College Counseling: Scholarship Information
Bright Flight
This is the scholarship from the State of Missouri to any MO student who will be attending any MO school, public or private.
- The qualifying ACT score is 31.
- The qualifying SAT scores are Verbal-780 and Math-790.
- No forms are distributed from St. Joe. All information to the colleges will be provided by the state.
- If a student has indicated, when taking the ACT, that she may be attending a MO school, the state will send her qualifying score to that school.
- Each student who qualifies for the Bright Flight will receive a letter in her senior year from MO STARS (Missouri Student Assistance Resource Services). This letter will indicate the qualifying score and which MO school or schools the student has named. If a qualifying student has not indicated any MO school, the letter will state this and give the student the opportunity to identify a MO school or schools. The letter will also explain what to do if a student wishes to add a school to her list.
- The number to call to make changes or to ask questions is 1-800-473-6757.
- The deadline for Bright Flight is July 1.
The American Legion
The American Legion publishes "Need A Lift" each year to "list scholarships, grants and loans for which students may qualify". A copy of this book is available for examination in the Guidance Centre front work room.
Association of the United States Army
The St. Louis Gateway Chapter of the Assn of US Army sponsors scholarships ranging in value from $1000 to $3000. Eligibility requirements include: Completion of the application, Child of a parent who works for a defense contractor or a defense agency or Child of a parent who is currently a member of an active or reserve component of the US Army; Submission of transcript and test scores, Resume, Two letters of recommendation and completion of an essay as described on the application form. Interested students are directed to check out the "Assn of the US Army" file in the Scholarship Drawer in the Guidance Centre. The deadline is March 7, 2007.
Asthhhma and Allergy Foundation of America
The St. Louis Chapter of the AAFA sponsors scholarships for St. Louis seniors, planning on attending college, "who have a history of asthma or severe allergies, and the accomplishments they have made despite the hardships of their illnesses." The application requirements include a transcript, resume, essay, recommendation from your counselor and a form for your physician to complete. If you are interested, check out the Scholarship File in the Guidance Office under Asthma and Allergy Found. of Am. The deadline is May 15, 2007.
AXA Foundation
AXA Foundation funds scholarships annually to students who demonstrate
• Ambition and drive
• Determination to set and reach goals
• Respect for self, family and community
• Ability to succeed in college
For more info, please go to http://www.axa-achievement.com.
Best Buy Scholarships
Best Buy Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors dedicated to helping their communities. To learn more, visit http://www.BestBuy.com and click on Community Relations.
BURGER KING Scholars Program
Each year the Burger King Corporation sponsors $1,000 scholarships. For criteria and more information, please check out their website at www.bk.com/scholars
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation funds scholarships annually for students who demonstrate
• Leadership
• Commitment to Community
• Academic Achievement
This is an excellent scholarship and very competitive. For more information, go online at http://www.coca-colascholars.org.
Cappex.xom
Cappex.com, the college scholarshp website, also awards scholarships annually. For more info or to apply, check out their website at www.Cappex.com/scholarships
Collegiate Scholarship Program
This is a scholarship service program that makes information on Seniors available to their corporate partners. A GPA of 2.5 is required plus answering questions and completing a resume format. If you are intersted, check out the Collegiate Scholarship file in the scholarship drawer in the Guidance Center.
Crestwood - Sunset Hills Area Chamber of Commerce
The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a $1,000 scholarship for a qualifying senior. The senior must reside in the city limits of either Crestwood or Sunset Hills. For more info or an application, check out the Scholarship Drawer in the Guidance Centre.
Educational Communications, Inc ECISF
This is the same company that sets up the book "Who's Who Among American High School Students". They have criteria based on gpa, test scores and community involvement. To find more info, check out their website--www.ecisf.org or look in the Scholarshp File in the Guidance Centre.
Emerson Electric Company Minority Engineering Scholarship Program
St. Louis Community College, the University of MO-Rolla and Emerson Electric Company are co-sponsoring a minority recruitment project to attract, encourage and support promising minoirty students wishing to enter the field of engineering. Qualifications are: 1)hs graduate; 2)member of a minority group (Black, Hispanic or Native American); 3)resident of St. Louis City or County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County or Franklin County in MO and Madison County, Monroe County or St. Clair County in IL 4)two years of hs mathematics (Algebra I or higher); 5)math & science GPA of 2.5 or better; 6)math & science ACT scores of 18 or better; 7)two strong recommendations--at least one from a hs math or science teacher. For more info, check out the Scholarship File in the Guidance Center.
Fireside Catholic Publishing
Fireside Catholic Publishing funds scholarships annually for Catholic High School Seniors who are daily "putting their faith into action". Every Catholic high school may nominate one student for this award. The nominee must write an essay explaining "How is your religious education influencing your life?" If you are interested in pursuing this scholarship, check out the "Fireside Catholic Publishing" file in the Guidance Centre Scholarship File.
Florissant Valley Jaycees
The Florissant Valley Jaycees sponsor a scholarship to benefit a student who resides in (or attends a school in) the geographic boundaries of Hazelwood, Ferguson-Florissant and Riverview School Districts, has a gpa of 2.5 or greater, have significant community service experience and not be related to a current or life member of the Florissant Valley Jaycees. To find out more about this opportunity, check out the Florissant Vallely Jaycees file in the Scholarship Drawer in the Guidance Centre.
Greater St. Louis Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc
The Greater St. Louis Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc sponsors a scholarship for "multiple-birth" students. For more info, check out the Mothers of Twins folder in the Scholarship file in the Guidance Center.
Health Professional Scholarship
A group of dentists in the St. Louis area sponsor an annual Health Professional Scholarship. Students are required to write an essay of 500 words addressing "Why My Education Will Benefit My Future". Students interested should check out the Health Professional Scholarship folder in the Scholarship file in the Guidance Center.
Bernard C. Harris Memorial Scholarship Program
The Bernard C. Harris Scholarship sponsors scholarships to support Catholic education. The four criteria are Strong entrepreneurial spirit, superior family values, financial need and a minimum gpa of 3.0. For more information, check out the website--www.harrisconnect.com/scholarship or email to scholarship@harrisconnect.com.
Horatio Alger Association
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated
• Integrity
• Perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Strength of character
• Financial need
• A good academic record
For more info, go online to http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarhips.
Kirkwood Rotary Club
The Kirkwood Rotary Club is offering four scholarships to area hs seniors. These are offered to Kirkwood residents and/or students attending a hs in the Kirkwood district. The postmark deadline is March 31st. For more info, check out their website--www.kirkwoodrotary.org or the Scholarship file in the Guidance Center.
Kohl's Corporation
The Kohl's Corp. sponsors the "Kohl's Cares for Kids" scholarship program. This is open to students ages 6 to 18 in recognition of young people who have given generously in service to their community. Nominations are accepted February 1 through March 15, 2007. For the rules and more information, visit www.kohlscorporation.com
Ladies Auxiliary of St. Norbert Knights of Columbus Council
The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Norbert Knights of Columbus Council is offering a $500 scholarship for a hs senior graduating from a Catholic hs. The award is based on academic record and financial need. For more info, check out the Scholarhip File in the Guidance Center.
Missouri Insurance Education Foundation
The Missouri Insurance Education Foundation sponsors scholarships for graduating high school seniors with an interest or intent of pursuing an insurance, risk management or actuarial science course of study. For more info, check out the MO Insurance Education Foundation folder in the Scholarship Drawer in the Guidance Center.
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Healing & Hope College Scholarships
Each year, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and the Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate award the Healing & Hope Scholarship to a hs senior whose life embodies the philosophy of Share the Healing and the Hope. Nominations may be made for a Junior or Senior. For more info, check out the Scholarship File in the Guidance Center.
National Defense Transportation Association
The National Defense Transportation Association sponsors a scholarship to promote careers in Business, Transportation Logistics, and Physical Distribution. Eligibility includes: a high school senior in IL or MO who will be enrolled as a full time student at a NDTA Central Region accredited institution. (CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND. NE, SD, WI, OR WY) For more info, check out the National Defense Transportation Assn folder in the Scholarship file of the Guidance Center. Deadline: TBA.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources offers an Environmental Education Scholarship Program designed to provide scholarships to minority and other underrepresented students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in an environmental course of study. The deadline is July 1, 2006 and scholarships will be awarded until the funding runs out. For more info, check the Scholarship File in the Guidance Center.
National Federation of Independent Business
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) sponsors the NFIB Free Enterprise Scholars Award. Eligibility is based upon: demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and initiative and participation in organizations such as DECA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Junior Achievement and the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship. For more info, visit www.NFIB.com/education or contact Chantel Bartlett at
chantel.bartlett@nfib.org or 202-314-2062.
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Student Athlete Scholarship Program
The NIAAA sponsors a scholarship program to promote, facilitate and increase the knowledge and understanding of the vial role of interscholastic athletics in the educational system. Applicants must complete an essay an--"How High School Athletics has Impacted my Life", have two of the following--a gpa of B+, top 25% of the class or an ACT of 24 or an SAT of 1100, participated in at least two sports for two years, played at the varsity level, have a letter of recommendation from the school AD who is a member of the organization and be approved by the school administration. For more info, check out the NIAAA file in the Scholarshp Drawer in the Guidance Centre.
Notre Dame Club of St. Louis
The Notre Dame Club of St. Louis announces its annual scholarship award competition. The ND Club will award one or more four-year scholarships to UND for St. Louis area high school seniors. Financial Need is a Prerequisite. Please see your counselor for further details.
Dates of importance:
- December 31, 2007 Deadline for filing Application for Admission at Notre Dame
- February 15, 2008 Deadline for filing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form with Dept of Education and College Scholarship Services Profile Form.
- March 31, 2008 Deadline for application for the Club's scholarship
- April 14-21, 2008 Interviews of finalists
- April 25, 2008 Scholarship winners announced.
Pierle Family Charitable Foundation
The Pierle Family Charitable Foundation sponsors a scholarship to Purdue University to a graduate from one of the following high schools: Jefferson HS in Lafayette, IN; Cathedral HS in Indianapolis, IN;
ST JOSEPH'S ACADEMY; or St. Louis UHS. The scholarship is based upon academic merit as determined by the Dean of the School of Civil Engineering at Purdue and may be awarded to a high school graduate who is pursuing a degree in the environmental area. There is also a smaller scholarship for students pursuing a degree in the Parmacal Sciences. Interested students need to check out the Purdue file in the Guidance Center College Files.
Plato's Closet
Scott Dyer, owner of Plato's Closet in Kirkwood, MO sponsors a scholarship based on the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle--what have you done to help make a difference? For more info, check out the Scholarship Drawer in the Guidance Centre
Principals Leadership Award
The National Association of Secondary School Principals with Herff Jones Inc sponors annual scholarships for outstanding student leaders. For more information, check out their website at www.principals.org/PLA
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors high school graduates who have contributed volunteer community service. This is a highly competitive national award to young people who have made a major contribution to the betterment of their community. Students who would like to know more should check out the Prudential file in the Scholarship Drawer of the files in the Guidance Center.
SAINT LOUIS AREA MENSA
St. Louis Area Mensa sponsors a $1,000 scholarship--the Memorial Scholarship for Mental Health each year. The applicant must be a student in good standing with a gpa greater than a 3.0 and plans to enroll in a two or four year program with a declared major in any of the mental health related fields. For more info, check out the Saint Louis Area Mensa file in the Guidance Centre Scholarship file.
Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis sponsors interest free loans to qualifying high school graduates. The awards are given on the basis of financial need. This is an outstanding program. For more info, contact The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis at 314.725-7990. There are a limited number of applications available in the Scholarship Foundation folder in the Scholarship Drawer in the Guidance Center.
SAMMY 2007
The American Milk Producers and USA Today sponsor the 10th annual "Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year" Award Program. The criteria is: 35% academic performance, 35% athletic excellence, 15% leadership, 10% community service and 5% milk experience. Student may nominate themselves. The rules, guidelines and an application may be found at www.bodybymilk.com The deadline is March 9, 2007. A poster is on the wall in the first floor hall with other college information.
Society of Automotive Engineers
The Society of Automotive Engineers offers scholarships to high school seniors who intend to
• Earn a degree in engineering or a related science
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of the application
• Meet minimum requirements with regard to grade point average, SAT and/or ACT scores as outlined in the scholarship info
• Application must be postmarked by December 1st each year.
For more info, check out the SAE file in the Scholarship Drawer of the cabinets in the Guidance Center.
State of Missouri:
1. Department of Natural Resources
The Dept of Natural Resources of the State of MO offers an Environmental Education Scholarship to minority and other underrepresented students pursuing a degree in an environmental course of study. For more info, check out the "Dept of Natural Resources-MO" file in the Scholarship Drawer of the Guidance Cenre.
2. Missouri Teacher Education Program
The Missouri Teacher Education Program is open to a MO resident, high school senior, ranked in the top 15% or has an ACT/SAT in the top 15%, who plans on attending an approved teacher education program at a four-year college or university in MO. Application deadline: TBA.
3. Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship Program
The Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship Program is open to a MO resident of African American, Asian American, Hispanic American or Native American heritage, a high school senior who ranks in the top 25% or has an ACT/SAT in the top 25%, will be enrolled in a participating, approved teacher education program at a community college or four-year college or university in MO. Deadline: TBA.
4. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship is open to a MO resident who is a senior attending a MO high school, will be accepted to a four-year institution of higher education as defined in Institution Eligibility Regulations, scores in the top 10 percentile of ACT, ranks in top 10% of class and files a statement of registration regarding US Selective Service status. Application deadline: TBA.
For more info on these opportunities, please check the MO Dept of Elem & Sec Educ Scholarships file in the Scholarship Drawer of the Guidance Center.
St. John's Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary/Mercy Medical Group
St. John's Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary/Mercy Medical Group sponsors a scholarship program. Eligibility requirements: a high school senior or graduate who plans to enroll in a health-related course of study leading to a certificate, diploma, license, associate degree or bachelor degree in an accredited university, college, nursing school or vocational/technical program. Deadline: TBA. Check out the St. John's Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary file in the scholarship file in the Guidance Office.
St. Louis Postal Credit Union
The St. Louis Postal Credit Union offers scholarships to members of their Express Club (members of the St. Louis Postal Credit Union). An essay is required and the deadline for receipt of the essay is Saturday, April 1, 2006. If you are interested, check out the St. Louis Postal Credit Union file in the Scholarship Drawer of the cabinets in the Guidance Center.
Town & Country and Frontenac Chamber of Commerce
The Town& Country/jFrontenac Chamber of Commerce offers three $1000 scholarships to students living in these communities or attending a school in these communities. Qualifications are: 1)have a GPA of at least 2.5; 2)plan to enroll in a post-secondary academic or vocational program; 3)have completed at least one class in the field of business; 4)have one letter of reference from an adult who is familiar with the applicant's interests and accomplishments; 5)write an essay of at least 500 words on the following--"Describe a service project in which you were involved and why the project was important. How did the project affect your current career choice? How has your involvement impacted those you serviced?" For more info, check out the Scholarship File in the Guidance Center.
Toyota Community Scholars
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. awards 100 scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated
• Outstanding academic credentials (3.0 or better GPA)
• School leadership
• A commitment to community service (active involvement).
SJA may nominate two seniors for this award competition. If you are interested, please check out the Toyota File in the Scholarship drawer in the Guidance Center and speak with your counselor—Ms. Hennessy or Ms. Videmschek.
United Negro College Fund
The United Negro College Fund/Cedric "The Entertainer" Charitable Foundation (UNCF/CTE)sponsors scholarship opportunities for a minority senior with a gpa of 3.0 or above planning to attend a UNCF school. The students must possess leadership qualities and some involvement in school and community service. The deadline is April 30, 2007. For more info, check the UNCF file in the Scholarship Drawer in the Guidance Centre.
Vantage Credit Union
The Vantage Credit Union sponsors scholarships for members who qualify. Check out the Vantage file in the Scholarship Drawer of the files in the Guidance Center.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars
has a national scholarship program that awards a scholarship to the winner who "write(s) a broadcast script on, "Celebrating Our Veterans' Service"". For more info, check out the VFW folder in the Scholarship Drawer in the Guidance Center.
James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program
The James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program awards scholarships to any student who: demonstrates limited financial resources, is a MO resident and is a graduating Senior at a MO high school. For more info or a copy of the application, check out the Westlake Scholarship Program folder in the Scholarship Drawer in the Guidance Center.
Wal*Mart Corporate Giving
The Sam Walton COMMUNITY Scholarship is available through www.walmartfoundation.org This is a non-renewable $1,000 award. Please check out the above website for more info or to apply.
Zonta Club of St. Louis
The Zonta Club of St. Louis is sponsoring the Zonta International 2007 Young Women in Public Affairs Award. Applicants are asked to describe their world vision of equality for women and to select role models from history and from their daily lives. The applicant must fill in a form, secure letters of recommendations, provide a transcript and a photograph. For more info, check out the Zonta file in the Scholarship Drawer in the Guidance Centre or call Rose McLarney, csj at 314.771-5207.
Check out the following websites for broad scholarship opportunities:
For info on Service Scholarships, check out www.carpediemfoundation.org
