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  • Last Update 9/26/24          
    Name of Scholarship Value Deadline Essay Required Y/N Criteria Apply Online at:
    The Future is Now $1,001 9/28/2024 Y Must be 16 years of age or older, enrolled in college and residing in the US or India, and must be enrolled in a college

    The Future is Now Scholarship

    https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31794/the-future-is-now-scholarship
    "No Sweat" Scholarship $2,500 9/30/2024 N No income or GPA requirements and no long essay. $2500 award - you can use it immediately after receiving it. Use for any educational need. https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships
    Sallie Mae "No Essay" $2,000 9/30/2024 N Legal residents of the United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory who meet one of the four following: 1. A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the US; 2. A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the US; 3. A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the US; 4. A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in ana accredited college or university located within the US, within a year of graduating from high school https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/2k-scholarship/?dtd_cell=SMPLSODCZPPSOTOTOTHOTHRN010000&utm_source=studentscholarships&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=acq1p_ss_s_u_u_sch_u_u&utm_content=app
    Be Bold $25,000 10/1/2024 N Students who are earnest, determined, and moving https://bold.org/scholarships/the-be-bold-no-essay-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships
    Hannah's Heroes: Military Kids Scholarship $1,000 10/9/2024 Y Provides $1,000 to one female and one male graduating senior in the greater Springfield, MO area with at least one parent/legal guardian who has served (Veteran) or is currently serving in the U.S. Military. https://www.rucknrun.org/scholarship
    Women's Ministries Scholarship Program $20,000 10/31/2024 N Planning to attend a Seventh-Day Adventist college and identify as a woman. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10046/womens-ministries-scholarship-program
    Builders' Association $3,500 10/31/2024 Y Must plan to be a full-time college student at a school in the Heartland of the US in the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semester studying in a construction-related program. https://thebuildersagc.com/BA/BA/Workforce-and-Professional-Development/Scholarships.aspx
    National Space Club $20,000 11/1/2024 N Must be a senior in high school and have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12191/national_space_club_scholarship
    Track to the Trades Scholarship $2,500 11/4/2024 N This scholarship aims to support current and future tradespeople on their paths toward successful careers in the trades. Any current trade school student or high school senior who will enroll in trade school after graduation may apply for this scholarship if they’re a legal resident of the United States pursuing plumbing, HVAC, electricity, or a closely related field while embodying G.R.I.T. (generosity, respect, innovation, and teamwork). https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32467/track-to-the-trades-scholarship
    Elk's Drug Awareness   11/11/2024 Y Must be an individual or group and submit a 2-5 minute video on a flash drive or similar mobile media in a readable format. Mail all entries to Springfield Elks Lodge #409, 2223 E Bennett St, Springfield. MO 65804 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O7bATG1M75zV0w94pBSCIX9YGHnyzrNb/view?usp=sharing
    Elks Most Valuable Student Competition $1,000 to $7,500 11/12/2024 Y Current high school seniors, or the equivalent. Must be a citizen of the United States on the date your application is submitted. https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
    Jack Kent Cooke Foundation $55,000 11/14/2024 Y Must be a high-achieving high school senior with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have financial need and plan to attend a four-year college. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11973/jack_kent_cooke_foundation_college_scholarship_program
    10 Words or Less $1,000 11/15/2024 N Must be ages 14-25 who will be attending school in the fall of 2025 https://studentscholarships.org/easy.php
    Students with Disabilities $5,000 11/15/2024 N Must be enrolled at an accredited college, university, or high school in the United States and have a documented disability. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/21134/students-with-disabilities-scholarship
    American Legion Department of Missouri, INC $5,000 and $2,500 and $2,250 and $2,000 11/30/2024 N Participated in the Oratorical Contest and selected by respective high school Mailed or Emailed to Judge Duane Benton, Chair Department Oratorical Commission The American Legion PO Box 179 Jefferson City, MO 65102 OR Email to services@missourilegion.org https://www.missourilegion.org/oratorical
    Common App $2,000 11/30/2024 Y 1. Be in grade 11 or grade 12; 2. Attending a college or university no later than October 1st, 2026; 3. Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during your last academic year https://scholarshipguidance.com/common-app-scholarship-application
    Education Matters Scholarship $5,000 11/30/2024 Y This award is for U.S. students.| Must be 14 years of age or older to apply.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must reside in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. https://momason.org/scholarships/
    American Rocketry Challenge $20,000 12/1/2024 N Must be part of a team of three to ten students in grades 6-12 and build a model rocket that carries one large hen egg to an altitude of 850 feet, stays airborne for between 42 and 45 seconds, and returns the rocket to the ground safely. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17735/american-rocketry-challenge
    Appily Easy Money $1,000 12/1/2024 N High school sophomores, juniors, and first semester senior students for all majors and schools http://tracking.appily.com/aff_c?offer_id=5&aff_id=1439
    Dell Scholars Program $20,000 12/1/2024 Y Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year. Demonstrate a need for financial assistance https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9745/dell_scholars_program
    Burger King Scholars Program $1 - $60,000 12/15/2024 Y Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
    Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico or Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
    Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
    Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 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    		 https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars
    Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship $10,000 12/31/2024 Y Eagle Scouts in an active unit ages 13-18. To enter, an application consisting of a two-page application form, four-generation ancestry chart, and a 500-word patriotic-themed essay. Compete in the local chapter prior to National. http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12050/arthur-m-berdena-king-eagle-scout-scholarship
    Design Thinking Scholarship $1,000 12/31/2024 Y Be enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited two or four-year college or university located in the United States https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11010/design_thinnking_scholarship
    Future Travel Nurse $1,000 12/31/2024 N Must be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher and have been accepted into a nursing program at an accredited institution in the United States. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24071/future-travel-nurse-scholarship
    Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards $36,000 - 15 awards 1/9/2025 N Be 13-19 and self-identify as Jewish. Be currently serving in a leadership role on a project/initiative aimed at repairing the world. https://www.dillerteenawards.org/
    Mensa US Scholarship   1/15/2025 Y Student must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited US institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date. Must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and or vocational goals. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13885/mensa-us-scholarship
    The Dream US Scholarship - Opportunity Scholarship Up to $80,000 1/31/2025 Y Opportunity Scholarship covers tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meals at one of 5 Partner Colleges for bachelor's degree-seeking students who live in locked-out states where they cannot get in-state tuition. https://dream.applyists.net/
    ESA Foundation Scholarship Varies 1/31/2025 Y The applications for the 2025-2026 academic year scholarships are open starting September 1, 2024. Click here to start your application today. View the full list of scholarship recipients for the 2024-25 academic year in May 2024. Click here if you would like to receive notifications about application deadlines for the 2025-2026 scholarship season. https://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants
    NROTC Up tp $200,000 1/31/2025 Y Pursuing fields such as: engineering, nursing, pre-med, other STEM fields, language and cultural studies, or International relations and global studies. Must be a U.S. citizen, between ages 17 and 23, maintain GPA of 2.5 (3.0 for nursing and pre-med), meet required SAT and/or ACT scores, and commit to serving in the Navy for 4-6 years after graduation. https://www.netc.navy.mil/NSTC/NROTC/
    Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship $1,000/year 3/15/2025 Y Available for students seeking a degree in education or healthcare field. https://momason.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-Undergraduate-Scholarship-Application-1.pdf
    Folds of Honor Scholarship $5000 (100 rewards) 3/31/2024   A) Should be a family member of a US military personnel or a military veteran. B) Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19711/folds_of_honor
    Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship $500.00 4/1/2025 Must be in high school, college, or university. Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16242/he-parts-express-scholarship  
    B.L.E.T Auxiliary 417 $500 4/12/2025 Y Railroad Affiliated students, ie, son, daughter, stepson, or stepdaughter of a BLET Auxiliary Member and/or Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen member (living or deceased), or SMART/UTU member (living or deceased) Mail completed application to: Kelly Short Scholarship Committee Chair BLET Auxilary 417 2203 W Carson Ct, Ozark, MO 65721 Application in Counseling office
    Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship $750 4/20/2025 N 1. Must be a member of The American Legion Family, i.e., Legion Member, Auxiliary Member,
    S.A.L. Member, or a descendant* of any member thereof.
    2. Be a resident of the state of Missouri.
    3. An unmarried dependent under the age of 21.
    4. Must be attending an accredited college / university as a full-time student.
    5. Consideration for scholarships will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of
    financial aid to attend a college / university.
    6. Scholarship must be used in the first fall semester of a college / university following graduation from
    high school.    		 https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships
    Commanders Scholarship $1,000 4/20/2025 N 1. Applicant must have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force,
    Space Force, or Coast Guard for a minimum of 90 days and received an
    Honorable Discharge. Photocopy of DD-214, Discharge or Separation papers must be included with application.
    2. Applicant must be enrolled or accepted, as a full-time student, in an accredited vocational technical college, college or university in the state of Missouri. A
    letter verifying enrollment or acceptance from the institution must be attached to the application. 
    3. Applicant must be a resident of the state of Missouri.
    4. The scholarship must be used the following semester after it is awarded.    		 https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships
    Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship $750 4/20/2025 Y 1. Must be the descendant* of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force,
    Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States, and having an honorable discharge. A copy of the veteran's discharge or separation notice must be submitted with application. The copy must show the date the veteran entered service and the date the veteran left
    service.
    2. Be a resident of the state of Missouri.
    3. Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of
    financial aid to attend a college / university.
    4. Student must be planning to major in education. A counselor’s statement must be attached. The
    counselor’s statement should be on school letterhead, attest to the student’s ability and desire to
    major in education or a related field, and must be signed by the school counselor.
    5. Scholarship must be used the first fall semester of a college / university following graduation from
    high school.    		 https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships
    Joseph J. Frank Scholarship $750 4/20/2025 N 1. One boy who has attended a full session of Missouri Boys State or Missouri Cadet Patrol and one
    girl who has attended a full session of Missouri Girls State or Missouri Cadet Patrol.
    2. Must be the descendant* of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard of the United States, and having an honorable discharge. A copy of the veteran's discharge or separation notice must be submitted with the application. The copy must show the date the veteran entered service and the date the veteran left service.
    3. Be a resident of the state of Missouri.
    4. An unmarried dependent under the age of 21.
    5. Must be attending an accredited college / university as a full-time student.
    6. Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of
    financial aid to attend a college / university.
    7. Scholarship must be used the first fall semester of a college / university following graduation from
    high school.    		 https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships
    Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund $1,000 4/20/2025 N Two awards; to a boy who has attended or been selected to attend American Legion Boys State of MO or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy and to a girl who has attended or has been selected to attend The American Legion Auxiliary's Girls State program or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy. https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships
    M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship $1,000 4/20/2025 N 1. One applicant planning a career as a Registered Nurse. The scholarship must be used in the first fall
    semester upon completion of high school.
    2. Must be the descendant* of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force,
    Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States, and having an honorable discharge. A
    copy of the veteran's discharge or separation notice must be submitted with the application. The
    copy must show the date the veteran entered service and the date the veteran left service.
    3. Be a resident of the state of Missouri.
    4. Shall be an unmarried dependent under the age of 21.
    5. Must be attending an accredited college / university as a full-time student.
    6. Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of
    financial aid to attend a college / university.
    7. Applicant must graduate in the top 40% of his / her class.
    8. A counselor's statement must be attached. The statement should be on school letterhead, and attest to
    the student’s ability and desire to major in nursing, certify that the student is in the top 40% of their
    class, and be signed by the school counselor.    		 https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships
    Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship $750 4/20/2025 Y Application should be returned to the Counseling Office. Each school in the State of Missouri may nominate one student to be considered for the award; a nominee will be selected on athletic, scholastic and leadership abilities; the nominee should be deeply involved in community and school activities; must use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university. https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships
    Air Force Association Scholarships 12 awards: $10,000 4/30/2025 Y Be a dependent of an Active Duty Guard, Reserve, veteran or retired member of any service branch. Be planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2025. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16831/air-force-association-scholarships
    Got a Spine Scholarship $500 - 1 Awad 5/2/2025 Y   https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10634/got_a_spine_scholarship
    BigSun Scholarship $500.00 6/19/2025 Y All student-athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post-secondary institute. Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending. https://bigsunathletics.com/
    Scholarships360 $10,000 6/30/2025 N Open to all students https://app.scholarships360.org/?redirect=/dashboard/scholarships/10000-no-essay-scholarship&aff=8
    Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship $4,500 1/24/2025 Y Qualify: You are eligible to apply for a 2025 NHA Scholarship if (1) you, your spouse, your parent(s), or your grandparent is a current member of NHA (Individual personal member such as Officer, Enlisted or Civilian categories of active membership; NHA Corporate, Honorary, Institutions, Exhibitor Memberships does not meet this requirement.) in good standing for the last three years since 31 January 2022 or (2) a new NHA Lifetime Member on or after 15 Feb 2020, and (3) you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or a trade certificate. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9976/naval-helicopter-association-scholarship
    Nurse Corps Scholarship Program 225 awards $10,000 Register to view N Be accepted or enrolled at an accredited school of nursing located in the United States https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15267/nurse-corps-scholarship-program
    Avnet Law National Law Scholarship $1,000   Y Be a United States citizen or permanent resident. Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States.
    The Avnet Law National Scholarship is available for any current or soon-to-be undergrad or graduate student who demonstrates a spirit of volunteerism and/or community service.    		 https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24070/avnet-law-national-scholarship
    Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Founders Scholarship $1,000 each for 1 male and 1 female 3/1/2025 Y Be a senior intending to attend college. https://drive.google.com/file/d/195HuDAUjOnXvCCwlkAQdoYVzWAuyq79r/view?usp=sharing
    Army Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Register to view Y Student must be a son or daughter of regular active duty, active duty Reserve or active duty National Guard U.S. Army member in good standing. http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/23993/army-scholarhip-foundation-scholarships
    Big Future Scholarship $40,000 Varies N Open to seniors in high school who meet the eligibility requirements. No Essay is required. Must complete a college planning step using their College Board Account. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships
    Sons of American Legion Scholarship $500 Varies Y Be a Member of the sons of the American Legion, be a resident of Missouri, unmarried dependent under 21, attend an accredited college/university. Submit Essay "What being a member of the American Legion Family Means to me." https://www.missourilegion.org/scholarships