KANSAS CITY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (KCAED) SCHOLARSHIP- 4 scholarships! DUE: April 30, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The KCAED awards up to four scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. Both men and women, attending a vocational/technical school, and pursuing a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair, are eligible to apply.
Applicant must be enrolled as full-time student (12 hour minimum per semester).
Applicant must be enrolled for the fall semester for the year in which the scholarship is awarded.
Applicant must be pursuing an associate of applied science degree or certificate in either Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair.
Applicant must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 high school cumulative GPA, or a GED minimum score of 260.
Application and Transcript should be sent to: Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors Attention: Jennifer Orr P.O. Box 419264 Kansas City, MO 64141-6264 Email: [email protected] Questions? Please Call: 800-762-5616
CLAY PLATTE MAESP SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MAY 3, 2023 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: The Clay Platte Region of the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in elementary education. ELIGIBILITY:
Student must attend one of the following school districts: Excelsior Springs, Kearney, Liberty, North Kansas City, Park Hill, Platte County, Smithville, or West Platte.
Student must continue to attend classes and keep a 2.5 GPA (or equivalent).
Student applying must be focusing on a career in Elementary Education.
ACCESS EXTRA SCHOLARSHIP DUE: May 15, 2024, or until funding is depleted AMOUNT: Up to $2,000 per academic year DETAILS: A private scholarship for students with an Expected Family Contribution of 12,000 or less and who have earned a cumulative 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale weighted or unweighted GPA through at least seven semesters at a Missouri high school. Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis until funding is depleted. NO ESSAY ELIGIBILITY:
Missouri resident.
2024 high school seniors who will be enrolled full-time at an eligible Missouri public or private higher education institution in the fall of 2023. See eligible schools list.
Have an Student Aid Index (SAI) of 12,000 or less as determined on the FAFSA.
Earned a cumulative 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale weighted or unweighted GPA through at least seven semesters at a Missouri high school.
SIMPSON-HOGGATT DET. 984 SCHOLARSHIP DUE: June 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $2,000 DETAILS: To provide a MCL Scholarship to qualified applicants who are pursuing an undergraduate degree or certificate from a technical school or vocational school and will be enrolled as a full-time student (12 semester hours minimum) in the upcoming academic year 2024 Fall Semester and are attending an accredited institution. The MCL Scholarships will only be awarded for a maximum of four (4) * years and must be reapplied for each year. The scholarship does not have to be in consecutive years. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS
Paid members of the Marine Corps League (Dues must be current).
Spouses, Children, Stepchildren, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren of paid members of the Marine Corps League.
Children of U. S. Marines, FMF Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplains serving or who have served with a Marine Unit **.
The above students must currently have a Cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
SLOAN STEPHENS DOC & GLO SCHOLARSHIP DUE: August 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $5,000 DETAILS: Sloane Stephens has always been committed to giving back and supporting her community. As she competes at the highest levels of her sport, winning the US Open in 2017 and rising to become the #3 ranked player in the world, she also dedicates her time to charitable efforts with the Sloane Stephens Foundation. This scholarship will support 20 students in paying for their education and following their dreams. All high school seniors and current undergraduate students with a GAP of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
Discover College Covered Scholarship DEADLINE: rolling deadline GRADES: 11 and 12 Discover offers college tips. If you sign up for their service you will be entered in a drawing for a $5,000 scholarship. It is open to Juniors and Seniors. APPLICATION: HERE
BOOKMARK THIS! GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION/GREATER HORIZONS SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: Due dates vary AMOUNT: Various Amounts Available DETAILS: We are excited to announce that the ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL is up and running. We encourage students to research these scholarship opportunities, bookmark relevant scholarships and apply online at gkccf.academicworks.com starting in December. Deadlines vary. Questions? Contact [email protected] or 816.627.3436. SCHOLARSHIPS LISTED BELOW THIS LINE HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED/UPDATED FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR AND WILL BE UPDATED WHEN APPLICATIONS BECOME AVAILABLE! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Scholarship- 4 Scholarships awarded! DUE: December 4, 2022 AMOUNT: $5,000 DETAILS: To apply, applicants senior high school student OR current post-secondary student up to 25 years of age. Enrolled in a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program during the 2022-2023 academic school year or formally enrolled in a mentoring program. Applicants must have participated or resided in the following market locations: Kansas City and planning to study in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information systems, technology, data analytics, or math. INSTRUCTIONS: Applications need to create an account below and submit by December 4th. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
Hispanic Heritage Foundation 2020 Educational Grant DUE: Nov 14, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Our 23rd Annual Youth Awards will award students with up to $1,000 to fund their higher educations or a community-based project. Recipients will be selected for their accomplishments in the classroom, community, and for their excellence in various educational categories. Recipients will also be celebrated in virtual ceremonies. APPLICATION: For application and more information click here
EVERGY/HAINES-WEBER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DUE: Mar 1, 2022 AMOUNT: $3,000 (RENEWABLE) DETAILS: Evergy will be awarding yearly scholarships in the amount of $3,000 and renewable up to two years for students seeking to pursue degrees/certifications in electrical power and distribution (line worker) or wind/renewable energy at a local community college or trade school. To learn more about eligibility and to apply, CLICK HERE.
PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES FOUNDATION STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MAY 1, 2024 DETAILS: The PAF Chapter Student Scholarship is designed for high school athletes with intentions to attend a 2-year or 4-year college/university. The scholarship rewards high school athletes for their non-athletic achievements and assist them in achieving their academic career goals. Students are not required to compete in collegiate athletics to receive this scholarship. ELIGIBILITY:
Overall High School Grade Point Average of 2.0 or better;
Must be a high school senior;
Acceptance into a two-year or four-year college or university;
Nominated by high school coach;
Participated at the varsity level in athletics for at least one year;
Has not accepted a full scholarship award or grant (athletic or academic);
Is not the son or daughter of current or former NFL Player.
PROSPERITY PLANNING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000-$4,000; renewable DETAILS: The Prosperity Planning Scholarship fund was established to provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors attending a Northland School District who have demonstrated a strong work ethic both inside and outside the classroom. ELIGIBILITY:
Be a graduating senior from the following school districts: Excelsior Springs, Park Hill, Platte County, Smithville, North Kansas City, Kearney, Lawson, Liberty, Lathrop, West Platte
Must have maintained a 3.25 GPA through the first 7 semesters of high school; and
Must demonstrate a strong work ethic both inside and outside the classroom
NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL DONOR COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Mar 31, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 – $2,000 DETAILS: Currently, more than 119,811 individuals nationwide are on the United Network of Organ Sharing recipient waiting list hoping for a life-saving organ. On an average, 22 people die every day waiting for the gift of life. The NKCH Donor Council’s mission is to provide each potential donor family the opportunity to make an informed decision, to ensure that all potential donors are identified, to provide recipients life-saving organs and to provide professional and community education. The following criteria must be met for the application process:
Must be a junior or senior attending a Northland High School or a NKCH employee’s child who is a Junior or Senior in high school.
Create a poster and request approval for it to be displayed at your school in the Month of April, National Organ Donation Month. Submit a picture of the poster to the NKCH Donor Council and notify the committee when it will be displayed.
Write a 500 word essay explaining the theme of your poster and how you, as an individual, can raise awareness about Organ Donation in your community.
Verified documentation of 8 volunteer hours related to Health Care and/or Donation awareness.
Letter of Recommendation from a non-family member
The Donor Council will review all entries and select the top two.
Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2023.
Winners will be selected in April.
1st place: $2,000
2nd place: $1,000
APPLICATION:
HIGH SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP DUE: APRIL 3, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The High Scholastic Achievement Scholarship was established in 1993 to assist graduating high school seniors with financing their first year of college. This scholarship is for high school seniors who personify commitment, integrity, and kindness. The successful applicant should demonstrate community involvement and leadership skills. ELIGIBILITY:
African-American high school senior, graduating in May/June 2023 from a high school in the Greater Kansas City area
Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above
United States citizen
Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the Fall of 2023
NKCNEA ELAINE NICK EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP DUE: APRIL 3, 2023 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: This $500 scholarship is available to any graduating senior from a North Kansas City School District high school or the child of a NKCNEA member who has a 3.0 GPA and intends to enroll in college for the purpose of receiving a degree in education and pursuing a career in teaching. Along with this application, you need to submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher or employer. All materials must be submitted to the NKC-NEA Office at 6022 N.E. Antioch Road, Suite 3, Gladstone, MO 54119 by 5:00 April 3rd, 2023. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
2023 HIGH SCHOOL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: APRIL 3, 2023 AMOUNT: Five $3,000 scholarships DETAILS: The Liberty Hospital Foundation annually awards one-time scholarships to elite, local high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in nursing. In 2023, the award amount will be $3,000. ELIGIBILITY:
Be, on April 3, 2023, a high school senior that wishes to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing
Have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Have been accepted and expected to attend a four-year college or university
Complete and submit a timely formal application and be available to interview with the Selection Committee
BLEI SCHOLARSHIPS OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY DUE: APRIL 17, 2023 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Alpha Ohi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter invites African American high school male-seniors to apply for annual BLEI scholarships of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter. The purpose of these scholarships is to promote the educational, social, and cultural welfare of youth in the Greater Kansas City area that are now or have been traditionally classified as deprived or under-privileged. Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded to qualifying students. Interested students should complete the attached Scholarship Application and submit to email address [email protected]. APPLICATION:
KANSAS CITY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (KCAED) SCHOLARSHIP- 4 scholarships and renewable for 2 years! DUE: April 28th, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The KCAED awards up to four scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. Both men and women, attending a vocational/technical school, and pursuing a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair, are eligible to apply. For more information call 816-561-5323. APPLICATION: Application can be downloaded Here! ANGEL AND MAUDE MUNOZ SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MAY 1, 2023 AMOUNT: Award amount varies DETAILS: UMB Bank manages the Angel and Maude Munoz Charitable Trust. This trust provides a scholarship opportunity for local Hispanic high school seniors or graduates. ELIGIBILITY:
Be a Hispanic high school senior or graduate
Plan to enroll or already be enrolled at an accredited school of cosmetology in the greater metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri area.*
OR
Plan to enroll or already be enrolled in full- or part-time study at a community college located in the greater metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri area.*
*Eligible counties include: Jackson, Clay, and Platte in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
PB&J SCHOLARSHIP– 2 Scholarships Available DUE: May 31, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The PB&J Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed. Applicants will be evaluated based on their essay and letters of recommendation; there is no GPA requirement. To learn more and apply, CLICK HERE. To Learn about Scholar’s App click HERE
HUMANITY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MAY 31, 2023 AMOUNT: One $25,000 and five $1,000 scholarships for runner-up DETAILS: We are seeking bright minds with a desire to heighten awareness via our social media campaign to end the dehumanizing forces of human rights trafficking and child exploitation.
Must be a current high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior.
Plan to attend an accredited college, university, or community college in the upcoming academic year.
Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Entries must be an original, unpublished video created by the entrant.
THE FUTURE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MAY 31, 2023 DETAILS: Khadijat is a Ruskin High School Alumna and a Missouri Southern State University graduate. She has been a critical care nurse of four years and now is pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice to become a Nurse Anesthesiologist. Khadijat created this scholarship not only to relieve some of the financial burdens but to allow students to understand that their academic mistakes do not define them, but it is what you do afterwards that makes an impactful difference. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE TRUE PIKE SCHOLARSHIPTwo Scholarship! DUE: August 22, 2023 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: The True PIKE scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman that exemplifies the four pillars of Pi Kappa Alpha (Scholars, Leaders, Athlete, Gentlemen) and our fraternity’s true values. The Zeta Chi chapter at Missouri State University believes an experience that includes academic excellence, serving the community, leadership qualities, campus presence, and individual development will prepare male students for success in life. Pi Kappa Alpha is dedicated to finding men who show appreciation of what it means to have commitment to themselves, their brothers, fraternity, and community. Application Details: Applicants must be an incoming freshman attending Missouri State University in the Fall of 2023. However, you ARE NOT required to join PIKE to be awarded this scholarship, all awards are based off character and their alignment with the values we share within Pi Kappa Alpha. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship, please contact Austin Watson. The link to the application can be found at mostatepikes.com/truepikescholarship on our website. APPLICATION: CLICK HERE Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway Deadline: September 12, 2023 Amount: $2,500 and $1,000 awards given Details: Eligible: Age 17-24 Dr. Pepper is looking for students from age 17-24 can enter for a chance to win money for tuition. This is a sweepstakes scholarship and no purchase is necessary to enter. Application: Apply Here
Gates Scholarship Due: September 15, 2023 Amount: Full cost not covered by other financial aid Details: The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. To learn more watch this video. Eligibility:
A high school senior
From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
Pell-eligible
A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. *For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required. Application: Apply Here
Nike HSI Scholarship Program Application Due: September 15, 2023 Amount: $5,000 to $10,000, Details: The Nike HSI Scholarship Program is designed to empower young leaders who currently attend a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). An HSI is an institution of higher education with an undergraduate student enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic. Please reference the latest US Department of Education NCES list to confirm if an institution is designated as an HSI. Eligibility Requirements
Must be of Hispanic heritage
Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university that is officially designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) – as defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965. For more information, visit the US Department of Education NCES list.
Other
No documents are required for the successful submission of Phase I. In October, students selected to proceed in the application process will be required to submit their undergraduate transcript(s), financial aid award letter, and enrollment verification.
Questbridge Scholarship Program Due: September 26, 2023 Amount: Full-ride to one of the 45 college partners About: We are looking for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors. Amount: This full four-year scholarship (value of over $200,000) is for academically outstanding high school seniors from low-income backgrounds. 45 Partner colleges participate in Questbridge. (Example: Stanford, duke, Princeton, U. Penn, Yale, UChicago, Emory). Preferred Qualifications: Households earning approximately less than $65,000 for a family of four, Primarily A’s in challenging courses, Top 5-10% of the class, ACT score of 27 or higher (only if you have an ACT available). The application is holistic so do not let the ACT score hold you back from applying. Application: Apply Here
Book Lovers Scholarship Deadline: September 30, 2023 Amount: $500, awarded twice a year. Details: All high school students who have a passion for reading books. Application: Apply Here
Coca Cola Scholarship-Seniors only Deadline: Monday, October 2, 2023, 4pm. Details: The Coca Cola scholarship provides scholarships to high school seniors. It is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students who lead and serve and make a significant impact on their schools and communities. Requirements:
AES Engineering Scholarship Deadline: October 8, 2023 Amount: $500 Details: 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 by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. 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.
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Application: Apply Here Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) DUE: October 15, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Open to any 2022 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 2022.Selecting a recipient: 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. Questions? Contact [email protected] APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
Heisman High School Scholarship Due: October 17, 2023 by 3PM Amount: State Winners $1,000. National Winners $2,000-$10,000 Details: Students must be seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA. You must participate in at least one sport. You should be a leader in your school or the community and serve as a role model. The Heisman Trophy Trust is proud to award $128,000 in scholarships to the nation’s most accomplished and community-minded male and female senior scholar-athletes. With winners from every school, 100 State Winners, 12 of whom go on to be National Finalists, of which two are declared National Winners. Application: Apply here
THE OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. BETA OMEGA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP-5 scholarships available! DUE: October 20, 2023 AMOUNT: $2,000 DETAILS: The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Beta Omega Chapter has performed a long-standing tradition of awarding college scholarships to talented high school students who reside in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We will continue this noteworthy tradition by awarding five (5) $2,000.00 scholarships this year during the month of April. We are devoted to the mission of providing financial assistance to accomplished high school students desiring to enter college in the fall of 2023. APPLICATION: Click HERE for the application.
John T. Belcher Scholarship DUE: October 27, 2023 AMOUNT: $500 for high school finalist, $1,000 for regional winner, additional $1,500 for statewide winner DETAILS: Seniors may now apply for the John T. Belcher Scholarship established by the Missouri School Boards Association in his memory. A $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a student in each of MSBA’s 17 regions. Applicants are judged on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular activities and the quality of an essay. A statewide winner is selected from this group of regional winners and awarded an additional $1,500.
Please submit your completed application to your counselor no later than Friday, October 27th. APPLICATION: CLICK HERE FAQ: CLICK HERE
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Kansas City Chapter 57 Scholarship- 2 Scholarships awarded! DUE: November 3rd, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,500 DETAILS: To apply, applicants should be a graduating senior high school senior who has taken Manufacturing and/or Engineering courses at an accredited institution in the KC area, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants need to complete the scholarship application, submit an official transcript, and provide at least one(1)letter of recommendation from a high school faculty member. You may also submit up to (2) additional letters of recommendation from SME members and/or other faculty members at your school. The recommendation letter(s) should provide evidence/examples of the applicant’s exemplary integrity, ethics, initiative, service to others, and career potential. You will need to complete a short essay and demonstrate potential in the Engineering fields. FOR APPLICATION:https://forms.gle/PJjwcUPVmyZWbTWP7 ELKS Local and National ELKS Academic Scholarships- 5-6 Scholarships awarded! DUE: National- November 13th, Local- November 15th 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 -$10,000 DETAILS: To apply, applicants should list all community and volunteer service conducted through your high school years, list honors, awards, and certifications of participation through school or other organizations, involvement in activities where you demonstrated leadership, ask your counselor to complete a Counselor's Report, A well-written essay related to your involvement in an organization and how it influenced you and your plans for the future (use good grammar and word choice.) INSTRUCTIONS:Must print out scholarships application and deliver (mail or deliver) to Elks Lodge at 7010 North Cherry in Gladstone for $4,000 local scholarship. Students who complete the online Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship will automatically be in competition for the state and national scholarships. Scholarships are completed online, your counselor will be required to complete the Counselor's Report, once completed it needs to be Printed, placed in an envelope and seal, and forwarded to the student. This will be included in the hard-copy printed application turned into the Lodge. APPLICATION:HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ELKS National Scholarship FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS CLICK HERE
The Schoolhouse Connection Youth Leadership And Scholarship Program DUE: NOVEMBER 24, 2023 AMOUNT: $2,500 DETAILS: As one of the nation’s only national scholarship programs specifically serving youth with experiences of homelessness, the SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Program seeks to serve students with great need who have a drive to pursue higher education. We believe that education is key in overcoming homelessness and it is our goal to provide the supportive environment necessary for students to succeed in higher education and the workforce. Eligibility:
You are currently residing in the United States. Note: undocumented applicants are eligible.
You will begin college (four year, community college, or trade school) for the First Time in 2024 (not including dual enrollment courses)
You experienced homelessness in the last six years
NEXTLEVEL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Nov. 30, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The Chicago family law firm NextLevel Law believes in making a positive impact in its community. Founding attorney Daniel Hernandez built his legal practice on the values of accessibility, integrity, respect, and transparency. Through the NextLevel Student Scholarship, NextLevel Law hopes to make higher education more accessible to college students who demonstrate academic excellence. The $1,000 NextLevel Student Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DUE: Nov. 30, 2023 (Please see National Honor Society IN ADVANCE of the deadline!) AMOUNT: $3,200-$25,000 DETAILS: Must be a senior and an active member of the Winnetonka HS National Honor Society. Applicants must have outstanding character, academics, club/extra-curricular activity involvement, community service, etc. If you are interested in being nominated for the NHS Scholarship program, please see Winnetonka's National Honor Society Advisor - APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
AGC of Missouri Education Foundation Scholarship ProgramMultiple Scholarships Awarded DUE: Dec 31, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000- $2,000 DETAILS: The Associated General Contractors of Missouri, the leading voice in the construction industry, represents and serves construction contractors and industry related companies dedicated to skill, integrity, and responsibility. The Association works with the community it serves to build a strong, positive construction business climate. ELIGIBILITY: 1. College Scholarship- Applicants MUST attend a Missouri college, university, or other eligible school or such an institution which is located in a state contiguous to Missouri, on a full time basis. Applicants field of study MUST be in construction or a construction related field. 2. Skilled Trades/ Vo-Tech Scholarship- Applicants MUST attend a Department of Labor registered Apprenticeship Program or pursuing a program requiring one academic year or more for certification at an institution in Missouri or which is located in a state contiguous to Missouri, on a full time basis. 3. Graduating high school seniors and college students attending accredited universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational, or technical schools, and DOL registered Apprenticeship programs are eligible to apply. Vocational and technical school students MUST be pursuing a program requiring one academic year or more for certification. Only apprentices or students pursing certification in skilled trades related to construction will be considered for the Skilled Trades/ Vo-Tech Scholarship. 4. Applicants MUST desire a career in the construction industry upon graduation. Eligibility is not limited to students pursuing technical degrees. The AGC of Missouri Education Foundation retains the right to determine if a major or program in which the student is enrolled meets this eligibility requirement. 5. Applicant MUST be a U.S. citizen or documented permanent resident of the United States (i.e. must possess a "permanent resident" card). APPLICATION: For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE.
MISSOURI STATE SOCIETY DAUGHTER OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION (MSSDAR) SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: Jan 1, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies (see below) DETAILS: Below is a listing of scholarships which are offered by the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. To learn more about these scholarships and how you can apply, simply download the following forms and scholarship instruction sheet. Please read and follow the instructions and information provided under the "MSSDAR Scholarship" section on this page and the "Scholarship Information and Instructions" page. If you have questions concerning MSSDAR Scholarships, please contact the scholarship state chair listed on the application instruction page.
MSSDAR Scholarship - A one-time preferred amount of $2,000.00 is awarded to a student pursuing a degree of his/her choice. This scholarship is offered to a graduating Missouri high school senior who plans to attend an accredited college or university in Missouri.
Irene and Leeta Wagy Memorial Scholarship - A one-time preferred amount of $1,000.00 is awarded to a woman pursuing a degree in education.
Dorothy Poikert Memorial Scholarship - A one-time preferred amount of $500.00 is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in business.
Roberta Casteel Capps American History Scholarship - A one-time preferred amount of $1,000.00 is awarded to a student who will have a concentrated study of a minimum of twenty-four credit hours in American History and Government while in college. This scholarship is available to seniors in high school through juniors in college.
APPLICATION:HERE KELLY LUTZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DUE: January 10, 2023 AMOUNT: $2,500-$10,000 DETAILS: High school senior planning to attend college who have lost at least one parent (biological or non) to cancer, have an interest in education, arts, environment, math, or science; show service involvement in the community, church, school, or other non-curricular activity; and demonstrate financial need. APPLICATION: For application and more information CLICK HERE
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Deadline: January 10, 2024 Amount: Up to $35,000 over 4 years Details: The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) perpetuates the memory of Jackie Robinson by providing generous four-year scholarships and comprehensive support services to highly motivated college students with financial needs to ensure their success and further develop their leadership potential. ELIGIBILITY: • Be a graduating, minority high school senior; • Be a United States citizen; • Present evidence of financial need; • Demonstrate a record of academic excellence; • Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service; • Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United Statesbased college or university; • Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
Online Application Components: • One recommendation; • Demographic information; • High school information, including a high school transcript; • College plans; • Four essays; • Activities, honors, and distinctions; • Completion of CSS profile; • Test scores (AP, IB, PSAT, ACT, or SAT) if applicable. APPLICATION: APPLY HERE SevenDays Essay Competition-5 scholarships awarded DUE: January. 12th, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The SevenDays Essay Competition is open to high school seniors who have shown leadership in their communities by creating and/or managing service projects that spread ripples of kindness. Seniors are asked to write an essay describing their projects and provide photos or short videos. Each year, SevenDays awards five $1,000 scholarships. APPLICATION: Apply Here. Greater KC Crime Stoppers & Metro Chiefs & Sheriffs Assoc. Scholarship DUE: Jan 15, 2024 AMOUNT: $2,000 DETAILS: The Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers/TIPS Hotline and the Metropolitan Chiefs and Sheriffs Association are sponsoring a scholarship contest for high school seniors in MO and KS. Two winners, one from MO, and one from KS, will each receive a $2,000 scholarship. You must be a senior of good character with no criminal background to be eligible. He/she must be recommended, in writing, by at least two faculty members. The recommendation must state the students accomplishments, GPA, class standing, activities, and the reasons he/she deserves this award. The recommendations should be no longer that two typewritten pages. Each student entered must also submit a typed essay of 750 to 1,000 words on the included topic. (Please see link below for application and submission details) APPLICATION: Application can be downloaded HERE GP M.A.D.E. FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: JANUARY 15, 2024 AMOUNT: Up to $2,000, renewable DETAILS: The GP M.A.D.E. foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”) started by Coach Gary Pinkel, is a non-profit 501c(3) organization, established to provide financial assistance to young people facing difficult challenges. To be eligible for a scholarship, an individual must:
Show financial need.
Possess the motivation to succeed.
Be of good character.
Additionally, students must:
Be under the age of 20
Be a Missouri resident
Attend a college/trade school in the state of Missouri
Be a US Citizen
APPLICATION:CLICK HERE GILBERT BALDERRAMA MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Jan 15, 2024 AMOUNT: Unknown DETAILS: Applicant must be a minority high school senior in a Missouri Public High School who has been accepted to college. As an attachment, please answer the following question: “Why do you think you deserve to be awarded the scholarship?” As attachments, include one recent letter of recommendation from either (an) administrator/counselor/teacher or other non-relative. APPLICATION: For application and more information CLICK HERE
MISSOURI BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION (MBA) SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Jan 15, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS:
A completed application.
Two letters of recommendation.
An essay no longer than three pages. Please see the application for subjects that must be addressed
A transcript showing your current GPA. Transcript should include the most recent completed semester/quarter.
Applicants must submit all materials by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a Missouri resident.
Must be currently attending a Missouri college, university or accredited tech/trade school or be a graduating high school senior who has been admitted to a Missouri institution of higher learning.
Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a broadcast/digital media or related curriculum, which provides training and expertise applicable to a broadcast/digital media operation.
Must be a full-time student for every semester the scholarship is awarded. Full-time status requires enrollment in at least 12 credit hours.
Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent, which must be maintained for each semester of the scholarship.
APPLICATION:CLICK HERE MISSOURI JCI SENATE SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: Jan 19, 2024 AMOUNT: $500- $1,000 DETAILS: This year JCI offers a $500 State scholarship and a $1,000 National scholarship to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens graduating from U.S. accredited schools, and plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually will be at the discretion of the United States JCI Senate Foundation. They must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. The Missouri JCI Senate scholarships are highly selective based on not only academics but also special emphasis for demonstrating leadership aptitude for the future.
All applications should be submitted (mailed) no later than Jan 19th, 2024 to: Wendy Cox 16509 Winter Leaf Dr. Wildwood, MO 63011 *Each application must include a checklist (provided below), there is one application for students attending colleges/universities, there is another application for students attending Vocational Schools *See below* APPLICATION:MO JCI Senate Scholarship HERE MO JCI Senate VOCATIONAL Scholarship HERE Checklist HERE Diversity Advancement Scholarship- 2 Scholarships awarded! DUE: January, 19, 2024 AMOUNT: $20,000 Varies DETAILS: To apply, applicants should be a high school student planning to enroll in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program, a rising second-year college student in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program; or a technical school or community college student who has completed high school or its equivalent and intends to transfer to a NAAB-accredited architecture program INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants need to complete the scholarship application, A comprehensive essay that tells us how you see the potential of architecture to improve communities and how this influences your passion for becoming an architect. Be sure to include examples of how your current involvement or past experiences and how you see the possibilities for shaping your path forward in service to society through architecture. (1,200 words)
A professional resume, Two letters of recommendation, A portfolio (3-5 creative works, do not have to be architecture-specific) APPLICATION: Application Here!
2024 THETA BOULE SCHOLARS PROGRAM DUE: JANUARY 19, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,250 DETAILS: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Theta Boule is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2024 Theta Boule Scholars Program Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to African American male students from the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area who will be graduating from high school in the spring of 2024 with plans to attend an accredited, 4-year college or university in the fall of 2024. This is a $1,250 scholarship that is eligible to be renewed for up to four years. Eligible candidates must demonstrate high academic achievement by evidencing a minimum of a 3.6 cumulative GPA and a minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT score of 1560. In addition to high academic achievement, each candidate must also demonstrate school leadership, community leadership and achievement in either arts, music, sports or STEM related fields. Applications must be submitted along with the candidate’s high school transcript and recommendation from the candidate’s guidance counselor or equivalent on or before January 19, 2024, to: Theta Boule Attn: Donald Maxwell 4700 Belleview Ave., Suite 404 Kansas City, MO 64112 APPLICATION CRITERIA:CLICK HERE APPLICATION:CLICK HERE COUNSELOR REPORT:CLICK HERE
THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: JANUARY 31, 2024 AMOUNT: Tuition, fees, on-campus housing and meals at one of our Partner Colleges DETAILS: We created our Opportunity Scholarship for undocumented students who live in states where they effectively have no access to college – either because they face paying out-of-state tuition or because their state will simply not admit them into its universities. We call these states locked-out states (Missouri is included). The Opportunity Scholarship Award will cover your tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meals at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $80,000 for a bachelor’s degree. The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria – including continuous full-time enrollment.
MISSOURI NEA - EDUCATORS RISING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Jan 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: This scholarship was established to encourage and support high school students wishing to become teachers. Applicants must be a Missouri high school senior planning to attend a college with an education or pre-education program to pursue a career in teaching, and a member of the Educator Rising Association. Applicants must be in the top 20% of their class, and if 18, be a registered voter. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
FOSSI SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: JANUARY 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $40,000 scholarship to HBCU; $10,000/year for 4 years DETAILS: Are you interested in becoming a Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) scholar in 2023? FOSSI is intended for high school students who have interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other related chemical-industry fields. Must be planning to attend an HBCU to meet requirements and must stay at an HBCU for the entirety of your college education. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONS DUE: JANUARY 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 cash prize and all-expenses-paid weekend to a symposium on race at Princeton University DETAILS: The Princeton Prize in Race Relations recognizes and rewards high school students who have had a significant positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities through their volunteer efforts. Each of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations recipients receives an award of $1,000 and is invited to participate in a Symposium on Race. During the symposium, recipients will have the opportunity to meet and learn from other Princeton Prize recipients from across the country and to speak with others engaged in racial justice work and scholarship. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
MISSOURI CONSERVATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Feb 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: 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. APPLICATION: For application and more information click here HISPANIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DUE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies (average award is $1,000) DETAILS: For more than 38 years, the Hispanic Development Fund Scholarship program has encouraged Hispanic youth to attend college and accomplish their personal goals by awarding more than 4,900 scholarships totaling over $8 million to Kansas City-area students.
To qualify for an HDF Scholarship, students must:
Be of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage.
Be high school seniors, graduating from a Greater Kansas City metropolitan area high school. (The Greater Kansas City metropolitan area is generally defined as Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson and Wyandotte counties.)
Attend/have attended a Greater Kansas City metropolitan area high school for the last three years prior to graduation.
Accepted or enrolled in a fully accredited college or university and working toward an associate, trade/certificate, bachelor or graduate degree.
Enroll or be enrolled as a full-time student. (A minimum 12 credit hours for undergraduate and 9 credit hours for graduate. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed for students not planning to enroll full time.)
U.S. Citizenship/Residency is not required.
Scholarship applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:
Proven academic merit as reflected in GPA and answer to essay question.
Demonstrated need for financial assistance as exhibited by family’s gross income, size of family, and other financial need.
Demonstrated community involvement as reflected in this application.
Applications are reviewed anonymously by the scholarship review committee.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Foundation Scholarships DUE: Feb 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500-$2,600 DETAILS: ESA International is an organization founded in 1929 and is a premier leadership and service organization bringing volunteers together in programs and projects that make a positive difference to the community. The foundation offers more than 140 scholarships this year for students in the US, as well as internationally, who meet the criteria of individual endowments. APPLICATION: For more information and to apply click HERE
Kansas Kiwanis Foundation ScholarshipsDUE: Feb. 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500-$1,000 DETAILS: This year the Kansas Kiwanis Foundation will award 35 scholarships to Kansas High School and College students worth $20,700.00 to assist them with their education. Scholarship Applications must be postmarked no later than Thursday, February 1, 2024. Applications are reviewed and recommendations are made to the Board in March. Recipients are notified following the Board decision. Monies are sent in August to the institution to which the applicant will be attending once the award requirements are met by the recipient. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE to download the application
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF KANSAS CITY NORTHLAND HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP DUE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The Soroptimist International of Kansas City Northland Healthcare Scholarship provides an annual scholarship for a young woman going into her first year in the 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 is 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)
MISSOURI DECA SCHOLARSHIPS - Several scholarships available! DUE: Feb 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 each DETAILS: The Foundation for Missouri DECA provides scholarships for members of Missouri DECA who plan to continue their studies in marketing, finance, hospitality, management, entrepreneurship, business administration, or a related field at an accredited two or four year college or university. The official Missouri DECA Scholarship Application must be used to apply for scholarships for which one is eligible. Students are able to apply for multiple scholarships, if eligible. Please review the requirements for each scholarship. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION Completed applications must be postmarked by February 3, 2023. All applicants must be graduating seniors.
UMKC- Marion H. Bloch Scholars Program DUE: Feb 5, 2024 AMOUNT: Full tuition and fees for up to five years DETAILS: This scholarship supports local students with achievements in academics, leadership and community engagement. REQUIRMENTS: 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
APPLICATION: Click HERE for more information and to apply. TEXTING AND DRIVING PREVENTION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: FEBRUARY 9 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: This is a $1,000 scholarship opportunity that is intended to spur creative solutions to the distracted driving epidemic that is affecting the entire country. To enter, please write a 750-word essay that explores the ways that you can prevent yourself and other people from texting behind the wheel. Besides discussing your personal relationship with this issue, we want you to outline solutions and prevention tips to improve the safety of everyone on the road. REQUIREMNETS:
Be about to enroll or currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program, or community college in the United States. High school students may apply if they have been accepted to an accredited college or university.
MISSOURI PTA TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP – Renewable for 4 years!! DUE: Feb 9, 2023 AMOUNT: $500.00 DETAILS: Have a higher than average scholastic standing, have an outstanding potential aptitude for teaching (good character and personality), show financial need, plan to enroll into a Missouri college/university to be a teacher. All applications due in Winnetonka Counseling by the Feb 8 deadline. One Winnetonka applicant will be chosen and submitted by the Feb 9 deadline. APPLICATION: HERE
MISSOURI STEM SIGNING DAY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Just like signing days for athletes, Missouri STEM Signing Day celebrates Missouri high school seniors as they make their commitments to study a STEM field in a 2-year, 4-year or technical college. This program recognizes outstanding students across the state who are inspired by STEM and dedicated to pursuing a STEM career pathway in postsecondary education and beyond, and raises awareness of companies in Missouri for future career opportunities that they and others can pursue. ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a 2024 graduating high school senior
Must attend high school in Missouri – public, private, or charter
Planning to attend a Missouri 2-year, 4-year or technical college in Fall 2024
Planning to pursue a STEM career path in college – either full degree or certificate program
Elizabeth Spelman Health Career Scholarship - 12 Scholarships awarded! DUE: February 20th, 2024 @ 3:00pm AMOUNT: $2,000 each DETAILS: Can be used towards tuition, fees, and/or books. To apply, applicants must be a high schools senior, entering college or university in fall of 2024 with a declared major in a health-related curriculum. INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the application form and mail it by the deadline, send in a transcript Encouraged to type the application and submit a typed essay. Attach transcript of grades THROUGH December, copy of your ACT score, one essay to application. Send to Elizabeth Spelman Health Career Scholarship Saint Luke’s North Hospital Renita Mountz, Administration 5830 NW Barry Road Kansas City, MO 64154 APPLICATION: Application is available Here
KC SCHOLARS - For juniors and freshmen! DUE: Feb 24, 2023 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS: See below. Click here to visit the KC Scholars Website for application and other important information.
Traditional (11th grader): High school 11th graders can apply for up to $10,000/year for up to six years. Students must enroll in college full-time beginning the fall semester immediately following high school graduation at one of the 19 colleges or universities in the KC Scholars network. Students are also required to complete GPA and graduation requirements their senior year in order to receive the scholarship the first year of college. The scholarship will be sent directly to the college or university of enrollment. To remain eligible once enrolled in college, students must meet minimum annual requirements and complete a short renewal application each year. Annually, 250 awards will be made. APPLICATION: HERE
College Savings Match (9th grader): High school 9th graders can apply to receive a 1-to-1 match on contributions into a 529 college savings account. The maximum match granted is $1,000, but an additional $400 is available in incentives for completing key college-ready milestones in high school. This is a one-time award. Students must enroll in college full-time the fall immediately following high school graduation. The scholarship will be sent directly to the college or university of enrollment. For more information please email [email protected]. APPLICATION: HERE
GREATER KANSAS CITY PFLAG/GLSEN SCHOLARSHIP-3 scholarships available DUE: Feb 28, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 each DETAILS: The Kansas City chapters of PFLAG and GLSEN have joined to support young people in furthering their education. They have establish scholarships for graduating high school students in the Greater Kansas City area who identify as LGBTQ+. The organizations will provide three $1000 scholarships 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. APPLICATION DETAILS: Students will complete an online application AND a short essay (approximately 500-1000 words) on the following prompt: Describe (a) how you would like to see the climate for LGBQ+ youth improve in the next five years and (b) describe what role you will play in making this happen. Draw from your own insights, intentions, and strengths in your writing. APPLICATION:HERE
Central Bank of the Midwest-20 scholarships available Due: February 28, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,500 DETAILS: Must have a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated balance of academic, sports, work experience and/or community engagement. Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,500 each. Non-renewable. APPLICATION: Go HERE for the application CENTRIQ HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Feb. 29, 2024 AMOUNT: $5,000 DETAILS: Centriq is an accelerated IT Career Program that prepares students for a career in cybersecurity and coding. We specialize in educating people with little or no IT experience and prepare them for a career in IT in just 4 months. We only teach the skills you need for a technology career. Centeriq is looking to award a high school senior who loves technology and wants to pursue a career in the technology industry. The award recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship toward tuition for either Centeriq’s Cloud & Security Specialist Program or the Full Stack Coding Program. ELIGIBILITY:
Must currently be a high school senior.
Have taken at least one technology or computer related class in high school.
Continue your education beyond high school in Centriq’s Career Track program.
MSPE WESTERN CHAPTER 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DUE: FEBRUARY 29, 2024 AMOUNT: Two $3,000 scholarships DETAILS: This scholarship is provided for graduating high school seniors who have a genuine interest in engineering and are preparing to attend an approved school of engineering. ELIGIBILITY:
Be a high school senior
Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application
Have at least a 3.0 grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale) for the 10th and 11th grades
Have at least a minimum score on the American College Testing Program (ACT) test of 29 in Math and 25 in English. Equivalent minimum SAT scores of 950 in Math and 750 in English are also acceptable.
Must enroll in an engineering program that has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET-EAC) at one of the following state institutions or a Pre-Engineering Program at a College or University that has a working agreement to transfer credits with one of the names schools listed below.
Deadline for submittal to Chapter Scholarship Committee Chair is February 29, 2024. Contact information for scholarship chair: Steve Pellegrino, P.E. 137 SE Riley St. Blue Springs, Missouri 64064 Phone: (816) 797-5694 E-mail: [email protected] APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
MISSOURI COURAGE SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500-$2,000 DETAILS: The deadline is March 1. Last year the Missouri Courage Scholarship (MCS) awarded more than $75,000 to students from across the state who demonstrated their courage and commitment to LGBTQ+ people in their schools and communities. This year the Missouri Courage Scholarship will award up to $15,000 to qualified students in the form of four awards:
GLSEN Greater Kansas City Courage Award
Rural Courage Award
Missouri Courage Award
Trans Courage Award
Please visit our website to learn more about each of the awards and the requirements for applicants. MCS acknowledges, affirms, and rewards the courage of those graduating seniors who have demonstrated their willingness to work for change in their community to advance the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) people and other historically marginalized groups. APPLICATION: Application and information are available HERE.
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The Excellence in Education $1,000 Scholarship is open to all high school seniors in the North Kansas City School District. The student/nominee should complete their application form and their principal, teacher, or counselor should complete another. Detailed instructions are included on the application form. APPLICATION: In SSC from Ms. Waskowiak or Counselor
MISSOURI FBLA SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS: Missouri FBLA is pleased to offer scholarships that reward students for not only their academic achievement but also for their involvement in FBLA activities. While the number and the amount may change, the following scholarships are available to outstanding business students who will attend or currently attend a Missouri college or university: Eligibility requirements and information about the application process can be found on the application form. One application will be used for the following scholarships:
JoAnne Newcomer Scholarship
Charles A. Newman Scholarship
Other scholarships, as available
APPLICATION:HERE Missouri Gaming Association Project 21 Scholarship- 4 Scholarships Available DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,500 - $2,500 DETAILS: The Missouri Gaming Association is announcing the Project 21 Scholarship Program. The goal of this program is to not only inform our youth that it is not permissible in Missouri for persons under the age of 21 to gamble in a casino, but also to educate them about the dangers and consequences associated with underage gambling. Project 21 provides students an opportunity to disseminate their message by writing an article or creating a poster or video addressing the issue of underage gambling. APPLICATION: More info and to apply click HERE
Masonic Merit Scholarship DUE: March 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000-$16,000 DETAILS: Available to students graduating this year from a Missouri high school, seeking to attend an accredited institution of higher education anywhere. $1,000/year - $16,000 scholarship available to students in any degree program. APPLICATION: Go HERE
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation DUE: March 1, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS: The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides need-based scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who attend college or career training. Our mission is simple: We Honor Marines by Educating Their Children. To learn more visit: www.mcsf.org. APPLICATION: Go HERE
THE HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP DUE: March 1, 2023 AMOUNT: Up to $7,500 each semester DETAILS: The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to eight consecutive semesters. Free workshops, free brokerage accounts, and free study abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Eligibility:
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.
Must have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
Must enroll at an eligible four-year college or university following high school graduation.
Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.
Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024 until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation.
Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax purposes must not have exceeded $100,000.
VIRGINIA WHITSITT SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $2,000 DETAILS: For students graduating from NKC Schools and going into teaching. The Virginia Whitsitt Memorial Scholarship Fund program provides annual scholarships to graduating seniors in honor of Helen Virginia Whitsitt. The scholarships are focused on students interested in pursuing a career in teaching and demonstrating financial need. While preference may be given to those seeking teaching careers at the elementary level, all applications will be considered. APPLICATION: Apply through Greater Kansas City Scholarship Foundation CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION LINKS SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 1, 2024 DETAILS: The Greater Kansas City (MO) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated seeks to recognize and reward academic excellence and promote and support students pursuing post-secondary education. ELIGIBILITY:
African American descent
Currently enrolled in a Kansas City Metropolitan-area high school
Graduating senior who has completed their first semester
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 weighted scale, and
NOT related to a member of the Links organization.
JOHN A. GRINDEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- Winnetonka Specific! DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: The John A. Grindel Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the values of John A. Grindel including his commitment to community and his love of learning. Scholarships from the John A. Grindel Memorial Scholarship Fund shall be for post-secondary education to graduating seniors from Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, Missouri. ELIGIBILITY:
Be a graduating senior from Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, Missouri.
Accepted to a public or private college, university, or technical school.
Be an active member in one or more of the following school programs: athletic team (player or manager), band, debate team or drama/theater club.
Be involved in community service above the required hours needed for graduation.
MISSOURI BANKERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - Several scholarships available! DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: MBA established the Missouri Bankers Foundation in 1985 to provide funding for college scholarships for high school students planning to pursue banking-related college degrees. The foundation solicits and manages investments and distributes funds to support continuing education for Missouri bankers and students preparing for a career in the banking industry. Seven $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors from MBA Regions 3 – 7 (one scholarship per region). Willis W. Alexander (1919-1985) was a career banker and a past president of both the American Bankers Association and MBA. Candidates must complete and submit the Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship application. APPLICATION: HERE
CHILDREN OF WARRIORS NATIONAL PRESIDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 1, 2024 AMOUNT: Fifteen $5,000 scholarships DETAILS: It is important to acknowledge the sacrifices of our servicemembers who preserve our freedom, but that is not enough. The sacrifices of the children of those who served should also be honored. Providing funds to assist these children so they can pursue higher education is a concrete way of showing how much we, as a nation, care. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship to support the children of our warriors. These scholarships are awarded to 15 students annually who excel in academics and volunteer in their communities. ELIGIBILITY: Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion, listed below.
UMKC- Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program DUE: March 1st, 2024 AMOUNT: Full tuition and fees for up to five years DETAILS: 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. ELIGIBILITY:
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
APPLCIATION: Click HEREfor more information and to apply.
Ryan Grace Memorial Scholarship. Due: March 3, 2024 Amount: $20,000 between 3 scholarships DETAILS: This memorial scholarship is set up to honor Ryan Grace who was 3 years old when she was taken from us far too soon in a Sept. 2017 auto accident. The idea is to help assist a student(s) who either directly or their family has been affected by organ/tissue donation. This is a 4 year scholarship; assuming the student attends a post-secondary institution for 4 years, we will pay each year of their attendance. The total amount given to each graduating class is $20,000. Awarded scholarship funds will be paid directly to the post-secondary education institution of choice. This includes (but is not limited to) colleges, universities, and technical/trade schools. Up to 3 students per year will be awarded. APPLICATION:HERE
UNICO NATIONAL - KANSAS CITY CHAPTER, INC-Several scholarships! DUE: March 4, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000-$3,000 DETAILS: These scholarships are for students with Italian-American heritage. Each year the UNICO-Kansas City Chapter awards competitive scholarships to metropolitan Kansas City area high school seniors. Last year, UNICO – Kansas City Chapter awarded $50,000 to worthy high school seniors. The criteria for selection by the Scholarship Committee is equally weighted between scholastic achievements, community service, and financial need. Please visit the UNICO website, www.unicokc.org, for more information and a copy of the application. APPLICATIONS: Applications available HERE.
MISSOURI ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIP - 5 Scholarships awarded! DUE: Mar 5, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Applicant must be attending a 2-year or 4-year university after high school, have a current 2.5 GPA, and have a 500-750 word essay on one of these topics: 1. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? 2. In what ways have you championed/embraced diversity and inclusion in your life and how will you apply those values to your college experience? Hint - type your essay on a word document ahead of time, and copy and paste it into the application. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE.
PLATTE-CLAY COUNTY COOPERATIVE SCHOLARSHIP3 Scholarships Awarded! DUE: Mar 8, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: To apply for this scholarship the applicant must be a member or a PCEC member family and permanently reside within PCEC’s service area. The applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 25 and be accepted or enrolled in a two or four year accredited college or trade school. The scholarship will be paid directly to the financial aid office of the school in which the applicant is enrolled and credited to the account of the recipient. Immediate family members of the Platte-Clay employee group, affiliated companies and the Board of Directors are not eligible to participate in the scholarship awards program. APPLICATION:HERE. Application requires an uploaded digital photo. MOACAC INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 8, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The MOACAC International Student Scholarship is specifically for non-US students living in Missouri who will graduate at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year and who will enroll in a MOACAC college or university for the Fall 2024 semester. (This includes undocumented students and/or international students studying in the United States on an educational VISA.) APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
MISSOURI WOMEN'S GOLF EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Mar 9, 2024 AMOUNT: Last year they awarded $13,000 in scholarships to players of all levels! DETAILS: A female high school senior living in Missouri who has outstanding golf performance which includes her overall high school record and gold achievements. Applicants will be required to submit transcripts, application, essays, and letters of recommendation. APPLICATION: For more information and application CLICK HERE Business Women of Missouri Scholarship DUE: March 15, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies $1,000 average DETAILS: Show evidence of acceptance into an accredited program or course of study. Present a plan which identifies goals and objectives. For more information go HERE. APPLICATION: Go HERE
THE HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP- 10 Missouri Scholarships! DUE: March 15, 2024 AMOUNT: $10,000 each or up to $25,000 DETAILS: Through the generosity of its Members, the Association has awarded more than $125 million in privately funded need-based scholarships to more than 22,000 young people over the past 31 years in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. It has also become a leading resource for information about teenagers, resiliency, and nonprofit best practices. 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 junior or senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2024-25 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 (65,000 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; and
Be a United States citizen
APPLICATION: To learn more and to start your application - CLICK HERE ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of KANSAS CITY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP DUE: March 15th, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies $1,000+ DETAILS: 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 2023. We are a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization that has served the unmet needs of children and adults in the Kansas City area for the past 36 years. We are pleased to have the resources to assist worthy high school seniors to realize their dream of attending a post-secondary school Application Details:, Minimum GPA of 3.0, must submit via email Official High School Transcripts, ACT or SAT score, One letter of recommendation from a counselor or high school teacher, One letter of recommendation from another adult (non-family member). APPLICATION: CLICK HERE Questbridge College Match Program(for Juniors) Deadline: March 20, 2024 DETAILS: The 2024 College Prep Scholars Program application is now open! We are looking for high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors. Be sure to review carefully: Eligibility | Academic Achievement | Financial Qualifications | Personal Circumstances | FAQs Application:HERE>
WOMEN LEGISLATORS OF MISSOURI SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 22, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Members of the Women Legislators of Missouri sponsor this scholarship program for young women graduating high school in Missouri. This is a one time $1,000 scholarship. 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
I-35 CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP - Several Scholarships! DUE: March 29, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: The I-35 Cattlemen’s Association would like to offer multiple $500 scholarships to graduating seniors. The scholarship guidelines and application are enclosed. APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
Black Achievers Society Scholarship Due: March 30, 2024 Amount: $1,000 DETAILS: Each year the Black Achievers Society awards scholarships to area high school students. We provide 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. We encourage students to apply who best meet the following scholarship criteria:
academic achievement
extracurricular activities
community/civic involvement
financial need
Further information found at this website: https://www.blackachieverskc.org/scholars-scholarship/ Application: Here
LOCKHEED MARTIN STEM SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 31, 2024, 3:00PM DETAILS: Each year, the STEM Scholarship Program awards $10,000 to 200 recipients studying engineering or computer science at a 4-year college or university. Recipients may renew the scholarship up to three times for a total potential value of $40,000 per student. ELIGIBILITY:
Be U.S. Citizens
Be high school seniors, freshmen or sophomore undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.5
Be majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the upcoming academic year
Demonstrate financial need
Be willing to consider internship opportunities with Lockheed Martin
Hawthorn Bank Scholarship 4 scholarships awarded!!! DUE: March 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Hawthorn Bank is proud to announce we are offering four $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors for the class of 2024. For questions contact Cynthia Glasscock at [email protected] or 660-890-3003. APPLICATION: Click HERE to download the application.
CHANDLER/TURNER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: MARCH 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $500-$2,000 DETAILS:
The descendants of James and Ellen Turner Chandler would like to award scholarships for this up-and-coming academic school years, in honor of our deceased family members. The scholarships fall into categories derived from the vocations of the Chandler Turner siblings who have passed on.
The Marvin W. Chandler & James Chandler Jr. scholarships will be chosen for an athlete that has shown great leadership, commitment to academics and outstanding sportsmanship.
The Eldora Chandler Gray & Roger L. Chandler scholarships will be awarded to those youth that are community leaders/education majors.
The Teola Chandler Tillman scholarship is for a young person with the compassion to help and interested in the medical field with a strong emphasis in nursing.
ELIGIBILITY:
A graduating senior from high school.
African American heritage.
Possess an acceptance letter to an accredited post-secondary institution. The qualified types of schools are: vocational, community or university.
Lives in the Greater Kansas City, Kansas or Kansas City, Missouri area.
BOOM AND BUCKET’S SCHOLARSHIPSeveral Scholarships! DUE: March 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Boom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery themed program. This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months. The program can be at a college or a trade school anywhere in the United States or Canada. Application Details: To apply, students must write a 500+ word essay or record a 2-minute video explaining who you are and what makes you excited about the heavy equipment space. APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
NATIONAL JEWISH COMMITTEE EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: MARCH 31, 2024 AMOUNT: Four $3,000 scholarships, Varies DETAILS: The National Jewish Committee on Scouting will award scholarships to Eagle Scouts who best meet these qualifications.
Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or venturing crew.
Have received the Eagle Scout Award.
Be an active member of a synagogue and possess the Ner Tamid or Etz Chaim religious emblem.
Have demonstrated practical citizenship in your synagogue, school, scouting unit and community.
Be enrolled in an accredited high school and in your final year at the time of selection.
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: March 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,250 - $2,000 DETAILS: The CBC Spouses Essay contest provides academically talented and highly motivated high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to address a topic that embodies some of our communities’ most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses, and opinion. Contestants should identify as African-American or Black. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE.
GREATER KC OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION (GKCOA) SCHOLARSHIPSeveral Scholarships! DUE: Mar 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Scholarships are available for current high school seniors involved in at least one of the following sports programs: football, volleyball, girls’ basketball, and/or boys’ basketball. Students must have a 2.50 GPA or higher and intending to enroll in a college, university or technical school. For more information about GKCOA and the scholarship, CLICK HERE. This is a one-time, $500 scholarship. APPLICATION: HERE
Automobile Dealers Association of Greater KC Scholarship DUE: March 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $2,000 (potentially per year) DETAILS: To qualify you must be planning to pursue a degree in the automotive field, have a 2.75 GPA, complete community service and work during your high school time. Students who receive the award will be eligible to reapply each year for up to four years. APPLICATION: Click HERE
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship DUE: March 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,250- $2,000 DETAILS: The CBC Spouses Essay Contest Scholarship provides academically talented and highly motivated African American or Black high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to address a topic that embodies some of our communities' most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses, and opinion. Submissions are judged by a special committee or CBC spouses. APPLICATION: Application can be found HERE
GLADSTONE ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP - Several Scholarships! DUE: Mar 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000-$1500 each DETAILS: Several scholarships will be awarded including scholarships for college, community college, and trade schools. You must be a current student at one of the following schools: North Kansas City, Oak Park, Staley, St. Pius X or Winnetonka.. APPLICATION: Application here. All completed applications, along with an electronic copy of the transcript to be submitted online.
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 1, 2024April 1, 2024 -Extended Deadline AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The Excellence in Education $1,000 Scholarship is open to all high school seniors in the North Kansas City School District. The student/nominee should complete their application form and their principal, teacher, or counselor should complete another. Detailed instructions are included on the application form. APPLICATION: In SSC from Ms. Waskowiak or Counselor
MISSOURI UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS- Several Scholarships! DUE: April 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000-2,000 DETAILS: Each year the Missouri United Methodist Foundation offers scholarship awards through several college scholarship funds. Applicants should be a resident of Missouri and a member of a United Methodist Church. Application materials available directly from the MUMF website. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE for application information.
Northwest Missouri Financial Women Scholarship - Two Scholarships! DUE: April 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: To be eligible for this scholarship, interested applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must be female
Must be a graduating high school senior
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Application must be free of spelling/grammatical errors
Must plan on attending an accredited school or university
Must plan to obtain a business or finance degree.
Applicants must complete the application and submit it along with a copy of their transcript and a letter of recommendation from a mentor/professional with a good knowledge of the applicant’s character. The scholarship funds will be awarded directly to the recipient’s school or university. APPLICATION: Click HERE
Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest DUE: April 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $5,000- $500 DETAILS: The contest asks high school seniors to write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay describing the impact Alzheimer’s disease has had on their life. APPLCIATIONS: Go HERE
THE KANSAS CITY STEM GOES RED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD (9th-12th grade female) Deadline: April 1, 2024 Amount: $2,500.00 Qualification Requirements:
Current or previous Kansas City STEM Goes Red event participant, OR a 9th -12th grade student currently attending a school within 5 major counties of the Kansas City Metro (Missouri counties: Jackson, Clay, & Platte. Kansas counties: Wyandotte & Johnson)
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Female
U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the U.S.
Applying for funding for the following: o Attendance at a college or university with the intent to major in a STEM-related field o Attendance at a vocational or technical trade institution with a focus on earning a degree/certificate in a STEM-related field
Application submissions for the 2023-2024 Kansas City STEM Goes Red Scholarship will be accepted via email to [email protected] between the dates of October 15, 2023 –April 1, 2024. APPLICATION: Application here NKC SCHOOLS - CAROL L. STOCKTON MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: This $1,000 scholarship was established in memory of Carol Lynn Stockton, a former music teacher for North Kansas City Schools. It provides a scholarship for a student who is graduating or has graduated from the district, and is pursuing a degree in music education. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC SCHOOLS - JOY H. BROWNE MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 Details: This $500 scholarship was established in memory of Joy Browne, who served as the district’s elementary music supervisor from 1971 to 1986. Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in music education. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE NKC SCHOOLS -N2SPORTS BROADCASTING/MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS: N2Sports has created a unique and powerful program that provides students with a hands-on, authentic career-based experience to better prepare them to work in Sports Marketing, Broadcast Sports Journalism, Media Productions and Communications. This scholarship will recognize students who have done an exceptional job for N2Sports. ELIGIBILITY: Student must be a graduating senior from North Kansas City, Oak Park, Staley or Winnetonka High School, and a current and active member of the N2Sports staff. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC - DON AND PAMELA DAVISON ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS:
You must be a graduating senior in the class of 2023 at one of the four high schools within North Kansas City Schools.
You must plan to pursue a post-secondary program of study at a two- or four-year institution.
You must plan to major in elementary education.
You must have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher during high school.
NKC SCHOOLS - EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 each DETAILS: These $1,000 scholarships are for dependents of North Kansas City Schools employees. At least five are awarded annually to graduating seniors who display exemplary involvement in their schools and communities. Applicants are NOT required to attend North Kansas City Schools. Student applicant should have at least a 3.0 GPA, and a 95% attendance record. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC SCHOOLS - ALICE & ELMER BLACK VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 Details: This scholarship assists students who enroll in and complete a training program, with the desire to learn a useful skill set that will launch them into the workforce and provide a viable income and secure future. Created by Alice and Elmer Black and supported and later managed by an Avondale United Methodist Church committee, the scholarship funds are now part of the North Kansas City Schools Education Foundation and available to district students who plan to pursue vocational training beyond high school. Eligible areas of vocational training include the construction trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC technician), as well as the culinary arts, cosmetology, automotive technology, agriculture, landscaping, nursing and other certifications. Training must be predominantly hands-on and not exclusively online. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC SCHOOLS - JO ANNE BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Jo Anne Baker was an essential part of Oakwood Manor Elementary since its annexation by North Kansas City Schools in 1959. She opened the library, and it’s where her own children went to school. For 34 years, she served as an office clerk. She loved her job and the thousands of young people who attended school there over the decades. This memorial scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of North Kansas City Schools who is also a former student at Oakwood Manor Elementary School.
You must have attended Oakwood Manor Elementary School and be a 2023 graduating senior from North Kansas City, Oak Park, Staley or Winnetonka High Schools.
You must plan to pursue a post-secondary program of study at a two- or four-year institution.
You must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher during high school career.
You must have performed at least 50 hours of community service during high school.
NKC SCHOOLS - CUMMINGS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Applicants should have at least 95% attendance, a 3.0 GPA, and participated in orchestra at least 2 years. This scholarship was established by the family of Dr. Tom Cummings, North Kansas City Schools superintendent from 1995-2009. He also served as assistant superintendent for instruction for 10 years. During his tenure, the district earned national recognition for its cutting-edge curriculum, advanced degree programs, innovative technology and fine arts programs. Music has special meaning for the Cummings family. Sons Ben and Daniel were members of the Oak Park High School orchestra, and they played in many string quartets over the years. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been in orchestra. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC CONSTRUCTION TEAM CAREER READINESS SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Applicants should have at least a 2.0 GPA, at least a 90% attendance. This scholarship was established to recognize the importance of Career Readiness and the Construction Trade Skills needed in the 21st Century. Gifts from architects, engineers, contractors and construction firms having a connection to North Kansas City Schools provide funding for this scholarship, which is managed by the North Kansas City Schools Education Foundation. This scholarship will assist a student who plans to pursue a career in any of the following construction trades: plumber, electrician, mason, iron worker, carpenter, draftsman and HVAC technician. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC SCHOOLS -JJK FRIENDSHIP SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: On April 1, 2001, a car accident claimed the lives of 3 friends: Jason, Kyle, and Jeff, Oak Park High School graduates. in 2012 the JJK Memorial foundations was established with the goals of creating a Reflection/Memorial Garden in Hobby Hill Park in Gladstone and providing a scholarship for a Northland High School Senior. To honor the memory of Jason, Kyle and Jeff we have established this scholarship about friendship. CRITERIA: Instead of a traditional essay, the requirement for this scholarship is to create something depicting your idea of what friendship is. It can be in the form of a written essay, song, poem, work of art, etc. Scholarship winner will be determined based on originality and creativity. APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC SCHOOLS - FINISH STRONG SCHOLARSHIP- 2 – 4 Scholarships awarded per high school! DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: To apply, applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstration of ability and effort to overcome adversity, and have financial need. The Darrel Bland Sertoma Club of North Kansas City provides two $1,000 scholarships to district seniors who demonstrate a critical financial need and a commitment to academics and community service. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
2024 BBB STUDENT OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: APRIL 5, 2024 AMOUNT: Fifteen $2,000 scholarships DETAILS: Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains annually awards scholarships to graduating high school students who reside within our service area (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota) and demonstrate character, leadership and ethical values. To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must reside in our service area, which includes the following: APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
NKC SCHOOLS - JANET STEVENS ART SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 5, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: A $1,000 non-renewable scholarship will be given in memory of Janet Stevens, who taught art in North Kansas City Schools for more than 30 years. From 1997-2009, she also served as the district’s visual arts coordinator. Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in art education. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
GLADSTONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP- 4 scholarships! DUE: April 8, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Three scholarships will be awarded for students graduating from a North KC District HS, or St. Pius X HS. Applicants should be graduating senior, applicant should plan to attend a 2 or 4 year post-secondary institution or technical school, have at least a 2.75 GPA. Special consideration will be given to those students with demonstrated community service, work experience, and financial need. All applications will be returned to the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce. APPLICATION: Click HERE NORTHLAND JC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 14, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide A+ students enrolled in, or entering, the Kansas City Metropolitan Community College 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. The scholarship is for $500 ($250 per semester). See the application for other scholarship details. CRITERIA: In order to be eligible, students 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 an application and semester renewal.
EMERGING SPORTS LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP DUE: APRIL 17, 2023 AMOUNT: $5,000 DETAILS: Four Emerging Sports Leaders Scholarships will provide financial assistance to students whose lives have been impacted by the sport of soccer. ELIGIBILITY:
The applicant must be in high school with a 2.5 GPA or higher
The applicant must provide proof of enrollment in post-secondary education
High school transcript
Letter of recommendation from a coach, mentor, and/or teacher
Write an essay (no longer than 650 words) that includes the following:
Explain how sports has positively impacted your life and how it has shaped your view of your community.
Explain what you hope your future career to be like and how you plan to give back to your community.
Explain how you have overcome a challenge in your life and how that has shaped the leader you are today.
Cathy Ann Coomes Memorial Teaching Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: April 19, 2024 This scholarship is for any graduating senior from Winnetonka with a 3.0 GPA who intends to enroll in college for the purpose of receiving a degree in teaching. The application, copy of transcript and 2 letters of recommendation should be turned in to counseling by April 19, 2024. Application: Email Mrs. Ford or Ms. Waskowiak
Graduating Female High School Senior from any Career Center or Technical School in the Kansas City Metro
Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited vocational school in the US with a focus on industrial or construction trade related skills. (This could include: technical school, 2-year college or other approved vocational institutes and certifications.)
This Scholarship is based on need as well as merit
The Deadline to submit your application is April 19, 2024
THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPT. OF MISSOURI SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS DUE: April 20, 2024 AMOUNT: See below DETAILS: Basic Criteria for Scholarship Awards - The student must be a resident of Missouri. Applicants must be under the age of 21, unmarried and a descendant* of a veteran with at least ninety days active service in the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service. A photocopy of the veteran's DD 214, discharge or separation notice must accompany the scholarship application. Any additional requirements for each scholarship are on the reverse side of the application.
Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund - 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.
M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund - Currently one $1,000 award is given for two successive semesters, and may, by application, be extended for two additional successive semesters. This award is available to a Missouri boy or girl training to be a Registered Nurse, and may be used in their freshman or subsequent college years. The student must have graduated in the top forty percent of their high school class or have a "C" or equivalent standing from their last college or university semester. Scholarships are awarded for one year, payable $375 per semester.
Joseph J. Frank Scholarship – 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.
Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship - 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.
Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship - 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 event of the past year?"
Student-View Scholarship- 8 Scholarships awarded! DUE: April 23, 2024 AMOUNT: $500- $10,000 DETAILS: The Student-View Scholarship Program is offering over $14,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college, or career school. The program includes: - One $10,000 scholarship - Two $1,000 scholarships - Five $500 scholarships It's quick and easy to apply: - No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average (GPA) - No essay required - No lengthy application forms or application fees The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The winners will be announced in May, 2024. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE to apply.
Aiden McVicker Scholarship DUE: April 23, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS: For students who are pursuing an education degree, emergency services, or entering the medical field (doctor, therapist, nurse, etc.) APPLICATION: Go HERE NKC SCHOOLS -WINNETONKA CLASS AWARD FOR JUNIORS DUE: April 28, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Established by Ed Moore, this $500 award inspires Winnetonka juniors to think about their future careers and gives them even more practice in applying for college scholarships prior to their senior year of high school. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE NKC SCHOOLS -WINNETONKA CLASS AWARD FOR SOPHOMORES DUE: April 28, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Established by Ed Moore, this $500 award continues to encourage Winnetonka sophomores to think about the future and practice the process of applying for college scholarships. Students may reapply during their junior year. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE NKC SCHOOLS -WINNETONKA CLASS AWARD FOR FRESHMEN DUE: April 28, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Established by Ed Moore, this $500 award encourages Winnetonka freshmen to think about the future and what they plan to do following high school. Students are eligible to apply for an additional $500 during their sophomore and junior years. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE Click Here for All North Kansas City Winnetonka Specific Scholarships!!!!
KANSAS CITY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (KCAED) SCHOLARSHIP- 4 scholarships! DUE: April 30, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The KCAED awards up to four scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. Both men and women, attending a vocational/technical school, and pursuing a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair, are eligible to apply.
Applicant must be enrolled as full-time student (12 hour minimum per semester).
Applicant must be enrolled for the fall semester for the year in which the scholarship is awarded.
Applicant must be pursuing an associate of applied science degree or certificate in either Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair.
Applicant must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 high school cumulative GPA, or a GED minimum score of 260.
Application and Transcript should be sent to: Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors Attention: Jennifer Orr P.O. Box 419264 Kansas City, MO 64141-6264 Email: [email protected] Questions? Please Call: 800-762-5616
CLAY PLATTE MAESP SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MAY 3, 2023 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: The Clay Platte Region of the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in elementary education. ELIGIBILITY:
Student must attend one of the following school districts: Excelsior Springs, Kearney, Liberty, North Kansas City, Park Hill, Platte County, Smithville, or West Platte.
Student must continue to attend classes and keep a 2.5 GPA (or equivalent).
Student applying must be focusing on a career in Elementary Education.
ACCESS EXTRA SCHOLARSHIP DUE: May 15, 2024, or until funding is depleted AMOUNT: Up to $2,000 per academic year DETAILS: A private scholarship for students with an Expected Family Contribution of 12,000 or less and who have earned a cumulative 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale weighted or unweighted GPA through at least seven semesters at a Missouri high school. Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis until funding is depleted. NO ESSAY ELIGIBILITY:
Missouri resident.
2024 high school seniors who will be enrolled full-time at an eligible Missouri public or private higher education institution in the fall of 2023. See eligible schools list.
Have an Student Aid Index (SAI) of 12,000 or less as determined on the FAFSA.
Earned a cumulative 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale weighted or unweighted GPA through at least seven semesters at a Missouri high school.
SIMPSON-HOGGATT DET. 984 SCHOLARSHIP DUE: June 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $2,000 DETAILS: To provide a MCL Scholarship to qualified applicants who are pursuing an undergraduate degree or certificate from a technical school or vocational school and will be enrolled as a full-time student (12 semester hours minimum) in the upcoming academic year 2024 Fall Semester and are attending an accredited institution. The MCL Scholarships will only be awarded for a maximum of four (4) * years and must be reapplied for each year. The scholarship does not have to be in consecutive years. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS
Paid members of the Marine Corps League (Dues must be current).
Spouses, Children, Stepchildren, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren of paid members of the Marine Corps League.
Children of U. S. Marines, FMF Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplains serving or who have served with a Marine Unit **.
The above students must currently have a Cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
SLOAN STEPHENS DOC & GLO SCHOLARSHIP DUE: August 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $5,000 DETAILS: Sloane Stephens has always been committed to giving back and supporting her community. As she competes at the highest levels of her sport, winning the US Open in 2017 and rising to become the #3 ranked player in the world, she also dedicates her time to charitable efforts with the Sloane Stephens Foundation. This scholarship will support 20 students in paying for their education and following their dreams. All high school seniors and current undergraduate students with a GAP of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
Discover College Covered Scholarship DEADLINE: rolling deadline GRADES: 11 and 12 Discover offers college tips. If you sign up for their service you will be entered in a drawing for a $5,000 scholarship. It is open to Juniors and Seniors. APPLICATION: HERE
BOOKMARK THIS! GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION/GREATER HORIZONS SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: Due dates vary AMOUNT: Various Amounts Available DETAILS: We are excited to announce that the ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL is up and running. We encourage students to research these scholarship opportunities, bookmark relevant scholarships and apply online at gkccf.academicworks.com starting in December. Deadlines vary. Questions? Contact [email protected] or 816.627.3436. SCHOLARSHIPS LISTED BELOW THIS LINE HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED/UPDATED FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR AND WILL BE UPDATED WHEN APPLICATIONS BECOME AVAILABLE! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Scholarship- 4 Scholarships awarded! DUE: December 4, 2022 AMOUNT: $5,000 DETAILS: To apply, applicants senior high school student OR current post-secondary student up to 25 years of age. Enrolled in a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program during the 2022-2023 academic school year or formally enrolled in a mentoring program. Applicants must have participated or resided in the following market locations: Kansas City and planning to study in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information systems, technology, data analytics, or math. INSTRUCTIONS: Applications need to create an account below and submit by December 4th. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
Hispanic Heritage Foundation 2020 Educational Grant DUE: Nov 14, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Our 23rd Annual Youth Awards will award students with up to $1,000 to fund their higher educations or a community-based project. Recipients will be selected for their accomplishments in the classroom, community, and for their excellence in various educational categories. Recipients will also be celebrated in virtual ceremonies. APPLICATION: For application and more information click here
EVERGY/HAINES-WEBER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DUE: Mar 1, 2022 AMOUNT: $3,000 (RENEWABLE) DETAILS: Evergy will be awarding yearly scholarships in the amount of $3,000 and renewable up to two years for students seeking to pursue degrees/certifications in electrical power and distribution (line worker) or wind/renewable energy at a local community college or trade school. To learn more about eligibility and to apply, CLICK HERE.
PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES FOUNDATION STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MAY 1, 2024 DETAILS: The PAF Chapter Student Scholarship is designed for high school athletes with intentions to attend a 2-year or 4-year college/university. The scholarship rewards high school athletes for their non-athletic achievements and assist them in achieving their academic career goals. Students are not required to compete in collegiate athletics to receive this scholarship. ELIGIBILITY:
Overall High School Grade Point Average of 2.0 or better;
Must be a high school senior;
Acceptance into a two-year or four-year college or university;
Nominated by high school coach;
Participated at the varsity level in athletics for at least one year;
Has not accepted a full scholarship award or grant (athletic or academic);
Is not the son or daughter of current or former NFL Player.
PROSPERITY PLANNING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000-$4,000; renewable DETAILS: The Prosperity Planning Scholarship fund was established to provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors attending a Northland School District who have demonstrated a strong work ethic both inside and outside the classroom. ELIGIBILITY:
Be a graduating senior from the following school districts: Excelsior Springs, Park Hill, Platte County, Smithville, North Kansas City, Kearney, Lawson, Liberty, Lathrop, West Platte
Must have maintained a 3.25 GPA through the first 7 semesters of high school; and
Must demonstrate a strong work ethic both inside and outside the classroom
NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL DONOR COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Mar 31, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 – $2,000 DETAILS: Currently, more than 119,811 individuals nationwide are on the United Network of Organ Sharing recipient waiting list hoping for a life-saving organ. On an average, 22 people die every day waiting for the gift of life. The NKCH Donor Council’s mission is to provide each potential donor family the opportunity to make an informed decision, to ensure that all potential donors are identified, to provide recipients life-saving organs and to provide professional and community education. The following criteria must be met for the application process:
Must be a junior or senior attending a Northland High School or a NKCH employee’s child who is a Junior or Senior in high school.
Create a poster and request approval for it to be displayed at your school in the Month of April, National Organ Donation Month. Submit a picture of the poster to the NKCH Donor Council and notify the committee when it will be displayed.
Write a 500 word essay explaining the theme of your poster and how you, as an individual, can raise awareness about Organ Donation in your community.
Verified documentation of 8 volunteer hours related to Health Care and/or Donation awareness.
Letter of Recommendation from a non-family member
The Donor Council will review all entries and select the top two.
Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2023.
Winners will be selected in April.
1st place: $2,000
2nd place: $1,000
APPLICATION:
HIGH SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP DUE: APRIL 3, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The High Scholastic Achievement Scholarship was established in 1993 to assist graduating high school seniors with financing their first year of college. This scholarship is for high school seniors who personify commitment, integrity, and kindness. The successful applicant should demonstrate community involvement and leadership skills. ELIGIBILITY:
African-American high school senior, graduating in May/June 2023 from a high school in the Greater Kansas City area
Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above
United States citizen
Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the Fall of 2023
NKCNEA ELAINE NICK EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP DUE: APRIL 3, 2023 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: This $500 scholarship is available to any graduating senior from a North Kansas City School District high school or the child of a NKCNEA member who has a 3.0 GPA and intends to enroll in college for the purpose of receiving a degree in education and pursuing a career in teaching. Along with this application, you need to submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher or employer. All materials must be submitted to the NKC-NEA Office at 6022 N.E. Antioch Road, Suite 3, Gladstone, MO 54119 by 5:00 April 3rd, 2023. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
2023 HIGH SCHOOL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: APRIL 3, 2023 AMOUNT: Five $3,000 scholarships DETAILS: The Liberty Hospital Foundation annually awards one-time scholarships to elite, local high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in nursing. In 2023, the award amount will be $3,000. ELIGIBILITY:
Be, on April 3, 2023, a high school senior that wishes to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing
Have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Have been accepted and expected to attend a four-year college or university
Complete and submit a timely formal application and be available to interview with the Selection Committee
BLEI SCHOLARSHIPS OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY DUE: APRIL 17, 2023 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Alpha Ohi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter invites African American high school male-seniors to apply for annual BLEI scholarships of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter. The purpose of these scholarships is to promote the educational, social, and cultural welfare of youth in the Greater Kansas City area that are now or have been traditionally classified as deprived or under-privileged. Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded to qualifying students. Interested students should complete the attached Scholarship Application and submit to email address [email protected]. APPLICATION:
KANSAS CITY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (KCAED) SCHOLARSHIP- 4 scholarships and renewable for 2 years! DUE: April 28th, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The KCAED awards up to four scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. Both men and women, attending a vocational/technical school, and pursuing a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair, are eligible to apply. For more information call 816-561-5323. APPLICATION: Application can be downloaded Here! ANGEL AND MAUDE MUNOZ SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MAY 1, 2023 AMOUNT: Award amount varies DETAILS: UMB Bank manages the Angel and Maude Munoz Charitable Trust. This trust provides a scholarship opportunity for local Hispanic high school seniors or graduates. ELIGIBILITY:
Be a Hispanic high school senior or graduate
Plan to enroll or already be enrolled at an accredited school of cosmetology in the greater metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri area.*
OR
Plan to enroll or already be enrolled in full- or part-time study at a community college located in the greater metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri area.*
*Eligible counties include: Jackson, Clay, and Platte in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
PB&J SCHOLARSHIP– 2 Scholarships Available DUE: May 31, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The PB&J Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed. Applicants will be evaluated based on their essay and letters of recommendation; there is no GPA requirement. To learn more and apply, CLICK HERE. To Learn about Scholar’s App click HERE
HUMANITY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MAY 31, 2023 AMOUNT: One $25,000 and five $1,000 scholarships for runner-up DETAILS: We are seeking bright minds with a desire to heighten awareness via our social media campaign to end the dehumanizing forces of human rights trafficking and child exploitation.
Must be a current high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior.
Plan to attend an accredited college, university, or community college in the upcoming academic year.
Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Entries must be an original, unpublished video created by the entrant.
THE FUTURE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MAY 31, 2023 DETAILS: Khadijat is a Ruskin High School Alumna and a Missouri Southern State University graduate. She has been a critical care nurse of four years and now is pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice to become a Nurse Anesthesiologist. Khadijat created this scholarship not only to relieve some of the financial burdens but to allow students to understand that their academic mistakes do not define them, but it is what you do afterwards that makes an impactful difference. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE TRUE PIKE SCHOLARSHIPTwo Scholarship! DUE: August 22, 2023 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: The True PIKE scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman that exemplifies the four pillars of Pi Kappa Alpha (Scholars, Leaders, Athlete, Gentlemen) and our fraternity’s true values. The Zeta Chi chapter at Missouri State University believes an experience that includes academic excellence, serving the community, leadership qualities, campus presence, and individual development will prepare male students for success in life. Pi Kappa Alpha is dedicated to finding men who show appreciation of what it means to have commitment to themselves, their brothers, fraternity, and community. Application Details: Applicants must be an incoming freshman attending Missouri State University in the Fall of 2023. However, you ARE NOT required to join PIKE to be awarded this scholarship, all awards are based off character and their alignment with the values we share within Pi Kappa Alpha. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship, please contact Austin Watson. The link to the application can be found at mostatepikes.com/truepikescholarship on our website. APPLICATION: CLICK HERE Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway Deadline: September 12, 2023 Amount: $2,500 and $1,000 awards given Details: Eligible: Age 17-24 Dr. Pepper is looking for students from age 17-24 can enter for a chance to win money for tuition. This is a sweepstakes scholarship and no purchase is necessary to enter. Application: Apply Here
Gates Scholarship Due: September 15, 2023 Amount: Full cost not covered by other financial aid Details: The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. To learn more watch this video. Eligibility:
A high school senior
From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
Pell-eligible
A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. *For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required. Application: Apply Here
Nike HSI Scholarship Program Application Due: September 15, 2023 Amount: $5,000 to $10,000, Details: The Nike HSI Scholarship Program is designed to empower young leaders who currently attend a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). An HSI is an institution of higher education with an undergraduate student enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic. Please reference the latest US Department of Education NCES list to confirm if an institution is designated as an HSI. Eligibility Requirements
Must be of Hispanic heritage
Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university that is officially designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) – as defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965. For more information, visit the US Department of Education NCES list.
Other
No documents are required for the successful submission of Phase I. In October, students selected to proceed in the application process will be required to submit their undergraduate transcript(s), financial aid award letter, and enrollment verification.
Questbridge Scholarship Program Due: September 26, 2023 Amount: Full-ride to one of the 45 college partners About: We are looking for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors. Amount: This full four-year scholarship (value of over $200,000) is for academically outstanding high school seniors from low-income backgrounds. 45 Partner colleges participate in Questbridge. (Example: Stanford, duke, Princeton, U. Penn, Yale, UChicago, Emory). Preferred Qualifications: Households earning approximately less than $65,000 for a family of four, Primarily A’s in challenging courses, Top 5-10% of the class, ACT score of 27 or higher (only if you have an ACT available). The application is holistic so do not let the ACT score hold you back from applying. Application: Apply Here
Book Lovers Scholarship Deadline: September 30, 2023 Amount: $500, awarded twice a year. Details: All high school students who have a passion for reading books. Application: Apply Here
Coca Cola Scholarship-Seniors only Deadline: Monday, October 2, 2023, 4pm. Details: The Coca Cola scholarship provides scholarships to high school seniors. It is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students who lead and serve and make a significant impact on their schools and communities. Requirements:
AES Engineering Scholarship Deadline: October 8, 2023 Amount: $500 Details: 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 by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. 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.
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Application: Apply Here Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) DUE: October 15, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Open to any 2022 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 2022.Selecting a recipient: 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. Questions? Contact [email protected] APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
Heisman High School Scholarship Due: October 17, 2023 by 3PM Amount: State Winners $1,000. National Winners $2,000-$10,000 Details: Students must be seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA. You must participate in at least one sport. You should be a leader in your school or the community and serve as a role model. The Heisman Trophy Trust is proud to award $128,000 in scholarships to the nation’s most accomplished and community-minded male and female senior scholar-athletes. With winners from every school, 100 State Winners, 12 of whom go on to be National Finalists, of which two are declared National Winners. Application: Apply here
THE OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. BETA OMEGA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP-5 scholarships available! DUE: October 20, 2023 AMOUNT: $2,000 DETAILS: The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Beta Omega Chapter has performed a long-standing tradition of awarding college scholarships to talented high school students who reside in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We will continue this noteworthy tradition by awarding five (5) $2,000.00 scholarships this year during the month of April. We are devoted to the mission of providing financial assistance to accomplished high school students desiring to enter college in the fall of 2023. APPLICATION: Click HERE for the application.
John T. Belcher Scholarship DUE: October 27, 2023 AMOUNT: $500 for high school finalist, $1,000 for regional winner, additional $1,500 for statewide winner DETAILS: Seniors may now apply for the John T. Belcher Scholarship established by the Missouri School Boards Association in his memory. A $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a student in each of MSBA’s 17 regions. Applicants are judged on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular activities and the quality of an essay. A statewide winner is selected from this group of regional winners and awarded an additional $1,500.
Please submit your completed application to your counselor no later than Friday, October 27th. APPLICATION: CLICK HERE FAQ: CLICK HERE
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Kansas City Chapter 57 Scholarship- 2 Scholarships awarded! DUE: November 3rd, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,500 DETAILS: To apply, applicants should be a graduating senior high school senior who has taken Manufacturing and/or Engineering courses at an accredited institution in the KC area, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants need to complete the scholarship application, submit an official transcript, and provide at least one(1)letter of recommendation from a high school faculty member. You may also submit up to (2) additional letters of recommendation from SME members and/or other faculty members at your school. The recommendation letter(s) should provide evidence/examples of the applicant’s exemplary integrity, ethics, initiative, service to others, and career potential. You will need to complete a short essay and demonstrate potential in the Engineering fields. FOR APPLICATION:https://forms.gle/PJjwcUPVmyZWbTWP7 ELKS Local and National ELKS Academic Scholarships- 5-6 Scholarships awarded! DUE: National- November 13th, Local- November 15th 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 -$10,000 DETAILS: To apply, applicants should list all community and volunteer service conducted through your high school years, list honors, awards, and certifications of participation through school or other organizations, involvement in activities where you demonstrated leadership, ask your counselor to complete a Counselor's Report, A well-written essay related to your involvement in an organization and how it influenced you and your plans for the future (use good grammar and word choice.) INSTRUCTIONS:Must print out scholarships application and deliver (mail or deliver) to Elks Lodge at 7010 North Cherry in Gladstone for $4,000 local scholarship. Students who complete the online Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship will automatically be in competition for the state and national scholarships. Scholarships are completed online, your counselor will be required to complete the Counselor's Report, once completed it needs to be Printed, placed in an envelope and seal, and forwarded to the student. This will be included in the hard-copy printed application turned into the Lodge. APPLICATION:HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ELKS National Scholarship FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS CLICK HERE
The Schoolhouse Connection Youth Leadership And Scholarship Program DUE: NOVEMBER 24, 2023 AMOUNT: $2,500 DETAILS: As one of the nation’s only national scholarship programs specifically serving youth with experiences of homelessness, the SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Program seeks to serve students with great need who have a drive to pursue higher education. We believe that education is key in overcoming homelessness and it is our goal to provide the supportive environment necessary for students to succeed in higher education and the workforce. Eligibility:
You are currently residing in the United States. Note: undocumented applicants are eligible.
You will begin college (four year, community college, or trade school) for the First Time in 2024 (not including dual enrollment courses)
You experienced homelessness in the last six years
NEXTLEVEL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Nov. 30, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The Chicago family law firm NextLevel Law believes in making a positive impact in its community. Founding attorney Daniel Hernandez built his legal practice on the values of accessibility, integrity, respect, and transparency. Through the NextLevel Student Scholarship, NextLevel Law hopes to make higher education more accessible to college students who demonstrate academic excellence. The $1,000 NextLevel Student Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DUE: Nov. 30, 2023 (Please see National Honor Society IN ADVANCE of the deadline!) AMOUNT: $3,200-$25,000 DETAILS: Must be a senior and an active member of the Winnetonka HS National Honor Society. Applicants must have outstanding character, academics, club/extra-curricular activity involvement, community service, etc. If you are interested in being nominated for the NHS Scholarship program, please see Winnetonka's National Honor Society Advisor - APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
AGC of Missouri Education Foundation Scholarship ProgramMultiple Scholarships Awarded DUE: Dec 31, 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000- $2,000 DETAILS: The Associated General Contractors of Missouri, the leading voice in the construction industry, represents and serves construction contractors and industry related companies dedicated to skill, integrity, and responsibility. The Association works with the community it serves to build a strong, positive construction business climate. ELIGIBILITY: 1. College Scholarship- Applicants MUST attend a Missouri college, university, or other eligible school or such an institution which is located in a state contiguous to Missouri, on a full time basis. Applicants field of study MUST be in construction or a construction related field. 2. Skilled Trades/ Vo-Tech Scholarship- Applicants MUST attend a Department of Labor registered Apprenticeship Program or pursuing a program requiring one academic year or more for certification at an institution in Missouri or which is located in a state contiguous to Missouri, on a full time basis. 3. Graduating high school seniors and college students attending accredited universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational, or technical schools, and DOL registered Apprenticeship programs are eligible to apply. Vocational and technical school students MUST be pursuing a program requiring one academic year or more for certification. Only apprentices or students pursing certification in skilled trades related to construction will be considered for the Skilled Trades/ Vo-Tech Scholarship. 4. Applicants MUST desire a career in the construction industry upon graduation. Eligibility is not limited to students pursuing technical degrees. The AGC of Missouri Education Foundation retains the right to determine if a major or program in which the student is enrolled meets this eligibility requirement. 5. Applicant MUST be a U.S. citizen or documented permanent resident of the United States (i.e. must possess a "permanent resident" card). APPLICATION: For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE.
MISSOURI STATE SOCIETY DAUGHTER OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION (MSSDAR) SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: Jan 1, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies (see below) DETAILS: Below is a listing of scholarships which are offered by the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. To learn more about these scholarships and how you can apply, simply download the following forms and scholarship instruction sheet. Please read and follow the instructions and information provided under the "MSSDAR Scholarship" section on this page and the "Scholarship Information and Instructions" page. If you have questions concerning MSSDAR Scholarships, please contact the scholarship state chair listed on the application instruction page.
MSSDAR Scholarship - A one-time preferred amount of $2,000.00 is awarded to a student pursuing a degree of his/her choice. This scholarship is offered to a graduating Missouri high school senior who plans to attend an accredited college or university in Missouri.
Irene and Leeta Wagy Memorial Scholarship - A one-time preferred amount of $1,000.00 is awarded to a woman pursuing a degree in education.
Dorothy Poikert Memorial Scholarship - A one-time preferred amount of $500.00 is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in business.
Roberta Casteel Capps American History Scholarship - A one-time preferred amount of $1,000.00 is awarded to a student who will have a concentrated study of a minimum of twenty-four credit hours in American History and Government while in college. This scholarship is available to seniors in high school through juniors in college.
APPLICATION:HERE KELLY LUTZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DUE: January 10, 2023 AMOUNT: $2,500-$10,000 DETAILS: High school senior planning to attend college who have lost at least one parent (biological or non) to cancer, have an interest in education, arts, environment, math, or science; show service involvement in the community, church, school, or other non-curricular activity; and demonstrate financial need. APPLICATION: For application and more information CLICK HERE
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Deadline: January 10, 2024 Amount: Up to $35,000 over 4 years Details: The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) perpetuates the memory of Jackie Robinson by providing generous four-year scholarships and comprehensive support services to highly motivated college students with financial needs to ensure their success and further develop their leadership potential. ELIGIBILITY: • Be a graduating, minority high school senior; • Be a United States citizen; • Present evidence of financial need; • Demonstrate a record of academic excellence; • Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service; • Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United Statesbased college or university; • Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
Online Application Components: • One recommendation; • Demographic information; • High school information, including a high school transcript; • College plans; • Four essays; • Activities, honors, and distinctions; • Completion of CSS profile; • Test scores (AP, IB, PSAT, ACT, or SAT) if applicable. APPLICATION: APPLY HERE SevenDays Essay Competition-5 scholarships awarded DUE: January. 12th, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The SevenDays Essay Competition is open to high school seniors who have shown leadership in their communities by creating and/or managing service projects that spread ripples of kindness. Seniors are asked to write an essay describing their projects and provide photos or short videos. Each year, SevenDays awards five $1,000 scholarships. APPLICATION: Apply Here. Greater KC Crime Stoppers & Metro Chiefs & Sheriffs Assoc. Scholarship DUE: Jan 15, 2024 AMOUNT: $2,000 DETAILS: The Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers/TIPS Hotline and the Metropolitan Chiefs and Sheriffs Association are sponsoring a scholarship contest for high school seniors in MO and KS. Two winners, one from MO, and one from KS, will each receive a $2,000 scholarship. You must be a senior of good character with no criminal background to be eligible. He/she must be recommended, in writing, by at least two faculty members. The recommendation must state the students accomplishments, GPA, class standing, activities, and the reasons he/she deserves this award. The recommendations should be no longer that two typewritten pages. Each student entered must also submit a typed essay of 750 to 1,000 words on the included topic. (Please see link below for application and submission details) APPLICATION: Application can be downloaded HERE GP M.A.D.E. FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: JANUARY 15, 2024 AMOUNT: Up to $2,000, renewable DETAILS: The GP M.A.D.E. foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”) started by Coach Gary Pinkel, is a non-profit 501c(3) organization, established to provide financial assistance to young people facing difficult challenges. To be eligible for a scholarship, an individual must:
Show financial need.
Possess the motivation to succeed.
Be of good character.
Additionally, students must:
Be under the age of 20
Be a Missouri resident
Attend a college/trade school in the state of Missouri
Be a US Citizen
APPLICATION:CLICK HERE GILBERT BALDERRAMA MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Jan 15, 2024 AMOUNT: Unknown DETAILS: Applicant must be a minority high school senior in a Missouri Public High School who has been accepted to college. As an attachment, please answer the following question: “Why do you think you deserve to be awarded the scholarship?” As attachments, include one recent letter of recommendation from either (an) administrator/counselor/teacher or other non-relative. APPLICATION: For application and more information CLICK HERE
MISSOURI BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION (MBA) SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Jan 15, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS:
A completed application.
Two letters of recommendation.
An essay no longer than three pages. Please see the application for subjects that must be addressed
A transcript showing your current GPA. Transcript should include the most recent completed semester/quarter.
Applicants must submit all materials by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a Missouri resident.
Must be currently attending a Missouri college, university or accredited tech/trade school or be a graduating high school senior who has been admitted to a Missouri institution of higher learning.
Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a broadcast/digital media or related curriculum, which provides training and expertise applicable to a broadcast/digital media operation.
Must be a full-time student for every semester the scholarship is awarded. Full-time status requires enrollment in at least 12 credit hours.
Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent, which must be maintained for each semester of the scholarship.
APPLICATION:CLICK HERE MISSOURI JCI SENATE SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: Jan 19, 2024 AMOUNT: $500- $1,000 DETAILS: This year JCI offers a $500 State scholarship and a $1,000 National scholarship to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens graduating from U.S. accredited schools, and plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually will be at the discretion of the United States JCI Senate Foundation. They must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. The Missouri JCI Senate scholarships are highly selective based on not only academics but also special emphasis for demonstrating leadership aptitude for the future.
All applications should be submitted (mailed) no later than Jan 19th, 2024 to: Wendy Cox 16509 Winter Leaf Dr. Wildwood, MO 63011 *Each application must include a checklist (provided below), there is one application for students attending colleges/universities, there is another application for students attending Vocational Schools *See below* APPLICATION:MO JCI Senate Scholarship HERE MO JCI Senate VOCATIONAL Scholarship HERE Checklist HERE Diversity Advancement Scholarship- 2 Scholarships awarded! DUE: January, 19, 2024 AMOUNT: $20,000 Varies DETAILS: To apply, applicants should be a high school student planning to enroll in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program, a rising second-year college student in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program; or a technical school or community college student who has completed high school or its equivalent and intends to transfer to a NAAB-accredited architecture program INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants need to complete the scholarship application, A comprehensive essay that tells us how you see the potential of architecture to improve communities and how this influences your passion for becoming an architect. Be sure to include examples of how your current involvement or past experiences and how you see the possibilities for shaping your path forward in service to society through architecture. (1,200 words)
A professional resume, Two letters of recommendation, A portfolio (3-5 creative works, do not have to be architecture-specific) APPLICATION: Application Here!
2024 THETA BOULE SCHOLARS PROGRAM DUE: JANUARY 19, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,250 DETAILS: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Theta Boule is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2024 Theta Boule Scholars Program Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to African American male students from the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area who will be graduating from high school in the spring of 2024 with plans to attend an accredited, 4-year college or university in the fall of 2024. This is a $1,250 scholarship that is eligible to be renewed for up to four years. Eligible candidates must demonstrate high academic achievement by evidencing a minimum of a 3.6 cumulative GPA and a minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT score of 1560. In addition to high academic achievement, each candidate must also demonstrate school leadership, community leadership and achievement in either arts, music, sports or STEM related fields. Applications must be submitted along with the candidate’s high school transcript and recommendation from the candidate’s guidance counselor or equivalent on or before January 19, 2024, to: Theta Boule Attn: Donald Maxwell 4700 Belleview Ave., Suite 404 Kansas City, MO 64112 APPLICATION CRITERIA:CLICK HERE APPLICATION:CLICK HERE COUNSELOR REPORT:CLICK HERE
THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: JANUARY 31, 2024 AMOUNT: Tuition, fees, on-campus housing and meals at one of our Partner Colleges DETAILS: We created our Opportunity Scholarship for undocumented students who live in states where they effectively have no access to college – either because they face paying out-of-state tuition or because their state will simply not admit them into its universities. We call these states locked-out states (Missouri is included). The Opportunity Scholarship Award will cover your tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meals at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $80,000 for a bachelor’s degree. The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria – including continuous full-time enrollment.
MISSOURI NEA - EDUCATORS RISING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Jan 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: This scholarship was established to encourage and support high school students wishing to become teachers. Applicants must be a Missouri high school senior planning to attend a college with an education or pre-education program to pursue a career in teaching, and a member of the Educator Rising Association. Applicants must be in the top 20% of their class, and if 18, be a registered voter. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
FOSSI SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: JANUARY 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $40,000 scholarship to HBCU; $10,000/year for 4 years DETAILS: Are you interested in becoming a Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) scholar in 2023? FOSSI is intended for high school students who have interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other related chemical-industry fields. Must be planning to attend an HBCU to meet requirements and must stay at an HBCU for the entirety of your college education. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONS DUE: JANUARY 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 cash prize and all-expenses-paid weekend to a symposium on race at Princeton University DETAILS: The Princeton Prize in Race Relations recognizes and rewards high school students who have had a significant positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities through their volunteer efforts. Each of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations recipients receives an award of $1,000 and is invited to participate in a Symposium on Race. During the symposium, recipients will have the opportunity to meet and learn from other Princeton Prize recipients from across the country and to speak with others engaged in racial justice work and scholarship. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
MISSOURI CONSERVATION AGENTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Feb 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: 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. APPLICATION: For application and more information click here HISPANIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DUE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies (average award is $1,000) DETAILS: For more than 38 years, the Hispanic Development Fund Scholarship program has encouraged Hispanic youth to attend college and accomplish their personal goals by awarding more than 4,900 scholarships totaling over $8 million to Kansas City-area students.
To qualify for an HDF Scholarship, students must:
Be of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage.
Be high school seniors, graduating from a Greater Kansas City metropolitan area high school. (The Greater Kansas City metropolitan area is generally defined as Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson and Wyandotte counties.)
Attend/have attended a Greater Kansas City metropolitan area high school for the last three years prior to graduation.
Accepted or enrolled in a fully accredited college or university and working toward an associate, trade/certificate, bachelor or graduate degree.
Enroll or be enrolled as a full-time student. (A minimum 12 credit hours for undergraduate and 9 credit hours for graduate. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed for students not planning to enroll full time.)
U.S. Citizenship/Residency is not required.
Scholarship applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:
Proven academic merit as reflected in GPA and answer to essay question.
Demonstrated need for financial assistance as exhibited by family’s gross income, size of family, and other financial need.
Demonstrated community involvement as reflected in this application.
Applications are reviewed anonymously by the scholarship review committee.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Foundation Scholarships DUE: Feb 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500-$2,600 DETAILS: ESA International is an organization founded in 1929 and is a premier leadership and service organization bringing volunteers together in programs and projects that make a positive difference to the community. The foundation offers more than 140 scholarships this year for students in the US, as well as internationally, who meet the criteria of individual endowments. APPLICATION: For more information and to apply click HERE
Kansas Kiwanis Foundation ScholarshipsDUE: Feb. 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500-$1,000 DETAILS: This year the Kansas Kiwanis Foundation will award 35 scholarships to Kansas High School and College students worth $20,700.00 to assist them with their education. Scholarship Applications must be postmarked no later than Thursday, February 1, 2024. Applications are reviewed and recommendations are made to the Board in March. Recipients are notified following the Board decision. Monies are sent in August to the institution to which the applicant will be attending once the award requirements are met by the recipient. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE to download the application
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF KANSAS CITY NORTHLAND HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP DUE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The Soroptimist International of Kansas City Northland Healthcare Scholarship provides an annual scholarship for a young woman going into her first year in the 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 is 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)
MISSOURI DECA SCHOLARSHIPS - Several scholarships available! DUE: Feb 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 each DETAILS: The Foundation for Missouri DECA provides scholarships for members of Missouri DECA who plan to continue their studies in marketing, finance, hospitality, management, entrepreneurship, business administration, or a related field at an accredited two or four year college or university. The official Missouri DECA Scholarship Application must be used to apply for scholarships for which one is eligible. Students are able to apply for multiple scholarships, if eligible. Please review the requirements for each scholarship. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION Completed applications must be postmarked by February 3, 2023. All applicants must be graduating seniors.
UMKC- Marion H. Bloch Scholars Program DUE: Feb 5, 2024 AMOUNT: Full tuition and fees for up to five years DETAILS: This scholarship supports local students with achievements in academics, leadership and community engagement. REQUIRMENTS: 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
APPLICATION: Click HERE for more information and to apply. TEXTING AND DRIVING PREVENTION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: FEBRUARY 9 2023 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: This is a $1,000 scholarship opportunity that is intended to spur creative solutions to the distracted driving epidemic that is affecting the entire country. To enter, please write a 750-word essay that explores the ways that you can prevent yourself and other people from texting behind the wheel. Besides discussing your personal relationship with this issue, we want you to outline solutions and prevention tips to improve the safety of everyone on the road. REQUIREMNETS:
Be about to enroll or currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program, or community college in the United States. High school students may apply if they have been accepted to an accredited college or university.
MISSOURI PTA TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP – Renewable for 4 years!! DUE: Feb 9, 2023 AMOUNT: $500.00 DETAILS: Have a higher than average scholastic standing, have an outstanding potential aptitude for teaching (good character and personality), show financial need, plan to enroll into a Missouri college/university to be a teacher. All applications due in Winnetonka Counseling by the Feb 8 deadline. One Winnetonka applicant will be chosen and submitted by the Feb 9 deadline. APPLICATION: HERE
MISSOURI STEM SIGNING DAY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Just like signing days for athletes, Missouri STEM Signing Day celebrates Missouri high school seniors as they make their commitments to study a STEM field in a 2-year, 4-year or technical college. This program recognizes outstanding students across the state who are inspired by STEM and dedicated to pursuing a STEM career pathway in postsecondary education and beyond, and raises awareness of companies in Missouri for future career opportunities that they and others can pursue. ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a 2024 graduating high school senior
Must attend high school in Missouri – public, private, or charter
Planning to attend a Missouri 2-year, 4-year or technical college in Fall 2024
Planning to pursue a STEM career path in college – either full degree or certificate program
Elizabeth Spelman Health Career Scholarship - 12 Scholarships awarded! DUE: February 20th, 2024 @ 3:00pm AMOUNT: $2,000 each DETAILS: Can be used towards tuition, fees, and/or books. To apply, applicants must be a high schools senior, entering college or university in fall of 2024 with a declared major in a health-related curriculum. INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the application form and mail it by the deadline, send in a transcript Encouraged to type the application and submit a typed essay. Attach transcript of grades THROUGH December, copy of your ACT score, one essay to application. Send to Elizabeth Spelman Health Career Scholarship Saint Luke’s North Hospital Renita Mountz, Administration 5830 NW Barry Road Kansas City, MO 64154 APPLICATION: Application is available Here
KC SCHOLARS - For juniors and freshmen! DUE: Feb 24, 2023 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS: See below. Click here to visit the KC Scholars Website for application and other important information.
Traditional (11th grader): High school 11th graders can apply for up to $10,000/year for up to six years. Students must enroll in college full-time beginning the fall semester immediately following high school graduation at one of the 19 colleges or universities in the KC Scholars network. Students are also required to complete GPA and graduation requirements their senior year in order to receive the scholarship the first year of college. The scholarship will be sent directly to the college or university of enrollment. To remain eligible once enrolled in college, students must meet minimum annual requirements and complete a short renewal application each year. Annually, 250 awards will be made. APPLICATION: HERE
College Savings Match (9th grader): High school 9th graders can apply to receive a 1-to-1 match on contributions into a 529 college savings account. The maximum match granted is $1,000, but an additional $400 is available in incentives for completing key college-ready milestones in high school. This is a one-time award. Students must enroll in college full-time the fall immediately following high school graduation. The scholarship will be sent directly to the college or university of enrollment. For more information please email [email protected]. APPLICATION: HERE
GREATER KANSAS CITY PFLAG/GLSEN SCHOLARSHIP-3 scholarships available DUE: Feb 28, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 each DETAILS: The Kansas City chapters of PFLAG and GLSEN have joined to support young people in furthering their education. They have establish scholarships for graduating high school students in the Greater Kansas City area who identify as LGBTQ+. The organizations will provide three $1000 scholarships 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. APPLICATION DETAILS: Students will complete an online application AND a short essay (approximately 500-1000 words) on the following prompt: Describe (a) how you would like to see the climate for LGBQ+ youth improve in the next five years and (b) describe what role you will play in making this happen. Draw from your own insights, intentions, and strengths in your writing. APPLICATION:HERE
Central Bank of the Midwest-20 scholarships available Due: February 28, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,500 DETAILS: Must have a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated balance of academic, sports, work experience and/or community engagement. Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,500 each. Non-renewable. APPLICATION: Go HERE for the application CENTRIQ HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Feb. 29, 2024 AMOUNT: $5,000 DETAILS: Centriq is an accelerated IT Career Program that prepares students for a career in cybersecurity and coding. We specialize in educating people with little or no IT experience and prepare them for a career in IT in just 4 months. We only teach the skills you need for a technology career. Centeriq is looking to award a high school senior who loves technology and wants to pursue a career in the technology industry. The award recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship toward tuition for either Centeriq’s Cloud & Security Specialist Program or the Full Stack Coding Program. ELIGIBILITY:
Must currently be a high school senior.
Have taken at least one technology or computer related class in high school.
Continue your education beyond high school in Centriq’s Career Track program.
MSPE WESTERN CHAPTER 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DUE: FEBRUARY 29, 2024 AMOUNT: Two $3,000 scholarships DETAILS: This scholarship is provided for graduating high school seniors who have a genuine interest in engineering and are preparing to attend an approved school of engineering. ELIGIBILITY:
Be a high school senior
Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application
Have at least a 3.0 grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale) for the 10th and 11th grades
Have at least a minimum score on the American College Testing Program (ACT) test of 29 in Math and 25 in English. Equivalent minimum SAT scores of 950 in Math and 750 in English are also acceptable.
Must enroll in an engineering program that has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET-EAC) at one of the following state institutions or a Pre-Engineering Program at a College or University that has a working agreement to transfer credits with one of the names schools listed below.
Deadline for submittal to Chapter Scholarship Committee Chair is February 29, 2024. Contact information for scholarship chair: Steve Pellegrino, P.E. 137 SE Riley St. Blue Springs, Missouri 64064 Phone: (816) 797-5694 E-mail: [email protected] APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
MISSOURI COURAGE SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500-$2,000 DETAILS: The deadline is March 1. Last year the Missouri Courage Scholarship (MCS) awarded more than $75,000 to students from across the state who demonstrated their courage and commitment to LGBTQ+ people in their schools and communities. This year the Missouri Courage Scholarship will award up to $15,000 to qualified students in the form of four awards:
GLSEN Greater Kansas City Courage Award
Rural Courage Award
Missouri Courage Award
Trans Courage Award
Please visit our website to learn more about each of the awards and the requirements for applicants. MCS acknowledges, affirms, and rewards the courage of those graduating seniors who have demonstrated their willingness to work for change in their community to advance the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) people and other historically marginalized groups. APPLICATION: Application and information are available HERE.
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The Excellence in Education $1,000 Scholarship is open to all high school seniors in the North Kansas City School District. The student/nominee should complete their application form and their principal, teacher, or counselor should complete another. Detailed instructions are included on the application form. APPLICATION: In SSC from Ms. Waskowiak or Counselor
MISSOURI FBLA SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS: Missouri FBLA is pleased to offer scholarships that reward students for not only their academic achievement but also for their involvement in FBLA activities. While the number and the amount may change, the following scholarships are available to outstanding business students who will attend or currently attend a Missouri college or university: Eligibility requirements and information about the application process can be found on the application form. One application will be used for the following scholarships:
JoAnne Newcomer Scholarship
Charles A. Newman Scholarship
Other scholarships, as available
APPLICATION:HERE Missouri Gaming Association Project 21 Scholarship- 4 Scholarships Available DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,500 - $2,500 DETAILS: The Missouri Gaming Association is announcing the Project 21 Scholarship Program. The goal of this program is to not only inform our youth that it is not permissible in Missouri for persons under the age of 21 to gamble in a casino, but also to educate them about the dangers and consequences associated with underage gambling. Project 21 provides students an opportunity to disseminate their message by writing an article or creating a poster or video addressing the issue of underage gambling. APPLICATION: More info and to apply click HERE
Masonic Merit Scholarship DUE: March 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000-$16,000 DETAILS: Available to students graduating this year from a Missouri high school, seeking to attend an accredited institution of higher education anywhere. $1,000/year - $16,000 scholarship available to students in any degree program. APPLICATION: Go HERE
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation DUE: March 1, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS: The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides need-based scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who attend college or career training. Our mission is simple: We Honor Marines by Educating Their Children. To learn more visit: www.mcsf.org. APPLICATION: Go HERE
THE HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP DUE: March 1, 2023 AMOUNT: Up to $7,500 each semester DETAILS: The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to eight consecutive semesters. Free workshops, free brokerage accounts, and free study abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Eligibility:
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.
Must have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
Must enroll at an eligible four-year college or university following high school graduation.
Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.
Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024 until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation.
Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax purposes must not have exceeded $100,000.
VIRGINIA WHITSITT SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $2,000 DETAILS: For students graduating from NKC Schools and going into teaching. The Virginia Whitsitt Memorial Scholarship Fund program provides annual scholarships to graduating seniors in honor of Helen Virginia Whitsitt. The scholarships are focused on students interested in pursuing a career in teaching and demonstrating financial need. While preference may be given to those seeking teaching careers at the elementary level, all applications will be considered. APPLICATION: Apply through Greater Kansas City Scholarship Foundation CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION LINKS SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 1, 2024 DETAILS: The Greater Kansas City (MO) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated seeks to recognize and reward academic excellence and promote and support students pursuing post-secondary education. ELIGIBILITY:
African American descent
Currently enrolled in a Kansas City Metropolitan-area high school
Graduating senior who has completed their first semester
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 weighted scale, and
NOT related to a member of the Links organization.
JOHN A. GRINDEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- Winnetonka Specific! DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: The John A. Grindel Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the values of John A. Grindel including his commitment to community and his love of learning. Scholarships from the John A. Grindel Memorial Scholarship Fund shall be for post-secondary education to graduating seniors from Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, Missouri. ELIGIBILITY:
Be a graduating senior from Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, Missouri.
Accepted to a public or private college, university, or technical school.
Be an active member in one or more of the following school programs: athletic team (player or manager), band, debate team or drama/theater club.
Be involved in community service above the required hours needed for graduation.
MISSOURI BANKERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - Several scholarships available! DUE: Mar 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: MBA established the Missouri Bankers Foundation in 1985 to provide funding for college scholarships for high school students planning to pursue banking-related college degrees. The foundation solicits and manages investments and distributes funds to support continuing education for Missouri bankers and students preparing for a career in the banking industry. Seven $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors from MBA Regions 3 – 7 (one scholarship per region). Willis W. Alexander (1919-1985) was a career banker and a past president of both the American Bankers Association and MBA. Candidates must complete and submit the Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship application. APPLICATION: HERE
CHILDREN OF WARRIORS NATIONAL PRESIDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 1, 2024 AMOUNT: Fifteen $5,000 scholarships DETAILS: It is important to acknowledge the sacrifices of our servicemembers who preserve our freedom, but that is not enough. The sacrifices of the children of those who served should also be honored. Providing funds to assist these children so they can pursue higher education is a concrete way of showing how much we, as a nation, care. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship to support the children of our warriors. These scholarships are awarded to 15 students annually who excel in academics and volunteer in their communities. ELIGIBILITY: Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion, listed below.
UMKC- Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program DUE: March 1st, 2024 AMOUNT: Full tuition and fees for up to five years DETAILS: 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. ELIGIBILITY:
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
APPLCIATION: Click HEREfor more information and to apply.
Ryan Grace Memorial Scholarship. Due: March 3, 2024 Amount: $20,000 between 3 scholarships DETAILS: This memorial scholarship is set up to honor Ryan Grace who was 3 years old when she was taken from us far too soon in a Sept. 2017 auto accident. The idea is to help assist a student(s) who either directly or their family has been affected by organ/tissue donation. This is a 4 year scholarship; assuming the student attends a post-secondary institution for 4 years, we will pay each year of their attendance. The total amount given to each graduating class is $20,000. Awarded scholarship funds will be paid directly to the post-secondary education institution of choice. This includes (but is not limited to) colleges, universities, and technical/trade schools. Up to 3 students per year will be awarded. APPLICATION:HERE
UNICO NATIONAL - KANSAS CITY CHAPTER, INC-Several scholarships! DUE: March 4, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000-$3,000 DETAILS: These scholarships are for students with Italian-American heritage. Each year the UNICO-Kansas City Chapter awards competitive scholarships to metropolitan Kansas City area high school seniors. Last year, UNICO – Kansas City Chapter awarded $50,000 to worthy high school seniors. The criteria for selection by the Scholarship Committee is equally weighted between scholastic achievements, community service, and financial need. Please visit the UNICO website, www.unicokc.org, for more information and a copy of the application. APPLICATIONS: Applications available HERE.
MISSOURI ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIP - 5 Scholarships awarded! DUE: Mar 5, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Applicant must be attending a 2-year or 4-year university after high school, have a current 2.5 GPA, and have a 500-750 word essay on one of these topics: 1. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? 2. In what ways have you championed/embraced diversity and inclusion in your life and how will you apply those values to your college experience? Hint - type your essay on a word document ahead of time, and copy and paste it into the application. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE.
PLATTE-CLAY COUNTY COOPERATIVE SCHOLARSHIP3 Scholarships Awarded! DUE: Mar 8, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: To apply for this scholarship the applicant must be a member or a PCEC member family and permanently reside within PCEC’s service area. The applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 25 and be accepted or enrolled in a two or four year accredited college or trade school. The scholarship will be paid directly to the financial aid office of the school in which the applicant is enrolled and credited to the account of the recipient. Immediate family members of the Platte-Clay employee group, affiliated companies and the Board of Directors are not eligible to participate in the scholarship awards program. APPLICATION:HERE. Application requires an uploaded digital photo. MOACAC INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 8, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The MOACAC International Student Scholarship is specifically for non-US students living in Missouri who will graduate at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year and who will enroll in a MOACAC college or university for the Fall 2024 semester. (This includes undocumented students and/or international students studying in the United States on an educational VISA.) APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
MISSOURI WOMEN'S GOLF EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: Mar 9, 2024 AMOUNT: Last year they awarded $13,000 in scholarships to players of all levels! DETAILS: A female high school senior living in Missouri who has outstanding golf performance which includes her overall high school record and gold achievements. Applicants will be required to submit transcripts, application, essays, and letters of recommendation. APPLICATION: For more information and application CLICK HERE Business Women of Missouri Scholarship DUE: March 15, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies $1,000 average DETAILS: Show evidence of acceptance into an accredited program or course of study. Present a plan which identifies goals and objectives. For more information go HERE. APPLICATION: Go HERE
THE HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP- 10 Missouri Scholarships! DUE: March 15, 2024 AMOUNT: $10,000 each or up to $25,000 DETAILS: Through the generosity of its Members, the Association has awarded more than $125 million in privately funded need-based scholarships to more than 22,000 young people over the past 31 years in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. It has also become a leading resource for information about teenagers, resiliency, and nonprofit best practices. 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 junior or senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2024-25 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 (65,000 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; and
Be a United States citizen
APPLICATION: To learn more and to start your application - CLICK HERE ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of KANSAS CITY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP DUE: March 15th, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies $1,000+ DETAILS: 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 2023. We are a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization that has served the unmet needs of children and adults in the Kansas City area for the past 36 years. We are pleased to have the resources to assist worthy high school seniors to realize their dream of attending a post-secondary school Application Details:, Minimum GPA of 3.0, must submit via email Official High School Transcripts, ACT or SAT score, One letter of recommendation from a counselor or high school teacher, One letter of recommendation from another adult (non-family member). APPLICATION: CLICK HERE Questbridge College Match Program(for Juniors) Deadline: March 20, 2024 DETAILS: The 2024 College Prep Scholars Program application is now open! We are looking for high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors. Be sure to review carefully: Eligibility | Academic Achievement | Financial Qualifications | Personal Circumstances | FAQs Application:HERE>
WOMEN LEGISLATORS OF MISSOURI SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 22, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Members of the Women Legislators of Missouri sponsor this scholarship program for young women graduating high school in Missouri. This is a one time $1,000 scholarship. 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
I-35 CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP - Several Scholarships! DUE: March 29, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: The I-35 Cattlemen’s Association would like to offer multiple $500 scholarships to graduating seniors. The scholarship guidelines and application are enclosed. APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
Black Achievers Society Scholarship Due: March 30, 2024 Amount: $1,000 DETAILS: Each year the Black Achievers Society awards scholarships to area high school students. We provide 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. We encourage students to apply who best meet the following scholarship criteria:
academic achievement
extracurricular activities
community/civic involvement
financial need
Further information found at this website: https://www.blackachieverskc.org/scholars-scholarship/ Application: Here
LOCKHEED MARTIN STEM SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 31, 2024, 3:00PM DETAILS: Each year, the STEM Scholarship Program awards $10,000 to 200 recipients studying engineering or computer science at a 4-year college or university. Recipients may renew the scholarship up to three times for a total potential value of $40,000 per student. ELIGIBILITY:
Be U.S. Citizens
Be high school seniors, freshmen or sophomore undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.5
Be majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the upcoming academic year
Demonstrate financial need
Be willing to consider internship opportunities with Lockheed Martin
Hawthorn Bank Scholarship 4 scholarships awarded!!! DUE: March 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Hawthorn Bank is proud to announce we are offering four $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors for the class of 2024. For questions contact Cynthia Glasscock at [email protected] or 660-890-3003. APPLICATION: Click HERE to download the application.
CHANDLER/TURNER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: MARCH 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $500-$2,000 DETAILS:
The descendants of James and Ellen Turner Chandler would like to award scholarships for this up-and-coming academic school years, in honor of our deceased family members. The scholarships fall into categories derived from the vocations of the Chandler Turner siblings who have passed on.
The Marvin W. Chandler & James Chandler Jr. scholarships will be chosen for an athlete that has shown great leadership, commitment to academics and outstanding sportsmanship.
The Eldora Chandler Gray & Roger L. Chandler scholarships will be awarded to those youth that are community leaders/education majors.
The Teola Chandler Tillman scholarship is for a young person with the compassion to help and interested in the medical field with a strong emphasis in nursing.
ELIGIBILITY:
A graduating senior from high school.
African American heritage.
Possess an acceptance letter to an accredited post-secondary institution. The qualified types of schools are: vocational, community or university.
Lives in the Greater Kansas City, Kansas or Kansas City, Missouri area.
BOOM AND BUCKET’S SCHOLARSHIPSeveral Scholarships! DUE: March 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Boom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery themed program. This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months. The program can be at a college or a trade school anywhere in the United States or Canada. Application Details: To apply, students must write a 500+ word essay or record a 2-minute video explaining who you are and what makes you excited about the heavy equipment space. APPLICATION: CLICK HERE
NATIONAL JEWISH COMMITTEE EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: MARCH 31, 2024 AMOUNT: Four $3,000 scholarships, Varies DETAILS: The National Jewish Committee on Scouting will award scholarships to Eagle Scouts who best meet these qualifications.
Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or venturing crew.
Have received the Eagle Scout Award.
Be an active member of a synagogue and possess the Ner Tamid or Etz Chaim religious emblem.
Have demonstrated practical citizenship in your synagogue, school, scouting unit and community.
Be enrolled in an accredited high school and in your final year at the time of selection.
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: March 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,250 - $2,000 DETAILS: The CBC Spouses Essay contest provides academically talented and highly motivated high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to address a topic that embodies some of our communities’ most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses, and opinion. Contestants should identify as African-American or Black. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE.
GREATER KC OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION (GKCOA) SCHOLARSHIPSeveral Scholarships! DUE: Mar 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Scholarships are available for current high school seniors involved in at least one of the following sports programs: football, volleyball, girls’ basketball, and/or boys’ basketball. Students must have a 2.50 GPA or higher and intending to enroll in a college, university or technical school. For more information about GKCOA and the scholarship, CLICK HERE. This is a one-time, $500 scholarship. APPLICATION: HERE
Automobile Dealers Association of Greater KC Scholarship DUE: March 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $2,000 (potentially per year) DETAILS: To qualify you must be planning to pursue a degree in the automotive field, have a 2.75 GPA, complete community service and work during your high school time. Students who receive the award will be eligible to reapply each year for up to four years. APPLICATION: Click HERE
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship DUE: March 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,250- $2,000 DETAILS: The CBC Spouses Essay Contest Scholarship provides academically talented and highly motivated African American or Black high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to address a topic that embodies some of our communities' most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses, and opinion. Submissions are judged by a special committee or CBC spouses. APPLICATION: Application can be found HERE
GLADSTONE ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP - Several Scholarships! DUE: Mar 31, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000-$1500 each DETAILS: Several scholarships will be awarded including scholarships for college, community college, and trade schools. You must be a current student at one of the following schools: North Kansas City, Oak Park, Staley, St. Pius X or Winnetonka.. APPLICATION: Application here. All completed applications, along with an electronic copy of the transcript to be submitted online.
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: MARCH 1, 2024April 1, 2024 -Extended Deadline AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: The Excellence in Education $1,000 Scholarship is open to all high school seniors in the North Kansas City School District. The student/nominee should complete their application form and their principal, teacher, or counselor should complete another. Detailed instructions are included on the application form. APPLICATION: In SSC from Ms. Waskowiak or Counselor
MISSOURI UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS- Several Scholarships! DUE: April 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000-2,000 DETAILS: Each year the Missouri United Methodist Foundation offers scholarship awards through several college scholarship funds. Applicants should be a resident of Missouri and a member of a United Methodist Church. Application materials available directly from the MUMF website. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE for application information.
Northwest Missouri Financial Women Scholarship - Two Scholarships! DUE: April 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: To be eligible for this scholarship, interested applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must be female
Must be a graduating high school senior
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Application must be free of spelling/grammatical errors
Must plan on attending an accredited school or university
Must plan to obtain a business or finance degree.
Applicants must complete the application and submit it along with a copy of their transcript and a letter of recommendation from a mentor/professional with a good knowledge of the applicant’s character. The scholarship funds will be awarded directly to the recipient’s school or university. APPLICATION: Click HERE
Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest DUE: April 1, 2024 AMOUNT: $5,000- $500 DETAILS: The contest asks high school seniors to write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay describing the impact Alzheimer’s disease has had on their life. APPLCIATIONS: Go HERE
THE KANSAS CITY STEM GOES RED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD (9th-12th grade female) Deadline: April 1, 2024 Amount: $2,500.00 Qualification Requirements:
Current or previous Kansas City STEM Goes Red event participant, OR a 9th -12th grade student currently attending a school within 5 major counties of the Kansas City Metro (Missouri counties: Jackson, Clay, & Platte. Kansas counties: Wyandotte & Johnson)
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Female
U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the U.S.
Applying for funding for the following: o Attendance at a college or university with the intent to major in a STEM-related field o Attendance at a vocational or technical trade institution with a focus on earning a degree/certificate in a STEM-related field
Application submissions for the 2023-2024 Kansas City STEM Goes Red Scholarship will be accepted via email to [email protected] between the dates of October 15, 2023 –April 1, 2024. APPLICATION: Application here NKC SCHOOLS - CAROL L. STOCKTON MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: This $1,000 scholarship was established in memory of Carol Lynn Stockton, a former music teacher for North Kansas City Schools. It provides a scholarship for a student who is graduating or has graduated from the district, and is pursuing a degree in music education. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC SCHOOLS - JOY H. BROWNE MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 Details: This $500 scholarship was established in memory of Joy Browne, who served as the district’s elementary music supervisor from 1971 to 1986. Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in music education. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE NKC SCHOOLS -N2SPORTS BROADCASTING/MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS: N2Sports has created a unique and powerful program that provides students with a hands-on, authentic career-based experience to better prepare them to work in Sports Marketing, Broadcast Sports Journalism, Media Productions and Communications. This scholarship will recognize students who have done an exceptional job for N2Sports. ELIGIBILITY: Student must be a graduating senior from North Kansas City, Oak Park, Staley or Winnetonka High School, and a current and active member of the N2Sports staff. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC - DON AND PAMELA DAVISON ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS:
You must be a graduating senior in the class of 2023 at one of the four high schools within North Kansas City Schools.
You must plan to pursue a post-secondary program of study at a two- or four-year institution.
You must plan to major in elementary education.
You must have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher during high school.
NKC SCHOOLS - EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 each DETAILS: These $1,000 scholarships are for dependents of North Kansas City Schools employees. At least five are awarded annually to graduating seniors who display exemplary involvement in their schools and communities. Applicants are NOT required to attend North Kansas City Schools. Student applicant should have at least a 3.0 GPA, and a 95% attendance record. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC SCHOOLS - ALICE & ELMER BLACK VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 Details: This scholarship assists students who enroll in and complete a training program, with the desire to learn a useful skill set that will launch them into the workforce and provide a viable income and secure future. Created by Alice and Elmer Black and supported and later managed by an Avondale United Methodist Church committee, the scholarship funds are now part of the North Kansas City Schools Education Foundation and available to district students who plan to pursue vocational training beyond high school. Eligible areas of vocational training include the construction trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC technician), as well as the culinary arts, cosmetology, automotive technology, agriculture, landscaping, nursing and other certifications. Training must be predominantly hands-on and not exclusively online. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC SCHOOLS - JO ANNE BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Jo Anne Baker was an essential part of Oakwood Manor Elementary since its annexation by North Kansas City Schools in 1959. She opened the library, and it’s where her own children went to school. For 34 years, she served as an office clerk. She loved her job and the thousands of young people who attended school there over the decades. This memorial scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of North Kansas City Schools who is also a former student at Oakwood Manor Elementary School.
You must have attended Oakwood Manor Elementary School and be a 2023 graduating senior from North Kansas City, Oak Park, Staley or Winnetonka High Schools.
You must plan to pursue a post-secondary program of study at a two- or four-year institution.
You must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher during high school career.
You must have performed at least 50 hours of community service during high school.
NKC SCHOOLS - CUMMINGS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Applicants should have at least 95% attendance, a 3.0 GPA, and participated in orchestra at least 2 years. This scholarship was established by the family of Dr. Tom Cummings, North Kansas City Schools superintendent from 1995-2009. He also served as assistant superintendent for instruction for 10 years. During his tenure, the district earned national recognition for its cutting-edge curriculum, advanced degree programs, innovative technology and fine arts programs. Music has special meaning for the Cummings family. Sons Ben and Daniel were members of the Oak Park High School orchestra, and they played in many string quartets over the years. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been in orchestra. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC CONSTRUCTION TEAM CAREER READINESS SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Applicants should have at least a 2.0 GPA, at least a 90% attendance. This scholarship was established to recognize the importance of Career Readiness and the Construction Trade Skills needed in the 21st Century. Gifts from architects, engineers, contractors and construction firms having a connection to North Kansas City Schools provide funding for this scholarship, which is managed by the North Kansas City Schools Education Foundation. This scholarship will assist a student who plans to pursue a career in any of the following construction trades: plumber, electrician, mason, iron worker, carpenter, draftsman and HVAC technician. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC SCHOOLS -JJK FRIENDSHIP SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: On April 1, 2001, a car accident claimed the lives of 3 friends: Jason, Kyle, and Jeff, Oak Park High School graduates. in 2012 the JJK Memorial foundations was established with the goals of creating a Reflection/Memorial Garden in Hobby Hill Park in Gladstone and providing a scholarship for a Northland High School Senior. To honor the memory of Jason, Kyle and Jeff we have established this scholarship about friendship. CRITERIA: Instead of a traditional essay, the requirement for this scholarship is to create something depicting your idea of what friendship is. It can be in the form of a written essay, song, poem, work of art, etc. Scholarship winner will be determined based on originality and creativity. APPLICATION: Application HERE
NKC SCHOOLS - FINISH STRONG SCHOLARSHIP- 2 – 4 Scholarships awarded per high school! DUE: April 2, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: To apply, applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstration of ability and effort to overcome adversity, and have financial need. The Darrel Bland Sertoma Club of North Kansas City provides two $1,000 scholarships to district seniors who demonstrate a critical financial need and a commitment to academics and community service. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
2024 BBB STUDENT OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP DUE: APRIL 5, 2024 AMOUNT: Fifteen $2,000 scholarships DETAILS: Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains annually awards scholarships to graduating high school students who reside within our service area (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota) and demonstrate character, leadership and ethical values. To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must reside in our service area, which includes the following: APPLICATION:CLICK HERE
NKC SCHOOLS - JANET STEVENS ART SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 5, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: A $1,000 non-renewable scholarship will be given in memory of Janet Stevens, who taught art in North Kansas City Schools for more than 30 years. From 1997-2009, she also served as the district’s visual arts coordinator. Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in art education. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE
GLADSTONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP- 4 scholarships! DUE: April 8, 2024 AMOUNT: $1,000 DETAILS: Three scholarships will be awarded for students graduating from a North KC District HS, or St. Pius X HS. Applicants should be graduating senior, applicant should plan to attend a 2 or 4 year post-secondary institution or technical school, have at least a 2.75 GPA. Special consideration will be given to those students with demonstrated community service, work experience, and financial need. All applications will be returned to the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce. APPLICATION: Click HERE NORTHLAND JC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DUE: April 14, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide A+ students enrolled in, or entering, the Kansas City Metropolitan Community College 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. The scholarship is for $500 ($250 per semester). See the application for other scholarship details. CRITERIA: In order to be eligible, students 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 an application and semester renewal.
EMERGING SPORTS LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP DUE: APRIL 17, 2023 AMOUNT: $5,000 DETAILS: Four Emerging Sports Leaders Scholarships will provide financial assistance to students whose lives have been impacted by the sport of soccer. ELIGIBILITY:
The applicant must be in high school with a 2.5 GPA or higher
The applicant must provide proof of enrollment in post-secondary education
High school transcript
Letter of recommendation from a coach, mentor, and/or teacher
Write an essay (no longer than 650 words) that includes the following:
Explain how sports has positively impacted your life and how it has shaped your view of your community.
Explain what you hope your future career to be like and how you plan to give back to your community.
Explain how you have overcome a challenge in your life and how that has shaped the leader you are today.
Cathy Ann Coomes Memorial Teaching Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: April 19, 2024 This scholarship is for any graduating senior from Winnetonka with a 3.0 GPA who intends to enroll in college for the purpose of receiving a degree in teaching. The application, copy of transcript and 2 letters of recommendation should be turned in to counseling by April 19, 2024. Application: Email Mrs. Ford or Ms. Waskowiak
Graduating Female High School Senior from any Career Center or Technical School in the Kansas City Metro
Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited vocational school in the US with a focus on industrial or construction trade related skills. (This could include: technical school, 2-year college or other approved vocational institutes and certifications.)
This Scholarship is based on need as well as merit
The Deadline to submit your application is April 19, 2024
THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPT. OF MISSOURI SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS DUE: April 20, 2024 AMOUNT: See below DETAILS: Basic Criteria for Scholarship Awards - The student must be a resident of Missouri. Applicants must be under the age of 21, unmarried and a descendant* of a veteran with at least ninety days active service in the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service. A photocopy of the veteran's DD 214, discharge or separation notice must accompany the scholarship application. Any additional requirements for each scholarship are on the reverse side of the application.
Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund - 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.
M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund - Currently one $1,000 award is given for two successive semesters, and may, by application, be extended for two additional successive semesters. This award is available to a Missouri boy or girl training to be a Registered Nurse, and may be used in their freshman or subsequent college years. The student must have graduated in the top forty percent of their high school class or have a "C" or equivalent standing from their last college or university semester. Scholarships are awarded for one year, payable $375 per semester.
Joseph J. Frank Scholarship – 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.
Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship - 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.
Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship - 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 event of the past year?"
Student-View Scholarship- 8 Scholarships awarded! DUE: April 23, 2024 AMOUNT: $500- $10,000 DETAILS: The Student-View Scholarship Program is offering over $14,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college, or career school. The program includes: - One $10,000 scholarship - Two $1,000 scholarships - Five $500 scholarships It's quick and easy to apply: - No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average (GPA) - No essay required - No lengthy application forms or application fees The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The winners will be announced in May, 2024. APPLICATION:CLICK HERE to apply.
Aiden McVicker Scholarship DUE: April 23, 2024 AMOUNT: Varies DETAILS: For students who are pursuing an education degree, emergency services, or entering the medical field (doctor, therapist, nurse, etc.) APPLICATION: Go HERE NKC SCHOOLS -WINNETONKA CLASS AWARD FOR JUNIORS DUE: April 28, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Established by Ed Moore, this $500 award inspires Winnetonka juniors to think about their future careers and gives them even more practice in applying for college scholarships prior to their senior year of high school. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE NKC SCHOOLS -WINNETONKA CLASS AWARD FOR SOPHOMORES DUE: April 28, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Established by Ed Moore, this $500 award continues to encourage Winnetonka sophomores to think about the future and practice the process of applying for college scholarships. Students may reapply during their junior year. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE NKC SCHOOLS -WINNETONKA CLASS AWARD FOR FRESHMEN DUE: April 28, 2024 AMOUNT: $500 DETAILS: Established by Ed Moore, this $500 award encourages Winnetonka freshmen to think about the future and what they plan to do following high school. Students are eligible to apply for an additional $500 during their sophomore and junior years. FOR APPLICATION: Application HERE