta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., is currently accepting applications for its 2019 Scholarship Program. These scholarships are intended for graduating students who will be attending college in the fall of 2019. Selection of recipients will be made based on school success, community activities and a solid academic background.
All four (4) parts of the application procedure must be completed prior to submission to the scholarship committee. Application procedures include:

Completion of the Application form provided. (A fillable document.)
A copy of your high school transcript sent directly from your school. (plan accordingly)
A short essay (200-250 words) reflecting why you should be selected.
A 2” x 2” passport photograph of yourself. (For publicity purposes if you are selected.)
Two (2) letters of recommendations (i.e. Counselors, Educators, Mentors)

Completed applications must be received by May 31, 2019.
Please mail your application packet to:
            Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
            ATTN: Scholarship Committee Chairman
            P. O. Box 46129
            Kansas City, MO 64134

One (1) $1,000.00 scholarship, one (1) $1,500.00 scholarship and one (1) Dr. Fred D. Cason, Sr., Memorial Scholarship will be awarded on June 22, 2019 at Rockhurst University.
Click HERE for the Applicant Letter
Click HERE for the application. You will type into the pdf document.

Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation's Access Extra Scholarship
DEADLINE: May 15, 2019
AMOUNT: Up to $2,000
The Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation’s Access Extra Scholarship is a private scholarship for high school seniors who are eligible for the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program and who scored 28 or higher on the ACT.
Eligibility
Open to graduating high school seniors who:

Will enroll full-time at a 4-year, Access Missouri participating school. Click here for a list of eligible schools
Are a Missouri resident and U.S. citizen
Meet the state’s Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program requirement of expected family contribution (EFC) of $12,000 or less
Scored 28 or higher on the ACT or the SAT equivalent

Click HERE to access the application.

AKA Beta Omega Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 22, 2019 POSTMARK DATE
AMOUNT:
Beta Omega Chapter has awarded more than 1,000 scholarships to high school and college students. The Beta Omega Chapter will award scholarships to seniors graduating from high school. All awards will be based on academic achievement, community service, school involvement, extracurricular activities and financial need. A portion of our scholarships will be earmarked for high school seniors with average grades and test scores that exhibit other exceptional characteristics. Students of all race and ethnicity will be considered.

For consideration, the following items must be postmarked by Monday, April 22, 2019.
1. Completed Scholarship Application
2. Essay (one-two pages, double spaced)
3. Counselor’s Certification (sealed and stamped)
4. Official Sealed and Stamped Transcript
5. Letter of recommendation from school official (i.e. teacher, counselor, administrator)
6. Photo (2x3 headshot recommended)

Scholarship winners will be selected at the end of April and the reception will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Scholarship winners and guests are invited to be present at the reception.
Click HERE to download the application.

Shane Dean Memorial Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 20, 2019
AMOUNT: $1,000
Scholarship Criteria:
One $750.00 award will be awarded, annually. (1) Each school in the State of Missouri may nominate one student to be considered for the award. (2) The nominee will be selected on athletic, scholastic and leadership abilities. The nominee should be deeply involved in community and school activities. (4) Must use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
Click here for the application.
RETURN THE COMPLETED APPLICATION TO MRS. SHARP BY APRIL 15TH

M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund
DEADLINE: April 20, 2019
AMOUNT: $1,000
Basic Criteria (see scholarship application for further details):
* student must be a resident of Missouri & under the age of 21
* be a descendant (child, grandchild or great-grandchild. of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard)
Scholarship Criteria:
This award is available to a Missouri boy or girl training to be a Registered Nurse. The student must have graduated in the top forty percent of their high school class.
Click here for the application.

Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 20, 2019
AMOUNT: $1,000
Basic Criteria (see scholarship application for further details):
* student must be a resident of Missouri & under the age of 21
* be a descendant (child, grandchild or great-grandchild. of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard)
Scholarship Criteria:
Two awards of $1,000 each are given each year. One to a boy who has attended a full session of The American Legion Boys State of Missouri or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy. The second award is given to a girl who has attended a full session of The American Legion Auxiliary's Girls State program or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy.
Click here for the application

Joseph J Frank Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 20, 2019
AMOUNT: $750
Basic Criteria (see scholarship application for further details):
* student must be a resident of Missouri & under the age of 21
* be a descendant (child, grandchild or great-grandchild. of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard)
Scholarship Criteria:
Five awards of $750.00 are given annually to individuals who are descendants of a veteran. Applicant must have attended a full session of The American Legion Boys State or The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. Applicants must be unmarried, under the age of 21, a current resident of the state of Missouri and must use the scholarship as a full time student in an accredited college or university.
Click here for the application.

Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 20, 2019
AMOUNT: $750
Basic Criteria (see scholarship application for further details):
* student must be a resident of Missouri & under the age of 21
* be a descendant (child, grandchild or great-grandchild. of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard)
Scholarship Criteria:
Two $750.00 awards are given annually to a student planning on obtaining a degree in education, in honor of this Past National Executive Committeeman from Missouri. To be eligible, individuals must: (1) be a descendant* of a veteran who served 90 or more days of active duty in the armed forces and having an honorable discharge; (2) be a Missouri resident; (3) use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university; (4) provide a copy of the discharge certificate for the veteran on whose the application is made; and (6) submit an essay of 500 words or less on the subject: In your opinion, what was the most significant world event of 2017/2018?
Click here for the application.

Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 20, 2019
AMOUNT: $750
Basic Criteria (see scholarship application for further details):
* student must be a resident of Missouri & under the age of 21
* be a descendant (child, grandchild or great-grandchild. of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard)
Scholarship Criteria:
Two awards of $750.00 are given annually in memory of the first Missourian to serve as National Commander of The American Legion. Eligible are individuals who are currently members of The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of The American Legion, or a descendant* of a member of any thereof. Applicants must be unmarried, a resident of Missouri, under the age of 21, and must use the scholarship as a full-time student in an accredited college or university and.
Click here for the application.

KBC Bank Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 15th
AMOUNT: $1,000
KCB Bank encourages entrepreneurship and feels it is an important part of today’s environment and development.
Criteria:
1) Must be a developing entrepreneur
2) Must be a graduating student of a Northland high school
3) Must have at least average scholastic standing
4) Must show good citizenship
5) Must provide a copy of high school transcript and ACT score with application
Click HERE to access the Scholarship Application

John F. and Margaret H. Armstrong Engineering Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 15th
AMOUNT: $3,000
The John F. and Margaret H. Armstrong Engineering Scholarship Fund will annually award scholarships to female students who will enroll full time as undergraduate engineering students. Each academically qualified recipient will demonstrate unmet financial need at the public two or four year college or university she attends in the United States or Canada.
Student Eligibility
To be eligible, the applicant must

identify as female,
be graduating or a recent graduate of high school

have achieved a 2.5 or better on a 4 point scale,
identify engineering as her intended college major and degree
plan to enroll full time in an accredited, public post-secondary two-year or four-year college, university in the United States of America, including its territories, or Canada
demonstrate unmet financial need as determined by standard methods of need analysis in practice at the time of selection. In general, unmet financial need will be defined as the difference between the cost of attendance and the sum of the family’s contribution and the student’s grant aid from other sources.

Click HERE To access the application

Ava's Grace Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 15th
AMOUNT: $5,000
Ava’s Grace provides scholarships for students who have experienced parental incarceration. Applicants must have a parent who is or has been incarcerated in a U.S. penitentiary (state or federal) and must have financial need. Open to all qualified Missouri residents and Illinois residents who live in metro St. Louis counties.
Apply online through Scholarship Central by clicking HERE

Northland JC Foundation Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 14th received by date (mail in advance)
AMOUNT: $500

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide A+ students enrolled in, or entering, the Kansas City (Missouri) Metropolitan Community College (MCC) system, in pursuit of a two or four-year college degree in a field related to Leadership, Management and/or Community Service, with funding for books required by the curriculum.

Criteria: In order to be eligible for the scholarship, the student must:

Have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above
Be enrolled with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester at a Kansas City Metropolitan Community College
Include a current transcript with application and semester renewal.

Click HERE for the application

NKCH Donate Life Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 31, 2019
AMOUNT: $1,000-$2,000

Students will complete a poster and request it be displayed at their school during the month of April, National Organ Donation Month. The theme of the poster must promote Organ Donation in our community. A picture of the poster must be submitted to the NKCH Donor Council with the dates it will be displayed.
Students will write a 500 word essay explaining the theme of their poster and what they can do, as an individual, to promote Organ Donation.
Provide verified documentation of 8 volunteer hours completed related to Health Care and/or Donation awareness.
Letter of Recommendation from Non-family member
Two finalists will be chosen and receive scholarships:
1st place - $2,000
2nd place - $1,000.
Entry deadline: postmarked by March 31, 2019 and submitted to:

North Kansas City Hospital
Robin Gerhardt, Emergency Department
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
Click here for Scholarship Entry Form

Missouri Insurance Education Foundation
DEADLINE: March 31, 2019
AMOUNT: $2,000-$2,500
To provide scholarships to four (4) deserving Missouri high school graduating seniors interested in or intending to pursue an insurance, risk management or actuarial science course of study in a Missouri college or university.
Click HERE for the application

UNICO-KC Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 18, 2019 postmark deadline
AMOUNT: $8,000
UNICO's major scholarship is a four-year award totaling $8,000 to a graduate of Italian-American Heritage who will be attending college in the fall. The criteria for selection is equally weighted between scholastic achievements, community service, and financial need.
Please visit the UNICO website for more information.
The application can be downloaded by clicking HERE.

Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 15
AMOUNT: $500
Members of the Women Legislators of Missouri sponsor this scholarship program for young women graduating high school in Missouri.
Eight scholarships will be awarded, one from each Missouri U.S. Congressional District.
Eligibility:
Female Missouri resident
Current high school senior Graduating from a public high school, private high school or home school in Missouri this year
*Scholarship recipients are strongly encouraged to attend a reception for them and their guests on April 15th, at 1 pm at the Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City, MO. Following the reception, the scholarships will be presented to the recipients in the Missouri House Chamber.

To apply click HERE and login or create an account with Scholarship Central to access the application

Missouri STEM Signing Day Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 1, 2019
AMOUNT: $1,000
Just like signing days for athletes, Missouri STEM Signing Day will celebrate Missouri high school seniors as they make their commitments to study a STEM field at a top Missouri college or university. This program will recognize outstanding students across the state who are inspired by STEM and dedicated to pursuing a STEM career pathway in college and beyond.
The program will offer a $1,000 scholarship to a minimum of 10 students to help them pursue their STEM education goals at a 2-year, 4-year or technical college of their choice in Missouri. The funds will be unrestricted to be used for tuition, living expenses, books or technology.
Application can be found HERE

MGA 2019 Project 21 Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 1, 2019
AMOUNT: $1,500-$2,500
The Project 21 Scholarship Program provides Missouri students an opportunity to disseminate their message by writing an article or creating a poster or video addressing the issue of underage gambling. One (1) $2,500.00 first prize scholarship and Three (3) $1,500.00 second prize scholarships will be awarded.
The article, poster or video entry, completed application and other required documentation as outlined in the application must be received by MARCH 1, 2019.
For more information, please contact info@missouricasinos.org.

Masonic Lodge #120 Scholarship
DEADLINE: February 28, 2019
AMOUNT: $250
The Masonic Lodge #120 of Parkville, MO, will award one $250 scholarship to a graduating senior at Park Hill South High School. Graduate MUST be attending a post-secondary school in Missouri.
Requirements:

Complete the information below
Submit a copy of your transcript
Submit a 500 word essay about Why you want to go to College

Click HERE to download the application

Stephens College School of Design Scholarship (females only)
DEADLINE: February 22nd
AMOUNT: $2,000
Stephens College is giving all first-time in college FEMALE students an opportunity to earn a $2,000 scholarship
for the first-year in college. There will be two $2,000 scholarships for each program within the School
of Design for the 2019-2020 school year.
Eligibility:
• First-time in college students interested in apparel studies, event & convention management,
fashion communication, fashion design & product development, fashion marketing &
management, strategic communication-design or strategic communication-integrated marketing
• Residential (lives on campus) students
• Must be enrolled full-time (12 credits or more)
• Minimum 2.0 GPA required to maintain and renew award for Spring semester

CLICK HERE to download Scholarship Information

MSPE Engineering Scholarship
DEADLINE: February 1, 2019
AMOUNT: $ 2,000
The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) Western Chapter will award two $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have a genuine interest in engineering and are preparing to attend an approved school of engineering.
Please read the instructions carefully and access the application by clicking HERE

Tip Top Tux Scholarship (Zona-Rosa)
DEADLINE: May 1, 2018
AMOUNT: $1,000 to $5,000
South seniors must have applied to a college or university for admission for the Fall of 2018.
Students will be selected based on their academic achievements, community and school involvement, and
financial need. Application materials are available HERE. Application, letters of recommendation and high school transcript are to be turned to: Tip Top Tux at Zona Rosa (or) return to: Tip Top Tux, Attn: Bethann Froistad, Co-Owner 500 Floyd Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51101

Greater Kansas City PFLAG/GLSEN Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 30 2018
AMOUNT: $1,000
Kansas City chapters of PFLAG and GLSEN have established one $1000 scholarship for the post-secondary education (college, university, training, trade school) of one LGBTQ+ high school senior in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area of Missouri and Kansas.
The application includes the completion of one essay.
The scholarship application is open to any LGBTQ+ public or private high school student or home schooled student graduating in the spring of 2018 and pursuing further education in the next academic year.
For additional information or any assistance with an alternate method of application submission, please contact boardgkc@chapters.glsen.org
Click here to access the Scholarship form.

Engineers Club of Kansas City Scholarships
DEADLINE: April 30, 2018
AMOUNT: $750
The Engineers Club of Kansas City, acting through its Student Assistance Committee (SAC), exists to assist deserving students from the greater Kansas City area in obtaining an engineering education. These funds are normally limited to $750 (incoming freshmen). Applicants need to reapply annually.
The application for student assistance can be downloaded from the website at http://eclubofkc.org/scholarship/ Once applications are received, the Student Assistance Committee will review each application for eligibility and need. SAC members are available to provide insight about the benefits of pursuing an engineering degree, average costs of college, etc.

Arch City Granite & Marble Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 30, 2018
AMOUNT: $1,000
Arch City Granite & Marble, Inc. awards an annual $1,000 scholarship in order to give back to the community. Arch City wants to give a helping hand to a deserving student from a lower income family from Missouri and Illinois.
Click here to access the website, application and further information.

Patrician Club GFWC Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 20, 2018
AMOUNT: $500 minimum
The GFWC Patrician Club of Parkville, Missouri would like to award a $500.00 scholarship to a deserving senior at Park Hill High School or Park Hill South High School. This should be a person who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership and citizenship. Financial need is a consideration. Applicants must have a 3.00 or better grade average and taken strong academic subjects in high school. The applicant should have been an active participant in school activities such as: Art, Band, Clubs, Debate, Drama, Music, Sports Activities, and Student Government.
Applications must be turned in to Mrs. Sharp by April 20, 2018. The scholarship recipient will be selected and notified by the Patrician Club Scholarship Committee. Only the winner is notified of the Committee’s decision.
Click Here for the downloadable application.

Platte County Farm Bureau Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 16, 2018
AMOUNT: $1,000
The Platte County Farm Bureau will award a $1,000 Scholarship to a graduating senior whom will attend an accredited college or university.

To be eligible for the scholarship the student, parent(s) or legal guardian must be a member of Platte County Farm Bureau for at least two years.

The $1,000 Scholarship will be paid for the student’s first semester expense for room and board, tuition or books.

The recipient will be selected by the scholarship committee of Platte County Farm Bureau based upon the following:

Information on Application
Teacher Evaluations (2)
Letter of recommendation(Someone other than a school official or personal relative)
Personal Interview
Please provide a picture of yourself

All forms must be returned to the Platte County Farm Bureau office by April 16, 2018 in order to qualify. The address is on the application. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Platte County Farm Bureau office at 816-858-2163
To download the application CLICK HERE

Redefining Ready Scholarship Competition
DEADLINE: April 1, 2018
AMOUNT: $5,000
The Redefining Ready! National Scholarship 2018 lets America's graduating seniors tell the world how they are college, career and life ready beyond a single test score. Examples include completion of an internship, AP or dual credit classes while in high school; near-perfect attendance; or participation in clubs, sports and school activities. The story must be told via a 30-second video posted online.
Scholarships will be awarded in the following categories:

One (1) National First Place Winner ($5000)
One (1) National Runner-Up ($2500)
Seven (7) Regional Winners, representing each AASA region ($2000)
Seven (7) Regional Runner-Ups, representing each AASA region ($1000)

Deadline for 2018 submissions will be Monday, April 2, 2018. Winners will be announced in May 2018.
www.redefiningready.org/national-scholarship/

MCC-Maple Woods Leadership Grant
DEADLINE: April 1, 2018
AMOUNT: Pays for 30 credit hours of coursework at the current in-district tuition rate
GRANT DETAILS

Competitive scholarship awarded to high school graduates who plan to attend their first year of college at MCC-Maple Woods.
Pays for 30 credit hours of coursework at the current in-district tuition rate for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 to keep the Leadership Grant for the second semester.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Students who plan to use their A+ Scholarship are NOT eligible.
Applicant must be a graduating senior and must have a 2.0 GPA.
Applicant must exemplify outstanding leadership in school or in the community.
Applicant must a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLY FOR ADMISSION to Metropolitan Community College at www.mcckc.edu/apply.

*Students taking MCC Dual Credit need to re-apply for admission as a first-time freshman.

2. COLLECT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
STUDENT ESSAY: Describe your leadership experience and why you should be selected for the MCC-Maple Woods’ Leadership Grant. Include specific details regarding your experience in a leadership role(s). Essay must be typed, double-spaced, and no more than two pages in length.
ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: The letter must be from someone not related to you and must reflect knowledge of your leadership skills. Recommendation should be in a sealed envelope, typed (no more than two pages), and include the individual’s contact information.
COUNSELOR VERIFICATION FORM: Must be completed and signed by your high school counselor to verify GPA and graduation status. CLICK HERE to download the form.

3. SUBMIT THE MATERIALS ABOVE: Mail or hand-deliver all items listed above to:
MCC-Maple Woods Leadership Grant
c/o Jessica Booth, Admissions
2601 NE Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64156

For questions contact Jessica Booth at jessica.booth@mcckc.edu or 816-604-3165.

FIRST Robotics Scholarship-Maple Woods
DEADLINE: April 1, 2018
AMOUNT: Two full-time (12 credit-hour per semester for a total of 24 credits for the year)
The MCC-Maple Woods FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) scholarship is available for high school seniors planning to enroll at the MCC-Maple Woods Campus.

Scholarship Requirements include:

Must be a current (senior year) FIRST® Robotics Competition team member/participant
Must have a 2.5 or higher high school GPA
Must be enrolling full time
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident (proof of status will be required)
Must earn a 2.0 GPA the first semester to maintain the scholarship for second semester

Application process:

Make sure you have applied for admission before submitting scholarship. Apply at: www.mcckc.edu/apply
Complete the MCC-Maple Woods Robotics Scholarship Application. Application can be obtained by CLICKING HERE.
Submit the MCC-Maple Woods FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®) Scholarship Application with the following documents to the MCC-Maple Woods Admissions Office by April 1. The address is below.
- Application
- Official High school transcript
- FIRST Robotics Competition team mentor/coach recommendation letter

Jessica Booth
MCC-Maple Woods Admissions & Records
2601 NE Barry Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64156

Missouri Insurance Education Foundation Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 31, 2018
The MIEF provides scholarships for four (4) Missouri high school graduating seniors interested
in or intending to purse an insurance, risk management or actuarial science course of study in a
Missouri college or university. Please visit www.mief.org for more information.

Missouri Insurance Education Foundation Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 30, 2018
AMOUNT: $1500
Purpose: To provide 4 $1,500 scholarships to deserving Missouri high school graduating seniors interested in or intending to pursue an insurance, risk-management or actuarial science course of study in a Missouri college/university.
Click here to download the application.
Additional information can be found online by clicking here.

P.E.O. Scholarship (for females only)
DEADLINE: March 30, 2018
AMOUNT: $500
Eligibility: This year the female applicant for the P.E.O Scholarship must be a graduating senior in the class of 2018 from Park Hill South High School. The female applicant must plan to pursue a post-secondary program of study at a 2 or 4 year institution. The applicant must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above during her high school career.
This is a NEED BASED scholarship.
Please include the application forms and all supporting materials in one envelope and mail to the address on the application by March 30, 2018.
The application can be found by clicking here

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
DEADLINE: March 15, 2018
AMOUNT: $1,000 to $10,000
Students must major in engineering or a related science such as math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, computer science, etc.; meet G.P.A. and ACT/SAT requirements and submit supporting information. There are many scholarships that are offered through this organization. There is one application for the various scholarships, however, students may have to submit additional supporting documents. More information as well as a list of scholarships are available online at http://students.sae.org/scholarships/freshman/.

School of Economics Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 2, 2018
AMOUNT: $500
Seniors who attended the School of Economics during elementary school are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants should be pursuing a career in a business-related field (entrepreneurship, accounting, economics, marketing, etc). Apply online at www.schoolofecon.org.

ACTIVE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES​​

ACTIVE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES