Scholarships for Missouri students

115 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Missouri: local foundations found in IRS filings, Missouri state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

Homeschool requirements in Missouri · 1 of these say homeschoolers can apply.

• Access Missouri Financial Assistance ProgramDeadline April 1 · GrantMissouri's need-based grant for full-time students with a Student Aid Index of $12,000 or less, with award size set by school type; students filing by the priority date are guaranteed an award.
• Affton Education Foundation Scholarships~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students enrolled in or graduated from the Affton School District (St. Louis, MO).
• AGS Scholarship Foundation~$508 · Deadline VariesScholarships for members of the Alpha Gamma Sigma fraternity at the University of Missouri.
• AHEPA 13th District ScholarshipScholarships for Greek American students living in Illinois, Wisconsin or eastern Missouri who have a B or better grade point average.
• Albert A. Owen & Emma Wilson Owen Memorial Trust FundDeadline VariesScholarships for Maysville High School seniors (Maysville, Missouri), applied for through the school's financial aid application on the school's schedule.
• Ambassadors of Lake St. Louis ScholarshipDeadline VariesA civic club in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, that raises money for a scholarship through community events. Eligibility details are not in the filing; see the club website.
• A+ Scholarship ProgramDeadline VariesReimburses tuition at Missouri public community colleges and vocational/technical schools for graduates of A+ designated high schools who meet attendance, GPA, tutoring and test requirements.
• Barnes Farm Scholarship~$1,375 · Deadline VariesScholarships only for graduates of the Keytesville R-III School District (Keytesville, Missouri) who plan careers in science, agriculture, mathematics or business; forms and deadlines come from the high school counselor. Four were awarded in the latest year.
• Bernard & Anna Clayton Scholarship~$5,356 · Deadline MayOne college scholarship and one technical school scholarship each year for residents of the A.D. Stowell School attendance area of the Hannibal, Missouri school district. Forms come from the awards committee; recipients are announced in May.
• Beta Lambda Educational Foundation Scholarship$500$500 tuition scholarships for students in the greater Kansas City area, with a focus on the underprivileged; eight were awarded in the latest year.
• Blaine Whitworth Go Big or Go Home Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial scholarship for students of Sherwood High School (Missouri), from a Garden City, Missouri foundation; $2,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Boatman King Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline March 15Scholarships for graduating St. Louis Public Schools seniors going on to college or trade school. Apply by March 15 with a recommendation letter from a school official or community leader and an official transcript.
• Bolivar Educational Advancement Foundation ScholarshipCollege scholarships for students of the Bolivar R-1 School District (Bolivar, Missouri); see bolivarschoolsfoundation.org.
• Bour Memorial Scholarship Fund~$3,000 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for high school graduates from Lafayette County, Missouri with financial need who will attend an accredited Missouri college, junior college or university. Applications are available at Lafayette County schools; deadline April 1.
• Brentwood Alumni Association Scholarship~$6,000 · Deadline VariesAlumni association in Brentwood, Missouri that awards $6,000 college scholarships; eight were given last year. The filing does not describe eligibility.
• Bright Flight Scholarship ProgramDeadline Varies · Homeschoolers welcomeMerit scholarship for Missouri students scoring in the top 5% of Missouri ACT/SAT test takers who enroll full time at a participating Missouri school right after high school; home-schooled students are eligible.
• Builders Association Educational and Scholarship Foundation$1,500–3,000College scholarships of $3,000 ($1,500 per semester) for students seeking careers in the construction industry, from the Kansas City Builders Association foundation; about 32 a year.
• Calla E. Varner Educational Scholarship~$600 · Deadline March 1$600 scholarships for high school seniors in St. Joseph, Missouri with an ACT score of at least 20, a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and some financial need. Submit the four-page application, an essay on need, a transcript and a photo by March 1.
• Camdenton R-III School District Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,181 · Deadline VariesScholarships for deserving high school graduates in need from the Camdenton R-III School District (Camdenton, Missouri).
• Carl and Anna Carson Memorial Scholarship~$2,726 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Fair Play High School (Fair Play, Missouri); contact the trustee in Bolivar for the application.
• Carl Junction Educational Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for students of the Carl Junction R-1 School District (Carl Junction, Missouri).
• Carthage R-9 School Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for students of the Carthage R-9 School District (Carthage, Missouri); 69 were awarded in the latest year, mostly paid directly to colleges.
• Clarence C. Kac Hinds Scholarship TrustDeadline VariesTuition grants for Lincoln County, Missouri residents pursuing education in nursing. Forms are available from the Silex school superintendent; the deadline is set each year.
• Clay Harris Memorial Scholarship~$2,024 · Deadline April 30A tuition and books scholarship for a high school senior in the Boonslick area of Missouri (around Boonville); request an application and apply by April 30.
• Clopton Alumni Association Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesOne-year, non-renewable scholarships for current-year graduates of Clopton High School (Clarksville, Missouri), in both vocational/technical and general academic categories; paid for the second semester.
• College Club of St. Louis ScholarshipDeadline January 31Scholarship for high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA, awarded by the College Club of St. Louis. Apply with the club's questionnaire by January 31.
• Covington Memorial Scholarship~$375 · Deadline VariesSmall college tuition scholarships for graduates of Dexter or Bloomfield high schools (Missouri); apply by letter through Dexter High School.
• DEED Foundation ScholarshipA scholarship awarded in the spring of senior year by the Foundation for Delta Educational & Economic Development in Kansas City, Missouri; see deedkcmo.org.
• Dent County Livestock Educational Scholarship~$750 · Deadline AprilSmall scholarships for students in the Salem, Missouri area; apply in writing with biographical information and college plans by mid-April.
• Doris and Ralph Messick Scholarship~$3,981 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduates of the Nodaway-Holt School District (Graham, MO); applications from the district, due before the school year ends.
• Dred and Lula Finnell Trust Educational GrantsDeadline VariesCollege grants for residents of Keytesville Township, Missouri; applications are due the last Friday in June for fall and the last Friday in November for spring.
• Dr. Wood Martin Nursing Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline February 1Scholarship for graduates of Savannah High School in Savannah, Missouri, who are entering nursing or another medical field. Apply through the high school counselor by February 1.
• Edwin & Louise Perdue Scholarship~$3,600 · Deadline VariesScholarships for deserving students from the Louisburg, Kansas and Drexel, Missouri areas; schools submit a letter on the student's behalf to UMB Bank. Five were awarded in the latest year.
• Electrical Board of Missouri and Illinois Foundation Scholarship~$2,000Scholarships (recently $2,000 each) for students pursuing higher education in disciplines related to electrical work. See electricalboard.org.
• Ella Frances Brisley & Noma Brisley ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for deserving and needy medical school and nursing school students at accredited schools in Kansas or Missouri; apply through your school's financial aid office using its standard scholarship form.
• Ernest & Lillian Swanson Memorial Scholarship~$2,400 · Deadline March 1Scholarships for Missouri residents in a degree program in botany, plant genetics or a related field at an accredited university or community college. The application is on the National Garden Clubs website; due March 1.
• Etta Mae Anderson Trust Scholarship~$2,361 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Ralls County, Missouri residents who are full-time students at an accredited university. Requires SAT/ACT scores, a transcript, and an evaluation form completed by a school administrator or counselor.
• Fort Osage Education Foundation Scholarships~$1,246Scholarships in varying amounts for graduating Fort Osage High School (Independence, Missouri) seniors, awarded through an application process.
• Fort Zumwalt Education Foundation Future Teacher Scholarships~$3,667 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for future teachers in high-needs areas, from the Fort Zumwalt School District foundation (O'Fallon, MO).
• Frank and Elizabeth Schafer Scholarship Fund~$2,465 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Owensville High School in Owensville, Missouri. Contact the school superintendent for the application form and deadline.
• Glenn Medical Scholarship TrustDeadline VariesScholarship for medical students who live within 100 miles of Springfield, Missouri and attend a medical school approved by the American Medical Association. Application is through the bank trustee.
• Glenn Nursing Scholarship TrustDeadline VariesScholarship for students receiving nurse's training at St. John's Hospital School of Nursing in Springfield, Missouri. Application is through the bank trustee.
• Grandview Education Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for students of the Grandview C-4 School District (Grandview, Missouri); 19 were awarded in the latest year. See grandviewedfoundation.com.
• Grasslands Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship grants for full-time students at the University of Missouri-Columbia, from a foundation tied to the Phi Kappa Psi chapter there.
• Greater Kansas City Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for individuals pursuing a career in the hospitality industry; 14 were awarded in the latest year. See kansascitylodging.org.
• Green Ridge Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,175 · Deadline VariesScholarships for post-high-school education for deserving graduates of Green Ridge High School (Green Ridge, Missouri); 16 awards last year.
• Hardin Memorial Scholarship Foundation~$9,949 · Deadline May 1Scholarships for high school graduates from Pike County, Missouri. Apply on the foundation's form through Bank of America by May 1.
• Harold & Gladys Kraft Scholarship~$2,750 · Deadline April 1College-expense scholarships for students from the Fulton Public School District (Fulton, Missouri); apply through the trustee at Simmons Bank by April 1. Seven awards last year averaging $2,750.
• Howard A. Latta ScholarshipCollege scholarships for qualified graduates of Webster Groves High School (Webster Groves, Missouri); 33 were awarded in the latest year.
• Hubert Campbell Charitable Foundation Scholarship~$10,406 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for students in the St. Joseph, Missouri area, handled through advisors at area public and private schools. Deadline April 1.
• Jack E. Dawson Charitable Fund Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for seniors graduating from Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri. The application process and deadline are announced each year by the school's financial aid counselors.
• Jackson Community Scholarship~$645 · Deadline June 1A small scholarship for graduates of the Ridgeway, Missouri area high school who are members of Ridgeway Methodist Church and enrolled in college or vocational school.
• Jefferson R-7 PTO Student Scholarships~$357Small scholarships from the Jefferson R-7 Parent Teacher Organization for graduating students of the Jefferson R-7 School District (Festus, Missouri).
• John R. Sommers Scholarship~$12,634 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for Gasconade County R-II School District (Owensville, Missouri) students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who took advanced math and science courses and are seeking an engineering degree; the school sets the deadline.
• Joseph F. Imbs II ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational grants for high school or college students with average or better grades who are U.S. citizens, with preference for residents of the greater St. Louis area. Apply with an informal letter explaining your financial situation.
• KC ScholarsDeadline VariesCollege scholarships and tuition-free job training with job placement help for low- to modest-income people in the Kansas City area, from Great Jobs KC.
• Kids' Chance of Missouri ScholarshipPost-high-school scholarships for children of Missouri workers who were killed or seriously injured on the job; 34 were awarded in the latest year. See mokidschance.org.
• Kyran Addington Foundation Scholarship~$2,188 · Deadline May 1Scholarships for graduating high school seniors from the Southwest Missouri area. Fill out the application by May 1.
• Lamar Independent Foundation for Education ScholarshipScholarships for Lamar R-1 (Lamar, Missouri) seniors attending a post-secondary institution; 33 were awarded in the latest year.
• Lee's Summit Rotary Endowment Scholarship~$1,050 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students from Lee's Summit high schools, Lee's Summit Christian School and St. Michael the Archangel School (Lee's Summit, Missouri) to attend a college in the Metropolitan Community College network.
• Leslie Lee Flautt Educational ScholarshipDeadline April 2Scholarships for students from Jersey Community Unit School District #100 (Jerseyville, Illinois) who are admitted to and attend Ranken Technical College in St. Louis; apply with transcripts and a certified birth certificate by April 2 for the fall semester.
• Lester R. Birbeck Charitable Trust Scholarship~$7,058 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for high school students from King City or Stanberry, Missouri schools; contact Commerce Trust in St. Joseph for the application, due April 1.
• Liebling Foundation for Worthy StudentsDeadline VariesScholarships for worthy students of the St. Joseph, Missouri School District; contact U.S. Bank in St. Joseph for the application.
• Lindbergh Schools Foundation Scholarships~$1,718 · Deadline VariesScholarships for college-bound seniors at Lindbergh High School (St. Louis, Missouri). Students complete an online application, which is judged anonymously.
• Living Memorial ScholarshipEducational scholarships, including the C & V Rothwell scholarships, for students of the local school districts around Huntsville, Missouri.
• Macks Creek Alumni Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Macks Creek High School (Macks Creek, Missouri). Apply in writing with your background and goals to the superintendent one week before the awards ceremony.
• Maggie Welby Foundation Scholarship$250–8,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $250 to $8,000 for K-12 students with financial need who complete the foundation's application (O'Fallon, MO area; recipients attended 26 schools).
• Margaret B. West Wilk ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships connected with the Windsor C-1 School District (Imperial, MO).
• Marshall Public Education Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships and awards for students of the Marshall Public School District (Marshall, Missouri); 22 were given in the latest year.
• Marvin Boyer Memorial ScholarshipDeadline December 15A scholarship for attendance at a state university in Missouri; apply by letter, including proof of acceptance, by December 15. No grants were paid in the latest filing.
• Mary Frances Dunlop ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarship for high school graduates who live in Ralls County, Missouri and need financial help. Forms come from the awards committee via the Mark Twain High School superintendent; recipients are announced by July 1.
• Masonic Scholarship Fund of MissouriScholarships for college students with financial need from the Grand Lodge of Missouri; see momason.org.
• Mexico Young Farmers Association ScholarshipScholarships from the Mexico Young Farmers Association in Mexico, Missouri; $7,800 was awarded in the latest year. See the association website for eligibility.
• Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship~$1,000Scholarships for students pursuing academic courses in banking, paid to the university; 17 were awarded in the latest year.
• Missouri Community Health FoundationScholarships and loan repayment for health-professions students in Missouri who commit to serving underserved communities in the state after training.
• Missouri Insurance Education Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for college and university students attending Missouri schools, based on academic achievement and community involvement. See mief.org.
• Missouri Parks and Recreation Scholarship~$1,640 · Deadline VariesScholarships for full-time juniors, seniors and graduate students at Missouri universities majoring in NRPA-accredited recreation, parks, leisure services or sport programs, with a 2.5 GPA and a faculty endorsement; about 20 awards a year. Return the application to your program sponsor by the date on the form.
• Mt. Vernon High School Foundation ScholarshipEducational scholarships for students of Mt. Vernon High School (Mt. Vernon, Missouri), determined with the school; 15 were awarded in the latest year.
• NASB Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for seniors graduating from high schools in communities served by North American Savings Bank (Kansas City area); apply with a transcript, essay and recommendation letters by the deadline set by your high school administrator.
• Normandy High School Alumni Association ScholarshipUp to $9,366 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduating seniors of Normandy High School (St. Louis, Missouri), usually paid directly to the college; seven were awarded in the latest year, most at $5,000 or less.
• Northeast High School Alumni Association ScholarshipScholarships for deserving seniors of Northeast High School (Kansas City, Missouri), paid to their college, university or trade school. See nevikings.org.
• North Platte Foundation ScholarshipScholarship assistance for students of the North Platte School District in Dearborn, Missouri; 28 were awarded in the latest year.
• Norwood Hills Charitable Trust ScholarshipScholarships for certain full-time employees of Norwood Hills Country Club (St. Louis, Missouri) and their descendants. Administered with the St. Louis Community Foundation.
• Paul & Regina Meyer Scholarship Trust~$2,351 · Deadline April 1College scholarships for graduates of Sikeston High School (Sikeston, Missouri) who attend a Missouri college. Deadline April 1.
• Pete & Lorraine Adkins Scholarship~$2,188 · Deadline FebruaryScholarships averaging about $2,200 for Jefferson City High School (Missouri) football student-athletes or team managers going on to higher education; apply with the common scholarship application in February of senior year.
• P. Michael McKay and Margaret R. McKay Scholarship~$1,950 · Deadline AprilTuition assistance for graduates of high schools in Ralls, Pike or Marion County, Missouri (Monroe County if there are not enough applicants) who are studying for an undergraduate degree in education or a seminary degree in ministry. Recipients must keep a C average. Forms come from the scholarship committee; due in April.
• Ray-Carroll Scholarship~$519 · Deadline VariesSmall college scholarships for high school graduates in the Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers cooperative service area (Richmond, Missouri), to be used within two years of graduation. Apply with the form, a letter of plans, a teacher evaluation and grade reports.
• Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for students of the Raymore-Peculiar School District (Missouri); 12 were awarded in the latest year. See raypecfoundation.com.
• Ray & Rosetta Doerhoff ScholarshipDeadline March 31A scholarship for members of the graduating class of St. Elizabeth (Missouri) public schools; apply by March 31. No awards were reported in the latest year.
• Raytown Educational Foundation ScholarshipsStudent scholarships for the Raytown Quality Schools (Raytown, Missouri); 119 were awarded in the latest year. See the foundation website.
• Rho Chapter of Sigma Nu ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and educational support for members of the Rho Chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity in Columbia, Missouri.
• Richmond Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of the Richmond R-XVI School District in Richmond, Missouri.
• Robert E. and Verna R. Frolker Scholarship~$1,929 · Deadline RollingScholarships for graduates of Owensville High School (Gasconade County R-2 School District) in Owensville, Missouri. Applications come from the high school counselor and are accepted at any time.
• Rolla Chapter Beta Sigma Psi ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for undergraduate students at Missouri University of Science and Technology, funded by the Rolla chapter of the Beta Sigma Psi fraternity.
• Royal Vagabonds Foundation Scholarships$1,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,500 plus a laptop for graduating high school seniors in the St. Louis, MO area.
• Schowengerdt Family ScholarshipDeadline VariesUndergraduate scholarships for Missouri residents attending the University of Missouri-Columbia. Deadlines and forms are set by the scholarship committee.
• SEMO Electric Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for dependents of people living in SEMO Electric Cooperative's service area in southeast Missouri.
• Smith Memorial Scholarship Trust~$1,390 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Sweet Springs High School in Sweet Springs, Missouri. Get the application from the school counselor; awarded annually.
• Soroptimist International of Joplin AwardsAwards and scholarships from the Joplin, Missouri Soroptimist club, which works to improve the status of women; see joplinsoroptimist.org.
• St. Charles Kiwanis ScholarshipHigher-education scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of St. Charles, Missouri; see the club website.
• Steen Opportunity ScholarshipDeadline VariesSemester-by-semester scholarship for U.S. citizens admitted to a U.S. college who live in Oklahoma or a bordering state. Apply three weeks before the semester with a cover letter, transcript, proof of acceptance, resume, three recommendation letters and consent to a background check; recipients are re-evaluated each semester.
• St. Louis Blues Alumni Association ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for amateur hockey players, selected through a written competition run by the St. Louis Blues Alumni Association.
• St. Louis Chefs de Cuisine Educational Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for candidates entering the culinary profession, selected on grades, ambition and financial need, from the St. Louis chefs association.
• The Next Step Scholarships~$2,311 · Deadline VariesTuition assistance for people active in a 12-step recovery program for substance use disorder who show financial need and are pursuing academic or vocational education; apply online with proof of employment and a sponsor's letter of recommendation. Includes a scholarship for single parents.
• The Scholarship Foundation of St. LouisDeadline VariesNeed-based scholarship grants and interest-free loans for college students, with advising support, from a long-standing St. Louis foundation. Apply through its website.
• Truman and Mary Coolley Agricultural Scholarship~$3,830 · Deadline March 15Academic scholarships for graduates of Centralia High School (Centralia, Missouri) who live in Boone or Audrain County. Contact the Centralia High School guidance office for the application and guidelines.
• Tyson Graves Memorial Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline April 15A memorial scholarship for graduates of Miller County R-III High School (Missouri) who will attend a higher education institution or trade school. Apply by April 15 with the application and a teacher recommendation letter.
• Upsilon Omega Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for qualified college-bound high school seniors from a St. Louis community foundation; 30 were awarded in the latest year. See upsilonomega.org.
• Van Buren High School Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesScholarships for Van Buren (MO) graduates who attend Three Rivers Community College.
• VanHoozer Scholarship (South Harrison R-II)~$376 · Deadline VariesSmall scholarships for graduates of the South Harrison School District (Bethany, Missouri); applications are available from the district and due before school closes.
• Virginia Wall ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships only for Chillicothe R-II High School (Chillicothe, Missouri) graduates in the top 10% of their class who completed all four years there with four years of language classes. Forms and deadline come from the school counselor.
• WCHS Scholarship FundCollege scholarships for graduates of Wright City High School (Warren County R-II, Missouri); 36 were awarded in the latest year.
• Willow Springs Scholarship ClubTuition and textbook scholarships for university or trade school for graduates of Willow Springs High School in Willow Springs, Missouri.
• Windsor High School Master Scholarship FundPost-high-school scholarships for deserving graduates of Windsor High School (Windsor, Missouri); nine were awarded in the latest year.
• Zonta Club of Jefferson City Second Chance ScholarshipDeadline VariesSecond-chance scholarships for women returning to education, from the Zonta Club in Jefferson City, Missouri.