SANTA FE SCHOLARSHIPS
It is the student's responsibility to pick up or download the scholarship application and complete the forms as instructed.There will be directions on the application with detailed instructions on how to complete and submit.Some applications are available in the counseling office from Mrs. Hobbs.Scholarships are updated often!Dates & Amounts may vary from year to year. All LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS are highlighted in RED.
Due Date / Scholarship / Requirements/Remarks / AmountVaries / Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship / Need-based scholarship for students who are employed while attending a postsecondary school part-time. Visit for information. / Varies
Varies / Access Missouri / Undergraduate student enrolled full time, an EFC of $12,000 or less. See for details. / Varies
Varies / Vietnam Veteran Survivor Grant & Public Safety Officer or Employee’s Child Survivor Grant / Eligibility criteria available at / Varies
Varies / National Merit Scholarship / PSAT score & SAT score. See counselor. / $2,000
Varies / Free Scholarships for Minorities / 200 different scholarships for minorities, each with different due dates. / Varies
Varies / ACT Poster Concept Contest / Design a poster that encourages other students to attend college and to take the ACT as their college entrance exam. / $5,000
Varies / Central Methodist Univ. Academic Scholarships / Can be viewed online at / Varies
Varies / Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) / Can be viewed online at / Varies
Varies / St. Louis University- Assorted Scholarship/Grants / Can be viewed online at / Varies
Varies / Missouri State University (MSU) Departmental / Varies.Contact particular department at SWMSU. / Varies
Varies / Missouri S&T Departmental Scholarships / Varies.Contact MO S&T admissions/financial aid office / Varies
Varies / AMS Scholarship / Plan to get degree in science or engineering-fields of study include meteorology, oceanography, or aero-engineering, be sponsored by current member of NWSA - College students may apply / $500-$2,000
June 30 & December 31 / Alice Madden Barton Cosmetology School / Pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering / Varies
Sept. 30 / U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship / Selected through a random drawing process. Student plan to attend a four year college in a full-time course of study. There is a scholarship search on this website / $1,000
October 1-May 1 / CollegeSTEPS Program Scholarship Sweepstakes / One hundred high school seniors will be randomly selected to receive a tuition prize. Monthly drawings October -May. Sign up at / $1,000
October 1-Dec. 17 / The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Young Entrepreneur Award / Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through examples such as starting his/her own business, participating in organization such as: DECA, Junior Achievement, FBLA,FFA, NFTE, etc. Not based on financial need. key-NFIB / $1,000
October 1 – January 15 / National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program / High school seniors who have MS or who have a parent with MS; or high school (or GED) graduates of any age who have MS or who have a parent with MS can apply. Plan to attend a post secondary school for the first time. Applications done online only. / $1,000-$3,000
October 3 / Wendy’s Heisman Award / Apply online at Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women who have at least a “B” grade average, and participate in at least one of 27 sports. The first 25,000 to complete an application will receive a $10 gift card. / $2,000-$10,000
October 25 / Horatio Alger Association / To qualify, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to go to college. Apply online at / Up to $20,000
October 31 / The Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF) Grant / Want to become a teacher, Missouri resident / $1,000
November 1 / EF Educational Tours Global Citizens Awards & Scholarships / Sophomores or Juniors. Essay, application can be downloaded - - Ten day expenses paid educational tour of Europe. / $1,000
November 1 (Alumni) / I-70 Community Hospital Foundation Scholarship / Resident of Saline, Lafayette, Johnson or Pettis County pursuing a health-related field. High School SENIORS deadline is July 1. / Varies
November 9 (Due Jan. 15) / MO School Board Association-John T. Belcher Memorial Scholarship / All seniors can apply; however, each school may submit one nominee.500 word essay. See counselor information and questions. / $750-$1,500
November 15-Jan. 10 / James W. McLamore WHOPPER Scholarship / 2.5 or higher GPA, Work 10 hrs per week, 40 weeks per year, Activities, Community Service, Financial need. / $1,000
November 15 / The Hagan Scholarship Foundation / Must have attended as a junior & seniors in high school, 3.5 GPA, ACT of 23 or higher, have an unmet financial need of $2000 or more. / $2,000-$10,000
November 15 / Blue River Community College (MCC) Partners in Excellence Program / Junior or senior in good standing, take 3 hour college course Jan. - May, 2.0 or higher GPA required. Must be received by deadline date. / $250
November 15-February 15 / National FFA Collegiate Scholarship / Submitted electronically, required signature page must be mailed. - Click on “Scholarship” link. / Varies
November 15 / St. Louis College of Pharmacy Scholarships / / $3000-$8000
November 18 / Council for America's First Freedom Student Competition / 9-12 grade, Essay on religious freedom, its history, current importance and relevance in their lives. / $2500
November 30 / Sons of the American Revolution Knight Essay Contest / Contestants shall be in the sophomore, junior or senior grade of the contest year. See counselor for more information. / $500-$2,000
Dec. 1-July 31 / MO Higher Education Scholarship (Bright Flight) / Top 3%, ACT 31. Awarded through state of MO. No application necessary. / $3,000
December 1 / UMKC Trustee's Scholars Program / Top 5% of class, 3.5 GPA, ACT 30/need 2 of 3 criteria / Tuition Funded
December 1-February 8 / KFC Colonel's Scholars Program / GPA of 2.75 or higher, financial need, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, public college within their state of legal residence, demonstrate financial need. / $5,000 per year
December 1 / UMC George C. Brooks Scholarship / Minority student, 25 ACT, Top 25% of class.No application - based on admissions application. / $7,500
December 1 / SAE Engineering / Engineering or related science major, 3.2 GPA, ACT, top 15% of class / $1,000
December 1 / Univ. MO-Columbia (UMC) Departmental & other General Scholarships / See counselor or visit
for more information. / Varies
December 1 / US Service Academies / Congressional nomination, academics, extra-curricular. Request further information from counselor / Full ride
December 1 / NWMSU-Charles Hawkins Accounting Scholarship & Karen Hawkins Memorial Accounting Scholarship / Plan on majoring in accounting. Freshmen year only. / $250
December 1 / NWMSU Booth College of Business & Professional Studies Scholarship / Major in one of the following: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Education, International Business, Office Information Systems, Computer Management Systems, Broadcasting, Journalism, Agriculture, Marketing, Management, or Computer Science. / $2,250 - non-renewable
December 1 / AXA Achievement Scholarship Program / Well-rounded, determined to succeed and have achieved excellence outside the classroom - at a job, sport or extracurricular activity. To download an application / $2000-25,000
December 2 / Staats Awards & Missouri Association of Fairs & Festivals Past Presidents Scholarship Program / Minimum 2.5 GPA, 2 page essay, Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, applications available through M.A.F.F. member fair boards or in the counselor's office. / $1,000
December 7 / AFS Awards for Excellence Scholarships / Must be nominated by a teacher, counselor or principal. Have GPA of 3.5 or better, leadership, and community involvement. / Varies
December 9 / The Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship / Minority student with ACT of 27 or above planning to University of Missouri-Columbia / $10,000
December 10 / Missouri Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Scholarship / Selection based on academics and leadership aptitude, but also special emphasis for demonstrating leadership aptitude for the future. Award winner’s applications are forwarded to the US Junior Chamber International Senate for possible selection for an additional $1,000 scholarship. / $250
December 12 / FRED Leadership Through Learning Program / Juniors - Opportunity for rural youth to discover Washington, D.C. Week's paid expenses in our nation's capital to learn about the federal government, American History and the telecommunications industry. / Trip to Washington
December 13 / NCGA Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program / Must be entering at least your second undergraduate year at a junior college, college or university, be pursuing a degree in agricultural, agribusiness, or an ag vocation field, must be an NCGA member or son/daughter of an NCGA member / $1,000
December 15 / The Hispanic Scholarship Fund / / Varies
December 15 / University of Missouri Freshman Scholarships / To apply for other scholarships, you mustsubmit theMU Annual Scholarship ApplicationbyDec. 15. You must apply to Mizzou before you are grantedaccess to the scholarship application. / Varies
December 31 / The Conservation Foundation of Missouri Ed Stegner Natural Resource Scholarships / Assist students in five areas of natural resource management: fisheries, forestry, wildlife, parks and recreation and soil and water conservation. Plan to enroll in Missouri college or university, financial need. / $1,000
December 31 / Excellence through Ethics Essay Contest / Seniors, 500 word essay. For rules and info go to / $5,000
January 1 / National Wild Turkey Federation Conservation Scholarships / Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better, copy of current hunting license required, school activities, community service, leadership, essay and autobiography, 3 letters of recommendation. See counselor for application or visit
/ $250-$1,000
January 1 / Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) Essay Contest / High School Senior, 800-1000 word essay, / $1,000-$10,000
January 2 / United States Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Scholarship Program / Grants to seniors planning on furthering their education. Grant must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study.Application online at / $1,000
January 6 / JFK: Profile in Courage Essay Contest / U.S. high school student, write a 1000 word or less essay, subject must be an elected official in the U.S. who served after 1956 and must demonstrate an understanding of Pres. Kennedy’s definition of political courage.
/ $500-$5000
Jan. 8-April 30 / Nelnet Scholarship Drawing / Drawings held monthly through April. Can enter everyday for better chance. Open to high school juniors and seniors. / $1,000-$25,000
January 12 / National and Local Elks Lodge Scholarships / Financial need, leadership and scholarship / $1,000-$60,000
January 13 / CME Pork Industry Scholarship Program / pursue a career in the pork industry, enter a two-year swine program or four-year college of agriculture, letter, essay, references / $2,500
January14 / National Honor Society Scholarship / Leadership, activities. See National Honor Society sponsor for application. Only 2 senior applicants per school. / $1,000
January 15 / FRED Foundation for Rural Education and Development / 1 letter from OPASTCO member, 1 letter of recommendation, 250-750 word typed essay, statement of financial need, description of plans after school, list of school/community activities (awards, clubs) / $500-$5,000
January 15 / Gates Millennium Scholar / Available to entering Hispanic American, African American, Asian American and Native American first year students, 3.3 GPA, leadership skills, significant financial need / $1000
January 15 / Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship / Career in government service, essay. Must be received by Jan. 15. For additional information and an application go to / $500-$5,000
January 15 / USDA 1890 National Scholars Program / GPA of 3.0 or better, at least a 21 ACT or combined verbal and math score of 1000 or more on the SAT, attend one of the seventeen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions, study agriculture, food, or other related disciplines, demonstrate leadership and community service. or / Full ride
January 15 / Charles B. Bell Conservation Scholarship / Click on About CFM, then Scholarships / $250-$600
January 15 / Missouri State University (MSU) Presidential Scholarship / Top 10% + 30 ACT or 1320 SAT. Renewable. / Fees, room, board
January 15 / Truman State University Scholarships: Automatic, Competitive & Departmental / Based on application for admission. Visit the website for more information at / $1,000- Full Ride
January 15 / Phi Delta Kappa International Scholarship / Education major, academics, essay, recommendations, school & community activities. / $1,000-$5,000
January 15 / Mid America Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarships / Essay presenting academic, vocational and career goals. / $100 - $1,000
January 15 / Oh, The Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship / This scholarship not offered for the 2013-14 year. Check again 2014-15. Essay- / $5,000
January 25 / The McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship / High school seniors who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school. on Entrepreneurial Scholarship / up to $10,000
January 30 ($10 processing fee) / The Chapel of Four Chaplains Annual Essay Contest / For essay topic and guidelines, visit the website / $250 - $1,000
January 31 / John Dennis Scholarship / Students planning to major in criminal justice. Must attend a Missouri College or University. GPA of 2.0 or higher. See counselor for more information. / $1,000
January 31 / NSSAR George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest / Grades 10-12, Essay associated with the American Revolution, The Declaration of Independence or the Framing of the United States Constitution. / $500
January 31 / Union Plus Education Foundation Union Plus Scholarship Program / Anyone whose parent is a member of a union and their union participates in the Union Plus Program. / $500-$4000
January 31 / Beta Sigma Phi International Scholarship / Member or child or grandchild of a member / $1,000
February 1 / Park University Park McAfee Scholarship / Must have a 3.75 GPA or above and an ACT score of 28. or / 100% tuition
100% room & board
February 1 / Missouri Conservation Agents Association Scholarship / Pursing 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 2.5 or above, transcript, essay. / $500
February 1 / Tylenol Scholarship Fund / Leadership in Community & School activities. Application available at retail stores. / $1,000-$10,000
February 1 / MSPE Western Chapter Scholarship Program / Plan to major in Engineering, 3.0 GPA, minimum score of 29 in Math & 25 inEnglish on ACT, attend one of the MO Schools of Engineering. See counselor for list of schools / $1500
February 1 / Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship / Must have participated in the Missouri State Fair as a youth exhibitor in the FFA or 4-H divisions, be an active 4-H or FFA member at the time the scholarship is awarded / $,1000
February 1 / UMKC Institute for Urban Education Scholarship / Majoring in Elementary Education or Middle School Math/Science. Have to make commitment to teach in an urban district upon graduation. / $33,000 over 4 years
February 1 / MSU Multicultural Leadership Scholarship / Top 50% of class. Leadership in multicultural activities. Need not be minority student. See counselor for application. / $4,275
February 1 / ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) Foundation Scholarship / 3.0 GPA orupper 25% of class or 22 ACT, 2 letters of recommendation, essay, $5 processing fee. 43 Endowments available for application! / $500-$1,500
February 1 / Northwest Missouri State University
First-time Freshman & Transfer Scholarships / Most major-specific scholarships can be applied for completing the Standard Scholarship Application in CatPAWS by February 1. Visit for more details. / Varies
February 1 / MU- Robert J. Trulaske Sr. Scholarship / Business major, 4 years,outside the top 10% of class, ACT score in the 22-27 range, FAFSA must be completed. Can start applying Oct. 1 / $7,000
February 1 / MU Ponder Minority Scholarship / Minority students who are pursuing a Business or Accountancy degree, based on class rank, ACT/SAT score, GPA, financial need, ethnicity, and geographic location. / $5,000
February 1 / MU Walton Scholarship in Business / Have an interest in retail, ACT of 27 to 36 range, top 10% of class, completion of the FAFSA. If receive this scholarship-required to work a part-time job in the retail industry. / $7,000
February 1 / Careers in Agriculture Scholarship / 2/4 yr agronomy or related crop production curriculum. Demonstrate leadership abilities & academic performance. Applications can be downloaded at / $1,000
February 1 / Breaking Traditions Non-Traditional Scholarship / Students participating in a nontraditional program at any Missouri public community college or Linn State Technical College. Questionnaire and short essay. / up to full tuition
February 1 / James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program / Missouri resident, graduating high school senior OR have completed one or two full years at a Missouri community college and is planning to transfer to a four year college or university, GPA of 2.5 or higher, family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less. TYPE IN THE FOLLOWING LINK OR SEE COUNSELOR / Varies
February 1 / Dr. Darrell “Jack” Holley/MUSIC Scholarship / Awarded to students to graduate from MUSIC member districts. See counselor for application. / $2,000
February 2 / MU Alumni Scholarship / Essay, upper 20% of class or ACT 26 or higher. / $500 - $5,000
February 4 / National Rural Education Association (NREA) Essay Contest / Grades 9-12. For application go to Member services – Awards and Programs / $200-$400
February 4 / Ottawa University Presidential Scholars Scholarship / 3.5 GPA, 25 ACT, rank in upper 1/3 of class / up to full tuition
February 8 / MO Corn Growers Association Scholarship / Must be MO resident from a MO farm or rural area, major in agronomy or related subject / $750
February 8 / National FFA Agriculture Scholarships / FFA Members, Ag related majors, see counselor for booklet or go to Click on “Programs,” then the “Scholarship” link. / Varies
February 10 / MSU Art and Design Scholarship / portfolio, 3 letters of reference / Varies
February 10 / National Peace Essay Contest / Anyone in grades 9-12, 1500 word essay, contest winners receive money for their college or university studies. Education and Training tab / up to $10,000
February 11 / Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards / Hispanic heritage, minimum of 2.75 GPA, recommendation, personal statement. / $2,000+
February 16 / Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers Scholarship / Only children or grandchildren of Ray-Carroll members are eligible for this scholarship.Must be received in the Richmond office by the deadline date. / Varies
February 14 / The National CO-OP ScholarshipProgram / Have GPA of 3.5 or better; be accepted to one of the National Commission Partner Institution, Essay. / $6,000
February 15 / Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program / Solid grades, involved in volunteer community service or work experience under Community Relations / $1,000
February 15 / Monsanto/National Association of Farm Broadcasting Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship / 18 ACT, Farm family, career in Agriculture, engaged in production agriculture or or / $1,500
February 15 / Cooperative Education Scholarship Program / GPA 3.0 or better, one page resume, one page essay, must be accepted and plan to enroll for the academic year at one of the following National Commission Member Colleges. or contact College of the Ozarks. / $2,500
February 17 / DEKALB Ag Youth Scholarship / Pursuingagricultural-related degrees and demonstrate strong leadership skills and community involvement. FFA membership is not required to be eligible. / $2,500
February 18 / The GAR Scholarship / 3.5 GPA, have financial need, are dependent children of employees who have or had a career in the financial services industry / $12, 500
February 22 / John and Kathryn English Memorial Scholarship / Minimum ACT 18, 4-H membership at time of graduation, interview, 3.0 GPA. Local. on youth programs / $1,000