Scholarships

Here you will find various scholarship opportunities. The newest information will be posted at the top of the page.

PLEASE NOTE: For scholarships that require an official transcript to be mailed with the application, stop by the Office of the Registrar on the 2nd floor to make a request. For transcripts to be emailed directly to the scholarship organization, you must submit a Transcript Request Form and include the email address on the form. Remember to allow 10 school days for processing of all requests.

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AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship

The J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship provides 100 cadets a four-year scholarship with benefits including four years 100% paid tuition, in addition to university-owned/on-campus housing fees ($10,000 max per year), a book stipend, and the standard AFROTC cadet stipend. The scholarship can be used at any AFROTC host or crosstown university. There are no specific degree requirements, but cadets who desire to potentially enter
the US Space Force may want to consider pursuing technical degrees. Accepting the scholarship will result in a cadet being required to enroll in AFROTC and pursue an officer commission.

The J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship focuses on character, leadership, citizenship, and diversity, and inspires future leaders to seek careers in the US Air Force or US Space Force. The J-100 is open to AFJROTC graduating high school seniors with a minimum of 2 or more years of AFJROTC experience.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Minimum of 2 full years AFJROTC experience.
- 3.0 unweighted GPA
- 22 ACT or 1100 SAT (or No-Test Waiver*)
- 50 fitness score

For additional questions, or information, please contact MHS AFJROTC Senior Instructor, Major Terri Zuber, USAF Retired in room 225 or by e-mail at zuberterri@rsdmo.org
AFJROTC Cyber Academy

Through its partnership with the National Science Foundation and Coral, AFJROTC offers a summer scholarship for AFJROTC students to attend an “online” Cyber college course at select public/private universities. The scholarship funds one college course which will award approximately three college credit hours upon successful completion. Additionally, the scholarship “may” (depending on the university) provide cadets an opportunity to test for Cyber or IT industry certifications. The course duration, depending on the university, may vary from 5 to 8 weeks long. The scholarship is open to AFJROTC cadets in grades 10-12. Each university hosting Cyber Academy students is an independent organization that will provide its own management and oversight for students and programs.

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APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- A current sophomore, junior, or senior AFJROTC student
- Strong interest in Cyber or IT future
- 3.0 unweighted GPA
- 30 fitness score

For additional questions, information, please contact MHS AFJROTC Senior Instructor, Major Terri Zuber, USAF Retired in room 225 or by e-mail at zuberterri@rsdmo.org
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Community Service Scholarships

https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/community-service-scholarships?utm_source=external_educator&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=HSCM_nlet2022

Are you someone who spends a lot of your free time helping others? This site lists some of the best community service and volunteer scholarships available. Award amounts and deadlines vary.
CSAF Private Pilot Scholarship

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) Private Pilot Scholarship Program (AFJROTC Flight Academy) is an annual scholarship open to students taking AFJROTC to attend an 8-week summer aviation training program conducted at partnering universities nationwide.

This scholarship is fully funded, including transportation, room and board, and all fees at the partnering educational institution. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Private Pilot’s Certification.

Applicants must be current sophomore, junior, or senior AFJROTC cadets (active or reserve status), who understand they are volunteering for a scholarship to a public/private university. There is no military service commitment or obligation, nor does program completion justify acceptance to military service, ROTC scholarship, or military academy appointment.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- A current sophomore, junior, or senior AFJROTC student
- At least 17 years old by the annual set departure date (approximately 1 July each year)
- 3.0 unweighted GPA
- 50 fitness score

For additional questions, or information, please contact MHS AFJROTC Senior Instructor, Major Terri Zuber, USAF Retired in room 225 or by e-mail at zuberterri@rsdmo.org
FASTWEB Scholarships for Women, National History Month
Heisman High School Scholarship
The Heisman High School Scholarship is proud to continue its 28-year tradition of honoring the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors and supporting high school academic and athletic programs across the country. The program recognizes and rewards male and female high school seniors who accomplish tremendous feats in the classroom, on the field, and most importantly, within their communities.

Winners from every school and scholarships from $1,000 to $10,000!

The Heisman Trophy Trust is proud to reward community-minded scholar-athletes at the state and national level.
- School Winners from every school
- 100 State Winners receive a $1,000 sch
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- 12 National Finalists receive a $2,000 scholarship
- 2 National Winners receive a $10,000 scholarship
Winning a Heisman High School Scholarship requires a weighted GPA of 3.0 or better, participation in at least one sport, and demonstrated leadership at school and in the community.

Apply before the October 17, 2023 deadline

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Hispanic and Latino Student Scholarships

https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-hispanic-and-latino-students?utm_source=external_educator&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=HSCM_nlet2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. It's a time to recognize contributions from Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States as well as honor their culture, positive influence on America, and heritage. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, FastWeb has put together a list of scholarships that celebrate Hispanic and Latino roots which, in turn, award Hispanic and Latino students with opportunities to create even more contributions and accomplishments.

Amounts and deadlines vary.
IAM Automotive Lodge 777 Scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships are being awarded to students enrolling in Tech School for the trades.

Click here for more information or visit the website: http://locallodge777.com/scholarship/

All applications must be received by email, mail, or in person no later than March 31, 2024.

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Making a Difference Scholarship

Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) is dedicated to serving students and opening avenues to access the benefits of higher education. Through early awareness and outreach, we strive to help students achieve and fulfill their dreams of a postsecondary education.

We want to know who is making a difference and inspiring you to fulfill your dreams of a postsecondary education! Share your inspiring story with us and be considered for a one-time $1,000 scholarship.

Eligibility: Open to any 2024 graduating senior from a Missouri High School planning to attend a private or public 2 or 4-year college/university or vocational/technical school in Missouri in Fall 2024.

Selecting a recipient: We are looking for inspiring stories about educators and people who make a difference in the lives of students. (Remember: grammar and spelling are important in any essay contest!)

Apply on My Scholarship Central by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 15. Sign in (or sign up) to My Scholarship Central and complete your General Application if you haven’t already this year. Then click “Recommended” in the Opportunities tab. If the MASFAP Making a Difference Scholarship doesn’t show up in your recommended opportunities, enter “Making a Difference” into the keyword search. Click on the application, complete all application questions, and click submit.

For questions, please contact Taylor Grimm at taylor.grimm@moslf.org or 636.733.3712
Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship

https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants/brightflight.php

The Bright Flight Scholarship program is for graduating seniors who plan to stay in Missouri to attend college and who have a qualifying ACT score. For information regarding qualifying scores, visit the Missouri Department of Higher Education website.

How will I know if I am eligible?

There is no application form for this scholarship. Recipients will be awarded by a transfer of funds into their account at the Missouri school they attend next fall. Eligible students will receive approval letters from the MDHEWD for qualifying scores achieved by the June ACT and SAT test dates. Information about your eligibility status is also available by logging into the Student Portal. You must elect to upgrade your access in the portal to view your eligibility information.
Missouri S&T Scholarships

A few departments at Missouri S&T have implemented new scholarships to encourage growth in the following engineering programs:

Mining Engineering - $4,000 Renewable Automatic Scholarship
Metallurgical & Ceramic Engineering - $2,000 Technology Award
Geological Engineering - $2,000 Scholarship
Geology & Geophysics - $2,000 Scholarship
Petroleum Engineering - $2,000 Scholarship

Check them out along with the entire MO S&T Scholarship Database: https://mst.scholarshipuniverse.com/public/home?scholarshipType=public&take=10&skip=0
MIZZOU FarmHouse Fraternity "Builder of Men" Scholarship
NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

GEO-SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: The GEO- Scholarship targets graduating high school seniors and degree-seeking college students with less than 45 credits who are majoring in areas of study NGA deems as a critical need and are typically difficult to recruit.

NGA offers tuition payment, a book stipend, and a paid summer internship for all scholars. Some scholars may also qualify for a travel stipend. All selected scholars are required to commit to a 1.5-year continuing service agreement post-graduation. This agreement states that for every year NGA pays tuition, scholars will commit to 1.5 years of service post-graduation.

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UNDERGRADUATE STOKES SCHOLARSHIP: The Undergraduate Stokes Scholarship targets graduating high school seniors and degree-seeking college students with less than 45 credits majoring in STEM or regional studies. NGA offers tuition payment, a book stipend, and a summer internship for all scholars. Some scholars may also qualify for a travel stipend. All selected scholars are required to commit to a 1.5-year continuing service agreement post-graduation. This agreement states that for every year NGA pays tuition, scholars will commit to 1.5 years of service post-graduation.

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NSHSS Foundation Scholarships

https://nshssfoundation.org/scholarships/

NSHSS Foundation scholarships have been created to help reduce financial barriers for high school students as they prepare for upcoming careers in STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability. The Foundation seeks to engage these future leaders in order to help fuel the global economy, stimulate innovation and creativity, and yield a strong ethical foundation for decision-making. We seek to support higher education to enable our future leaders to achieve their dreams.

NSHSS Foundation scholarships are targeted toward high school or college students, who belong to groups generally under-represented in these careers.

Check out the many opportunities offered. Deadlines vary.
PLTW Scholarship Opportunities

https://www.pltw.org/experience-pltw/student-opportunities

As a PLTW student, you have exclusive access to a variety of recognition opportunities including college credit, scholarships, preferred admission at colleges and universities, internships, apprenticeships, and other avenues to highlight your unique skillset and talents.

Check out the website to search for available opportunities!
Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship

The Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship was established by Progress 64 West, a partnership of citizens, businesses, and civic leaders. The Scholarship aims to support, encourage, and foster young entrepreneurs who go to school and live in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County. One-year scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded to winning applicants for use at vocational schools or at two-and four-year colleges and universities in the upcoming academic year.

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Applications and Executive Summaries accepted August 21, 2023 – October 23, 2023.

Award announcements will be made on November 22^nd at the Progress 64 Annual Banquet.
Prudential Emerging Visionaries (Open to ages 14-18)

Now through November 2, 2023, we are looking to recognize young people, ages 14 – 18, for their inspiring commitment to change. If you are a young person with an innovative solution to a financial or societal challenge in your community, apply today.

If selected, you may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards, an all-expenses-paid trip with your parents or guardians to Prudential headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, and coaching and skills development to help take your initiative to the next level.

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Robertson Scholarship (Duke & UNC-Chapel Hill)

Robertson Scholars are curious and conscientious leaders who think deeply and embrace innovation. They get into action in large and small ways to change the current reality at the level of the self, the group, and the system. Robertson Scholars understand that systems change requires collaborative effort, and as such, are always aware of the ways in which their actions affect others. They're committed to building community and see transformational leadership development as a practice. They're open to deep introspective work and continuous conversations necessary to develop new perspectives. Robertson Scholars act with integrity and align their choices to their values.

As a Robertson Scholar, you’ll join a lifelong community committed to transformational change. You’ll explore who you are, what you are committed to, and how to lead from your values in the face of an ever-changing world.

The 2024-2025 selection process is now open for current High School Seniors. Learn more at https://robertsonscholars.org/applying/

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Deadline to apply: November 15, 2023
Scholarship Central

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My Scholarship Central General Application is Open!

Students can start the scholarship application process today at myscholarshipcentral.org/apply

Click here for a video walkthrough of the general application.

Only a few scholarships are currently accepting applications. By January, more than 100 applications will be open! Students with a submitted general application will receive weekly email updates when new opportunities they are eligible for open.
Scholarships for Computer Science Majors

Because this field will grow exponentially over the next decade, colleges and universities are doing their utmost to attract computer science majors. Between colleges and private organizations, there are a multitude of scholarships for computer science majors. Here are just a few:

Goodwall #TechMakers Challenge

Deadline: 3/16/2023 Award Amount: $1,000 If you're a Tech Maker and you're ready to take your project to the next level, then we've got the perfect opportunity for you! All you have to do is post a short video with the hashtag #TechMakers on Goodwall, explaining your project and how this scholarship can help make it a reality.

Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship

Deadline: 3/24/23 Award Amount: $7,000 The Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship is available to female freshman, sophomore, and junior students. You must be majoring in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field to be eligible for this award.

ITWomen Scholarship Program

Deadline: 3/28/23 Award Amount: $8,000 The ITWomen Scholarship Program is open to female graduating high school seniors. You must be majoring in computer science, IT, engineering, computer arts animation, game development, or graphic design; and be a resident of Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County to be eligible for this award.

Achievers in Technology Program

Deadline: 3/29/23 Award Amount: $500 The Achievers in Technology Program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen of African descent. You must be pursuing a career in tech and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship

Deadline: 5/31/23 Award Amount: Varies The Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students who are majoring in computer science, information technology, CIS, or MIS. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

Connect Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship

Deadline: 12/1/23 Award Amount: $2,000 The Connect Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship is available to full-time students who are pursuing a degree in information technology management, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. You must have a minimum 3.2 GPA to be eligible for this award. An essay is also required.

Siebel Scholars Program

Deadline: Rolling Award Amount: $35,000 The Siebel Scholars Program is open to the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science.
St. Louis Community Foundation Digital Catalog of Scholarships
UMKC Bloch Launchpad

Did you know that students who are enrolling in a major offered by the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at UMKC may be eligible for up to $5,000 in scholarships through Bloch Launchpad?

In addition to the scholarship, Launchpad Scholars become a part of a community of like-minded students with increased exposure to internship and professional development opportunities.

Attend a Launchpad Information Session or email questions to launchpad@umkc.edu.
Vocational, Technical and Trade School Scholarships

Scholarships

Here you will find various scholarship opportunities. The newest information will be posted at the top of the page.

6 Best Scholarships for Black Students

AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship

AFJROTC Cyber Academy

Coca-Cola Scholarship

Community Service Scholarships

CSAF Private Pilot Scholarship

FASTWEB Scholarships for Women, National History Month

Heisman High School Scholarship

Hispanic and Latino Student Scholarships

IAM Automotive Lodge 777 Scholarship

Making a Difference Scholarship

Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship

Missouri S&T Scholarships

MIZZOU FarmHouse Fraternity "Builder of Men" Scholarship

NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

NSHSS Foundation Scholarships

PLTW Scholarship Opportunities

Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Prudential Emerging Visionaries (Open to ages 14-18)

RaiseMe

Robertson Scholarship (Duke & UNC-Chapel Hill)

Scholarship Central

Scholarships for Computer Science Majors

St. Louis Community Foundation Digital Catalog of Scholarships

UMKC Bloch Launchpad

Vocational, Technical and Trade School Scholarships