Scholarship List

Scholarship Forms

Coca Cola Scholars Program

Seniors in high schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply each year for one of 250 four-year, achievement-based scholarships.

Students must be US citizens; anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application; planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution; and carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school. Applications are due before October 31.

 

Hagan Scholarship

The Hagan Scholarships are intended for high achieving students in need of financial assistance in order to attend college. These recipients will graduate from a public high school located in a County, in an eligible state, having fewer than 50,000 residents. Applications are due November 1.

 

Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is available to any boy or girl in the top 10% of the senior class. He or she must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Missouri. Students must also plan to attend an accredited college or university in Missouri. Applications are due before January 11.

 

Irenen and Letta Wagy Memorial Scholarship (MSSDAR)

This scholarship opportunity is available to a young woman pursing a degree in education (teaching). She must be in the top 10% of the senior class and a citizen of the United States and a resident of Missouri. She must also plan to attend an accredited college or university in Missouri. Applications are due before January 11.

 

Roberta Capps Scholarship (MSSDAR)

This scholarship opportunity is available to a young man or woman pursing a degree in social studies/history education (teaching). Students must be citizens of the United States and residents of Missouri. He or she must also plan to attend an accredited college or university in Missouri. Applications are due before January 11.

 

 

Dorothy Poikert Memorial Scholarship (MSSDAR)

This scholarship is award to a boy or girl pursuing a degree in Business. The student must be in the top 10% of his/her graduating class, a citizen of the United States, a resident of the state of Missouri and plan s on attending an accredited college/university in Missouri. Applications are due before January 11.

 

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is available to students completing their twelfth grade year (or final high school year) and planning careers in government service. Applications and scholarship information is available on-line at www.gwcf.org. Applications MUST be RECEIVED before January 15.

 

 Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship

A $5000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior who values and understands the limitless possibilities that education can offer. Applications are available at www.ohtheplaces.org and are due January 15.

 

Richard Kriz Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Particular emphasis will be given to students entering an agriculture related field. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due January 20.

 

Letterman Family Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Particular emphasis will be given to students entering an agriculture related field. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due January 20.

 

Marilyn Goshorn Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Students should show positive educational progress and scholastic ability be involved in school and community activities, and show positive attitude, character, citizenship and competence. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due January 20.

 

Larry Schwendker Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Particular emphasis will be given to students with great financial need. Applications are on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due January 20.

 

Harold and Alice Hayes Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Students should show positive educational progress and scholastic ability, be involved in school and community activities, and show positive attitude, character, citizenship and competence. Applications are on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due January 20.

 

LEAP Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is open to students wanting to enter the accounting career field. The application deadline is January 29. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid-March. Applications are available on-line at www.leap-forward.com or from Mr. Blaue.

 

Sam Walton Community Scholarship

This scholarship is a non-renewable $1000 award for the student’s first year of undergraduate study at an approved accredited college or university. To qualify, the student must be a graduating high school senior and may not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or SAM’S CLUB Associate, or the child or legal dependent of a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or SAM’S CLUB Associate. The application may be found at www.walmartfoundation.org. The access code SWCS must be used to access this application process. Information will available beginning in December. The deadline for entry is a postmark of January 31.

 

John Dennis Scholarship

Scholarship applications are available to seniors who intend to pursue a criminal justice career and will be attending a Missouri college or university. Applicants must be in good standing with their school, have a good reference from their school counselor, demonstrate financial need, have a 2.0 GPA or greater, and be active in extra-curricular activities. The applications are available from Mr. Blaue. Applications must be submitted by January 31.

  

Mizzou Alumni Associations Alumni Scholars Program

This scholarship opportunity is available to students who will enroll at the University of Missouri Columbia. Students must have a 26 or higher on the ACT or rank in the top 20% of their high school graduating class. Students DO NOT have to be related to an MU graduate in order to qualify. Details about the Alumni Scholars Program are available online at www.mizzou.com/scholarship and are due February 1.

 

James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship

This award may cover college tuition, books and supplies. To apply, students must be Missouri residents. They must also be graduating high school seniors from a public or private high school in Missouri. Students’ families should have an adjusted gross income of $40,000 or less. Applications are available at www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/westlake. Applications must be submitted by February 1.

 

KFC Colonels Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is open to students with financial need and entrepreneurial spirit. Students must have a 2.75 GPA and enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence. Information will available beginning in December. The application deadline is February 8.  Applications are available on-line at www.kfcscholars.org.

 

Leta Mae Hildebrand Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is open to seniors majoring in agriculture, veterinary medicine or other related field. Applications are due February 8.

 

Barbara Peery Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due February 10.

 

Best Buy Scholarship

The Best Buy Scholarships reward students for all of their work; inside and outside of the classroom. Information will available beginning in December. Seniors must apply on-line at http://bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarship.htm by February 15.

  

Cargill Community Scholarship

This program awards $1000 scholarships to 350 high-school seniors in the United States who live in communities where Cargill has a business presence. Students are selected based on academic achievement and leadership in extracurricular and civic activities. Each applicant must have a signature from a Cargill employee on the application in order to be eligible for the program. Our local Cargill business is located at 1006 Industrial Park Drive, Montgomery City. Applications are available at www.cargill.com, keyword: scholarship or at www.ffa.org. Applications are due February 15.

 

Edward Lampe Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Preference will be given to FFA members. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due February 22.

 

Ed and Elsie Lair Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to be eligible to apply. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due February 22.

 

Farmers & Laborers’ Mutual Insurance Scholarship

Farmers’ and Laborers’ are offering (2) $500.00 scholarships to graduating seniors. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications must be returned to Mr. Blaue before February 22.

 

Middletown Athletic Association Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior who participated in athletics during their high school career and plans to continue their education at a four year or two year college, or technical school. Applications are on-line through the school webpage and are due February 24.

 

Martinsburg Farmers Elevator

Martinsburg Farmers Elevator, Martinsburg and Wellsville, is offering a scholarship opportunity for graduating seniors. Preference will be given to students majoring in an agriculture related field. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications must be returned before February 24.

 

National Defense Transportation Association Scholastic Awards

The purpose of the NDTA Scott/St. Louis Chapter scholarship program is to promote careers in Business, Transportation Logistics, and Physical Distribution. Although all students may apply, preference will be given to students pursuing these and related courses of study. All applications must be postmarked no later than February 25.

  

Montgomery County Kustoms and Classics Car Club

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 1.

 

Griffin Family Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarships are available for students attending vocational and technical schools, colleges and universities with particular emphasis on students interested in pursuing advanced studies in nursing, health related occupations medical occupations and education. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 1.

 

Project 21 2011-12 Scholarship

The Project 21 Scholarship Contest was designed to let young people educate other young people that it is not permissible in Missouri for persons under the age of 21 to gamble in a casino. Students may apply in three categories: article, poster or video. Winning essays must be displayed in the school newspaper or magazine. Winning posters must be displayed for two weeks in student areas (hallways, cafeterias). Winning videos must be viewed at a student body meeting. All entries must be submitted by March 1.

 

Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is available to students who plan to attend a vocational/technical school and pursue a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage and due March 1.

 

Knights of Columbus Council 1270 Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any prospective graduate of Wellsville-Middletown High School. He/She must have definite plans to further their education beyond high school. The student must also be a professing Christian. The selection committee will consider applicant’s scholastic achievement, financial need, participation and leadership in school and community activities, citizenship, moral character and educational goals. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 4.

 

Knights of Columbus State Scholarships

The Missouri Scholarships offered by the state organization. They offer a total of 11 scholarships in the amount of $1000 each. More information and applications can be found at this website.

  

MFA Foundation Scholarship-Montgomery City

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Students should show positive educational progress and scholastic ability be involved in school and community activities, and show positive attitude, character, citizenship and competence. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 9.

Farm Kids for College Scholarship

The competition is open to high school seniors who plan to pursue agriculture-related degrees from accredited colleges or universities. Based on competitive selection, judges choose three national scholarship winners in the spring of each year. All three winners receive $1,000 each. This is a non-renewable, college freshman scholarship. Applications are due March 12.

Fern Braden-Audrain Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship

The Auxiliary Scholarship fund began with a bequest from Fern Braden and is supported by funds from the AMC Auxiliary. The purpose is to help area women or men obtain an education in a medical field. Applications shall be submitted along with two letters of recommendation, a recent photograph and official school transcripts. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due before March 12.

   

Montgomery County Rotary Club Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any twelfth grade student wanting to continue his/her education beyond their senior year. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 12.

 

Robert Michael Pritchett Engineering Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any twelfth grade student wanting to continue his or her education at the University of Missouri Columbia or Missouri S&T at Rolla. Applications are available from Mr. Blaue and are due March 12.

 

Victor E. Kohl Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Students should show positive educational progress and scholastic ability be involved in school and community activities, and show positive attitude, character, citizenship and competence. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 14.

 

Hallie and Evelyn Penn Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond their senior year of high school. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 21.

 

Experiemental Aircraft Association Mid MO Chapter Aviation Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior planning to enroll as a full time student at an accredited post-high school institution and majoring in aviation. Applications are available from the high school guidance counselor are due before March 25.

 

Masonic Lodge Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior with at least a 3.0 GPA or above and planning to enroll as a full time student at an accredited college or university located in the United States. Applications are available from Mr. Blaue and are due March 28.

 

Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship (Masonic Lodge Scholarship): This scholarship is available for students wanting to become nurses or teachers. This scholarship opportunity is available for students enrolling as a full time student at an accredited college or university in the United States.

           

Masonic Merit Scholarship (Masonic Lodge Scholarship): This scholarship opportunity is available for students enrolling as a full time student at an accredited college or university in the United States.

           

Danny Beshears Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Students should show positive educational progress and scholastic ability, be involved in school and community activities, and show positive attitude, character, citizenship and competence. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 28.

 

Community Teachers’ Association Scholarship

Scholarships are available for students attending colleges and universities with particular emphasis on students interested in pursuing advanced studies in education. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 28.

 

Ted Seeley Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Dam Few Cruisers Car Club

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school at an automotive vocational/technical school. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 28.

 

U.S. Bank’s Internet Scholarship Program: U.S. Bank will award up to 30 $1000 scholarships to high school seniors planning on attending accredited two-or four-year colleges full time next fall. Scholarship award recipients are selected through a random drawing process. Students can apply online by visiting the U.S. Bank web site usbank.com/studentbanking. The scholarship online applications will be accepted through March 31.

 

Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship

This scholarship is available to any senior who has taken at least one business course and have been an active member of the local FBLA chapter. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 30.

 

Missouri Insurance Education Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is available to Missouri graduating high school seniors who will be full-time students in an accredited Missouri college or university and with an interest or intent of pursing an insurance, risk management, or actuarial science course of study.  Applications are available from the high school counselor and must be returned by March 30.

 

American Bank of Missouri Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond their senior year of high school. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 30.

 

Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors Robert V. Pirrie Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of this award is to encourage students going to college to major in land surveying or a land surveying related field. Students must show scholastic promise and potential for completion of college studies. He/she must show enrollment in classes and/or participation in activities related to the land surveying field. These might include mathematics, topography, and drafting. Students must be enrolled in and accepted at an accredited, college, junior college or university. In addition to the application form, students must submit a transcript of their academic record at their institution and one letter of recommendation. Applications are due March 30.

 

United Credit Union Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is being offered by the United Credit Union in Mexico, Missouri. Seniors applying for this scholarship must be a member of the credit union and planning to attend a school for advanced education. Selection criteria will be based on a 2.75 overall GPA or higher, good citizenship, leadership characteristics, school and community activities. Applications are available on-line or from Mr. Blaue. Applications are due March 30.

 

Wellsville-Middletown Young Farmers Scholarship

Scholarships are available for seniors who have completed a high school Family and Consumer Science class. Priority will be given to a student who plans to attend a college, university, or trade school and continue his/her education in a field related to family and consumer science. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 30.

 

Family Career and Community Leaders of America Scholarship

Scholarships are available to a senior boy or girl at Wellsville-Middletown R-1 who is an active member in good standing in the local FCCLA chapter for at least two consecutive years. Student eligibility is based upon academic standing, leadership ability, citizenship and participation in FCCLA. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due March 30.

  

Missouri Baptist Heritage Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is available to high school seniors or first-year students at Hannibal-LaGrange College or Southwest Baptist University. Student must create research paper on the some facet of Missouri Baptist history.  See the high school counselor for more information.  Research paper is due April 1.

 

Music Boosters Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is available to a senior who plans to further their education after high school and has participated in the band or vocal music program at Wellsville-Middletown High School.   Applications are available from the music department and are due April 4.

 

Don and Larue McMurty Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior athlete wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Students should show positive educational progress and scholastic ability be involved in school and community activities, and show positive attitude, character, citizenship and competence. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due April 4.

 

GFWC Studere Club Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school. Students should show positive educational progress and scholastic ability, be involved in school and community activities, and show positive attitude, character, citizenship and competence. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due April 11.

 

Sarah Gearhart Scholarship

Scholarships are available for students attending colleges and universities with particular emphasis on students interested in pursuing advanced studies in education. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage. Applications are due April 11.

  

Merell University of Beauty Arts and Science

This scholarship is open to any senior wanting to continue his/her education beyond high school in the area of hair designing. Students must be of good moral character and have demonstrated good citizenship while in high school. He or she must also be in the upper 50 percent of their high school graduating class. Applications are available on-line through the school webpage and are due April 13.

 

American Legion Scholarships                                         

 

Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is available to any senior boy who has attended the American Legion Boys State of Missouri or a full session of the Department’s Cadet Patrol Academy. A second award is given to a girl who has attended a full session of the American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State program or a full session of the Department’s Cadet Patrol Academy. Applications are due April 13.

 

M.D. “Jack” Murphy Memorial Nurses Training

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. Applications are due April 13.

 

Joseph J. Frank Scholarship

Applicants must have attended a full session of the American Legion Boys or Girls State and be a descendant of a member of the American Legion. Applications are due April 13.

 

Charles L. Bacon

To be eligible for this scholarship an individual must be a current member of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of the American Legion, or a descendant of a member of any thereof. Applications are due April 13.

 

Erman W. Taylor Memorial

To be eligible for this scholarship an individual must be a descendant of a veteran who served 90 or more days of active duty in the armed forces and having an honorable discharge, be a Missouri resident, use the award as full-time student at an accredited college or university, provide a copy of the discharge certificate for the veteran on whose the application is made, and submit an essay of 500 words or less on the subject, In your opinion, what was the most significant world event of 2010/2011. Applications are due April 13.

 

WM Athletic Booster Scholarship

Applicants must have participated in an athletic program during their high school career. Applications are on-line through the school webpage and due April 13.

 

VFW Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship

The ladies of the VFW Auxiliary will be giving a yearly scholarship to a student from Wellsville-Middletown R-1. Eligible applicants must be a descendent of a person who served in the military. He or she must also be continuing their education at a vocational school, college or university.  Applications are on-line through the school webpage and due April 13.

 

Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship

The Women Legislators of Missouri are sponsoring a scholarship award for graduating high school senior women in our state.  They will award nine $500 scholarships to graduating women.  One recipient will be chosen from each of the nine Missouri U. S. Congressional Districts for a scholarship award. Applications received after this time & date will not be accepted.  The applicant should submit the completed scholarship application by mail to: Representative Donna Lichtenegger, State Capitol, 201 West Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, Missouri  65101. Or by email to:donna.lichtenegger@house.mo.gov, With the words WLM Essay Contest in the subject line. Students that do not follow instruction and/or fill out the application completely may be disqualified. Again applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. The applications must be received by noon, April 20.