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Federal Student Aid - College Preparation Checklist
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FAFSA  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
FAFSA forms may now be completed!!.  This application is used to see if you qualify for various federal grants (such as a Pell Grant) or special low interest rate college loans.  Selection is based entirely on your family’s income and 2009 tax return.  The FAFSA can also be completed online which will provide faster results.

An A+ FAFSA Completion Workshop will be offered for ALL seniors and their parents on TBA, at 6:30 p.m. in the A+ lab, room 116.   (makeup date: TBA)

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Academy of Hair Design Amount: $2500 Deadline: 03-13-10
Contact Info: Academy of Hair Design website at www.aohd.com
Please call the AOHD to schedule an appointment to visit or for enrollment information. 881-3900.
The scholarship application is posted on the Academy of Hair Design website at www.aohd.com. Please call the AOHD to schedule an appointment to visit or for enrollment information. 881-3900.

Acton, Dorothy, SARTA Amount: $400 Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Springfield Area Retired Teachers Association will award a scholarship of approximately $400.

AES Engineers Amount: $500 Deadline: 10-06-09
Contact Info: www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
This applicant will need to answer the essay questions on the AES Engineers website. www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, determined by the essays that are submitted.

Alger, Hoartio Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 10-30-09
Contact Info: www.horatioalger.com/scholarship
This association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.

Alpha Gamma Sigma Amount: $500 Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This scholarship has been established for those applicants who are male high school seniors who are intent upon attending the University of Missouri- Columbia.

American Chemical Society Scholarships Amount: $2500 Deadline: 03-01-09
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant will have a minority ethnicity and seek a two year chemical technology degree.

American Legion Scholarships
Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship		 Amount: $500 Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
All applicants must be the descendant of a veteran having served at least 90 days active service. A copy of the veteran’s discharge notice must accompany the scholarship application.

Two awards of $500 are given annually in memory of the first Missourian to serve as National Commander of The American Legion. Eligible are individuals who are currently members of The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of The American Legion, or a descendant of a member of any thereof. Applicants must be unmarried and under the age of 21, and must use the scholarship as a full-time student in an accredited college or university and a resident of Missouri.

American Legion Scholarships
Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship		 Amount: $500 Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
All applicants must be the descendant of a veteran having served at least 90 days active service. A copy of the veteran’s discharge notice must accompany the scholarship application.

Two $500 awards are given annually to a student planning on obtaining a degree in education, in honor of this Past National Executive Committeeman from Missouri. To be eligible, individuals must:
(1) be a descendant of a veteran who served 90 or more days of active duty in the armed forces and having an honorable discharge;
(2) be a Missouri resident;
(3) use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university;
(4) provide a copy of the discharge certificate for the veteran on whose the application is made; and
(5) submit an essay of 500 words or less on the subject In your opinion, what was the most significant world event of 2009/2010?

American Legion Scholarships
Joseph J. Frank Scholarship		 Amount: $500 Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
All applicants must be the descendant of a veteran having served at least 90 days active service. A copy of the veteran’s discharge notice must accompany the scholarship application.

Five awards of $500.00 are given annually to individuals who are descendants of a veteran. Applicant must have attended a full session of The American Legion Boys State or The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. Applicants must be unmarried, under the age of 21, a current resident of the state of Missouri and must use the scholarship as a full time student in an accredited college or university.

American Legion Scholarships
Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship		 Amount: $1000 Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
All applicants must be the descendant of a veteran having served at least 90 days active service. A copy of the veteran’s discharge notice must accompany the scholarship application.

Two awards of $1000 each are given each year. One award is given to a boy who has attended a full session of The American Legion Boys State of Missouri or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy. The second award is given to a girl who has attended a full session of The American Legion Auxiliary's Girls State program or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy.

American Legion Scholarships
M.D. “Jack” Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund		 Amount: $750 Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
All applicants must be the descendant of a veteran having served at least 90 days active service. A copy of the veteran’s discharge notice must accompany the scholarship application.

Currently one $750 award is given for two successive semesters, and may, by application, be extended for two additional successive semesters. This award is available to a Missouri boy or girl training to be a Registered Nurse, and may be used in their freshman or subsequent college years. The student must have graduated in the top forty percent of their high school class or have a "C" or equivalent standing from their last college or university semester. Scholarships are awarded for one year, payable $375 per semester.

American Legion Scholarships
Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship		 Amount: $500 Deadline:
Contact Info: Please see Mrs. Hostler to be considered as Hillcrest’s nominee.
All applicants must be the descendant of a veteran having served at least 90 days active service. A copy of the veteran’s discharge notice must accompany the scholarship application.

One $500 award will be awarded, annually.
(1) Each school in the State of Missouri may nominate one student to be considered for the award.
(2) The nominee will be selected on athletic, scholastic and leadership abilities.
(3) The nominee should be deeply involved in community and school activities.
(4) Must use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
Please see Mrs. Hostler to be considered as Hillcrest’s nominee.

Association of Government Accountants Amount: Deadline: 03-02-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant will major in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field that is committed to entering the accounting profession.

B. Davis Scholarship Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to complete an essay of less than 1,000 words, describing three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss whether you believe you possess some or all of these qualities, and describe an experience where you developed and/or demonstrated some or all of these traits. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@scholarshipquesthelper.com

Belcher Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 12-18-09
Contact Info: www.msbafuturebuilders.org/belcher
2010 Essay Topic: How can public education be improved through research, resources and responsibility? Visit www.msbafuturebuilders.org/belcher for further details.

Best Buy Scholarship Amount: $1500 Deadline: 02-15-10
Contact Info: Apply online at swww.BestBuy.com/Scholarship
Best Buy’s Scholarship Program is pleased to award $1,500 scholarships to 1,000 students living in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who will be entering college in the fall after their high school graduation. Scholarships were awarded to students in grades 9-12 who demonstrated academic achievements, volunteer efforts and work experience. Recipients will be announced in mid May.

Betty Thompson Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: 04-22-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
There will be 10 students chosen by the Hillcrest English Department. Those students will write an essay on a specific topic. ACT score, overall GPA and attendance will be considered when looking at each applicant.

Beyond the Basics School of Cosmetology Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: See Mrs. Hostler or Mrs. Davenport for an application.
There are four possible scholarships to be given.

Beyond the Basics School of Cosmetology Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
There are four possible scholarships to be given. See Mrs. Hostler or Mrs. Davenport for an application.

Big Sun Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: 06-24-10
Contact Info: www.bigsunathletics.com
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. How has your participation in sports affected the person you are becoming? Please send all essays to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

Bolivar Technical College Amount: $500 Deadline: 05-15-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Recipients must enroll in Bolivar Technical College Certificate or Associate Degree Program in the summer or fall semester following graduation from high school.

Boys and Girls Club Scholarship Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
To qualify for the Bright Flight Scholarship for the 2009-2010 college academic year, 2010 high school graduates must have achieved one of the following test scores to be ranked in the top 3 percent. Essay portions are not taken into consideration when determining the qualifying score. www.dhe.mo.gov
• ACT composite score of 31 or above
• SAT critical reading score of 790 or above and a math score of 780 or above

Bright Flight Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: www.dhe.mo.gov
To qualify for the Bright Flight Scholarship for the 2009-2010 college academic year, 2010 high school graduates must have achieved one of the following test scores to be ranked in the top 3 percent. Essay portions are not taken into consideration when determining the qualifying score. www.dhe.mo.gov
ACT composite score of 31 or above
SAT critical reading score of 790 or above and a math score of 780 or above

Bureau of Health Professions Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: www.bhpr.hrsa.gov
www.bhpr.hrsa.gov – This link will provides scholarship, grant, and loan information to students interested in health care fields.

Burger King Scholarship Program Amount: $1000 Deadline:
Contact Info: Apply online www.bk.com/scholars
Seniors with a 2.5 GPA, work 15 hours per week and actively involved in community service, with financial need.

Christian Connector, Inc. Amount: $2500 Deadline:
Contact Info: www.christianconnector.com
Website provides free Christian college information as well as entry in a $2,500 scholarship drawing.

Christian Connector, Inc. Amount: $2500 Deadline:
Contact Info: www.christianconnector.com
www.christianconnector.com – Website provides free Christian college information as well as entry in a $2,500 scholarship drawing.

Coca-Cola Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 10-31-10
Contact Info: www.coca-colascholars.org
GPA of 3.0, demonstrate leadership abilities, display academic achievements, involved in extracurricular activities and community service.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS
Andy Gott Scholarship $900		 Amount: $900 Deadline: 04-16-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant must have played varsity baseball including their senior year. They will also show potential to be successful in college and exhibit a need for further financial assistance.
www.cfozarks.org

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS
Dorothy Chestnut Harman Scholarship		 Amount: $1000 Deadline: 03-12-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant will major in elementary education, a GPA of 3.0 or above, will include FASFA to prove financial need and plans to attend Drury or Evangel University.
www.cfozarks.org

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS
Kevin Umlauf Scholarship		 Amount: $1000 Deadline: 03-12-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant must have attended a Greene, Christian or Webster County high school for two of the four years. Must attend MSU or OTC and demonstrate financial need by providing FASFA forms.
www.cfozarks.org

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS
Marion Bissett Hoblit Scholarship		 Amount: $2500 Deadline: 03-12-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant must plan to attend college, be in the top 10% of the COE/Marketing students your school. Demonstrate financial need, by providing FASFA documents.
www.cfozarks.org

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS
Ruth Olesen Kelley Scholarship		 Amount: $1500 Deadline: 03-12-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant will plan on attending a Springfield are college or university, and major in women’s history, arts or other issues relating to women.
www.cfozarks.org

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS
The Thea Jo Herron Scholarship		 Amount: $500 Deadline: 03-12-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
GPA of at least a 3.0, actively involved in choral music and/or drama program on or off stage.
www.cfozarks.org

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS
Wallace & Libby Walter Scholarship		 Amount: $1000 Deadline: 03-12-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Applicant must be of African American decent and display good citizenship.
www.cfozarks.org

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS
Chris Bell Scholarship		 Amount: $1000 Deadline: 03-12-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
ACT score of at least 28, top 10% of their graduating class, GPA of at least 3.8, full time student.
www.cfozarks.org

Cox College Health Amount: Deadline: 06-10-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant will need to attend college to be a Medical Assistant. The tuition and general fees for the first 32 hours of this program will be waived.

Datatel Scholars Foundation Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: www.datatelscholars.org
www.datatelscholars.org – Once in this website click on students to receive more information on how to apply. Any outstanding student having a GPA of 3.50 or higher, who is currently attending an eligible Datatel client site is encouraged to apply for the Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarship. Both full- and part-time students (at least six credit hours/term) are welcome to apply. The application is open to all majors and all levels of students (undergraduates and graduates).

Delta Kappa Gamma Amount: $500 Deadline: 03-31-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant will major in education.

Dennis, John (MO Sheriff Association) Amount: Deadline: 01-31-10
Contact Info: www.mosheriffs.com/scholarships
This applicant will major in criminal justice.

Diane Christodoulou Memorial Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: 04-05-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This scholarship will be awarded to any Missouri graduating student with LD who can meet post-secondary entrance requirements.

Educational Community Credit Union Amount: $750 Deadline: 03-31-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
To qualify, the applicant must be a member of ECCU, a graduating senior in high school and plan to participate in post-secondary studies.

Ekiss, Linda Memorial Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: 04-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Any Southwest Missouri graduation student or post-secondary student with learning disabilities who can meet post-secondary entrance requirements may apply.

Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: 05-30-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Memorial scholarship funds will be provided to support students impacted by multiple sclerosis, either directly or as a family member. Recipients will be chosen based on financial need, academic standing, and the impact with which multiple sclerosis has affected their lives.

Elks Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 11-02-09
Contact Info: www.elks.org/enf/scholars
www.elks.org/enf/scholars There are 500 Four-Year Scholarships available.

GFWC of Missouri Amount: Deadline: 04-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Any Senior who will be attending a college in Springfield, MO of Native American Indian heritage.

Gillming, Mark Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: 11-20-09
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This recipient is chosen from among those seniors who have made a significant contribution to the success and spirit of the Hillcrest football. They must have participated in football for three years excluding illness or injury, must meet the good citizenship standards of SPS and Hillcrest and exhibit a need for further financial assistance to continue education.

Horace Mann Scholarship Amount: $5000 Deadline: 03-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This application includes a 300 word essay and online application.

James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 02-28-10
Contact Info: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/westlake
www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/westlake

Johnson & Wales University Amount: Deadline: 02-01-10
Contact Info: You may apply online at chefcontest.jwu.edu
This applicant would major in Culinary Arts.

Kappa Sigma Fraternity Amount: $1000 Deadline: 11-01-09
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Must pledge Kappa Sigma, enrolled full time at MO S&T, in the top 20% of their class and have an ACT score of 28 or higher.

KFC Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 02-10-10
Contact Info: www.kfcscholars.org
This applicant must have a GPA of 2.75 and demonstrate financial need.

Kids’ Chance Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 04-30-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
A parent must have sustained a serious injury or a fatality in a Missouri work related accident covered by workers’ compensation.

LEAP Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: 01-31-10
Contact Info: www.leap-forward.com
Missouri Society of CPA’s has sponsored this scholarship given to any senior planning to major in accounting.

Lewis and Clara Osbourn Scholarship (Messiah Lutheran Church) Amount: $1000 Deadline:
Contact Info: www.messiahmo.org
A graduating senior enrolling in a Lutheran ELCA college. Apply online at www.messiahmo.org under the “Area 8 Scholarship Application” link.

Making it Count Scholarship Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: www.makingitcount.com/scholarship
www.makingitcount.com/scholarship

Martin Luther King Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 05-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Applicant must be an African American and plans to attend Missouri State University.

Mary Riley Wolfe (Junior League of Springfield) Amount: Deadline: 03-12-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant will need to be a female with a 3.5 GPA or better.

Mediacom Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 03-31-10
Contact Info: www.mediacomcc.com
www.mediacomcc.com

Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 02-14-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Applicant must be a minority, a Missouri resident, be in the top 25% of their class.

Missouri S&T Chancellor’s Scholarship Amount: $12000 Deadline: 11-01-09
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
GPA of 3.25, or top 10% of your class. receive an ACT of 30 or better by October 24th and display strong leadership skills.

Missouri Society of Professional Engineers Amount: $3000 Deadline: 02-28-10
Contact Info: www.ozarkelectric.com/MSPE
This applicant will be beginning an engineering or pre-engineering program in Spring of 2010. Further requirements may be found in the packet or online at www.ozarkelectric.com/MSPE

Missouri State Board of Governors Scholarship Amount: $6000 Deadline: 03-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Top 10 percent of class (or 3.90 GPA on a 4.00 scale) combined with a minimum ACT of 28.

Missouri State University Advantage Scholarship Amount: $1000 Deadline: 06-01-09
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Applicants must have completed six or more credit hours through the Missouri State University Dual Credit Program with an MSU cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Missouri State University Leadership Scholarship Amount: $1000 Deadline: 03-12-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Write an 800 to 1,000 word essay.

Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship Amount: $2000 Deadline: 02-14-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Applicant must be a Missouri resident, enrolling full time into a college or university in Missouri, rank in the top 15%.

Mizzou Alumni Scholarship Amount: $5000 Deadline: 02-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant will need to receive a 26 or higher on the ACT or rank in the top 20% of their class.

MSSDAR JROTC Amount: Deadline: 03-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant is currently involved with JROTC and has a GPA of 3.0 or above.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Amount: $1000 Deadline: 01-15-10
Contact Info: Apply online at www.nationalmssociety.org/scholarship
Students who have a parent or themselves have been diagnosed with MS. Enroll in an accredited post-secondary school for the first time, with at least six credit hours.

National Science Foundation Amount: Deadline: 02-15-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
The student will receive full tuition, room and board with the scholarship.

National Science Foundation Amount: Deadline: 02-15-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
FULL 4 YEAR TUITION – The student will receive full tuition, room and board with the scholarship. Apply as early as possible, but no later than 02/15/2010.

Native American Scholarship
General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Missouri, INC.		 Amount: Deadline: 04-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Must be a Native American and complete application.

Norman’s Jewelry & Bridal Shoppe Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Applicants must visit Norman’s Bridal Shoppe in Lebanon, MO, to register for the scholarship drawing. Drawing is open to male and female junior and senior students. One drawing will be on 1/17/09 and the second drawing will be on 4/30/09.

Northwest Missouri State University – Alumni Scholarship Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: www.nwtke.com/content/scholarship
www.nwtke.com/content/scholarship

Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Scholarship Amount: $5000 Deadline: 02-15-10
Contact Info: www.ohtheplaces.org
Any high school senior who understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer!

Ozark Empire Kiwanis Club Amount: $1000 Deadline: 02-15-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
ACT and GPA will be considered with this application. Community service and extracurricular activities will be considered.

Ozarks Technical Community College
Director’s Scholarship 		Amount: $1800 Deadline: 03-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Scholarship recipients must enroll at OTC the fall semester following their graduation. A+ Program students are NOT eligible for OTC Institutional Scholarships, however; application may be made for OTC Foundation Scholarships.

Scholarship for OTC Career Center student graduating from high school. Additional qualifications may be required by each OTC Career Center program. This scholarship award provides $900 per semester for full-time enrollment. The scholarship is pro-rated for less than full-time enrollment.

Ozarks Technical Community College
First Place State Scholarship		 Amount: Deadline: 05-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Scholarship recipients must enroll at OTC the fall semester following their graduation. A+ Program students are NOT eligible for OTC Institutional Scholarships, however; application may be made for OTC Foundation Scholarships.

OTC Career Center student who participates in a career-technical student organization and wins First Place at state competition during the current school year and has a cumulative 2.5 grade point average or higher. This scholarship award provides the equivalent of in-district tuition for up to 15 credit hours and common student fees.

Ozarks Technical Community College
President’s Scholarship		 Amount: $1800 Deadline: 04-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Scholarship recipients must enroll at OTC the fall semester following their graduation. A+ Program students are NOT eligible for OTC Institutional Scholarships, however; application may be made for OTC Foundation Scholarships.

In-district high school graduates that meet two of the following criteria: a cumulative 3.3 grade point average or higher, rank in the top 25% of graduating class, or a composite score of 22 or higher on the ACT. This scholarship award provides $900 per semester for full-time enrollment. The scholarship is prorated for less than full-time enrollment.

Ozarks Technical Community College
Principal’s Scholarship 		Amount: $1800 Deadline: 04-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Scholarship recipients must enroll at OTC the fall semester following their graduation. A+ Program students are NOT eligible for OTC Institutional Scholarships, however; application may be made for OTC Foundation Scholarships.

In-district high school graduates that have a cumulative 2.5 grade point average or higher, recommended by their principal based on community service, school involvement, leadership, and potential to succeed at OTC. This scholarship award provides $900 per semester for full-time enrollment. The scholarship is pro-rated for less than full-time enrollment.

Ozarks Technical Community College
Service Area Scholarship 		Amount: $1800 Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
High school graduates in the OTC service area that have a cumulative 2.5 grade point average or higher, recommended by their principal based on community service, school involvement, leadership, and potential to succeed at OTC. This scholarship award provides $900 per semester for full-time enrollment. The scholarship is pro-rated for less than full-time enrollment. Application deadline is April 1 for Fall semester, November 1 for Spring semester.

Ozarks Technical Community College
Technical School Director’s Scholarship 		Amount: $1800 Deadline: 05-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Scholarship recipients must enroll at OTC the fall semester following their graduation. A+ Program students are NOT eligible for OTC Institutional Scholarships, however; application may be made for OTC Foundation Scholarships.

Applicant must be recommended by the director of the technical school attended. Must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average from a technical school that articulates with OTC. Student must have been involved in community service, school, and leadership activities. The scholarship award provides $900 per semester for full-time enrollment. The scholarship is pro-rated for less than full-time enrollment.

Ozarks Technical Community College
Trustee’s Scholarship		 Amount: Deadline: 04-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Scholarship recipients must enroll at OTC the fall semester following their graduation. A+ Program students are NOT eligible for OTC Institutional Scholarships, however; application may be made for OTC Foundation Scholarships.

In-district high school graduates that meet two of the following criteria: a cumulative 3.5 grade point average or higher, rank in the top 10% of your graduating class, or a composite score of 25 or higher on the ACT. This scholarship award provides the equivalent of in-district tuition for up to 15 credit hours and common student fees.

Paul Mitchell Cosmetology Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 05-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant will be an exceptional high school attendance, at least a 2.5 GPA, short essay and two reference letters.

Quail Forever (Ozark Plateau Chapter) Amount: $10000 Deadline: 01-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
GPA of 3.0, support the hunting tradition, hold a membership with NWTF, involved in extracurricular activities and community involvement, display leadership capabilities. Include an essay exhibiting dedication to conservation with three letters of recommendation.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 04-15-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Recipients will be chosen by the Missouri Dept of Elem and Sec Education. Previous winners have had an ACT of at least 32 or above.

Robert V. Pirrie Memorial Scholarship – (Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors) Amount: $1500 Deadline: 03-31-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant will major in mathematics, topography, and drafting, etc.

Soroptimist Shirley Jay Scholarship Amount: $2000 Deadline: 04-30-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This female applicant will demonstrate financial need, show interest in a higher education and prove admission to an accredited college.

Springfield Area Legal Support Professionals Amount: $400 Deadline: 03-02-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Based on scholastic achievement, leadership ability and need, you must be in the top 25% of your class.

Springfield Association of Educational Office Professionals Scholarship Amount: $250 Deadline: 04-10-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This applicant will plan to go into Education or Business after graduation.

Springfield Public Schools Minority Teacher Scholarship Program Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
FULL RIDE. To apply submit and application to Springfield Public Schools Office of Cultural Diversity.

Student Insights Scholarship Amount: $4000 Deadline: 04-19-10
Contact Info: www.student-view.com
Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.

Talbots Scholarship Amount: $30000 Deadline: 01-02-10
Contact Info: Apply at www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/instructions.php
The Talbots Scholarship Foundation will award $180,000 in college scholarships for the 2010 academic year, including up to 10 $15,000 scholarships and one $30,000 scholarship to an extraordinary finalist demonstrating courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit.

The Springfield PTA Scholarship Amount: $300 Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
This scholarship will be awarded to a person who will enroll in an accredited full course of study at a Missouri technical college.

United Negro College Scholarship Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: www.uncf.org
This applicant must have a 3.3 GPA, plans to enroll in and accredited U.S. college or university, demonstrates leadership capabilities, involved in the community and extracurricular activities and meet federal Pell Grant criteria.

University of Missouri – Columbia/ Evans Scholars Amount: Deadline:
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Applicants must have been worked as a caddy at a private golf course/ country club for at least two years while in high school, have high academic standards, and meet financial need requirements. Contact the Financial Aid Office at Mizzou for more information.

University of Missouri – Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business Amount: $7175 Deadline: 02-01-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Apply for any of the three scholarships and include FASFA forms.

Urban Flight and Rural Needs Scholarship Amount: Deadline: 04-15-10
Contact Info: Please visit the Counseling Center for information.
Application is offered to students who have a 2.5 GPA and plan to major in education.

US Bank Scholarship Amount: $1000 Deadline: 03-01-09
Contact Info: www.usbank.com/studentloans
Apply online at www.usbank.com/studentloans

US JCI Senate Foundation Amount: $1000 Deadline:
Contact Info: Apply online at www.mojcisenate.org/forms.html
Apply online at www.mojcisenate.org/forms.html

Washington Crossing Foundation Amount: $7500 Deadline: 01-15-10
Contact Info: www.gwcf.org
If you are interested in politics, military or even history this scholarship is for you.