Scholarships (for Seniors primarily):
Updated 01 / 04 / 2016
KMBC and HY-Vee Scholarship: For scholar-athletes. Go to this nomination form: https://www.surveygizmo.com/1906749/KMBC-Scholar_Athlete-Nomination-Form. Deadline: 14 Jan 2016.
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers: $1,500. Must attend an approved school of engineering. Info and instructions: http://www.mspe-wc.org Deadline: 1 Feb 2016.
Check out thse options --- A Variety of Scholarships: Visine Students with Vision Scholarship Program
National Hispanic Health Foundation Scholarship Program
College Scholarships and Grants Available for Veterans
American Psychological Association Scholarships, Grants and Awards
Microsoft College Scholarships
The Hometeam Homecare Scholarship
State Farm Grants and Scholarships
The Rover College Scholarship
NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarships
Scholarships and Fellowships | UNCF Merck Science Initiative
2016 Green Home Improvement Scholarship
Scholarships Galore: Note the deadlines! They range from November 29 to February 15. http://www.studentscholarships.org/images/2015_november_scholarship_newsletter.pdf
QuitDay.org Scholarship — The QuitDay scholarship is awarded to students each year who share their vision for a smoke-free world. Help make higher education smoke-free! Submit your free application online at https://quitday.org/. $3,000. Deadline: March 31.
Gates Millenium Scholarship
Amount: Full unmet Tuition for undergraduate and graduate degree
Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid, including graduate school funding for continuing Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
Deadline: 13 Jan 2016.
Scholarship for Higher Learning: $1,500. Application and information available: http://www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship Deadline: 15 April 2016.
Sallie Mae Scholarship Resource: Further information available, including account setup, at: https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/scholarship-search/?dtd_cell=SMPLSHDCOTDOBOOTOTHOTHRR010001
The Pastor Otis L. Cobbins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: This Memorial Scholarship honors a young individual(s) who is furthering their education and exemplifies the attributes of Pastor Cobbins, Sr. These attributes include: honest; integrity; hard working; strong character; love of humanity; servant to community and family; trustworthy; and committed. Application will come live on the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation link soon.
Eligibility: Student must be a graduate of a high school in Wyandotte county in Kansas, and Clay and Platte counties in Missouri; accepted to attend or enrolled as an undergraduate in a higher education institution for a minimum of 12 hours per semester; in good academic standings with school currently attending. The applicants must demonstrate:
Fantasy Sports Daily Scholarship for Higher Learning Award: now available and accepting student applications through with a scholarship to be awarded in the amount of $1000 USD . The scholarship link for student applications is located here: https://www.fantasysportsdaily.com/scholarship/ Deadline: 1 April 2016.
GE-Reagan Scholarship Program: Up to $10,000. Information and application available at: http://www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships Deadline: 7 Jan 2016.
WACE Scholarship: Criteria -- 3.50 GPA or better, apply at a WACE partner institution, essay on why you choose to pursue education at a college cooperative education program. Information and application available: http://www.waceinc.org Deadline 15 Feb 2016.
Univ of Missouri Robert J. Stuckey Essay Contest: Only one entry per high school--first come, first served. Essay of 1,200 to 1,500 words that addresses one or more aspects of books and reading. Essay must be original nor previously submitted. Other specific directions available from school counselor. Open to all ages, grades 9-12. Evaluative criteria: originality of thought, content, skill in organizing and presenting ideas and in marshaling evidence, and mechanics. Winners expected to attend award luncheon in Columbia 9 April 2016. Further info available at 573-882-9168 or emailing Sheila Voss at http://[email protected] Deadline: 30 Jan 2016.
SchoolLinks Scholarship: SchooLinks is offering a $5,000 scholarship with no essay and application. Visit http://https://www.schoolinks.com/referral to learn more and apply.
Student Scholarships Newsletter: This link http://www.studentscholarships.org has many scholarships for which students can apply. Deadlines vary.
Updated 01 / 04 / 2016
KMBC and HY-Vee Scholarship: For scholar-athletes. Go to this nomination form: https://www.surveygizmo.com/1906749/KMBC-Scholar_Athlete-Nomination-Form. Deadline: 14 Jan 2016.
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers: $1,500. Must attend an approved school of engineering. Info and instructions: http://www.mspe-wc.org Deadline: 1 Feb 2016.
Check out thse options --- A Variety of Scholarships: Visine Students with Vision Scholarship Program
National Hispanic Health Foundation Scholarship Program
College Scholarships and Grants Available for Veterans
American Psychological Association Scholarships, Grants and Awards
Microsoft College Scholarships
The Hometeam Homecare Scholarship
State Farm Grants and Scholarships
The Rover College Scholarship
NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarships
Scholarships and Fellowships | UNCF Merck Science Initiative
2016 Green Home Improvement Scholarship
Scholarships Galore: Note the deadlines! They range from November 29 to February 15. http://www.studentscholarships.org/images/2015_november_scholarship_newsletter.pdf
QuitDay.org Scholarship — The QuitDay scholarship is awarded to students each year who share their vision for a smoke-free world. Help make higher education smoke-free! Submit your free application online at https://quitday.org/. $3,000. Deadline: March 31.
Gates Millenium Scholarship
Amount: Full unmet Tuition for undergraduate and graduate degree
Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid, including graduate school funding for continuing Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
- Be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American/Pacific Islander or Hispanic American;
- Be Citizens, legal permanent residents or nationals of the United States;
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or earned a GED;
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities;
- Meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria;
- Enroll for the first time at a U.S. located , accredited college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall as a full-time, degree seeking, first year student
Deadline: 13 Jan 2016.
Scholarship for Higher Learning: $1,500. Application and information available: http://www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship Deadline: 15 April 2016.
Sallie Mae Scholarship Resource: Further information available, including account setup, at: https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/scholarship-search/?dtd_cell=SMPLSHDCOTDOBOOTOTHOTHRR010001
The Pastor Otis L. Cobbins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: This Memorial Scholarship honors a young individual(s) who is furthering their education and exemplifies the attributes of Pastor Cobbins, Sr. These attributes include: honest; integrity; hard working; strong character; love of humanity; servant to community and family; trustworthy; and committed. Application will come live on the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation link soon.
Eligibility: Student must be a graduate of a high school in Wyandotte county in Kansas, and Clay and Platte counties in Missouri; accepted to attend or enrolled as an undergraduate in a higher education institution for a minimum of 12 hours per semester; in good academic standings with school currently attending. The applicants must demonstrate:
- The qualities and attributes of Pastor Cobbins, Sr. in their community, school, and social life.
- Loving service to family and community;
- Hardworking, dependable, loyal, and committed to family, church, employer, and the community;
- Trustworthy and ethical; and
- Financial need.
Fantasy Sports Daily Scholarship for Higher Learning Award: now available and accepting student applications through with a scholarship to be awarded in the amount of $1000 USD . The scholarship link for student applications is located here: https://www.fantasysportsdaily.com/scholarship/ Deadline: 1 April 2016.
GE-Reagan Scholarship Program: Up to $10,000. Information and application available at: http://www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships Deadline: 7 Jan 2016.
WACE Scholarship: Criteria -- 3.50 GPA or better, apply at a WACE partner institution, essay on why you choose to pursue education at a college cooperative education program. Information and application available: http://www.waceinc.org Deadline 15 Feb 2016.
Univ of Missouri Robert J. Stuckey Essay Contest: Only one entry per high school--first come, first served. Essay of 1,200 to 1,500 words that addresses one or more aspects of books and reading. Essay must be original nor previously submitted. Other specific directions available from school counselor. Open to all ages, grades 9-12. Evaluative criteria: originality of thought, content, skill in organizing and presenting ideas and in marshaling evidence, and mechanics. Winners expected to attend award luncheon in Columbia 9 April 2016. Further info available at 573-882-9168 or emailing Sheila Voss at http://[email protected] Deadline: 30 Jan 2016.
SchoolLinks Scholarship: SchooLinks is offering a $5,000 scholarship with no essay and application. Visit http://https://www.schoolinks.com/referral to learn more and apply.
Student Scholarships Newsletter: This link http://www.studentscholarships.org has many scholarships for which students can apply. Deadlines vary.