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- Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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- Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
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Scholarships
Scholarship
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Due Date
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Qualifications
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Application
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Hagan Scholarship
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December 1, 2024
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3.5 or Higher GPA, GPA is not required this year, Financial Need is considered. Must complete FAFSA EFC must not exceed $6500, very lengthy scholarship so start early and follow directions carefully. Read before applying-very specific eligibility criteria!
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Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
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November 12, 2024
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Based on Academic Merit, Financial Need, Citizenship. Lengthy application so start early.
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University of Missouri Freshman Scholarship
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December 1, 2024
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Must be accepted to the University of Missouri-Columbia in order to apply.
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Burger King Scholars Scholarship
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October 15-December 16
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Scholarships for Burger King employees and to the general public. First 50,000 applications are processed.
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National Honor Society Scholarship
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November 26 2024
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Create an account on the website that is linked. Must have three letters of recommendation including your NHS adviser, principal and one other school faculty member. When creating profile make sure you put it under Jefferson High (not Jefferson C-123)!
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Nodaway County Cattlemen's Scholarship
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December 1, 2024
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Each school in Nodaway County will be awarded a scholarship. Preference may be given to a student entering a field in agriculture but is not required.
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John T Belcher Scholarship
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December 6, 2024
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One applicant will be selected from our school by the school board. This applicant will receive a $250.00 local scholarship and will be sent on for the regional scholarship ($1000.00)
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Frank Felton Rotary Club Farm Youth Scholarship
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December 15, 2023
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Must be planning to attend NWMSU. See scholarship for details. Must be delivered by December 9 so mail early!
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National Wild Turkey Federation
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January 15, 2024
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See application for details. Must be a member but you can become one easily. Must have your hunters education.
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UMKC Scholarships
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December 1-March 2024
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Various scholarships-some automatic and some are competitive. Due dates range but most are by Jan. 15. Includes A+ scholarship information.
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FFA Scholarships
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January 11, 2024
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Numerous scholarships with one application! If you are in FFA-APPLY!
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MOCPA
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February 29, 2024
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Must be a MOCPA member, if not one you can join for free. For students planning on majoring in accounting.
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SAE Scholarships
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Accepted Feb. 1-Feb. 29
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Several different scholarships. Must major in engineering or other related math or science. See scholarship for more details.
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Conservation Foundation of MO Ed Stegner Natural Resources Scholarship
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January 31, 2024
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Must study within one of the 5 areas of natural resource management (fisheries, forestry, wildlife, parks/recreation, or soil and water conservation) at a Missouri college or university.
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James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship
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February 1, 2024
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Must have a 2.5 GPA and an adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less.
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Missouri Western State University General Scholarship
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February 1, 2024
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Must be accepted to MWSU. One form for many different scholarships-including the A+ scholarship!
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NWMSU Standard Scholarship Form
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February 1, 2024
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Must be accepted to NWMSU. One form for many different scholarships!
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Dr. Darrell "Jack" Holley/Music Scholarship
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February 9, 2024
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One applicant will be chosen from our district. Turn in by Feb. 9 to be considered from our district. We have had winners from this scholarship before-it is not music related (it is through our school insurance).
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Northwest Region MSTA Scholarship
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February 2, 2024
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Must be planning to go into teaching. We can select one student to apply so see Mrs. Holtman if interested.
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Elks Legacy Scholarship
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February 5, 2024
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Must be a child or grandchild of a living Elks member.
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MO Corn Scholarship
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February 16, 2024
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Must attend a two or four year Missouri college or university with an area of study in the field of agronomy or other related field.
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MFA Scholarship
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February 15, 2024
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Scholarship offered to children or grandchildren of member/customers of MFA Agri-service or MFA Oil. Students now apply on-line. See website for details.
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NUCOR 2022 Foundation Scholarship
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March 15, 2024
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Must be planning on obtaining an undergraduate degree in engineering or metallurgy.
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GRM Network Area Scholarship
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February 23, 2024
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Parents or guardians must be active members in good standing.
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FRS Scholarship
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February 16, 2024
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Parents or guardians must be active GRM members in good standing. See application for more details. This scholarship covers a larger area than the GRM Network Area Scholarship
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Cody Lee Stiens Memorial Scholarship
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February 28, 2024
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Awarded to students planning on attending a vocational/trade school and planning on obtaining employment in that field. See application for details.
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Twelve Courts of Christmas Scholarship
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April 15, 2024
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Must have participated in the Twelve Courts of Christmas. Applications are through the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri.
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FCS Financial
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March 1, 2024
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Must be a child or grandchild of an FCS member. See application for additional requirements.
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Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarships
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Jan.1-March 1, 2024
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Numerous scholarships available for students involved in 4-H. Requirements vary for different scholarships. See application for details.
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Missouri Bankers Scholarship
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March 1, 2024
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For seniors planning on entering a banking related field.
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MAMIC Scholarship
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March 15, 2024
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Preference given to those who have an affiliation to Farmers Mutual of Nodaway County. See application for details.
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MARE Education Scholarship
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March 13, 2024
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Must be majoring in Education and planning to teach in a rural area.
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MOSAIC Healthcare Workforce Development Scholarship
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March 15, 2024
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Must be pursuing a healthcare related degree. See application for further details.
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Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
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April 1, 2024
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Must be majoring in Engineering or Computer Science. See scholarship for details. Over 200 scholarships awarded.
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Charles E Kruse Scholarship
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March 15, 2024
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Awarded to a student who demonstrates leadership in Agriculture. Parents must be an active Farm Bureau Member.
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Maryville Pride Lions Club Gordon Monk Scholarship
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March 18, 2024
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Must demonstrate financial need and have a vision impairment. Must be turned in by noon on March 14.
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Maryville Pride Lions Club Technical Scholarshp
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March 18, 2024
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Must be planning to attend a technical or trade school. Needs to be turned in by March 16.
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The Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri
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March 1, 2024
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Three different scholarships you can apply for.
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Patty and Lynn Trump Scholarship
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March 31, 2024
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Scholarship-$1000.00 awarded to a Jefferson Graduate!! Must have participated in at least two sports while in high school. All eligible seniors should apply!
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North Central Missouri College Scholarship
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April 1, 2024
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Any student planning on attending NCMC should fill out this scholarship! Must have applied and been accepted to NCMC.
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NWMAEOP Scholarship
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April 8, 2024
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Must be planning to pursue an office related-business program.
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Nodaway Masonic Lodge Scholarship
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April 15, 2024
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Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. See scholarships for details.
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Jefferson Foundation Scholarship
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April 1, 2024
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Good for several different scholarships. All awarded to Jefferson students so all should apply if attending some type of post-secondary education!
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Connections Bank Scholarship
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April 1, 2024
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See applications for details.
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United Producers Scholarship
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April 1, 2024
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Must be a Preferred Member of UPI or child/grandchild of a preferred member.
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Maryville Garden Club Scholarship
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April 1, 2024
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Graduating senior who is interested in furthering their education in horticulture or related field.
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Class of 1966 Scholarship
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April 1, 2024
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This scholarship will be awarded to a Jefferson student!
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Tri-C American Legion Scholarship
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April 20, 2024
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See scholarship for details. Needs to be turned into Cletus Lager by April 20!
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Jefferson Class of 1970 Alumni Scholarship
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April 20, 2024
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Scholarship will be awarded to a student from Jefferson. See scholarship for details.
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Nodaway County Farm Bureau Scholarship
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May 8, 2024
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Parents must be a member. $1000.00 scholarship. Must be turned in at Maryville office.
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Ryan Pappert Memorial Scholarship
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May 1, 2024
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$1000 scholarships will be awarded to a Jefferson students. Selection based on character traits and citizenship throughout school.
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McCrary Memorial Scholarship
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May 1, 2024
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$500 Scholarship awarded to a Jefferson student. See application for details.
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