Scholarship Data Bases

These data bases have many scholarship opportunities that students can view. They will not all apply, but students can look through the lists and see if they qualify. 

Scholarship Name	Requirements	Due Date	Application Link or File
Bold Scholarships	Requirements vary Scholarships are based off major chosen	Due dates vary	Apply Now!
Student Scholarships.org	Requirements vary	Due dates vary	Apply Now!
My Scholarship Central	Requirements vary	Due dates vary	Apply Now!
Unigo Scholarships	Requirements vary Can apply to all your qualify at once or apply monthly	Due dates vary	Apply Now!

University Scholarships

These scholarships are in addition to the automatic scholarships that colleges will provide to students. All of these require applications and many require more items. Please read all qualifications via the websites carefully. 

University	Requirments	Due Date	Website
Northwest Missouri State University	After you have applied and been accepted using CatPAWS complete the Standard Scholarship Application.  Takes 1.5 to 2 hours total  There are essays based off of the major you choose Please do not wait until the last minute to complete as there is a hard deadline and once it hits 12 AM the application closes and does not submit it automatically	Feb 1	Apply Via CatPAWS
North Central Missouri College	The PRIORITY DEADLINE for the NCMC Foundation Scholarship Application is April 1st at 4:30pm. Any applications submitted after 4:30pm on April 1st and prior to the first day of the fall semester may be considered for round 2 scholarship selections. *Additional scholarships rounds are not guaranteed and subject to availability. After the deadline date closes, completed applications, along with necessary academic and demographic information, will be forwarded to the Scholarship Committee for review. NCMC Foundation scholarship recipients are notified via their Pirate email account with the exception of high school recipients who will be notified by high school counselors/officials. Award notification will include the scholarship name, amount of the award for the fall semester, and if the award is renewable for the spring semester.	Apr. 1 4:30 PM	Apply Here
University of Missouri (MIZZOU)	Competitive Scholarships Competitive award details listed below apply to first-time college freshmen entering Fall 2024. These awards are available to students enrolling at Mizzou the first semester after high school graduation. They are renewable provided certain criteria are met. Renewal criteria are available on the Student Financial Aid website. Unless otherwise noted, none of these scholarships may be combined with any other awards. General & Departmental Scholarships You aren’t automatically considered for every scholarship at Mizzou. To be considered for general and departmental scholarships from Mizzou, log into ScholarshipUniverse to answer a series of matching questions. Then complete the individual applications for even more scholarships – both internal and external. ​You’ll access ScholarshipUniverse via your Application Status Page after you submit the application for admission.	Dec. 1	Apply Here
Missouri Western State University	To be considered for 2025-26 Missouri Western Competitive Scholarships, ALL students should complete the General Scholarship Application requirements no later than April 1, 2025.  Undergraduate students who complete the General Scholarship Application requirements by the deadline will be considered for over 250 scholarships offered by the Missouri Western State University Foundation.	Apr. 1	Apply Here
Univerity of Central Missouri	Apply for multiple scholarships with a single online application! UCM Scholarship Finder makes it easy and convenient to find 685+ UCM Alumni Foundation scholarships established by generous friends of the university.  Complete your application for scholarships before the priority deadline of Feb. 1, 2024 for your greatest chance of being selected. The scholarship application closes on March 15, 2024.	Feb. 1	Apply Here
State Tech	The Foundation for State Technical College of Missouri manages over 50 scholarships sponsored exclusively for students attending State Tech. To apply for any of the Foundation Scholarships, all students must have applied with State Tech. Once you have applied to the college, you can complete the Scholarship Application by logging in with your account information that was sent to your personal email. If you are a current student, please use your State Tech log in. Once logged in, please select the Student tab and then select myScholarship Application.  If you have trouble accessing the scholarship application, please contact [email protected].	Mar. 15	Apply Here
Tarkio Tech	After you apply and are selected for your program. Talk with Mark Staten and he will help you complete the application. Often times he will help you complete it on the spot.  ​Mark Staten: Email: [email protected] Cell: 660-253-0186	May 15	Apply Here

Monthly Scholarships

September

Scholarship Name	Requirements	Due Date	Application Link or File
Coca-Cola Foundation​	Current high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2024-2025  U.S. Citizens  Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university Applicants may not be: Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions or subsidiaries Children or grandchildren of former employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions or subsidiaries who are currently receiving retirement benefits from those entities​​	Sept. 30	Apply Here

October

​Scholarship Name	Requirements	Due Date	Application Link or File
​MASFAP- Who's Making a Difference Scholarship	Open to any 2025 Graduating Senior from a Missouri High School planning to attend a private or public 2 or 4 year institution, or vocational-technical school  in Fall 2025 ESSAY: Write a 300-word essay that that describes a person in your life who is inspiring you to fulfill your post-secondary education dreams.	Oct. 1	​Apply Here
​Missouri Bankers- InternConnect Scholarship Program	• Applicant must have completed an internship with an MBA-member bank within one year of the application deadline.  • Applicant must be a Missouri resident OR attend a Missouri state accredited college or university.  • Applicant must have at least college sophomore academic standing; college seniors may apply if pursuing graduate studies.	Oct. 4	Apply Here
AES Engineering ​(engineering NOT required)	Essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Submit essay to [email protected] There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.	Oct. 8	Apply Here
John T. Belcher Scholarship	Fill out the application and give it to Mr. Morrison​ ​The school board of each MSBA member district is eligible to nominate one high school senior to apply.  The winner of the North Nodaway High School will then have a chance to win the District and State Scholarship. ​ Fill out the application and get it to the school counselor.  The application is due to me by October 11TH.	Oct. 11	Apply Here
Missouri Cattleman Foundation Scholarship	Must be a (paying) member of Jr Cattleman Association or Parent/LG must be a member of MO Cattleman Association 3 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - 1 must be from Missouri Cattleman Association member​ Must submit transcript  Must have at least 2.5 Directions: - click on the link -click the fillable PDF or Word document and read the directions -When done, print out or save on computer	Oct. 11	Apply Here
MOSAIC- NEW Health Care Workforce Development Scholarship	~Reside within Mosaic's 35-county service region: northwest Missouri and surrounding counties in Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. ~Accepted and enrolled full-time in a post-secondary education program (technical school, career center, community college or university) pursuing a health care study area. ~Maintain a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale. ~Provide two current letters of recommendation. SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL- IS AVAILIBLE  REFERENCE LETTERS Upload two current letters of recommendation. Each letter must include date of letter, scholarship name, the author’s name, relationship to applicant, professional title of employment and employment place.	Oct. 15	Apply Here
​MOSAIC- Bill and Mary Russell Health Care Scholarship	Recipients must be accepted and enrolled in at least 12 hours of study for a regular semester or equivalent full-time status in an approved nursing or health-related program.​ Pre-health programs are not eligible. The committee may elect to invite some applicants to interview in person. ​​ REFERENCE LETTERS: Upload two current letters of recommendation. Each letter must include date of letter, the author’s name, relationship to applicant, professional title of employment and employment place.	Oct. 15	Apply Here
​Heisman High School Scholarship	GPA 3.0 or higher​ Played at least one sport​ Have community involvement	Date not set	Apply Here
NCWIT- Award for Aspiration in Computing Scholarships	​Women, genderqueer, and non-binary students in grades 9 through 12 are welcome to apply. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements outlined below will be considered for both the National and Regional Affiliate Awards. ​ If you win the award, then you are eligible for additional scholarships from participating colleges (see website for details)	Oct. 29	Apply Here
US Bank Scholarships	​Enter the website and then click the registration form link and fill out the registration. Complete some of the US bank lessons, the more lessons you complete the more money you will be eligible for. Must complete at least 25 to be eligible.   The lessons take 5-10 minutes each.	Oct. 30	Apply Here

November

Scholarship Name	Requirements	Due Date	Application Link or File
Soroptimist- Live Your Dream Award	Must be a woman Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents. Has financial need. Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program, high school equivalency or an undergraduate degree program. Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals. Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories  Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist  Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either. Agree to write your essays in your own words, without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools.	Nov. 19	Apply Here
National Honor Society Scholarship	A high school senior and/or expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year. An active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter. An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser. Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university. ​	Nov. 26	Apply Here
Elk's Most Valuable Student Scholarship	Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. High school graduates are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.	Nov. 12	Apply Here

December

Scholarship Name	Requirements	Due Date	​Application Link or File
Hagan Scholarship Foundation	3.5 cumulative Top 20% of class Worked total of 240 hours the year before starting college (part time job during 2024) GROSS household income less than 85,000.  ​	Dec. 1	Apply Here
Nodaway County Cattleman's Association Scholarship	Applicant must be attending a Nodaway, Andrew, Atchison, or Worth County High school. Applicant must be a high school senior with a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Must demonstrate leadership potential through extracurricular activities and work experience. Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Preference may be given to students with their area of study in the field of agriculture and food production. Special preferences may be given for areas of study related to beef production.	Dec. 2	Apply Here
Point Foundation Scholarships	​Must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, in the fall of 2025.  Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community. Must be enrolled full-time for the full academic year. Must be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate/ doctoral program. Students studying at community colleges, online programs, or trade schools, are NOT eligible. If you are a community college student, check out our Community College Scholarship opportunity. Must be at least a senior in high school. If selected as a finalist, the finalist must be able to record a video for the Point Selections Committee. .	Dec. 5	Apply Here
Burger King Scholarship (non employee)	Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada Be graduating high school seniors Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2024-25 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada	Dec. 15	Apply Here
Burger King Scholarship (employee-based)	Be living in the United States Be an employee* of Burger King Corporation or a participating BURGER KING® franchisee (Franchisees) OR Be a spouse (unless legally separated) or domestic partner** of an employee* of Burger King Corporation or Franchisees OR Be a dependent child of an employee of Burger King Corporation or Franchisees (Designated Employer) AND Be graduating high school seniors  Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent Plan to enroll for the 2024-25 academic year at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school	Dec. 15	Apply Here
Rotary Club Maryville Scholarship	Must attend NWMSU but your major does not matter Essay: Topic Determined in application and typically deals with Agriculture	Dec. 15	Apply Here
GE- Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program	Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent) Be citizens of the United States of America Be current high school seniors attending high school within the United States, (including any U.S. territories or commonwealths), and graduating in winter 2023 or spring 2024. Homeschooled applicants and applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible. Plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2024-2025 academic school year	Dec. 31	Apply Here

January

Scholarship Name	Requirements	Due Date	Application Link or File
FDH Scholarship  via Community Foundation of NWMO	Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Business, Education, Health Care or Vo-Tech training through a two- or four-year college and/or technical school. High School applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 - 3.75.  Consideration will be given to financial need. Finalists will be asked to provide a copy of their financial aid award letter.	Mar. 1	Apply Here
FFA Scholarship	Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or FFA Alumni in college, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million.	Jan. 9	Apply Here
U.S JCU Senate Scholarship	Must have a GPA of 3.75 May be attending a trade school or college/university Must contiain personal statement of 300 to 500 words 3 letters of reference (one must be from an educator) Must be mailed and postmarked by Jan 17th!! If you turn this in to Mr. Morrison before the deadline, he will mail it for you.	Jan. 17	Apply Here
Missouri JCI Senate Scholarship	Seniors graduating from high schools in Missouri Planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college, university, or vocational school in any state Applicants must submit information on leadership positions and offices in school, church, volunteer, and community activities; memberships and participation in school, church, volunteer, and community activities; honors and awards received during high school; employment experience; and family financial situation. They must also submit an essay of 300 to 500 words on their chosen field of college study, their reasons for that choice, and how this scholarship will impact their future. U.S. citizenship is required.	Jan. 22	Apply Here
National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship	EligibilityCompetition open to all high school senior who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for one year. Each interested student is invited to write a one-page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. This essay must be accompanied by a recommendation from the high school principal or guidance counselor evaluating the student’s achievements, along with transcripts, national testing scores, and other supporting information of the applicant’s choice as described in the Official Rules. Must be mailed and postmarked no later than January 15th! If you turn this in to Mr. Morrison before the deadline, he will mail it for you.	Jan. 15	Appy Here
DAR Scholarship	Applicants must be citizens of the United States. Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance. Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships. Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR. Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.	Jan. 31	Apply Here
Ed Stegner Natural Resource Scholarship	Applicants must be Missouri residents from any county or city in the state who are or plan to be enrolled as an undergraduate at a Missouri college or university in the chosen discipline of study.  Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated financial needs.  Applications and supporting materials must be submitted by January 31.	Jan. 31	Apply Here
ESA Foundation Scholarships	Apply for scholarships by creating an accopunt and completing the application. There are around 10 scholarships that NNR6 is eligible for.	Jan. 31	Apply Here

February

Scholarship Name	Requirements	Due Date	Application Link or File
SME Education Foundation Scholarship	High school seniors and current college students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering or related discipline.	Feb. 1	Apply Here
Elks Legacy Award	Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025. ​Great-grandchildren are not eligible. The applicant must be a high school senior. The applicant must apply online only.	Feb. 3	Apply Here
GRM Networks Scholarships	Be a graduating high school senior Be accepted by an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, trade school or other post-secondary institution Have an average grade of at least a “C” or a 2.0 grade point average on a four-point scale Have a parent or legal guardian who is an active GRM Networks member in good standing at the application deadline	Feb. 14	Apply Here
Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Scholarship	Be a graduating high school senior. Be a United States citizen. Be sponsored by a current member of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association (Contact your local telecommunications provider to determine if the company is an NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association member and if they are participating in the FRS Scholarship program. Express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation, as discussed in the essay.	Feb. 14	Apply Here
National Farmers- Farm Kids for College Scholarship	To be eligible for the National Farmers Farm Kids for College Scholarship, you must: • Be a high school senior in the U.S. • Major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university In addition to the two-page application, please send: • Typed essays • Two letters of reference • Official high school transcript, and official GPA • Official ACT or SAT score ​• A recent photo for use in future scholarship promotions, member publications, social media and on our web site, nationalfarmers.com (It will only be used if you earn a scholarship. Photos will not be returned.)	Feb. 18	Apply Here
James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program	Be Missouri residents. Be graduating seniors at Missouri high schools who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study for the entire upcoming academic year at an accredited four-year college or university*. OR Be students who have completed one or two full years at a Missouri community college with sufficient credits to transfer to an accredited four-year college or university at the sophomore or junior level, respectively. Demonstrate limited financial resources with a family adjusted gross income of $60,000 or less and an expected family contribution toward college of $7,000 or less. Have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale	Feb. 3	Apply Here
Missouri Conservation Agents Scholarship	The applicant will be a Missouri Resident. The applicant will be a U.S. Citizen.The applicant must be pursuing a degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Fisheries, Ecology, Agriculture, Criminal Justice or a field of study closely related to the preceding subjects. The applicant must be a full-time under-graduate student of an accredited college, university, or trade school; or a high school  student entering college. The applicant must have a current and a cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.5 to be eligible for the scholarship. The applicant must submit a transcript along with the application. The applicant must also submit a 500 word essay telling why they would like the scholarship.	Feb. 1	Apply Here
Dr. Darrell "Jack" Holley/Music Scholarship	Complete the application and one student from NNR-6 will be selected and submitted. Must submit application to Mr. Morrison by Feb 4th  1. The public high school you attend must be in a district that is a current member of MUSIC, unless a K-8 district nominates you. 2. Only ONE application from each high school is to be submitted. 3. The application form must be postmarked by February 16, 2024. Late applications will not be considered. 4. All applications must be (typed) printed. No handwritten applications will be considered. 5. A copy of your official high school transcript (based on seven semesters) including your ACT or SAT score needs to accompany your application. 6. Your application packet should include a letter of recommendation from a district administrator, counselor or teacher (submit only one (1) letter)	Feb. 1	Apply Here
Missouri Corn Scholarship	Applicant must be a high school senior and must have been a full-time student the previous year. Applicant must be a Missouri resident from a Missouri farm or rural area. Applicant must plan to attend a two-year or four-year college or university with area of study in the field of agriculture. Applications must be submitted no later than Feb. 14, 2025.  Application must include an official high school transcript for proof of grade point average and enrollment. Application must include at least one letter of recommendation from someone other than a relative.​Recipient must: Provide Missouri Corn with a proof of enrollment and participation in the study of agronomy or related field from a college or university dated after Sept. 1, 2025 and received no later than Sept. 30, 2025 or risk forfeit of scholarship.  Assist at one of the following Missouri Corn events: golf tournaments, clay shoots, fairs, conferences or other approved event. Once requirements are met, the scholarship will be sent directly to the recipient on or before Oct. 15, 2025. In the event any portion of the funding is not used by the recipient, the unused portion shall be returned to Missouri Corn. Immediate relatives of any Missouri Corn Growers Association/Missouri Corn Merchandising Council board or staff member are ineligible to receive a scholarship.	Feb. 14	Apply Here
MFA Foundation Scholarships	These scholarships are offered to high school seniors who are children or grandchildren (including step-children or step-grandchildren) of a member of MFA Agri Services Centers, MFA Oil Company Bulk Plants, or qualified customers of other MFA agencies. Applicants must be a resident of Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas or Oklahoma.	Feb. 15	Apply Here
Hopkins & Pickering Lions Club's Scholarship	This scholarship is for students from the North Nodaway R-VI School District. Students with interests in both technical and vocational education, as well as college education, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will be evaluated mostly on the basis of financial need and on the applicant's potential for career success, rather than on prior grade averages. GPA must be 3.00 or higher during 6 of the last 8 quarters.  *Application may also be submitted by a prior graduate who has been awarded this scholarship. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. This applicant will be considered if no graduating senior is accepted for the scholarship.	Feb. 21	Apply Here
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholar/Essay Application​	Applicant must be a senior in high school Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: (a) minimum of B+ average; (b)ranked in the top 25% of class; (c) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading) Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director School athletic administrator/director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association	Feb 28	Apply Here
Cody Lee Stienes Memorial Scholarship	The application MUST be returned to the selection committee fully completed with no missing information. The application MUST be returned by the application deadline. One personal reference/ letter of recommendation from a person NOT related to applicant is requested. Previous employers, teachers and character references are preferred. All awards will be at the sole decision of the board members of the scholarship fund and one at large award selection member as the board determines. Recipients will be notified in writing and agree to abide by the requirements of the scholarship. Recipient must show enrollment in trade/tech school at time of scholarship award. Award is renewable, until graduation, upon proof of passing grades and continued enrollment in original course of study.	Feb. 28	Appy Here

March

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April

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​May

Scholarship Name	Requirements	Due Date	Application Link or File