Citizen of the Week
1 at $8,000

During the 2011 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.

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 2011 session of Missouri Boys State and meets the scholarship criteria may apply for the Samsung/American Legion Scholarship.  Applicant must be a direct descendant of a U.S. veteran who served during a period of war.  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, 2011.  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 ten $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.  Mail applications to:  The American Legion Department of Missouri, Attn:  Education and Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65102.  Telephone:  (573) 893-2353.  

John Buckwalter
(660) 627-4713

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.

Aaron Merritt
Director of Admissions, CCCB
911 Urbandale Drive
Moberly MO 65270
(660) 263-3900
amerritt@cccb.edu
http://www.cccb.edu

Central Methodist University
Half Tuition - Renewable

Central Methodist University will offer a Leadership Scholarship of half tuition to Boys State participants.   The half tuition scholarship increases with the cost of tuition each academic year and cannot be used in conjunction with other CMU scholarships.  A student must apply and be accepted to Central Methodist University.  They must indicate on the admission application that they are a Boys State participant.  The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of 8 semesters and the student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to renew it. 

Linda Mackey
Director of Financial Assistance
411 Central Methodist Square
Fayette MO 65248
(660) 248-6245
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
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 2011 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 2011 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, 2012.    

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 submit a resume of leadership activities by February 1, 2012, upon admittance to the University and be a citizen of 2011 Missouri Boys State.

Becky Ahrens
Assistant Director of Admissions/Scholarship Coordinator
900 N. Benton Ave
Springfield MO 65802
(417) 873-7523
broy@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.

Peggy Musen
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
6800 Wydown Blvd
Clayton MO 63105
(314) 889-1478
pmusen@fontbonne.edu
http://www.fontbonne.edu

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

Hannibal-LaGrange College 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 College 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.

Becky Dunn
Director of Admissions
One Technology Drive
Linn MO 65051
(573) 897-5145
becky.dunn@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
Dean 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.

Kathy Feith
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 Scholarship.  Students must apply for admission, submit the general 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 2011 Boys State.  Awards are renewable on condition of remaining in good standing with the college academically and socially.  Awards first established in 1986.

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

North Central Missouri College
Applicant must be a citizen of 2011 Missouri Boys State.  Award is for $250 per semester for the 2012 Fall semester and 2013 Spring semester.  Must be entering freshman and enroll as a full-time student at NCMC.  Deadline for application is March 15, 2012.

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

Rockhurst University
5 at $500 each - Renewable

Students must have participated in 2011 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 2011 Missouri Boys State.

Angela Karlin
Director of Financial Aid
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City MO 64110
(800) 842-6776
Angela.Karlin@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

This scholarship is a $300 (one time) award to be applied toward incidental fees.  Interested students must have attended Missouri Boys State, have a 3.0 GPA after 6 or 7 semesters, and be a beginning freshman at Southeast.  Applicants must complete and submit both the scholarship and admission applications postmarked by December 15.  Applications will continue to be accepted until March 15.  If available, awards will be made on a first-come first-served basis.

Carole Smith
Student Financial Services
1 University Plaza
Cape Girardeau MO 63701
(573) 651-5958
csmith@semo.edu
http://www.semo.edu

Truman State University
$1,000 each - 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 Admission
Ruth 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 2011 session of Missouri Boys State.   The scholarship award value for the 2012-13 academic year is $1,500, to be divided evenly between the 2012 Fall and 2013 Spring semesters.   To apply, students are encouraged to complete and submit the application at www.ucmo.edu/scholarapp by March 1, 2012.   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, 2011.

Russell Jeffrey
Assistant Director Financial Aid
Scholarship Office
11 Jesse Hall
Columbia MO 65211
(573) 882-6292
jeffreyr@missouri.edu
http://admissions.missouri.edu

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

Consideration for UMKC Leadership Scholarships is given to Boys State citizens who demonstrate outstanding leadership ability.  The Leadership awards are renewable for up to 5 years of undergraduate study and a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.  Not available to medicine and pharmacy students.  To apply, file the UMKC Competitive Freshman Scholarship application found on website.  Deadline for applying is February 1, 2012. 

Debbie Beard
Assistant Director
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 who attend an on-campus Boys State Scholarship Reception in August.  The scholarship is renewable each of four years, totaling $30,000.  Boys State delegates who do not attend the on-campus reception will receive special consideration under the College’s President’s Scholarship Criteria.  Recipients must be admitted and enroll at Wabash College.  For more information about additional Wabash College Scholarships, visit http://www.wabash.edu/admissions.

Will Arvin
Admissions Counselor
Wabash College Admissions Office
P.O. Box 352
Crawfordsville IN 47933
(800) 345-5385
arvinw@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 2011 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 2011 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, 2012.

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 2011 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, 2012.

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