Information regarding this scholarship can be found at the Missouri Department of Higher Education Bright Flight Program Website.

Here are scholarships for students from Missouri school districts. They vary in type and deadlines. More information can be found at StudentScholarships.org.

The contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application through a Chapter of the Fraternity. The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright.  The essay must be 700 and 750 words in length.  The type-written, double-spaced essay may be submitted via postal service or email in Microsoft Word.  2019 Essay Title: “The U.S. Census projects that the United States will become a majority-minority country by the year 2045.  How can we combat, prevent and/or reduce prejudice, discrimination and violence in a new, more diverse America?”  The manuscript must be postmarked or time stamped on the email not later than midnight, October 18, 2019 and sent to an Omega Psi Phi Chapter sponsoring the essay contest.  Flyers are available in the guidance office or at Sigma Mu Nu Chapter Of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International High School Essay Contest

To be considered eligible for Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship Programs, applicants must:

Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in the spring/summer with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation; Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution); Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required); Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; Be a United States Citizen.

Applications are available online at the Horatio Alger Scholarship Application.

Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars' (VFW's) premier scholarship program.  Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives.  Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme.  This year's theme is, "What Makes America Great".

The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 by the Oct. 31 deadline, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools.  Deadline to enter is October 31, 2019.  Please submit essay to your local VFW Post.  Additional information is available in the guidance office or at the VFW's Voice of Democracy

All entrants shall be students in grades seven through twelve (or equivalent).  Entrants must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet Reserve Association or a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary, or by an FRA Member-at-Large.  The essay shall be on the theme “What My Vote Will Mean to Me” and shall not exceed 350 words. Essay contest rules are available in the guidance office or Fleet Reserve Association 2019-2020 Americanism Essay Contest.

Any Vantage Credit Union member who is a graduating high school senior. Don’t have your own account with Vantage? Visit vcu.com or any branch location to open one today.  We recommend our Save.Think.Live. account, designed specifically for students age 25 and under.  Quest for Education Scholarship applications must be submitted through the website at Vantage Credit Union - Quest for Education Scholarship

Student and parents could win $5,000 to help pay for college. One winner chosen every month. Enter early at College Covered for more chances to win.  No purchase or student loan necessary to enter.  Visit Scholarship.CollegeCovered.com/Rules for the official rules.

The Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation is dedicated to the promotion of continuing education and to altruistic activities that make a positive difference in the world community.  Voluntary contributions of time and money from ESA Foundation members, ESA members, and friends of the Foundation are the ESA Foundation's sole sources of support.  As a nonprofit, tax exempt corporation, the ESA Foundation supports the service and leadership programs and the philanthropic projects of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International. For eligibility information and how to apply go to ESA Foundation Epsilon Sigman Alpha Scholarship

High school seniors are eligible to receive $500 toward their college education.  Applicants must be:

• MOCPA high school student members, which is free of charge and can be obtained online at MOCPA High School Student Membership Application
• Recommended by an educator, guidance counselor, or school administrator
• Missouri residents (or child of a MOCPA member)
• High school seniors during the 2019-2020 school year
• Enrolled in a college/university in Missouri (after high school graduation)
• Declared as an accounting major

To apply fill out the online form at MOCPA High School Scholarship Application.

Deadline March 1, 2020

High school applicants must reside in Illinois or Missouri. College students must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited institution in a state within the NDTA’s Central Region. Applicants must be high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2020, or full-time college students. College students may be enrolled in any field of study, but priority will be given to those in a degree program related to business, transportation, logistics, supply chain or physical distribution. Applications are available in the counseling office or at the National Defense Transportation Association Scholarship

In order to be considered for this scholarship program, applicants must be in their senior year at one of the qualifying high schools with a GPA of 3.0 or better, have a parent/legal guardian who is a military veteran with an honorable discharge or an active duty veteran and eligible for American Legion membership.  Applications are available in the counseling office or at the The American Legion Rider Scholarship Program