Experts at Bankrate created a guide to help black college students find scholarships that reduce their loan burden and other alternative methods of funding their education.

Check out this link for some of the top scholarship opportunities for black students.

The American Legion Department of Missouri has a variety of scholarships available to graduating seniors.

Please visit their website for more information. Paper copies of applications are available in the Guidance Office.

Deadline: April 20, 2023

The oxyGEN scholarship program celebrates our commitment to growth through the pursuit of higher education.  Our scholarship recognizes students’ ability to demonstrate critical and creative thinking by effectively communicating the importance of a STEM topic of their choice and their ability to make an impact in the field or in their community. 

2023 Scholarship Criteria:

-Applicants must submit a 2–4 minute video on a STEM topic of their choice

-Applicants are eligible regardless of major or area of study

-Applicant must enroll in an accredited (2-year or 4-year) undergraduate program within the U.S. for the 2023-2024 year

-Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Applications are accepted online through April 30^th, 2023, 11:59 p.m. ET.

“Build Our Future” Scholarships are awarded to top-qualifying minority students who exhibit a desire to pursue a degree related to the construction industry. In addition to financial funding, Build Our Future recipients will receive individualized support from CCDI leadership through their academic journey including but not limited to: academic support, internships during college, one-to-one mentoring, and assistance with career placement upon graduation. 

Criteria: The students eligible for assistance must be graduating high school seniors or undergraduate college students who reside in Missouri or Illinois and intend to continue their education at a four-year college/university or at a two-year technical trades program.

Recipients of this scholarship must be in pursuit of a degree in the fields of engineering, architecture & design, construction/project management, safety management, informational technology related to construction, or career
technical education trades programs. Consideration will be given to overall academic achievement, community involvement, school activities, and financial need.

Requirements:
● Meet criteria listed above
● Application
● One Letter of Recommendation
● Short Response Essay (250 words)
● Copy of High School or College Transcript and ACT score
● Interview with CCDI Scholarship Selection Committee
Amount: Varies– up to $5000 a semester for 8 semesters
Individualized scholarship packages will be determined upon financial need

Deadline to apply is April 7, 2023.

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.

The Gateway Chapter (St. Louis) of the Association of the United States Army is happy to announce its annual scholarship program.

The deadline for applications is April 12, 2023. and is available through Scholarship Central.

Please note that this is not a military scholarship.

This scholarship serves in memory of Margaret Chott (1941-2018) and Virgil Chott (1934-2021) who were both dedicated elementary educators. They were passionate about sharing the value of education and encouraging higher education with their students and family. Their granddaughter is an alumna of Fox High School Class of 2015, and a Registered Nurse specializing in mental and behavioral health, and funds this scholarship opportunity in their honor.

Our mission is to support the academic growth of those who plan to use higher education to influence or benefit their communities' mental and/or physical health over the course of their careers.

• Applications open now until April 1st. One recipient will be announced on April 15th.
• Award Amount: $1000
• Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors of high schools in the Greater St. Louis area intending to pursue degrees in fields that support physical and mental health.

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.

The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities, and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male, senior graduating high school who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall. The scholarship is awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required.

Requirements:

-Must be a graduating high school senior in the United States
-Must identify as male

Applications closes on April 3, 2023

What is the Minuteman campaign?

The Minuteman Campaign is a U.S. Army Cadet Command initiative to offer Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) scholarships to candidates that self-select for service in a Reserve component. The GRFD scholarship provides full tuition and fees or room and board ($10,000 per year) for up to four years at a public or private school. If you are a high school senior interested in receiving an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship and commissioning into the Army Reserve, the GRFD Minuteman Scholarship provides you with an excellent opportunity. Scholarship recipients also receive a monthly stipend of $420 and a yearly book allowance of $1,200. In addition, Minuteman recipients participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program, which gives them experience with an Army Reserve unit while earning additional money for their service.

To get started, high school seniors should contact the Professor of Military Science or Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO) at the Army ROTC program that serves their college or university. There are 275 host programs that cover nearly 3,000 schools across the United States. To find a program that serves your college or university, go to  Find ROTC Schools and Military Colleges | goarmy.com.

The deadline for all nomination letters is August 4, 2023. Nominations are only for fall 2023 or spring 2024.

*By accepting the Minuteman Scholarship, a cadet is not eligible to compete for active duty.

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.

MyMO is a scholarship promise program intended to place 9^th grade students from low-income backgrounds on a successful path to prepare, save and plan for college.  To qualify, students and families will complete a FAFSA Forecaster and display exceptional financial need as well as open a MOST 529 account. Please note: Only high school freshmen are eligible to apply. However, if there are current high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the home, Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation has several other opportunities for students as they reach their senior year. Check out the website: moslf.org.

 The application will open October 1, 2022 and will close April 15, 2023, or when funding is depleted, whichever comes first.

 If you have questions, please reach out directly to Alexandria Miller, Program Manager for the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation, at Alexandria.miller@moslf.org.

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.

OLA will award academic scholarships of up to $7,500 to students who are interested in pursuing the actuarial profession. OLA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to increase the number of Latine Actuaries by promoting the profession and providing guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities. For more information on OLA, visit https://www.latinoactuaries.org/.

Who is eligible to apply to the OLA Academic Scholarships?

OLA Academic Scholarships are open to all Latine high school seniors who will be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program this fall. There are no GPA or major/minor requirements for most OLA programs, but students should demonstrate interest and/or commitment to pursuing the actuarial profession. No letters of recommendation are required to apply.  In 2022, OLA awarded over $15,000 in scholarships to 7 high school seniors.

Whom can I contact if I have additional questions about the scholarship?

Please reach out to futurecandidates@latinoactuaries.org if you have any questions.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR OLA'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE, DEADLINES VARY

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The St. Louis Italian Open Charity for Children, Inc. (IO), in conjunction with the ACF Chefs de Cuisine Association of St. Louis Inc., is seeking qualified applicants for the Rich LoRusso Culinary Scholarship Award and the chosen applicant will receive up to $5000 towards tuition. Applications can be downloaded by clicking this link or paper copies are available in the Guidance Office. 

For an official transcript to be sent, complete the Transcript Request Form and turn in the paper release form included with the application materials to the College and Career Center before the school year ends.

Deadline to apply: June 15, 2023

The Roger L. Nienkamp, St. Louis School Business Scholarship will be awarded to three outstanding students from member school-districts who demonstrate achievement in their studies and extracurricular activities.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Be a graduating High School senior
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
• Plan to enroll in a university or college, two-year college, business or technical school Fall 2023.
• Graduate from a St. Louis School-Business Partnership member school by June, 2023 Member schools are in the following districts: Affton, Pattonville, Special School District, Hancock Place, Hazelwood, Ferguson-Florissant, Lindbergh, Ritenour, Mehlville School District, Rockwood School District, St. Louis Public Schools, Northwest, the Excel Center St. Louis, Missouri Virtual Academy, and MO Stride Schools.

Deadline to apply: March 31, 2023