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 ​(NWMSU)	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 (NCMC)	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 (MoWest)	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 ​(UCM)	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. 3	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. 10	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. 13	Apply Here
Voice of Democracy Scholarship	Application found via website  up to 35,000$ in awards Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is,  “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”     Individual students will submit their entry directly to the Post   Post 442 Seth Ray David Post 524 Merrill Ave Maryville, MO 64468- Phone: (573) 418-1671	Oct. 31	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. ​	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	Students in grades 9 through 12 involved in technology are welcome to join the free AiC Community and apply. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements outlined below will be considered for both the National and Regional Affiliate Awards: They are 13 years of age or older .  They receive parent/guardian approval by the approval deadline OR are 18 years of age or older . They are an AiC Community member. They attend a school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S. overseas military base. They are  an NCWIT employee and have no immediate family relationship with employees, extended staff, contractors, or board members of NCWIT (including spouses, siblings, children, grandchildren, and persons residing in the same household). Note that applicants under the age of 18 ​ will require parent or guardian approval.​​	Oct. 28	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.	Value	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. 24	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
Point Foundation Scholarships	A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. Full-time enrollment in a a degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate, or professional program at an accredited, not-for-profit college or university in the United States. Connection and commitment to the LGBTQ+ and ally community. If previously awarded a Point Scholarship, applicants must have exited their former program with active status. Must be at least a senior in high school.	Nov. 20	Apply Here

December

Scholarship Name	Requirements	Due Date
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
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Burger King Scholarship (non employee) YOU	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. 16	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	Jan. 5	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. 15	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. 12	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
Show-Me-Soil and Water Conservation Society	Ag related major or field 1–2-page essay   Two letters of recommendation (school advisor, teacher, employer, community leader, etc.) – may be emailed directly to [email protected]  List of positions of leadership and conservation activities, including dates and related organizations.  Most recently available high school and/or college transcript (copy)	Jan. 15	Apply Here

February

Scholarship Name	Requirements	Due Date	Application Link or File
SME Education Foundation Scholarship	Graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in technical fields that directly support manufacturing	Feb. 1	Apply Here
Elks Legacy Award	For the 2026 contest, 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, 2023, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2023, is eligible to apply. The Elk must have paid Lodge dues for the last two contiguous years through March 31, 2026. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.​ The applicant must be a high school senior. The applicant must apply online only.	Feb. 2	Apply Here
GRM Networks Scholarships (not yet updated for 2026)	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 (due date may change as 2026 app is not availible)	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. 17	Apply Here
James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program (2026 app is not open yet)	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
ESA Foundation Scholarships	Generating an ESA Foundation Scholarship account is easy; simply provide us with a complete personal profile and we'll suggest scholarships that fit your unique needs. Best of all, your account can be used for multiple years, making it convenient to apply for ESA Foundation Scholarships every year. IMPORTANT: There is no fee to create an account and begin searching for scholarships. There is a $5.00 processing fee for each scholarship for which you apply, although one current transcript may be submitted to cover all of your applications.	Feb. 2	Apply Here

March

Scholarship Name	Requirements	Due Date
Nodaway Chorale Scholarship	Must be a high school senior 500 Word Essay A Choral and/or vocal music activities resume A two-to-five minute video or audio recording of a performance to demonstrate your talent Letter of Recommendation from msuic performing arts teacher	March 1	Apply Here
Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship- American Legion Axillary	Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required for this scholarship. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years.	March 1	Apply Here
Mollie J. and Nelson G. Allen Scholarship	Completed Through Scholar Link Scholarship #1 ​​The students eligible shall be graduating seniors of a high school within the 18-county region of The Community Foundation intending to pursue a degree in education (elementary or secondary) through a two or four-year college and/or university.  Student must be in the top 50% of their class but not in the top 10%, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and an ACT score of 19 or higher. Consideration will be given to financial need and high school attendance record for Junior and Senior years.​ Scholarship #2 The students eligible shall be graduating seniors of a high school within the 18-county region of The Community Foundation intending to pursue a certificate/degree through an accredited two-year college or Vocational/Technical School. Student must be in the top 50% of their class but not in the top 10% and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.  Consideration will be given to financial need (determined by parent’s and high school attendance record for Junior and Senior years. ​	March 1	Apply Here
Thomas M Paul Memorial Scholarship	Completed Through Scholar Link ​In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet the following:  The students eligible for assistance shall be preparing themselves for a career as a physician or surgeon (and other medical fields).  Preference is given first to students attending MissouriWestern State University.  US Bank employees and their children cannot apply or immediate family members of the current advisory committee.  Student must continue to attend classes and keep a 2.5 grade point average (or equivalent).	March 1	Apply Here
Forty and Eight Scholarship	Completed Through Scholar Link ​The students eligible for assistance shall be individuals intending to continue their education through a four-year college/university to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing  Must be living in the counties of Atchison, Nodaway or Holt in Missouri.  Consideration will be given to financial need.  Tier 2: If there are no qualifying individuals, scholarships will be given to individuals obtaining a certificate/degree in a medical field.	March 1	Apply Here
Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship	Applicants must be high school seniors who have exhibited academic achievement and/or economic need. Students should be planning to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a major in a field related to banking. Applications must be submitted on the scholarship form or a photocopy of the form. Attachments must include an official transcript with ACT scores, two letters of recommendation and a resume of extracurricular activities. The application form must be signed by an officer of a Missouri Bankers Association member bank. The scholarship selection committee is the final and binding judge of scholarship recipients.	March 7	Apply Here
Joshua Bix Memorial Scholarship	Applicants must be high school graduates from the North Nodaway R-VI High School, Hopkins, Missouri and attending a two or four-year school full-time. Applicants must have a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent. A completed application includes: a personal letter of introduction to the Scholarship Committee to include an outline of their leadership qualities, both in the school and community; a list of school and community activities. All students will be notified by May 1st. If a scholarship recipient does not maintain the required eligibility criteria, an alternate scholarship recipient may be designated for the semester.​​	March 1	Apply Here
Russell Allen Memorial Scholarship	Graduating senior from North Nodaway attending a 4-year college or university, junior college or trade/vocational school Recipient must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0	March 1	Apply Here
FCS Financial Scholarship	You must be a child or grandchild of an FCS Financial customer to be eligible for this scholarship. ​ Additionally, students who are a relative of a director or an employee or who are receiving a full-ride scholarship are not eligible to receive the FCS Financial scholarship.	March 1	Apply Here
Missouri Undergraduate College Masonic Scholarships	Grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).  ACT, SAT-or equivalent-test score. (Scores considered 18-36) Involvement in extra-curricular activities. Graduates of one of Missouri’s Public High Schools, Private High Schools or Students of the Accredited Home School Program. Conditioned on enrollment as a full-time student (12 credit hours per semester or term) at an accredited college or university in the United States.  300-500 Word Essay	March 1	Apply Here
Missouri Association of Mutaul Insurance Companies Scholarship ​(MAMIC)	Candidate must be a graduating high school senior living in Missouri. Candidate must be attending a Missouri high school. Candidate must have successful admission to a college, university, community college, or vocational school. Candidate must submit the MAMIC High School Scholarship application with copy of high school transcript and photo by the official deadline.	March 15	Apply Here
Clear Creek Tenaska Scholarship	Must be a 2025 graduating high school senior from a participating public secondary school who plans to attend a two- or four-year post-secondary education program at an accredited institution. Family members of Tenaska employees are not eligible to receive scholarship funds from this program.	March 7	Apply Here
Charles E. Kruse Ag Scholarship- ​Missouri Farm Bureau	​ Applicants must be Missouri residents and they, their parent(s), or guardians must hold a current Farm Bureau membership in Missouri • A high school senior enrolling in a 4-year Missouri college or university with a declared major in an agricultural field • Enrolled in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded ​ • Letter of recommendation from a high school counselor • Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator • Letter of personal reference	March 15	Apply Here
Missouri Association of Rural Education Senior Scholarship	School district must be a MARE member (NNR6 confirmed as a member in 2025) Must be a high school senior Must attend a Missouri institution Write an essay describing your connection to and interest in rural Missouri and why you want to go into a teacher eduation program within rural Missouri.	March 14	Apply Here
Missouri Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (MAMIC)	Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Nodaway County scholarship that is presented each year to one senior in our area.  The scholarship is $1,000 and the student must attend a Missouri college or university.  Preference will be given to students whose parent(s)/guardians or grandparents are policyholders of Farmers Mutual of Nodaway County.	March 1	Apply Here
​Missouri Insurance Education Foundation Scholarship ​(MIEF)	The MIEF provides scholarships for four (4) Missouri high school graduating seniors interested in or intending to purse an insurance, risk management or actuarial science course of study in a Missouri college or university.	March 31	Apply Here
Vocational Scholarship Program ​Missouri Farm Bureau	Must be involved in agricultural majors but includes but is not limited to: 1) Heavy Equipment Operations; 2) Electronics; 3) Welding; and 4) Diesel and Farm Machinery Repair.  All applicants or their parents or guardians must hold an active Missouri Farm Bureau membership, must be enrolled as a full-time student, must be enrolled for the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded, and must be pursuing an associate of applied science degree or certification in a trade related to agriculture as listed above. ​1) a letter of recommendation from a school official (teacher, counselor, or administrator); 2) a letter of personal reference; 3) a letter of recommendation from an employer or work supervisor (if applicable); 4) and a copy of the high school transcript.	March 31	Apply Here
American Legion Legacy Scholarship	Children of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001. Children of post-9/11 veterans having been assigned a combined disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veterans Affairs also qualify.	March 26	Apply Here
Michael P. Voiles Memorial Scholarship for Insurance and Agriculture	All applicants or their parents or guardians must hold an active Missouri Farm Bureau membership,  Must be a high school senior enrolling in a 4-year college or university with a declared major in an insurance or agricultural field OR a current undergraduate student at a 4-year college or university majoring in an insurance or agricultural field, and enrolled in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship was awarded.	March 31	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 LETTERSUpload 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.	Mar. 15	Apply Here

April

Scholarship Name	​Requirements	Due Date	Application Link or File
Connections Bank  (formally Wells Bank)	Attach a typed essay that addresses these topics: How will this scholarship be helpful to you and your family? What will be your major in college? How will this scholarship benefit you in achieving your life dreams? Attach a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor or administrator.	April 1	Apply Here
Maryville Garden Club Scholarship	Candidate must be a graduating high school senior in good standing (GPA of at least 2.5) and must be currently enrolled in a high school in Nodaway County, Missouri. Candidate must be enrolling in a college, university, trade school, or other institution of higher learning in the fall of the year of graduation from high school.  Candidate must be planning to major or minor in one of the plant sciences and planning a career related to gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design, horticulture, etc. (The plant sciences include Agronomy, Agriculture Education, Floriculture, Horticulture, City (Rural & Urban) Planning, Habitat or Forest/Systems Ecology, Landscape Design, Botany, Biology, Forestry, Wildlife Science, Plant Pathology/Science, Environmental Concerns (Management: Environmental, Horticulture Resource/Environmental Behavior), Environmental Conservation (Engineering, etc.), Land Management, and/or other related or allied subjects.)	April 1	See counselor for application
Leadership Northwest Missouri Scholarship	Must reside in one of the following 19 counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Sullivan, and Worth Applicant must be a 2025 graduate of a high school located in one of the 19 counties Applicant must be admitted to a vocational school, community college, 4-year college, or university and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours Applications must be received by April 1st via email to:  [email protected] Award recipients agree to have their name and picture shared publicly	April 1	Apply Here
Northwest Missouri Financial Women's Scholarship	To be eligible for the scholarship, interested applicants must meet the following requirements: Must be a female; Must be a graduating high school senior; Must attend school or live within the Missouri counties of Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Nodaway, Platte, or Worth; Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale The application must be free of spelling/grammatical errors; Must plan on attending an accredited school or university; Must plan to obtain a business or finance degree. Applicants must complete the application and submit it along with a copy of their transcript and a letter of recommendation from a mentor/professional with a good knowledge of the applicant’s character. ​	April 1	Apply Here
Howard Wood Ringold Scholarship	Applications are made available to students affiliated with the First United Methodist Church of Maryville, or the Wesley Center at Northwest Missouri State University. Firstpriority will be given to candidates planning to attend a seminary.If no suitable seminary​ candidates are found then it may be awarded to a student planning to attend a university, with preference to those attending NWMSU. Must be a member of FUMC or Wesley Center	April 1	Apply Here
Maryville Garden Club Scholarship	Candidate must be a graduating high school senior in good standing (GPA of at least 2.5) and must be currently enrolled in a high school in Nodaway County, Missouri. Candidate must be enrolling in a college, university, trade school, or other institution of higher learning in the fall of the year of graduation from high school.  Candidate must be planning to major or minor in one of the plant sciences and planning a career related to gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design, horticulture, etc. (The plant sciences include Agronomy, Agriculture Education, Floriculture, Horticulture, City (Rural & Urban) Planning, Habitat or Forest/Systems Ecology, Landscape Design, Botany, Biology, Forestry, Wildlife Science, Plant Pathology/Science, Environmental Concerns (Management: Environmental, Horticulture Resource/Environmental Behavior), Environmental Conservation (Engineering, etc.), Land Management, and/or other related or allied subjects.)	April 1	Apply Here
North Nodaway Education Foundation Scholarships	The North Nodaway Alumni Scholarship awards are funded with the investment returns from the North Nodaway Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund. The Education Foundation Board will determine annually the number of and the dollar amount of the scholarships to be awarded from each of the funds dependent upon the annual investment returns from the each of the various endowment funds. Each academic year's recipients will be selected from all eligible applicants graduating or who have graduated from the North Nodaway R-VI High School"', Hopkins, Missouri. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate good character and commitment toward further education or training in their desired field of study. A variety of experiences will be evaluated in the selection of the scholarship winner. The scholarship awards will be subject to renewal based on the recipient making satisfactory. A letter of recomendation is required.	April 1	See Counselor for application
Dick Wallace Memorial Scholarship	All seniors graduating from North Nodaway are encouraged to apply.	April 11	See Counselor for application
Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation Scholarship	The ESA Foundation scholarship program works to create opportunities for students and young professionals who are interested in having a voice in the video games industry.	April 11	Apply Here
Nodaway Lodge #470 A.F. & A.M. (Masonic Lodge)	.Must be a graduate of a High School in Nodaway Co. MO. Attach a paragraph of no more than 200 words detailing your goals and the school you would like to attend.  Must attend an accredited coHege/tech school. Scholarship must be used the Falt Semester of accredited institution following graduation from High School.	April 15	See Counselor for application
Missouri American Legion Scholarships (multiple applications)	Click this link to see all the opportunities available. Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship Joseph J. Frank Scholarship Charles L. Bacon Memorial Erman W. Taylor Memorial Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship Missouri Detachment, Sons of the American Legion Scholarship	April 20	Apply Here
Hopkins Community Club Scholarship	All senior students who have a 2.5 GPA and who attend North Nodaway Schools may apply for the Hopkins Community Club scholarship.​	April 23	See Counselor for application
Horatio Alger Scholarship- Career and Technical	Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1 Plan to attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution by September Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program that will lead to employment Not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income OR Pell Grant eligibility are required) Be under the age of 35 Be a United States citizen	April 30	Apply Here
Northwest Missouri Docudrama Scholarship	Entering into the fields of: Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, Fire and Disasterb Management or related field. Graduating seniors who reside in NWMO or SWIA and are students of participating area schools in the annual Docudrama held in Maryville.  Consideration will be given to the students’ community service records.  Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college ortechnical school. Applicants must have the endorsement of their School Counselor on their application attesting they are a qualified fit for this scholarship program.	​April 11	Apply Here

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