Counselor's Corner: Scholarships

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Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunities:

Braymer High School Guidance Office highly recommends all students to apply for independent scholarships. It is a good idea to check with both student and parents' employers for scholarship opportunities.

Carroll County University of Missouri Extension Scholarships: Deadline: January 13, 2012

Graduating seniors from Braymer C-4 School district residing in Carroll County will be eligible to apply for one of four $500 scholarships (non-renewable) in the 2011-2012 school year. Applicants shall be graduating seniors entering a university, college or trade school. Information is available at http://extension.missouri.edu/carroll/. Completed scholarship applications must be received in the Carroll County-University of Missouri Extension office by 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012. Applications are also available in Mrs. O'Dell's office.

Best Buy Scholarship Program: Deadline: Dec. 26, 2011-Feb. 15, 2012

Students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. & Puerto Rico are eligible to apply.The Best Buy Scholarship Program rewards students with good grades plus community service or work experience. Best Buy is giving 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each. To learn more or to apply visit www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com.

National Scholarships Available for Seniors: Deadline: January 15, 2012

National Scholarships available for seniors $1000 to $7500. History Buff? Enjoy Politics? Government or Military Service in Your Future? Please visit www.gwcf.org.

Here is an easy way to win $5000.

Each month, Educaid awards a new lucky high school senior with a $5000 scholarship. It’s free to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. So, what are you waiting for? Find out how to enter at www.educaid.com.

The Christian Connector Inc.:

The Christian Connector provides a FREE Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing. Students can simply log onto www.ChristianConnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500 scholarship drawing.

Discover Colleges provides a FREE private college information service as well as a $2,500 private college scholarship drawing. Students can log onto http://www.DiscoverColleges.com to request information and be entered in the scholarship drawing.

Horatio Alger Scholarship Deadline: October 30, 2011

If integrity, determination and courage describe you-this may be the scholarship for you. This scholarship rewards students who possess the character to succeed in life. the goal is to help students overcome the financial barriers of pursuing higher education. To qualify, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to go to college. go to http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships to apply.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program: www.coca-colascholars.org Deadline: October 31, 2011

2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: Deadline: November 1, 2011

Visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit, click on the "Apply Now" link, and follow the onscreen instructions. Once you have completed your online application, go to the "Certification" page to either e-mail certification instructions to your certifier, or to print them out and hand-deliver them.

The Hagan Scholarship Foundation: Deadline: November 15, 2011

Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and an ACT score of 23 or higher. The amount of this scholarship can vary from $2,000 to $10,000 per year and is renewable. The purpose of the Hagan Scholarship is to provide each scholarship recipient with the opportunity to obtain a four year degree and graduate debt free. Applicants will first be judged on how well they will follow the instructions when preparing the Scholarship Application Package. For a scholarship brochure and application, go to http://www.hsfmo.org.

AXA Achievement Scholarship: Deadline: December 1, 2011

The AXA Foundation, in association with U.S. News & World Report offer the following awards:
-$10,000 scholarships to 52 students (one in each state, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico).
-$15,000 additional scholarships to 10 national recipients chosen from the pool of 52 state winners, bringing their total award to $25,000. The national scholarship winners will also be offered internships at AXA offices. To apply go to www.axa-achievement.com.

Show-Me Chapter of Soil & Water Conservation Society Deadline: November 28, 2011

This essay contest is for students planning to major in conservation or a natural resources related field. Information can be found at http://www.swcs.missouri.edu/Scholarships/ShowMeSWCS_Scholarship/Scholarshipinfo.htm

Conservation Foundation of Missouri Scholarship: Deadline: December 31, 2011

CFMO offers scholarships to high school seniors or undergraduates in different natural resources areas. Preference will be given to those demonstrating financial need. Information can be found at http://www.swcs.missouri.edu/scholarship.htm.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program: Deadline: January 11, 2012

Go to http://www.gmsp.org for specifics and for the online application.

James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship: Deadline: February 1, 2012
To be eligible for this scholarship students must be Missouri residents, be graduating seniors at a Missouri high schools who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university OR students completing one or two full years at a Missouri community college and transferring to a four year college or university at the sophomore or junior level; maintaining a 2.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale; family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less. For additional information and a link to the application, visit: sms.scholarshipamerica.org/westlake.

Missouri Society of CPAs LEAP Scholarship: Deadline: February 29, 2012

For students pursuing a career as a Certified Public Accountant. For more information and an online application, go to http://www.leap-forward.com/scholarships.html

ENF Legacy Scholarship: Deadline: January 8, 2012

www.elks.org/enf/scholars

KFC Colonel's Scholars Program: Application Available Dec. 1 - Feb. 8, 2012

The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program was created in 2006 and is dedicated to assisting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence. To qualify, a student must be: graduating from high school this academic year; maintain a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; enroll in a public, in-state college or university; pursue a bachelor's degree; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students complete their application online at www.kfcscholars.org.

NASSP/Herff Jones Principal's Leadership Award: Deadline: December 2, 2011

This scholarship recognizes outstanding student leaders. Top winner receives a $12,000 scholarship! All information, instructions, and criteria can be downloaded from www.nassp.org/PLA.

Washington Crossing Foundation: Deadline: January 15, 2012

National Scholarships available for seniors $1000 to $7500. Visit www.gwcf.org.

Dr. Darrel "Jack" Holley/MUSIC Scholarship: Deadline: February 17, 2012

The Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC) encourages you to apply for the Dr. Darrell "Jack" Holley/MUSIC Scholarships. MUSIC members are designated into three enrollment size categories: small, medium and large. Six scholarships (two in each category) of $2,000.00 each (nonrenewable) will be awarded to 2012 graduating seniors of districts that are MUSIC members. Only ONE application from each high school is to be submitted; therefore, if you are interested pick up an application in Mrs. O'Dell's office, fill it out, return it to Mrs. O'Dell and a committee will determine the ONE application that will be submitted from BHS.

American Legion Scholarships: Deadline: April 20, 2012

The American Legion has several scholarships available to students who are a resident of Missouri. Applicants must be under the age of 21, unmarried, and a descendant of a veteran with at least ninety days active service in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. For more information or an online application go to http://www.missourilegion.org.

US Bank Scholarship Program: Deadline: October - March

This scholarship is available to high school seniors and college undergraduates. Forty $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in a random drawing, no essays. Apply online at usbank.com/scholarship.

Burger King Scholars: Deadline: Nov.15, 2011-Jan. 10, 2012

High school seniors, Burger King employees and children of Burger King employees are eligible to apply for this scholarship. For more information, eligibility and how to apply visit: http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html.

Northwest Missouri State University

President's Scholarship - Student must have an index: 185-199 or ACT 28-36 and be acepted for admission by February 1, 2012
A+ Scholarship - Student must have A+ certification and be accepted by April 1. Must indicate A+ when completing college application
Missouri Boys/Girls State Scholarship - Apply for admission by February 1 and submit alist of activities and leadership positions held during Boys/Girls State
Alumni Scholarship - Student must be a son or daughter of Northwest alumnus. Deadline is February 1, 2012
Distinguished Scholar - Student must have an index: 185-199 or ACT: 28-36 and minimum 2.0 GPA
Tower Scholarship - Student must have an index: 140-174 or ACT 23-26 and minimum 2.0 GPA
Freshman Merit Scholarship - Student must have index: 100-139 or ACT 21-22 and minimum of 2.0 GPA
Cultural Enrichment Scholarship - Eligibility: American Indian or Alaska Native, African American, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Charles Hawkins Accounting Scholarship & the Karen Hawkins Memorial Accounting Scholarship - Scholarships are awarded annually to two first semester freshmen majoring in accounting. Deadline is February 1, 2012
Booth College of Business and Professional Studies Scholarship - Deadline is December 1, 2011

Look for additional scholarships on the NWMSU website.

Missouri State University

Presidential Scholarship - Top 10% of class and minimum ACT of 30. Deadline for application: December 1. Special application is required
Board of Governors Scholarship - Top 10% of class and minimum ACT of 28. Must have applied for admission by January 15 to be considered.
Provost Scholarship - Top 20% of class and minimum ACT of 26. Must have applied for admission by January 15.
Dean's Scholarship - Top 10% of class and minimum ACT of 24. Must have applied for admission by January 15.
Hutchens/SGA Centennial Leaders Scholarship - Top half of class and minimum ACT of 20 and demonstrate leadership in school and community. Special application is required. Deadline for applications: December 1.
Multicultural Leadership Scholarship - Students must rank in the upper one-half of their class, be accepted to MSU, and demonstrate leadership in multicultural, school and community activities. Underrepresented minorities at MSU - African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans - are encouraged to apply. Deadline is December 1, 2011.

University of Missouri - Columbia

Freshman Scholarship - Application deadline is December 1, 2011. to apply for scholarships, take the following steps: 1)for automatic scholarships, apply for admissions to MU, 2) for general and departmental scholarships, complete the scholarship applications by Dec. 1 at http://financialaid.missouri.edu, and 3) for loans and grants, submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the March 1 priority deadline.
MU's George C. Brooks Scholarship - is designed for students from ethnic groups that are typically underrepresented on MU's campus - African-Americans, Hispanic, and Native Americans. Apply at http://financialaid.missouri.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/scholarships/brooks-scholarship/index.php
Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business Scholarship - go to www.business.missouri.edu/scholarships
Additional Scholarships - visit www.sfa.missouri.edu

Check out all MU Scholarship opportunities for First-time college students @ http://financialaid.missouri.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/first-time-college-students-missouri.php

University of Central Missouri

Red & Black Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded based on ACT score and GPA. To be eligible: students must submit UCM application for admission, high school transcript, ACT composite score and the application fee by the December 1, 2011 priority deadline. Go to http://www.ucmo.edu/scholarships for more information.

Missouri University of Science & Technology

Chancellor's Scholarship - Deadline is November 1, 2011. Applicants must have an ACT of 30 or above by the October 2011 ACT test date and be in the top 10% of their class or have a 3.75 GPA. For more information and to apply, go to http://sfa.mst.edu/scholarships/freshman/chanc.html. For information on all Missouri S & T Freshman scholarships, go to http://sfa.mst.edu/scholarships/freshman/index.html

FCS Financial Scholarship: Deadline: March 1, 2012

Each year, FCS Financial awards up to thirty-five $1000 scholarships to Missouri seniors who are children and/or grandchildren of customers with FCS Financial through a loan or crop insurance program. The criteria and application information is available on their website at www.myfcsfinancial.com/aboutus/ScholarshipProgram.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Scholarships:

There are several scholarships on the DESE website. Go to http://dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/scholarships/

Best Buy Scholarship Program:

The Best Buy Scholarship Program rewards students with good grades who give back to their communities. Best Buy is giving 1,000 scholarships of $1,500 each. To learn more or to apply visit www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com.

Music and Broadcast Scholarships:

For more information go to www.theconclave.com or www.radioscholarships.com. Broadcast candidates must submit their applications and demos by February 1^st, 2012. Music scholarship applications must be received by March 1^st, 2012.

Chillicothe Elk’s Lodge 656 Scholarship:

For more information on Elk’s Lodge Scholarship applications visit www.chillicotheelkslodge.com. Once you are at the Chillicothe Elk's Lodge website, click on Elk Links, and it will take you straight to the scholarship information. For information regarding the Most Valuable Student Scholarship go to www.elks.org/enf.

National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship:

For more information go to www.nwtf.org and select your state from “Local Information” then click on “NWTF Outreach” and then “Scholarships.”

Construct My Future Scholarship: Deadline: February 17, 2012

Are you interested in a career in the construction industry? Apply to receive a $1,000 scholarship from ConstructMyFuture.com. Download an application at www.ConstructMyFuture.com or email info@constructmyfuture.com.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program:

For more information on this scholarship program and/or to download an application go to www.kohlskids.com.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program: Deadline: from Oct.1-Jan.13,2012

High School seniors who have MS or who have a parent with MS; or high school graduates of any age who have MS or who have a parent with MS may apply. Student must also plan to attend an accredited post-secondary school for the first time. All applications will be done online. For detailed guidelines and application information, visit www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship.

Financial Aid Estimator Tool: FAFSA4caster

The FAFSA4caster provides students with an early estimate of their eligibility for federal student financial assistance. Students considering furthering their education beyond high school can use this FREE tool. To access FAFSA4caster, visit www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov. Non-federal financial assistance programs and requirements often vary from school to school. Always check with your school before applying for financial aid.

On all scholarships see Mrs. O’Dell for eligibility criteria and applications, unless otherwise specified.

Helpful Websites for General Information and Free Scholarship Searches:

The Wired Scholar http://www.wiredscholar.com/

FastWeb http://www.fastweb.com/

College Net http://www.collegenet.com/mach25/

Free College Scholarship Search and Financial Aid Research http://www.scholarships.com

Federal Trade Commission, scholarship scams, www.ftc.gov/scholarshipsscams

College Is Possible, www.collegeispossible.org

Mapping Your Future, www.mapping-your-future.org

Princeton Review, www.princetonreview.com/

Next, Step Magazine, www.nextstepmagazine.com

Schools in the USA.com www.schoolsintheUSA.com