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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
AGRILEGACY Tomorrow, Agricultural Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2015
Applicant must:
 Be a high school senior or current full-time college student that will attend college in the 20152016 school year
 Be studying an Ag-related field
 Plan to attend a two-year or four-year college or university
 Have a 2.5 or higher grade point average
 Demonstrate participation and leadership in school and community activities
 Enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours
Students who receive a full-ride scholarship will not be eligible for the AgriLegacy Scholarship, and it will be
awarded to another student.
*For more information and application, please stop by the counselors’ office
American Essay Contest
Deadline: December 1, 2014
Sponsored by The Fleet Reserve Association, Ozark Empire Branch 316
Open to students in grades 7th – 12th
Certificates will be issued to all entries. Plaques and money orders will be awarded to all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
winners. All 1st place winners in each grade group will be submitted to the NCRegional level, consisting of 15
states for grading. 12th grade winner at the regional level receives a $1,000 scholarship and is submitted to the
national level for grading.
Essay Theme: “Why I am proud to be an American”
Application information is available in the counselors’ office
American Legion 2015 Scholarship Programs
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 DD214, discharge or separation notice must accompany the scholarship application. Any
additional scholarship requirements are on individual scholarship applications.
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Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund - Two awards of $1,000 each are given each year. One award is given 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 $750 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 $500.00 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 $500.00 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 $500.00 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 (5) submit an essay of 500 words or less on the subject: “In your opinion,
what was the most significant world event of 2013/2014?”
Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship – One $500 award will be awarded, annually. (1) Each school in
the State of Missouri many nominate ONE student to be considered for the award. (2) The nominee will be
selected on athletic, scholastic and leadership abilities. The nominee should be deeply involved in community
and school activities. (3) Must use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
Direct all questions concerning scholarships to:
Mr. John Buckwalter, Chairman
Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Complete applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2015 to:
The American legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
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Epsilon Sigman Alpha Foundation
Multiple scholarships available, for more information and a list of scholarships visit:
www.espilonsigmaalpha.org
2015 Horatio Alger Scholarship
Deadline: October 25, 2014
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in
overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a
college education and a desire to contribute to society.
Eligibility Criteria
o Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward
graduation in spring/summer of 2015 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later
than the fall following graduation
o 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)
o Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
o Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
o Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
o Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
o Be a United States citizen
Application Procedures
o Complete an online application at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
o One Support Form completed online. This must be completed by an adult over the age of 21 who
is not related to the applicant and who is aware of the adversities mentioned in the application.
This form must be filled out online. Faxes, emails, or letters will not be accepted.
o Online Certification Form: Counselors will have access to a full listing of students who have
started an application once they log-in to the Certification Form page online. However, the
Certification Form will not be accessible until the Academic Information section is completed by
the applicant. A login will be emailed to the applicant’s counselor once the Academic
Information section is complete. (Please notify your counselor that they will receive an email
from the Association providing instructions for how to complete the certification form online).
o High school transcript: Applicants should upload a transcript through the application or the
applicant’s counselor my upload a transcript to the Certification form. Transcripts must be
submitted online.
o Income Verification: A copy of the first two pages of the applicant’s parent/guardian’s federal
tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security form) or tax transcript (request a
tax transcript here www.irs.gov/Individuals/Order-a-Traxcript) for 2013 is needed in order to
verify income stated on the application.
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John F Kennedy 2015 Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline: January 5, 2015
Awards: First-place winner receives a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 to grow in a John Hancock Freedom 529
college Savings Plan.
Eligibility: United States high school student in grades nine through twelve attending public, private parochial,
or home schools are eligible.
For more information and to register, visit the Profile in Courage Essay contest at www.jfklibrary.org
Megan Meier Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: November 7, 2014
The Megan Meier Foundation is currently seeking high school seniors that have made a positive impact in
regards to the issues surrounding bullying and cyber bullying in their own school environment and community.
Qualifications:
o Currently enrolled as a full time senior student
o Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher
o Written recommendation from a member of the faculty or staff
For more information visit http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/megan-meier-memorial-scholarship.html
Midwest Technical Institute
MRW/MTI Scholarship Programs
For more information visit: www.midwesttech.edu or contact:
McCall Bradshaw
417-227-4950 ext. 1602
[email protected]
Hannah Karnes
417-227-4950 ext. 1651
[email protected]
Missouri Southern State University
Presidential Scholarship $1,700
Excellence Scholarship $1,300
A+ Scholarship $1,000
The Evans Scholarship $6,000
The Evans Fellowship $11,600
The Honors Scholarship $3,500
For more information visit: http://www.mssu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/scholarships.php
Missouri State University Freshman Scholarships
Scholarship information and applications available at:
http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/scholarships/Freshman.htm
Missouri University of Science and Technology
For additional information and scholarships please see your counselor or visit www.scholarships.mst.edu
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NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Award
Deadline: December 18th
Graduating high school seniors who operate their own small business are eligible to receive the award.
For more information and to apply online visit: www.NFIB.com/YEA
Ozark Scandinavian Society of Springfield Missouri
2014-2015 Scholarship Award Program
$500 Award
Deadline: March 31, 2015
Essay: “Scandinavian influence in my life or in Southwest Missouri”
500 words or less to be submitted to OSSSM at:
[email protected]
OR
Ozark Scandinavian Society of Springfield Missouri
C/o Ron Dirickson
PO Box 6321
Springfield, MO 65801
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program
Deadline: November 4, 2014
Celebrating the spirit of volunteerism through the recognition of students who have distinguished themselves
through community service.
For more information see your counselor, or visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit
Southeast Missouri State University
For more information visit: www.semo.edu
Springfield Elks Lodge No 409’s Teenager of the Semester
Recognizing outstanding young men and women for their achievements in school and community service.
Springfield Elks Lodge would like to honor two high school seniors, each semester (one female and one male)
as “Teenager of the Semester”. Winners will be presented with a certificate and scholarship at their Youth
Activities Banquet in May 2015 and the opportunity to be selected as “Teenager of the Year”. Student must be
present to receive the award.
Deadlines:
1st semester: December 21, 2014
2nd semester: March 22, 2015
Applications are available in the counselors’ office.
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Springfield Elks Lodge #409 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest
Deadline: December 5, 2014 by 5:00pm
 To obtain an application visit: www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
 Click on the 2015 MVS application line
 Enter your email address to register
 Fill out your contact information and submit
 Your unique cover page will be generated, along with the remaining pages of the application
 Save the PDF of the application to your computer
 When complete, print the application and submit to:
Springfield Elks Lodge #409
2223 E Bennett
Springfield, MO 65804
University of Missouri (Mizzou)
For more information visit: http://admissions.missouri.edu/
Washington University
William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholars Program
Amount: Full- or-partial tuition scholarships, renewable annually.
Deadline: Must be nominated by October 15, 2014
For more information please see your counselor
Wendy’s High School Heisman
Deadline: October 10, 2014
Wendy's is looking for the next class of remarkable students who excel in academics, athletics and community
involvement. The Wendy's High School Heisman Program is truly a stepping stone toward high achievements,
and with college admissions growing more selective, a national award of this caliber can help students stand
out.
Students who apply can personally win national honors, a trip to experience Wendy's Heisman Week in New
York and Wendy’s gift cards valued up to $500. Wendy's is proud to award the winning students' home schools
up to $10,000!
For more information or to apply, visit http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com
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www.fastweb.com
www.fastaid.com
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www.collegesholarships.com
www.freschinfo.com
www.gocollege.com
www.collegeanswer.com
www.college-scholarships.com
www.scholarships4college.com
www.salliemae.com
www.scholarshiphelp.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.collegeview.com
www.edupass.org
www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
www.schoolsoup.com
www.collegefunds.net
www.collegenet.com
**Beware of Scholarship Scams
The Federal Trade Commission offers the following signs that a scholarship
is not legitimate.
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“The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”
“You can’t get this information anywhere else.”
“May I have your credit card or bank account number to hold this
scholarship?”
“We’ll do all the work.”
“The scholarship will cost you some money.”
“You’ve been selected by a national foundation to receive a
scholarship,” or “You’re a finalist” in a contest you never entered.
For more information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/misused/sscams.html
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