CLASS OF 2026 Scholarships

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1	LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
2	If a scholarship name DOES NOT have a "live" link AND date deadline, the scholarship is not yet available for CLASS OF 2026
3	INSTRUCTIONS:
4	Scholarship Name	Criteria	Deadline
5	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
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7	OCTOBER DUE DATE:
8	DUAL CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP	- Enroll in fall dual credit classes - Decision will be based on financial need	Submit online by October 1, 2025
9	NOVEMBER DUE DATE:
10	Missouri School Board Association: John T Belcher Scholarship--Nevada R-5 School Board The essay that is required for this scholarhips should be of high quality. Plan ahead for your writing, and have a teacher edit/proofread for you.	Open to all Seniors Local Board of Education selects one student based on essay, academic achievement, leadership abilities and financial need--local winner progresses to the state level For samples of essays written by past winners, click here.	Due to the Counseling Center November
11	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, 2025 11:59pm
12	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 24, 2024 5:00pm
13	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, 2025
14	DECEMBER DUE DATE:
15	Hester Trust	FOR SEMESTER GRADUATES PLANNING TO ATTEND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SPRING '25 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 17, 2025 *application says to mail by 1/5/26 BUT turn it into Mrs. Braden in the Counseling Center by 12/19/25
16	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:
17		JANUARY DUE DATE:
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19	Elks Legacy Award (multiple $4,000 scholarships)	Available to children and grandchildren of Elks members	Due online: February 2, 2026 1:59pm
20	The Ellis Foundation-Traditional 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 Females pursuing a STEM 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
21	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
22	Missouri NARHO	One $2000 scholarship* will be given to a member of a family that is receiving housing assistance through either Section 8 or Public Housing. The sponsoring agency must be a member of MONAHRO. Click here to learn more.	Due See Mrs. Braden for help with obtaining signatures from the community agency BEFORE the deadline.
23	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 schoo/church/community activities; financial need, income and willingness to work	Due online by
24	MARCH DUE DATE:
25	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. Apply online by March 2, 2026
26	Big 8 Conference Scholarship	Open to any senior w/ preference given to those with experiences in extracurricular activities and/or competitions	Due to Counseling Center by
27	MAMIC ($1,000)	Open to any high school senior planning to attend any college/ university or vocational school in Missouri	Due online by March 1
28	Tomkins Scholarship	Must attend Univeristy of Missouri-Columbia and pursue an Agriculture related degree	See Mrs. Braden for application BEFORE March 6, 2025
29	Missouri Bankers Foundation Willis W. Alexander Scholarship (Nevada is Region 6) (5 $1000 scholarships)	Applicant must have exhibited academic achievement OR economic need and intend to major in a field related to banking; requires two letters of recommendation and a resume of extracurricular activities	Due online by
30	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 March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm
31	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 the appropriate application to complete online)	Must be recevied in the mail by See Mrs. Braden for help with obtaining signatures from the community agency BEFORE the deadline.
32	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
33	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	Due by Must be postmarked by this date or emailed/scanned to the contact on the application
34	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
35	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 by
36	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 by March 1, 2026
37	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 Counseling Center by
38	Shelter Insurance Scholarship ($1,500)	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
39	APRIL DUE DATE:
40	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	Due to Counseling Center by
41	Osage Masonic Lodge #303 ($500)	Open to any Nevada High School senior	Must be received in the mail by April 1, 2026
42	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 April 1, 2026
43	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 by: MO-KAN Livestock Market PO BOX 368 Butler, MO 64730
44	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
45	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, 2026 (see app for address)
46	Max Motors Future Agricultural Leaders ($1,000)	High school students interested in becoming agricultural leaders	Due online by
47	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 April 10, 2026
48	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
49	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
50	Vernon County Farm Bureau ($1,000)	Senior student from Vernon County who will attend an accredited college or university in Fall 2025. *Student/family DOES NOT have to be a member or hold business with Vernon County Farm Bureau.	Due to Counseling Center by
51	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 April 15, 2026 johnbyroncorbincharitabletrust@yahoo.com
52	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
53	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; essay	Postmark by April 15th, 2025 or drop off at VC Farm Bureau Insurance-Nevada
54	Diana's ($1,000)	Open to any senior, 1 letter of recommendation required, essay	Due to Counseling Center by
55	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 April 22, 2026
56	On My Own, Inc. ($1,000 scholarship, renewable each year)	Applicant must be the child of a disabled parent or a disabled child themselves; 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
57	Chamber of Commerce ($500 scholarship)	Open to any senior; essay; parent statement	Due to Co
58	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
59	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
60	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 , by email to: Crystal Sullins crystals@kcrar.com
61	JUNE DUE DATE:
62	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 2, 2026 to complete the Counselor part of this scholarship Scholarship must be received to the address on the application by June 15, 2026
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