Tarkio R-I School

Scholarships

January: 

Jan 1       Fire Freedom in Academia Essay Contest – Juniors/Seniors – must write an 800-1000 word essay on provided topic.  

Jan 1      Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR)                 

Jan 1       National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship

Jan 5       GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Jan 9       Ron Brown Scholars Program

Jan 10     Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation Scholarship Link                                                          BROCHURE        APPLICATION

Jan 12    (closes) Bezos Scholars Program

Jan 13     JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship 

Jan 14     Americas Farmers – Grow Ag Leaders

Jan 14     FFA National Scholarships – numerous opportunities available

Jan 14     U.S. Air Force ROTC Scholarship

Jan 15     Law and Essay Contest:          Letter          Poster          Rules & Info          Cover Sheet

Jan 15     SAE Engineering Scholarship – major in engineering or technology, strong ACT score, various availability.

Jan 15     Missouri State University Board of Governors Scholarship

Jan 15     Missouri State University Provost Scholarship

Jan 15     Missouri State University Deans Scholarship

Jan 15     National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship – self or parent has diagnosis.

Jan 15    The Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) offers educational scholarships for students with brain injury to pursue post-secondary education. MORE INFO     ONLINE APP

Jan 15     The Mensa Foundation Scholarship

Jan 15     National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

Jan 15     Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Jan 17     MSBA: John T. Belcher Scholarship (final submission/deadline)   FAQ’s    APP INFO 

Jan 20     Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Jan 20     Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship

Jan 29     The Nebraska City Apple Corps Music Scholarships – student participates in either instrumental or vocal music during each of their four years of high school.

Jan 30     Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship

Jan 31     Missouri Sheriff’s Association Scholarship

Jan 31     Charles P. Bell Graduate Application – CFMCT

Jan 31     Minority Natural Resources Scholarship – CFMCT

Jan 31     Conservation Foundation of Missouri Scholarship (CFMO)

Jan 31     Ed Stegner Natural Resources Scholarship – must study within one of the five areas of natural resource management (fisheries, forestry, wildlife, parks/recreation, or soil and water conservation) at a Missouri College or University.

Jan 31     I Have A Dream Scholarship: Unigo

Jan 31     Rove Pest Control Scholarship:  GPA 3.0  Special consideration will be given to those whom are pursuing entomology or a related field.

Jan 31     Missouri Association of Fairs & Festivals Public Speaking Contest.    Manuscript

February: 

Feb 1      Liberty Theater Scholarship 

Feb 1      NWMSU Standard Scholarship – must have been accepted to NWMSU.  Fill out one application to be eligible for several opportunities.

Feb 1      Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) merit-based scholarships

Feb 1      1 for 2 Education Foundation

Feb 1      MU Alumni Scholarship

Feb 1      MU Robert J. Trulaske Scholarship – pursue a degree in the college of business.

Feb 1      MU Ponder Minority Scholarship – minority students pursuing a accounting or business degree.

Feb 1      MU Sam M. Walton Scholarship – major in econ, finance, international business, mngt., and/or marketing.

Feb 1      James and Nellie Westlake Scholarship – 2.5 gpa, 4 yr college or university, $50,000 or less family adjusted gross income.  FLIER

Feb 1      Business Women of Missouri Foundation

Feb 1      SportsQuest Playing With A Purpose Scholarship

Feb 1      Missouri Conservation Agents Scholarship

Feb 1      Missouri State Fair Foundation: Youth in Agriculture

Feb 1      The National Federation of the Blind Missouri Scholarship

Feb 1      Army ROTC Green to Gold Scholarship

Feb 1      Epsilon Sigma Alpha Scholarship – or contact: Sharon George (skgeorge33@gmail.com) – Missouri State Counselor, 9524 Carnival Drive, St. Louis, MO 63126  (314).843.5580

Feb 3      NW Region Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) – KENT KING must seek a degree in education.  Application is submitted online.

Feb 3      Radio, Television, Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)

Feb 5      Elk’s Legacy Scholarship – parent or grandparent must be an Elk’s Lodge member.

Feb 6      Lydia L. Stickerod NWMSU Scholarship

Feb 7      We The Students Essay Contest: Bill of Rights Institute

Feb 10    Missouri Corn Scholarship – 2 or 4 yr Missouri college, agronomy field of study or related

Feb 10    Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship Program  

Feb 12    GRM Networks/FRS Scholarship

Feb 12    We The Student Essay Contest

Feb 14    The GEICO Scholarship Program

Feb 15    Jackie Robinson Foundation

Feb 15    James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship (Peru State College)

Feb 15    MFA Foundation Scholarship

Feb 15    United States Department of Agriculture: USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

Feb 15    USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program

Feb 17    Moody’s Mega Math Challenge 2017 – form a team, choose a work day, free participation, internet based.  Challenge weekend is Feb 24-Feb 27, 2017

Feb 19    Society of Professional Journalists (SJP) JEA HS Essay Contest

Feb 20    The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship Application 

Feb 20    Stewards Scholar Program: University of Central Missouri

Feb 21    Dr. Darrell “Jack” Holley/MUSIC Scholarship

Feb 21    Farm Kids for College Scholarship

Feb 24    Adolph & Hulda Kemper Family Memorial Scholarship (NWMSU)  – this is awarded to graduating seniors from Tarkio High School, with preference given to children of multi-generational families from the Tarkio community, who have been in the Tarkio school district from kindergarten and are planning to attend North West Missouri State University. The scholarship award amount is $2000 (either two $1,000 one-time scholarships or one $2,000 two-year scholarship).  Provided by the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole.

Feb 24    Louis Kemper Jurich Memorial (NWMSU) – This is awarded to graduating seniors from Tarkio High School, with preference given to children of multi-generational families from the Tarkio community, who have been in the Tarkio school district from kindergarten and are planning to attend North West Missouri State University. The scholarship award amount is $2000 (either two $1,000 one-time scholarships or one $2,000 two-year scholarship).  Provided by the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole.

THE ABOVE FEB 24 ARE NOW COMBINED – ONLY ONE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.  KEMPER FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $8,000 scholarship offered to a high school senior in Tarkio, Missouri. Click here to apply. Deadline: February 24, 2023 at 5pm MDT. Email Annie Riddell with any questions.

Feb 25    Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program

Feb 27    LEAP Accounting Scholarships

Feb 27    RMEL Foundation – Electrical Energy Field

Feb 28    Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) Scholarship  INFO   APPLICATION

Feb 28    Wear Action Scholarship 

Feb 29    Buicks Achievers Scholarship Program

March: 

SCHOLAR ~~ LINK 

816.232.2022

1006 West St. Maartens Drive; Suite B

St. Joseph, MO 64506

 

Mar 1      Ag Partners Cooperative Scholarship Application Link     

              Flier

Mar 1      Missouri Courage Scholarship

Mar 1      EVERGY: Crafts Scholarship – Line Workers, Power Plant, Wind Energy

Mar 1      FCS Financial Scholarship

Mar 1      Project 21 Scholarship

Mar 1      Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri Education Foundation     FLIER INFO PAGE  

Mar 1      Nucor Foundation Community Scholarship

Mar 1      Cargill Global Scholars Program

Mar 1      Missouri 4-H Scholarships

Mar 1      Forty and Eight Scholarship

Mar 1      Eagle Scout of the Year Application

Mar 1      United Methodist Higher Education Fund Foundation

Mar 1      Ulman Cancer Fund Foundation Scholarship

Mar 1      Life Lessons Scholarship Program

Mar 1      Nolan Moore Foundation Printing and Imaging Foundation

Mar 1      AFA’s Teen Alzheimers Awareness Contest

Mar 2      Create A Greeting Card Contest

Mar 4      Doodle 4 Google (Calling all K-12 students)

Mar 4      Braxton Rethwisch Scholarship

Mar 5      Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship

Mar 5      Higher Education & Ministry Scholarships: United Methodist and various fellowship endowments

Mar 6      Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship     

Mar 8      Frame My Future Scholarship

Mar 10    Higher Education and Ministry Scholarship

Mar 11   Missouri Association of Rural Education: MARE College Scholarship Information & Application – these scholarships are available for High School Seniors attending Missouri Colleges and Universities who have declared a major in Education. 

Mar 11   Missouri Women’s Golf Association Scholarship – must be a female who has been active in golf activities

Mar 12    District 6040 4-Way Test Speech Contest and Scholarship Opportunity – app due this date, deadline for receipt of entry form is April 3, and date of contest is April 25

Mar 13   National Farmers Union: Hubert K. & JoAnn Seymore Scholarship

Mar 15   Missouri Association Mutual Insurance Companies (MAMIC)    

Mar 15   Tarkio College Alumni Association          Application

Mar 15   Missouri Asphalt Pavement Organization

Mar 15   Shell Corporation Scholarship

Mar 15   Louis Bell – Grant in Aid

Mar 15   Missouri Farm Bureau: Charles E. Kruse Agriculture Scholarship 

Mar 15   Microsoft disAbility Scholarship

Mar 15   Luretta Ruth Turnbull Memorial Scholarship

Mar 15   The Grand Lodge of Missouri Masonic Scholarship Funds    CRITERIA    APPLICATION

Mar 15   National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Centennial Scholarship Women Only  

Mar 16   Braxton Rethwisch Scholarship MOACAC

Mar 16   Michael A Hunter Memorial Scholarship: Leukemia, Lymphoma patients or survivors.

Mar 16   Blended Online Learning Scholarship

Mar 18    The National Press Club Scholarship Opportunities (Journalism Institute)

Mar 24   Women’s Legislators of Missouri

Mar 30   The Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) 

Mar 30   Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship

Mar 31   Avatar Challenge Scholarship

Mar 31   Real World Design Challenge (RWDC)

Mar 31   SP $10,000 Scholarship

Mar 31   Richard E. Miller (Automotive Mechanics) Scholarship

Mar 31   Janice M. Scott Memorial – application, criteria sheet and check list

Mar 31   Missouri Insurance Education Foundation (MIEF)

Mar 31   Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture: Vocational Scholarship 

Mar 31   Beyond The Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program

Mar 31   Northwest Missouri Sportsman’s Club Academic Scholarship

Mar 31   The Four Chaplains Memorial Scholarship

Mar 31   Celebrity Scholarship

Mar 31   PBA Sally Beauty Scholarship

Mar 31   Kent King Educator Scholarship (MSTA)

Mar 31   HomeAdvisor’s Skilled Labor Shortage Scholarship

Mar 31   Maryville Knights of Columbus

Mar 31    Avalon Tech Joint Scholarship 

Mar 31    Upsolve Access to Justice Scholarship

Mar 31    Caruso Law Car Accident Injury Scholarship

April: 

April 1     National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Missouri Youth’s Ambassador Mental Health Scholarship Program

April 1     North Central Missouri College (NCMC) Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

April 1     Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (DPSF)

April 1     Missouri Association of Rural Education: Missouri Scholarship Info & App  – these scholarships are only available for juniors and seniors attending Missouri Colleges and Universities who have declared a major in Education.

April 1     Patriot Guard Riders of Missouri

April 1     Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship

April 1     Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

April 1     OPPA Food Management Inc. The Kenneth L. Short Memorial Scholarship

April 1     Maryville Knights of Columbus

April 1     United Producers, Inc (UPI)

April 1     George V. Smith Memorial / Tarkio Volunteer Fire Department

April 1     CHS Foundation Scholarship

April 1     Peter Pasula Study Habits 

April 1     District 6040 4-Way Test Speech Contest

April 1     SEMA Memorial Scholarship

April 1     Missouri United Methodist Foundation Scholarship

April 1     Northwest Missouri Financial Women’s Scholarship

April 1     Eagle Scout of the Year Application

April 1     The Ike Foundation Scholarship

April 1     National Farmers Union: Stanley Moore Scholarship

April 1     Digiteum Internet of Things Scholarship

April 2     Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International: must be female, must be graduate or spouse of a graduate of a high school in Atchison, Holt, or Nodaway counties in Missouri, must have a declared major in Education, must currently have a 2.5 gpa or above, must apply in the spring of the year before you student teach.  Contact: Jayne Martin, 28289 State Hwy. TT, Tarkio, MO 64491

April 3     Nursing Fellowship

April 9     American Legion Legacy Scholarship

April 15   HOSA – Future Health Professionals

April 15   Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship

April 15   Graybar Construction Powering Trades Scholarship

April 15   Ava’s Grace Scholarship

April 15   We the Students Essay Contest

April 15   Eastern Nebraska/Western Iowa Car Council’s Paul High Memorial Scholarship

April 28   Work Ethic Scholarship

April 28   Tarkio Rotary Club Scholarships: INCLUDING The Charles “Chuck” Sheppard, The Dr. Gavin L. Doughty Memorial, The Tarkio Rotary, and The Tarkio Technology Institute.  Point of Contact: Donald W. White (Secretary) 

April 30   Let’s Grow: Think For Yourself Scholarship

April 30   MSPE – Missouri Society of Professional Engineers

April 30    Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributers (KCAED) Scholarship – diesel mechanics or heavy equipment repair

April 30    Fountainhead Essay Contest 

April 30    Docs.ZoneScholarship

April 30    Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

April 30    EFA – Education Foundation for Women in Accounting

April 30    E-Waste Scholarship

June:

GIBBS SCHOLARSHIP: Citizen Bank & Trust

If you are a Tarkio Alumni (graduate from THS) and attending college you may be eligible for this scholarship.      WORD DOC         PDF FORMAT

June 1       THE SCHOLARSHIP SYSTEM: Thirty-One (31) Scholarships to apply for over summer break.

June 1       MDHE: Minority and Underrepresented Environmental Literacy Program

June 1       Builder of Men Scholarship: Farmhouse Fraternity

June 1       Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program – has a drive and passion for an animation and/or design related field (film, game, media).

June 1       Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Program – to promote fashion and encourage aspiring fashion professionals in retail, mrkt., & mngt.

June 1       Odenza Vacations Scholarship

June 2       Got a Spine Scholarship

June 10      Lowell-C. Kruse: Healthy Choices. Healthy Lives. Scholarship (MOSAIC)

June 12     Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program – students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the website.

June 15     Boom and Bucket Student Heavy Machinery Scholarship

June 15     NCLD COVID-19 Impact Scholarship

June 15     Ocean Awareness Scholarship

June 15     10 Words or Less Scholarship

June 15     Helping Future Lawyers Scholarship

June 15     Global Lift Equipment Scholarship

June 18     SolidEssay Contest

June 29     You Deserve It Scholarship

June 30     Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative 

June 30     El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers Scholarship: Personal Injury Attorneys

June 30     Lift Parts Express Scholarship

June 30     Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship

June 30     Aspiring Nurse Scholarship

June 30     St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary Nursing & Related Medical Studies Scholarship

June 30     DealHack Community Volunteer Scholarship

June 30     Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) Midwestern Regional Chapter 

June 30     Andrew Vidal Memorial Scholarship Fund

June 30     Digital Privacy Response Scholarship

June (last Friday). NATA: Navigate Your Future Scholarship

September: 

Sept 1        AGSIG Scholarship – University of Missouri @ Columbia: Leaders of Tomorrow

Sept 1        The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA). The 2023-2024 online scholarship application will be available in September 2022.  Applications must be submitted online by February 2023.

Sept  11     Cameron Impact Scholarship

Sept  17     P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

Sept  30     Shout It Out Scholarship

Sept  30     Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

Sept  30     Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Missouri Scholarship Program

October:

Oct. 6       Create Real Impact Contest

Oct. 13     Feels Like Home Scholarship

Oct. 14     Toptal STEM Scholarship for Women:                How To Apply                  Official Rules

Oct. 15     Missouri Cattlemen Foundation Scholarship – student or parent must be a member of the MO Cattlemen’s Association or the Missouri Junior Cattlemen’s Association.  Preference given to a degree within the agricultural field, but not required.       WEBSITE

Oct. 15     Tribe of Mic-O-Say Patrick L. Newman Scholarship

Oct. 15     Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship

Oct. 17 (opens)  American Soybean Association (ASA)

Oct. 19     Wendy’s High School Heisman – Minimum 3.0 gpa, participate in at least one high school sport, demonstrate involvement in the community.

Oct. 25     Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program

Oct. 26   (opens) Bezos Scholars Program

Oct. 30     Scholarship Points Award

Oct. 31     Association for Women in Sports (Journalism and Media)

Oct. 31     Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program

Oct. 31     Coca-Cola Scholars

Oct. 31     AES Engineering Service Scholarship – any and all students are eligible to apply…Do not have to take engineering classes or course of study!

Oct. 31     Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship: Unigo

Oct. 31     International Franchise Association: Doc Cohen Franchising, Fred Deluca, Stewart and Jane Bainum Foundation, and  IRL Marshall CFE Scholarships

November: 

Nov. 1     Thomas J Henry Leadership Scholarship

Nov. 1     If You Believe…Scholarship  

Nov. 2     Hurst Review NCLEX Scholarship: Phi Theta Kappa

Nov. 2     Society for Science and the Public Regeneron Science Talent Search

Nov. 4     MSBA: John T. Belcher Scholarship (submit materials to school counselor)     

FutureBuilders Site     PDF         Word    

Nov. 5     NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing – must be a female and have computing/technology related achievements and interests.  If you win the award, then you are eligible for additional scholarships from participating colleges (see website for details).

Nov. 10    Dairy Scholars Scholarship Program – MASBDA Internship

Nov. 13    The Anne Ford Scholarship

Nov. 13     Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship

Nov. 14     Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Scholarship

Nov. 15     Dr. Gavin L., Sr. and Eleanor Doughty Scholarship

Nov. 15     ACES The Society for Editors Scholarship

Nov. 15     HomeLight Scholarship

Nov. 15     The James Alan Cox Foundation For Student Photo Journalists

Nov. 15     Flip Flops and Apple Sauce Scholarship

Nov. 15     RSS Sally Beauty Scholarship

Nov. 15     Elks National Foundation Scholarships – various (including MVS and Legacy Awards)

Nov. 18  JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

HOME PAGE HOW TO APPLY . FAQ’s

Nov. 20     NASSP: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Nov. 27     Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship

Nov. 29     ServiceScape

Nov. 30     The Christian Connector Scholarship 

Nov. 30     Better Food, Better World Scholarship

Nov. 30     National HS Oratorical Scholarship Contest     HSOSP PDF       BROCHURE

Nov. 30     Show-Me Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)   – provides financial assistance to students wishing to pursue studies with a natural resource conservation orientation at properly accredited colleges or universities.

Nov. 30     Most Valuable Student (MVS) Award

Nov. 30     Beauty Changes Lives Sally Beauty Scholarship

Nov. 30     Keep Going Forward No Essay Scholarship

December: 

Dec. 1    The Hagan Scholarship Foundation – must have a 3.50 gpa or higher, must score 23 or higher on the ACT, show financial need (FAFSA EFC must be less than $7500), attend a four year college, and no convictions or felonies.  

Dec. 1     Ashley Soule Conroy Foundation Scholarship – for students planning to study abroad

Dec. 1     National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship          Application Overview

Dec. 1     10X Digital Marketing Scholarship 

Dec. 1    Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship: PTK Honor Society Fall Application

Dec. 1     MU Annual Scholarship – recommend applying for admission by Dec. 1 in order to make your Dec. 15 deadline!!!  Must be accepted to the University of MO-Columbia in order to apply.  You fill out one scholarship to be eligible for several opportunities. First-Time Freshman extension deadline is now Jan 1 but don’t wait.

Dec. 1     Missouri S&T Chancellor’s Scholarship – Must be accepted to MO S&T, minimum 31 ACT, top 10% of your class (or 3.75 gpa)

Dec. 5     Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships  (opens Oct 5, closes Dec 5)

Dec. 8     MSBA: John T. Belcher Scholarship (board review and nominee selected). PDF

Dec. 11   Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Program Scholarship

Dec. 15   Foundation for Soy Innovation       Application

Dec. 15   Burger King Scholars Program

Dec. 17   Equitable Achievement Scholarship

Dec. 31  (closed)  American Soybean Association (ASA)

Dec. 31   Ed Stegner Natural Resources Scholarship – must study within one of the five areas of natural resource management (fisheries, forestry, wildlife, parks/recreation, or soil and water conservation) at a Missouri College or University.

Dec. 31   Conservation Foundation of Missouri Scholarship (CFMO)

Dec. 31   WiseGeek Women in STEM Scholarship

Dec. 31.  Alliance Law Group, PS: Tacoma Attorney’s