Organization Offering Scholarship |
Date Due |
Information |
March |
US Bank |
March 1 |
US Bank offers a $1,000 scholarship to 40 seniors. This is a random drawing. Students can enter October 2011- March 2012. Usbank.com/scholarship. |
Ava's Grace |
March 1 |
Beginning in the spring of 2012, Ava’s Grace Scholarship Foundation (AGSF) will award at least three scholarships per year to children who have an incarcerated parent or primary care giver. The scholarships can be used for tuition, books, housing, transportation and other items a young person needs to succeed in a program of higher education. The students are not limited to attending four year colleges or universities. Ava’s Grace will accept applicants who apply for an associates degree, a technical degree and many other educational programs. Our goal is to be flexible to encourage the recipients to find a career they are passionate about and one that will give them an opportunity to make an honest living and provide for themselves and a family one day. The scholarships can be renewed annually if the student performs satisfactorily in their program and stays in school. www.avasgrace.org |
Society of Professional Journalists Essay Scholarship |
March 8 |
Who is eligible?
All students enrolled in grades 9-12 in U.S. public, private and home schools. Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest entry form.
Format
The essay should be 300-500 words and must include an entry form. Entries may be typed or handwritten but must be double-spaced. See Mrs. Chamberlin for more information |
Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling Scholarship |
March 9 |
Applicants must be a graduating senior from a MOACAC member high school who will be enrolled as a full-time college freshman at a MOACAC member post-secondary institution. Complete the application form, submit an official transcript with GPA, rank, and ACT/SAT score, submit a typewritten, double-spaced, two-page essay telling about an obstacle you have overcome and how this has motivated you to achieve personal goals, and submit a letter of recommendation from the nominating high school counselor. |
Bruce Lee Scholarship |
March 16 |
The applicant must be:
* At least 16 years of age at the time of application
* Of Asian Pacific Island heritage (except for Bruce Lee Scholarship)
* A citizen or permanent resident of the United States
* Beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States in Fall 2012
* Able to attend CelebrAsian 2012 Business Opportunity Conference, during June 4-6, 2012 at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The applicant should demonstrate:
* Academic achievement of 3.3 GPA or higher
* Leadership in extracurricular activities
* Involvement in community service
* Financial need |
Ozarks Women's Association |
March 21 |
Scholarships will be awarded to qualified female students. One scholarship is for $1,500, one is $1,250, and one is $1,000. Applications are due to Mrs. Chamberlin by this date. Be sure your application is neat and all parts typed. Appearance is crucial for this application. They may be picked up in the counseling office. |
Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship |
March 23 |
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA-TDF) is now accepting applications for the “Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program” for the 2012-13 academic year. The program awards scholarships of up to $5,000 per year to assist the children of highway construction workers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty pursue post-high school education. The application deadline is March 23, 2012. http://www.artba.org/microsites/hof/wp-content/uploads/2012-ARTBA-TDF-Worker-Memorial-Scholarship-App.pdf |
Junior Auxiliary of Taney County |
March 28 |
This scholarship is based on leadership, academics, and volunteer activities. The application and letters of recommendation are due to the Scholarship Chairman by this date. Seniors may pickup applications in the Counseling Office. |
Hawthorn Bank |
March 31 |
Students must have a GPA of 2.5 and write a brief essay. |
April |
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution - American Indians Committee American Indian Scholarship |
April 1 & October 1 |
Applicant must be Native Americans in financial need and have a GPA of 2.75. |
Skaggs Volunteer Service |
April 2 |
Eligibility is based on financial need, a GPA of 2.5 or better, application, an interview may be requested. You may pick up applications in the Counseling Office or go to www.skaggs.nte/volunteerscholarship to complete the applications. |
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution - Nursing School Scholarship |
February 15 &
April 15 |
Students must be accepted or are enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. A letter of acceptance must be included or the transcript stating the applicant is enrolled in the nursing program must be included with the application. |
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution - Enid Griswold Memorial Scholarship |
February 15 &
April 15 |
Awarded to a junior or senior enrolled in an accredited college or university. |
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution - Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship |
February 15 &
April 15 |
Requires that the DAR national number of the mother, who is a current dues paying member, be on the application |
Branson Bank |
April 13 |
The application must be presented to Branson Bank by April 13, so please have completed applications to Mrs. Chamberlin by April 11. Student need a record of volunteer service or community involvement, proof of acceptance to an accredited college, university, or institute of higher learning with plans to attend in the Fall of 2012. Students also need to plan on continuing their students in the Business or Finance fields. |
Kids' Chance Scholarship Program |
April 30 |
Which children are eligible for the Scholarships? To be eligible for the Scholarship the child’s parent must have
sustained a serious injury or a fatality in a Missouri work related accident covered by workers’ compensation. The
parent’s injury or death must be compensable under Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law, Chapter 287 RSMo. See Mrs. Chamberlin for more information. |
May |
Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship |
May 15 |
One application will allow you to be considered for several scholarships. Eligibility:
* High School Seniors with type 1 diabetes seeking a higher education at an accredited four year university, college, technical or trade school.
* U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
* Have contributed to diabetes research or advocacy through fundraising efforts, volunteering, public speaking, etc.
* Have demonstrated exemplary academic performance.
* Participates in community or extra curricular activities or sports.
* Endorsement from Physician or CDE that demonstrates that they are managing their diabetes. HbA1c is not a criterion.
* Letter of Recommendation from High School Counselor or Teacher.
* Complete a personal essay. |
June |
Skaggs Foundation |
June 1 |
Students who are interested in the medical field should apply for this scholarship. One of the primary requirements is an obligation for students to work at Skaggs Regional Medical Center upon completing the program. See Mrs. Chamberlin for more details. |
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program |
June 15 |
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