Attention Seniors: November Scholarships
by Sharon Petrus, high school counselor
ACT National ACT High School Poster Concept Contest – Applicants must design a poster (including visuals and tag line) that from their perspective encourages students to attend college and to take the ACT test as heir college entrance exam. Go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest. Deadline: December 5, 2011
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship – Applicants must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in college. Applications are available at www.axa-achievement.com. Deadline: February 1, 2012
AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report – www.asa.achievement.com Deadline: December 1, 2012
Colonel’s Scholars – Applicants must have a 2.75 GPA, must enroll in a public, in-state college or university within their state of legal residence, must pursue a bachelor’s degree, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applications will be available from December 1, 2011 until February 8, 2012 at www.kfcscholars.org. Deadline: February 8, 2012
C.O.M.P. (Creating Original Music Project) – This is a statewide competition that recognizes Missouri students who compose original music in a variety of styles. The competition is open to students K-12. Grades 9 – 12 categories are fine art, popular (including folk), Jazz, and Other. Sacred compositions are acceptable in any category. Winning compositions will be performed at the Creating Original Music Project’s Festival on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the University of Missouri. Winning composers and their schools will be awarded cash prizes. To apply go to http://music.missouri.edu/COMP Deadline: January 2, 2012
Elks National Foundation Scholarships – Applicants must be a high school senior and a U.S. citizen. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applications are available at www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Deadline: December 2, 2011
FastWeb – This is a free scholarship search with $1 billion in scholarships. Go to www.fastweb.com.
HOBY Leadership Seminar – All sophomores are eligible to apply. Only one student can be nominated from each school. The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) is a dynamic, interactive educational program designed to prepare our country’s youth to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. Fee – $150 Deadline: December 2, 2012
Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium will be held March 17 – 19 2011, at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. This symposium is open to grades 9 – 12. It will allow students to hear world and nationally-known scientists speak on their research interests, visit laboratories of practicing scientists in industries and universities, and compete for university scholarships and a chance to attend the National JSHS Symposium. Students may apply for scholarship to cover the cost of the Symposium or pay $140 fee to attend. Apply at http://www.umsl.edu/~sep/ Deadline December 1, 2011
Mizzou Music Days – December 2, 2011, February 20, 2012, and March 3, 2012 Register at www.music.missouri.edu or call 573-882-4471.
MSBA Belcher Scholarship – One applicant is selected from each school to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must write an essay after reading a report on teaching, learning and assessment. See Mrs. Petrus for more information. Deadline: December 1, 2011
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship – Applicants must have Multiple Sclerosis or have a parent with Multiple Sclerosis. They must also plan to attend an accredited post-secondary school, enroll in at least six credit hours per semester in coursework leading to a degree, license, or certificate, plan to enroll in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States and be a citizen or legal resident of the United States. $1,000 – $3,000 Apply at www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship Deadline: January 13, 2012
Scholarships.com is a free college scholarship search service and financial aid information resource.
Soil and Water Conservation Society Scholarship – Seniors who plan to attend college and major in an area related to soils, water, natural resources, environment, agriculture, biology or other related fields are encouraged to apply. $2,000, $1,000 Other scholarships, grants, and opportunities are available at this site. Apply at: http://swcs.missouri.edu Deadline: November 28, 2011
The Christian Connector, Inc. – The Christian Connector provides a free Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing. Students can log onto www.christianconnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500 scholarship drawing. No Deadline given.
University of Missouri – Kansas City is holding audition Days. Go to http://conservatory.umkc.edu for a list of specific dates. Audition requests must be received in writing at least 30 days in advance of the audition date.
