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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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The Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Due: 6/30/2025
No Essay
$10,000
Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund
Due: Varies
No Recommendations Required
$500
The Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund is a joint partnership between LNESC & Macy's to provide financial resources to deserving students facing economic hardship and immediate monetary need that, if not met, could result in an inability to complete classes or a degree program. Emergency financial need resulting from the following will qualify students for funding: change in family income/support; loss of job; death of an immediate family member; natural disaster; pending eviction or home foreclosure; burglary; or fire. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and in good standing. For consideration, applicants must submit their college transcript, including proof of full-time enrollment and cumulative GPA; and budget information detailing the amount of funds requested along with supporting documentation. Applications will be considered until all funds have been awarded. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Bruce T. Hall Scholarship Fund
Due: 5/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount varies
The Bruce T. Hall Scholarship Fund is for students in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area pursuing an advanced degree in Social Work. Applicants must be at least 5 years into their career and have returned to college to obtain their advanced degree pursuing their degree program at a college or university in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, defined by Clay, Cass, Jackson and Cass counties in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas. Preference is given to students who are in good standing with the Episcopal Church. It is not a requirement to be considered. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund - High School Students
Due: 5/1/2025
No Essay
No Transcripts Required
$1,000
The Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund for high school students aims to commemorate Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia's commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students in need. Applicants must be going into or attending a private high school in the Greater Kansas City area (Clay, Jackson and Platte Counties in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas). Preference will be given to students who are members of Christ Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, members of the First Haitian Fellowship at Christ Presbyterian Church or students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School. The scholarship is not automatically renewable. To reapply, complete the application by the deadline each year. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from a person unrelated to the applicant who has known them well. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Ruth Marie Park Scholarship Fund for Advancement in Healthcare
Due: 5/31/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount varies
The Ruth Marie Park Scholarship Fund for Advancement in Healthcare aims to provide scholarships to non-traditional students who are currently professionals in the healthcare field and pursuing advancement or, non-traditional students who are aspiring to attain credentials for entry into the professional healthcare field. For purposes of the scholarship, a non-traditional student is defined as a person who has been out of high school for at least two years prior to applying for the scholarship. Applicants must be accepted into an accredited healthcare program within a public or private, nonprofit, educational institution. Two letters of recommendation are required for application. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Zach Myers Memorial Firefighter Scholarship
Due: 6/30/2025
No min. GPA Required
$1,000
The purpose of the Zach Myers Memorial Firefighter Scholarship is to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from high school(s) located within Johnson County, Kansas, who are planning to attend an accredited school or certification program for the purpose of receiving Firefighter I & II certifications, and/or EMS certification at or above the level of Emergency Medical Technician. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited public or proprietary institution. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from the following persons (no relatives): Explorer Post advisor, high school representative (principal or academic advisor), or community representative. Priority will be given to students in the following order: (1) Members of the Fire Explorer Post 2884. (2) Graduating seniors from any high school in Olathe, KS. (3) Graduating seniors from any high school in Johnson County, KS. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Bruce Culley and Linda Larkins Scholarship Fund
Due: 5/1/2025
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$3,600
The Bruce Culley and Linda Larkins Scholarship Fund was established to support students that graduated from a school district in the Northland (Liberty, North Kansas City and Park Hill School Districts) and plan to attend a Metropolitan Community College. Preference will be for students attending the Maplewoods campus. Students should be average or above average GPA (2.5 or higher) who are willing to work hard to improve and maintain grades. Students must have overcome challenges due to circumstances beyond their control (family environment, health issues, and economic conditions). Students should believe that hard work and effort in school provides upward mobility and economic opportunities in a democratic society. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund
Due: 5/1/2025
No Essay
No Transcripts Required
$1,000
The Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund aims to commemorate Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia's commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students in need. Applicants must be graduating High School Senior in the Greater Kansas City area who intend to continue their education at a two or four year college/university or a technical school. Student interviews may also be required. Preference will be given to students who are members of Christ Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, members of the First Haitian Fellowship at Christ Presbyterian Church or students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School. The scholarship is not automatically renewable. To reapply, please complete the renewal application by the deadline each year. Three letters of recommendation are required from a person unrelated to the applicant who has known the applicant well. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Dwain and Polly Wright Educational Scholarship Fund
Due: 5/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$500
The Dwain and Polly Wright Educational Scholarship Fund was established by the family of John Dwain Wright and Lillian Pauline (Polly) Wright in memory of their faithful support of Macon Public Schools and their belief in the limitless ability of Macon High School students. The scholarship was established to provide support to graduating high school students pursuing a post-secondary education. Applicants must have completed at least two English, Language Art History or Vocational classes. Applicants must submit recommendations from at least three current Macon High School faculty or staff members on the basis of citizenship, courtesy to others, and active support for their school. Preference will be given to students pursuing vocational or technical training or a degree in English or Language Art History. Two students will be awarded; one for the Dwain Wright Scholarship for vocational students going to college or trade school, and one for the Polly Wright Scholarship for college-bound students majoring in English. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
James R. Goheen Scholarship
Due: 5/1/2025
No Essay
No Transcripts Required
Amount varies
The James R. Goheen Scholarship will be awarded to qualified High School Senior to attend post-secondary programs. Applicants must be High School Senior preparing to graduate from one of the high schools within Unified District No. 500 in Kansas City, KS. Each applicant who meets the requirements will be considered for an award based upon the Advisory Committee's assessment of the following factors: Leadership potential; School and community involvement; Financial need will be considered but will not be the determinate factor; Academic performance will be considered but not the determinate factor. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from one of their high school Teaching, counselor or employer. The letter must describe the applicant's strengths and weaknesses. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
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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