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Upsilon Iota Zeta Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide educational funding assistance to an African American woman who is passionate about furthering her education to help create a better place in the community, home life and work environment. This is a one-time scholarship in the amount of $500.
DUE: April 13, 2024
April Machens Drives Education Scholarship
This is a $2500 scholarship that is available each month. It includes an essay and a letter of recommendation.
DUE: April 15, 2024
Willy Wilson Scholarship
Degree-seeking student with previous theater experience, either onstage, backstage, or on technical or production teams. Plans future involvement, in any way, in some aspect of community theater.
DUE: April 15, 2024
American Legion Scholarships
To qualify, you must be a member of The American Legion Family, i.e., Legion Member, Auxiliary Member, S.A.L. Member, or a descendant of any member thereof. Please look at each of the following scholarship opportunities:
Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund (Must have attended Boys State)
M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship
Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship
MO Detachment, Sons of the American Legion Scholarship
DUE: April 20, 2024
PEO International Scholarship
The scholarship will go to a senior woman in the Columbia Public Schools who will start her freshman year in the fall of 2024 at an accredited postsecondary institution. The recipient must excel in academics, leadership, and service to her community. She must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
DUE: April 25, 2024
Shelly White-Horsley Memorial Scholarship- Blue Thunder Track Club
This $1000 scholarship is available to any senior who is a current member of their schools track & field and/or cross country team and a current or previous member of the Blue Thunder Track Club. The applicant must demonstrate leadership, hold a gpa of 3.0 or higher, and be involved in school and community activities. In addition to this application, you will need to submit the following items:
* A copy of your high school transcript
* A copy of the letter of acceptance from the college or university you will/plan to attend
* An essay explaining how participating in track & field has prepared you for success in life
DUE: April 26, 2024
Jenny Bradley Scholarship
Columbia, Missouri high school seniors. Must have participated in an extracurricular in high school for at least two years. Accepted into two- or four-year college/university. Applicants with financial need will be given priority and those involved in volunteer work will be given strong consideration.
DUE: April 30, 2024
Flourish Technical & Trade Scholarship Application
We are looking for people who are passionate, results driven, and eager to learn, we have a few requirements that need to be met in order to be eligible:
-Member of an underrepresented racial or ethnic marginalized community
-Pursuing a Trade/Technical/Certificate Program within 30-miles of Boone County
-Between the ages of 18-22 years old at the time of applying
-U.S. citizen by date of award
-First generation & non-traditional students are strongly encouraged to apply!
DUE: May 5, 2024
May Machens Drives Education Scholarship
This is a $2500 scholarship that is available each month. It includes an essay and a letter of recommendation.
DUE: May 15, 2024
B. Davis Scholarship
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.
DUE: May 21, 2024
Flourish Technical & Trade Scholarship Application
We are looking for people who are passionate, results driven, and eager to learn, we have a few requirements that need to be met in order to be eligible:
-Member of an underrepresented racial or ethnic marginalized community
-Pursuing a Trade/Technical/Certificate Program within 30-miles of Boone County
-Between the ages of 18-22 years old at the time of applying
-U.S. citizen by date of award
-First generation & non-traditional students are strongly encouraged to apply!
DUE: June 5, 2024
Bigsun Athletics Scholarship
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
DUE: June 19, 2024