Scholarships

The following applications are available in the Counseling office or on the High School Guidance website; if an online application is available the link is noted here. See your counselor if you have questions. Return paper applications to your Counselor by the dates noted here in order to allow processing, mailing or selection by deadlines. You are encouraged to seek other scholarships through employers, organizations, churches, special interest groups or websites that pertain to your interests and experience. Universities, colleges and technical programs offer scholarships, however you must apply by their PRIORITY deadline. Please be aware of the PRIORITY date for any college you are considering attending.

Feb 8 – KFC Colonel’s Scholars: KFC is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for this Scholars Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks or room and board. To qualify high school seniors must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, planning to enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence, plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate financial need. Visit www.kfcscholars.org to apply. Visit the website for details or see your counselor.

Feb. 10 – National Co-op Scholarship Program: If you are interested in one of the following universities you may be eligible for a Co-op Scholarship: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and been accepted in one of the partner universities listed above. For scholarship application visit www.co-op.edu

Feb. 15 – Alzheimer’s Foundation of America: Scholarships of $5,000, $500 and $250 awarded. Essay from personal experiences in your own families, watching friends and neighbors, or involvement in community service. For more information on this scholarship and essay qualifications go to www.afateens.org

Feb. 15 – Best Buy Scholarship: $1000 scholarships for 9^th – 12^th grade students. Solid grades and community service or work experience recommended. Online application, visit www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com

Feb 17 – GE/Ronald Reagan Foundation Scholarship: Twenty college bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship will be awarded $10,000 renewable scholarships. Apply online through www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships or

http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships

Feb. 17 – Foundation for Rural Services Program Scholarship, Mark Twain Rural Telephone Company: $500 or $2500 scholarship for a senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year program, have a minimum C average, receive phone services from Mark Twain Rural Telephone and have an interest in returning to a rural community. Complete applications must be submitted to your counselor by Feb. 17^th in order to submit for the necessary signatures prior to the Feb. 21^st deadline. Application includes 2 letters of recommendation, essay, educator’s statement, etc. Applications are available in the Counseling office or online.

Feb. 24 – National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) Scott/St. Louis Chapter: Two scholarships of $1500 or more for students planning to enroll in any degree, priority will be given to business, transportation logistics or physical distribution. If you are a family member of the Scott/St Louis Chapter NDTA you are also eligible to apply as a family member. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, submit to your counselor by 2/24. Applications available in the Counseling office.

Feb. 29 – Buick Achievers Scholarship Program: If you are college bound and community minded yet need financial assistance to attend college, you are encouraged to apply for this $2,000 plus scholarship. Applicants should have strong academic achievement, financial need, participate in community and school leadership, have experience or an interest in a career in the automotive or related industry. Special consideration will be given to the following: first generation to attend college, female, minority, military veteran or dependent of military personnel. Visit www.buickachievers.com for more details.

March 1 – Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors Scholarship: $1000 scholarship for a senior planning to pursue certification or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Report. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, beginning in Fall 2012, minimum 2.5 GPA. Application is available in the Counseling office or on the Counseling website. AED post secondary school includes Linn State Technical College, Des Moines Area Community College, Parkland College, Illinois Central College and Oklahoma State-Okmulgee. Scholarship recipients will be expected to maintain 3.0 GPA to renew scholarship the second year.

March 1 – Sport Quest Playing With a Purpose: Applicant must be a Christian student athlete. For application and information go to www.allamericanaward.org/applicationformintro.html

March 1 – Lindenwood University; Black & White Ball Scholarship: If planning to attend Lindenwood you may wish to apply for this $2000-$7000 scholarship. Applicants must have applied to Lindenwood and submitted scholarship application by March 1. Application requires essay, two letters of recommendation and transcript. FAFSA must also be completed by March 1.

March 5 – National Farmers Organization, Farm Kids for College Scholarship: Three $1000 scholarships for a senior planning to pursue a career in agriculture. To apply complete the two page application, provide a picture, two letters of recommendation, official transcript and type response to the following two essay questions:

1. How can marketing production with other farmers and ranchers improve prices for grain, dairy and livestock?

2. Choose one strategy: Niche marketing, price risk management or price negotiation. Discuss and give examples of how that strategy can increase financial rewards on an independent farm.

All applications due to State NFO Scholarship coordinator by March 12, therefore, return to your counselor by March 5^th in order to meet this deadline. For more information visit www.nfo.org/Scholarships/Default.aspx

March 12 – Beyond the Cure: Childhood cancer survivors are encouraged to apply for these substantial scholarships. If you are a childhood cancer survivor who has demonstrated the ability to overcome the difficult challenges of cancer with determination and motivation visit www.beyondthecure.org Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, submit complete application with essay, financial information and 2 letters of recommendation. Submit to your counselor by March 12 in order for your application materials to be mailed by the deadline.

March 15 - MFA Foundation Scholarship: $2000 scholarship available to a senior planning to further their education in agriculture or a career field that benefits rural life. Additional factors include participation and leadership in school, church and community activities; good citizenship and good moral character; financial need and academic progress. Applications are available in the Counseling office or on the KHS Counseling website.

March 15 – John P. Schwarz Scholarship: $1000 scholarship for high school senior planning to pursue a degree in music, primarily band. Applicants must have been band member all 4 years in high school, minimum GPA 3.0, an individual of good character, demonstrate leadership in school & community. Applications available in the Counseling office or on Counseling website.

March 20 – Patritto Orthodontics: Must be in grade 12 and have finished orthodontic treatment with Dr. Patritto, Ottumwa IA. Visit the counseling office to pick up an application or visit the KHS scholarship website.

March 20 – Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest: 9-12^th graders are eligible to participate in an art contest/scholarship. Produce an original work of art on paper or canvas with water color, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen & ink or oil. Digital art is not accepted. Complete application and submit your artwork to your counselor to deliver to the local VFW Ladies Auxiliary chapter.

March 20 – Missouri Heart Institute Foundation: $1000 scholarships for a graduating senior planning to pursue a degree in a health career. Students must complete an application, B average in high school and provide a narrative summarizing personal attributes and goals. Applications available in the Counseling office or on KHS Counseling website.

March 23 – Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarship (due to the Adair Co Extension office by 3/23/12):

Due to the generosity of a donor, the Missouri 4-H Foundation is offering approximately 56 college scholarships ($500-$2500). 4-H members who are current high school seniors AND former 4-Hers who are college students are eligible to apply. High School applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated leadership and financial need. The scholarship guidelines and application available on the Missouri

4-H website at www.4h.missouri.edu/recognition/ or stop by the Counseling office for a paper application. Applications must be submitted to you local Extension office by the March 23^rd deadline

March 23 – Missouri Women’s Golf Association & Missouri Women’s Golf Education Association: A scholarship established to recognize a female high school senior for her golf achievements, overall academic record and community service. If you are already receiving a full collegiate scholarship you will not be eligible. Applications available in the Counseling office, KHS website, or visit www.mowomensga.org/

March 23 – Missouri Insurance Education Foundation: $1500 scholarships awarded to seniors planning to pursue a degree in insurance, risk management, actuarial science or a related course of study. Applicants must attend an accredited Missouri college or university full time. Applications must be typed, provide a letter of application, one letter of recommendation and a transcript required. Applications are available in the counseling office, on Counseling website or visit www.mief.org

March 26 – Missouri University of Science and Technology, Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Building Better Men Scholarship: Two $500 scholarships to any non-Greek male planning to attend MO S&T, Rolla. Applications will be considered based on academic achievement, leadership and service experiences, athletic, community or extracurricular. Applicants being considered will be contacted for phone interview as advanced. Applications available in the Counseling office or at school website.

March 27 - Adair/Schuyler County Farm Bureau: $250 scholarship for an area senior planning to pursue post-secondary education in any career field. Applicants must have maintained minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate leadership & integrity, and their family must be current members of Adair-Schuyler County Farm Bureau. Applications are available in the Counseling office or on the KHS Counseling website.

March 30 – Ray Klinginsmith Rotary Scholarship: 4 scholarships in the amounts of $500-$750 each. Applicants must demonstrate a basic knowledge and value of service with an essay addressing “Service Above Self” in their daily life and how this concept plays a part in their future. Applicants will be considered based on school and community activity experience, leadership/officer positions, academic achievement, merit and extenuating circumstances. Applications available in the Counseling office or Counseling website.

March 31 - U.S. Bank scholarship: 40 $1000 scholarships awarded. Apply online starting October 1, 2011. Visit http://www.usbank.com/student-lending/scholarship.html for more information and application. This is a drawing - be sure to apply!

April 9 – Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science: $1000 scholarship for tuition to Merrell University in Moberly or Jefferson City. Upon completion of 1500 clock hours in Cosmetology, Hairdressing & Manicuring at Moberly or 1200 clock hours in Esthetics in Jefferson City, the recipient will receive this scholarship for tuition. Applicants must submit application, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, demonstrate good character and participate in an interview. Applications available in the Counseling office and must be submitted to your counselor by April 9^th in order to be mailed and received by April 15. To apply to Merrell University visit www.merrelluniversity.edu.

April 15 – American Legion Scholarships: All applications must be submitted to your counselor by April 15 in order to be mailed and received by April 20^th. Visit www.missourilegion.org to print scholarship application or pick up an application in the Counseling office.

Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund: 2 scholarships of $1000. One presented to a male student who has attended a full session of the American Legion Boys State of Missouri or a full session of the Department’s Cadet Patrol Academy. The Second scholarship is awarded to a female student 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 available in the guidance office.

M.D. “Jack” Murphy Memorial nurses Training Fund: $750 award is given for two successive semesters ($375 per semester) and by application can be extended for two additional semesters. This award is available to any student training to be a Registered Nurse, and may be used their freshman or subsequent college years. Student must be in the top 40% of their class or have a “C” or equivalent standing from their last college or university semester. Applications are available in the guidance office.

Joseph J. Frank Scholarship: Five awards of $500 are given annually to individuals who are descendants of a veteran. Applicant must have attended a full 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. Applications are available in the guidance office.

Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship: Two awards of $500 are given annually. Eligible 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. Applications are available in the guidance office.

Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship: Two $500 awards are given annually to a student planning on obtaining a degree in education. 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 (5) submit an essay of 500 words or less on the subject: In your opinion, what was the most significant world event of 2011/2012? Applications are available in the guidance office.

Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship: One $500 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.

April 30 – David G. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund: $300 scholarship available to students who have participated in basketball for 2 or more years during high school, plan on attending a two or four year college/university, have achieved an overall 3.0 GPA, and students must demonstrate financial need. To access an application go to www.gkccf.org/scholarships. Additional Scholarship opportunities also available through this foundation, visit their website soon.

June 1 – Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Students accepted in a nursing program approved by the MO State Board of Nursing may be eligible for a $2500-$5000 possible forgiveness loan if considering working in rural or underserved areas. Download an application at http://health.mo.gov/living/families/primarycare/healthprofloans/index.php and submit prior to June 30, 2012.