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Scholarship: / Drury – Springfield, various scholarships and grants
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Scholarship: / LindenwoodUniversity – St. CharlesFinancial Aid Information
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Scholarship: / MissouriBaptistUniversity – St. Louis, Information on Scholarship and Financial Aid
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Scholarship; / Kansas City Art Institute
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Scholarship: / Missouri State University – Springfield, includes automatic, department and various
scholarships
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Scholarship: / MissouriUniversity of Science and Technology – Rolla – includes automatic and various
scholarships
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Scholarship: / North Central Missouri College – Trenton, includes automatic and various scholarships
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Scholarship: / Northwest Missouri State University – Maryville, includes automatic and various
scholarships
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Scholarship: / Rockhurst University – Kansas City, financial aid and scholarship calculator
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Scholarship: / Southeast Missouri University – Cape Girardeau, includes automatic and various
scholarships
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Scholarship: / Truman State University – Kirksville, includes automatic and various scholarships
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Scholarship: / University of Central Missouri – Warrensburg – links to automatic and various
scholarships
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Scholarship: / University of Missouri – Columbia, automatic and various scholarships
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Scholarship: / University of Missouri – Kansas City, includes automatic scholarships and various other
scholarships
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Scholarship: / University of Missouri – Saint Louis, automatic, various and department scholarships
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Scholarship: / Saint Louis University – St. Louis, includes various scholarships
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Scholarship: / Washington University – St. Louis, Merit based and Foundation Scholarships
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Scholarship: / Webster Groves University – St. Louis, includes automatic and various scholarships
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Scholarship: / Westminster College – Fulton, automatic and various scholarships
Application:
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Scholarship: / William Woods University – Fulton, automatic and various scholarships
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Scholarship: / WilliamJewellCollege – Liberty, Scholarship and Grants
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Scholarship: / StevensCollege – Columbia, various scholarships
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Scholarship: / The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Application: / Complete online at
Due Date: / January 11, 2012
Requirements: /
- Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian pacific
- A citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
- Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3
- Will enroll for the first time at a US located accredited college or university
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community
- Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
Scholarship: / U.S. Senate Youth Program – Washington, D.C. – Two delegates chosen from
Missouri eligible to receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Application: / Student must be nominated by FHHS before filling out the application. If you meet
the requirements below and wish to be nominated to the selection committee,
please contact your counselor. Only one student may be nominated from FHHS
Due Date: / September 23, 2011
Requirements: /
- Must be a junior or senior who has not previously served as one of Missouri’s
- Must CURRENTLY be serving in an ELECTED capacity in one of the following
Student council representative or student representative to a district, regional,
or state-level civic or educational organization. Must be a permanent resident
of the U.S. and enrolled in aschool that is located within Missouri.
Scholarship: / Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award – Honoring Young Women for
Volunteer Action
Application: / In Guidance (an electronic version is not required)
Due Date: / December 1, 2011
Requirements: / This award recognizes young women who make the community and world a
Better place through volunteer efforts. Volunteer action that benefit women
Or girls are of particular interest.
Scholarship: / Earl Collins Foundation $750 Scholarship, Missouri-Arkansas District, Kiwanis
International
Application: / In Guidance or at
Due Date: / November 7th, 2011
Requirements: / See application. Application must be returned to Bill White, 146 Old Buggy Court,
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636.441.1695, or
Scholarship: / Missouri S & T Chancellor’s Scholarship. $12,000/year for four years.
Application: / In Guidance
Due Date: / November 1, 2011, However, all pieces of application must be signed off by
A school reference and postmarked by November 1st. Please get to counselor
No later than October 20th, 2011
Requirements: / Be in upper 10% of class, GPA of 3.75, ACT of 30, apply to S&T for admission by
deadline, have strong leadership skills. See application for specific details
Scholarship: / Letters About Literature Contest
Application: / See below
Due Date: / January 6, 2012
Requirements: / The guidelines for the 2012 annual Letters About Literature contest are now available
from the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Letters About Literature is an
essay contest which allows school students grades 4-12 to write a letter to their favorite
author about how his or her work affected their lives. Missouri has participated in this
contest since 1995 and has had terrific levels of participation from across the state.
An awards ceremony is held for the statewide winners every spring at the State
InformationCenter in Jefferson City, sponsored by the MissouriCenter for the Book.
Please share this information with English and literature teachers and school
librarians for grades 4-12.Accessthe guidelines, or find out more about the
Missouri Center for the Book today.
Scholarship: / Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
Application: / On line at ONLY at
Due Date: / October 30, 2011
Requirements: / Be a high school senior planning to enter college to pursue a bachelor in the fall
Degree of 2012. Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income
per family is preferred. Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming
adversity. A minimum grade point average of 2.0. U.S. citizen.
Scholarship: / Future of Transportation Essay Contest
Application: / Details at
Due Date: / September 19th, 2011
Requirements: / Details on the web site above. Students submitting essays may attend the
Future of Transportation Fair free of charge (Wednesday, September 29th).
All students will be allowed one adult to accompany them the day of the
Fair. Lunches for both included.
Questions to BrianEads, 314.436.5500 or
Scholarship: / Mizzou Scholars Award, University of Missouri-Columbia,
Ten, $10,000 Scholarships
Application: / Submit an electronic admission application and transcript by Dec. 1, 2011
Have an ACT composite score of 33 or higher sent DIRECTLY to MU from
Either ACT or the College Board (MU does not take high school transcript
ACT/SAT scores for this award
Demonstrate excellent high school academic record
Due Date: / December 1, 2011
Requirements: / See above
Scholarship: / George C. Brooks Scholarship – University of Missouri, Columbia
Application: / Information at or contact BrianHamilton at
573.882.0101
Due Date: / January 1, 2012 to apply for admission, send transcripts.
Requirements: / Students from ethnic groups that have been historically underrepresented.
Minimum ACT score of 25. Selected students will be interviewed.
Essay required.
Scholarship: / Vantage Credit Union Scholarship Program
Application: / In Guidance or
Due Date: / Dec ember 2nd, 2011
Requirements: / Essay, Teacher/Sponsor/Coach Recommendation, Applicant’s membership
In the Credit Union (anyone can join)
Scholarship: / Miss Missouri Teen USA Pageant and LindenwoodUniversity Scholarship
Program
The winner will receive a scholarship to Lindenwood, the four runners-up
and semifinalists will receive Lindenwood scholarships of varying amounts.
ALL participants will be offered a Lindenwood scholarship valued at $$,600.
Application: / In Guidance
Due Date: / October 1, 2011
Requirements: / See application.
Scholarship: / Megan Meier Foundation Scholarship
Application: / In Guidance or at
Due Date: / October 15th, 2011
Requirements: / 2.5 GPA, Teacher/staff recommendation reflecting the applicants words and
Actions to promote an environment of acceptance and tolerance of differences
Within the school community.. Questions to
Or 636.777.7823
Scholarship: / Lindenwood Future Freshman Day Scholarship to Bright Flight Students
An ACT of 30 or higher qualifies
$14,200 Lindenwood Scholarship & $2,400 Work & Learn Opportunity
Application: / Attend Saturday November 5th, 2011
Due Date: / RSVP to Mrs. Schertel in Guidance by October 20th
Requirements: / Be a Bright Flight recipient.
Scholarship: / Wendy’s High School Heisman Program
Recognizes students who excel in academics, athletics and leadership.
Application: / At
Due Date: / October 2, 2011. In addition, a school official must review and approve
Each student’s application by October 4, 2011
Requirements: / One male and one female national Winner will receive $10,000 each in
Honor of their achievements.
Scholarship: / AmericanLegionHigh School Oratorical Scholarship Program
Application: / Scholarships range from $2,000 to $1,400. Some colleges (including
Lindenwood University0 will grant substantial scholarships to all
Participants who reach the district contest. The purpose of the
Contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the
Constitution of the United States and the development of leadership
Qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and
The acceptance of the responsibilities, the rights and privileges of
American citizenship. The prepared oration must be on some aspect
Of the Constitution of the United States with emphasis on the duties and
Obligations of a citizen to our government. See rules for details in
Guidance. See Mrs. Schertel if you plan to prepare and give a
Speech.
Due Date: / November 15, 2011
Requirements: / See above
Scholarship: / Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Application: / At
Due Date: / Applications accepted from September 15th – November 15th, 2011
Requirements: / Must have lost a parent/guardian to breast cancer or be a breast
Cancer survivor. Must be a driven advocate for breast cancer
Education and research who is able to complete a minimum of
20 hours of community service per semester.
Scholarship: / Saint CharlesCommunity College
Application: / At
Due Date: / Varies
Requirements: / St. CharlesCommunity College offers a variety of scholarships with
Eligibility criteria and deadlines. Please visit the above website for
Details.
Scholarship: / Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award for SoutheastMissouriStateUniversity
Application: / In Guidance
Due Date: / December 1st, 2011 (deadline date change) Must return to Guidance by this date.
Requirements: / Must be in top 25percent of graduating class, minimum GPA of 3.5 in the
6th or 7th semester of high school, ACT of 27 or higher. Applicants must
Demonstrate leadership through involvement in extracurricular activities
And community service programs. Two letters of reference must
Accompany the application. The scholarship recipient will receive tuition
And general fees for the equivalent of 30 credit hours per year at SEMO
And residence hall fees with a 15 mean plan ($12,900 value) Five other
Finalist will receive Jack Buck Regents’ Scholarship valued at $5,600.
Scholarships are renewable for an additional three years if a 3.5 GPA ,
Active participation in student organizations is maintained.
Must be turned into Guidance.
Scholarship: / Elks Lodge #690 Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Application: / or in Guidance Questions to BillMandele at
Due Date / November 28th, 2011 Must be turned into Guidance by that date
Requirements: / Two first place $60,000, two second place $40,000, two $20,000,
two $16,000, two $12,00, Four $10,000, four $8,000 and
four hundred and eighty two $4,000 scholarships.
Applications based on Scholarship, Leadership, and Financial Need.
Scholarship: / Freedom for Individual Rights in Education Essay Scholarship
Application: / Thefire.org/contests
Due Date: / November 5th, 2011
Requirements: / See web site for details. One $5,000, one $2,500, and five $1,000 scholarship
winners. Open to seniors only who are invited to write an in-depth essay
explaining why free Speech and First Amendment rights are crucial for higher
education.
Scholarship: / Regency Beauty Institute $5,000 Scholarship Competition
Application: / In Guidance or at
Due Date: / April 20, 2011
Requirements: / Videos or photos of complete makeover transformation on yourself or
Someone you know.
Scholarship: / Juniors, Juniors, Juniors – KMOX/SEMO Student of Achievement Program
Application: / In Guidance. FHHS is allowed to nominate one student for this $3,000
Scholarship which recognizes the achievements in school and community activities
Thirty SEMO $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to St. Louis area Juniors.
Due Date: / October 21st, 2011 to Guidance
Requirements: / See application for details.
Scholarship: / Louis Sachs Scholarship – Sponsored by Progress 64 West
One $5,000 Award and two $2,500 Awards
Application: / See details in Guidance
Due Date: / November 15th, 2011
Requirements: / Must be able to attend the Award Luncheon on November 23rd.
Must be available for an interview prior to the Award Luncheon.
Must compose an Executive Business Summary with Business Concept,
Including nature of the business, personal objectives, philosophy, values
And contribution to the community. Market analysis, including market need,
Competition and strategy to meet the need and successfully compete.
Business operations, including necessary management, employees,
Vendors, professional assistance, facility and technology. Sales and
Marketing efforts that will be necessary. Sources and uses of money
Necessary to start and operate the business.
Scholarship: / Greater St. Louis Mothers of Twins Club, Inc.
Application: / In Guidance
Due Date: / February 15, 2012
Requirements: / An official transcript, two letters of recommendations from individuals
not related to applicant, completed application, copies of birth
certificates or other documents showing applicant is a multiple birth
child, and an essay of no more than 300 words on “Advice I Would
Give to Parents Raising Multiple Birth Children’.
Scholarship: / Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Application: / At Click Apply On-Line, then Four Year or
call 1-800-306-2653
Due Date: / See application
Requirements: / See application. $3 million in scholarship awards to seniors demonstrating
Leadership, Commitment to community and Academic achievement.
Scholarship: / 2011 International Eagle Award Scholarship –
The winner of the International Eagle Award is eligible to present
A total of $5,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors. The 2011
International Eagle Award winner is Kevin Supple, CFO of the
FrancisHowellSchool District. The Scholarship will be for a
Minimum of $1,000 and is non-renewable
Application: / In Guidance
Due Date: / March 23, 2012, 4:00 pm
Requirements: / Application, two essays on specific topics, two letters of recommendation
Scholarship: / Show-Me Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
Application: / Application at questions to KimWorth
at 660.663.3703 ext. 7 or
Due Date: / Postmarked by November 28th, 2011 (Monday after Thanksgiving
Requirements: / Must be planning to major in conservation or a natural resource-related
field.. One $1,000 and one $1,500 scholarship
Scholarship: / Epsilon sigma Alpha Foundation
Application: /
and choose Missouri or other scholarships. Contact Sally Yates, Missouri
State Counselor, 314.843.5580 or
Due Date: / February 1, 2012
Requirements: / Students may apply for up to three scholarships
Scholarship: / MSCPA – Missouri Society of CPAs Educational Foundation sponsored
LEAP scholarships, $500
Application: / At
Due Date: / February 29, 2011
Requirements: / Must be an MSCPA high school member (Join here; membership is free
High achieving students who plan to pursue a career as a CPA
Scholarship: / Northern Illinois University Out-of-State Huskie Scholarship
Application: / or 815.753.4829 for questions
for the application
Due Date: / See application
Requirements: / This $9,200 scholarship is renewable and will be awarded to
Academically qualified students who exhibit strong academic
Performance and potential.
Scholarship: / Young Entrepreneur Foundation (YEF) (One hundred scholarships
ranging from $1,000 - $10,000)
Application: / or contact the scholarship manager at
or 1.800.552.6342
Due Date: / December 15, 2011
Requirements: / In selecting final winners, the selection committee will consider each
Applicant’s academic record, extracurricular activities, leadership
Activities, and essay content. Evidence of entrepreneurial spirit and
Initiative will be heavily weighted.
Scholarship: / RobertJ.TrulaskeCollege of Business, U of MO, Columbia
(includes the Robert Trulaske Scholarship in Business, the
Ponder Minority Scholarship, and the Sam M. Walton
Scholarship in Retail)
Application: /
Due Date: / December 1, 2011
Requirements: / See application for details
Scholarship: / Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium –UMSL
(Top Missouri winner will receive a $2,000 scholarship, Second
And Third place winners receive $1,500 and $1,000 scholarships)
Scholarships can also be earned at the National Symposium or
At the Regional level or through the MissouriState Great Science
Debate
Application: / Students must submit original research papers for presentation
Questions to Dr. Charles R. Granger at 314.516.6226 or
Due Date: / December 1, 2011
Requirements:
Scholarship: / ACACIA Fraternity – KansasSateUniversity Chapter ($1,000)
Application: / At
Due Date: / September 1, 2012
Requirements: / See application for details.
Scholarship: / Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
Application: /
Due Date: / October 30, 2011
Requirements: / The scholarship program provides financial assistance for those
Showing financial need and exhibits integrity and perseverance in overcoming
personal adversity.
Scholarship: / American Mensa Scholarship ($600)
Application: /
Due Date: / January 15th, 2012
Requirements: / College major must be in the mental health field, including but not limited to
Psychology, counseling, social work and psychiatric nursing. Submit an
Essay stating why you are pursuing a career in the field of mental health and
How you plan to help others. Essay must be typed, double spaced, between
250 and 500 words. GPA of 3.0 or higher
Scholarship: / University of Missouri – St. LouisOpportunity Scholars Program
Application: /
Due Date: / December 2, 2011
Requirements: / This is an all inclusive four-year scholarship to UMSL, combined with
Internship opportunities at local corporations. The program is designed
For academically talented first-generation college students and/or
Students who are underrepresented in the Science, Technology,
Engineering or Mathematics fields.
Scholarship: / University of Missouri – St. LouisEnterpriseOpportunity
Driver Scholarship
Application: /
Due Date: / February 1, 2012
Requirements: / This $5,000 scholarship is for students pursuing degrees in
Business. The program provides peer mentoring, networking
Opportunities, and possible internships with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Scholarship: / National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program
Application: /
Due Date: / January 13, 2012
Requirements: / $1,000 - $3,000 scholarships for seniors who have MS or who have
a parent with MS
Scholarship: / 1st Financial Federal Credit Union Horizon Scholarship