Citizen of the Week
1 at $8,000

During the 2013 session of Boys State, a "Citizen of the Week" will be selected to receive the 40/8 Kickapoo Voiture Locale 760 Wayne Gregory Memorial Scholarship of $2,000 per year for up to 4 years to cover costs and fees, payable to a College or University of the recipient’s choice.  Must meet requirements as published by the MBS Memorial Trust, including a 3.0 GPA, and return as a staff member of Boys State annually.   One time scholarships will also be awarded to the first alternate ($2,000) and second alternate ($1,000).

Governor's Scholarship
1 at $500

The citizen elected as the Missouri Boys State Governor is eligible to receive a $500 scholarship from The American Legion Scholarship Committee, payable to a College or University of the recipient’s choice.  Must meet requirements including returning the following year as a staff member and successfully performing his executive duties as Governor.

The American Legion
Samsung Scholarship
One at $1,000 or One at $20,000

Each participant who successfully completes the 2013 session of Missouri Boys State and meets the scholarship criteria may apply for the Samsung/American Legion Scholarship.  Applicant must be a direct descendant (i.e., son, grandson, great-grandson, etc. or legally adopted) of a U.S. veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war indicated on the application.  Documentation showing the veteran served on active duty during eligibility period(s) indicated on the front of the application is required. Accepted forms of documentation are listed here. Deadline:  Must be postmarked by June 30, 2013.  One national finalist will be selected from the applications received from participants of Missouri Boys State.  The Missouri national finalist will then compete against nearly 100 other national finalists selected from the Boys State and Girls State programs for approximately nine $20,000 national scholarships.   The remaining national finalists will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. 

 Mail application to and/or for more information contact:

Bettie Rusher
Missouri Boys State Headquarters
P.O. Box 667
Warrensburg MO 64093
(877) 342-5627
bettie.rusher@moboysstate.org
http://www.moboysstate.org

American Legion Scholarships
Various opportunities

$1,000 Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship (2 awards)

$750 M.D. “Jack” Murphy Scholarship (1 award - renewable)

$500 Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship (2 awards)

$500 Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship (2 awards)

$500 Joseph J. Frank Scholarship (5 awards)

$500 Charles W. Mickey Scholarship (1 award)

$500 Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship (1 award)

Applications and additional criteria are available through high school counselors or on the American Legion Department of Missouri website at www.missourilegion.org/default_016.htm and may be duplicated as needed.  The annual application deadline for Legion Scholarships is April 20.  Questions should be directed to John Buckwalter.  Mail applications to:  The American Legion Department of Missouri, Attn:  Education and Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65102.  

John Buckwalter
(660) 627-4713 or (573) 893-2353

Baker University
Number and Amount of Scholarships Vary Starting at $5,000

As a student demonstrating leadership and character, students who have participated in the Missouri Boys State Program meet this criteria for academic scholarship consideration.  Students must be admitted as full-time degree seeking students at the College of Arts and Sciences in Baldwin City, KS before scholarship consideration.  The amounts vary based on academic profile starting at $5,000 annually.  

Jeanne Mott
Director of Financial Aid
618 8th Street
P.O. Box 65
Baldwin City KS 66006
(785) 594-4595
Jeanne.mott@bakeru.edu
http://www.bakeru.edu

Central Christian College of the Bible
Unlimited at $8,800 each - Renewable up to 4 years

Central Christian College of the Bible will award a full tuition scholarship to qualified incoming freshmen who have demonstrated leadership experience, such as Missouri Boys State, and meet admission criteria.  The scholarship is renewable, up to four years, for recipients maintaining full-time status and a “C” average.  Scholarships also available for part-time students.

Rocky Christensen
Director of Admission Services
911 Urbandale Drive
Moberly MO 65270
(660) 263-3900
rockyc@cccb.edu
http://www.cccb.edu

Central Methodist University
Service Scholarship
Number Vary - Up to $2,000 - Renewable

Central Methodist University offers a Service Scholarship.  To receive the CMU Service Scholar Award, a student must be enrolled at CMU as a full-time student.  Consideration will be based upon the student's academic record, activities and involvements.  Upon receiving this award, students will be expected to participate in various service activities as directed by the Service Oversight Committee and submit a year- end report outlining the student's responsibilities and involvements.  This is a yearly scholarship; renewal will be based upon satisfactory completion of these items.   Application is available online. 

Jennifer Shepard
Assistant Director of Admissions
411 Central Methodist Square
Fayette MO 65248
(660) 248-6245
admissions@centralmethodist.edu
http://www.centralmethodist.edu

Columbia College
10 at $1,000 to $1,500 each - Renewable

Students indicating participation in Missouri Boys State are eligible for consideration for Leadership Awards.  Must submit a resume of leadership activities upon admittance to the college.  Award is renewable with participation in leadership development activities including involvement in a minimum of two Columbia College organizations.

Samantha White
Director of Admissions
1001 Rogers Street
Columbia MO 65216
(573) 875-7352
sjwhite@ccis.edu
http://www.ccis.edu

Crowder College
Unlimited Scholarships - Renewable

Leadership Scholarships are awarded to high school graduates ranking in the top 15% of their class or scoring 25 or higher on the ACT.  The scholarship is renewable for up to 3 semesters if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA or higher each semester.  The students must be enrolled in and complete at least 12 credit hours each semester and be a citizen of 2013 Missouri Boys State.

Michelle Velten
Financial Aid/Scholarships Assistant
601 Laclede
Neosho MO 64850
(417) 455-5678
mvelten@crowder.edu
http://www.crowder.edu

Culver-Stockton College
5 at $1,000 each - Renewable

Culver-Stockton College will award five $1,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen who participated in the 2013 Missouri Boys State and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.  Applicants must be admitted to Culver-Stockton College in good standing.  The scholarship is renewable with a 3.0 GPA. Application deadline is May 1, 2014.  

Tina Wiseman
Director of Financial Aid
One College Hill
Canton MO 63435
(573) 288-6308
twiseman@culver.edu
http://www.culver.edu

Drury University
Leadership Scholarship
Unlimited $1,000 each - Renewable

Must apply and be admitted to Drury prior to the January 10 scholarship deadline. Applicants should submit a comprehensive resume of leadership activities including participation in 2013 Missouri Boys State by January 10, 2014.

Becky Ahrens
Assistant Director of Prospect Development
900 N. Benton Ave
Springfield MO 65802
(417) 873-7523
bahrens@drury.edu
http://www.drury.edu

Fontbonne University
5 at $2,000 each - Renewable

Boys State Alumni Scholarships of $2,000.  Must be a citizen of Missouri Boys State.  Based on past academic performance.  Scholarship is renewable with a 2.5 GPA.

Chuck Walz
Vice President for Enrollment Management
6800 Wydown Blvd
Clayton MO 63105
(314) 889-1478
cwalz@fontbonne.edu
http://www.fontbonne.edu

Hannibal-LaGrange University
Unlimited at $500 per year - Renewable

Hannibal-LaGrange University is pleased to offer a Missouri Boys State scholarship to students who are Missouri Boys State participants.  Students who participated in Missouri Boys State are eligible to receive a $500 per year renewable scholarship.  Students must be admitted to Hannibal-LaGrange University as a full-time degree seeking student before scholarship consideration will be given.

Brice Baumgardner
Director of Financial Aid
2800 Palmyra Road
Hannibal MO 63401
(800) HLG-1119
bbaumgardner@hlg.edu
http://www.hlg.edu

Lindenwood University
10 at $7,400 each - Renewable

($5,000 Lindenwood Scholarship and $2,400 Work Grant) 
Recipients must be a Boys State citizen, must meet admission standards, and enroll as a full-time residential, undergraduate student at Lindenwood University.

Kristen Revis
Admissions Counselor
209 S. Kingshighway
St. Charles MO 63301
(636) 949-4338
krevis@lindenwood.edu
http://www.lindenwood.edu

Linn State Technical College
1 at $1,300 - Renewable

Applicant must be a Missouri Boys State Citizen (the summer prior to enrollment) and rank in the top 30% of his high school class to qualify for this tuition waiver.  The recipient will receive a work grant valued at $1,300 per year, renewable if a 3.0 GPA is maintained and a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester are completed at Linn State Technical College.  Missouri Boys State Participation Certificate must be presented to the Office of Financial Aid. Priority deadline is May 1 for fall enrollment.  Application must be completed and returned to the Office of Financial Aid.

Kathy Scheulen
Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management
One Technology Drive
Linn MO 65051
(573) 897-5145
kathy.scheulen@linnstate.edu
http://www.linnstate.edu

Missouri Baptist University
5 at $1,500 each - Renewable

Missouri Baptist University, in recognition of outstanding achievements of students completing the Missouri Boys State program, will award five scholarships valued at $1,500 each per academic year.  Applicants must be admitted to the University before applying for the scholarship.  Each scholarship is renewable each year, but the student must maintain a 2.8 GPA or better to be eligible for renewal.

Terry Dale Cruse
Vice President of Enrollment Services
Office of Admissions
One College Park Drive
St. Louis MO 63141
(314) 392-2291
cruset@mobap.edu
http://www.mobap.edu

Missouri Southern State University
10 at $800 each - Renewable

High School graduates, who are Missouri Boys State Citizens and score 26 or above composite score on the ACT Placement Test may receive the MSSU Boys State Scholarship valued at $800 per year.  It is renewable up to 8 semesters if the student completes at least 12 credit hours per semester and earns a 2.5 semester GPA the first semester and a 3.0 semester GPA each semester thereafter.  This scholarship must be used within one year after graduation and must apply to tuition or campus residence housing.  The MSSU Boys State Scholarship cannot be combined with other academic scholarships.

Becca Diskin
Director of Financial Aid
3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin MO 64801
(417) 625-3161
steele-l@mssu.edu
http://www.mssu.edu

Missouri State University
5 at $1,000 each

Missouri State University will offer up to 5 awards of $1,000 each year to entering freshmen who participated in Boys State.  To be chosen for this competitive award, students must have both a solid academic record and a strong record of leadership.  This award is non-renewable.  It can be combined with other Missouri State awards and scholarships with the exception of the Presidential, Governors, and Multicultural Leadership Scholarships.  Students must apply for admission, submit the General and Departmental Scholarship Application, and provide verification of Boys State attendance to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 1 of their senior year.  Standard policies with respect to scholarship eligibility, available online at www.missouristate.edu/financialaid, apply to this award.

Heather King
Assistant Director, Scholarships, Student Financial Aid
Carrington Hall 101
901 S. National
Springfield MO 65897
(417) 836-5262
financialaid@missouristate.edu
http://www.missouristate.edu

Missouri University of Science and Technology
1 at $500

One student who participated in Missouri Boys State is eligible to receive a $500 scholarship.  A letter expressing an interest in being considered for the Missouri S&T sponsored scholarship must be received by February 1 of the student’s senior high school year.  The letter, or an attachment, should include leadership qualities.  Financial need may be taken into consideration in selecting the recipient.  The recipient for this scholarship will be informed in writing by April 15.

Missouri S&T Student Financial Assistance
G-1 Parker Hall
300 West 13th Street
Rolla MO 65409
(800) 522-0938
sfa@mst.edu
http://www.mst.edu

Missouri Valley College
Unlimited at $5,000 each - Renewable

($1,860 also available in grant work)
Scholarships provide free room and board for 4 years.  Each recipient would also be eligible for $1,860 work grant.  Requirements:  Be a citizen of 2013 Boys State.  Awards are renewable on condition of remaining in good standing with the college academically and socially.

Tennille Langdon
Director of Admissions
500 E. College
Marshall MO 65340
(660) 831-4157
langdont@moval.edu
http://www.moval.edu

Missouri Western State University
5 at $1,000 each

Five non-renewable scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be offered to first-time freshmen who are enrolled as full-time students and were citizens of the previous academic year at Missouri Boys State.  Applications must be received by March 1.

Office of Financial Aid
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph MO 64507
(816) 271-4361
finaid@missouriwestern.edu
http://www.missouriwestern.edu

North Central Missouri College
2 at $500 each

Applicant must be a citizen of 2013 Missouri Boys State.  Award is for $250 per semester for the 2014 Fall semester and 2015 Spring semester.  Must be entering freshman and enroll as a full-time student at NCMC.  Deadline for application is March 15, 2014.

Melissa Guess
Director of Financial Services
Financial Aid Office
1301 Main
Trenton MO 64683
(800) 880-6180
mguess@mail.ncmissouri.edu
http://www.ncmc.cc.mo.us

Northwest Missouri State University
5 at $1,000 each

Northwest Missouri State University will award five $1,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen who have attended Boys State.  Selection will be based on leadership and academic merit.  Applicant must indicate participation in Missouri Boys State on the admissions application and be admitted to Northwest Missouri State University by February 1, 2014.  In addition, the applicant must submit a listing of Boys State activities and leadership positions held during Boys State directly to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance.  This award is not renewable.

Melissa Mincy
Scholarship Specialist, Financial Assistance
800 University Drive
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville MO 64468
(660) 562-1139 or (800) 633-1175
Finaid@nwmissouri.edu
http://www.nwmissouri.edu

Ripon College
Boys State Award
Up to $4,000 per year

The Boys State Award was established to recognize participation in a Boys State program along with a student’s demonstrated leadership.  Total amount of scholarship to be awarded over a four year period is granted at the time of admission.

Admissions Office
300 W. Seward Street
Ripon WI 54971
800-947-4766
adminfo@ripon.edu
http://www.ripon.edu

Rockhurst University
5 at $500 each - Renewable

Students must have participated in 2013 Missouri Boys State and meet Rockhurst University admission requirements.  Students must be first-time freshmen and enrolled full-time.  Five scholarships will be funded each year for $500 each and are renewable.  Must send letter of intent and verification of attendance at 2013 Missouri Boys State.  

Maureen McKinnon
Interim Director of Financial Aid
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City MO 64110
(800) 842-6776
maureen.mckinnon@rockhurst.edu
http://www.rockhurst.edu

Saint Louis University
3 at $1,000 each

Three incoming freshmen students who complete the Missouri Boys State program are eligible to receive a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship in recognition of outstanding achievement and leadership.  Students must be admitted to Saint Louis University and be a full-time student before scholarship consideration will be given. 

Julie Martin
Coordinator of Scholarships
DuBourg Hall, Room 2
One Grand Avenue
St. Louis MO 63103
(314) 977-4211
jmarti72@slu.edu
http://www.slu.edu

Southeast Missouri State University
Unlimited at $300 each

Southeast Missouri State University provides an unlimited number of Residence Life Leadership awards to full-time incoming freshmen with at least a 3.0 GPA that were Missouri Boy State participants.  It will not be awarded in combination with any other merit scholarship except for the President's or University Scholarships.  Application deadline is December. 1.  Please complete and submit the Student Involvement Scholarship Award application.

Admissions Office
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau MO 63701
(573) 651-5958
scholarships@semo.edu
http://www.semo.edu

Truman State University
$1,000 each - Competitive, Renewable

Accepted applicants who participated in Missouri Boys State are eligible to be considered on a competitive basis for a limited number of $1,000 Boys State Scholarships.  The awards are renewable according to the scholarship renewal requirements provided at the time the offer is extended to the student.

Office of Admissions
Ruth W. Towne Museum & Visitors Center
Truman State University
Kirksville MO 63501
(800) 892-7792
admissions@truman.edu
http://www.truman.edu

University of Central Missouri
10 at $1,500 each

The University of Central Missouri Boys State Scholarship has been developed to recognize outstanding leadership as demonstrated by those students who successfully complete the 2013 session of Missouri Boys State.   The scholarship award value for the 2014-15 academic year is $1,500, to be divided evenly between the 2014 Fall and 2015 Spring semesters.   To apply, students are encouraged to complete and submit the application at www.ucmo.edu/scholarapp by March 1, 2014.   Additional UCM scholarship information is available at www.ucmo.edu/scholarships. 

Deborah Turnbow
1100 Ward Edwards Bldg
Warrensburg MO 64093
(660) 543-4541
scholarships@ucmo.edu
http://www.ucmo.edu

University of Missouri-Columbia
5 at $1,000 each

The University of Missouri-Columbia will award five $1,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen who have attended Boys State and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.  This award is not renewable.  Submit the General Scholarship Application for Incoming Freshmen by December 1, 2013.

Nicolas Prewett
Acting Director Financial Aid
Student Financial Aid
11 Jesse Hall
Columbia MO 65211
(573) 882-6292
prewettn@missouri.edu
http://admissions.missouri.edu

University of Missouri-Kansas City
$500 to $2,500 UMKC Leadership Awards - Renewable

Consideration for UMKC Achievement Scholarships is given to Boys State citizens who demonstrate outstanding academic ability.  The Achievement awards are renewable for up to 5 years of undergraduate study and a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.  Not available to medicine, conservatory or pharmacy students.  Consideration is automatically given to students who are admitted to an eligible undergraduate degree program by February 1, 2014. 

Chelsie Friedman
Assistant Director for Scholarships
UMKC Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
5100 Rockhill Road, 101 AC
Kansas City MO 64110
(816) 235-1154
finaid@umkc.edu
http://www.sfa.umkc.edu

Wabash College
Unlimited at $7,500 each - Renewable

Wabash College will award $7,500 each year to Boys State delegates.  The award is renewable for four years, totaling $30,000.  For more information about Boys State scholarships and additional Wabash College Scholarships, visit http://www.wabash.edu/admissions.   

Jamie Watson
Associate Director of Admissions
Wabash College Admissions Office
P.O. Box 352
Crawfordsville IN 47933
(800) 345-5385
watsonj@wabash.edu
http://www.wabash.edu

Washington University in St. Louis
Unlimited at $2,500 each - Renewable

Students who participate in Missouri Boys State are eligible to receive a $2,500 renewable scholarship in recognition of outstanding achievement and leadership.  Students must be admitted to Washington University in St. Louis before scholarship consideration will be given.

Mike Runiewicz
Associate Director Student Financial Services
One Brookings Drive
Campus Box 1041
St. Louis MO 63130
(888) 547-6670
Michael_Runiewicz@wustl.edu
http://www.washu.edu

Webster University
2 at $1,000 each - Renewable

Two renewable scholarships awarded to participants in 2013 Missouri Boys State.  Scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen with a minimum 3.0 GPA, standing in the top 33% of graduating class, and ACT of 22 or SAT of 1030 or higher.

Shannon Frank
Scholarship Coordinator
470 E. Lockwood
St. Louis MO 63119
(314) 246-8723
franksr@webster.edu
http://www.webster.edu

Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College
2 at $2,000 each - Renewable

Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College will award 2 Superintendent's Award for Excellence Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each for graduates of 2013 Missouri Boys State with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher and ACT score of 21 or SAT of 950.  Application deadline is April 1, 2014.

Col. Tim Casey
Director of College Administration
Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College
1880 Washington Avenue
Lexington MO 64067
(660) 259-2221
tcasey@wma.edu
http://www.wma1880.org

Westminster College
Number and Amount of Scholarships Vary

As an excellent representative of leadership and character, which is required of all Westminster scholarship recipients, students who have participated in the Missouri Boys State Program meet this component of eligibility for scholarship consideration.  Students must be admitted to the College before scholarship consideration will be given. 

Aimee Bristow
Director of Financial Aid
501 Westminster Avenue
Fulton MO 65251
(800) 475-3361
aimee.bristow@westminster-mo.edu
http://www.westminster-mo.edu

William Jewell College
2 at $500 each - Renewable 4 years

Requirements:  Be a citizen of the 2013 Missouri Boys State; score in the 90th percentile on either ACT or SAT; be admitted to the College with a 3.5 cumulative GPA.  Have a demonstrated financial need as determined based on the filing of the FAFSA.  Application deadline is March 1, 2014.

Susan Karnes
Director of Financial Aid
Campus Box 2005
500 College Hill
Liberty MO 64068
(816) 415-5976
karness@william.jewell.edu
http://www.jewell.edu

William Woods University
Varies

Missouri Boys/Girls State Leadership Award (1 or 2 awards per year)
$2,000 (Residential) - Renewable
$1,000 (Commuter) - Renewable
Applicants must have served as the Governor of Missouri Boys/Girls State with a minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT of 1060 (critical reading + math). This award is available to first year freshmen and may only be combined with an Academic Excellence Award and a LEAD Award.  Renewal requires an annual cumulative GPA of 3.0+ and successful completion of the LEAD Program.  An interview is not required to qualify for this award.

Missouri Boys/Girls State Participant Award (5 awards per year)
$1,000 (Residential)
$500 (Commuter)
Applicants must have served as a participant in Missouri Boys/Girls State with a minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT of 1060 (critical reading + math).  This award is available for one year for first year freshmen and is not renewable.  The award may only be combined with an Academic Excellence and a LEAD Award.  An interview is not required to qualify for the award.

Sarah Munns
Dean of Admissions
One University Avenue
Office of Admissions
Fulton MO 65251
(573) 592-4296
sarah.munns@williamwoods.edu
http://www.williamwoods.edu