Future Leaders In Technology Scholarship
*Any High School Senior who plans on pursuing a degree in computer science, electrical engineering or data science.
Due: October 31st, 2020
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$2,000 "No Essay" College Scholarship
*Any High School Senior who is planning on attending college
*Only one entry per person allowed each month
(You can apply once each month)
Due: October 31st, 2020
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November Scholarships:
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
*High School Student who is making a difference through volunteering
Due: November 10th, 2020 (Turn into JHS Guidance)
-Only two JHS students can be selected for certification. The two students chosen by a committee will then be certified by Dr. Gilbreth.
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Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
*Any High School Senior
*Applications evaluated on Scholarship, Leadership and Financial Need
Due: November 15th, 2020
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John T. Belcher Scholarship
*Applicants are judged on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular activities and the quality of the essay
*Essay must be 500-700 words on the following theme:
"The COVID-19 pandemic closed school buildings in the Spring of 2020. Schools had to adapt rapidly to provide remote instruction. What did you, as a student, learn from this experience? What should school districts do to prepare if this were to happen again?"
DUE TO GUIDANCE: November 13th, 2020
Griswold Home Care Bi-Annual Scholarship
*Any High School Senior who is planning on pursuing a bachelor’s, associate’s, graduate, or professional degree at an accredited college or university.
Due: November 30th, 2020
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$2,000 "No Essay" College Scholarship
*Any High School Senior who is planning on attending college
*Only one entry per person allowed each month
(You can apply once each month)
Due: November 30th, 2020
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December Scholarships:
Burger King Scholarship
*Any High School Senior with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher and plans to attend college at an accredited two-or-four year institution
Due: December 15th, 2020
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$2,000 "No Essay" College Scholarship
*Any High School Senior who is planning on attending college
*Only one entry per person allowed each month
(You can apply once each month)
Due: December 31st, 2020
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January Scholarships:
Beauty & Wellness Scholarships For Women
*Any High School FEMALE Senior student who is committed to maintaining personal wellness
*500 word maximum essay (See Link Below for Essay Prompt)
Quarterly Deadline: January 1st (2021); March 31st (2021); June 30th (2021)
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KLL Memorial Scholarship Fund
*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
Due: January 10th, 2021
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Rove Pest Control
*High School Seniors who have been accepted into a college or university
*Scholarship is based primarily on academic achievement, but financial need may also be considered
*Minimum GPA of 3.0
*Must submit application online
Due: January 31st, 2021
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February Scholarships:
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
*Open to current High School Seniors
*Create an account to view scholarships
*Pay attention to deadlines (Most of them are due in March-specific dates vary)
http://cfozarks.org/
Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors Scholarship Application
*High School Senior who plans to attend a college or university in the fall of 2021
*Applicant must be pursuing an associate of applied science degree or certificate in either Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair
*Applicant must be in good academic standing with a minimum of a 2.5 high school cumulative GPA, or a GED minimum score of 260
Due: February 1st, 2021
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James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program
*Missouri residents
*Graduating high school seniors from a public or private high school in Missouri planning to enroll in a four-year college or university
*Maintaining a 2.5 Grade Point Average or higher on a 4.0 scale
*Family adjusted gross income of $60,000 or less and an expected family contribution toward college of $7,000 or less
Due: February 1st, 2021
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Ron and Hortense Smith $2000 Scholarships
*Must be admitted as a mathematics major at Pittsburg State University
*Scholarships are awarded competitively
*Must enroll in a Calculus course at Pittsburg State University during your freshman year
*To be considered for any PSU scholarship you must also apply online at: http://go.pittstate.edu/scholarship.app.init
Due: February 1st, 2021
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Elks Legacy Award
*Any High School Senior who is the child or grandchild of an Elks member
Due: February 5th, 2021
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Mediacom World Class Scholars
*Any High School Student
Due: February 15th, 2021
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SPJ/JEA HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
*All students enrolled in grades 9-12 in U.S. public, private and home schools within the United States.
*Essay should be 300-500 words. Entries may be typed or handwritten but must be double-spaced.
Due: February 22nd, 2021
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March Scholarships:
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
*Open to current High School Seniors
*Create an account to view scholarships
*Pay attention to deadlines (Most of them are due in March-specific dates vary)
http://cfozarks.org/
Crowder College Scholarship
*High School Senior
*Must attend Crowder during the Fall 2021 semester
Due: March 1st, 2021
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Joplin Dental Care Scholarship
*High school senior that is or will be enrolled in an accredited US post-secondary institution in the fall after graduation
*US citizen
*Desire to pursue an education and career in the healthcare field
*GPA: 3.5 to 4.0
*500 word essay explaining your interest and goals in healthcare
Due: March 1st, 2021
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Missouri Courage Scholarship
*Open to current High School Seniors who have plans to continue their education at a 2 or 4 year school
*Applicants must be a Missouri resident
*Applicants will be comprehensively evaluated on academic achievement, school involvement, community engagement, diversity, demonstrations of courage, and commitment to enhancing the lives of LGBTQ individuals and working toward social justice
Due: March 1st, 2021
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PFLAG Springfield 2021 Scholarship
*Be a current resident of Missouri’s Barry, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Jasper,
Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster, or Wright counties.
*Accepted to attend, or currently enrolled in a technical/vocational program pursuing certification OR
accepted to attend, or currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an undergraduate or
graduate degree. Note: Preference may be given to undergraduate students. *Be a self-identified LGBTQ+ student.
*Have demonstrated community service or a desire to serve the LGBTQ+ community.
*Note: Preference may be given to applicants who have not previously received a PFLAG scholarship
Due: March 1st, 2021
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Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship
*Applicants must be high school seniors who have exhibited academic achievement and/or economic need
*Students should be planning to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a major in a field related to banking
*The application form must be signed by an officer of a Missouri Bankers Association member bank
Due: March 5th, 2021
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Missouri Women’s Golf Association
*High School FEMALE Student
*Involvement in Golf; MWGA, MSHSAA or other golf organizations
*Have future goals that pertain to golf: (Coach, Professional, Amateur)
Due: March 14th, 2021
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Charles R. Kruse Agricultural Scholarship
*Missouri residents and they, their parent(s), or guardians must hold a current Farm Bureau membership in Missouri
*High school senior enrolling in a 4-year Missouri college or university with a declared major in an agricultural field
Due: March 15th, 2021
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Flavorful Futures
*Any High School Student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States
*2.5 high school GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
*Must enroll for Fall 2021 as a freshman or 1st year student in part-time or full-time study at a 2-year, 4-year, college, university, trade or vocational school. The school must be an accredited U.S. institution, and listed on the official website for the U.S. Department of Education
*Must not be a relative or dependent child of an employee of Talking Rain or any of its retail customers
Due: March 16th, 2021
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Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship
*Applicant must be a Joplin High School Senior
*Applicant have plans to attend college in the fall of 2021
Due: March 19th, 2021
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Columbia's Operation College Bound Scholarship
*Applicant must be a Joplin High School Senior
*Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the year of the award
*Applicant must have attended Columbia Elementary for 3 years of their primary education
Due: March 26th, 2021
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Beauty & Wellness Scholarships For Women
*Any High School FEMALE Senior student who is committed to maintaining personal wellness
*500 word maximum essay (See Link Below for Essay Prompt)
Quarterly Deadline: January 1st (2021); March 31st (2021); June 30th (2021)
Click Here for Link to Scholarship Application
Joplin Daybreak Rotary Club Scholarship
*High School Senior
*Involved in extracurricular/community activities
*Based on financial need
Due: March 29th, 2020
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**Check the Link Above For Updated Scholarship Deadline**
Missouri Broadcasters Association Scholarship
*High School Senior
*Applicant must have taken broadcast classes in high school
*Applicant must be planning to go into broadcasting or a related field
Due: March 31st, 2021
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April Scholarships:
2020-2021 Joplin Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
*Recipient must have a parent who is a Booster Club Member
*Recipient must be a 2021 graduate of Joplin High School
*Recipient must have participated in a Joplin High School athletic program for more than one year
*Recipient must be a full-time student for the Fall 2021 semester at an accredited college or university
*Recipient must not have committed any Code of Conduct violations or have excessive referrals
*Recipient must who not only sports leadership, but also school/community leadership
*Recipient must have a GPA of 2.5 or better
*The scholarship amount will be paid directly by the Booster Club to the Financial Aid Office of the college
*The scholarship may be used for any of the following expenses as long as the student remains enrolled:
a. Tuition
b. Books and class fees
c. On-campus room and board
*The college will return unused or refunded amount to the Booster Club
*The scholarship will not be awarded if it diminishes other scholarships already presented to the recipient
Due: April 1st, 2021
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Betty Robinson-Gray Memorial Scholarship
*Must be a high school senior
*Preference will be given to students going into education at Missouri Southern State University, Pittsburg State University or Crowder College
*2.75 GPA or higher and an ACT score of at least 20
Due: April 1st, 2021
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Cathy S. VanOstran Memorial Scholarship
*College-Bound High School female
*Preference will be give to applicants who have overcome significant adversity, financial or otherwise, and who have made a contribution to the extracurricular and co-curricular life of Joplin High School
Due: April 1st, 2021
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Eastmorland Senior Scholarship
*Applicant must be a Joplin High School Senior
*Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the year of the award
*Applicant must have attended Eastmorland Elementary for at least 1 year of their primary education
Due: April 1st, 2021
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Joplin NEA Scholarship
*Must be a Joplin High School Senior
*Must be a dependent of a current JNEA member
*Parent must have been a JNEA member for the last two years
*Must be planning to enroll in a college or technical education program
Due: April 1st, 2021
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Vivian Vu Heart For Humanity Scholarship
*Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
*Demonstrated a great love of others through volunteering & studies
*Plan to major in a field that promotes human wellness, spirituality, or education
*Be of outstanding moral character
Due: April 1st, 2021
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Missouri Patriot Guard Riders Scholarship
--The Patriot Guard Riders of Missouri are offering four scholarships to Missouri students who are sons or daughters of those who fall within the following categories--
1) Those who have given their lives in the line of duty, including both military and first responder (police/fire)
2) Those honorably discharged veterans who have passed after their term of service
3) Those veterans or first responders disabled in the line of duty to the extent that providing an advanced education cannot be easily realized
Due: April 1st, 2021
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North Middle School Scholarship
*High School Senior who is a former North Middle School Student
**INFORMATION PENDING CHECK BACK IN JANUARY 2021*
New-Mac Electric Cooperative Scholarship
*Must be a Joplin High School Senior
*Applicant's parent(s)/guardian(s) must be member (s) of New-Mac Electric Cooperative
*Have a cumulative minimum 3.0 GPA
*Immediate family members of New-Mac Electric employees/board members are ineligible
Due: April 9th, 2021
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Class of 1964: Henson, Horton, Rippee Memorial Service Scholarship
*Students must have at least a 2.0 Cumulative GPA
*Students must have good attendance
*Students must be wishing to continue their education in a vocational/technical program at an accredited technical school
*Students must have a family member who is a U.S. Veteran or currently on active duty
Due: April 15th, 2021
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Dylan E. Paugh Memorial Scholarship
*High School Senior
*3.0 GPA or higher
*Must plan to seek a degree in Computer Information Science
Due: April 15th, 2021
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Hoffmeister Scholarship
*3.0 GPA or higher
*Male or Female Varsity Tennis Player
*Must have plans to attend a college or university in the fall of 2020
Due: April 15th 2021
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Jack Holden Baseball Scholarship
*High School Senior who has played baseball for their high school team all 4 years
*2.5 GPA or higher
Due: April 15th, 2021
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James G. "Peanut" Miller Scholarship
*Must have plans to attend a college or university in the fall of 2021
*Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
Due: April 15th, 2021
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Joplin Schools Scholarship
*High School Senior
*Must be enrolled as a full time college student in the fall to accept the scholarship
Due: April 15th, 2021
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Nico Memorial Scholarship
*Must demonstrate good character, school spirit and a willingness to help others
*Current Senior
*Preference given to high-school student athletes who will be attending MSSU
*Accumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Due: April 15th, 2021
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Rosen & OHR Scholarship Program
2021 Annual Essay Contest
*This scholarship is to help any student who has been seriously impacted by being seriously injured or by a family member being seriously injured.
Due: April 15th, 2021
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Spencer "Nico" Nicodemus Eagle Scout Scholarship Award
*JHS Graduate
*BSA Eagle Scout
*No GPA requirement
Due: April 15th, 2021
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Tyler Childs Scholarship
*Student must have at least a 3.0 Cumulative GPA
*Must have plans to attend a college or university in the fall of 2021 and be pursuing a degree in Media, Marketing, with an emphasis in the music industry
Due: April 15th, 2021
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LaFerla-Wilson Orthodontic Team Scholarship 2021
*High School Senior
*Current or former patient of Dr. LaFerla
*Demonstrates a financial need
--DON'T FORGET THE SHORT ANSWER QUESTION--
May Scholarships:
Future Leaders In Technology Scholarship
*Any High School Senior who plans on pursuing a degree in computer science, electrical engineering or data science.
Due: May 1st, 2021
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Hoover-Koken Foundation Scholarship
*High School Seniors
*Awards are given on the basis of financial need and scholastic potential
Due: May 1st, 2021
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Pureland Supply Scholarship
*Any student who has been accepted to an accredited trade school, vocational college, technical school or a community college for the study of trade, craft or labor occupations
Due: May 1st, 2021
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B. Davis Scholarship
*This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors
*There is no age restriction.
*Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
*This is not an academic scholarship but they would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future plans are.
Due: May 22nd, 2021
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Submit Essays To: awards@studentawardsearch.com
June Scholarships:
Balanced Man Scholarship
*High School Male-Identifying Seniors
*Plans to attend the University of Missouri in the fall of 2021
Due: June 7th, 2021
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A&F Scholarship (Abbott and Fenner)
*High School Juniors and Seniors
*Submit an essay of 500-1000 words
Due: June 12th, 2021
Submit Essay via email to: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
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BigSun Scholarship
*Senior who has played sports in High School
Due: June 19th, 2021
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Beauty & Wellness Scholarships For Women
*Any High School FEMALE Senior student who is committed to maintaining personal wellness
*500 word maximum essay (See Link Below for Essay Prompt)
Quarterly Deadline: January 1st (2021); March 31st (2021); June 30th (2021)
Click Here for Link to Scholarship Application
College and University Scholarship Information: