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Scholarship Opportunities

The following scholarship listings list dates for the 2011-2012 school year.  The listings will be updated as information is received in the Guidance & Counseling center during the school year.  Most of these scholarships will have similar deadlines each year.  Information on scholarships can also be found in the Naviance Family Connection program: http://connection.naviance.com/lhss.

Families looking for college scholarships in the public sector can check the following websites: www.cashe.com and www.fastweb.com. These are some of the most complete computer data bases available.

All scholarship information received by the Guidance Center is kept on file for student use. The following is a list of those scholarships which are on file in the Guidance Center.



 

Submit a Video for an important issue scholarships:

Courageous Persuaders 2012 Video Contest Create a TV commercial targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking.

What does Servant Leadership Meant To You? (This scholarship is for the University of Dayton)

Project Yellow Light Scholarship Contest As an applicant you have one clear mission: encourage other teens to develop and embrace safe driving habits. Specifically – don’t text and drive.

From Chemistry to Energy Video Contest Submit a 1-4 minute video, detailing how progress in energy efficiency has been fueled by chemistry.

 

DALE E. FRIDELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- This is open to anyone aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program. You cannot be receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. To apply go to: www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell. Deadline dates vary throughout the year, so check website for current deadlines.

NAVAL ROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- For students interested in joining the NROTC. You need an ACT score of 24 with minimum of 22 in both math and English. For information, go to www.nrotc.navy.mil/

SOUTHEAST MO STATE U. JACK BUCK SCHOLAR-LEADERSHIP AWARD recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding character, academic ability and potential to be a leader in their community.
Deadline: Dec. 15

AXA Achievement Scholarship students should be well-rounded, determined to do their personal best and have demonstrated achievement - at a job, sport or extracurricular activity. Go to www.axa-achievement.com to download an application.
Deadline: Dec.15

MISSOURI SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (MSPE) St. Louis Chapter Scholarship Program for graduating seniors who have a genuine interest in engineering.
Deadline: Jan. 6, 2012

ASTHMA SCHOLARSHIPS from the Associates to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology for high school seniors with asthma. Preliminary forms are available online ONLY at www.aaaai.org/members/associates. Final application papers are due January 9.

U.S. JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL (JCI) SENATE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP application online at www.mojcisenate.org/forms.html.
Deadline: Jan. 10.

BURGER KING - all eligible seniors and B.K. employees; details and application at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html.  Deadline is Jan. 10, 2012.

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:  students who have MS or who have a parent with MS.  For details and application, visit www.nationalmssociety.org/scholarship.  Deadline Jan. 13, 2012.

ST. LOUIS MENSA CLUB: Are you planning to major in the mental health field? This includes but is not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, and psychiatric nursing. To apply you will need a GPA of 3.0 or above and write a short essay expressing why you are pursuing a career in the field of mental health, and how you plan on helping others.  Find the application at www.stlouis.us.mensa.org or on Naviance Family Connection.

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Deadline: Jan. 15.

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - St. Louis Area Hugh White/ Lewis Lynch Chapter:  for student who can demonstrate a sincere pursuit of education leading to aviation, aerospace, engineering or technology careers.  Deadline:  Jan. 15, 2012

PHI DELTA KAPPA Scholarship Grant for prospective educators.
Deadline: Jan. 15

WALMART FOUNDATION - Sam Walton Community Scholarship; Walton Family Foundation Scholarship.  Instructions and application are available online from Nov. 1-Jan.29.  Go to www.act.org/walmart/community Deadline: Jan. 29, 2012.

JOHN DENNIS SCHOLARSHIP - Missouri Sheriff's Association:  student who intends to pursue criminal justice major/career and to attend a Missouri college, 2.0 gpa, financial need, essay detailing goals 10 years after graduation.  Deadline:   Jan. 31

LEAP Scholarships Missouri Society of CPAs (MSCPA)- pursuing an accounting degree.
Website:
www.leap-forward.com.
Deadline: Jan. 31.

GREEN PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR SCHOLARSHIP must be resident of Green Park; for outstanding academic achievement and/or community involvement or other outstanding talent in sports or in the arts.
Deadline: Jan. 31

ESA Foundation Scholarships various scholarships available.
Deadline: Feb. 1

Greater St.Louis Shell Club scholarship students pursuing a degree in fields of malacology or marine science.  Go to www.stlshell.com
Deadline: February 1

UNIVERSITY OF MO-COLUMBIA School of Medicine: Conley Scholars Preadmission Program. Must have 30 ACT earned in test prior to end of Dec. Applications available at www.muhealth.org/~medicine.
Deadline: Feb. 1

University of Missouri, Columbia College of Business scholarships - Sam M. Walton Scholarship and Robert J. Trulaske Scholarship Both are need-based which requires applicants to complete the FAFSA.
Deadline: Feb. 1

JAMES & NELLIE WESTLAKE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: 2.5 gpa, family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less.   Deadline:  Feb. 1, 2012.

Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran fraternity University of Illinois - males.
Deadline: Feb. 1

William Pablo Feraldo Memorial Foundation scholarship male seniors, 4 year school, full-time student.
Deadline: Feb. 15

BEST BUY Scholarships for seniors dedicated to helping their communities. Go to www.BestBuy.com/scholarships and click on Community Relations.
Deadline: Feb. 15

KFC COLONEL'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM For students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state school and demonstrate financial need. Apply on-line: www.kfcscholars.Org.
Deadline: Feb. 15

NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (National Commission for Cooperative Education) Must enroll at one of the NCCE Partner Co-op colleges and universities. More information and application is available online: www.co-op.edu.
Deadline: Feb. 15

MOTHERS OF TWINS CLUB scholarship for multiple-birth students. Application packet with instructions is available on web site: www.stlmotc.org under the Scholarship section.
Deadline: Feb.15

Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation several different scholarships based on ability (gpa and test scores), activities and financial need.
Deadline: Feb.24

GIRLS GOING PLACES Scholarship Program rewards entrepreneurial and community-minded girls ages 12-18. For more information and entry form see website: www.girlsgoingplaces.com.
Deadline: Feb. 25

Electro Savings Credit Union- Parent or student must be member of Electro for at least one year.
Application on Website:
www.ElectroSavings.com.
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2012

Crestwood - Sunset Hills Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship- Applicant must be a resident of Crestwood or Sunset Hills.
Deadline: Feb. 28.

Carondelet Sunday Morning Athletic Club Scholarships- 2 Candidates: 1 Male, 1 Female.
Deadline: Feb. 28.

NFIB Free Enterprise Scholars Award demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, such as starting a business or participation in Junior Achievement. Applicants must be nominated by a dues-paying member at NFIB. Applications accepted Deadline Mar. 15.

KIRKWOOD LIONS educational grants resident of Kirkwood.
Deadline: Mar. 15

Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship and the Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship:
Deadline: March 15

BETA SIGMA PSI Lutheran fraternity at University of Missouri, Columbia males. Based on spiritual growth, scholarship achievement, and social responsibility as measured by involvement in church activities, academic achievements, and extracurricular activities.
Deadline: May 1

NATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION ASSOC. (NDTA) SCOTT/St.Louis Chapter to promote careers in business, transportation logistics, and physical distribution.
Deadline: April 16, 2012

FENTON Area Chamber of Commerce live in 63026 zip code.
Deadline: March 1

St.Louis Mensa Memorial Scholarship for Mental Health application includes an essay stating why you are pursuing a career in field of mental health and how you plan on helping others.
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2012

ROTARY CLUB of St.Louis County must live in or attend school in zip codes 63123, 63125, 63126, 63128, 63129.
Deadline: March 1, 2012

ST LOUIS POST-DISPATCH SCHOLARSHIP open to African-American seniors who intend to attend a four-year school that offers a major in journalism or mass communications.
Deadline: March 1

PFIZER EPILEPSY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD applicant must be under physician’s care for epilepsy and submit application with 2 letters of recommendation (1 from his/her physician). Application can be found on website: www.epilepsy-scholarship.com.
Deadline: March 1

Association of US Army, St.Louis Gateway Chapter scholarships must have parent who served in or is serving in US Army, Guard or Reserve, or who works for a defense contractor or defense agency, or be a student in the National Guard or Reserve.
Deadline: March 1

$7500 college scholarships await 25 outstanding scholar ATHLETES in grade 12 nationwide. If you are a star both in the classroom and on the field, the scholar athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award program may be for you. Applications will only be accepted online at www.bodybymilk.com.
Deadline: March 7

St.Louis Ambassadors Commitment Counts scholarship to recognize student who has demonstrated a commitment to success in school or community while overcoming significant personal, family, or social obstacles.
Deadline: March 10

St.Johns Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary/Mercy Medical Group Scholarship program must enroll in a health-related course of study.
Deadline: March 15

GREATER ST LOUIS ART ASSOCIATION - Artistic Merit Scholarship:   Deadline:  Mar. 18

Arthur H. Kennett Jr. Educational Fund scholarship for those whose financial need is great and academic performance is high.
Deadline: March 19

Missouri Insurance Education Foundation students who are pursuing insurance, risk management, or actuarial science course of study.
Deadline: March 31

Conclave Scholarship radio broadcasting or music business.
Deadline: April 1

Charles W. Frees, Jr. scholarship males.
Deadline: April 3

Concord Village LIONS Club Scholarship must rank in upper third of class.
Deadline: April 3. Only one nominee per school.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship -
Deadline: April 15

Urban Flight and Rural Needs Scholarship- For students who enter a teacher eduation program and make commitment to teach in Missouri public schools with higher than average "at-risk student population." It covers 100% of total cost of tuition and fees at college in Missouri.
Deadline: April 15.

Jack Bodine Scholarship for students pursuing careers in metallurgy, materials science, engineering or industrial technology.
Deadline: April 15

Scholarship Foundation of St.Louis interest-free loans to assist students with financial need.
Deadline: April 15, 2012

St.Louis TIP TOPPERS Scholarship - applicant must be 5’10” for women and 6’2” for men.
Deadline: April 15

American Legion Scholarships: several different ones available - for someone who attended Boys State or Girls State, for nurses training, for descendants of veterans, or members of American Legion. Information in guidance office or on website- www.missourilegion.org.
Deadline: April 20

ST ANTHONY’S MEDICAL CENTER: Health Professions Scholarship for residents of the St.Anthony’s service area and a Scholarship for sons and daughters of employees.
Deadline: April 28 Application materials available at
www.stanthonysmedcenter.com

LWML Church Workers Study Grant for those going into fulltime church work.
Deadline: April 30, 2012

TYLENOL career in a health care related field - for information and application, see web site: http://tylenolscholarship.com.
Deadline: April 30

AEMP Foundation Scholarships- For heavy equipment technician.
Application online:
www.aemp.org/scholarship.htm.
Deadline: May 1.

St.Louis area Hotel Association scholarship majoring in hospitality management or tourism.
Deadline: May 1

Triple A Ranch Scholarship- For First Generation college bound students. Contact greater St. Louis Community Foundation at (314) 588-8200
Deadline: May 1.

Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran fraternity - Iowa State University- males.
Deadline: May 6

GREAT CLIPS for Hair cosmetology school scholarship.
Deadline: May 31

Environmental Education Scholarship Program (EESP) minority and other underrepresented students pursuing environmental course of study.
Deadline: June 1

Committed to Lives of Excellence Scholarships Students who excel in areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics and community service.
Website:
www.delts.org/scholarship.
Deadline: June 1.

St.Louis Attractions Association Carole Moody Scholarship for those majoring in a field that contributes to the tourism/hospitality industry. In addition, the student must have accomplished one of the following:

  1. work in the industry for a SLAA member
  2. completed an internship with a SLAA member
  3. be a current member of SLAA (student memberships are available)
  4. be an immediate family members of a SLAA member
Deadline: June 1

YOUTH SERVING YOUTH women “who have displayed deep commitment to others by providing exceptional service to America’s children”.
Deadline: June 30

Chick Evans CADDIE Scholarship- Applicants must be in top 25% of class, have financial need, and completed at least two years of successful caddying.
Website:
www.evansscholarsfoundation.com.
Deadline: Sept. 30.

HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION- Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0, involvement in co-curricular and community activities, and critical financial need. Submit online application at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.
Deadline: Oct. 30.

COCA-COLA Scholars Foundation- Students must apply online.
Website:
www.coca-colascholars.org
Deadline: Oct. 31

CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP- Univ. of MO, Rolla - must complete Chancellor’s scholarship application and undergraduate application by Nov. 1.

INTEL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP- You must complete a research paper and have three recommendations. This scholarship has specific categories from which you may choose to complete the research paper. For an application go to www.sciserv.org/ Deadline: November 14

ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF THE WOMEN’S TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR Scholarship: for women, GPA of 3.0 or higher, planning to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.
Deadline: Nov. 30

SAE Engineering Scholarships: for students interested in study of engineering or related sciences (i.e. math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, computer science).
Deadline: Dec. 1

TOYOTA Community Scholars Program student who has an outstanding academic record, is an effective leader and has a well-documented record of service both within and outside the school setting.
Deadline: Dec. 1

VANTAGE Credit Union’s Quest for Education Scholarship Program: applications are available in guidance office or you may apply online: www.vcu.com.
Deadline: Dec. 2, 2011

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION - Most Valuable Student Scholarship:  any senior is eligible.  Application available to download at www.elks.org/enf/scholars Deadline: Dec. 2, 2011.  Application must be submitted to Elk Lodge nearest to your address.

 

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