Please check back often as I will be updating this page when new scholarships are found. I will not be updating the bulletin with scholarships, you will get all scholarship information here. Also, check out the College Information page to find a Senior Checklist, College Cost Comparison, and a Senior Newsletter.
Here is a Scholarship Tracking Form to help you organize as you begin filling out scholarships.
Here is a Scholarship Tracking Form to help you organize as you begin filling out scholarships.
Local Scholarships (organized by due date):
Click here for a list of local scholarships and their requirements. Check back often as there are more to be listed.
$$$$$ BIG SCHOLARSHIPS that you should be applying for. We have had Knox seniors win some of these, so they are doable!
December:
Click here for a list of local scholarships and their requirements. Check back often as there are more to be listed.
$$$$$ BIG SCHOLARSHIPS that you should be applying for. We have had Knox seniors win some of these, so they are doable!
December:
- National Turkey Federation Local level receives approximately $300, State level receives $2,000, National level receives $10,000. Due to me by January 6. The essay is weighted 40%.
- Lewis County REC, due January 21
- Old Threshers Scholarship, due March 1
- Missouri Association Mutual Insurance Companies, due March 2 online
- Foundation of Rural Service Scholarship (a.k.a. Mark Twain Telephone). In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must have a telephone service with Mark Twain, it can't be internet only. Click here for an application. Due March 6
- Knox County Mutual Insurance Company, due March 11
- Caroline Hartsock Memorial Scholarship, due March 15
- Citizen's Bank of Edina, due March 15
- Eastern Star, due March 15
- Elden Ewalt Memorial Scholarship, due March 15
- Evelyn Ewalt Art Scholarship, due March 15
- Helen McElfresh Memorial Scholarship, due March 15
- Hurdland 4th of July Academic Scholarship, due March 15
- Jerry Gudehus Memorial Scholarship, due March 15
- Knox County Athletic Booster Scholarship, due March 15
- Knox County Chamber of Commerce, due march 15
- Knox County PTO, due March 15
- Knox County Rotary Scholarship, due March 15
- Knox County Teacher's Association (CTA), due March 15
- Knox County Young Farmer Scholarship, due March 15
- Lila Kennedy Scholarship, due March 15
- Margaret Parrish Business Scholarship, due March 15
- MFA Foundation Scholarship, due March 15
- Pepsi Cola Memphis Bottling Co., due March 15
- Quail Forever (Doug Rainey/Dave Mackey Scholarship), due March 15
- Red Cross Scholarship, due March 15
- Rex Arment Scholarship, due March 15
- Sandra Browning Memorial Music Booster Scholarship, due March 15
- Scott Allen Childress Memorial Scholarship, due March 15
- Scott Pinson Memorial Scholarship, due March 15
- Student Council KCHS (only senior members may apply), due March 15
- Tim McCauley Memorial Scholarship, due March 15
- United Methodist Clothes Closet Scholarship, due March 15
- United State Bank Scholarship, due March 15
- VFW Scholarship, due March 15
- Albert Hagerla Memorial Scholarship, due April 15
- Coach Carol Gross Memorial Scholarship, due April 15
Scholarships (Missouri and National)
- The Patriot Guard Riders of Missouri are offering four scholarships to Missouri students who are sons or daughters of those who fall within the following categories:
(1) Those who have given their lives in the line of duty, including both military and first responder (police/fire)
(2) Those honorably discharged veterans who have passed after their term of service
(3) Those veterans or first responders disabled in the line of duty to the extent that providing an advanced education cannot be easily realized
These scholarships are non-renewable, and consist of one award in the amount of $2,000, and three awards in the amount of $1,000 each, to be awarded to four deserving Missouri students to help defray cost at any accredited institution of higher learning, including vocational and business schools.
An application form is attached. Please note that the application deadline date is April 1, 2020. - In memory of Kennith L. Short, founder of Opaa! Food Management, a one year scholarship of $1000 will be awarded. To be eligible, you must enroll in a college pursing a career in food service/hospitality industry. Kennith L Short Memorial Scholarship. Applications are due April 3, 2020
- Amco Ranger Termite & Pest Solutions want to help a Missouri student pay for their college tuition. They also want to encourage students to get involved and serve their communities. To be eligible for their scholarship students need to find an opportunity to serve their community and then tell them about it. The scholarship is worth $1,000 and will be awarded in June, 2020. https://amcoranger.com/amco-ranger-scholarship/.
Free College Planning and Scholarship Websites
https://www.bestvalueschools.org/scholarship/
https://www.bestvalueschools.org/nursing-scholarships/
https://www.moneysavingpro.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-college-scholarships/
http://www.scholarships.com This is a free scholarship search and financial aid resource. This is a very comprehensive site that has membership in the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators, which is a professional organization that sets the standards for Financial Aid professionals.
http://www.supercollege.com Database of thousands of scholarships for high school, college, and graduate students.
http://www.gocollege.com This site allows you to do college and scholarship searches as well as giving you resources for help with the ACT or SAT.
http://www.collegexpress.com Gives information on thousands of colleges, an “ask an expert” section, estimating college costs, finding scholarships and plenty of general advice on college.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov This site allows you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it for processing.
http://MyCollegeOptions.Org College search engine with lots of tips and financial aid information
http://CollegeAnswer.com College planning website sponsored by Sallie Mae lenders
http://www.eCampusTours.com Research your school online, and hyperlink to your chosen school to book a campus visit
http://www.petersons.com The well respected Peterson's Guide to college online.
Adventures in Education
Fastweb
MeritAid.com
Mid-Western Higher Education Compact
(Rolla High School, Rolla MO)
Eight Steps To Winning A Scholarship
(Taken from the NASFAA website (www.nasfaa.org)
Families often hear about the millions of scholarship dollars that go unused each year, an anecdote that has been repeated so many times that it is accepted as fact. Unfortunately, this pot of scholarships at the end of the rainbow is a myth: While some scholarships go unused, much of the money included in that figure comes from employers' tuition remission programs. There are scholarships out there, however, and you can increase your odds of winning one by following these eight steps:
Beware of Scholarships Scams
(From the Minnesota Office of Higher Education)
Almost 95 percent of all student aid comes directly from the federal and state governments or the school itself using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be wary of any financial aid search company that charges a fee to match students with sources of financial aid. There are no guarantees that the company will find any aid that you can't find yourself.
Proceed with caution if a company:
https://www.bestvalueschools.org/scholarship/
https://www.bestvalueschools.org/nursing-scholarships/
https://www.moneysavingpro.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-college-scholarships/
http://www.scholarships.com This is a free scholarship search and financial aid resource. This is a very comprehensive site that has membership in the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators, which is a professional organization that sets the standards for Financial Aid professionals.
http://www.supercollege.com Database of thousands of scholarships for high school, college, and graduate students.
http://www.gocollege.com This site allows you to do college and scholarship searches as well as giving you resources for help with the ACT or SAT.
http://www.collegexpress.com Gives information on thousands of colleges, an “ask an expert” section, estimating college costs, finding scholarships and plenty of general advice on college.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov This site allows you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it for processing.
http://MyCollegeOptions.Org College search engine with lots of tips and financial aid information
http://CollegeAnswer.com College planning website sponsored by Sallie Mae lenders
http://www.eCampusTours.com Research your school online, and hyperlink to your chosen school to book a campus visit
http://www.petersons.com The well respected Peterson's Guide to college online.
Adventures in Education
Fastweb
MeritAid.com
Mid-Western Higher Education Compact
(Rolla High School, Rolla MO)
Eight Steps To Winning A Scholarship
(Taken from the NASFAA website (www.nasfaa.org)
Families often hear about the millions of scholarship dollars that go unused each year, an anecdote that has been repeated so many times that it is accepted as fact. Unfortunately, this pot of scholarships at the end of the rainbow is a myth: While some scholarships go unused, much of the money included in that figure comes from employers' tuition remission programs. There are scholarships out there, however, and you can increase your odds of winning one by following these eight steps:
- Consult the financial aid office: The largest amount of financial aid comes from federal, state, and institutional grants and tuition discounts. Your financial aid office can help you find information on available scholarships, grants, and loans according to your needs and background.
- Contact your academic department: If you have already decided on a major, your academic department may be aware of awards designated for students in your area of study. The student aid office does not always have information on these highly specific programs, so be sure to check both.
- Use a free scholarship search engine: Ask the student aid office to recommend free scholarship search sites other students have found useful. Online searches let you focus on scholarships that fit your personal characteristics, helping you target your search to only those scholarships for which you are most likely to qualify. Some sites bombard users with promotional scholarships that may turn out to be advertisements in disguise, so make sure you know what you are signing up for when and if you give out your personal information.
- Never assume: Don't believe that because you don't have straight A's and can't shoot a 3 pointer, there's nothing available to you. There are scholarships available based on hobbies, interests, background, financial need, etc. According to FinAid.com, there's even a $1,000 scholarship for a left-handed student. Seek out local and national organizations and associations in your areas of interest to see whether any scholarship opportunities exist.
- Write the essay: No one likes to write essays, so use that fact to your advantage. Scholarships that require essays receive fewer applicants, giving you a better chance of qualifying. Keep copies of all the application materials you submit; often essays and other application materials can be tweaked and used again for future applications. Be sure to thoroughly proofread before submitting each application.
- Stack up the small scholarships: Studies show that families often overlook scholarships that are less than $500. You may be thinking that these awards won't even make a dent in your college costs, but adding up multiple small awards can prove to be a benefit in your scholarship quest.
- Apply early: The best time to apply is NOW! Waiting too long will result in missed deadlines. Seniors should start filling out applications to meet the early or mid-fall application deadlines. Don't wait to be accepted to a college to research and apply for private scholarships. If you don't receive a scholarship the first time around, don't get discouraged. Most scholarships are not limited to freshmen; you may have better luck the following year.
- Don't get scammed: The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers about scholarship scams, which promise that, for a fee, they can help the family access more student aid. Similar scams charge students high scholarship search or application fees. According to the FTC, "[M]ost scholarship sponsors do not charge up-front fees to apply for funding, and no legitimate scholarship sponsor can guarantee that you will win an award." The financial aid office at your school can help you apply for student aid, and free scholarship searches are available online.
Beware of Scholarships Scams
(From the Minnesota Office of Higher Education)
Almost 95 percent of all student aid comes directly from the federal and state governments or the school itself using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be wary of any financial aid search company that charges a fee to match students with sources of financial aid. There are no guarantees that the company will find any aid that you can't find yourself.
Proceed with caution if a company:
- Lists a mail drop as a return address or operating out of a residential address.
- Uses excessive hype and claims of high success rates.
- Requires up-front money for application fees.
- Has typing and spelling errors on application materials.
- Lists no telephone number for the business.
- Suggests its influence with scholarship sponsors.
- Pressures you to respond quickly.
- Requests personal information (bank account, credit card, or social security numbers)
- If the company suggests that large amounts of aid currently are not being used, how does it document the statement?
- How many financial aid sources exist in the company's computer file? Does the company maintain its own file of sources? Or does it use the file of some other company or service?
- Is there a minimum number of sources provided by the company? Are the listings in the form of scholarships, work, loans or contests? Do they include federal and state programs for which the student will be considered through the regular financial aid application process? Do the sources include institutional scholarships about which the student would be notified once accepted?
- How often does the company update its list of aid sources? Does the company check to confirm that the source still exists?
- Can the student apply directly to the aid sources provided by the company, or must the student be recommended by a person or group? Are the application fees for the sources provided?
- How long will the student have to wait for the information? Will the list of aid sources be received before application deadlines?
- What characteristics are used to match students with aid sources?
- How successful have previous participants been in obtaining funds from aid sources identified by the company? Is there a list of references that can be contacted for verification? Will the company refund the program fee if aid sources are incorrectly matched with the student's qualifications, if aid sources no longer exist or fail to reply to the student, or if application deadlines for aid sources already have passed when the information is received?