General John J. Pershing Scholarship
Sponsor:
Truman State University
Applicant must be a high school senior who demonstrates preeminent intellectual capability and energetic leadership in the classroom, school, and community. Top candidates often score in the top three percent nationally on the ACT or SAT. Interview is required. In order to receive award, applicant must be accepted for admission to...
Deadline:
January 15
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Combined-Ability Scholarship
Sponsor:
Truman State University
Selection and award amounts are based on the percentile of standardized test scores, high school GPA, and high school class rank. Recipient is automatically considered and notified of their scholarship in their official acceptance letter from the University. Applicant with a 170 combined ability or higher will receive an award ranging...
Deadline:
January 15
$3,000.00
Cornerstone Scholarship
Sponsor:
Columbia College
Freshmen applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and a minimum composite ACT score of 24 (equivalent SAT Reasoning score). Returning student applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and have completed the most recent 27 hours at the College. Transfer applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and 24 or...
Deadline:
March 15 (priority)
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Keystone Scholarship
Sponsor:
Columbia College
New freshmen applicants must have a minimum 3.4 GPA and composite ACT score of 26 (equivalent SAT Reasoning score). Returning student applicants must have a minimum 3.4 GPA and at least 27 hours earned at the College completed. Transfer applicants must have a minimum 3.4 GPA and 24 or more transferable...
Deadline:
March 15 (priority)
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Capstone Scholarship
Sponsor:
Columbia College
New freshmen applicants must have a minimum 3.6 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 28 (SAT Reasoning equivalent. Returning student applicants must have a minimum 3.6 GPA and have completed most recent 27 credits at the College. Transfer applicants must have a minimum 3.6 GPA and 24 or more transferable...
Deadline:
March 15 (priority)
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Capstone Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor:
Columbia College
Applicant must have a minimum 3.85 GPA, have completed 90 credit hours (must have been enrolled at Columbia Coll for previous three years), and submit school's financial aid form. Previous Capstone Scholarship recipients are not eligible. Financial need is not considered.
Deadline:
March 15 (priority)
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Community College Scholarship
Sponsor:
Columbia College
Applicant must have a minimum 3.4 GPA, have transferred from an accredited two-year school within one year of receiving degree with at least 60 transferable credits, have not attended another college since receiving degree, and submit school's financial aid form.
Deadline:
March 15 (priority)
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Associate Degree Transfer Grant
Sponsor:
Columbia College
Applicant must be transferring within one year of receiving an associate degree and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 15 (priority)
$1,000.00
David Birenbaum Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)
Applicant must be a regular or associate member of AAB in good standing or the child or spouse of an AAB member.
Deadline:
April 15
$1,000.00
Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Sponsor:
Optimist International
Within twelve years of winning award, applicant must be currently enrolled in a college, university or trade school to redeem the funds. Contest is open to young people through grade 12 in the U.S. and Canada, to CEGEP in Quebec and grade 13 in the Caribbean, who are recognized by their...
Deadline:
June 15
$1,500.00
Essay Contest
Sponsor:
Optimist International
Applicant must be under 19 years of age as of December 31, of the current school year, and be attending school in the U.S., Canada, or Jamaica. Within twelve years of winning award, applicant must be enrolled in a college, university or trade school to redeem the funds.
Deadline:
Feb 28
$6,000.00
Oratorical Contest
Sponsor:
Optimist International
Applicant must be attending school in the U.S., Canada, or Jamaica, and must not have reached the age of 18 by October 1 of the current school year. Within twelve years of winning award, applicant must be currently enrolled in a college, university or trade school to redeem the funds.
Deadline:
March
$1,500.00
Presidential Scholars Award
Sponsor:
William Woods University
Applicant must have a minimum composite ACT score of 26 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 117) and minimum 3.2 GPA. Essay and application are required.
Deadline:
March 1
$10,500.00