Scholarship Opportunities
Pursuing Construction-Related Education after High School
Are you headed into a construction-related college, grad school, or trade program?
Don’t miss out — ESS Foundation scholarship applications are still open!
Applicant is applying for/currently attending college, graduate school, or a skilled trade school (vocational or technical). Trade school students must be pursuing a program requiring one academic year or more for certification. An applicant could also be involved in a community and/or industry craft training program.Applicant is pursuing a career in the construction industry. Eligibility is not limited to students pursuing technical degrees. The foundation retains the right to determine if a major or program in which the student is enrolled meets this eligibility requirement.Applicant may be awarded only one scholarship annually.Applicants must complete an application furnished by The ESS Foundation, provide official high school or college transcripts, provide two letters of recommendation, complete an essay on their desire to work in the construction industry, and be willing to take part in a personal interview.
https://esscompanies.com/who-we-are/community-impact/scholarship-application/
MO Society of Professional Engineers
The Jefferson City Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers is seeking scholarship applications from high school seniors interested in pursuing a degree in engineering. The scholarship to be awarded for 2026 may be up to $1,000.
Interested students should submit a scholarship application and copy of high school transcripts to Dr. David Heise via e-mail at heised@lincolnu.edu by February 28th.
Application
Pascale's Pals/Wayne Richard Scholarship
Pascale's Pals is a non-profit in Columbia MO that supports the MU Children Hospital.
The Wayne Richards Scholarship Fund was established for students who have been treated at Women's and Children's Hospital in Columbia, MO for a sustained period of time in the hematology/oncology, pulmonology, endocrinology, neurology, or rheumatology divisions. The scholarship is for a graduating high school senior for their continuing education via college or trade school.
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026
Pascale's Pals Application
https://www.pascalespals.org/scholarships
Cole County Farm Bureau
The Cole County Farm Bureau Scholarship is for students who are interested in pursuing their education in fields related to Agriculture.
Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2026
Application
Capital Region Medical Foundation & CRMC Partners
This scholarship is designed to support students who demonstrate academic promise, dedication, and a desire to make a meaningful impact in their chosen field, with a focus on strengthening education, workforce development, and the future of healthcare in our region.
Complete this application to be considered for a scholarship from BOTH organizations (Capital Region Medical Foundation and CRMC Partners). The two organizations are separate entities and will give out scholarships independent of one another.
Application Requirements include:
- Completed application
- One-page essay
- Letter from an institution confirming acceptance
- Complete transcript from the most recently completed academic semester
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2sZMSwxYKNnO1BY
Cliff Simms
Eligibility: Seniors who will be attending College or technical school. Selection will be based upon GPA, aptitude test scores, educational ambition, economic need, personal character, current school and community activities, and specific talents.
Student must have at least 2.0 GPA.
Application deadline: April 30, 2026 by 8:40 am to JCHS Counseling Office
Application
The Christopher Dallas Wood Survivor of Suicide Loss Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to support high school students who have been personally impacted by suicide, either through the loss of a loved one or their own struggles. The scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance for college education and promote resilience, hope, and awareness of mental health issues
Cole County Farm Bureau
Cole County Farm Bureau is offering a scholarship for students who are interested in applying for a little extra assistance in pursuing an education in fields related to agriculture. Here is information for students to be considered for a $1000 scholarship.
Application and Details
Central Missouri Chapter of CPCU Society
The Central Missouri Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Society is pleased to again offer the opportunity to win two $2,000.00 scholarships. See attached for details.
Deadline to Apply is 4pm on March 19, 2026
https://centralmissouri.cpcusocietychapter.org/about
Application
JCMG Health Sciences Scholarship 2026
Jefferson City Medical Group (JCMG) is committed to supporting our community and the
development of future healthcare professionals. JCMG will review all applications and award a $1,000 scholarship to four Cole County high school students who plan to study health sciences.
Application
Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company of Callaway County
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company of Callaway County is offering an educational scholarship to be presented to a Missouri high school graduating senior in May 2026.
To be eligible to apply for the scholarship:
- APPLICANT’S PARENT/GRANDPARENT MUST BE A CURRENT POLICYHOLDER OF FARMERS’ MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF CALLAWAY CO.
- Applicant must be beginning their post secondary education (college, vocational school or community college) for the first time in the fall following high school graduation.
- Applicant must submit a written essay on a topic chosen by the scholarship comunittee.
- All applications must be postmarked on or before April 3, 2026 to qualify.
Bittersweet Garden Club Scholarship
Bittersweet Garden Club anticipates offering three $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing further education in horticulture, agriculture, or natural resource fields. Funds for these scholarships are raised through our community events like the Garden Tour and Garden Party. We are proud to support high school graduates in their educational journeys!
More information
W.I.N. Scholarship
The Callaway Energy Center's Women in Nuclear (WIN) Chapter is excited to announce a $1000 scholarship opportunity for hIgh school seniors (academic year 25-26) who plan to persue post-secondary education in power-related fields.
Eligible areas of study include, but are not limited to:
- Electrical, gas, or nuclear power generation
- Engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, nuclear, computer science)
- Environmental Science
- Energy technology or management
- Chemistry, physics, or related technical programs
James L and Nellie M Westlake
Applicants to the James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program must:
- Be a Missouri resident.
- Be graduating senior at a Missouri High School with a GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
OR - Have completed one or two full years at a Missouri Community College with sufficient credits to transfer to an accredited four-year college or university at the sophomore or junior level, respectively, with a GPA of 2.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year.
All students attending a participating Missouri College with an eligible SAT or ACT score will automatically have the Bright Flight Award deducted as other aid.
More information
Home Builders Association
Home Builders Association of Central MO Scholarship Program
(2) Two Scholarships $2000 each awarded in May to two students who will be attending a two (2) or four (4) year college majoring in a construction related field the following Fall Semester – based on the following criteria:
- Employees or Family of Businesses related to the Building Industry and/or Students interested in fields of study related to the industry will get scholarship preference.
- Some basis of need
- Participation in Extra Curricular Activities – i.e. student organizations, jobs, Community involvement
- Preference will be given to construction related field – i.e. Construction Management, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Excavating and other specific trades/and/or majors
- Must meet close to one or more of the following:
- Academic Average – meet academic standards
- School Attendance – 90% attendance rate
These scholarships will be presented at the May HBA of Central MO monthly meeting by the President of the association. This is a one-time, non repeating scholarship award.
Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2026
Application
My Missouri Scholarship Promise program (MyMO)
- Open to current 9th graders from low-income backgrounds
- Students who complete annual benchmarks in high school are promised a $10,000 scholarship to attend any eligible Missouri institution
- Application is now open for MyMO Class of 2029
- Deadline: March 2, 2026
- Click the link below for more information and to apply.
MyMO will assist Missouri students on their pathway to college starting their 9th grade year.
Student must be Pell Eligible. To determine if student is Pell Eligible, student and family must fill out the Federal Student Aid Estimator. You will need information regarding your family's income and assets to complete the calculator.
***Please Note: As a 9th grader, you cannot yet complete the actual FAFSA. You must complete the FSA Estimator for the purposes of the MyMO application.
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Hitachi Courage Award
Missouri Courage Scholarship (MCS) and our partner organizations award scholarships to graduating seniors from Missouri high schools pursuing higher education. Applications will be comprehensively evaluated on a variety of metrics including academic achievement, school involvement, community engagement, diversity, demonstrations of courage, and commitment to enhancing the lives of LGBTQ individuals and working toward social justice. Scholarships are paid directly to the accredited college/university/vocational school of their choice, where they must be enrolled as a full-time student. Applicants' information will only be shared with scholarship committee members of MCS and partner organizations.
Eligibility:
- Graduating high school seniors in Missouri
- From counties: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Gasconade, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Osage, Phelps, or surrounding areas
- Pursuing higher education (college, university, or vocational school)
Awards:
3 Scholarships – $1,000 each
Preference for fields: Welding, Electrical, Industrial, Engineering, Business
Selection Criteria:
Academic achievement • School involvement • Community engagement • Diversity • Courage • Commitment to LGBTQ advocacy & social justice
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2026
Online Application
East Side Business Association
Jefferson City East Side Business Association is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity to students in your school. The criteria for this scholarship are clearly outlined in the application.
Scholarships of $1,000 are available to graduating high school seniors attending college/technical school in the fall of 2026.
Deadline to apply is April 1, 2026.
You can submit the PDF version or online using the link below
Online Application
Steven T Smart Memorial Scholarship
Senior of the graduating class of 2026 and is a full time resident in Callaway County and attends either Jefferson City High School, Mokane High School, or Fulton High School.
Application
Scholarship - Daughters of the American Revolution
See attached Scholarship information and application for the Jane Randolph Jefferson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2026
American Legion Oratorical Contest
The American Legion Oratorical Contest deadline to apply is November 30th. Information can be found at this link: https://www.missourilegion.org/oratorical
Scholarship Newsletter
1) Sallie Mae Scholarship - $2,000 - 12 Awards (Deadline: November 30, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior.
B) Enroll in an accredited college or university located in the United States, within a year of graduating high school.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17688/sallie-mae-scholarship
2) Bold Community Scholarship - $5,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: December 1, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be 17 years or older when submitting your application.
B) Be enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States by the fall.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19251/bold-community-scholarship
3) Science Ambassador Scholarship - $20,000 - 5 Awards (Deadline: December 15, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a female high school senior or an undergraduate student.
B) Be attending or planning to attend college or university in 2026.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14669/science_ambassador_scholarship
4) Equitable Excellence Scholarship - $20,000 - 100 Awards (Deadline: December 18, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be United States citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 United States, Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico.
B) Be a current high school senior who plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9591/equitable-excellence-scholarship
5) Experimental Aircraft Association Scholarships - $5,000 - 31 Awards (Deadline: December 19, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be planning to take one of the following: aerospace engineering, aviation business administration, air traffic control, aviation maintenance, professional flight, or any aviation-related STEM field.
B) Be at least 16 years old.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15639/experimental-aircraft-association-scholarships
6) Niche Scholarship - $50,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: December 31, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior in high school or a current college student.
B) Be attending or planning to attend college or university in 2026.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20302/niche-50000-scholarship
7) Mas Family Scholarships - $32,000 - 15 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
B) Have been born in Cuba or are of direct Cuban descent.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12457/mas-family-scholarships
8) Stacey Scholarship Fund - $5,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: February 1, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be planning to study the fine arts of painting and/or drawing.
B) Be attending or planning to attend college or university in 2026.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/27662/stacey-scholarship-fund
9) SPIE Optics and Photonics Education Scholarships - $11,000 – 72 Awards (Deadline: Feb. 15, 2026) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled in a program related to the field of optics and photonics.
B) Be attending or planning to attend college or university in 2026.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/28654/spie-optics-and-photonics-education-scholarships
10) Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships - $10,000 – 7 Awards (Deadline: February 20, 2026) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior in high school in the United States.
B) Have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9544/vegetarian_resource_group_scholarships
11) Military Benefits Association Scholarship - $3,000 - 30 Awards (Deadline: March 4, 2026) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior, graduate or GED holder.
B) Plan to enroll or are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19862/military-benefits-association-scholarship
12) Special Forces Scholarship Fund - $2,000 - 200 Awards (Deadline: March 15, 2026) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a daughter or son of a veteran or current United States Army personnel.
B) Be 25 years of age or younger by the deadline.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/33859/special-forces-scholarship-fund
13) Kochhar & Co. Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 31, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September 2026. B) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/27348/kochhar-co-scholarship
14) SDFM National Scholarship Program - $3,000 - 9 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2026) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a graduating high school senior in the final half of his/her school year, or a high school graduate within ten months of the application deadline.
B) Be entering a field of study directly related to financial/resource management (such as business administration, economics, accounting, finance, etc).
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9589/sdfm-national-scholarship-program
15) Houzz Residential Design Scholarship - $2,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 31, 2026) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be planning on studying one of the following: architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, construction management, or a skilled trade.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14512/houzz-residential-design-scholarship