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Scholarships

Due Date | Scholarship | Requirements/Remarks | Amount

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National Cooperative Fisheries Scholarship

The Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) http://www.uaex.edu/aqfi/  in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey – Biological Resources Division (USGS-BRD) are offering competitive 4-year full undergraduate scholarships to qualified high school seniors.  Selected students will be part of the UAPB-USGS National Cooperative Fisheries Scholarship (NCFS) program, the goal of which is to train culturally diverse students for careers in fisheries biology and natural resources management and conservation. For further information or to apply contact:  Ms. Denise Haynes, Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Mail Slot 4912, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, Phone: (870) 575-8107 Haynes),or 8968 ( Main departmental number), Fax: (870) 575-4637, E-Mail: dhaynes@uaex.edu

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Varies | Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship | Need-based scholarship for students who are employed while attending a postsecondary school part-time | Varies
Varies | Access Missouri | Undergraduate student enrolled full time, an EFC of $12,000 or less | Varies
Varies | Vietnam Veteran Survivor Grant & Public Safety Officer or Empolyee's Child Survivor Grant | Eligibility criteria available at www.dhe.mo.gov | Varies
Varies | AFS Intercultural Programs | Study abroad – many different areas | Varies
Varies | Christian Colleges Scholarship Drawing | Log onto www.christianconnector.com to be automatically entered in the scholarship drawing | $2,500
Varies | Free Scholarships for Minorities | 200 different scholarships for minorities.  All with different due dates.  http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html | Varies
Varies | Alice Madden Barton Cosmetology School | pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering | Varies
Varies | Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU) Scholarships | Only accepted online at www.nwmissouri.edu | Varies
Varies | Central Methodist Univ. Academic Scholarships | High achievement, top 10%.  See counselor | Varies
Varies | Central Methodist Univ. Achievement Scholarship | 2.75 GPA, ACT 20-24, extra-curricular.  See counselor | Varies
Varies | Central Methodist Univ. Leadership Scholarship | Leadership and service.  See counselor | Varies
Varies | National Merit Scholarship | PSAT score & SAT score.  See counselor | $2,000
Varies | Central Methodist Univ Talent Scholarship | Outstanding talent in athletics, cheerleading, drama, etc.  See counselor for more information | Varies
Varies | Southeast Missouri State University (SEMSU)- several | Varies | Varies
Varies | St. Louis University- Assorted Scholarship/Grants | Financial need, admission to SLU.  Private University | Varies
Varies | Missouri State University (MSU) Departmental | Varies. Contact particular department at SWMSU.  www.missouristate.edu | Varies
Varies | Missouri S&T Departmental Scholarships | Varies. Contact MO S&T admissions/financial aid office  www.mst.edu | Varies
October 1-March 31 | U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship | Selected through a random drawing process.  Student plan to attend a four year college in a full-time course of study.  There is a scholarship search on this website  http://www.usbank.com/scholarship | $1,000
October 1-May 1 | CollegeSTEPS Program Scholarship Sweepstakes | One hundred high school seniors will be randomly selected to receive a tuition prize.  Monthly drawings October -May.  Sign up at www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps | $1,000
October 1-Dec. 17 | The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Young Entrepreneur Award | Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through examples such as starting his/her own business, participating in organization such as: DECA, Junior Achievement, FBLA, FFA, NFTE, etc.  Not based on financial need.  www.NFIB.com/YEA  Access key-NFIB | $1,000
October 1 – January 13 | National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program | High school seniors who have MS or who have a parent with MS; or high school (or GED) graduates of any age who have MS or who have a parent with MS can apply.  Plan to attend a post secondary school for the first time.  Applications done online only.  http://www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship | $1,000-$3,000
October 19-January 30 | ACT Poster Concept Contest | Design a poster that encourages other students to attend college and to take the ACT as their college entrance exam.    http://www.actstudent.org/postercontest | $5,000
November 5 | Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) Essay Contest | High School Senior, 700-1200 word essay, http://www.thefire.org/contests | $1,000-$5,000
November 9 | MO School Board Association-John T. Belcher Memorial Scholarship | All seniors can apply.  Nomination only.  School may submit one nominee.  500 word essay.  http://www.msbafuturebuilders.org/documents/Belcher_Fillable%20Information%20Form.pdf | $750-$1,500
November 15-Jan. 10 | Burger King Scholars Foundation Award | 2.5 or higher GPA, Work 10 hrs per week,  40 weeks per year, Activities, Community Service, Financial need.  http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/ | $1,000
November 15 | The Hagan Scholarship Foundation | Must have attended as a junior & seniors in high school, 3.5 GPA, ACT of 23 or higher, have an unmet financial need of $2000 or more.  http://www.hsfmo.org | $2,000-$10,000
November 15 | Blue River Community College (MCC)  Partners in Excellence Program | Junior or senior in good standing, take 3 hour college course Jan. - May, 2.0 or higher GPA required.  Must be received by deadline date.   http://www.mcckc.edu | $250
November 15-February 15 | National FFA Collegiate Scholarship | Submitted electronically, required signature page must be mailed.  http://www.ffa.org   - Click on “Scholarship” link. | Varies
November 28 | The Chapel of Four Chaplains Annual Essay Contest | Seniors only.  For essay topic and guidelines, visit the website www.fourchaplains.org | $300 - $1,000
November 30 | Miss Cheerleader of American Tuition Scholarship | open to grades 9-12, do not have to be currently cheerleading, not based on financial need  www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com | Varies
November 30 | American Legion Oratorical Contest | Any student in grades 9-12 under the age of 20.  Topic varies from year to year.    http://www.missourilegion.org/programs/oratorical.htm | $1,400-$18,000
November 30 | Staats Awards & Missouri Association of Fairs & Festivals Past Presidents Scholarship Program.pdf | Minimum 2.5 GPA, 2 page essay, Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, applications available through M.A.F.F. member fair boards. | $1,000
December 1-February 8 | KFC Colonel's Scholars Program | GPA of 2.75 or higher, financial need, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, public college within their state of legal residence, demonstrate financial need.  www.kfcscholars.org | $5,000 per year
December 1 | The Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF) Scholarship | Want to become a teacher, Missouri resident www.morta.org | $1,000
December 1 | Council for America's First Freedom Student Competition | 9-12 grade, Essay on religious freedom, its history, current importance and relevance in their lives.  http://competition.firstfreedomcenter.org | $750-$3,000
Dec. 1-July 31 | MO Higher Education Scholarship (Bright Flight) | Top 3%, ACT 30 or SAT V77O/M770.  Awarded through state of MO | $2,000
December 1 | UMC George C. Brooks Scholarship | Minority student, 25 ACT, Top 25% of class.  No application - based on admissions application. | $7,500
December 1 | UMC Diversity Award | Minority student, selected on class rank, test score, and leadership.  No application - based on admissions application. | $2,500
December 1 | SAE Engineering | Engineering or related science major, 3.2 GPA,  ACT, top 15% of class | $1,000
December 1 | Univ. MO-Columbia (UMC) Departmental  & other general Scholarships | See counselor for more information | Varies
December 1 | US Service Academies | Congressional nomination, academics, extra-curricular.  Request further information from counselor | Full ride
December 1 | UMC Curators Scholar Award | 28 ACT and Top 5% of class or top 5 in class | $3,500
December 1 | UMC Excellence | 27 ACT and top 15% of class | $1,500
December 1 | NWMSU-Charles Hawkins Accounting Scholarship & Karen Hawkins Memorial Accounting Scholarship | Plan on majoring in accounting.  Freshmen year only. | $250
December 1 | NWMSU Booth College of Business & Professional Studies Scholarship | Major in one of the following:  Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Education, International Business, Office Information Systems, Computer Management Systems, Broadcasting, Journalism, Agriculture, Marketing, Management, or Computer Science. | $2,250 - non-renewable
December 2 | Principal's Leadership Award | Leadership, top 20%, school nominates one senior. www.nassp.org/PLA | $1,000
December 7 | AFS Awards for Excellence Scholarships | Must be nominated by a teacher, counselor or principal.  Have GPA of 3.5 or better, leadership, and community involvement.   www.afs.org/usa | Varies
December 9 | The Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship | Minority student with ACT of 27 or above planning to University of Missouri-Columbia | $10,000
December 12 | FRED Leadership Through Learning Program | Juniors - Opportunity for rural youth to discover Washington, D.C.  Week's paid expenses in our nation's capital to learn about the federal government, American History and the telecommunications industry.    www.fred.org | Trip to Washington
December 12 | The Chapel of Four Chaplains Annual Project Lifesaver Scholarships | Seniors only.  One project per school is permitted.  6 people and 1 faculty member per team.  The team identifies a problem of need in their community of in the United States.  Examples:  alcohol/drug abuse, homelessness, disaster relief.  For more information go to www.fourchaplains.org or see the counselor. | $750 - $1,000
December 15 | Missouri Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Scholarship | Selection based on academics and leadership aptitude, but also special emphasis for demonstrating leadership aptitude for the future.  Award winner’s applications are forwarded to the US Junior Chamber International Senate for possible selection for an additional $1,000 scholarship.   http://www.mojcisenate.org | $250
December 15 | The Hispanic Scholarship Fund | www.hsf.net | Varies
December 1 | AXA Achievement Scholarship Program | Well-rounded, determined to succeed and have achieved excellence outside the classroom - at a job, sport or extracurricular activity.  To download an application  www.axa-achievement.com | $10,000-25,000
December 15 | NWMSU Presidential Scholarship of Merit | Admissions Index of 185 or above, resume, essay, letters of recommendation. Online only. | in state fees + room and meals
December 31 | The Conservation Foundation of Missouri Ed Stegner Natural Resource Scholarships | Assist students in five areas of natural resource management:  fisheries, forestry, wildlife, parks and recreation and soil and water conservation.  Plan to enroll in Missouri college or university, financial need | $1,000
December 31 | Thomson Peterson's Scholarship Giveaway | Anyone 13 years or older who registers will be automatically entered.  To register:  visit www.petersons.com/studentnetworks    Select the first option: I have received an ID Code and Password for the Competitive or Regional Colleges student online survey from my High School Guidance Counselor.  Use the following code and passwords to log in:  Your high school code:  261400, Regional Colleges Password:  HGC-RG, Competitive Colleges Password:  HGC-CC | $5,000
December 31 | Excellence through Ethics Essay Contest | Seniors, 500 word essay. For rules and info go to http://www.ja.org/ethics?ethics_essay_enter.shtml | $5,000