October

October 15: Hispanic Heritage Foundation (Closed)

• Rising Seniors (Students graduating in the Spring of 2016)
• Planning to enroll in college in the Fall 2016
• Of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

November

November 13: Black Achiever's Scholarship (Closed)

• 3.7 GPA
• African American

November 23: Kansas City Crime Stoppers Scholarship (Closed)

• Essay contest on bullying
• $1000

November 24: Bizfest (Closed)

• Create some sort of business plan to present
• Winners will receive scholarship

December

December 1: Dish Scholarship (Closed)

• 2.5 GPA
• US Citizen/Permanent Resident
• Essay contest on media consumptioin
• $1000

December 4: Elks National Foundation Scholarship (Closed)

• US Citizen
• Up to $50,000
• Must submit to Elks Lodge nearest to student's home.

December 18: Youth Entrepreneur Award (Closed)

• Must run small business
• Up to $25,000

December 31: Conservation Foundation of Missouri Scholarship (Closed)

• Majoring in Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Parks and Rec, or Soil and Water
• Must attend Missouri college
• $1000

January

January 1: Daughter of the American Revolution Scholarships (Closed)

• US Citizen
• Missouri Resident
• Top 10% of graduating class
• Up to $2000
• Does not have to be female

January 4: John Olivarez Scholarship (Closed)

• $300
• Live in Independence
• 500 word essay

January 7: GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship (Closed)

• US Citizen
• 3.0 GPA
• Up to $10,000

January 13: Gates Millennium Scholars (Closed)

• 3.3 GPA
• Minority
• U.S. Citizen
• Pell Grant Eligible

January 15: JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship (Closed)

• U.S. Citizen
• Up to $1000

January 15: MENSA Scholarship (Closed)

• 2.5 GPA
• The applicant must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals.

January 15: MSBA FutureBuilders Belcher Scholarship Application

• If interested come talk to college adviser FIRST
• 500-700 word essay

January 20: Ronald McDonald Scholarship (Closed)

• RMHC/Scholars: All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
• RMHC/Asia: Applicant must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage.
• RMHC/African-American Future Achievers: Applicant must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage.
• RMHC/HACER: Applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage.

January 31: Missouri Sheriff's Association Scholarship (Closed)

• Major in Criminal Justice
• 2.0
• Active in community

February

February 1: James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship (Closed)

• 2.5 GPA

February 3: KCLSA Scholarship (Closed)

• Top 25% of class

February 3: UNCF STEM Scholars (Closed)

• African-American
• 3.0
• Financial Need
• Major in STEM related field

February 9: Van Horn STEM Scholarship (Closed)

• Student MUST have taken a math, science, or technology course each year of high school
• STEM degrees include:
  • Engineering
  • Physical Science
  • Geoscience
  • Math / Computer Science
  • Life Science
  • Science / Engineering Technologies
• Use the forms from the ISD Foundation Scholarships

February 9: Independence Foundation Scholarships (Closed)

• Student of Independence School District

February 12: Phil Roberts Scholarship (TYPE out forms below) (Closed)

• Criteria - Must attend universities listed/receive letter of recommendation from counselor(or college adviser)/Worth $2,000
• Preference will be given to students wanting to major in business, math, science, or music or performing arts
• Phil Roberts Application
• Phil Roberts Financial Need Document
• Phil Roberts Release Form Document
• Phil Roberts Non-User Document

February 13: Bess Wallace Truman Scholarship (Closed)

• Female
• Current resident of Independence
• 2.5 GPA
• Up to $2000 (Renewable)

February 20: United Services Community Action Agency (Closed)

• 2.5 GPA
• Financial Need
• Live in Jackson/Clay/Platte County
• $1,500

February 29: Buick Achievers Scholarship Program (Closed)

• Be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the entire 2016-17 academic year. Proprietary and online schools are not eligible.
• Plan to major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design related programs of study. (Majors listed on website)
• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study.
• Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States or Puerto Rico.
• Up to $25,000​

March

March 1:Hispanic Development Fund Scholarship (Closed)

• Resident of Clay, Jackson, Platte, Johnson, and Wyandotte County
• Hispanic American

March 1: Gene and Joanne Cable Scholarship (Closed)

• Student graduating from Independence
• Participated in school activities (sports, debate, etc.)
• Out of school activities (Work, community service)
• 2.5 GPA
• Up to $2000 (Renewable)

March 1: Edward L. and Helen L. Newlin Scholarship (Closed)

• Graduating from Eastern Jackson County
• Up to $1500 (renewable)

March 1: NANBPWC Scholarships (Closed)

• African-American Student
• 3.0 GPA

March 1: Thomas C. Locke Scholarship (Closed)

• Graduating from Eastern Jackson
• Participated in school activities (sports, music, debate, etc.)
• Participated in out of school activities (work, community service, etc.)
• Must have a career and personal goals related to Thomas Locke 
• Essay required
• Up to $1000 (Not renewable)

March 1: Rachel House Hudson Memorial Scholarship (Closed)

• Graduating from Independence
• Faithfullness to God
• Participation in school / out of school activities (sports, work, community service)
• GPA 3.0
• Up to $1000 (Not renewable)

March 1: Project 21 Scholarship (Closed)

• Up to $1500
• Video/article/poster on underage gambling
• Must live in Missouri

March 1: Sixth Bomb Group Memorial Scholarship (Closed)

• Must be relative of a member of the Sixth Bomb Group
• GPA of 2.5
• Participation in extracurriculars, community service, etc.
• Must have financial need
• Up to $500 (Renewable)

March 11: Missouri Bankers Foundation Association (Closed)

• Students should be planning to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a major in a field related to banking.

March 11: Missouri Community Service Commission - Monsanto (Closed)

• 200 hours of community service
• $1,000

March 15: The Greater Kansas City Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club (Closed)

• 2.5 GPA

March 20: Greater Kansas City Restaurant Assocation (Closed)

• Students interested in culinary or restaurant and hospitality management
• 19 on ACT OR 3.0 GPA

March 21: D.A.R.E. Independence Susie Block Scholarship (Closed)

• $500
• Participated in D.A.R.E. program

March 27: AABE William Grant Pinkard Scholarship (OPEN)

• 3.0
• Minority
• Major in Business, Physical Sciences, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• Resident of Johnson, Jackson, Clay, Platte
• DUE DURING SPRING BREAK, I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING THIS BEFORE BREAK

March 30: Hispanic Scholarship Fund (OPEN)

• Hispanic heritage
• ​Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students
• Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited, not-for-profit, 4-year university, or graduate school, during the FALL of a scholarship cycle (year)
• U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
• Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable)
• $500-$5000
• DUE DURING SPRING BREAK, I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING THIS BEFORE BREAK

March 31: Noland Road Lions Club Daugherty Memorial Scholarship (OPEN)

• $500 to a senior in a high school in Independence, MO
• Can be completed online at the survey that is listed OR type your answers to the questions

March 31: Missouri Courage Scholarship (OPEN)

• Apart of the LGBTQAI community or ally of the community
• 2 or 4 year school
• $1,000-$3,000
• DUE DURING SPRING BREAK, I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING THIS BEFORE BREAK

March 31: Church Woman United (OPEN)

• Female
• Actively involved in church
• DUE DURING SPRING BREAK, I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING THIS BEFORE BREAK

March 31: Posse 100 Jackson County Sheriff Scholarship (OPEN)​

•  Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward    graduation in spring/summer of 2016 with plans to enter a First Responder career in the United States no later than the fall following graduation.
•  Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue a career in law enforcement, fire fighting, EMT, Paramedic or other First Responder career
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
•  Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen
• DUE DURING SPRING BREAK, I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING THIS BEFORE BREAK

March 31: Association for Industrial Development Scholarship (OPEN)

• Current resident of Eastern Jackson County
• Graduating senior from Independence
• 2.5 GPA
• Up to $1000 (Renewable)
• DUE DURING SPRING BREAK, I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING THIS BEFORE BREAK

March 31: Automobile Dealers of Greater Kansas City Scholarship (OPEN)

• 2.75 GPA 
• Financial Need
• Resident of Platte, Clay, Jackson, Johnson
• Community service and must have worked in high school
• DUE DURING SPRING BREAK, I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING THIS BEFORE BREAK

March 31: Samuel Smith / Masonic Merit / Ruth Lutes Scholarship (OPEN!)

• Financial Need
• School involvment
• DUE DURING SPRING BREAK, I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING THIS BEFORE BREAK

March 31: Georgia B. Northway Memorial Scholarship (OPEN)

• Diagnosd with a blood disorder or be a family member with a person diagnosed with a blood disorder
• Must be a member in good standing or the family member of a member in good standing with the Midwest Hemophilia Association
• Up to $3000 (Renewable)
• DUE DURING SPRING BREAK, I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING THIS BEFORE BREAK

April

April 1: MCC-Blue River Board of Trustees Scholarship (OPEN)

• Must be full time at Blue River
• Rank in top 20% in class OR have a 3.50 GPA
• 21 or higher on ACT OR COMPASS of Reading 85, Writing 70, Algebra 66, and College Algebra 15
• Leadership skills / community service
• DUE DURING SPRING BREAK, I HIGHLY SUGGEST DOING THIS BEFORE BREAK

April 1: Blue Springs Elkettes Scholarship (OPEN)

• $3000

April 1: MCC Penn Valley / UMKC Bloch Scholarship (OPEN)

• Attend MCC-Penn Valley for 2 years / UMKC for 2 years
• 2.5 GPA
• U.S. Citizen / Permanent Resident
• Financial Need

April 1: WDS Scholarship (OPEN)

• Student of North Kansas City, Ruskin, Van Horn
• Amount varies

April 15: Van Horn Alumni Association Scholarship (OPEN)

• Van Horn Graduating Senior
• $1,000

April 15: Greater Kansas City Officials Association (OPEN)

• Must participate in football, volleyball, or basketball
• 2.5 GPA
• Live in Kansas City Metro area
• $250

April 15: College Jumpstart Scholarship (OPEN)

• U.S. Citizen

May

May 1:Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship (OPEN)

• Community service and school involvement
• Financial Need

June

June 30: Centerpoint Medical Center Medical Staff Scholarship (Closed)

• Employee or dependent of an employee of Centerpoint Medical Center
• Must be majoring in something related to human healthcare (nursing, pharmacy, radiology, etc.)
• 2.5 GPA
• Community service
• Up to $1000 (Renewable)

July

July 25: Taco Bell- Live Mas Scholarship (OPEN)

• Create a video explaining why you deserve the Live Mas Scholarship
• The Taco Bell Foundation will be awarding 220 scholarships to deserving recipients, ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 each!