Scholarship Opportunities

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Scholarship Name

Amount

Eligibility Requirements 

Contact Information


 September 
15

 SP High School Scholarship
(10) 
$10,000 
 Created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays. At least 13 yrs old, legal resident of US or Puerto Rico

SP High School Scholarships 






 
September
15






The Gates
Scholarship
Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and room and board, and may include additional personal costs.   A high school senior From at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American, Pell-eligible, A US citizen, national, or permanent resident, In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)





 The Gates Scholarship
 

September
27


Niche
Back to School
Scholars
hip
 

$25,000
 All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Please note: Not everyone is eligible for this scholarship. Niche sponsored scholarships and sweepstakes are for people with US citizenship or a valid Visa/US passport only.  

Niche Back to School Scholarship
 September
30
Sallie Mae   $2,000    A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located in the U.S. or a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intents to enroll in an accredited college or university located in the U.S.

Sallie Mae Scholarship  
September
30 
Big Future
Scholarship 
$40,000   Must attend a public, private, or home school, located in one of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other U.S. territories and possessions, or are U.S. Citizens or residents who attend a U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (“DoDEA”) school outside of the United States and U.S. territories.
Big Future Scholarship 
 October
2
Coca-Cola
Scholars Foundation 

$20,000
 Senior, GPA of 3.0 or higher
Coca-Cola Scholars 

 October
15

YWCA 
Scholarship

 $1,500
 a young woman (a high school senior) who is achieving academically and making an impact in her community or school.
YWCA STL 



October
18



Heisman High School Scholarship

 

$10,000

Must be a senior. GPA of B(3.0) or better. Participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one of the 47 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Be a leader in school and community.  


heismanscholarship.com

October
31 

Big Future Scholarships 

 $40,000 

Senior, attending college or university no later than Fall 2023.


bigfuture.collegeboard.org

 October
31

Stanton Barton
Scholarship 

$1,000 
(4 awards)

Promote diversity in college applicants in our community. Apply award toward any college transition cost that may be encountering, such as college application fees, ACT test fees.



www.stantonbarton.com

 October
31
 Builder's 
Association
Scholarship
 
$3,000
To be eligible, applicants must plan to be a full-time college student in the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 semester studying in a construction-related program (construction management, engineering, or architecture).

Builder's Association Scholarship 
 November 
1
 John T. Belcher Scholarship   $1000-$1500  The local board of education should select their applicant based on academic achievement and leadership abilities. 500-700 word Essay. Counseling Office  

 November 11 

 Centennial Scholarship Fund

 $10,000

Must pursue a career in education, be a senior, provide two letters of recommendation, maintain a 3.2 or higher GPA, 20 hours of community service, and complete an essay.

 
Please see attachments at the bottom of this page.

November 13

Elks Most Valuable Student Competition


$30,000
(500 awards)

Current high school senior.
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.


elks.org

 November
15
 Conerto
High School Musicians Scholarship

$2,500 
 This competition is open to high school musicians (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2023-2024 academic year. String, piano and harp players are eligible to apply. (Woodwind, brass and percussion players will be eligible in the 2025 competition.)
Conerto High School Musicians Scholarship 

 November 16

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

$220,000
(40 awards) 

High-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the fall of 2023. Applicant must earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above. SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above or ACT composite score of 26 or above.


www.jkcf.org

November
30 
Sallie Mae 
Scholarship Sweepstakes
$2,000   The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry,  and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry: a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States; a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States; a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States; a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school ("Entrant").





 Sallie Mae Application

 November 30

Legal Studies Scholarship

$2,000

Essay: What compelled you to become a lawyer? Are there any special areas of law that you want to target, and what goals do you want to accomplish as an attorney?


https://www.emeryreddy.com

November 30 

 General Scholarship

$1,000
(3 awards) 

Essay: What degree are you pursuing and why? How will you use your degree/education to serve your community? 


www.emeryreddy.com 

November 30  Big Future Scholarship  $40,000
(24) 
Senior, attending college or university no later than Fall 2023
bigfuture.collegeboard.org
 December 1 Be Bold Scholarship $25,000  The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.

To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:

A) Earnest
B) Determined
C) Moving

The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.

Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.
 
Be Bold Scholarship

 December
1

The Hagan 
Scholarship
 

 up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.2. Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation.5. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.6. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024 until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Work can be performed at recipient discretion. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation.7. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $85,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.8. Finalists will be notified in February 2024. Finalists must provide a copy of their FAFSA SAR showing their EFC.9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.10. Must not have a felony conviction.


The Hagan Scholarship 
 
December
1
College Club
of St. Louis 
Scholarship Awards Program
 
$10,000

 GPA, Test Scores, and Financial need

Counseling Office 

December 5 

Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships 

$7,500
(5 awards) 

Applicant must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the US within the last 12 months.

http://us.stop-hunger.org/

December
14 
Niche 
Scholarship
$50,000   All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. The $50,000 "No Essay" Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required. Only one entry allowed per person. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page.
Niche Scholarship Application 
 

December
15


 Burger King
Scholars
Program 
 

$1,000-$50,000
 Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada. Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada. Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2024-25 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada


Burger King Foundation 

 December 16

Bonhomme Lions Scholarship

$1,000 

Applicant must receive at least one special education service from SSD, submit essay and letter of recommendation.

https://www.ssdmo.org/scholarships

 December 16

Allison M. Haake Memorial Scholarship 

 $2,500

Applicant must receive at least one special education service from SSD, experience working with children, submit essay and letter of recommendation.

 https://www.ssdmo.org/scholarships

 December 16

James E. Westbury Memorial Board of Education 

 $2,000
(2 awards)

Receive SSD services and show strong leadership skills as
well as a dedication to volunteer and community involvement.

https://www.ssdmo.org/scholarships

 January
5

GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION 

Up to $10,000/year
Renewable 

High School seniors attending an accredited 4 year college. See website for more specific eligibility requirements.

 www.reaganfoundation.org

 January
9

Ron Brown Scholarship 

$40,000
($10,000/yr)
(50 awards) 

Applicants must be Black/African American, excel academically, exhibit leadership potential and demonstrate financial need.

ronbrown.org/apply 

 January
11
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Up to $30,000 over 4 years  Leadership potential, community service, financial need, min. ACT score of 21  https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
 January
19
Professional Athletes Foundation Student Scholarship   
$3,000
 Overall High School Grade Point Average of 2.0 or better, High School Senior,
Accepted at a 2-year or 4-year college/university, Nominated by High School Coach, Participated at the varsity level athletics for at least one-year, Has not accepted a full scholarship award or grant (athletic or academic).


 Please see attachments at the bottom of this page.
January
23 
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.  $1,500
(40 awards) 
Graduating seniors based on academic performance, financial need, and submission of an essay.  tuskegeeairmenstl.com

 January
24

The John Cary Scholarships 

$5,000 

Applicant must receive services from the Special School District of St. Louis County. Student essay, 2 letters of recommendation, financial need, academics, activities and attendance will be reviewed.

https://www.ssdmo.org/scholarships 

February
KPMG Future Leaders Program $10,000 High School senior female, maintain a min. GPA of 3.5 or higher, exceptional academic and leadership ability, interest in business or STEM track.  KPMG Women's Leadership 
February 23   St. Louis Mother of Twins Club $1,000
(4)

Numerous factors will be considered in the selection of award recipients, including academic achievement, leadership and citizenship, as well as the applicant's essay and recommendations.


https://stlmotc.org/scholarship 
 March
1
Missouri Courage Scholarship  $500-$2,000  Academic achievement, school involvement, community engagement, diversity, demonstrations of courage, and commitment to enhancing the lives of LGBT+ individuals and other groups that have historically faced discrimination. Application 
 March
3
QFE Scholarship $1,000 (10) Need to be a member of Vantage Credit Union vcu.com/qfe 
March
3  
 Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce  Varies  Must reside in the Mehlville School District boundaries or attend OHS because of school choice.   https://www.ourchamber.com
 March
3
Missouri Bankers Foundation  $1,000 (7)  Enroll in banking related field of study. Two recommendation letters, transcript. Academic achievement/economic need
Application  
 March
11
 Missouri Women's Golf Scholarship (MWGER) Varies   Scholarships are given in recognition of overall academic record, community service activities, and leadership. www.mogolf.org/mwgea-scholarship 
March
15 
State Tech Scholarships Varies  Just need to complete 1 application and you will be automatically qualified for all of the scholarships for which you meet the criteria. State Tech Scholarships 
 March
16
FEEA Scholarship $1,000-$3,000 Children, step-children, and legal dependents of full- or part-time permanent federal civilian or postal workers employed with the federal government for more than three years feea.org 

 March
18 

 St. Louis Area Mensa (SLAM) Scholarship

$1000 

Applicants must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 with a major in any of the mental health related fields and whose hometown is in the St. Louis area. 

stlouisareamensa.weebly.com

 March
31
Mehlville-Oakville Foundation   $1,000 Please see the document below for requirement  Counseling Office 
March
31 
Heneghan & Associates Scholarship  $500 Enrolled, or in the process of enrolling in either Civil Engineering or Surveying higher-education programs Application is attached below. 
 March
31
Carondelet Sunday Morning Athletic Club  $10,000 (5) Awarded based on athletic involvement, academic success, community involvement and good citizenship. Family income shall not exceed $100,000 (AGI)  Counseling Office

 March
31

The Paige Suter Scholarship 

$1,500 

Graduate from OHS with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must attend a Junior College, College, University or Trade School and begin classes by the fall semester after high school graduation. Must show good citizenship and be involved in the community and be an active volunteer. Must be involved in extracurricular activities.

Application and requirements is attached below.

 March
31
Walgreens Expressions Challenge $2,000
$1,750
$1,500
(12 winners)
Submit statement. All entrants will have a chance to compete for the award. The award is solely based upon the number of votes your entry receives. expressionschallenge.com
March
31 
 The Roger L. Nienkamp St. Louis School Business Partnership Scholarship  $1,500 (3) Be a graduating High School senior. Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Plan to enroll in a university or college, two-year college, business or technical school Fall 2023. stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/ 
April
Men's College Scholarship  $50,000  -Must be a graduating high school senior in the United States
-Must identify as male
Foundation for Fraternal Excellence 
 April
7
 Kiwanis Club Of South County $1,000  GPA 3.25, 2 letters of recommendation and application Counseling Office 
 April
7
Constructive Career Development Initiative  Up to $5,000  Continue education at a four-year college/university or at a degree in the fields of engineering, architecture 7 design, construction/project management, safety management, informational technology related to construction or career technical education trades programs. https://ccdi.org/st-louis/scholarship-2023/ 
 April
12
St. Louis Chapter of the Association of the United States Army
$1,000-$3,000 A parent who is currently a member of any Active, Guard or Reserve component of the U.S. Army. A parent who served in the U.S. Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve, i.e. an Army Veteran. A parent who currently works for an Army defense contractor or an Army defense agency. A parent who is a member in good standing of the Association of the United States Army – St. Louis Gateway Chapter. The student is in a High School Army JROTC program.
Application 
April
15 
Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship  $1,000
(renewable
)
Graduating senior, or GED, HISET, TASC. Plan to enroll full time in a nonprofit community college, technical school, trade school, vocational school, or apprenticeship. Minimum GPA 2.5 Graybar Construction Trades 
April
20 
 Hagan Scholarship Foundation Up to $7,500 Eligibility Requirements https://haganscholarships.org/application/ 
 April
23
Student View Scholarship Program $500.00(10)
$1000(2)
$4000(1) 
High school seniors who plan to attend a 4-year college, community/junior college or career school. Student-View Scholarship Program 
 April
30
Jewish War Veterans Heritage Post 644 $1,000(2) 
Trade or Undergraduate education
 Please see the documents attached below for applications and eligibility criteria. www.jwvstl.org 
 April
30
 oxyGEN Scholarship Minimum of $1,000  Applicants who meet all criteria, including AT&T employees and their family, are eligible to apply. Demonstrate a passion for STEM. Not required to be pursuing a degree in a STEM field. Enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year undergraduate program. Apply Here 
May
The Association of Old Crows (AOC) Gateway Roost $1,000   Applicants submit a 500 word essay on the importance of electronic warfare as demonstrated in the current war in Ukraine. Submittals are due by 1 May 2023. The scholarship is open to any High School Senior who will attend a full-time electrical engineering program in the Fall of 2023 at an accredited university in the United States. Send essay to 
[email protected]
 
 May
15
The Jill Berni Scholarship Up to $2,500 Applicant must pursue an education in culinary arts, dietetics, food service management or hospitality Application is attached below
 May
12
Mehlville School District    Applicants must plan to attend an eligible two- or four-year partner
college or university and plan to major in the field of education.
Applicants must be a 2023 graduate of Oakville High School or Mehlville High School.
Applicants must complete the Scholarship Application and submit two letters of recommendation from non-family members

 Learn more and apply here!
 June
15
 Rich LoRusso Culinary Scholarship $5,000  Applicants must have a serious career interest in the culinary and hospitality industry.  Counseling Office and 
Attached below

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