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What are Missouri scholarships?
Missouri scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Missouri or looking to go to school in Missouri. Missouri scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Missouri scholarships
Before you apply for Missouri scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Missouri scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Missouri scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Missouri scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Missouri scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Missouri scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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Scholarships for Missouri
ARRL Foundation Inc. PHD Amateur Radio Association Scholarsh
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
$1,000
The PHD Amateur Radio Association Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Amateur Radio License Class. Students at any institution are eligible. Students may be the child of a deceased radio amateur. The applicant must be holding an amateur radio license for at least one year. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
Bright Flight Program
Due: 7/31/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$3,000
Program encourages top-ranked high school seniors to attend approved Missouri post-secondary schools. Must be a Missouri resident and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must have a composite score on the ACT or SAT in the top 5 percent of all Missouri students taking those tests. Students with scores in the top 3 percent are eligible for an annual award of up to $3000 (up to $1500 each semester). Students with scores in the top 4% and 5% are eligible for an annual award of up to $1000 (up to $500 each semester). Award amounts, and the availability of the award for students in the 4% and 5%, are subject to change based on the amount of funding allocated for the program in the legislative session. Applicant must also not be pursuing a degree or certificate in theology or divinity.
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Graduate Scholars
Due: 2/1/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
To apply for NAJA Scholarships, applicants must be working or planning to work directly with children. Applicants must be pursuing studies for one year in fields which address the special needs of children and youth. This includes, but is not limited to, Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Exceptional Children, Remedial Skills Development, Hearing Impaired, and Gifted & Talented. Scholarships are not awarded for graduate work in administration or general education. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc. for more information.
Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
$1,000
The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Amateur Radio License Class. Eligible fields of study are bachelor's degree or higher in electronics, communications, or related fields. Transcripts must include all semesters for which grades have been awarded. If the student is applying for graduate school assistance, high school transcripts are not necessary. The applicant must be holding an amateur radio license for at least one year. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship
Due: 4/20/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,000
The M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship 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. The scholarship may, by application, be extended for a second year. Basic criteria for the scholarship awards require the students to be under the age of 21, unmarried, and a descendant of a veteran with at least ninety days active service in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service. A photocopy of the veteran's DD 214, discharge or separation notice must accompany the scholarship application. Any additional requirements for each scholarship are on the reverse side of the application. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Missouri for more information.
Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship
Due: 2/1/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarship is for students enrolled in a manufacturing engineering, industrial technology or other manufacturing related program. First preference will be given to applicants who reside within the boundaries of St. Louis Chapter 17. Second preference will be given to applicants who reside within the state of Missouri.
Charles P. Bell Conservation Scholarships
Due: 1/31/2025
No min. GPA Required
$1,000
The Charles P. Bell Conservation Scholarships now include one graduate scholarship and one undergraduate scholarship. Graduate applicants must be enrolled in a field of study related to conservation, natural science or earth resources at an accredited college or university. Undergraduate applicants must have at least 60 credit hours and must be enrolled in an area related to conservation. Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in Missouri schools. Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation. References may be teachers, employers or persons who are personally acquainted with you but not related to you. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri Scholarship Pro
Due: 2/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
$750
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation.
Missouri Professional and Practical Nursing Student Loan Pro
Due: 3/15/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$5,000
The NSL Program is a competitive state program that awards funding to Missouri residents attending a Missouri institution pursuing education leading to careers as licensed practical nurses or professional nurses. Applicants must meet the qualifications associated with the program provisions and agree to work in a Missouri Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), upon completion of training. Students must be enrolled or accepted in an eligible nursing program in a Missouri institution leading to one of the degrees/licenses available on the scholarship's website. Applicants may also submit their applications and documents via fax, email, or mail.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Missouri scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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