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Guidance and Counseling Center
Mrs. Kaitlyn Vandivert
(660)872-6813 ext. 242
kvandivert@rhsk12.org

Please ask Mrs. Vandivert for help if you need assistance completing scholarship applications!

  • MyMO  still has availability for the Class of 2026! MyMO is a scholarship promise program to help put your 9th grade families from low income backgrounds on the pathway to plan, prepare and save for post-secondary education. 

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FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

 

The 2024-2025 FAFSA will be available January 1, 2024, at

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Priority Deadline - February 1, 2024

Some schools and states have limited funds.  Do not delay!  Apply today!

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The Elks National Foundation awards 500 four-year scholarships to high school seniors nationwide through its Most Valuable Student Scholarship contest.

Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.

The Show-Me Chapter offers a $2000 scholarship for a high school senior, or undergraduate, planning to major in conservation or a natural resources-related field.  This is an essay contest.

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The Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship covers tuition and fees for high school students taking dual credit or dual enrollment coursework from an approved provider. 

This application is the standard application for all Mizzou scholarships.

Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service.

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives.

The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the Horatio Alger Endowment Fund and the generosity of Association Chairman Emeritus and Endowment Fund President Walter Scott, Jr.  Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.​

Each year, the Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council will award seven deserving college juniors and high school seniors $1000 scholarships. Applications for the 2019 program will be posted no later than Dec. 15, 2020.

The Soy Scholarship is a $7,000 one-time scholarship award presented to a current, eligible high school senior planning to pursue a degree in agriculture at an accredited college or university. The student must be a child or grandchild of a current ASA member, maintain successful academic progress and be in good standing with the college or university to receive the full amount of the scholarship. High school seniors may apply online Oct. 17-Dec. 31, 2022.

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Need-based and merit-based scholarships; Must have an ACT score of 23 and GPA of 3.5 or higher to apply. Must fill out the 2022-2023 FAFSA using 2020 tax documents before submitting an application. 

Students should be graduating seniors with a 3.0 on 4.0 scale or equivalent grade point average. Students must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education.  Students must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports. A copy of the current hunting license is required.

Deliver applications to:

Chapter name: Grand River Gobblers

Contact name: Quentin Willis

Ag-Power/John Deere located at 607 South 30th Street, Bethany, MO 64424

The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; US students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program; and US citizens attending schools overseas.

 

Scholar-link is the creation of The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. to centralize scholarships in Northwest Missouri. High School students use an online application which determines their eligibility for regional scholarships.

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Applicants must be Missouri residents from any county or city in the state who are or plan to be enrolled as an undergraduate at a Missouri college or university in the chosen discipline of study.  Preference will be given to individuals with a demonstrated financial need. 

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To be considered for a variety of scholarships awarded by individual campus departments, students are encouraged to complete the Standard Scholarship application each year. These scholarships are funded by our Northwest Foundation, departments, and private donors. The Standard Scholarship Application is available September 1 through February 1, award decisions are made during the month of February, and awarded scholarships are distributed the following academic year. Students can complete the application by logging into to CatPAWS, click the Student tab, and then select the Standard Scholarship Application box.

​A private scholarship for students eligible for the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program. Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis and at the discretion of the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation in accordance with program rules and applicable law. All scholarship applications will be considered, provided that funding designated for this program remains available. Eligibility criteria for the state’s Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program by having an Expected Family Contribution of 12,000 or less as determined on the FAFSA and earned a cumulative 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

The Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship covers tuition and fees for high school students taking dual credit or dual enrollment coursework from an approved provider. 

Graduate and undergraduate students who complete the General Scholarship Application requirements by the deadline will be considered for over 250 scholarships offered by the Missouri Western State University Foundation.  Students must be accepted to MWSU to be able to apply for the competitive scholarship.

Freshman Scholarships and Foundational scholarships. You must be admitted to MSU in order to access and complete this scholarship application. This one application will apply you toward nearly 1,000 different scholarships.

The applicant must be pursuing a degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Fisheries, Ecology, Agriculture, Criminal Justice or a field of study closely related to the preceding subjects.​

Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members.

Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, be a United State citizen, be sponsored by a current NTCA- The Rural Broadband Association member, be accepted by an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school, have at least a C grade point average, and express interest to return to a rural community following graduation.

The scholarship may be used to pursue any course of study that leads toward an academic degree such as Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Associate’s Degree at an accredited college or university. The scholarship will be paid directly to the school and applied toward tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment. Recipients must be enrolled in school full time by Sept. 1 or the funds will be allocated to the runner-up.­

Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, be accepted by an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, trade school or other post-secondary institution, Have at least a C grade point average, and have a parent or legal guardian who is an active GRM Networks member in good standing at the application deadline.

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A private scholarship for students eligible for the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program. Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis and at the discretion of the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation in accordance with program rules and applicable law. All scholarship applications will be considered, provided that funding designated for this program remains available. Eligibility criteria for the state’s Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program by having an Expected Family Contribution of 12,000 or less as determined on the FAFSA and earned a cumulative 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

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Members of the Women Legislators of Missouri sponsor this scholarship program for young women graduating high school in Missouri. This is a one time $1,000 scholarship.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be:

  • Female

  • Missouri resident

  • Current high school senior

  • Graduating from a public high school, private high school or home school in Missouri this year

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If you are currently enrolled, or will soon enroll, in a welding program or a related field, then consider applying for our scholarships. Scholarships are available for students attending trade schools, community colleges, and four-year universities. An AWS Foundation scholarship can be the extra push that helps you fulfill your goals!

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Scholar-link is the creation of The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. to centralize scholarships in Northwest Missouri. High School students use an online application which determines their eligibility for regional scholarships.

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Missouri Courage Scholarship (MCS) and our partner organizations award scholarships to graduating seniors from Missouri high schools pursuing higher education. Applications will be comprehensively evaluated on a variety of metrics including academic achievement, school involvement, community engagement, diversity, demonstrations of courage, and commitment to enhancing the lives of LGBTQ individuals and working toward social justice. Scholarships are paid directly to the accredited college/university/vocational school of their choice, where they must be enrolled as a full-time student. Applicants' information will only be shared with scholarship committee members of MCS and partner organizations.

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Project 21 2023 Scholarship Program provides students an opportunity to disseminate their message by writing an article or creating a poster or video addressing the issue of underage gambling. Project 21 Scholarships will be awarded for 2023 as follows: One $2,500.00 First Prize, and Three $1,500.00 Second Prizes. This is not an online application. Must be mailed and received in Jefferson City by the due date.

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The scholarship program began in 2004 to support higher education for children or grandchildren of FCSF customers. Each year up to 35 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each are provided to eligible Missouri high school seniors. You must be a child or grandchild of an FCS Financial customer to be eligible for this scholarship. Additionally, students who are a relative of a director or an employee or who are receiving a full-ride scholarship are not eligible to receive the FCS Financial scholarship.

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The issuance of these scholarships is conditioned on enrollment as a full time student (taking at least 12 credit hours per semester or term leading to a degree) at an accredited 2-4 year college or university located in the United States. Selection of scholarship recipients will be based on scholastic performance and aptitude.

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The Foundation for State Technical College of Missouri manages over 30 private scholarships sponsored exclusively for students attending State Tech.​

 

This scholarship program is a tribute to the late Bill and Mary Russell. This scholarship provides financial assistance for those pursuing educational opportunities toward a career in nursing or a health care field. Recipients must be accepted and enrolled in at least 12 hours of study for a regular semester or equivalent full-time status in an approved nursing or health-related program.
Pre-health programs are not eligible.

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Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. Applicants must fulfill the following criteria: have completed high school by spring, be enrolled in a 2 year or less career or technical degree/certificate program in Fall that will lead to employment, attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution, demonstrate financial need (must be Pell Grant eligible), be under the age of 30, and be a United States citizen.

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​The MAMIC Scholarship program is an opportunity for the members and the association to give back to our communities in Missouri. Each year MAMIC awards 24 scholarships to graduating Missouri high school seniors planning to attend a Missouri college, university, community college, or vocational school. 

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Recipients must be Missouri residents and they, their parent(s), or guardians must hold a current Missouri Farm Bureau membership. They also must be a high school senior enrolling in a 4-year college or university with a declared major in an agricultural field and enrolled in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded.

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BTC Bank and its nonprofit organization, BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp., are proud to offer two scholarships to high school seniors within the BTC Bank market area. These scholarships were established to help prepare the next generation of our community leaders.​

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The Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri scholarship program awards $3,500.00 annually. One applicant is chosen from each of the Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri branch locations. The recipients will be chosen on academic achievement, community activities and leadership, and school activities and leadership, not financial need. Each recipient will received a $500 scholarship upon completion of their first semester of further education. 

Individuals with parents, siblings or grandparents working for Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri are not eligible to apply. 

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Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture awards four $500 scholarships annually to students pursuing a degree or appropriate certification in fields related to and supportive of agriculture. This includes, but is not limited to: 1) Heavy Equipment Operations; 2) Electronics; 3) Welding; and 4) Diesel and Farm Machinery Repair.

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The Sallie Mae Fund will award (25) $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year degree professional certificate, or vocational training program. Seniors who excel inside and outside of the classroom and demonstrate financial need.

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To be considered for a foundation scholarship you must complete and submit the application for admissions, submit a transcript, and FAFSA.​​​​​

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This one application form is used for all the scholarships listed below. Scholarship funds may be used at an accredited technical School, specialty school, two-year college, or four-year university.  Even if you are undecided at this time, you may still apply for scholarships.  The money will be awarded to you AFTER you start attending classes in the fall & spring. Alternate recipients may also be selected, so if your plans change, the award may be given to someone else.

  1. Clara Opdyke Tripp Memorial Scholarship – One $100 award to a selected RHS senior.   Based on financial need, cooperation, integrity, respect for others, appreciation for excellence, scholarship, and leadership.  The scholarship is funded by interest earned from an investment established by the Opdyke-Tripp Family with several family members who graduated from Ridgeway High School.

  2. Slade Purdun Memorial Scholarship – One $500 award to a selected RHS senior.  Based on good moral character, academics, leadership, and activity participation in the school & community.   Slade was an elementary student at Ridgeway R-V when cancer took his life.  The scholarship was established by his family.

  3. Jenkins Family Scholarship – One $500 award to a selected RHS senior.  Based on leadership, character, and demonstrated team work.  The scholarship is sponsored by the Jenkins Family with several siblings who graduated from Ridgeway High School.

  4. McIntosh Family Scholarship – One $500 (or two $250) awards to a selected RHS senior.  This local scholarship fund was established by the family of Ila June and Roy McIntosh who were both employed at Ridgeway School, valued education, and wanted to help students from this community reach their goals for a successful life.   Interest earned from an investment is awarded as a scholarship to a graduating RHS senior based on financial need and scholastic ability.

  5. Ridgeway Honor Society Scholarship – One $250 award to a selected senior expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year. Must be an active member in good standing of the Ridgeway Honor Society, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local organization. Must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited 2-year, 4 year or vocational/trade school.

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The Harrison County Farm Bureau is pleased to award two $500 scholarships for a Harrison County high school senior that plans to attend college or a technical school. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Essay required.

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The Harrison County Community Hospital Foundation awards a $1,000 college scholarship to a student who participated in the
Foundation's Health Careers Boot Camp. Students must be a senior in high school or currently enrolled in a program studying medicine, nursing, or an allied health profession (such as laboratory science, pharmacy, radiology technology, rehabilitation therapy, or respiratory therapy).

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The Harrison County Community Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation award $1,000 college scholarships to students planning to study medicine, nursing, or an allied health profession (such as laboratory science, pharmacy, radiology technology, rehabilitation therapy, or respiratory therapy).
Applicants must be a senior in a high school in Harrison County, Missouri. 

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This scholarship will be awarded to a senior graduating in 2023 from one of the following counties: Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, Wayne, Appanoose, Ringgold, Union, Mercer, Harrison or Marion and will be entering a college or technical training program in the accredited health career field.​ 

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The Marilyn Henry-Flesher Scholarship focus is on those entering the education field. Preference is given to those entering the field of Early Childhood Education. The scholarship areas reviewed include, but are not limited to the following: Academic Accomplishments, Community Service, and Financial Need. Applicants must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 and must be accepted as a full time student at a college, university, or trade school program for the upcoming academic semester.

 

Several scholarship opportunities. Eligibility requirements- Missouri resident, descendent of a veteran, unmarried, under the age of 21, ​

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​The Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors awards annual scholarships up to $1,000 each, to up to four full-time students. Both men and women, attending a vocational/technical school, and pursuing a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair, are eligible to apply. The recipients will be chosen based on their interest in entering one of these fields of study, upon completion of their certificate or associates degree. Selection is based on the individual’s general aptitude and personal traits that are conducive to success in these fields of study.

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Northwest Missouri State Fair Scholarship - Due to Mrs. Booth May 1, 2023

Bethany Fair Inc. is able to offer two $250 scholarships this year! 

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Smithfield Hog Production Community Scholarship- Due May 15, 2023

The $500 Smithfield Hog Production Missouri Community Scholarships will be awarded to students graduating in 2023 from a high school in a county in which Smithfield Hog Production Missouri has company-owned or contract operations. Since 2002, Smithfield Foods has been proud to provide educational scholarships to the children and dependent grandchildren of our full-time and retired employees.

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