1 at $4,000

During the 2008 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 $1,000 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.

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.

Unlimited at $7,800 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. Contact: Aaron Wright, Director of Admissions, CCCB, 911 Urbandale Drive, Moberly, MO 65270. admissions@cccb.edu Telephone: (660) 263-3900. http://www.cccb.edu.

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

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.  Contact:  Regina Morin, Director of Admissions, 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, MO 65216.  Telephone:  (573) 875-7352.

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 2008 Missouri Boys State. Contact: Michelle Hoyt, Financial Aid/Scholarships Assistant, Crowder College, 601 Laclede, Neosho, MO 64850. mhoyt@crowder.edu Telephone: (417) 455-5678.

5 at $1,000 each - Renewable

Culver-Stockton College will award five $1,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen who participated in the 2008 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, 2009. Contact: Tina Wiseman, Director of Financial Aid, Culver-Stockton College, One College Hill, Canton, MO 63435. twiseman@culver.edu Telephone: (573) 288-6308. www.culver.edu.

Unlimited $1,000 each Leadership Scholarship - Renewable

Must submit a resume of leadership activities by February 1, 2009, upon admittance to the University and be a citizen of 2008 Missouri Boys State.  Contact:  Debbie Roetto, 900 N. Benton Ave, Springfield, MO 65802.  Telephone:  (417) 873-7205.

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

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. Contact: Amy Blackwell, Director of Financial Aid, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO 63401. ablackwell@hlg.edu Telephone: 800-HLG-1119. www.hlg.edu.

10 at $7,400 each - Renewable ($5,000 Lindenwood Scholarship and $2,400 Work Grant)

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.  Contact:  Joe Parisi, Associate Director of Admissions, Lindenwood University, 209 S. Kingshighway, St. Charles, MO 63301. jparisi@lindenwood.edu  Telephone:  (636) 949-4812.

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.  Contact:  Carrie Chapman, Assistant Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions, One College Park Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141-8698.  chapman@mobap.edu  Telephone:  (314) 392-2291. http://www.mobap.edu/admissions/index.asp

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. Contact: Heather King, Assistant Director, Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Carrington Hall 101, 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897. financialaid@missouristate.edu Telephone: (417) 836-5262 or (800) 283-4243.

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 Honors, Presidential, or Excellence Scholarships. Contact: James E. Gilbert, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801. steele-l@mssu.edu Telephone: (417) 625-3161.

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 2008 Boys State. Awards are renewable on condition of remaining in good standing with the college academically and socially. Awards first established in 1986. Contact: Tennille Langdon, Director of Admissions, 500 E. College, Marshall, MO 65340. langdont@moval.edu Telephone: (660) 831-4157.

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 will be taken into consideration in selecting the recipient. The recipient for this scholarship will be informed in writing by April 15. Contact: Robert W. Whites, Director Student Financial Assistance, Missouri S&T, G-1 Parker Hall, Rolla, MO 65409. Telephone: (573) 341-4282 or 1-800-522-0938.

5 at $1000 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.  Contact:  Office of Financial Aid, Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507.  finaid@missouriwestern.edu  Telephone:  (816) 271-4361.

2 at $500 each

Applicant must be a citizen of 2008 Missouri Boys State. Award is for $250 per semester for the 2009 Fall semester and 2010 Spring semester. Must be entering freshman and enroll as a full-time student at NCMC. Deadline for application is March 15, 2009. Contact: Heather Turner, Financial Aid Office, 1301 Main, Trenton, MO 64683. Telephone: (660) 359-3948 or (800) 880-6180.

5 at $1000 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, 2009. 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. Contact: Northwest Missouri State University, Scholarship Committee Terri Weichinger, Financial Assistance, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468. Finaid@nwmissouri.edu Telephone: (660) 562-1139 or (800) 633-1175.

5 at $500 each - Renewable

Students must have participated in 2008 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. Send letter of intent and verification of attendance at 2008 Missouri Boys State to: Carla Boren, Director of Financial Aid, Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110. Telephone: (800) 842-6776.

Unlimited at $300

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. Contact: Paula Holekamp, Student Financial Services, 1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4799. pholekamp@semo.edu Telephone: (573) 651-2829.

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 St. Louis University and be a full-time student before scholarship consideration will be given. Contact: Julie Martin, Coordinator of Scholarships, DuBourg Hall, Room 119, 221 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103. Telephone: (314) 977-4211.

15 at $1,000 each

Students indicating participation in 2008 Missouri Boys State are considered on a competitive basis for fee waivers of $1,000. Minimum academic requirements include a 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale and an ACT composite score of 26 or higher. Contact: Melody Chambers, Admissions, MC 205, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO 63501. Telephone: (660) 785-4114 or (800) 892-7792.

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 2008 session of Missouri Boys State. The scholarship award value for the 2009-10 academic year is $1500, to be divided evenly between the 2009 fall and 2010 spring semesters. To apply, students are encouraged to complete and submit the application at www.ucmo.edu/scholarapp by March 1, 2009. Additional scholarship information is available at www.ucmo.edu/scholarships. Contact: Deborah Turnbow, 1100 Ward Edwards Bldg., University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO 64093. scholarships@ucmo.edu Telephone: 660-543-4541. FAX: 660-543-8080.

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. Please submit the General Scholarship Application for Incoming Freshmen by December 1, 2008, to: Russ Jeffrey, Assistant Director of Scholarships, Scholarship Office, 11 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-1600. jeffreyr@missouri.edu Telephone: (573) 882-6292 or (800) 225-6075 (in state). http://admissions.missouri.edu.

University of Missouri-Kansas City

$500 to $2500 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, 2009. Contact: Debbie Beard, Assistant Director, UMKC Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, 5100 Rockhill Road, 101 AC, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499. finaid@umkc.edu Telephone: (816) 235-1154. www.sfa.umkc.edu.

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.  Contact:  Mike Runiewicz, Associate Director, Student Financial Services, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1041, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899.  Telephone:   toll free (888) 547-6670.

2 at $1,000 each - Renewable

Two renewable scholarships awarded to participants in 2008 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. Contact: Sharon Frank, Scholarship Coordinator, Webster University, 470 E. Lockwood, St. Louis, MO 63119. franksr@webster.edu Telephone: (314) 968-7004.

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 2008 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, 2009. Contact: Todd Kitchen, Director of Admissions, Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College, 1880 Washington Avenue, Lexington, MO 64067. Admissions@WMA1880.org Telephone: (660) 259-2221.

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. Contact: Aimee Bristow, Director of Financial Aid, 501 Westminster Avenue, Fulton, MO 65251-1299. Bristoa@westminster-mo.edu Telephone: (800) 475-3361.

2 at $500 - Renewable 4 years

Requirements: Be a citizen of the 2008 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, 2009. Contact: Raschelle Johnston, William Jewell College, 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO 64068. johnstonr@william.jewell.edu Telephone: (816) 415-5976.

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/Governess 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.

Contact:  Jimmy Clay, Vice President of Admissions and Recruitment Services, 17675 Bridgeway Circle Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63005.  jclay@williamwoods.edu  Telephone: (573) 592-4296.   www.williamwoods.edu

One at $1,000 or One at $20,000

Each participant who successfully completes the 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. A photocopy of the veteran’s Certification of Release or Discharge From Active Duty (Form DD-214) or other government document showing time served on active military duty during eligibility period(s) is required. An application and instructions are mailed to all 2008 Missouri Boys State citizens prior to the 2008 session. Deadline: Must be postmarked by June 30, 2008. One national finalist will be selected from the applications received from participants of Missouri Boys State. The Missouri national finalist will then compete against approximately 100 Boys State and Girls State national finalists for 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. brusher@moboysstate.org Telephone: toll free (877) 342-5627.

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Funding for the following scholarship is provided by a Missouri Boys State Alumnus.
1 at $1,000 - Renewable

Service to the Community Scholarship of $1,000 (renewable for $1,000) at Fontbonne University. Must be an alumnus of Missouri Boys State.  Scholarship is renewable with a 3.0 GPA. Contact:  Peggy Musen, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, 6800 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, MO 63105.   pmusen@fontbonne.edu   Telephone:  (314) 889-1478.   www.fontbonne.edu.

$1,000 Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship
$750 M.D. “Jack” Murphy Scholarship
$500 Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship (2 awards)
$500 Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship (2 awards)
$500 Joseph and Barbara Frank Scholarship (5 awards)
$500 Charles W. Mickey Scholarship
$500 Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship

Applications and additional criteria are available through high school counselors or on the American Legion Department of Missouri website at http://www.missourilegion.org/programs/scholarships/ and may be duplicated as needed.  April 20 is the annual application deadline for Legion Scholarships.  Questions should be directed to John Doane at (417) 924-8186.  Applications should be mailed to The American Legion Department of Missouri, Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65102 or call (800) 846-9023.

*The availability and amount of scholarships are controlled by and may be modified by the institution after the publication of this website.  Please confirm the published information by contacting the specific institution for the most current information.