CLASS OF 2027 Scholarships

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

If a scholarship name DOES NOT have a "live" link AND date deadline,
the scholarship is not yet available for CLASS OF 2027

INSTRUCTIONS:

Scholarship Name

Criteria

Deadline

Open the link to access online OR open the link, download AND save the application. Then type on your saved copy

Read to see if you meet the criteria to complete the scholarship

*Due by 3:00pm unless otherwise noted

OCTOBER DUE DATE:

DUAL CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP

- Enroll in fall dual credit classes
- Decision will be based on financial need

Submit online by October 1, 2025

NOVEMBER DUE DATE:

Elks Lodge Most Valuable Student
(500 scholarships ranging from $1000 to $7500)

Criteria: Any high school senior who is a US citizen

Due online:
November 12, 2026 11:59pm

National Honor Society

All senior members in good standing are eligible to apply. You will need to create a National Honor Society account and be approved by Ms. Melody Smith.

Due online:
November 20, 2026 5:00pm

American Welding Society

For students seeking welder training in a certificate
program less than two years in length

Multiple Deadlines
*earliest deadline is
November 30, 2026

DECEMBER DUE DATE:

Missouri School Board Association: Future Builders John T Belcher Scholarship--Nevada R-5 School Board

The short answer responses that are required for this scholarship application should be of high quality. Plan ahead for your writing, and have a teacher edit/proofread for you. Use of AI is not permitted--submitted essays will be evaluated for authenticity using AI software.

Open to all Seniors
Local Board of Education selects one student based on RESILIENCE, PERSERVERANCE, AND DETERMINATION as communicated in short answer questions. The local selection will be a student whose written responses describe how the individual has faced a significant challenge or obstacle, how he or she responded to that obstacle, what he/she learned from the experience, and how it shaped his/her growth and future goals.
Along with the written responses, one letter of recommendation (1-2 pages in length) must be submitted when student turns in the application. Letter must be written by an adult who knows you well in an educational, professional, or mentorship context.
Local winner progresses to the state level.

Due to the Counseling Center
December 4, 2026 3pm

Hester Trust

FOR SEMESTER NHS GRADUATES PLANNING TO ATTEND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SPRING '27
Criteria: financial need, rank in top 25% of class, pursuing a degree in one of the fields set forth by Hester Trust committee (Doctor, Dentist, Vet, Minister/ Missionary, Nurse). Other degree fields will also be considered. Priority given to farm located in Vernon or Cedar County, but not required.

Due to Counseling Center
by
December 14, 2026
*Student must then deliver or have application received in mail by January 5, 2027

Math Counts

Open to US students who are MATHCOUNTS alumni and are (or will be) enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university. You meet the MATHCOUNTS alumni requirement if you participated in the MATHCOUNTS Competition Series (at the school, chapter, state or national level), National Math Club and/or Math Video Challenge when you were in grades 6-8.

Due online:

JANUARY DUE DATE:

FEBRUARY DUE DATE:

Elks Legacy Award
(multiple $4,000 scholarships)

Available to children and grandchildren of Elks members

Due online:
February 1, 2027 11:59pm

The Ellis Foundation-Traditional (4 year-Bachelor's degree) Scholarship

Open to students pursuing any degree progam but priority given to students planning to study:
Agriculture or any agriculture related degree
Medical related degree
Business degree
Marketing degree
Finance degree
Engineering degree
Education degree
Religious Studies or Theology degree
AND who have a 3.0 GPA w/ 20 or higher ACT score. Must attend one of Ellis Foundation's participating colleges (see website for a complete list).

Email Mrs. Braden (cbraden@nevada.k12.mo.us) for login information to access the application.

Due online

The Ellis Foundation-Trade Program Scholarship

Must plan to enroll in a Kansas or Missouri trade school program; no ACT or GPA minimum;
Must be planning to obtain one of the following trade degrees: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Construction , Welding and Fabrication , Automotive and Diesel Mechanics, Aerospace Mechanics , Commercial Driver’s License Training – CDL , AutoCAD – Drafting , Manufacturing Technologies, Machining, Masonry, Robotics/Drones, Lineman, Railroad Training, Carpentry, Major Appliance Technology, Early Childhood Education, **Others approved on a case-by-case basis

Email Mrs. Braden (cbraden@nevada.k12.mo.us) for login information to access the application.

Due online

MFA Foundation Scholarship Program
($2,000)
Use a personal email address--not your school email

Open to a child or grandchild of member-level customers; interest in furthering education in agriculture or fields that benefit rural life; participation in school/church/community activities; financial need, income and willingness to work

Due online by

MARCH DUE DATE:

Joplin Dental-Health Care Professionals
($500)

Open to any Nevada High School senior continuing their education the Fall semester after graduation, pursuing a career in the health field, and 3.5 or higher GPA; 500 word essay
(this scholarship is only for NHS students)

Due to Counseling Center

3M Scholarships Vocational and College Scholarship and JC and LA Duke Scholarship

Both scholarships are available to all dependents of 3M employees; 3M employee must access application via 3M intranet or visit Human Resources

Have your 3M "parent" talk with HR or visit 3M Go>Life & Career>Pay, Benefits & Retirement>Compensation> Dependent Scholarship Programs.

Tomkins Scholarship

Must attend University of Missouri-Columbia and pursue an Agriculture related degree; must be enrolled in an agriculture class or program at NRTC

See Mrs. Braden for application BEFORE

Nevada R-5 Foundation Scholarship

Open to any NHS senior who has plans to attend a college, university, or technical school

Click here for instructions to help you complete the Foundation Application

Please complete the online application and submit by

Southwest NAHRO

Open to any NHS senior who resides in the following Section 8 Public Housing: Nevada Housing Authority, Elmwood, Nevada Manor, Nevada Estates, Nevada Heights or West Central.
OR
Senior student who is a child of Agency Staff
(once you open the link, choose "Category I-Graduating Senior" to complete the online application)

Must be recevied in the mail by

See Mrs. Braden for help with obtaining signatures from the community agency BEFORE the deadline.

54 Cruisers Scholarship
(3 $2,000 scholarships)

Senior student who is a family member of a 54 Cruisers Club member or any Cedar, St. Clair or Vernon County Youth; *preference given to senior going into the automotive field but open to any senior interested in post high school education

Due to 54 Cruisers by mail--
Must be received in the mail by

Elizabeth Carey Chapter Scholarship National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Open to a senior girl who is planning to major in Education, Social Science, or Political Science; Judging priority will be given to these three areas, but applicants majoring in environmental studies or women's studies for Leadership/Management in Public Policy or the Non-Profit Sector may also apply

Due by
Must be postmarked by this date or emailed/scanned to the contact on the application

Elizabeth Carey Chapter
Phylicie Houk/Sybil Graham Scholarship

Senior girl majoring in Education, Music or Nursing

Due by
Must be postmarked by this date or emailed/scanned to the contact on the application

Vernon County Farm Bureau
($1,000)

Senior student from Vernon County who will attend an accredited college or university in Fall 2026. *Student/family DOES NOT have to be a member or hold business with Vernon County Farm Bureau.

Due to Counseling Center by

**Although this deadline is during Spring Break, applications are due ON OR BEFORE the deadline**

Diana's
($1,000)

Open to any senior, 1 letter of recommendation required, essay

Due to Counseling Center by

Mid-West Fertilizer

Must be a child or grandchild of a Mid-West Fertlizer customer or a dependent of a Mid-West Fertilizer employee and must demonstrate leadership abilities, academic performance and a desire to further their education

Due online

NRMC Physician/Staff Health Scholarship

High school senior who is pursuing a career in the medical field or health related field with an ACT composite score of 20 or higher: answer required questions, 2 letters of recommendation from persons not related to applicant (at least one letter must be from person with 20+ years work experience)

Due to the Counseling Center by

Shelter Insurance Scholarship
($1,500)

(See flyer) Open to any NHS senior with plans to attend an accredited college/university; selection based on scholastic achievements, participation and leadership in school and/or community activities, citizenship and moral character, and educational goals

Due to the Counseling Center by

*The Counseling Center will complete their part of the application after the student turns in the application

City Pointe Beauty Academy
1-$1500 scholarship for Cosmetology program
1-$750 scholarship for Esthetics or Massage programs

Open to any senior with plans to attend CPBA; must complete 5 steps outlined in application

Due
Can mail through Post Office OR
email to:
admissions@citypointebeauty.com

APRIL DUE DATE:

Producers Cooperative Association

Open to seniors interested in furthering their education by engaging in studies relating to agriculture or fields that benefit rural life, participation in school, church and community activities, is a good citizen, shows a willingness to work and has satisfactory academic progress
Please type the application but signatures must be handwritten or e-signed using acrobat or other similar software. YOu must also submit a digital picture with your application--see your counselor about this when you are ready to submit.

Due to Counseling Center by

Bernice Johnson Teel Memorial

Open to any Nevada High School Senior continuing their education (can be tech school OR 2/4 year college). Number of scholarships given and amount of each scholarship varies each year. At least one scholarship of $1,000-$3,000 will be given.

Due to Counseling Center by

Osage Masonic Lodge #303
($500)

Open to any Nevada High School senior

Must be received in the mail by
April 1, 2027

Nevada CTA ($500)

Open only to seniors of Nevada R-5 Faculty and Staff; minimum ACT score of 18; MAKE A COPY OF THE APPLICATION/DOCUMENT BEFORE TYPING

Due to Counseling Center

Big 8 Conference Scholarship

Open to any senior who has participated in any Big 8 sports program or activity, including Speech & Debate, Scholar Bowl, and Art; NHS will select two submitted applications to compete against applications from all other Big 8 schools; 3 $1,000 will be awarded for 2026

Due to Counseling Center by

Mo-Kan Livestock Scholarship

It is not necessary to be a member of FFA, active in agriculture activities, or have done business with Mo-Kan Livestock in order to receive this scholarship; however, these students will be looked upon favorably. If none of the scholarship applicants meet this criteria, the scholarship selection committee will award scholarships to the best overall applicants.

Must be received in the mail OR email by:

MO-KAN Livestock Market
PO BOX 368
Butler, MO 64730
OR
mokanlivestock@gmail.com

LaFerla-Wilson Orthodontic Team

Current or former patient of LaFerla-Wilson Ortho; GPA of 3.0 or higher, community involvement, financial need

Due to Counseling Center by

Knights of Columbus Scholarship
(2 @ $500)

Meet at least one of the following criteria: high school senior whose family is in good standing with St. Mary's Catholic Church--Nevada, attended St. Mary's Catholic School--Nevada, family member who is currently a member in good standing with the Knights of Columbus St. Mary's Council #855 of Nevada

Due to Counseling Center by

On My Own, Inc.
($1,000 scholarship, renewable each year)

Applicant must have a disability or be the child of a disabled parent; must be seeking a degree to help people with disabilities such as Medical, Special Education, Social Services, Therapy or Mental Health fields; must be In-State College or Vocational/Technical Program or an institution that does not charge out of state tuition to Missouri residents

Due to the Counseling Center by

Fraternal Order of the Eagles Nevada #3770
Robert "Bob" Schalasky Memorial
($1,000)

Must be a senior from a Vernon County high school; requires a resume, essay and three letters of reference

Droppped off at Nevada Eagles or postmarked by
April 7, 2027
(see app for address)
*Bring to Mrs. Braden for signature AND delivery of application for you

Five County Board of Realtors
($500)

Any senior may apply; must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater; will enroll in an accredited 2 year college or 4 year university; complete essay; see instructions here.

Due to Counseling Center

Alpha Delta Kappa Education Honor Society
($400)

Open to any high school senior pursuing a degree in the field of education

Due to the Counseling Center

John Byron Corbin Charitable Trust
($1,500)

Available to any high school senior; a completed application requires high school transcript, ACT scores, student tax return, parent tax return, 2 letters of recommendation from a teacher; *financial need is taken into consideration but will not be the complete deciding factor

Email directly to the email below AND
must be received by

johnbyroncorbincharitabletrust@yahoo.com

Nevada FFA Booster Club
($500)

Open to Nevada FFA students who have a GPA of 2.5 or greater and must be pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification (this scholarship is also available to college students who have applied/received a State Farmer Degree)

Due to NRTC Counselor by

Vernon County Cattlemen's Association Scholarship
(Several $500 scholarships)

Any high school senior in Vernon County who will attend college or vocational/technical school; completed classes in FFA, participated in 4-H; must be going into an ag related field/major; essay

Postmark by
or drop off at VC Farm Bureau Insurance-Nevada

Chamber of Commerce
($500 scholarship)

Open to any senior; essay; parent statement

Due to Counseling Center

Rotary Scholarship
(3 $1,000 scholarships)

High school senior, rank in top 25% of class, leadership in school and community activities, good citizenship, two letters of recommendation from previous instructors

Due to Counseling Center by

American Association of University Women (AAUW)
($600)

Open to female high school senior--award selected based on financial need; must complete essay, Family Financial Statement, and supply 1 letter of recommendation

Due by
Not Available to Class of 2026

Dr. Glenn Coltharp Teacher Education Scholarship

Must be a senior in a Southwest Center member school (Nevada is a member); must be attending college in the fall, must be majoring in Education

Due online by

JUNE DUE DATE:

Hester Trust

FOR MAY GRADUATES PLANNING TO ATTEND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION IN FALL 26
criteria: financial need; rank in top 25% of class; pursuing a degree in one of the fields set forth by Hester Trust committee (Doctor, Dentist, Vet, Minister/ Missionary, Nurse) *Other Career fields will also be considered; Priority given to farm family located in Vernon or Cedar County, but not non-farm students/families will also be considered; submitting you/your family federal tax returns is requirement of this scholarship

See Mrs. Braden by June 3, 2027 to complete the Counselor part of this scholarship

Scholarship must be received to the address on the application by
June 15, 2027

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