Scholarship Information
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Scholarships posted on this web site are sent or communicated to RBHS Counseling Office for sharing with students; therefore, this list is not comprehensive. Please check directly with your prospective school(s) and other scholarship resources for more information about available scholarships.
Scholarships on this page are listed chronologically by application deadline. Scholarships with the closest deadline are listed at the top.Our Scholarship Calendar (available on both the Scholarship and Post-Secondary Planning pages) provides scholarship information organized by scholarship deadline. To get more detailed information about each scholarship found in the Scholarship Calendar (such as eligibility requirements & scholarship amount) click on the scholarship name and then click on the information link provided.
RBHS Scholarships Database
Scholarship Name: We the Students Essay Contest
Amount: $7,500 and a scholarship to the Constitutional Academy summer program in Washington, DC.
Deadline: Apr. 15, 2022
Description: The Topic of the 2022 We the Students Essay Contest is
How does an understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society?
Eligibility:
Contact Information:
Application Link: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/bri_we_the_students_essay_contest
Additional Information: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
Scholarship Name: Pascale's Pals Wayne Richards Scholarship
Amount:
Deadline: Apr. 15, 2022
Description: Applicant must have been treated for a sustained period at Children’s Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Applicant must be
a high school student who has been previously diagnosed with a life threatening or chronic condition. The scholarship is
for continuing education via college or trade school.
Eligibility:
Contact Information: Pascale’s Pals, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee
1511 Chapel Hill Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
Contact Email: carpe18@centurytel.net
Downloadable Application: 2022PascalesPalsApp.pdf
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: YA Mental Health Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Apr. 15, 2022
Description: NAMI Missouri will award $1,000 scholarships to two high school seniors who demonstrate an understanding of the significant role mental health plays in our everyday lives. To qualify, students must be high school seniors in Missouri during the current application period and submit a completed application and essay.
Eligibility: Who can enter: This opportunity is open to currently enrolled Missouri high school seniors.
Contact Information:
Application Link: https://namimissouri.org/youthambassador/
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: Old Wheels Car Club Mel Koonse Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Apr. 15, 2022
Description: This scholarship is given in memory of the late Mel Koonse, a former member of the Old Wheels Car Club, and an avid collector and restorer of antique and classic cars.
Eligibility: This $1,000 scholarship is available to a Boone County High School senior, continuing their education in an automotive related field of study. (Auto Mechanics, Auto Body repair, Diesel Mechanics, Welding, etc. etc. etc.)
Contact Information: Old Wheels Car Club
P.O. Box 1917
Columbia, MO 65202
Contact Email: shockleephil@yahoo.com
Downloadable Application: 2022MelKoonseScholarship.pdf
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Apr. 20, 2022
Description: Currently one $1,000 award is given each year, and may, by application, be extended for a second year. This award is available to a Missouri boy or girl training to be a Registered Nurse, and may be used in their freshman or subsequent college years. The student must have graduated in the top forty percent of their high school class or have a "C" or equivalent standing from their last college or university semester. Scholarships are awarded for one year, payable $375 per semester.
Eligibility:
Contact Information: Mr. John Buckwalter, Chair
Education and Scholarship Committee
(660) 626-3626
Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2022 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Downloadable Application: 2022MDJackMurphyApp.docx
Additional Documentation: 2022ALScholarshipCoverSheet.docx
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: Charles Bacon Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $750
Deadline: Apr. 20, 2022
Description: Given annually in memory of the first Missourian to serve as National Commander of The American Legion. Eligible are individuals who are currently members of The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of The American Legion, or a descendant* of a member of any thereof. Applicants must be unmarried, a resident of Missouri, under the age of 21, and must use the scholarship as a full-time student in an accredited college or university
Eligibility:
Contact Information: Mr. John Buckwalter, Chair
Education and Scholarship Committee
(660) 626-3626
Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2022 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Downloadable Application: 2022CharlesBaconApp.docx
Additional Documentation: 2022ALScholarshipCoverSheet.docx
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: Joseph Frank Scholarship
Amount: $750 (Five scholarships given)
Deadline: Apr. 20, 2022
Description: Five awards of $750.00 are given annually to individuals who are descendants of a veteran. Applicant must have attended the 2021 or has been selected to attend the 2022 session of The American Legion Boys State or The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. Applicants must be unmarried, under the age of 21, a current resident of the state of Missouri and must use the scholarship as a full time student in an accredited college or university.
Eligibility:
Contact Information: Mr. John Buckwalter, Chair
Education and Scholarship Committee
(660) 626-3626
Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2022 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Downloadable Application: 2022JosephFrankApp.docx
Additional Documentation: 2022ALScholarshipCoverSheet.docx
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Apr. 20, 2022
Description: Two awards of $1,000 each are given each year. A boy who has attended or has been selected to attend The American Legion Boys State of Missouri or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy. The second award is given to a girl who has attended or has been selected to attend The American Legion Auxiliary's Girls State program or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy
Eligibility:
Contact Information: Direct all questions concerning scholarships to:
Mr. John Buckwalter, Chair
Education and Scholarship Committee
(660) 626-3626
Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2022 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Downloadable Application: 2022LillieLoisFordApp.docx
Additional Documentation: 2022ALScholarshipCoverSheet.docx
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: Erman Taylor Scholarship
Amount: $750 (Two awards given)
Deadline: Apr. 20, 2022
Description: Two $750.00 awards are given annually to a student planning on obtaining a degree in education, in honor of this Past National Executive Committeeman from Missouri.
Eligibility: To be eligible, individuals must: (1) be a descendant* of a veteran who served 90 or more days of active duty in the armed forces and having an honorable discharge; (2) be a Missouri resident; (3) use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university; (4) provide a copy of the discharge certificate for the veteran on whose the application is made; and (6) submit an essay of 500 words or less on: In your opinion, what was the most significant world event of this past year?
Contact Information: Direct all questions concerning scholarships to:
Mr. John Buckwalter, Chair
Education and Scholarship Committee
(660) 626-3626
Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2022 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Downloadable Application: 2022ErmanTaylorApp.docx
Additional Documentation: 2022ALScholarshipCoverSheet.docx
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $750
Deadline: Apr. 20, 2022
Description: One $750.00 award will be awarded, annually. (1) Each school in the State of Missouri may nominate one student to be considered for the award. (2) The nominee will be selected on athletic, scholastic and leadership abilities. The nominee should be deeply involved in community and school activities. (4) Must use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
Eligibility:
Contact Information: Direct all questions concerning scholarships to:
Mr. John Buckwalter, Chair
Education and Scholarship Committee
(660) 626-3626
Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20, 2022 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Downloadable Application: 2022ShaneVoylesApp.docx
Additional Documentation: 2022ALScholarshipCoverSheet.docx
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: Day Dreams Foundation Scholarship - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP!
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Apr. 258, 2022
Description: The Day Dreams Foundation Jenny Bradley College Scholarship is awarded each year to a high school senior in Columbia that has been impacted by extracurriculars. The scholarship is named for Jenny Bradley, a pre-school teacher and the mother of Day Dreams Foundation Founder, Joe Bradley.
Eligibility: Columbia, Missouri high school senior
Must have participated in an extracurricular in high school for at least two years
Accepted into two or four-year college/university (verification required)
Applicants with financial need and those involved in volunteer work will be given strong consideration.
Contact Information:
Application Link: http://www.daydreamsfoundation.org/jenny-bradley-college-scholarship/
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: Central MO CPCU Society Chapter Scholarship - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Two $1,000 Scholarships
Deadline: Apr. 28, 2022 by 4:00 PM
Description: The Central Missouri Chapter of the Charter Property Casualty Underwriter Society is pleased to award two scholarships to high school seniors entering a 4-year college for the 2022-23 school year!
Eligibility: Spring 2022 graduating mid-Missouri high school seniors who plan to attend an
accredited college or university following graduation.
Contact Information: ahildebrand@shelterinsurance.com
Contact Email: centralmocpcuscholarship@gmail.com
Downloadable Application: 2022CPCUApp.doc
Additional Information: Guidelines: Candidates will write an essay on the following topic:
Essay Prompt: How is climate change impacting the property insurance
industry?
Essay format:
• Double-spaced using Times New Roman, 12 pt font
• 2-3 pages in length with one inch margins
• Citation of references required
Scholarship Name: P.E.O Scholarship - LOCAL Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 04, 2022
Description: P.E.O. International promotes educational opportunities for women through scholarships, grants, and low interest loans to assist women with their education.
Eligibility: The scholarship will go to a senior woman in the Columbia Public Schools who will start her freshman year in the fall of 2022 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.
Contact Information:
Downloadable Application: 2022PEOApp.docx
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: Septagon Construction Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 15, 2022 by 5:00 PM
Description: The Shareholders and Employees of Septagon Construction Company work each day to uphold a mission statement that includes “leadership in our industry, and service to our community.” Our goal for this $500 scholarship is to encourage and aid students, who have demonstrated leadership and service, in their pursuit of a professional construction-related degree.
Eligibility:
Contact Information:
Downloadable Application: 2022SeptagonApp.pdf
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: My Missouri Scholarship Program Program - for 9th Grade Students
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: June 2022
Description: “MyMO” Scholarship Promise will assist Missouri students on their
pathway to college starting 9th grade year. The yearly benchmarks will
help students be more college ready by senior year.
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien with a verified permanent
Missouri address and valid Social Security number or other taxpayer identification
Must be a Missouri high school freshman
Must have a need of $500 or less; determined by using the College Board EFC Calculator
Must open a MOST 529 account (USE PROMO CODE: MOSLF-CDA ) and contribute at least a $1.00 or already have a MOST account
Must attend non-profit MO 2-or-4 year college/univ/tech school
Contact Information:
Application Link: https://www.moslf.org/programs.aspx
Downloadable Application: MyMOStudentFlyer.pdf
Additional Documentation: MyMOFAQs.pdf
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: SigEp Balanced Man Scholarship - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP for MU
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Aug. 31, 2022
Description: Are you an incoming or returning undergraduate male-identifying student at the University of Missouri? Then you are eligible to apply for the Balanced Man Scholarship! In the Fall of 2022, SigEp at the University of Missouri will be offering the Balanced Man Scholarship to students who pursue balance in their lives.
Eligibility: There is no obligation to join or express interest in the fraternity to be eligible to apply or to win the scholarship.
Contact Information:
Application Link: https://missouri.sigep.org/bms/
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: Completing the Dream Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Aug. 31, 2022
Description: The Sallie Mae Fund will award (185) gap scholarships worth up to $2,500 each to minority students and those from underserved communities who are on track to graduate but are at-risk of not completing due to financial emergency or unpaid school bill.
Eligibility:
Contact Information:
Application Link: https://www.salliemae.com/landing/completing-the-dream/
Additional Information:
Scholarship Name: Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship - University of MO Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Sept. 01, 2022
Description: Alpha Gamma Sigma at the University of Missouri - Columbia awards four $1,000 Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships to incoming male students attending the University of Missouri who exhibit leadership potential and academic achievement.
Eligibility:
Contact Information:
Application Link: http://agsig.org/scholarship
Additional Information:
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