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Scholarships & Contests

ATTENTION SENIORS

The scholarship information on this page will be updated each school year. This is only a fraction of the scholarships available to students. Most scholarship money is awarded from the college you will attend. Check the financial aid link on college websites for information on academic, departmental, and other scholarships specific to each school. Many scholarship deadlines fall before college application deadlines, so apply early! It is the responsibility of each student to request and complete any available scholarship applications.

DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT: Scholarships are listed for the user’s convenience only. The JHS Counseling Department does not endorse any of these scholarships or contests except for the Joplin Schools scholarships. We caution students and parents to be aware that personal information submitted on the paper applications or over the Internet has no guarantee of privacy. Read each website’s privacy statement before submitting any personal information,including your email address. It is important for every applicant to research all pertinent information regarding the scholarship application and requirements in this file or on the scholarship sponsor’s website.

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Scholarships are awards of money that do not have to be repaid. Typically, scholarships are awarded based on students’ academic achievements, leadership, community service, financial need, and/or written/oral communication.  

FAFSA - Free application for Federal Student Aid

Electronically Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  • United States Department of Education
  • All students interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.
  • Applications will be available October 1st, 2026. 

Missouri students need to complete their FAFSA by February 1, 2027. You will use your 2025 tax information to complete the application.

Student Aid.gov

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January Scholarships:

    • Any High School Senior who has lost a parent to cancer before the age of 22
    • Have plans to attend a 2-or 4-year (minimum) higher education establishment
    • 3.0 GPA

    Due: January 10th, 2027

    Click Here For Link To Scholarship Application!

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College and University Scholarship Information

Internet Scholarship Search Sites