Missouri Scholarships for High School and College Students

Overview The Larry Carp Memorial Scholarship provides one $5,000 award, renewable for up to three additional undergraduate years, to a graduating high school senior from the St. Louis area who is an immigrant to the United States or the child of an immigrant and who intends to pursue an undergraduate degree in a STEM field. The recipient must demonstrate unmet financial need and plan to attend a nonprofit, accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States. Applicants with participation in music programs may receive preference. Eligibility - Graduating high school senior from the St. Louis region -...

Introduction The Friends of Saint Louis Municipal School of Nursing Scholarship honors the work of the Friends of Saint Louis Municipal School of Nursing, an organization founded in 1954 to support students enrolled in the nursing program that supplied nurses to City Hospital. The scholarship was established as a fund at the St. Louis Community Foundation in 2007 to continue that support. Who may apply This scholarship is available to academically eligible undergraduate students who have been accepted into an accredited nursing program located within the City of St. Louis and who can demonstrate unmet financial need. “Unmet financial need”...

Overview The Naumovich Scholarship Fund provides an annual scholarship for Missouri students who are either graduating high school seniors or enrolled college students. When all eligibility requirements are satisfied, preference will be given to applicants of Polish heritage (applicant, parent, or grandparent born in Poland). Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following to be considered: - Be a graduating high school senior or a current college student. - Be a resident of Missouri. - Plan to enroll full time at an accredited, nonprofit U.S. institution (trade/technical school, community college, or four-year college/university). - Demonstrate unmet financial need. For this...

Introduction The Epps Scholarship Fund, established by attorneys Willie and Mischa Epps at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, provides financial support to Missouri high school seniors planning to pursue a legal career. The fund honors Dr. Willie James Epps, Sr. and Dr. Barbara Bacon Epps—both raised in rural, impoverished, segregated Mississippi—who overcame significant obstacles to become the first members of their families to attend college. Each earned a Ph.D. in education and taught at schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. They taught their children that faith and education are the foundation for success; both children later became licensed attorneys and...

Purpose The St. Louis Member Chapter offers a scholarship to recognize and support one high school senior or undergraduate student associated with the chapter who is planning a career in engineering or the sciences. The award provides financial assistance to be used while enrolled full- or part-time at an accredited college or university. Award Amount One scholarship of US$1,500 will be awarded annually. Who May Apply - Dependents (children, stepchildren, grandchildren) or spouses of St. Louis Member Chapter members who have maintained active (dues-paid) chapter membership for two consecutive years. - AIST Student members participating in the Material Advantage Student...

Eligibility CriteriaThe scholarship is open to children whose parent has been severely injured or killed in a work-related accident that is eligible for compensation under the Missouri Workers' Compensation Law.Duration of the ScholarshipThe scholarship is valid for one academic year. Students are required to reapply annually. The awarding of scholarships is dependent on the availability of funds.Permissible Uses of Scholarship FundsThe scholarship money can be used for tuition, books, supplies, accommodation, meals, and other education-related expenses that are not covered by other grants or scholarships.Eligible Educational InstitutionsThe scholarship can be used at any accredited post-high school educational institution, such as...

Overview The Bria T. Chism Foundation created a scholarship fund through the POISE Foundation in June 2021. The scholarship’s purpose is to offer financial support to nursing students who are pursuing interests in oncology or hematologic (blood-related) conditions. Eligibility Applicants must meet the following requirements: - Be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (school, college, or university) located within a 50-mile radius of Kansas City, Missouri. - Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. - Students from minority backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Award At least one scholarship of $500 will be granted each year. How to apply...

Introduction The Sinclair School of Nursing administers a variety of internal, nursing-specific scholarships (see the full list in the online drop-down menu). These awards are supported by gifts from Sinclair alumni and friends. Who is eligible - Undergraduate and graduate students in the Sinclair School of Nursing may apply. - Graduate Certificate students are not eligible for Sinclair School of Nursing scholarships. - Students in the Pre-Nursing track of the Traditional BSN program must be admitted to — or actively enrolled in — the clinical nursing major to qualify. How to apply Each spring, students should sign in to ScholarshipUniverse,...