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SCHOLARSHIPS by City in Southwest Missouri

Joplin MO – Spokane MO

This directory lists scholarship eligibility by “Residency” – the city where you live, and/or the high school or college you attend. At the end of this directory are “Scholarships available to ALL students living in Southwest Missouri.” Some scholarships have an application which can be downloaded, other applications can be obtained by contacting the person/educational institution as listed. See each individual scholarship application for specific submission/mailing instructions. (If a link to a scholarship application does not open the web page by clicking on the link provided, cut and paste the address into your web browser’s address bar.)

Please note all DEADLINE dates are not the same.

Cities included in this Directory

Joplin Koshkonong

Lakeland Lamar

Lawrence Lesterville

Liberal Licking

Lincoln (Benton Co) Lockwood

Logan-Rogersville Lutie

Mansfield Marion C Early (Morrisville)

Marionville Marshfield McDonald

Miller Monett

Mt Vernon Mtn Grove Mtn View

Myrtle Neosho

Niangua Nixa

Norwood Ozark

Pierce City Plato

Pleasant Hope Point Lookout Poplar Bluff Reeds Spring

Republic Salem

Sarcoxie Seneca

Seymour Sparta

Spokane

Joplin – see individual schools: public/private/parochial/colleges College Heights Christian School Name: Quigley Jasper County Christian Athlete Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirements: Graduating Seniors from any Jasper County public/private/parochial school: Carl Junction, Carthage, College Heights Christian, Jasper, Thomas Jefferson, Joplin, McAuley Regional, Sarcoxie & Webb City School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must be a student-athlete from Jasper County 2) Interested in pursuing a ministerial career

Deadline: March 6, 2008 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/

Joplin High School Name: Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship Fund Amount: $5,000.00 scholarship; if funds are available, can be renewed for three years with minimum 2.8 GPA Residency Requirements: Graduating seniors from public high schools in Barton County: Liberal, Golden City, & Lamar; Jasper County: Carl Junction, Carthage, Jasper, Joplin, Sarcoxie & Webb City; McDonald County; Newton County: Diamond, East Newton, Neosho & Seneca School: Must plan to attend an institution offering engineering disciplines not inferior to

the University of Missouri educational system Eligibility:

1) Must plan to work toward a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Micro-Biology or other product creating scientific disciplines as approved

2) High school transcript and test scores should indicate ability to successfully complete a rigorous course of study

3) Must enroll as a full-time student 4) Preference to applicants who demonstrate financial need; must provide FAFSA

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) form 5) Shall not receive or expect to receive a full-ride scholarship 6) Recipient shall not receive more than one additional scholarship, unless

approved by the scholarship administrating committee Deadline: March 6, 2008 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/

Name: Quigley Jasper County Christian Athlete Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirements: Graduating Seniors from any Jasper County public/private/parochial school: Carl Junction, Carthage, College Heights Christian, Jasper, Thomas Jefferson, Joplin, McAuley Regional, Sarcoxie & Webb City School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:



Name: Ann and Doug Sickles Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship, renewable if meet criteria Residency Requirement: Residents of Southwest MO; preference for Lawrence County applicants: Miller,

Pierce City, Marionville, Mt. Vernon, Aurora, and Verona School: Any accredited Missouri college or university Eligibility:

1) Non-traditional student (i.e. single parent, older student, returning student, etc.) 2) Health-related or social science major 3) Minimum 2.5 GPA


McAuley Regional High School Name: Quigley Jasper County Christian Athlete Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirements: Graduating Seniors from any Jasper County public/private/parochial school: Carl Junction, Carthage, College Heights Christian, Jasper, Thomas Jefferson, Joplin, McAuley Regional, Sarcoxie & Webb City School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:



Missouri Southern State University Name: Bill and Betty Kimberling Educational Scholarship Amount: $250.00 scholarship Residency Requirements: None School: College of the Ozarks, Drury University, Evangel University, Missouri Southern

State University, Southwest Baptist University and Missouri State University Eligibility:

1) Current sophomore or junior in a four-year undergraduate program 2) Declared major of psychology or social work 3) A 400-word or less statement “Why I chose my career field of interest” 4) Two letters of reference 5) Family members of committee are ineligible

Deadline: February 28, 2007 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Name: Quigley Jasper County Christian Athlete Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirements: Graduating Seniors from any Jasper County public/private/parochial school: Carl Junction, Carthage, College Heights Christian, Jasper, Thomas Jefferson, Joplin, McAuley Regional, Sarcoxie & Webb City School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:



Koshkonong Name: MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: Minimum $250.00 scholarship, based upon amount available to spend Residency Requirement: Wright County: Hartville, Marshfield, Mtn. Grove, Norwood; Douglas County: Ava; Ozark County: Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville, Lutie; Texas County: Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, Summersville; Howell County: Mtn. View, West Plains, Willow Springs; Shannon County: Winona, Eminence; Oregon County: Alton, Myrtle, Thayer, Koshkonong; Carter County: Ellsinore, Van Buren; Reynolds County: Bunker, Ellington, Lesterville (Preference to Carter and Reynolds County) School: Junior college working on A.A.; or four-year college offering criminal justice or law enforcement Eligibility:

1) Must be graduating senior from one of above cities/high schools 2) Preference to graduates of Zone 4 – Carter & Reynolds County 3) Must be pursuing career in criminal justice or law enforcement 4) High moral character and positive role model 5) Character and integrity

Deadline: March 16, 2008 Application: Contact Cathy M. Crowley, Committee Chr., HC3 Box 12, Ellsinore MO 63937

Lakeland

Name: Lakeland Viking Alumni Scholarship Amount: NO AWARD for 2008-09 Residency Requirement: Lakeland High School graduating senior School: Any 2 or 4-year college/university, vocational program or trade/technical school Eligibility:

1) 2.5 GPA 2) Extracurricular activities/leadership 3) Academic performance including ACT/SAT scores and attendance record 4) Community Service 5) Demonstrate financial need

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Lamar Name: Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship Fund Amount: $5,000.00 scholarship; if funds are available, can be renewed for three years with minimum 2.8 GPA Residency Requirements: Graduating seniors from public high schools in Barton County: Liberal, Golden City, & Lamar; Jasper County: Carl Junction, Carthage, Jasper, Joplin, Sarcoxie & Webb City; McDonald County; Newton County: Diamond, East Newton, Neosho & Seneca School: Must plan to attend an institution offering engineering disciplines not inferior to







Lawrence Name: Ann and Doug Sickles Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship, renewable if meet criteria Residency Requirement: Preference for Lawrence County: Aurora, Marionville, Miller, Mt. Vernon Pierce City & Verona or any Community Foundation Affiliate office School: Any accredited Missouri college or university Eligibility:



Lesterville Name: MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: Minimum $250.00 scholarship, based upon amount available to spend Residency Requirement: Wright County: Hartville, Marshfield, Mtn. Grove, Norwood; Douglas County: Ava; Ozark County: Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville, Lutie; Texas County: Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, Summersville; Howell County: Mtn. View, West Plains, Willow Springs; Shannon County: Winona, Eminence; Oregon County: Alton, Myrtle, Thayer, Koshkonong; Carter County: Ellsinore, Van Buren; Reynolds County: Bunker, Ellington, Lesterville (Preference to Carter and Reynolds County) School: Junior college working on A.A.; or four-year college offering criminal justice or law enforcement Eligibility:



Liberal

Name: Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship Fund Amount: $5,000.00 scholarship; if funds are available, can be renewed for three years with minimum 2.8 GPA Residency Requirements: Graduating seniors from public high schools in Barton County: Liberal, Golden City, & Lamar; Jasper County: Carl Junction, Carthage, Jasper, Joplin, Sarcoxie & Webb City; McDonald County; Newton County: Diamond, East Newton, Neosho & Seneca School: Must plan to attend an institution offering engineering disciplines not inferior to







Licking Name: MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: Minimum $250.00 scholarship, based upon amount available to spend Residency Requirement: Wright County: Hartville, Marshfield, Mtn. Grove, Norwood; Douglas County: Ava; Ozark County: Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville, Lutie; Texas County: Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, Summersville; Howell County: Mtn. View, West Plains, Willow Springs; Shannon County: Winona, Eminence; Oregon County: Alton, Myrtle, Thayer, Koshkonong; Carter County: Ellsinore, Van Buren; Reynolds County: Bunker, Ellington, Lesterville (Preference to Carter and Reynolds County) School: Junior college working on A.A.; or four-year college offering criminal justice or law enforcement Eligibility:



Lincoln (Benton County) Name: Glenn Coffey Memorial Scholarship Amount: Two $500.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Yes – Benton County R-II High School - Lincoln School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must be a graduating senior of the Benton County School District R-2 High R-2 School 2) Academic performance 3) Community involvement 4) Leadership qualities 5) Financial need 6) Essay required

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Benton County R-II counseling office

Name: John and Lela Owen Educational Scholarship Amount: Three $500.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Yes – Cole Camp, Lincoln & Warsaw High Schools School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must be a graduating senior from Cole Camp, Lincoln or Warsaw 2) Academic achievement/GPA 3) Must pursue a degree in teaching 4) Essay required 5) Relationship to Masons or Eastern Star NOT a requirement

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Cole Camp, Lincoln & Warsaw High School counseling offices

Lockwood Name: Harlan Wehrman Scholarship

Amount: Two scholarships: one $100.00 scholarship awarded to Valedictorian of Lockwood High School; second scholarship of $800.00 for AG or music area of study

Residency Requirement: Yes – Lockwood, MO School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Applicants must rank in the upper one-third of the graduating class 2) Applicants should be planning to primarily study in the area of agricultural OR 3) Applicants should be planning to primarily study in the area of music 4) If no applicants are planning to study AG or music, other applicants will be

considered 5) Applicants receiving other large scholarship awards will not be considered

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Lockwood High School counseling office

Logan-Rogersville Name: Community Foundation Memorial Scholarship Amount: One $1,250.00 scholarship; two $1,000.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Yes - Greene County, MO School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must be a graduating senior planning to attend an accredited college or university full-time

2) Applicant must live in and attend any public or private high school in Greene County

3) Applicant must be in the top 10 percent of their graduating class 4) Applicant must have financial need, as determined by his/her FAFSA (EFC) 5) Must demonstrate participation in community service


Name: Greg Germany Memorial Scholarship Amount: Two $500.00 scholarships – separate awards Residency Requirement: Yes – Logan-Rogersville High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) One award to a student who demonstrates financial need or who is in a unique situation

2) One award to a student athlete who demonstrates financial need Deadline: February 15, 2008 and September 15, 2008 Application: Contact Logan-Rogersville High School counseling office

Name: MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: Minimum $250.00 scholarship, based upon amount available to spend Residency Requirement: Wright County: Hartville, Marshfield, Mtn. Grove, Norwood; Douglas County: Ava; Ozark County: Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville, Lutie; Texas County: Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, Summersville; Howell County: Mtn. View, West Plains, Willow Springs; Shannon County: Winona, Eminence; Oregon County: Alton, Myrtle, Thayer, Koshkonong; Carter County: Ellsinore, Van Buren; Reynolds County: Bunker, Ellington, Lesterville (Preference to Carter and Reynolds County) School: Junior college working on A.A.; or four-year college offering criminal justice or law enforcement Eligibility:



Name: Ruth Olesen Kelley Scholarship Amount: Two $1,500.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Yes, Springfield, MO area School: Any Springfield, MO public college or university Eligibility:

1) Must be a woman from the Springfield area between the ages of 17 and 25 2) Must attend a public university or college in the Springfield, MO area 3) Must have intention to study women’s history, arts or other issues relating to

women Deadline: March 14, 2008 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/

cont’d … Name: Logan-Rogersville Alumni Amount: NO AWARD for 2008-09

Name: Kevin Umlauf Memorial Scholarship Amount: Three $1,000.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Students who have attended high school for at least two years in Greene, Christian, or Webster Counties: Ash Grove, Central, Glendale, Hillcrest, Kickapoo, Logan-Rogersville, Parkview, Republic, Strafford, Walnut Grove, Willard, Billings, Chadwick, Clever, Nixa, Ozark, Sparta, Spokane, Fordland, Marshfield, Niangua, Seymour School: Missouri State University (MSU) or Ozarks Technical College (OTC) Eligibility:

1) Students who are currently high school seniors, and plan to continue their education in a vocational program or college

2) Demonstrated ability to succeed in their choice of a vocational program or college

3) Scholarships may be based on financial need, academic achievement or both Deadline: March 31, 2008 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/

Name: The Gabe Wilson, Charlie Phillips & Scott Bruenger Memorial Scholarship Amount: Two $1,000.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Yes - Logan-Rogersville High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must be a graduating senior of Logan-Rogersville High School 2) Must be in the upper one-half of the graduating class (minimum 2.0 GPA) 3) Must demonstrate financial need with no other scholarships received 4) Must have been involved in some type of sports activity during their high school

career 5) Must have exhibited good citizenship in the school environment and participated

in extracurricular activities Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Logan-Rogersville High School counseling office

Lutie Name: Grant A. Finley Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Ozark County high schools: Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville & Lutie School: Any accredited two or four-year college/university Eligibility:

1) Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a minimum 21 ACT score 2) Must plan to pursue a major in agriculture 3) Preference may be given to applicants who have participated in FFA 4) A short essay is required; an interview may be requested

Deadline: Contact Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville & Lutie counseling offices Application: Contact Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville & Lutie counseling offices




Mansfield




Name: Mark’s Memorial Scholarship Amount: $4,500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes – Wright County High Schools: Hartville, Mansfield, Mtn. Grove, Norwood School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must be a student who graduated from a high school or obtained his/her GED in Wright County

2) Preference given to a woman with children 3) Preference given to a woman who has obtained her GED and wished to pursue

higher education 4) Must have financial need, as demonstrated by applicant's FAFSA-EFC 5) Must have at least a 3.0 GPA 6) Must not partake in drugs or alcohol 7) Scholarship renewable, contingent on satisfactory progress at the institution of

higher education (cumulative2.5 GPA) Deadline: March 14, 2008 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/

Name: Clyde Rowen Scholarship

Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Wright County seniors including Hartville, Mansfield, Mountain Grove, Norwood School: College Eligibility:

1) GPA 3.0 2) ACT of 24 3) Rank in top half of class 4) Demonstrate financial need 5) Preference to history education major

Deadline: April 1, 2008 Application: Contact counseling offices in respective Wright County High Schools – see “Residency Requirement” list above

Marion C Early (Morrisville) Name: D.A.R.E. Scholarship Amount: Two $350.00 scholarships per Polk County High School Residency Requirement: Yes - Polk County High Schools: Bolivar, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marion C. Early, & Pleasant Hope School: Any accredited university, college or vocational/technical school Eligibility: Participation in a D.A.R.E. program, if available (program with equivalent curriculum acceptable) Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact counseling office in respective Polk County High Schools – see “Residency Requirement” list above

Name: Morrisville Academic Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship, renewable if criteria met Residency Requirements: Yes – Morrisville High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Graduating senior who has attended high school at Marion C. Early for at least two of four years

2) Maintained a 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale 3) Preference for students who major in engineering, math or science 4) Demonstrated good school and societal citizenship 5) Must be accepted and attend a 2 or 4 year college or university

6) Be a full-time student 7) Must not be related to a member of the Marion C. Early Board of Education, a

member of the Selection Committee, any Advisory Trustee, or to the Grantors Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Marion C. Early counseling office

Marionville Name: Ann and Doug Sickles Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship, renewable if meet criteria Residency Requirement: Residents of Southwest MO; preference for Lawrence County applicants: Miller,




Marshfield Name: Lewis E. and Wilma Childress Memorial Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes – Marshfield High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility: Must be graduating senior of Marshfield High School Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Marshfield High School counseling office

Name: MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: Minimum $250.00 scholarship, based upon amount available to spend

Residency Requirement: Wright County: Hartville, Marshfield, Mtn. Grove, Norwood; Douglas County: Ava; Ozark County: Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville, Lutie; Texas County: Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, Summersville; Howell County: Mtn. View, West Plains, Willow Springs; Shannon County: Winona, Eminence; Oregon County: Alton, Myrtle, Thayer, Koshkonong; Carter County: Ellsinore, Van Buren; Reynolds County: Bunker, Ellington, Lesterville (Preference to Carter and Reynolds County) School: Junior college working on A.A.; or four-year college offering criminal justice or law enforcement Eligibility:



Name: Kathryn Garst Gray and Henry E. Gray Scholarship In Loving Memory of Lester H. and Nanalee Garst Amount: Two $1,000.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Marshfield High School senior School: Cottey College, University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri State University, Stephens College Eligibility:

1) Must be accepted and plan to work toward degree at above listed school 2) Must utilize scholarship during the year awarded 3) Must be in upper half of the graduating class 4) Scholastic achievement 5) Show leadership qualities and achievements 6) Moral attitudes 7) United States citizen 8) Anticipated course of study may be a consideration 9) Must be a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours)

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Marshfield High School counseling office

Name: H. Lyman Mooney Music Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Marshfield High School senior

School: Accredited college/university Eligibility:

1) Demonstrated advanced level of instrumental or vocal performance in high school

2) Recommendation from high school music teacher 3) Demonstrated ability to meet college entry requirements and have capacity for

scholarly achievement 4) Study music OR participate in music ensemble/activity (instrumental or voice)

OR plan to major or minor in music 5) Financial need may be considered

Deadline: Marshfield scholarship deadline Application: Contact Marshfield High School counseling office





McDonald Name: Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship Fund Amount: $5,000.00 scholarship; if funds are available, can be renewed for three years with minimum 2.8 GPA Residency Requirements: Graduating seniors from public high schools in Barton County: Liberal, Golden City, & Lamar; Jasper County: Carl Junction, Carthage, Jasper, Joplin, Sarcoxie & Webb City; McDonald County; Newton County: Diamond, East Newton, Neosho & Seneca School: Must plan to attend an institution offering engineering disciplines not inferior to







Miller Name: Ann and Doug Sickles Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship, renewable if meet criteria Residency Requirement: Residents of Southwest MO; preference for Lawrence County applicants: Miller,




Monett Name: Howard and Dorothy Anderson Education Assistance Fund Amount: Two $500.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Monett graduating senior School: Any accredited college/university or vocational school Eligibility:

1) Financial need 2) Involvement in community service 3) Academic achievement 4) Short essay required

Deadline: Corresponding date to Monett High School Application: Contact Monett High School counseling office

Name: John C. Bounous Scholarship Amount: $6,500.00 scholarship, renewable if meet criteria Residency Requirements: Yes – Monett High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Enrolled in agriculture classes for four years 2) Active in FFA 3) Have at least a 8.0 GPA on an 11.0 scale

Those students who receive applications will then be selected by meeting further criteria: 1) Community service/volunteerism 2) Leadership 3) Essay on impact of agriculture on their life/how it will be a part of their future

Renewal:

4) Recipients must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and have minimum of 12 hr. per semester

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Monett High School counseling office

Name: Priscilla Bradford Scholarship Amount: $500.00- $1000.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes - Monett High School School: Any accredited college or university Eligibility:

1) Must be a Monett High School Senior 2) Must have excelled in speech and debate


Name: EFCO Rep Scholarship

Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes – EFCO Employee dependant School: Any accredited four-year college/university Eligibility:

1) Parent must have been employed at EFCO for 3-year minimum (applicant cannot be child of EFCO officer or board member)

2) Must attend four-year college/university the semester following the award 3) Demonstrate financial need by providing FAFSA – EFC confirmation

Deadline: Feb. 25, 2008 to EFCO for employment status verification; March 14th to CFO Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/

Name: IDF Amount: Four $1,000.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Monett High School. Employees’ dependents attending other area high schools may be eligible to apply. *Recipients of the Patriot Family Scholarship, the Pearl Foundation Scholarship and the Evelyn H. Fuldner Foundation Scholarship are NOT eligible. School: Post-secondary institution Eligibility: 1) Graduating senior in May of current academic school year 2) Minimum seventh semester 2.5 GPA on 4.0 3) ACT minimum of 18 4) Desire to further education 5) Involved in at least one school or community extracurricular activity 6) Essay and transcript required Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Monett High School counseling office

Name: Andrew R. Norton Memorial Scholarship Amount: Two $500.00 scholarships, renewable for two years with a 2.5 GPA Residency Requirement: Yes – Monett High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Maintain a 2.5 or above GPA 2) Have 95 percent overall attendance 3) Avoidance of illicit drug use

4) Athletic participation 5) Academic achievement 6) Consideration will be given to dual credits, tutoring, ACT score, art credits,

athletic bonus Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Monett High School counseling office

Name: Marcus O’Hara Spirit Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirements: Yes – Monett High School senior School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility: 1) Must exhibit respect, compassion and genuine interest in welfare of others 2) Preference given to students involved in the MHS football or baseball teams Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Monett High School counseling office

Name: The Patriot Family Capacity Building Scholarship Amount: $5,000.00 scholarship, renewable if meet criteria; one new scholarship awarded

each year Residency Requirement: Monett High School graduating senior School: Any accredited college/university Eligibility:

1) Military dependent of mother, father, brother, or sister on active duty/ or has completed active duty in the past year

2) Military branches considered are: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard


Name: Karen Sligar Memorial Scholarship Amount: Four $750.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Yes – Monett School: Any accredited college or university

Eligibility: An elementary classroom teacher who wishes to enroll in a college or university class for the purpose of improving the quality of classroom instruction Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Monett School District office

Mt. Vernon Name: Olivia, Betty and J.R. Moody Scholarship and Teacher Award Amount: $1,000.00, numerous Residency Requirements: Yes - Mount Vernon School District and Mount Vernon High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Scholastic ability 2) Financial need 3) Teachers who have demonstrated dedication and excellence

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Mr. Vernon High School counseling office





Name: Lorraine Sutkus and Nancy Weisacosky Scholarship and Teacher Award Amount: Variable Residency Requirement: Yes - Mt. Vernon School District and Mt. Vernon R-5 High School

School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must have proven scholarship and scholastic ability 2) Participation in extracurricular activities and financial need 3) Recipient must be a teacher, administrator, or counselor

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Mr. Vernon High School counseling office

Mtn. Grove Name: Morgan and Henry Brown Memorial Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes – Mountain Grove High School School: Any accredited college or university Eligibility:

1) Preference given to applicants who have participated in any varsity athletic program at MGHS

2) Preference given to those planning a career in coaching, physical education or related field

3) Academic achievement 4) Financial need 5) High school and community activities

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Mountain Grove High School counseling office


1) Must be graduating senior from one of above cities/high schools 2) Preference to graduates of Zone 4 – Carter & Reynolds County 3) Must be pursuing career in criminal justice or law enforcement

4) High moral character and positive role model 5) Character and integrity


Name: Kemper Memorial Eagle Scholarship Fund Amount: TBA






Name: Clyde Rowen Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Wright County seniors including Hartville, Mansfield, Mountain Grove, Norwood School: Any accredited college/university or vocational school Eligibility:



Name: The Barker Shannon Memorial Scholarship Amount: $3,400.00 scholarship Residency Requirements: Yes – Mountain Grove School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Academic achievement 2) ACT/SAT scores 3) Demonstrate financial need 4) Other scholarships received

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Mountain Grove High School counseling office

Name: Joe Richard Sneiderman Art Scholarship Amount: NO AWARD for 2008-09

Mtn. View Name: MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: Minimum $250.00 scholarship, based upon amount available to spend Residency Requirement: Wright County: Hartville, Marshfield, Mtn. Grove, Norwood; Douglas County: Ava; Ozark County: Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville, Lutie; Texas County: Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, Summersville; Howell County: Mtn. View, West Plains, Willow Springs; Shannon County: Winona, Eminence; Oregon County: Alton, Myrtle, Thayer, Koshkonong; Carter County: Ellsinore, Van Buren; Reynolds County: Bunker, Ellington, Lesterville (Preference to Carter and Reynolds County) School: Junior college working on A.A.; or four-year college offering criminal justice or law enforcement Eligibility:



Myrtle Name: MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: Minimum $250.00 scholarship, based upon amount available to spend Residency Requirement: Wright County: Hartville, Marshfield, Mtn. Grove, Norwood; Douglas County: Ava; Ozark County: Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville, Lutie; Texas County: Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, Summersville; Howell County: Mtn. View, West Plains, Willow Springs; Shannon County: Winona, Eminence; Oregon County: Alton, Myrtle, Thayer, Koshkonong; Carter County: Ellsinore, Van Buren; Reynolds County: Bunker, Ellington, Lesterville (Preference to Carter and Reynolds County) School: Junior college working on A.A.; or four-year college offering criminal justice or law enforcement Eligibility:



Neosho Name: Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship Fund Amount: $5,000.00 scholarship; if funds are available, can be renewed for three years with minimum 2.8 GPA Residency Requirements: Graduating seniors from public high schools in Barton County: Liberal, Golden City, & Lamar; Jasper County: Carl Junction, Carthage, Jasper, Joplin, Sarcoxie & Webb City; McDonald County; Newton County: Diamond, East Newton, Neosho & Seneca School: Must plan to attend an institution offering engineering disciplines not inferior to







Niangua Name: Kevin Umlauf Memorial Scholarship Amount: Three $1,000.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Students who have attended high school for at least two years in Greene, Christian, or Webster Counties: Ash Grove, Central, Glendale, Hillcrest, Kickapoo, Logan-Rogersville, Parkview, Republic, Strafford, Walnut Grove, Willard, Billings, Chadwick, Clever, Nixa, Ozark, Sparta, Spokane, Fordland, Marshfield, Niangua, Seymour School: Missouri State University (MSU) or Ozarks Technical College (OTC) Eligibility:




Nixa Name: Glenn and Irene Ball Scholarship Amount: $700.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes - Nixa High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Outstanding Nixa High School senior

2) Significant financial need 3) Intent to pursue a higher education

Deadline: NO NEW AWARD until 2010-11 Application: Contact Nixa High School counseling office

Name: Century of Learning Alumni Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes - Nixa High School senior School: Any accredited college or university Eligibility:

1) Demonstrate financial need as a primary consideration for selection 2) Demonstrate proven academic achievement 3) Demonstrate an involvement in school and community activities

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Nixa High School counseling office

Name: Kevin "Cub" Martin Memorial Scholarship Amount: Two $600.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Yes - Nixa School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must have participated in varsity basketball for at least two years 2) Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher 3) Must show significant financial need 4) Short essay required


Name: Doug Nimmo Scholarship Amount: $900.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes – Nixa High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must participate in Nixa High School athletic programs 2) Maintain a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 of higher 3) Demonstrate significant financial need


Name: Nixa Sucker Days/Rex Harp Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: Two $1,500.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Yes – Nixa High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility: Nixa High School seniors selected to be King and Queen of the annual Sucker Days Festival Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Nixa High School counseling office





Norwood Name: MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund

Amount: Minimum $250.00 scholarship, based upon amount available to spend Residency Requirement: Wright County: Hartville, Marshfield, Mtn. Grove, Norwood; Douglas County: Ava; Ozark County: Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville, Lutie; Texas County: Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, Summersville; Howell County: Mtn. View, West Plains, Willow Springs; Shannon County: Winona, Eminence; Oregon County: Alton, Myrtle, Thayer, Koshkonong; Carter County: Ellsinore, Van Buren; Reynolds County: Bunker, Ellington, Lesterville (Preference to Carter and Reynolds County) School: Junior college working on A.A.; or four-year college offering criminal justice or law enforcement Eligibility:








Name: Clyde Rowen Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship

Residency Requirement: Wright County seniors including Hartville, Mansfield, Mountain Grove, Norwood School: Any accredited 2 or 4 yr. college or university Eligibility:



Ozark Name: Ryan Capps Memorial Scholarship Amount: $2,500.00 scholarship; future years based upon amount available to spend (ATS) Residency Requirement: Ozark High School college-bound senior. School: College or university Eligibility:

1) Experienced financial hardship 2) Worked and/or participated in community service 3) Not receiving other large scholarship awards 4) Excellent attendance record 5) Cumulative 2.5 GPA 6) ACT of at least 21 if required for college admission

Deadline: April 4, 2007 Application: Contact Ozark High School counseling office

Name: Neal and Betty Grubaugh Scholarship for History Majors Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes- Ozark High School graduating senior School: Any accredited two- or four-year college or university Eligibility:

1) Plan to teach social studies, history or political science at any grade level OR 2) Major in history or political science 3) Demonstrate financial need 4) Will consider class rank, GPA, ACT/SAT and extracurricular activities 5) Essay required


Name: Hanks-Wilson Ozark High School Scholarship Amount: Variable, multiple scholarships Residency Requirement: Yes- Ozark High School School: Any accredited two or four-year college or university Eligibility:

1) Must demonstrate financial need 2) Must have a 3.0 GPA or above 3) Must be self-motivated 4) Must have participated in school and community activities 5) Essay required


Name: Helen Hawkins Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes – Ozark High School School: Any accredited four-year college or university Eligibility:

1) Must have been student in Ozark Public Schools for at least nine (9) of twelve (12) years

2) Demonstrate financial need 3) Must demonstrate a sense of meaningful community involvement and

responsibility through helping others 4) Must have at least a 3.5 GPA 5) Elementary education major is preferred 6) Two letters of recommendation required


Name: Dennis Miller Memorial Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship, renewable with 3.0 GPA Residency Requirement: Yes – Ozark High School

School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Extracurricular activities 2) Demonstrate financial need 3) Provide cumulative GPA and ACT score


Name: Ozark High School Alumni Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes - Ozark High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Academic excellence 2) Selection based on GPA, and class rank 3) Provide ACT score 4) Number of children in family attending college


Name: Josephine Plummer Memorial Scholarship Amount: Two $500.00 scholarships, when amount to spend permits Residency Requirement: Yes - Ozark R-VI School District – Ozark High School School: Any accredited two- or four-year college or university Eligibility:

1) Academic ability; class standing 2) Demonstrate financial need 3) School & community service 4) Must be admitted to college and plan to enroll as full-time student


Name: Sandy Russell Memorial Scholarship for Ozark Public Schools Amount: $1,200.00 scholarship

Residency Requirement: Yes - Ozark High School senior who has been a student in the Ozark Public

Schools for at least nine of 12 years School: Any accredited two- or four-year college or university Eligibility:

1) Full-time student 2) GPA of 3.25 or above 3) Education majors preferred 4) Two letters of recommendation required 5) Demonstrate a sense of meaningful community involvement/responsibility

through helping others Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Ozark High School counseling office

Name: The Matthew P. Stoelb Continuing the Journey Scholarship Amount: TBA Residency Requirement: Ozark High School graduating senior School: College and/or vocational training Eligibility:

1) Diagnosis of Autism 2) Diagnosis of Fragile X 3) A senior with a sibling on the Autism Spectrum who meets admission

requirements 4) A senior with a sibling with Fragile X who meets admission requirements

* Note: Current school placement records are acceptable proof of diagnosis.






Pierce City Name: Ann and Doug Sickles Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship, renewable if meet criteria Residency Requirement: Residents of Southwest MO; preference for Lawrence County applicants: Miller,



Deadline: March 14, 2008 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/ htt/www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-holarships/

Plato Name: MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Amount: Minimum $250.00 scholarship, based upon amount available to spend Residency Requirement: Wright County: Hartville, Marshfield, Mtn. Grove, Norwood; Douglas County: Ava; Ozark County: Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville, Lutie; Texas County: Cabool, Houston, Licking, Plato, Summersville; Howell County: Mtn. View, West Plains, Willow Springs; Shannon County: Winona, Eminence; Oregon County: Alton, Myrtle, Thayer, Koshkonong; Carter County: Ellsinore, Van Buren; Reynolds County: Bunker, Ellington, Lesterville (Preference to Carter and Reynolds County) School: Junior college working on A.A.; or four-year college offering criminal justice or law enforcement Eligibility:

1) Must be graduating senior from one of above cities/high schools 2) Preference to graduates of Zone 4 – Carter & Reynolds County 3) Must be pursuing career in criminal justice or law enforcement

4) High moral character and positive role model 5) Character and integrity


Pleasant Hope Name: D.A.R.E. Scholarship Amount: Two $350.00 scholarships per Polk County High School Residency Requirement: Yes - Polk County High Schools: Bolivar, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marion C. Early, & Pleasant Hope School: Any accredited university, college or vocational/technical school Eligibility: Participation in a D.A.R.E. program, if available (program with equivalent curriculum acceptable) Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact counseling office in respective Polk County High Schools – see “Residency Requirement” list above





Point Lookout College of the Ozarks Name: Bill and Betty Kimberling Educational Scholarship Amount: $250.00 scholarship Residency Requirements: None School: College of the Ozarks, Drury University, Evangel University, Missouri Southern

State University, Southwest Baptist University and Missouri State University Eligibility:

1) Current sophomore or junior in a four-year undergraduate program 2) Declared major of psychology or social work 3) A 400-word or less statement “Why I chose my career field of interest” 4) Two letters of reference 5) Family members of committee are ineligible

Deadline: February 28, 2007 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/

Poplar Bluff Name: Dr. Michael D. Laseter Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Poplar Bluff High School senior School: An accredited college/university Eligibility: Contact Poplar Bluff counselor Deadline: April 1, 2008 Application: Contact Poplar Bluff High School counseling office

Name: Mary Lynn Wolpers Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes – Poplar Bluff School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Poplar Bluff senior planning to attend approved post-secondary institution 2) Based on educational performance 3) Activities and honors 4) Essay required

Deadline: April 1, 2008 Application: Contact Poplar Bluff High School counseling office

Reeds Spring Name: Dr. Mary King Long Scholarship Amount: Dependent on medical field of study, $300 scholarships and up Residency Requirements: Yes - Taney County: Bradleyville, Branson, Forsyth, Hollister or Stone County: Blue Eye, Crane, Galena, & Hurley School: Any medically orientated program Eligibility:

1) Candidate must be enrolled in a program of study leading to certification or a license to practice in the medical or medically-related field (i.e.: EMT, paramedic, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, respiratory or physical therapy etc.)

2) Must provide proof of enrollment 3) Demonstrate financial need

Deadline: July 1st and December 1st Application: Contact the Dr. Mary King Long Scholarship Fund, P O Box 701, Forsyth, MO 65653 or Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Republic Name: Lt. Col. John Michael Armstrong Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes - Republic School: Any accredited two-year, four-year college/university, or technical school Eligibility:

1) Number of years and degree of participation in Jr. ROTC 2) Cumulative GPA 3) Participation in community service activities 4) Maintain full-time student status at higher institute of learning

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Republic High School counseling office

Name: Community Foundation Memorial Scholarship Amount: One $1,250.00 scholarship; two $1,000.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Yes - Greene County, MO School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must be a graduating senior planning to attend an accredited college or university full-time

2) Applicant must live in and attend any public or private high school in Greene County

3) Applicant must be in the top 10 percent of their graduating class 4) Applicant must have financial need, as determined by his/her FAFSA (EFC) 5) Must demonstrate participation in community service


Name: Ruth Olesen Kelley Scholarship Amount: Two $1,500.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Yes, Springfield, MO area School: Any Springfield, MO public college or university Eligibility:

1) Must be a woman from the Springfield area between the ages of 17 and 25 2) Must attend a public university or college in the Springfield, MO area 3) Must have intention to study women’s history, arts or other issues relating

to women Deadline: March 14, 2008 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/

Name: Kevin Umlauf Memorial Scholarship Amount: Three $1,000.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Students who have attended high school for at least two years in Greene, Christian, or Webster Counties: Ash Grove, Central, Glendale, Hillcrest, Kickapoo, Logan-Rogersville, Parkview, Republic, Strafford, Walnut Grove, Willard, Billings, Chadwick, Clever, Nixa, Ozark, Sparta, Spokane, Fordland, Marshfield, Niangua, Seymour School: Missouri State University (MSU) or Ozarks Technical College (OTC)

Eligibility:



3) Scholarships may be based on financial need, academic achievement or both


Name: Mary Ann White Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes - Republic School: Any accredited four-year college or university Eligibility:

1) Must be a Republic High School senior 2) Pursue a career in education - education major 3) Must have a 3.0 GPA 4) Must plan to attend four-year college

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Republic High School counseling office

Salem Name: F. Joe Crosswhite Math and Science Award Amount: $900.00 scholarship, variable Residency Requirement: Yes - Salem School: Any accredited two- or four-year college or university Eligibility:

1) Must have attended Salem High School for no less than two years 2) Maintain cumulative 2.95 GPA or higher 3) Must have 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in three or more math and/or science classes

that are electives 4) Must pursue studies leading to a degree

Deadline: March 7, 2008 Application: Contact Salem High School counseling office

Name: Dorman L. Steelman Memorial Scholarship Amount: $2,000.00 scholarship; $1,000 each year for the first two years of college Residency Requirement: Salem High School senior School: College or technical school Eligibility:

1) Top 25% of graduating class 2) Twelve hours each semester or quarter with a B minus average

Deadline: Salem High School application deadline Application: Contact Salem High School counseling office

Name: Glen W. Wisdom Scholarship and Award Amount: Two $1,500.00 scholarships, one each for Bunker High School & Salem High

School; renewable for 2 years if meet criteria Residency Requirement: Yes – Bunker High School & Salem High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must be a student athlete 2) Recipients are selected through a ranking/nomination process originating in the

athletic department 3) Minimum 2.5 GPA required 4) Excellence of character and deportment

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Salem High School counseling office

Sarcoxie Name: Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship Fund Amount: $5,000.00 scholarship; if funds are available, can be renewed for three years with minimum 2.8 GPA Residency Requirements: Graduating seniors from public high schools in Barton County: Liberal, Golden City, & Lamar; Jasper County: Carl Junction, Carthage, Jasper, Joplin, Sarcoxie & Webb City; McDonald County; Newton County: Diamond, East Newton, Neosho & Seneca School: Must plan to attend an institution offering engineering disciplines not inferior to

the University of Missouri educational system

Eligibility:






Name: Quigley Jasper County Christian Athlete Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirements: Graduating Seniors from any Jasper County public/private/parochial school: Carl Junction, Carthage, College Heights Christian, Jasper, Thomas Jefferson, Joplin, McAuley Regional, Sarcoxie & Webb City School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:






Deadline: March 14, 2008

Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/

Seneca Name: Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship Fund Amount: $5,000.00 scholarship; if funds are available, can be renewed for three years with minimum 2.8 GPA Residency Requirements: Graduating seniors from public high schools in Barton County: Liberal, Golden City, & Lamar; Jasper County: Carl Junction, Carthage, Jasper, Joplin, Sarcoxie & Webb City; McDonald County; Newton County: Diamond, East Newton, Neosho & Seneca School: Must plan to attend an institution offering engineering disciplines not inferior to







Seymour Name: Blaine A. Childress Scholarship Amount: $1,350.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes - Seymour High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must be a graduate/candidate for graduation from Seymour High School 2) Must be in the upper one-half of graduating class 3) Preference for those seeking professional/business career or next most deserving

student

4) Preference given to those with financial need 5) Essay required

Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Seymour High School counseling office

Name: Mattie E. Childress Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,550.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes - Seymour High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must be a graduate or candidate for graduation from Seymour High School 2) Must be in the upper one-half of their graduating class 3) Preference for those seeking a teaching career, or the next most deserving

student 4) Preference given to those with financial need 5) Essay required


Name: Robert B. Childress Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,600.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes - Seymour High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Must be a graduate or candidate for graduation from Seymour High School 2) Must be in the upper one-half of their graduating class 3) Preference for members of the FFA or the next most deserving student 4) Essay required


Name: Ruby Knutson and Esther Miles Scholarship Amount: Two $2,000.00 scholarships, renewable Residency Requirement: Yes – Greater Seymour Area

School: Any accredited industrial arts, vocational school, college or university Eligibility:

1) Must be a resident of the Greater Seymour Area 2) Must be son or daughter of a veteran of the U.S. military personnel holding an

honorable discharge or on active duty 3) Demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA, Expected Family

Contribution (EFC) Deadline: April 4, 2008 Application: Contact Seymour High School counseling office

Name: Sue (Coutchie) Loughrige Scholarship Amount: $500.00 scholarship Residency Requirement: Yes - Seymour High School School: Any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school Eligibility:

1) Enrolled in a two or four-year accredited college or university 2) Participation in SAGE (Seymour Academically Gifted Education) or other

gifted program 3) Should SAGE no longer exist, students must test in top 5 percent in standardized

IQ test 4) High school cumulative GPA 3.0 or above 5) Demonstrate financial need 6) Plan to become a teacher 7) Community volunteerism 8) Involvement in extracurricular activities or employment 9) Community leadership 10) Positive attitude






Sparta Name: Kevin Umlauf Memorial Scholarship Amount: Three $1,000.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Students who have attended high school for at least two years in Greene, Christian, or Webster Counties: Ash Grove, Central, Glendale, Hillcrest, Kickapoo, Logan-Rogersville, Parkview, Republic, Strafford, Walnut Grove, Willard, Billings, Chadwick, Clever, Nixa, Ozark, Sparta, Spokane, Fordland, Marshfield, Niangua, Seymour School: Missouri State University (MSU) or Ozarks Technical College (OTC) Eligibility:




Spokane Name: Kevin Umlauf Memorial Scholarship Amount: Three $1,000.00 scholarships Residency Requirement: Students who have attended high school for at least two years in Greene, Christian, or Webster Counties: Ash Grove, Central, Glendale, Hillcrest, Kickapoo, Logan-Rogersville, Parkview, Republic, Strafford, Walnut Grove, Willard, Billings, Chadwick, Clever, Nixa, Ozark, Sparta, Spokane, Fordland, Marshfield, Niangua, Seymour School: Missouri State University (MSU) or Ozarks Technical College (OTC) Eligibility:




Scholarships available to ALL students in Southwest MO

Name: Greater Ozarks Chapter of the National Association of Orthopaedic

Nurses, #144 Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship, renewable Residency Requirement: Yes - Southwest Missouri School: Any accredited institution of higher learning offering an AD, BSN, MSN, PhD

or NP certification (ONC) Eligibility:

1) Candidate wishing to pursue nursing or further his/her nursing education 2) Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the FAFSA-EFC 3) High school graduate 4) GPA 3.0 or above in academic field 5) Preference - an orthopedic nurse who is a member of NAON or dependents of

NAON members Deadline: March 14, 2008 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/ http:w.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-schoarships/

Name: Jesse Harden Combat Soldier College Fund Amount: Dependent upon amount available to spend (ATS); renewable Residency Requirement: 417 area code resident School: Vocational training or 2 or 4-year college Eligibility:

1) Completed four years of military service 2) Served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan 3) Meet college admission standards 4) Provide high school or college transcript

5) Demonstrate financial need 6) Honorable discharge

Renewal requirements 1) Maintain a 2.5 GPA 2) Maintain full-time status (12 credit hours or more)






Name: Henry J. & Lucille J. Straus Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00 scholarship, renewable Residency Requirement: No School: Attend a private college Eligibility:

1) Financial need, as determined by FAFSA – EFC; only to qualifying students who could not otherwise attend a private college or university

2) Letter of recommendation required, attesting to your character and non-discriminatory actions toward others of different religious backgrounds

3) Must be full-time, un-married, undergraduate student 4) Good scholastic record 5) Qualities of potential leadership, sincerity and integrity 6) Extracurricular activities

Deadline: March 14, 2008 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/ http:/.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/

Name: Henry Joseph Struck Memorial Scholarship Amount: $5,000.00 scholarship, renewable if maintain a 3.0 GPA Residency Requirement: Yes-Southwest Missouri School: Any accredited college or university Eligibility:

1) Preference given to applicants whose parent(s) deceased/disabled as a result of military service

2) Must demonstrate financial need, as determined by FAFSA-EFC 3) Personal references required 4) Academic achievement, meeting college admission standards

Deadline: March 14, 2008 Application: To download application, go to: http://www.cfozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholarships/ http://wwwozarks.org/cfo-grantmaking-programs/scholarship-programs/cfo-committee-selected-scholaips/

cont’d … Name: Arthur G. Tesar Scholarship Amount: $5,000.00 scholarship, renewable if maintain a 3.0 GPA Residency Requirement: No Eligibility:

1) Must attend Ozark Technical Community College or Missouri State University 2) Must demonstrate financial need, as determined by FAFSA-EFC 3) Preference to students who will not receive a large number of other scholarships 4) Academic achievement 5) Personal letters of recommendation required


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