Scholarships

As we receive Scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year, we will add them here. If you have a scholarship you would like us to post please email Sarah Broadaway

American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship

Program Information, Topics, Awards and Entry Form

THE AMERICAN LEGION, Department of Missouri, during this school year, again sponsors an Oratorical Contest for high school students in Missouri. The purpose of the contest is to develop knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution, the ability to think and speak clearly and critically, and the acceptance of the duties, responsibilities, rights, and privileges of American citizenship. The contest meets guidelines of the Missouri State High School Activities Association and appears in the Advisory List of Contests and Activities, of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The Legion contest is a partner with the National Speech & Debate Association, the honor society for high-school students (formerly the National Forensic League).

Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship

Basis for Eligibility:

1. One boy who has attended a full session of Missouri Boys State or Missouri Cadet Patrol.

2. One girl who has attended a full session of Missouri Girls State or Missouri Cadet Patrol.

3. Must be the descendent* of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force or Coast Guard of the United States, and having an honorable discharge. A copy of the veteran's discharge or separation notice must be submitted with application. The copy must show the date the veteran entered service and the date the veteran left service.

4. Be a resident of the state of Missouri.

5. An unmarried dependent under the age of 21.

6. Must be attending an accredited college / university as a full-time student.

7. Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of financial aid to attend a college / university.

8. Scholarship must be used the first fall semester of a college / university following graduation from high school.

Application-2 pages

M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship

Basis for Eligibility:

1. One applicant planning a career as a Registered Nurse. The scholarship must be used the first fall semester upon completion of high school.

2. Must be the descendent* of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States, and having an honorable discharge. A copy of the veteran's discharge or separation notice must be submitted with the application. The copy must show the date the veteran entered service and the date the veteran left service.

3. Be a resident of the state of Missouri.

4. Shall be an unmarried dependent under the age of 21.

5. Must be attending an accredited college / university as a full-time student.

6. Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of financial aid to attend a college / university.

7. Applicant must graduate in the top 40% of his / her class.

8. A counselor's statement must be attached. The statement should be on school letterhead, attest to the student’s ability and desire to major in nursing, certify that the student is in the top 40% of their class, and be signed by the school counselor.

Application-2 pages

Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship

Basis for Eligibility:

1. Each High School in the state of Missouri may submit only one application for this award. Applicant must be selected by the faculty of the High School he/she is attending based on the individuals financial need, participation in athletics, participation in school activities/clubs, volunteer work, exceptional leadership qualities, high moral standards and extreme patriotism.

2. Recipient must be a full-time student in an accredited college or university in the state of Missouri.

3. Applicant must be a resident of the state of Missouri.

4. Must be attending an accredited college / university as a full-time student.

Application-2 pages

Joseph J. Frank Scholarship

Basis for Eligibility:

1. One boy who has attended a full session of Missouri Boys State or Missouri Cadet Patrol and one girl who has attended a full session of Missouri Girls State or Missouri Cadet Patrol.

2. Must be the descendent* of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard of the United States, and having an honorable discharge. A copy of the veteran's discharge or separation notice must be submitted with the application. The copy must show the date the veteran entered service and the date the veteran left service.

3. Be a resident of the state of Missouri.

4. An unmarried dependent under the age of 21.

5. Must be attending an accredited college / university as a full-time student.

6. Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of financial aid to attend a college / university.

7. Scholarship must be used the first fall semester of a college / university following graduation from high school.

Application-2 pages

Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship

Basis for Eligibility:

1. Must be a member of The American Legion Family, i.e., Legion Member, Auxiliary Member, S.A.L. Member, or a descendant* of any member thereof.

2. Be a resident of the state of Missouri.

3. An unmarried dependent under the age of 21.

4. Must be attending an accredited college / university as a full-time student.

5. Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of financial aid to attend a college / university.

6. Scholarship must be used the first fall semester of a college / university following graduation from high school.

Application-2 pages

Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Basis for Eligibility:

1. Must be the descendent* of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States, and having an honorable discharge. A copy of the veteran's discharge or separation notice must be submitted with application. The copy must show the date the veteran entered service and the date the veteran left service

2. Be a resident of the state of Missouri.

3. Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of financial aid to attend a college / university.

4. Student must be planning to major in education. A counselor’s statement must be attached. The counselor’s statement should be on school letterhead, attest to the student’s ability and desire to major in education or a related field, and must be signed by the school counselor.

5. Scholarship must be used the first fall semester of a college / university following graduation from high school.

Application-2 pages

Missouri Detachment, Sons of the American Legion Scholarship

Basis for Eligibility:

1. One student who is a member of the Sons of the American Legion or the Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion.

2. Must attach a copy of most recent High School transcript

3. Must attach an essay on the topic “What being a member of the American Legion Family Means to me.

4. Be a resident of the state of Missouri.

5. An unmarried dependent under the age of 21.

6. Must be attending an accredited college / university as a full-time student.

7. Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of financial aid to attend a college / university.

8. Scholarship must be used the first fall semester of a college / university following graduation from high school.

Application

Website

Barbara Gladwell Wilkins Scholarship for Future Educators

As tribute to Barbara Gladwell Wilkins, a past long-time resident and former teacher in the Waynesville R-VI School District, we would like to present five $1,000 scholarships to five high school seniors graduating in the class of 2025 from Waynesville High School.

Basis for Eligibility:

1. Must be a senior graduating from Waynesville High School in May 2025 and going into the field of education. Consideration will be allowed for 2025 students graduating early

2. Must submit a 7-10 minute video speech telling about yourself and what your future educational plans are (Hint…make sure your speech is focused on you and not your favorite person, place or thing.)

3. Email a link to your video to lepail679@hotmail.com and make sure you receive a confirmation of your submission

4. Make sure all of your contact information is attached, including your full name, age, email address and best phone number to reach you at

5. Videos are due between April 15-April 30, 2025 with the winners to be announced during Honors Night on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

6. Scholarships are paid directly to the school upon receipt of invoice from your college or university

All video submissions will be viewed by the members of the Barbara Wilkins Scholarship Committee and each member will individually pick their top five (5) submissions. The scores will be tallied and the five videos receiving the most votes will be chosen as the scholarship recipients.

So, get creative, be open and honest and let us know how you are choosing to move forward in this world.

Graceland University Scholarships

Prestigious Honors Scholarship: Available to incoming first-year or transfer students with a 3.5 or higher GPA. This is a full-tuition award that is renewable for up to four years! Applicants must attend a Prestigious Honors Day, apply to Graceland University for Fall 2025, and submit the Honors Program Application to be eligible.

Honors Scholarship: Students with a 3.25 or higher GPA can interview for the Honors Program. All students who are admitted into the Honors Program will receive this scholarship.

Waynesville Youth Football (WYF) and CheerScholarship

Application and Information

Waynesville Youth Football (WYF) offers scholarships to high school athletes who have previously participated in our program. Our scholarship program aims to support our youth in furthering their educational goals, acknowledging the physical, mental, and character-building benefits gained from participating in WYF.

The WYF Board will consider all completed applications received by the specified deadline. Scholarships awarded may be partial or full (up to $1,000), based on available funds and the number of applicants. Scholarships are awarded to previous WYF players or cheerleaders and are applicable for one year only. Applicants must reapply each year they seek assistance.

**Eligibility Requirements:**

- Athlete must be 17 years or older and reside within the Waynesville R-VI School District.

- Athlete must commit to attending a college or university of their choice.

- Application must be completed by the athlete and their parent, guardian, or head of household, with all requested information provided.

- Athlete must complete an essay (details below). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

**Deadline for Scholarship Requests:**

Applications must be submitted to WYF no later than May 1, 2025.

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