Alpha Gamma Sigma Scholarship – Males planning to attend the University of Missouri – Columbia may apply for this scholarship.  Deadline:  June 1, 2010

Boys State of Missouri (June 12 – 19) -  Young men between the ages of 15 and 19 who have successfully completed their junior year in a Missouri high school are eligible to apply.  Those enrolled are citizens of a mythical state designed to function exactly like the real State of Missouri.  The program is designed to give each citizen a practical, working knowledge of his local and state government.  Deadline:  April 1, 2010

Educational Community Credit Union Scholarship – 2 $750 scholarships will be awarded to Educational Community Credit Union members.  Deadline:  March 31, 2010

Gamma Phi Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Grant-In-Aid Award – Gamma Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is offering a $500 award for a female senior who is planning on going into teaching.  Deadline:  April 1, 2010

Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program – This program acknowledges students whose time, efforts and ideas have made a positive impact on their communities.

Only one student can be nominated per school.  See Mrs. Petrus before March 10^th if you are interested.   Deadline:  March 10, 2010

MFA Foundation Scholarship ($2,000) – This scholarship is sponsored by the Willow Springs MFA Agri-Services.  Application criteria include:  the applicant’s interest in furthering his/her education by engaging in studies relating to agriculture or other fields of study that benefit rural life; participation and leadership in school, church, and community activities; reputation for good citizenship and good moral character; financial need, sources of income and willingness to work; and satisfactory academic progress.  Deadline:  March 15, 2010

 Mildred Ann Groves Childress Scholarship – Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher GPA, a 23 or higher composite ACT score, and must be in the top 50% of their class.  Preference is given to FFA members.  Deadline:  February 24, 2010

MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Scholarship – Applicants must be pursuing a career in criminal justice or law enforcement and must be of high moral character and a positive role model.  Preference will be given to students who live in Carter & Reynolds County.  Deadline:  March 16, 2010

Nathan R. Murphy Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship – Sponsored by the Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic, this scholarship must be typed or it will not be considered. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and must be a resident of Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Texas or Wright County.  Applications will be judged on the essay, financial need, community involvement, academics, and a personal interview. $1,000 Deadline:  August 27, 2010

Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic Memorial Scholarships – Nine scholarships are available this year. They are $1,000 each.  Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and an ACT of 23 or better.  Scholarship applicants will be judged on the following criteria:  65% personal and leadership qualities and 35% academic accomplishment.

Applications must be typed, and Mrs. Petrus must verify your testing scores. Deadline:  February 26, 2010

University of Missouri – Columbia Summer Music Camps:  Mizzou Piano Camp  June 6-11 (open to grades 7 – 12); Mizzou Band Camp, June 13 – 18 (grades 6 – 9); Mizzou Band Camp, June 20 – 25 (grades 9-12), Missouri Summer Composition Institute, June 13-19 (grades 9-12); and Mizzou Regional Honor Choir, June 20, 25 (Grades 9-12).  For registration forms, including all camp policies, please contact Sarah Ernst at ernsts@missouri.edu or call 573-882-3348.

By Sharon Petrus, high school counselor