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• Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent.
• Plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States.
• Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of the The Home Depot. Employees of The Home Depot and their dependents are eligible to apply for a scholarship from The Homer Fund.
• Focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction Management

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Applicants to the James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program must:

• Be Missouri residents.
• Be graduating seniors at Missouri high schools who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study for the entire upcoming academic year at an accredited four-year college or university*. OR Be students who have completed one or two full years at a Missouri community college with sufficient credits to transfer to an accredited four-year college or university at the sophomore or junior level, respectively.
• Demonstrate limited financial resources with a family-adjusted gross income of $60,000 or less and an expected family contribution toward college of $7,000 or less.
• Have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale except community college applicants with one year transferable credits must have 2.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/29796/james-l-and-nellie-m-westlake-scholarship

The GP M.A.D.E. Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”) started by Coach Gary Pinkel, is a non-profit 501©(3) organization, established to provide financial assistance to young people facing difficult challenges.

Applicants must be a graduating senior from a Boone County, MO public or private high school

and plan to enter into an agricultural or bioscience-related field. They must also plan to attend

a higher-education institution, college or university either located in Boone County or that is

a member of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce - Central Methodist University, Columbia

College, Moberly Area Community College, Stephens College or the University of Missouri.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14DtfoaLgu1YUQ6SZGu3B5gpWjmPYc8lW/view?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep2pK6Vlm4wFO32Q8U6NiV_BiUjaK_5B1JpI3nVoQbudz4zQ/viewform

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide educational funding assistance to an African American female who is passionate about furthering her education to help create a better place in the community, home life, and work environment. This is a one-time scholarship in the amount of $500. The recipient of this scholarship must attend a college/university in Fall 2025. The scholarship will be awarded upon verification of enrollment for the fall term.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzyW9xgpaBGgVCDE_jBhBrhBcEJ9cieXykVzQru5oW2P0e4w/viewform

• Applicants must be a high school senior at a Columbia Public Schools high school (Battle, Douglass, Hickman and Rock Bridge).
• Awarded to one graduating senior at each of the four CPS high schools.
• Applicant must be interested in pursuing a degree in education from an accredited two- or four-year institution.
• Dependents of CPSF board or CPSF staff members are not eligible to apply. Link to application can be found within the information here: https://cpsf.org/scholarship-faqs/

Carter/MacLellan Make-a-Difference Scholarship purpose:

To emphasize the importance of volunteer leadership and assistance in making a difference in the quality of life for others.

To recognize a student who has demonstrated initiative and dedication in a volunteer role without need for recognition.

Carter/MacLellan Make-a-Difference Scholarship eligibility: one scholarship will be awarded at each of the four public high schools.

Qualifications:

• Graduating senior at a Columbia Public High School
• A citizen of the United States and resident of Boone County
• GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Excellent attendance
• Accepted in an accredited post-secondary education or career training program

Click link below to fill out application.

Return completed application to Sharla Hyler in counseling.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JIwqe-mOTDLirZdiDRa-ayZjLVIzsYq8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118443925888070363636&rtpof=true&sd=true

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xmjEotcWnA5wl7yl2nhWInU3VFreZwZ/view?usp=drive_link

The Paxton Keeley PTA offers a $500.00 (Five hundred dollar) scholarship to congratulate our former students on their graduation from high school. The money is intended to be used for their continuing education in college or technical school. The applicant must have attended Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School for at least one full school year during their Kindergarten-5th grade years.

The scholarship will assist a young adult in pursing post-secondary education. Recipient selection will be based on the following criteria:

1. Scholarship (must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)

2. Leadership (school/community involvement)

3. Future Plans

4. Self Expression (essay)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7E8VTnVQYdKb79yyWlqhf0xH04jCpkKqB3OV8T9NZcsvMRg/viewform

Four deserving graduating senior students who are attending Columbia Public Schools (Battle, Douglass, Hickman, and Rock Bridge) will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to assist them in their post-high school education at a technical, trade, vocational school, or community college (with an emphasis in technical certification) with a physical location in Missouri.

Each year the Columbia (MO) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta offers a scholarships to a deserving member(s) of the Delta GEMS Program and students within our service area of Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cooper, Howard, and Randolph counties. The scholarship will assist a young adult in pursing post-secondary education. Recipient selection will be based on the following criteria:

1. Scholarship (must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale)

2. Leadership (school/community involvement)

3. Future Plans

4. Self Expression (essay)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7WfGe_XXWU8mxvb6fAUVS_QCk3mstMsDE3NCCOZVOFsVTlw/viewform

Candidates for this scholarship are limited to sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters, great-grandsons and great-granddaughters of a United States wartime veteran or service member who served during one or more of the periods of war officially designated as "eligibility dates for membership" in The American Legion from 4/6/1917 to the present.

Applicants must be a daughter, granddaughter, son or grandson of a living or deceased Auxilliary.

Each year we give 1 scholarship to a female Boone County graduating senior who will be attending her post-secondary school at a Missouri institution in 2025. Completion of the attached form is due Friday, March 7, 2025, to me - Susan Nichols, 1817 Katy Ln, Columbia, MO 65203. My email is sbnichols06@gmail.com.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yBb1jzPmFxAb6uA44PpBnxJ0TgstxL5e/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118443925888070363636&rtpof=true&sd=true

This $1000 scholarship is available to any senior who is a current member of their schools track & field and/or cross country team and a current or previous member of the Blue Thunder Track Club. The applicant must demonstrate leadership, hold a gpa of 3.0 or higher, and be involved in school and community activities. In addition to this application, you will need to submit the following items:

* A copy of your high school transcript

* A copy of the letter of acceptance from the college or university you will/plan to attend

* An essay explaining how participating in track & field has prepared you for success in life

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScErOKCtzoUHw-tA21PtZlWhhVo5lJgl_GU8ZivVgLlVMzuvg/viewform

Alpha Delta Kappa was founded by women who saw a need to recognize and support the professional efforts of understanding women educators. Since 1947, over 125,000 women educators around the world have discovered the many opportunities provided by membership in ADK -- opportunities for recognition of commitment to educational excellence, personal and professional growth and for collectively channeling their energies toward the good of schools, communities, the teaching profession, and the world.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKCIHJ2ZggwPMpn65Ppa1n4VINdkOebSfuhH91RZDg_rikDA/viewform

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide educational funding assistance to an African American woman who is passionate about furthering her education to help create a better place in the community, home life and work environment. This is a one-time scholarship in the amount of $500.

Degree-seeking student with previous theater experience, either onstage, backstage, or on technical or production teams. Plans future involvement, in any way, in some aspect of community theater.

To qualify, you must be a member of The American Legion Family, i.e., Legion Member, Auxiliary Member, S.A.L. Member, or a descendant of any member thereof. Please look at each of the following scholarship opportunities:

Charles L. Bacon Scholarship

Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Joseph J. Frank Scholarship

Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund (Must have attended Boys State)

M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship

Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship

MO Detachment, Sons of the American Legion Scholarship

The scholarship will go to a senior woman in the Columbia Public Schools who will start her freshman year in the fall of 2024 at an accredited postsecondary institution. The recipient must excel in academics, leadership, and service to her community. She must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA.

This $1000 scholarship is available to any senior who is a current member of their schools track & field and/or cross country team and a current or previous member of the Blue Thunder Track Club. The applicant must demonstrate leadership, hold a gpa of 3.0 or higher, and be involved in school and community activities. In addition to this application, you will need to submit the following items:

* A copy of your high school transcript

* A copy of the letter of acceptance from the college or university you will/plan to attend

* An essay explaining how participating in track & field has prepared you for success in life

Columbia, Missouri high school seniors. Must have participated in an extracurricular in high school for at least two years. Accepted into two- or four-year college/university. Applicants with financial need will be given priority and those involved in volunteer work will be given strong consideration.

This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.

The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.

We are looking for people who are passionate, results driven, and eager to learn, we have a few requirements that need to be met in order to be eligible:

-Member of an underrepresented racial or ethnic marginalized community

-Pursuing a Trade/Technical/Certificate Program within 30-miles of Boone County

-Between the ages of 18-22 years old at the time of applying

-U.S. citizen by date of award

-First generation & non-traditional students are strongly encouraged to apply!