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Coca-Cola Scholarship
Sept 30, 2026
Minimum 3.0 GPA
PEO Star Scholarship
Sept 23, 2026
Return to Mrs. McQueen
3.0 GPA, Female, Essay over career plans (This scholarship is based on merit, NOT financial need.  Applicants should NOT include why they need this scholarship), school activity list.
AES Engineering Scholarship
Oct 8, 2026
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted.  Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.  You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
MASFAP Who's Making A Difference Scholarship 
Oct 1, 2026
Open to any Graduating Senior from a Missouri High School planning to attend a private or public 2 or 4 year institution, or vocational-technical school in Missouri.  We are looking for inspiring stories about students and people who make a difference in the lives of students

MO Cattlemen's Foundation
Oct 11, 2026
Student or parent must be a member of the MO Cattlemen's Foundation.  Preference given to a degree program within the agricultural field
Elks Most Valuable Student
Nov 12, 2026
Based on financial need, leadership, academics, ACT
National Honor Society Scholarship
Nov 20, 2026
Must be a member of National Honor Society.
Ramsey  Education Scholarship Program
Nov 30,2026
Must be a high school senior who has successfully completed or is taking 
  • Foundations in Personal Finance
Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Dec 1, 2026
Minimum 3.75 GPA, show financial need.  Start early, as there are many steps to this application.  FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.

MU Annual Scholarship

Dec 1, 2026

Fill out one application to apply for several scholarships.  Must be accepted to UM--Columbia in order to apply.  Must login to myZou account to apply.

MO Pork Association Youth Scholarship
Dec 12, 2025
Must be involved in the Pork industry. 
Burger King Scholars Program
Dec 15, 2025
Anyone can apply.  Scholarship also available for Burger King employees.
National Wild Turkey Federation
(Local Scholarship)
Dec 15, 2024
to Mrs. McQueen
Must have a 3.0 GPA, student must hold current NWTF membership.  Local chapter will award one scholarship to an area graduate.  Application turned into Mrs. McQueen or Mitch Holtman
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Jan 5, 2026
demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
Gentry County Cattlemen Association Scholarship
(Local Scholarship)
Jan 9, 2026
​to Mrs. McQueen
The Gentry County Cattlemen Association will award a scholarship Gentry and Worth Co seniors. Preference may be given to students who are planning to attend Missouri colleges, universities or technical schools. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential through extracurricular activities and work experiences, and demonstrate financial need. SEE MRS. MCQUEEN FOR APPLICATION
FFA Scholarship
Jan 15, 2026
Separate scholarships available for FFA members AND for non-FFA members. Do NOT have to be an FFA member to apply. Fill out one application to apply for over 1800 scholarships available.
MO JCI Senate Award
Jan 12, 2026
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools.
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Jan 15, 2027
If you are history buff, enjoy politics, or have the government or military in your future, visit this site.
MO State Fair Youth Scholarship
Jan 15, 2026
For Missouri 4-H and FFA Members
Ed Stegner Natural Resource Scholarships
Jan 31, 2027
The Foundation’s Ed Stegner Natural Resource Scholarships were established to provide major financial aid to encourage and assist students in five areas of natural resource management: Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Parks and Recreation and Soil and Water conservation. 
DAR Scholarships
Jan 31, 2026
Various Scholarship for many different majors
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Feb 1, 2026
Demonstrate courage, strength and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service
MO Conservation Agents Scholarship
Feb 1, 2026
Must be pursuing a degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Fisheries, Ecology, Agriculture, Criminal Justice, or a field of study closely related to these.
NWMSU Standard Freshman Scholarship
Feb 1, 2027
Must have been accepted to NWMSU. Fill out one application to apply for several scholarships. All students who plan to attend NWMSU should apply!!!
Missouri Corn Scholarship
Feb 13, 2026
Must attend a two or four year Missouri college or university with an area of study in the field of agronomy or other related field.
GRM/FMS Scholarship
Feb 14, 2026
Parents must be a member of the GRM Networks
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Feb 15, 2026 
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income). Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities. Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Must attend certain Colleges.
MFA Scholarship 
Feb 15, 2026

This scholarship may be used at any accredited post secondary school to pursue any course of study.  Must be a child or grandchild of a member-level customer.  
Missouri STEM Signing Day & Scholarship Award
Feb 15, 2025
Planning to pursue a STEM career path in college – either full degree or certificate program
National Farmers Farm Kids for College Scholarship
Feb 17, 2026
Be a high school senior and major in an agricultural field
James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship
Feb 23, 2026
Must have a 2.5 GPA 
Better Business Bureau Scholarship
Feb 28, 2026
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of the Midwest Plains offers annual scholarships to graduating high school students who live in our service area, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate strong character, leadership, and ethical values.
​Local Scholarships
Scholar-Link
March 1, 2026
Descriptions of Local Scholarships
FCS Financial
March 1, 2026
Must be a child or grandchild of customers with FCS Financial though a loan or crop insurance
Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness Scholarship
March 1, 2026
Write a 1200-1500 word essay that describes the impact of Alzheimer's disease on yourself, your family or community, and what you've learned in light of coping with the brain disorder. Awards several scholarships.
Kenneth N and Rosemary B Williford Foundation Scholarship
(Local Scholarship)
March 3, 2027
Return to Mrs. McQueen
The Kenneth N. and Rosemary B. Williford Foundation Scholarship was established to assist the school children of Gentry County in Missouri.  A separate application for this $1000 award will be submitted to the guidance counselor who will forward it to the Williford Foundation’s Board of Directors.  Academic ability, extracurricular involvement and financial need will be major considerations in selecting the recipient. 
Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship
March 7, 2026
The Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship Program is designed for graduating Missouri high school seniors who plan to pursue college studies in banking-related degree programs.  Seven $1,000 regional scholarships awarded annually
The Missouri Women's Golf Association Scholarship
March 14, 2026
Must be a female and involved in golf
MAMIC Scholarship Program
March 15, 2026
Each year MAMIC awards 8 scholarships to graduating Missouri high school seniors planning to attend a Missouri college, university, community college, or vocational school. Candidates must have an affiliation to a MAMIC Member or Associate Member company  In addition, MAMIC awards 1 scholarship to a college student currently attending any two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school in the state of Missouri.
Carl Messner QUWF
March 15, 2026
Must be involved in FFA or 4-H and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.  An agriculture major is preferred, but not limited to in case of no qualified applicants with this major.
Supporting the Future Scholarship  MOSAIC Foundation
March 15, 2026
Must further ones education in the health care related field.  Special preferences given to those who job shadowed through MOSAIC.
Heartland Foundations Scholarships
March 15, 2026​
Students from throughout the 30-county region are eligible to apply for financial assistance through a number of scholarship programs; many of these programs are managed by the Foundation.  Please double check the due date and the qualifications for each scholarship prior to submitting an application. 
Charles E Kruse Scholarship
March 15, 2026
Recipients must be Missouri residents and they, their parent(s), or guardians must hold a current Missouri Farm Bureau membership. They also must be a high school senior enrolling in a 4-year college or university with a declared major in an agricultural field 
Hawthorne Scholarship 
(Local Scholarship)

March 10, 2027​Return to Mrs. McQueen
The Hawthorne Scholarship recipient is free to select any accredited college or university in Missouri and any course of technical or academic study leading to an academic degree or one in a specified skill program area. The winner and the alternate will be chosen based upon: financial need, moral character, potential, most recent high school grades, and motivation toward educational goals. In 2026, one $5000/year renewable scholarship and seven $1000 non-renewable grants were given.


Shelter Insurance Scholarship 
(Local Scholarship)
March 17, 2027
Return to Mrs. McQueen
The Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship will be awarded annually to a Stanberry graduating student. The recipient is free to select any accredited college or university and any course of study he/she desires to pursue leading to an academic degree;students pursuing a technical degree are ineligible unless the technical coursework can be accepted by a junior college or four-year school.
Lester R Birbeck Charitable Trust Scholarship
(Local Scholarship)
March 17, 2027  
​Return to Mrs. McQueen and she will mail them in
Lester R. Birbeck is a 1942 graduate of King City High School who currently resides in Houston, Texas; he is retired from Amoco Oil Company.  In 2026, seven $2000 RENEWABLE scholarships were awarded by the Lester R. Birbeck Charitable Trust Scholarship Committee.  Applicants will be judged upon class standing, participation in extracurricular activities, leadership potential, and financial need.

Michael P. Voiles Scholarship
March 31, 2026
All applicants or their parents or guardians must hold an active Missouri Farm Bureau membership, must be a high school senior enrolling in a 4-year college or university with a declared major in an insurance or agricultural field
Vocational Scholarship
March 31, 2026
Students must be pursuing a degree or appropriate certification in fields related to and supportive of agriculture. This includes but is not limited to: 1) Heavy Equipment Operations; 2) Electronics; 3) Welding; and 4) Diesel and Farm Machinery Repair. All applicants or their parents or guardians must hold an active Missouri Farm Bureau membership.
BTC Bank Presidents Memorial Scholarship:
March 31, 2026
  • A one-time $5,000 scholarship.
  • Applicants must plan to enroll in a full-time course of study at a college or university, majoring in finance, agriculture, or a closely related field.
BTC AYBC EverFi Scholarship
March 31, 2026
To be eligible, students must complete all 11 modules (each approximately 20 minutes) of the EverFi Financial Literacy High School Program, an online digital financial education program that teaches students how to make informed financial decisions that promote financial well-being over their lifetime.  See Mrs. McQueen if interested.
NW MO Docudrama Scholarship
April 1, 2026
Based on academic achievement and an express interest in pursuing education in Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, Fire and Disaster Management or related field. See Mrs. Simbro or Mrs. McQueen for application.
MWSU General Scholarship
April 1, 2027
Must be accepted to MWSU. One form for many different scholarships-including the A+ scholarship!
Gentry County Farm Bureau
(Local Scholarship)
April 1, 2027
Students must live in Gentry County.  Their parents do have to be Missouri Farm Bureau customers in order to be considered for this Scholarship. See Mrs. Noble with questions.
North Central Missouri College Foundation Scholarships
April 1, 2027
Over $200,000 is awarded annually to incoming freshman, returning and transfer NCMC students.  One application puts a candidate in consideration for over 50 different scholarships.

Application 

April 7, 2027
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Return to Mrs. McQueen
Descriptions of Local Scholarships
NW Missouri Financial Scholarship



April 8, 2026
 Must be female, have at least a 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale and planning to obtain a business or finance degree.  See Mrs. McQueen for application. 
Kameron Ty Wallace Memorial Scholarship
April 14, 2027
This scholarship was created in memory of Kameron Ty Wallace.  Kameron was a member of the class of 2020.   He had a course of action, never gave up no matter what, and he wanted the same for each and every person he came into contact with.  Kameron was a kind soul and a person who would do anything for anyone.  He lived his life to the fullest and always had a beautiful, infectious smile.  No matter what the sport, Kameron was an athlete that had a passion for competition and was a constant motivator.  This memorial scholarship will be awarded to the individual who exhibits the same “never give up” qualities.  Though not a requirement, preference will be given to those student-athletes entering the medical field, which was a goal of Kameron’s.  The recipient and alternate will be selected by a committee of faculty and family members.  In 2023, five scholarships were given. 
Charles Bacon Scholarship
American Legion of Missouri

April 20, 2027
Must be a member (or descendent of a member) of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary chapter.
Erma W Taylor Memorial Scholarship American Legion of Missouri
April 20, 2027
Must be planning a major in education. Must be the descendent of a veteran.
Frank Scholarship
America Legion of Missouri

April 20, 2027
Must have attended MO Boys State or MO Girls State. Must be the descendent of a veteran.
Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship American Legion of Missouri
April 20, 2027
Must have attended MO Boys State, MO Girls State, or MO Cadet Patrol Academy. Must be the descendent of a veteran.
M D "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nursing Training Scholarship American Legion of Missouri
April 20, 2027
Must plan a career as a Registered Nurse. Must be the descendent of a veteran.
Mike Workman Scholarship
April 28, 2027
Any senior attending a trade school, community college or university.
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