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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Academy of Hair Design
Mid-Term Deadline: December 12, 2014
End of Year Deadline: April 3, 2014
Amount: $500 - $2500
Application on file in the counselors’ office
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 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.
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.
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American Legion Scholarships continued:
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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Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2014
Final Deadline: February 2, 2015
Minimum criteria to apply:
 Incoming freshman admitted as degree-seeking student to University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
 3.60 high school GPA
 ACT composite of 24 (1090SAT-CR+M score)
Application available at www.arkansasalumni.org/FRscholarships
Battlefield Mall/Simon Youth Foundation (SYF)
Two awards available
Deadline: February 25, 2015
A one-time award of up to $1,500 will be given to one high school senior that lives within 50 miles of the
Battlefield Mall. The student must plan to attend an accredited university, two- or four-year college, or technical
or vocational school.
Additionally, an Award of Excellence (a $2,500 renewable scholarship) will be given to the top candidate from
the central region. All community scholarship applicants will be considered for the Award of Excellence, and
only a single application needs to be completed.
Application online at www.syf.org
BKFK Education
Teens can win a scholarship & make a difference
Who better than teens to come up with a way to convince other teens not to drive distracted? Students who are
at least 13 years old and not older than 18 at the time of entry can win by creating a PSA, persuading other teens to
drive smart and not use wireless devices behind the wheel.
Students can enter their PSAs in the Wireless Foundation Drive Smart Challenge for a chance to win amazing
prizes, including a $5,000 scholarship!
The Drive Smart: No Distractions, No Excuses program includes
everything teachers, parents, and teens need to:
learn about the problem of distracted driving and wireless device use behind the wheel
come up with a powerful PSA designed to make a real difference
Enter Today at
http://response.mchdatamail.com/t?ctl=ED54:8304D403FC3658A101F6535AEB1C4E58998DABCD963DDA
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Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 27, 2015
Eligibility:
 High school seniors and current undergraduates
 Plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2015-2016
 Plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with
an interest in the automotive industry
For more information or to apply visit www.buickachievers.com
Epsilon Sigman Alpha Foundation
Multiple scholarships available, for more information and a list of scholarships visit:
www.espilonsigmaalpha.org
Hawthorn Bank
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: March 31, 2015
Requirements:
 Current high school senior
 3.0 GPA or higher
 Plan to pursue a higher education degree in business or finance
*Application available in the counselors’ office
Junior League of Springfield, MO-The Mary Riley Wolfe Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: January 30, 2015
Amount: $2,000
Required Criteria:
 Female senior graduating 2015
 Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
 Candidates will have exhibited leadership and involvement within their communities and beyond
*Applications available in the counselors’ office
Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors
Deadline: March 2, 2015
The Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors awards up to four annual scholarships in the amount of
$1,000 each ($500 per semester) to up to four full-time students. 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.
Requirements:
 Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 hour minimum per semester)
 Must be enrolled for the fall semester for the year in which the scholarship is awarded
 Must be pursuing an associate of applied science degree or certificate in either Diesel Mechanics or
Heavy Equipment Repair
 Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 high school cumulative GPA, or a GED
minimum score of 260
*Applications available in the counselors’ office
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Mediacom Communications
For the 2014-2015 school year, Mediacom Communications is again offering 60 $1,000 non-renewable
scholarships through its World Class Scholarship Program to senior high school students in areas of the 21
states where it provides services for cable, internet and telephone.
While it is not required that the student be a Mediacom customer, applicants must live in the areas serviced by
Mediacom. A list of all towns served is included on the application, which is available on the web at
www.mediacomworldclass.com
All completed scholarship applications must include an essay on leadership, the applicant’s school transcript
and 2 filled out recommendation forms. The deadline for applicants is February 16, 2015. For more
information about the Mediacom Communications World Class Scholarship Program can be obtained by
sending an email to [email protected]
Completed applications should be sent to:
World Class Scholarship Program
3737 Westown Pkwy, Suite A
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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 PTA
Deadline: Submit to your counselor by February 1, 2015
Submitted by counselor by February 15, 2015
Amount: Up to $500
Requirements:
 Must be pursuing a career as a teacher in the state of Missouri
 Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Scholarships will be awarded based on character, academic record and volunteerism.
*Please see the counseling department for application
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
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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
Mizzou Alumni Association
Alumni Scholars Application Guide For Incoming Students
The Alumni Scholars Program cultivates alumni leaders for the future by recognizing their outstanding
academic achievement and community contributions, as well as their potential for success at MU. Scholarship
awards are for students enrolling at the University of Missouri in Columbia and are merit based. For the current
academic year, the Mizzou Alumni Association and its affiliated alumni chapters and organizations awarded
more than $500,000 to students, ranging in amounts from $500 to $5,000.
Applications must be completed online at http://www.mizzou.com/scholarship2015
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2015
QUALIFICATIONS:
Students applying to the alumni scholarship program must:
• Be an incoming freshman or transfer student who has been accepted to the University of Missouri.
• Rank in the upper 20% of your high school graduating class OR have an ACT score of 26 or higher.
• Remain enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.
Please note: For renewable awards, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 and full-time enrollment
status during their time at MU to continue receiving their scholarship payments.
For more information contact Anne Case-Halferty at (800) 372-6822 or [email protected]
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
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Southeast Missouri State University
For more information visit: www.semo.edu
Springfield Area Legal Support Professionals
Amount: $400
Deadline: February 28, 2015
Eligibility:
 Must be a high school senior enrolled in a school of advanced education
 Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
 Rank in the top 25% of graduating class
 Be in need of financial assistance
*Applications are available in the counselors’ office
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.
University of Dayton
Leadership in Service Scholarship
Amount: $10,000 ($2,500 per year for four years)
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2015
If you have questions, feel free to contact [email protected] or 800-UD PRIDE (800-837-7433).
James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 1, 2015
Eligibility Requirements:
 Missouri resident
 Graduating high school senior or students completing one or two full years at a Missouri community
college and transferring to a four year college or university at the sophomore or junior level
 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
 Family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less
For additional information and a link to the application, visit: sms.scholarshipamerica.org/westlake
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www.collegesholarships.com
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www.gocollege.com
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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
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“The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”
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“You’ve been selected by a national foundation to receive a
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For more information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/misused/sscams.html
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