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February Scholarships

  1. Deadline: February 14, 2025. Missouri Corn Scholarship. For high school seniors and college juniors. Applicants must be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area. You must be pursuing a degree in agronomy or a related agriculture field. Application can be found online at http://www.mocorn.org/resources/education/scholarships/. 

  2. Deadline: February 15, 2025. Missouri STEM Signing Day Scholarship. For Missouri High School seniors as they make their commitments to study a STEM field in a 4 year or 2 year college or technical school. Missouri STEM Signing Day will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025. You must submit an application on MyScholarship Central website, the following link has more information and will take you to the application: https://mochamber.com/uncategorized/stem-signing-day/.

  3. Deadline: February 15, 2025. MFA Foundation Scholarship. Applicant must be a child or grandchild (including step) of a member of MFA Agri Services Centers, MFA Oil Company Bulk Plants, or qualified customers of other MFA agencies. Applications will be submitted online at www.mfafoundation.com or you can contact the local store to get instructions. 

  4. Deadline: February 15, 2025. VFW Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship. For students who are a current VFW Auxiliary Member, Spouse of a current member, son or daughter of a current member and wish to pursue a college degree or career direction at a vocation/technical school. Applications are available online at: https://vfwauxiliary.org/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-Continuing-Education-Scholarship-PRINTABLE.pdf 

  5. Deadline: February 28, 2025. Kiwanis Club of Sikeston, Missouri. For a Sikeston High School senior who will be enrolled full time in a college or university. The scholarship is granted based upon financial need and scholastic ability. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page. 

March

  1. Deadline: March 1, 2025. 2024 Horatio Alger Scholarship. For high school students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree. There are multiple scholarships to apply for. For more information and to apply go to: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/?_location=missouri

  2. Deadline: March 1, 2025. MAMIC Scholarship.  The Missouri Association of Mutual Insurance Companies is awarding 24-$1000 scholarships to Missouri high school seniors. Applicant must be accepted or attending an accredited college, university, community college or vocational school within the state of Missouri. Consideration will be given to need, grades, activities, and essay. Applications are available online at: https://www.mamic.net/scholarships/

  3. Deadline: March 1, 2025. FCS Financial Scholarship. For Missouri high school seniors whose parents or grandparents are customers of FCS Financial. More information and the application can be found online at www.myfcsfinancial.com.

  4. Deadline: March 1, 2025. The Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri, Inc.  One application for 3 separate scholarships.  The application is located online at http://momason.org/scholarships/ or go to this website for information on each scholarship: https://momason.org/scholarships/.

  1. Masonic Merit Scholarship ,

  2. Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship  .

  1. Samuel Smith Stewart Masonic Scholarship 

  1. Deadline: March 5, 2025. Southeast Missouri Superintendents Association Scholarship Application. Award is $750.  For high school seniors enrolled in a school district that is a member of the Southeast Missouri Superintendents Association. Must be planning to enroll in an undergraduate program for the upcoming fall semester as a first year freshman. Must intend to teach K-12 upon completion of an undergraduate program. The application is a fillable form that can not be saved, so print your completed form if you want a copy for your records. The fillable application can be found on the Class of 2025 google classroom page. 

  2. Deadline: March 7, 2025. MOACAC Braxton Rethwisch Scholarship. The Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling (MOACAC) offers this scholarship to high school seniors who have a 2.5 GPA or higher and must be enrolled as a full-time student at a MOACAC member postsecondary institutions. Information about the scholarship can be online on the My Scholarship Central website: https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/2492

  3. Deadline: March 7, 2025. 2025 Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship. The applicant must be planning on a major in an area that will lead to a career in banking. You can find a fillable application online online at: https://www.mobankers.com/MBA/About_MBA/Missouri_Bankers_Foundation/S/MBA/AboutMBA/MissouriBankersFoundation/Scholarships.aspx?hkey=991c5840-d511-4eb3-9098-e786b38e5b29

  4. Deadline: March 8, 2025. Missouri Women’s Golf Education Association Scholarship. Open to all female Missouri residents. Scholarships are given in recognition of her overall academic record, community service activities, leadership, and golf experience. For more information go to https://s3.hatchbuck.com/MediaFiles/d2a09e357d7a2afd8854a95e4f16f6e5f8f7f4a22a2045ea9fcfd5ddb3c5aa53.pdf

  5. Deadline: March 8, 2025. National Stars and Stripes Museum/Library Scholarship. Applicants must be a high school senior, must have plans to study history, journalism, education or a related field at an accredited college or university during the 2025-2026 school year, and must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Applications are available outside the counselor’s office. 

  6. Deadline: March 10, 2025. Bob Depro Scholarship. For SHS seniors who will be enrolled full time in an accredited college,university, or technical school. Applicants must be of good moral character, have a need for financial assistance, have completed a minimum of 50 service hours and have demonstrated scholastic ability. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page.

  7. Deadline: March 12, 2025. Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship. For female students who are planning to attend college, this scholarship is based on leadership, academics and community service. A 500 work essay is required. The scholarship is located on My Scholarship Central or to apply go to:  http://bit.ly/molegwomen

  8. Deadline: March 14, 2025. SEMO Area Unit Retired Teachers and School Personnel Scholarship. Applicants must be a senior planning to purse an undergraduate degree in education. Applications can be found outside the counselor’s office. 

  9. Deadline: March 15, 2025. Horatio Alger Career & Tech Education Scholarships. There are multiple scholarships available with different criteria. Click on this link for the application and more information: https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/

  10. Deadline: March 15, 2025. Charles E. Kruse Agricultural Scholarship. Applicants must be Missouri residents and they, their parents, or guardians must hold a current Farm Bureau membership in Missouri. Student must be declaring a major in the agriculture field. Applications are available online at https://mofb.org/scholarships-and-grants/charles-e-kruse/.

  11. Deadline: March 15, 2025. Hagan Scholarship- Spring Application. Must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA, plan to enroll in an eligible four year not for profit college or university, adjusted gross income must be reported on 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes and must not have exceeded $100,000. For more eligibility information and the application, go to:  https://haganscholarships.org/application/.

  12. Deadline: March 15, 2025. Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship. Must be a graduating high school senior enrolling in geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering. Upon successful completion of first year studies and other criteria established by Shell, the recipient may be eligible to apply to receive a four-year renewable award of $5,000 annually. Applications can be found by going to: http://www.shell.us/careers/students-and-graduates/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities-for-high-school-seniors.html

  13. Deadline: March 15, 2025. Farm Credit SEMO Scholarship. Farm Credit SEMO is offering $1500 scholarships to high school graduates who plan to major and pursue a career in agriculture. They must reside in a county where Farm Credit SEMO operates. The application can be found online at:https://farmcreditsemo.com/about-us/scholarship-program 

  14. Deadline: March 15, 2025. Southeast Region Student Scholarship. For seniors who are members of the SHS FTA. Must be enrolled as a full-time student at a Missouri College or university in the fall. Applications can be found online at: https://msta.org/Regions/Southeast-Region/SE-STudent-Scholarship

  15. Deadline: March 16, 2025. Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships. Complete the Universal application to see if you qualify for any of their scholarships they offer. Award amounts and criteria vary by scholarship. Click on this link that will take you to the scholarship program criteria page and read through the directions: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cfozarks.org%2fresources%2fscholarship-criteria&c=E,1,GRlzYD0ZMRBRBhM6tFyMxhZV_eTICNoORUi2lDzFkmDfwK0W2XU_B2T-zr9k2xWrB8nP2Nq7SdtNbylfiI9bH6KPooCA8pHMCC0fptk-VKvogJoVLea1tlSu&typo=1&ancr_add=1

  16. Deadline: March 28, 2025. H. Garwood Sharp, Jr. and Ruth Felker Sharp Scholarship. To provide assistance to SHS seniors desiring to attend a college, university, or technical school.. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page.

  17. Deadline: March 28, 2025. Sikeston Community Teachers Association. Applicants must be a SHS Senior who plans to major in Education, must have 3.0 GPA or higher, supply an ACT score, and good character. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page.

  18. Deadline: March 28, 2025. Matt Barnes Memorial Scholarship. For students accepted for enrollment and who will be in regular full-time attendance at a public college or university. Award is $500. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page. 

  19. Deadline: March 28, 2025. Bruce Hampton Memorial Scholarship. For students accepted for enrollment and who will be in regular full-time attendance at a public college or university located in the state of Missouri. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page.

  20. Deadline: March 28, 2025. Daughters of Sunset Scholarship. Must be a Sikeston High School senior who has been accepted/enrolled in a college/university, must enroll as a full time student with 12 hours or more,  and must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page.

  21. Deadline: March 28, 2025. Joseph J. Mayer Education Trust. For Sikeston High School seniors who plan to attend a college or technical school. Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, good character, talents and test scores. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page.

  22. Deadline:March 28, 2025. Imogene Ruth Albritton Mayer Education Trust. For Sikeston High School seniors who plan to attend a college or technical school in Missouri. Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, good character, talents and test scores. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page.

  23. Deadline: March 28, 2025. Paul and Regina Meyer Scholarship Trust. For Sikeston High School graduates who will be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program at any accredited college or university in Missouri. Scholarships will be awarded with preference to financial need then scholastic ability. The recipient must be of good moral character. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page.

  24. Deadline: March 28, 2025. Vaughn Investments & Properties Scholarship. For SHS seniors who are pursuing a continued education in a trade/technical school. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page.

  25. Deadline: March 28, 2025. Mary Margaret Story Yarbrough Memorial Scholarship. Must be a graduating senior girl at SHS, must have participated in extracurricular activities, be a good citizen, and have a B average. Applications are located outside the counselor’s office, on google classroom as a fillable application and on the Your29 scholarship page.

  26. Deadline: March 31, 2025. Sikeston R-6 Grow Your Own Teacher “Murray Sullivan Scholarship” . (2) $500 renewable scholarships. Requirements to apply: Must be a Sikeston High School senior, Must be a member of the Grow Your Own Teachers program, Must be planning to enroll full time in an undergraduate program for the upcoming fall semester and major in education, and Must intend to teach pre-k through 12 upon completion of an undergraduate program. Application available on the Your29 website. Click on this link to apply: https://app.your29.com/share-opportunity?opportunity=dd421abf-13c5-4399-918b-53469e110cfc

  27. Deadline: March 31, 2025. $2500 College Raptor Scholarship. For more information go to: https://www.collegeraptor.com/2500scholarship

  28. Deadline: March 31, 2025. Lighthouse Guild Scholarship Program. For college bound high school and graduate students who are legally blind. Apply online at lighthouseguild.org/scholarships

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April

  1. Deadline: April 1, 2025. Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship. Applicants must be a Highway Crossroads Credit Union member. Students or parents can all apply for membership, the application is simple, look on their website. Once membership is established, you can apply for this scholarship. This is a $10,000 scholarship. For membership information, click on the link: https://mycrossroadscu.com/. For scholarship application, click on this link: https://www.highwayhero.org/scholarship

  2. Deadline: April 3, 2025. Scott County Farm Bureau Scholarship. For seniors to use for tuition, fees, book supplies, and equipment required for the course(s) of agricultural pursuits or other trades and professions necessary to the rural community. Application is outside the counselor’s office.

  3. Deadline: April 4, 2025. American Legion Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship. Award is based on financial need, participation in athletics, participation in school activities/clubs, volunteer work, exceptional leadership qualities, high moral standards and extreme patriotism. Must be attending a Missouri school. Only one student from our high school can be selected. Applications are available outside the counselor’s office and must be submitted to Mrs. Thornbrough by the deadline listed above.

  4. Deadline: April 15, 2025. Insuring Rural Communities Scholarship. Must be planning to enroll in a certificate program, associate’s or bachelor’s degree program at an accredited, non-profit college or university. Must be pursuing a course of study in information technology, healthcare, or risk management. Must demonstrate a significant financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Must have a 2.0 GPA. Applications are available online at https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/3996

  5. Deadline: April 15, 2025. Ava’s Grace Scholarship Foundation Application.  This scholarship benefits students who have or have had an incarcerated parent or primary caregiver. Visit avasgrace.org or https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/2301.

  6. Deadline:  April 20, 2025.  American Legion Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship. Must be a member of the American Legion Family, i.e., Legion Member, Auxiliary member, S.A.L. Member, or a descendant or any member thereof.  Applications are available outside the counselor’s office.

  7. Deadline: April 20, 2025. American Legion Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship. Must be planning on majoring in education. Must be the descendent of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the U.S. Applications are available outside the counselor’s office.

  8. Deadline: April 20. 2025. American Legion Joseph J. Frank Scholarship. Must have attended a full session of Missouri Boys/Girls State, must be the descendent of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the U.S. Applications are available outside the counselor’s office.

  9. Deadline: April 20, 2025. American Legion Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund. Must have attended Missouri Boys or Girls State or Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy. Must be the descendent of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the U.S. Applications are available outside the counselor’s office.

  10. Deadline:  April 20, 2025. American Legion M.D. Jack Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund. Must be planning on a career as a Registered Nurse and must have graduated in the top forty percent of their high school class. Must be a descendent of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard. Applications are available outside the counselor’s office. 

June

  1. Deadline: June 1, 2025. ACF Visionary Scholarship. 5 awards are given out ranging from $1000 to $2500. Click on this link for details and to apply: https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/

 

 

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