2026 Scholarship Criteria Preview

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Listed below are the criteria for scholarship opportunities for the 2026-27 academic year. You can search this list by using the “Find” feature to locate specific terms and information.

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Please Note

Finding a scholarship opportunity with one item of relevant criteria does not mean you will fully qualify for the scholarship. By completing the universal application by March 16, you will be able to apply for all of the scholarship opportunities for which you qualify. If you you feel you should be eligible for any given scholarship opportunity, please call 417-864-6199.

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Aaron Goddard Courage Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Willard High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Alan D. and Yvonne L. Skouby Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Alfred Penny Memorial Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Clever High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must have participated in a sport at least two of the four years
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in school activities
Essay required

Alicia Key Scholarship

One $475.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Sullivan High School, who is female
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 20 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in sports
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from a coach

Aloyce and James Barnhill Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student
Must be applying or attending Mineral Area College, Three Rivers College or Southeast Missouri State University
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Alternative Education Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior who has been or currently is in foster care/alternative care, or is currently homeless/unsheltered
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

American Patriot Scholarship

One $5,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student who has a parent or grandparent that is an honorably discharged veteran or active personnel
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Andrew J. Vincent Memorial Scholarship

One $400.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Alton High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Andy Gott Memorial Scholarship

One $950.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Hillcrest High School who played varsity baseball, including senior year
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Anita Barnes Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating high school senior from Oran High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

Ann and Doug Sickles Memorial Scholarship

One $2,800.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student entering third or fourth year
Preference given to a student who graduated from Aurora, Marionville, Miller, Mount Vernon, Pierce City or Verona Missouri High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursuing a degree in Healthcare or Social Science
Must be attending a Missouri college or university
Describe participation in community service
Essay required

Arthur G. Tesar Scholarship

Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours at Missouri State University–Springfield or Ozarks Technical Community College–Springfield
Graduating high school senior
GPA between 2.5 and 3.0; submit transcript
Must be applying to Missouri State University or Ozarks Technical Community College
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Aurora Community Theatre Memorial Scholarship

One $800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Aurora High School who participated in communications, debate, drama or speech
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

Aurora Dental Grant Endowment Fund

One $500.00 scholarship
Postgraduate dental student
Must be attending Kansas City University-Joplin Dental School entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year
Submit letter of good
Essay required

Ava Alumni Yeoman Scholarship

Two $1,500.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Ava High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Ava Methodist Church Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Ava High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be a member of the Ava Methodist Church, Ava, MO
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities

Barker Shannon Scholarship

One $1,250.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Mountain Grove High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

BDL Scholarship

Three $600.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating high school senior from Cole Camp, Lincoln or Warsaw High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Letter of recommendation

Beadles, Pryer, McCoy Scholarship

One $1,750.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Belle Lions Club Memorial Scholarship in memory of David R. Sassmann

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, school activities, work experience
Two recommendation requests

Ben Wilken Memorial Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Must be enrolled in the JROTC program
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Benny Hensley Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Hartville High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Benton and Genelle Breeding Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Gainesville High School, who has attended GHS for at least two of the four years
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Benton County Community Foundation Scholarship

Three $700.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating high school senior from Cole Camp, Lincoln or Warsaw High School
Preference given to a student pursuing two-year school or vocational school
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Bernie Bahr Forestry and Natural Resources Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student who has completed two years of college credits (minimum 44 hours) and be committed to obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related field such as Plant/Soil/Environmental Science
Preference given to a graduate of Hermann High School, or Owensville, Wellsville Middletown, Montgomery, N Callaway, New Bloomfield, Fulton, S Callaway, or Warrenton High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Essay required

Berniece Medlin Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Monett High School; majoring in Education
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required

BEST EHS Vocational Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eminence High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Betty H. King Scholarship

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in Education, Engineering or Science
Graduating high school senior who is a female
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Engineering, Math or Science
Must be from one the following in Missouri: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster or Wright
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Big Springs Resource Conservation and Development Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from one of these counties: Butler, Carter, Reynolds, Ripley or Wayne
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursing a degree in Agriculture or Natural Resources
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required

Bill Cox Memorial Scholarship

One $1,750.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Spokane High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Bill Hanks and Wilbur Wilson OHS Scholarship

Five $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional one year (approximately half of the original award); providing you show satisfactory progress and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Bill Keesling Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Marshfield High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Bill Kirsch Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Reeds Spring High School
GPA of 3.8 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Blaine A. Childress Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Seymour High School
Preference given to student pursing a Business major
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Blessings Forward Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Purdy High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Bob and Jane Ellen Lazenby Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for an additional three years; providing you maintain a 2.5 GPA and are enrolled full time
Graduating high school senior from Caruthersville High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two year accredited college, university or vocational school
Preference given to a student attending a vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Bob and Mea Childers Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Nixa SCORE High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation; Nixa School faculty member

Bob Johnson Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Lamar High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Briefly describe any family financial considerations you wish the scholarship selection committee to beware of
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Bob Stokes/Bob Krasser Memorial Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Scholarship will only be paid after recipient completes the fall semester at an accredited college or university
Graduating high school senior from Weaubleau High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, school activities, work experience

Boesl-Gentry Memorial Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Cabool, Hartville, Houston, Licking, Marshfield, Mountain Grove, Mountain View, Norwood, Plato, Salem, Summersville, West Plains or Willow Springs High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Ministry, Music Ministry, or Youth Ministry
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Bradley Griswold, Don C. Harrison and Anne Whitney Barrow Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities

Buffalo Rotary Club Davis and Mallory Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Buffalo High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Camp Arrowhead Staff Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student who is male and has been a staff person at Camp Arrowhead
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Captain Aaron J. Eidem Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student attending Drury University, Evangel University, Missouri State University-Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College or Southwest Baptist University
Must be entering second or third year
Must be in the ROTC program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Carol Blackburn Branson High School Scholarship

Three $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.75 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Branson High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Briefly describe any family financial considerations you wish the scholarship selection committee to beware of
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Cathy Lloyd Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.3 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Hermann High School
GPA of 3.3 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 28 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, leadership roles, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Catrina Runyan Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Charles and Helen Winston Scholarship

Two $750.00 scholarships; one per school
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Branson or Hollister High School
GPA of 3.5 or below; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Charles E. Whitten, Jr. Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Alton High School who has lettered in two sports
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school athletics
Essay required

Chilton Oil Scholarship

Two $1,500.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Salem High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Chris Bell Memorial Scholarship

One $3,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from a Springfield public high school
GPA of 3.8 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 26 or above
Must be applying to a four-year accredited college or university
Describe specific achievements, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Chris Upp Memorial Scholarship

One $5,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Explosives Engineering or Geology
Must be attending Missouri University of Science and Technology-Rolla
Submit transcript
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Christian Russell Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Describe participation in school activities, work experience
Essay required

Christina A. Harter/Run, Lead, Achieve Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Logan-Rogersville High School who has participated in track, cross country or band
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Christine A. Loetel Scholarship

Award amount varies
Renewable each semester; providing you maintain in good standing with your respective institution
Student who has cerebral palsy or a similar disability resulting from damage to the brain
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Possible interview

Christine Dicus Jennings Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Dadeville High School
Preference given to a student pursuing Music in college
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service
Essay required

Clara Bowline Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Claude and Pauline Craker Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours at College of the Ozarks
Graduating high school senior from Sparta High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to College of the Ozarks
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Clonts Anderson Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from El Dorado High School who is female
GPA between 2.5 and 3.2; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Clyde R. Alleman Memorial Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student; preference for pursuing a Medical degree
College graduate from Greene County, MO (Ash Grove, Fair Grove, Rogersville, Republic, Springfield, Strafford, Walnut Grove, Willard)
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Clyde Rowen Scholarship

One $475.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Hartville, Mansfield, Mountain Grove or Norwood High School
Preference given to a student majoring in Education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Coach Charles "Hoss" McCallister Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Bolivar High School planning to participate in a sport at college
GPA of 2.8 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Describe participation in sports

Coday Family Scholarship

One $1,800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Mansfield High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri
Essay required

Cole-Mahan Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Crocker, Dixon, Laquey, Richland or Waynesville High School
Preference given to student who has a parent currently serving in, or has been honorably discharged from, the military
Preference given to a student who played golf in high school
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 25 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two recommendation requests
Must have excellent attendance record

Come Back Kids Scholarship

One $4,000.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student entering third or fourth year, majoring in Education
Must have graduated from Sarcoxie High School, Sarcoxie, MO
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be attending an accredited four-year college or university
After graduating, student must agree to teach at Sarcoxie Schools, Sarcoxie, MO for two years. If a position is not available at Sarcoxie Schools, the commitment will be to teach in a rural school for two years
Essay required
Letter of recommendation
If selected, you will be expected to sign a letter of commitment outlining the responsibilities and expectations of the Come Back Kids Scholarship which is listed in the above criteria

Courtney Lee Gant Anti-Bullying Memorial Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Stockton High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe participation in school activities, work experience
Essay required

Crane High School Classes of 1957 & 1958 Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Crane High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Curtis Dick Snow Memorial Scholarship

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in Agriculture, Education, or Music
Graduating high school senior from Adrian High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Agriculture, Education, Music
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.8 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in STEM
Graduating high school senior from Carl Junction, Carthage, Diamond, East Newton, Golden City, Jasper, Joplin, Lamar, Liberal, McDonald, Neosho, Sarcoxie, Seneca or Webb City High School
Submit transcript
Must be pursing a degree in STEM
Must be applying to a four-year accredited college or university
need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Dade Lodge 518 IOOF Scholarship

One $1,800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Dadeville, Everton, Greenfield or Lockwood High School
GPA of 2.65 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Dale and Carol Sechler Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Pleasant Hope High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Dale Joseph and Rheva Allen Blackwell Business Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Weaubleau High School
Preference given to a student pursuing a Business degree
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe leadership roles, school activities

Dallas and Elizabeth Nelson Gray Scholarship

One $1,800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Clever High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 22 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Dalton Newton Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Daniel B. Mothershead Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Thomas W. Kelly High School
Preference given to a student pursuing Agriculture or Journalism, as well as a student in the FFA program
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Describe participation in school activities
Essay required

Daniel DiSylvester Memorial Soccer Scholarship

One $1,250.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from one of these counties: Christian, Dallas, Dade, Greene, Lawrence, Polk or Webster
Must have played organized soccer for four years
GPA of 2.2 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Danny Clinton Memorial Scholarship

Two $500.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School who played baseball
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university

Davene Owens-Jaeger Memorial Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Alton High School
Preference given to a student majoring in Healthcare
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

David W. Trott Scholarship at Hollister High School

Two $6,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Hollister High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two optional short essays
Two letters of recommendation; one from a high school teacher or administer and one from a non-family member

Dennis Miller Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in Education
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School; majoring in Education
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Diane and Peter Christodoulou Memorial Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student
This scholarship is for a learning disability student - NOT health-impaired student
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Financial information
Describe participation in community service, work experience
High school senior provide the front page of current or most recent IEP, and undergraduate student provide a letter from the Disability Service Coordinator verifying the diagnosis of your learning disability

Doc and Bonnie Bender Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional two years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours ($500.00 the first year, $750.00 the second year, $1,000.00 the third year)
Graduating high school senior from El Dorado Springs High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, leadership roles, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Dody/Young Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from a public or private Clinton high school
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Donald and Phoebe Williams Nursing Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursuing an RN degree
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in church, community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Donald and Wilena Farwell Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Republic High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Donnie Vaughn Memorial FFA Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Weaubleau High School who has been active in the FFA Program
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation community service, leadership roles
Essay required

Doris Lorayne Sims Easley Scholarship

Five $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Cassville High School
Preference given to a student pursuing Music
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in school activities, work experience
Essay required

Dorman and Maxine Steelman Memorial Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Salem High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Dorothy and Gabby Gibbons Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Purdy High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Dorothy Chestnut Harman Elementary Education Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from any Springfield, MO High School OR undergraduate student at Drury University, Missouri State University or Evangel University
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Dorothy Cline Memorial Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Alton High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Dorothy Feaster Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Warsaw High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Agriculture or Education
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Dorothy Feaster Memorial WHS Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Weaubleau High School
Preference given to a student pursuing a degree in Education
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college
Essay required

Dorothy Feaster Technical School Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Weaubleau High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a vocational school
Essay required

Dorothy Pope Nursing Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from El Dorado Springs or Stockton High School OR a non-traditional student who is a resident of El Dorado Springs or Stockton
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Nursing
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Doug Nimmo Scholarship

One $475.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Nixa High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in sports

Dr. A.O. Pittenger STEM Scholarship Fund

One $4,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours at either University of Missouri–Columbia or Missouri University of Science and Technology-Rolla, and are in the STEM field of study
Graduating high school senior from Branson High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT of 26 or above
Must be applying to University of Missouri-Columbia or Missouri University of Science and Technology-Roll
Must be pursuing STEM as field of study
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. Fred Enloe Dental Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student enrolled at the UMKC School of Dentistry
Must have graduated from high school from Southern Missouri
Preference given to a student graduating from Eldon, Iberia, Osage, Saint Elizabeth or Tescumbia High School, MO
Submit letter of good standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. James C. Thornsberry Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Sullivan High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe your experience being an unpaid tutor and/or mentoring other students (must be at least 50 hours)
Essay required

Dr. Mary King Long Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you are enrolled in 12 credit hours and majoring in Healthcare
Graduating high school senior from Bradleyville, Branson, Forsyth or Hollister High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Healthcare
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. Mary Newman Scholarship

Three $1,250.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating high school senior from Cassville, Exeter, or Southwest (Washburn) High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Dr. Michael D. Laseter Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Poplar Bluff High School
Submit transcript
ACT Score of 21 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, school activities
Essay required

Dr. Mildred Fortner Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Willard High School who attended WHS all four years
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 23 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service
Letter of recommendation

Dr. O.E. and Eloise H. Sloan Memorial Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Greenfield High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Dr. Paul A. and Louise M. Brenner Memorial Scholarship

One $800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Owensville High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Dr. Raymond G. Scott Education Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Stockton High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. Steven R. Butcher Memorial Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Cedar or Polk County
Preference given to a high school senior from Stockton
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursuing a degree in Healthcare
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Dr. Thomas E. and Mary M. Ashley Medical Scholarship

One $10,000.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student entering third or fourth year of medical school and attending the University of Missouri School of Medicine-Springfield
Submit letter of good standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. Thomas E. and Mary M. Ashley Nursing Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student majoring in Nursing
Must be attending Cox College of Nursing or College of Health Professions Southwest Baptist University
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Dr. Thomas R. Whitty Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student entering second or third year in a Chiropractic program
Submit letter of good standing
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
Essay required

Dr. William B. McIntyre Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Carthage or Joplin High School
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Describe participation in community services, school activities
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Dr. William M. Walker Memorial Medical Scholarship

One $10,000.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student entering final year of medical school in Missouri or Iowa
Preference given to veterans
Submit letter of good standing
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Drafting, Design and Construction Technologies Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Cassville High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Drafting, Design, or Engineering Technology
Must be applying to Crowder College or Ozarks Technical Community College
Essay required

Dwain and Donna Hammons Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours and attending Missouri State University-Springfield
Graduating high school senior from Stockton High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to Missouri State University-Springfield
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Eaton Family Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Warsaw High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Ed Cook Memorial Scholarship

One $1,400.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Aurora High School who has participated in at least two sports
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, sports activities, work experience
Essay required

Ed Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Cuba or Owensville High School and a current member of FFA and/or 4-H
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Edgar L. Howard Scholarship

One $850.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Bradleyville, Branson, Forsyth or Hollister High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

EFCO Sales Rep Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student
Must be a child of an EFCO employee, and parent must have been employed at EFCO for 3-years minimum (applicant cannot be a child of EFCO officer or board member)
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

EHS Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eminence High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Eldon Booster Club Scholarship

Two $500.00 scholarships; one female, one male
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, sports, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from a coach

Eldon FFA Alumni/Ryan Fountain Memorial Scholarship

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School who has been enrolled in an Agriculture program for least 2 years
Submit transcript
Must be pursing a degree in Agriculture
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Eldon Lions Club Scholarship

Two $500.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Eldon Steward Agriculture Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from El Dorado Springs or El Dorado Springs Christian High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Agriculture
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Elizabeth A. Hutcherson Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Clinton High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Two letters of recommendation: one from the counselor and one from the principal

Ellis and Jennie Barritt Educational Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from El Dorado Springs High School
Preference given to a student pursuing an Education degree
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Emily and Mary Lynn Wolpers Scholarship Endowment

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Poplar Bluff High School
Submit transcript
ACT Score of 21 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in awards/honors/office held, community service, school activities
Essay required

Erik R. Heldt Scholarship

Ten $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Gasconade County High School who has participated in sports at least two years OR an applicant whose parent attended Hermann High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, leadership roles
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Esther Sands McGuire Scholarship

One $1,250.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Central High School
Preference given to members of the Senior Kiltie organization
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Eunice M. Ploeger Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in Education
Graduating high school senior from Hermann High School
GPA or 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Letter of recommendation

Evan Boettler Memorial Scholarship

One 1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Aurora High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

F. Joe Crosswhite Math & Science Award Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Salem High School who has attended SHS for at least two years
GPA of 2.9 or above; submit transcript; GPA of 3.5 in three or more Mathematics and/or Science courses that are electives
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Fair Play Alumni Association Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Fair Play High School, who attended FPHS all four years
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Fannie Mitchell Hall Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating high school senior from Rolla High School
GPA of 3.25 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in school activities

Foster Care Scholarship

One $1.000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student
Must be or have been in foster care and never been adopted
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Friends of Joplin High School Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Joplin High School
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a four-year accredited college or university
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

G.L. "Lat" and Zella Lee (Simrell) Smith and Hunter L. Smith Family Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Stockton High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to an accredited vocational school
Describe work experience
Essay required

Gabby Girls Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student entering third or fourth year and is female
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be attending a four-year accredited college or university in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required

Gabe Wilson, Charlie Phillips and Scott Bruenger Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Logan-Rogersville High School who participated sports
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school, sports activities, work experience
Essay required

Garrett Braun Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Owensville High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Gasconade County R-1 Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating high school senior from Hermann High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activites, work experience

Gavaan Vehr Foundation Fund Scholarship

Two $1,250.00 scholarships; one female, one male
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Logan-Rogersville High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Geoffrey and Dorothy Heying Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Hermann High School
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher and one from an employer

George Nixon Agricultural Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Strafford High School
Submit transcript
Must be pursuing a degree in Agriculture
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe work experience
Essay required

George W. Hale/EPHS Class of '63 Endowed Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from East Prairie High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe work experience
Essay required

Gerald Community Foundation Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Owensville High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must live in Gerald, Missouri with zip code 63037
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Gerald School Penny Fair Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Owensville High School
Submit transcript
Must have attended Gerald Elementary School for a minimum of three years
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Geraldine Haldiman Scholarship

Two $1,500.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School who has taken at least one Music class and has a degree of participation in the music department
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities

GHS Alumni Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Gainesville High School
Preference given to a student whose parent/parents are GHS graduates
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from a teacher

Gifford Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Lakeland High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, leadership roles, school activities

Gisele Bauman Scholarship for Women in STEM Fund

One $1,900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School who is female
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT of 28 or above
Must be pursuing a degree in STEM
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Glen W. Wisdom Scholarship and Award

Two $1,500.00 scholarships; one per school
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Bunker or Salem High School who is an athlete
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in sports

Glenn and Irene Ball Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Nixa High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Glenn Coffey Memorial Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Lincoln High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Grace J. Alverson Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Warsaw High School
Submit transcript
Must be pursing a degree in Education
Must be applying to the University of Central Missouri or Missouri State University-Springfield
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Grant A. Finley Memorial Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville or Lutie High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Gravelin Nursing Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student enrolled in a Nursing program and attending a Missouri college or university
GPA of 3.3 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Gravelin Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior who has experienced a life-altering circumstance such as but not limited to a major illness, long term hospitalization, home care, traumatic accident or major disaster
GPA of 3.3 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Greater Ozarks Chapter of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, #144 Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Preference given to a student pursuing Orthopedic Nursing
Must be pursing a degree Nursing
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Gunner Lee Thomason Autism Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student who is committed to working directly and preferably exclusively, with autistic persons and their families - either through education or health services
Preference given to a student from the Truman Lake area
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

H. Garrett Wright Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Central or Kickapoo High School
Must be a current, active, paid member of Key Club International
Submit transcript
Must be applying to Missouri State University-Springfield
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

H. Lyman Mooney Music Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Marshfield High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring or minoring in Music, Instrumental or Voice, or plan to participate in a music ensemble/activity
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe leadership roles, school activities
Letter of recommendation from your high school music teacher

Hands to Work Hearts to God Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Carthage High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Essay required

Hanks Family Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form

Harding Family Foundation Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Nixa High School who participated in basketball for two seasons
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, sports
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Harlan Wehrman Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Lockwood High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Agriculture or Music
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in agriculture and/or music

Harold C. and Mabel Hackler Price Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.75 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Warsaw High School
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Harold H. Lurie MD Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student going into second, third or fourth year of medical school
Must be attending the University of Missouri School of Medicine, either the Columbia or Springfield, Missouri campus
Submit letter of good standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Hearld and Marge Ambler Scholarship

Two $6,000.00 scholarships
Undergraduate student going into third, fourth or fifth year
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Business
Preference given to a student pursuing an Accounting degree
Must be attending a four-year accredited college or university in Missouri or contiguous states
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service and work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation
Must be employed while attending college

Henry J. and Lucille J. Straus Scholarship

Fifteen $7,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, and are enrolled in 12 credit hours at a private college or university
Graduating high school senior
GPA of 3.2 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a four year accredited private college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Herb and Maxine Trimble Scholarship

Two $1,500.00 scholarships; one per school
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Branson or Hollister High School
GPA of 3.5 or below; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Houn Dawg Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Aurora High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Houston Community Foundation Medical Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, or Summersville High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursuing a degree in the Medical field
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Houston Community Foundation Vocational Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, or Summersville High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to an accredited vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Howard and Dorothy Anderson Education Assistance Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Monett High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service
Essay required

IDF (Monett) Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Monett High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 18 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation; one from teacher, counselor or school administer and a second from outside school staff
IDF dependents may apply, but are not eligible to receive this scholarship if they receive an award under the separate IDF Dependent Scholarship program

J. Kenneth Awbery and Iva M. Awbery Scholarship

Eight $1,500.00 scholarships; two per school
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Bradleyville, Branson, Forsyth or Hollister High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

J.H. Phillips and Abbey Barger Autism Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School
Must have a diagnosis on the Autism spectrum or have a sibling on the Autism spectrum
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

J.K. Burney Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Aurora High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Jack Carter Memorial Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursuing a Nursing degree
Must be applying to a four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Jack Michael Thach Memorial Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Aurora High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in school activities
Briefly describe any family financial considerations you wish the scholarship selection committee to beware of
Essay required

Jack Purinton Agricultural Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Lamar High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Jack, Mary, Philip and Kevin Nelson Scholarship

One $1,800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Clever High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 22 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Briefly describe any family financial considerations you wish the scholarship selection committee to beware of
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Jackie Dale Blankenship Memorial Scholarship

One $1,900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Seymour High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to Missouri State University-Springfield
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Jackie Johns Memorial Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Nixa High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year accredited college
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Jaime Ball Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Liberty High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

James B. Staley Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Willard High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to Ozarks Technical Community College
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Letter of recommendation

James Craig Carr Memorial Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student
Must be a participant or past participant in the Lost and Found Program, Springfield, MO
GPA of 2.5; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required

James D. and Mary L. Crafton Scholarship

Two $3,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Aurora High School
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

James M. Payne and Frances A. Payne Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Conway High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in school activities
Essay required

James P. Robinson Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student attending Missouri State University-Springfield
Must be majoring or minoring in religious studies
Must have completed or is currently enrolled in REL 131 or REL 332
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from a religious studies faculty

Jan Kirsch Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Reeds Spring High School
GPA of 3.8 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Jay, Betty, Sharon, Karen Shelton Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Willard High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

JD and Carol Ann Pilkenton Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Aurora High School
Submit transcript
Must be pursuing a Business or Education degree
Must be applying to a two-year or-four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

JD Riddle Educational Trust

One $5,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you are enrolled in a public Missouri college or university, pursuing a degree in Education (K-12) and enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Cassville High School
Submit transcript
Must be pursuing a degree in Education (K-12)
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited public college or university in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Jeanne McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student in the LPN program at Southern Missouri Technical Institute
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Jeffery David Ruwwe Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Sullivan High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year accredited college or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Jerald L. Andrews Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain a 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours and attending a Missouri college or university
Graduating high school senior from Missouri
GPA between 2.5 and 3.0; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Must have participated in a sport all four years of high school
Essay required

Jerry A. and Billie J. Setser Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School
Submit transcript
Must be pursuing an Accounting, Business or Finance degree
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Letter of recommendation

Jesse and Elsie Lower Memorial Scholarship

One $4,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Fair Play High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Jim and Jill Barnett Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain a 2.75 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Cuba High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Jim Hollander Physical Therapy Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student enrolled in a Physical Therapy program in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Jim and Shirley Cook Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior
Preference given to a student with FFA leadership or GO CAPS program participation
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursuing a degree in CNC Programming, Machine Tool Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or Welding
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Joan Robinson Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Perry County or a resident of Perry County, MO
Preference given to a student who are pursuing an Environmental Science degree (atmospheric, science, ecology, environmental chemistry, geosciences, social sciences)
Resident of Perry County submit copy of driver's license or copy of utility bill
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required

Joe and Clejo King Memorial Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Clever High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Joe and JoAnne Ellis Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours at a Missouri college or university
Graduating high school senior from Cassville High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a four-year accredited college or university in Missouri
Essay required

Joe and Sue Webb Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Stockton High School
Preference given to a student pursuing a Business or Education degree
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to Missouri State University-Springfield
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

John Allen Memorial Scholarship

One $1,00.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Strafford High School
Must be or have been on the cross-country team during high school
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from the cross-country head coach

John and Betty Morris Scholarship

Five $1,800.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours; amount will vary
Graduating high school senior from Marionville High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation; one from a current educator and one from a community leader outside the school system

John and Lela Owen Educational Scholarship

Three $500.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating high school senior from Cole Camp, Lincoln or Warsaw High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursuing an Education degree
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities

John and Naomi Montgomery Scholarship

One $5,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Houston High School or undergraduate student who is a Houston High School alumni
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

John C. Bounous Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Monett High School who has been enrolled in agriculture classes for four years and is active in FFA
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, leadership roles, school activities
Essay required

John D. Ashcroft SMBA Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Postgraduate law student going into second or third year
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Submit letter of good standing
Essay required

John H. and Ruby M. Laurie Charitable Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Camdenton High School
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Preference given to a student pursuing a Business degree
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school

John Linden Hayes Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Aurora, Marionville, Miller, Mount Vernon, Pierce City or Verona High School
Must be a first-generation student
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year accredited or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

John Oscar Farmer Family Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Willard High School
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Engineering or Geology
Must be attending a Missouri college or university
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Johnny E. Tubaugh Scholarship (DACO)

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Dadeville, Everton or Greenfield High School, must have been enrolled your entire senior year
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Two letters of recommendation; one from a non-family member and one from your high school counselor

Johnny E. Tubaugh Scholarship (Lockwood)

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Lockwood High School who has been enrolled entire senior year
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Two letters of recommendation; one from a non-family member and one from your high school counselor

Jones/Goddard Scholarship Fund For Public Health

One $800.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student enrolled in a Master of Public Health program
Must be attending a Missouri or Kansas accredited school
Submit letter of good standing
Describe work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Josephine Plummer Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Joyce Petty Overby Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Bernie R-XIII High School
GPA of 2.5 or above if applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
GPA of 2.0 or above if applying to an accredited vocational school; submit transcript
Submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe participation in school activities, community service
Essay required

Justin Crews Memorial Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Alton High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a vocational school
Essay required

Kaeding-Winter Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Kaleb Tanner High Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Gainesville High School who attended GHS for at least three of four years
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Kalee Chandler Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Butler High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Kathryn Garst Gray and Henry E. Gray Scholarship in loving memory of Lester and Nanalee G...

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours at University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri State University-Springfield, Stephens College or Cottey College
Graduating high school senior from Marshfield High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri State University-Springfield, Stephens College or Cottey College
Describe participation in community service, leadership roles, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Kenneth Nyberg Memorial Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Buffalo High School
Submit transcript
Must be pursuing a degree in Healthcare
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Kennett Class of 1972 Scholarship

Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Kennett High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Essay required

Kevin "Cub" Martin Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Nixa High School
Male who participated in varsity basketball for at least two years
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in sports
Essay required

Kevin D. and Toni B. Williams Scholarship

Two $1,500.00 scholarships; one female and one male
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Nevada High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Kevin Umlauf Foundation Scholarship

One $800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student from Christian or Greene County in Missouri
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be attending or applying to Drury University, Evangel University, Midwest Technical Institute, Mission University, Missouri State University–Springfield, or Ozarks Technical Community College
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Kim D. Lansford Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Reeds Spring High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Music or English
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Kinkead Family Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Warsaw High School
GPA of 3.25 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Kirk Haseltine Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Central High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 24 or above
Must be applying to University of Missouri-Columbia
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities

Kiwanis Club of Ozark Empire Endowed Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from a Springfield high school
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Preference given to a Key Club member
Preference given to a student applying to a Missouri college
Must be applying to a vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Koch-Lange Family Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior with a direct connection to Fuersville, MO; if no applicants with a direct connection to Fuersville, MO, then a graduating Belle High School senior
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Kyle Curtis Dicken Memorial Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Poplar Bluff High School who participated in band all four years
Preference given to a student pursuing a Music degree
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in music and band
Essay required

Lakeland Vikings Scholarship

One $1,700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Lakeland High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities

Landreth Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Dadeville High School
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from a non-family member

Larry A. Weaver, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

One $4,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or homeschooled
Submit transcript
Must be a member of the Buffalo Baptist Church in Buffalo, MO
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from staff member from Buffalo Baptist Church in Buffalo, MO

Larry L. Jones Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours at Missouri Southern State University
Graduating high school senior from Stockton High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to Missouri Southern State University
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Larry Wallace Endowed Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Alton High School
Preference given to to a Business major, followed by Education major and then Healthcare major
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four=year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Laverta Arnhart Jones Scholarship

Three $6,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Aurora, Marionville, Miller, Mount Vernon, Pierce City, or Verona High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 24 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Leo and Helen Saye Memorial Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Fair Play High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Leon and Norma Hilton Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Monett High School who has a family member actively engaged in farming
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursing a degree in Agriculture
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Leslie Raybourn Memorial Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Republic High School
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 27 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Lew and Carol Rauch Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Billings High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be in the A+ program
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Lewis E. and Wilma Childress Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Marshfield High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year accredited or vocational school
Essay required

Lewis E. Short Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, majoring in Agriculture
Graduating Eldon High School senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Agriculture
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Little Joe Trust Scholarship

Five $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Cassville, Exeter, Monett, Purdy, Southwest or Wheaton High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Liv A Life of Love Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ash Grove, Billings, Chadwick, Clever, Fair Grove, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Logan-Rogersville, Sparta, Springfield, Strafford, Walnut Grove or Willard High School
GPA between 2.5 and 3.0; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Healthcare
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Lovella Hilty Memorial Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.75 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Clinton High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Lt. Col. John Michael Armstrong Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Republic High School who is a member of JROTC program
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities

Logan Middleton Sportsmanship Scholarship

Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior who is male
Participant in the Blue & Gold Basketball Tournament; player or team manager
Must have played basketball or been a team manager for at least two years
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Describe participation in church, community service, school activities
Essay required "What sportsmanship means to me"
Possible interview by the scholarship selection committee

Luie and Anna Roberts Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Alton High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Mae, Grace, and George Bacon Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Two recommendation requests

Mandy Hampton Memorial Scholarship

Two $800.00 scholarships; one female, one male
Graduating high school senior from Ava High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, sports
Essay required

Margaret Eidson Fugate Class of 1931 Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Willow Springs High School
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education or Engineering
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Marian C. Harvey Music Award Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School who has participated in a minimum of two years in band, chorus or the piano program and participated in district and/or state music competitions
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service and school activities including ways in which your music talent has been shared with others through school programs, competitions, vocal and other instrumental activities
Letter of recommendation from a private music instructor or school music instructor

Marie Ooley Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from a Springfield public high school
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Maries County R-2 PTO Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Maries County R-II School Foundation Community Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Marilyn Kraettli Clifton Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Hermann High School who has been enrolled their entire junior and senior years
GPA between 2.5 and 3.8; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

Marion and Mae John Memorial Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Weaubleau High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, school activities, work experience

Marionville Alumni Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Marionville High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Mark Craighead Memorial Scholarship

One $400.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Republic High School who has participated in FBLA or DECA
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Mark's Memorial Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Hartville, Mansfield, Mountain Grove or Norwood High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Marlin and Jean Pinnell Annual Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Diamond High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Marquart Family Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 15 or above
Must be majoring in Healthcare
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Marshfield Area Community Foundation Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Marshfield High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Martin Youngblood Linesman Scholarship

Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Diamond, McDonald County, Neosho or Seneca High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a line worker school
Essay required

Mary Ann White Memorial Scholarship

One $1,800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Republic High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education
Must be applying to a four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Mary B. Miller Scholarship

One $400.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Cuba High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

Mary Heiskell Memorial Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Couch High School
Preference given to a student pursuing a Vocal or Instrumental Music degree
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Mary Lay Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Cole Camp, Lincoln or Warsaw High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Mary P. Pettit Memorial Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Lutie High School or homeschooled from Theodosia, MO
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Mathew W. Placzek Scholarship

One $5,000.00 scholarship
Postgraduate law student going into second or third year in pursuit of Juris Doctorate at a law school
Must have graduated from Ash Grove, Logan-Rogersville, Republic, Springfield, Strafford, Walnut Grove or Willard High School, or graduated from Drury University or Missouri State University
Submit transcript
Essay required
Submit letter of good standing

Matt Abraham Memorial Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Gainesville High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 25 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, sports

Matt Bushey Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student who is enrolled in a graduate education program at an accredited college or university
Must be currently teaching in one of the following schools: Dadeville or Fair Play (preference), Macks Creek, Halfway, Wheatland, Hermitage, Weaubleau, Humansville, Walnut Grove, MO
Essay required

Matthew J. England Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville or Lutie High School, or homeschooled
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service and school activities
One paragraph addressing "What is your future dream career"
One paragraph addressing "What do you do for fun in your free time"
One paragraph addressing "What kind of music do you listen to"
One paragraph addressing "If you had to pick one person who inspires you, who would you pick and why"
One paragraph addressing "If you were to ask friends to describe you, what would they say"
Letter of recommendation from a counselor

Mattie E. Childress Memorial

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Seymour High School
Preference given to a student pursuing an Education degree
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Max and Doris King Memorial Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ash Grove High School
Participation in FFA for two years; one of them being your senior year
Submit transcript
Must be pursuing an degree in Agriculture
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required

Mearle and Stella Luna Scholarship

One $1,250.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Gainesville High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Memorial Scholarship of the 1979-2015 Neosho Soroptimist Club

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Diamond, East Newton, Neosho or Seneca High School
Preference given to a female
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Michael Vyrostek Musicians Fund

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Camdenton, Miller County R-III, Morgan County R-II, School of the Osage or Warsaw High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Student must have participated in a music program, two of the four years in high school
Describe community service
Essay required

Mildred Ann Groves Childress Memorial Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Willow Springs High School
Preference given to an FFA member
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Missouri Association of RC & D Councils Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 21 or above
Must be majoring in Agriculture or Natural Resources
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Missouri Beef Days Charitable Scholarship Fund

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Preference given to a student from Polk County
Must be pursuing a degree in Agricultural-related field
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Monett Booster Club Scholarship

Two $250.00 scholarships; one female, one male
Graduating high school senior from Monett High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in sports

Morrisville Academic Scholarship #1

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Marion C. Early High School who has attended MHS for at least 2 years
Preference give to a student pursuing Engineering, Math or Science
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a four-year accredited college or university
Describe participation in community service, school activities

MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from one of these counties: Carter, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Shannon, Texas or Wright
Preference given to student from Carter or Reynolds Counties
Preference given to a student pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Mueller Family STEM Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Valle High School
Preference given to a student applying to Missouri University of Science and Technology and pursuing a STEM degree
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a four-year college or university in Missouri
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Murray Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Gainesville High School who is female
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service

National Art Shop/Sanders Scholarship

Two $500.00 scholarships; one per school
Undergraduate student attending Missouri State University-Springfield or Ozarks Technical Community College
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Art
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe work experience
Essay required

Neal and Betty Grubaugh Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School; majoring in Education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Nixa Alumni Century of Learning Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Nixa High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Nona "Grammy" Norwine Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Bradleyville High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education
Must have attended Bradleyville High School all four years
Must be applying to a four year accredited college or university
Essay required

Nora Slusher Scholarship

Four $1,000.00 scholarships; two per school
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Bradleyville or Forsyth High School
GPA of 3.5 or below; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Norbertine and John Mais Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Aurora, Marionville, Miller, Mount Vernon, Pierce City or Verona High School
GPA of 3.75 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursuing an Engineering, Home Economics, or Child Development degree
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Describe your participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Norma Lea and Doc John Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Crocker High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Norman Mills Memorial Scholarship

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Alton High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in sports

OG James Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Letter of recommendation

Olin J. Brattin Scholarship

Three $2,500.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating high school senior from Cassville, Wheaton or McDonald (Anderson/Rocky Comfort only) High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Ollie and Doreen E. Whitt Memorial Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Clinton High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service
Essay required

Owensville Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

One $1,800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Owensville High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Business
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher and one from a non-family member)

Ozark Chapter of Missouri Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship

Two $1,500.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in Engineering
Graduating high school senior
Preference given to a child and/or grandchild of MSPE members
Preference given to a student in foster care or Ward of the Court
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT score of 29 or above in Math and a score of 25 or above in English
Must be pursing a degree in Engineering
Must be applying to a four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two letters of recommendation

Ozark High School Alumni Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Ozarks Regional Graduate Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student
Must have graduated from a Missouri high school in our service area
Preference given to a student who graduated from Reeds Spring, MO high school
Submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required

Ozarks Teacher Corps Scholarship

Eight $4,000.00 scholarships; two from each school listed below
Renewable for an additional one year; providing you maintain a 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours and majoring in Education
Undergraduate student entering junior or senior year
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit a transcript
Must be enrolled at Drury University, Missouri State University, Missouri Southern State University, or Southeast Missouri State University
Must be majoring in Education
Agree to attend two mandatory professional development all-day workshops (one in the fall and one in the spring)
Student must have graduated from a rural Missouri high school
After graduating, the student must agree to teach for at least three years in a rural community
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from a professor in the Education department at your university
If selected, you will be expected to sign a letter of commitment outlining the responsibilities and expectations of the Ozark Teacher Corps scholarship recipient which is listed in the above criteria

Parkview Class of 66 Memorial

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Parkview High School
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Party/Butler Family Scholarship

Two $1,500.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, school activities, work experience
Two recommendation requests

Pat Souder Henry Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Ava High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Patricia Higham Nursing Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student attending College of Health Professions Southwest Baptist University
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required

Paul and Joe Anne Ripley Scholarship

Two $10,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Undergraduate student at Three Rivers College who attended Doniphan, Naylor or W. Point Christian Academy High School, or holds a valid HISet Certificate
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to an accredited four year college or university, NOT majoring in Physical Education, Coaching, Sports Management or other like programs
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Paul and Rosa Nelson Scholarship

One $850.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Willard High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities

Paul Dieckhoff High School Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Diamond High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in school activities
Essay required

PCHS Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Pierce City High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Phil and Billie Greer Educational Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eminence High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Physical Therapy Specialist/Nathan Murphy Scholarship

One $850.00 scholarship
Student enrolled in a law enforcement academy
Must have graduated from a Missouri high school; submit transcript
Must have acceptance letter from law enforcement academy
Essay required

Polk County Engineering/Geological Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Bolivar, Buffalo, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marian C. Early, Pleasant Hope, Polk County Christian, Skyline, Stockton or Weaubleau High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Engineering or Geological Sciences at University of Science and Technology-Rolla, or in the Engineering or Geological curriculum at Missouri S&T at Missouri State University-Springfield Campus.
Must be applying to either University of Missouri Science and Technology-Rolla enrolled in Engineering or Geological Sciences or enrolled in the Engineering or Geological curriculum at University of Missouri Science and Technology on the Missouri State University-Springfield Campus, or enrolled in the Geology or Earth Science education program at MSU Springfield Campus
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Polk County Tech Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled 12 credit hours at an accredited two year or vocational school
Graduating high school senior from Bolivar, Buffalo, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marian C. Early, Pleasant Hope, Polk County Christian, Skyline, Stockton or Weaubleau High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to an accredited two-year school or vocational school and enrolled in one of these programs:
- Appliance Repair
- Automotive Technology
- Construction Technology
- Diesel Technology
- Electrical/Distribution Systems
- Heating/Refrigeration/HVAC
- Line Worker
- Manufacturing Technology
- Mechatronics
- Plumbing
- Welding
Describe work experience
Essay required

Priscilla Bradford Memorial Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Monett High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Must be involved in debate or speech
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Protect the Farm Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in an agriculture-related field
Graduating high school senior from Bolivar, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marion C Early or Pleasant Hope High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in an Agricultural related field
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

PTSC in memory of Arasmith, Douglass, Simer, Spence Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student in second or third year at Missouri State University-Springfield, in the Physical Therapy Graduate Program
Submit letter of good standing
Must have graduated from a Missouri high school; submit transcript
Describe work experience
Essay required

PTSC in memory of Gilliam, Hathcock, Holloway, McGoldrick Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student attending Missouri State University-Springfield entering second or third year
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education
Must have graduated from a Missouri high school
Essay required

Purdy Alumni Association Leroy Howard Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Purdy High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Purdy Alumni Association Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating Purdy High School senior
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Quigley Jasper County Christian Athlete Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Carl Junction, Carthage, Jasper, Joplin, Sarcoxie, or Webb City High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Ministry
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe participation in community service, sports
Essay required

Ralph D. McPherson Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Forsyth High School who has attended FHS for at least three years
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Ray and Wilma Skelton Legacy Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Cassville High School senior
Preference given to a student who will be a first-generation college student
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a four year accredited college or university in Missouri; preference for a public institution
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Restore the Joy Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Houston or Willow Springs High School
Preference given to a student pursing a Healthcare degree
Must be applying to a two-year accredited college or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Rex and Virginia Price Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Marshfield High School
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Rich and Teresa Wallace Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Couch High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Business, Education or Health
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Richard and Jeanne Cavender Scholarship for Public Service

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Belle, Bourbon, Chamois, Crocker, Cuba, Dixon, Fatima, Hermann, Kingston, Laquey, Linn, Newburg, Owensville, Potosi, Richland, Rolla, Salem, St. James, Steeleville, Sullivan, Valley, Vienna or Waynesville High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursuing a degree in Education, Healthcare, Ministry, Public Policy & Social Service, or Social Science
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Richard E. Dorr Memorial Scholarship

One $4,000.00 scholarship
Postgraduate law student who graduated from a Missouri High School
Must be going into second or third year of study at University of Missouri School of Law
Submit letter of good standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Robert B. Childress Memorial Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Seymour High School
Preference given to an FFA member
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Robert C. Boehner Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student who is currently enrolled and entering into the final year of a degree/certificate program at a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or technical training school
Musts be majoring in Construction Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Engineering, Skilled Trades Program, or other Design/Construction related field
Must have graduated from high school in, or permanently reside in, the SWMO area within the following counties: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster or Wright
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Robert Jennings Smith Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from West Plains High School
Preference given to student pursuing a degree in Healthcare or Education
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Student must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Must have attended one of the following schools K-8: West Plains, Fairview, Howell Valley, Junction Hill, or Richards
Describe your participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Robert W. Kelsay Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Salisbury High School who has attended Salisbury High School all four years
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, sports

Robert Wheeler WHS Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Windsor High School
GPA of 1.80 or above; submit transcript
ACT of 13 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Roberta Lucy Memorial Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from the following counties: Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Mississippi, Perry, Scott or Stoddard
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to Mineral Area College, Southeast College of Nursing and Health Services, Southeast Missouri State University or Three Rivers College
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Romines Family Scholarship

Five $2,500.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional one year; providing you are enrolled in 12 credit hours at a two-year or vocational school
Graduating high school senior from Ava, Cabool, Hartville, Houston, Licking, Mansfield, Mountain Grove, Norwood, Plato or Summersville High School
OR homeschooled from these counties: Douglas, Texas, Wright
Preference given to a Mountain Grove student
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two year accredited or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Describe work experience

Ron and Kay Grunig Lakeland High School Vocational Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Lakeland High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two year accredited or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Ronda Seaton, DVM Memorial Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student entering second year at College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia
Submit letter of good standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Royce Fugate OMC Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Employee of Ozarks Health Care in West Plains, MO who is a Certified Nursing Assistant
Must be applying to an accredited college or university and will be entering an LPN program
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Letter of recommendation

Ruby Ayla Griffin Scholarship

Two $500.00 scholarships; one per school
Graduating high school senior from Wheatland High School or Dadeville High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Ruby Knutson and Esther Miles Scholarship

One $2,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Fordland, Mansfield or Seymour High School
Preference given to a student of military family veterans
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Letter of recommendation

Russ Melton Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Cassville High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Russ Moreland Memorial Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Monett High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in school activities
Essay required

Ruth and Gene Ridenhour MD Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to State Technical College of Missouri
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, school activities, work experience
Two recommendation requests

Ruth and Gene Ridenhour MD Scholarship #2

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Ruth Olesen Kelley Scholarship

One $1,900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from a Springfield high school, or an undergraduate student
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Female who is majoring in Women's History
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school in Springfield, MO
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Ryan Capps Memorial Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Samuel A. Sloan, Evelyn Sloan and Beulah Sloan McCoy Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating high school senior from Sherwood High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Briefly describe any family financial considerations you wish the scholarship selection committee to beware of
Essay required

Sandy Russell Memorial Scholarship for Ozark Public Schools

One $750.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School; majoring in Education
GPA of 3.25 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Sarah Beisner Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Glendale High School
GPA of 3.2 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 23 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Schilling Scholarship

Six $3,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA, enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in Agriculture
Graduating high school senior from Aurora, Carl Junction, Carthage, Dadeville, Everton, Greenfield, Golden City, Jasper, Joplin, Lamar, Liberal, Lockwood, Marionville, Miller, Monett, Mount Vernon, Pierce City, Sarcoxie, Verona, or Webb City High School
Must be pursuing a degree in Agriculture
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a four year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Schilling Technical Scholarship

Four $2,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Aurora, Carl Junction, Carthage, Dadeville, Everton, Greenfield, Golden City, Jasper, Joplin, Lamar, Liberal, Lockwood, Marionville, Miller, Monett, Mount Vernon, Pierce City, Sarcoxie, Verona, or Webb City High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two year accredited school or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Scott R. Shoemaker Memorial Scholarship

One $1,800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Clinton High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Senior High School Class of 1948 Scholarship in Honor of Frederick M. and Ramona Frazier Mc…

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional one year; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Central High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, leadership roles, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Shane Alan Cameron Memorial Scholarship

One $1,700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from West Plains High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Shannon and Dorothy Ennis Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eminence High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Shelby Estep Memorial FFA Scholarship

One $700.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from the Southwest FFA District of MO, which includes the following counties: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk, Stone, Vernon, Webster and Wright
GPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
FFA and Leadership pages from the State FFA Degree Application
Essay required

Shelley D. White Briscoe Memorial Nursing Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from El Dorado Springs or El Dorado Springs Christian High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursing a degree Healthcare
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Shirley M. McCudden Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Silent Servant Scholarship

One $1,800.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Republic High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service
Letter of recommendation

Sinclair and Jane Rogers Scholarship

One $1,400.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Monett High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 18 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

South Central Missouri Polled Hereford Association Endowed Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Salem High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Must be an active FFA member; upload SAE document

Southwest Cattlemen's Association Scholarship

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student, who is a paid member of the Southwest Missouri Cattlemen's Association, or a child of a paid member
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Agriculture
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation
Describe involvement in the Southwest Cattlemen's Association MCA, CBA activities and events

Southwest Missouri Public Relations Society of America's Dr. Joe McAdoo Memorial Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student entering third or fourth year, or a postgraduate student
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be pursuing a degree in Communications or Public Relations
Must be attending College of the Ozarks, Drury University, Evangel University, Missouri State University–Springfield, Missouri Southern State University, or Southwest Baptist University
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from one of the following counties in Missouri: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk, Stone, Taney or Webster
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Agriculture or Natural Resources
ACT Score of 21 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Springfield Area Foundation For Architecture Scholarship

One $900.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student entering third, fourth, or fifth year
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Architecture
Must be from one of the following counties: Barry, Barton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster or Wright
Submit a copy of driver's license
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Portfolio required
Essay required

Springfield Area Retired Teachers Association Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student going into third or fourth year at Drury University, Evangel University or Missouri State University
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service
Essay required

Springfield Bar Past Presidents Scholarship in Honor of Crista Hogan

One $500.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student attending law school in Missouri
Submit letter of good standing
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI form
Essay required

Springfield Tech Council

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student who is an active member of a Springfield Tech Council OR child or grandchild of an active member of the Springfield Tech Council
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in an IT related field
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

SPSF Abbott, General, Korth and Miller Scholarship

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Stockton High School
Preference given to a student applying to Missouri State University-Springfield
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe your participation in community service
Essay required

St. John's School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship

One $1,300.00 scholarship
Undergraduate nursing student entering fourth year in the BSN program at Missouri State University
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Steven Cummins Memorial Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Seymour High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be enrolled in Music classes in college
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Essay required

Sue (Coutchie) Loughrige Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Seymour High School
Preference given to student pursuing an Education degree
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Summers Super Star Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Parkview High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Susan Finch Barr Memorial Scholarship

One $450.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Glendale High School
GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, work experience
Describe participation in theater, debate and/or journalism
Essay required

Ted and Edna Leffler Scholarship

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating high school senior from Belle High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in awards/honors, community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required
Two recommendation requests

Terri L. Bruner Memorial Music Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from John F. Hodge High School
GPA of 2.75 or above; submit transcript
Must be majoring in Music
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in music related classes
Essay required

Terry and Deborah Mitchel Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student from Henry County, MO entering second, third, or fourth year
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be attending a Missouri college or university
Essay required

Thea Jo Herron Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Glendale High School
Preference given to a female applying to Missouri State University-Springfield
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, music, drama program
Essay required

Thelma M. Stanley Scholarship for Education

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.5 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in Education
Graduating high school senior from Carthage High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Education
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation

Thelma Stanley Jayhawk Scholarship

Two $1,000.00 scholarships
Renewable for additional three years, providing you maintain 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Carthage High School
Preference given to a student who is a first-generation college student
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Theodore Winge Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eldon High School
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Agriculture or Business
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities

Thomas G. Tucker Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Arcadia Valley, Bismarck, Cape Central, Delta, Eagle Ridge Christian, Farmington, Fredericktown, Jackson, Leopold, Marquand-Zion, Meadow Heights, North County, Notre Dame Regional, Oake Ridge, Park Hills Central, Perryville, Saxony Lutheran, South Iron County, St. Vincent De Paul, Ste. Genevieve, West County, Woodland or Zalma High School
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Thomas Halbert Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Undergraduate student, majoring in Nursing
Preference given to an African American student
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to or enrolled in a two-year or four-year accredited college or university in Springfield, MO
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

Thomas Ligon Memorial Athletic Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ozark High School who has attended OHS all four years and plans to play sports in college
Preference given to a student participated in track and field
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in sports each year of high school
Letter of recommendation from a teacher or coach

Tom Kellogg Scholarship

One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Ava High School
GPA of 3.0 or above, submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Van Landuyt-Weil Scholarship

Three $500.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Eldon or homeschooled
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Verne and Verla Cubbage Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Gainesville High School who has attended GHS for at least two of the four years
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities

Verona Alumni Scholarship

Two $1,250.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Verona High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Virgil and Patsy Beaty Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Lakeland High School
Preference given to a student pursuing a career in Engineering, Math, Science
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Letter of recommendation

Virginia Shean Memorial Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Parkview High School
Preference given to a student majoring in Education
GPA of 3.2 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Essay required

W.N. and Leona Jenkins Memorial Scholarship

One $650.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Alton High School
Preference given to a student pursuing a degree in Education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

Wally and Libby Walter Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Springfield High School who is African American
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Warsaw School Alumni Scholarship

Two $1,400.00 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Warsaw High School
GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Wayde C. and Marie Carlisle Memorial Scholarship

One $3,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Hartville High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT Score of 21 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Wayne Rader Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Eminence High School
Preference given to a student majoring in Mathematics or Agriculture
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Wendell P. and Rebecca Williams Family Scholarship

One $575.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Alton High School
Preference given to a student pursuing a degree in Education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in school activities
Essay required

Wheeler Family Scholarship

Four $1,000 scholarships
Graduating high school senior from Weaubleau High School
Preference given to a student applying to Missouri State University
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience

WHS Alumni Association - Dial Family Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship
Renewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduating high school senior from Waynesville High School
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required

Will Norton Memorial Scholarship

One $600.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Joplin High School
Preference given to a student pursuing a Film, TV or Media degree
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience
Essay required

Windsor High School Master Scholarship Endowment

Multiple awards at various amounts
Graduating high school senior from Windsor High School who attended WHS for at least 4 semesters
GPA 2.0 or above; submit transcript
ACT score of 15 or above
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in church, community service, school activities, work experience

Wright-Powers-Winchester Family Scholarship

One $1,500.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from Carthage High School senior
Submit transcript
Must be majoring in Art or History
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university
Essay required

Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship

One $1,200.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior
Must have been a member of Youth Empowerment Project for at least one year
Submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school
Describe participation in community service, school activities
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from Youth Empowerment Project sponsor

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