MGS Scholarships-2008
SAMSUNG AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DIRECTIONS 2008
www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/samsung_scholarship_08.pdf
AMERICAN LEGION
1 at $1,000 and 5 at $500
All MGS participants are eligible to apply for the $1,000 Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund. MGS participants who are current members of or a descendant of a member of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion, are unmarried, under the age of 21, & a resident of Missouri are eligible for the $500 Joseph J. Frank Scholarship. Apply online @ www.missourilegion.org/programs/scholarships/index.htm & mail completed application to The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc. Attn: Education & Scholarship Committee PO Box 179 Jefferson City MO 65102. Contact John Doane at 1-417-924-8186.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI
Unlimited at $1,500
The University of Central Missouri will award a $1,500 scholarship to each student who successfully completes the 2007 Missouri Girls State program in good standing and is admitted to the University of Central Missouri by March 1, 2008. The student’s application for admission to UCM and high school transcript will serve as the application for this and other freshmen scholarships at UCM. Further scholarship information is available at www.ucmo.edu/scholarships . Contact: Deborah Turnbow, Scholarships and Awards Officer, University of Central Missouri, Ward Edwards 1100, Warrensburg, MO 64093 Telephone: 660-543-4541 Fax: 660-543-8080 or scholarships@ucmo.edu .
CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Unlimited at ½ tuition
These awards are available to all MGS participants admitted to CMU. The student must meet or exceed CMU’s basic academic admission standards. The student may not stack a participatory award on top of the ½ tuition scholarship. Please fill out the admissions application & indicate that you were a MGS participant. The award is renewable if a 2.5 GPA is maintained. Contact Linda Mackey, Director of Financial Assistance, 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248 or 660-248-6245.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Leadership Award
This award is based on demonstration of leadership in high school &/or community activities. Priority is given to those students who participate in MGS. The Leadership Award is renewable with participation leadership development activities, including involvement in a minimum of two campus organizations. Contact Regina Morin, Director of Admissions 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia MO 65216 or 1-800-231-2391.
CROWDER COLLEGE
Unlimited at $600 each
MGS citizens who rank in the top 15% of their class or score at least 25 on their ACT qualify for this award. The scholarship is renewable for three semesters if you remain a full-time student with at least a 3.0 GPA. Contact Karen Pratt, Financial Aid Office, 601 LaClede Neosho MO 64850 or 417-455-5678.
DRURY UNIVERSITY
Unlimited at $1,000 each
An admitted student to Drury, who attended MGS, is eligible for this renewable award if they submit an essay based on their experience at MGS. The deadline is February 1st. Contact Debbie Roetto, Scholarship Director, Drury University, 900 N Benton Ave Springfield MO 65802 or 1-800-922-2274.
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
10 at $5,000 each and a $1,800 Work & Learn award
Incoming, admitted, residential freshmen who have participated in MGS & have not been previously contacted by Lindenwood, are eligible. Contact Joseph Parisi,, 209 S Kingshighway St. Charles MO 63301, 636-949-4812 or JParisi@lindenwood.edu.
LINN STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
1 AT $1,200
MGS participants who rank in the top 30% of their graduating class will be eligible for this award. This is a renewable award as long as a 3.0 GPA is maintained & you are a full-time student. Contact Cheri Chockley, Director of Financial Aid, Linn State Technical College One Technology Drive Linn MO 65051 or 1-800-743-TECH or email cheri.chockley@linnstate.edu
MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE
10 at $800 each
MGS participants who score a 26 or higher on the ACT will receive this Regents Scholarship. This is a renewable award as long as a 2.5 GPA is earned the first semester and a 3.0 GPA is maintained thereafter for full-time students. This award must be used within one year after graduation and will not cover any deposit, rental or student activity fees. Contact James E Gilbert, Financial Aid Administrator, 3950 E Newman Rd Joplin MO 64801-1595 or 417-625-9325.
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
5 at $1,000 each
MGS participants who have both a solid academic record & a strong record of leadership are eligible. This is a non-renewable award & 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, & provide verification of MGS attendance to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 1st of their senior year. Contact Office of Student Financial Aid at www.missouristate.edu/financialaid or 417-836-5521.
MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE
Unlimited at $5,000 each and $1,860 Work Grant
These scholarships provide free room and board for four years to each recipient, who also becomes eligible for $1,860 in work grants. You must have been a 2006 Girls State Citizen Contact Jacqueline Burton, Director of Admissions, MVC Marshall MO 65340 or 660-831-4157.
NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COLLEGE
2 at $1,000 each
North Central Missouri College will award two scholarships to high school seniors who attended Missouri Girls State, provided they have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher or graduate in the top 20% of their high school class. The award is for one year at $500 per semester. Contact: John T. Brandt, Director of Financial Aid, North Central Missouri College, 1301 Main St. Trenton MO 64683 or 660-359-3948 extension 406.
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
10 at $500 each
Scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen who have attended MGS. Selection will be based on leadership & academic merit. Applicants must be admitted to the University & complete the general scholarship application & send proof of attendance at MGS by April 1 or until all ten are filled. Contact: Office of Admissions, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468-6001 or 1-800-633-1175.
ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY
5 at $500 each
Scholarships will be awarded to incoming first time freshmen who are enrolled full-time & meet Rockhurst admission requirements. These scholarships are renewable. Send a letter of interest & verification of attendance at MGS to Karla Boren, Director of Financial Aid, Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 or call 1-800-842-6776.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Undetermined
SMSU provides an unlimited number of general fee paying (non-renewable) awards to full-time incoming freshmen with at least a 3.0 GPA that were MGS participants. It will not be awarded in combination with any other University merit scholarship except for the Regent’s or the President’s. Application deadline is Dec. 15. Please fill out the Student Involvement Scholarship Award application & mail to the Admissions Office c/o Carole Smith, SMSU, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau MO 63701 or call 573-651-5958. Csmith@smsu.edu.
STEPHENS COLLEGE
Undetermined
Stephens College offers Leadership Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 that are renewable annually. All MGS participants admitted to Stephens with at least a 3.0 GPA qualify, with the amount being determined by the strength of the recipient’s overall leadership credentials. Complete the Stephens College application for admission form. Contact: David Adams, Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia MO 65201 or 1-800-876-7207.
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY
A maximum of 15 awards will be granted at $1,000 each
Students who participated in MGS are eligible for consideration on a competitive basis for fee waivers as long as they have at least a 3.25 GPA and an ACT composite score of 26 or above. This scholarship is potentially renewable. For further information, please contact Admissions, 205 McClain Hall, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO 63501, 1-800-892-7792 or admissions@truman.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA
5 at $1,000 each
Those participants of MGS who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement & leadership potential are eligible for this non-renewable award. Complete the Scholarship application for entering freshmen by Dec. 1 of the year prior to your attendance & mail to Scholarship Office, 11 Jesse Hall, Columbia MO 65211 or 1-800-225-6075
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
4 at $1,000
Students who have participated in the MGS program & who have a 23 or better composite ACT score OR who rank in the top 10% of their graduating high school class will be considered for our $1,000 scholarship. They must apply for admission by March 1. They must also complete the competitive freshmen scholarship application on our website at www.sfa.umkc.edu , also by March 1 prior to the year of attendance. The scholarships will be renewable. Students applying for the 6-year Medical program or the Provisional Pharmacy program are not eligible to apply. Contact Debbie Beard, Assistant Director, UMKC Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at 816-235-1300 if you have questions.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – ROLLA
1 at $500
One student who participated in MGS is eligible to receive a $500 scholarship. A letter or e-mail expressing an interest in being considered for this UMR sponsored scholarship must be received by February 1 of the student senior year in high school. The letter or e-mail 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, University of Missouri Rolla, G-1 Parker Hall, Rolla MO 65409 bobw@umr.edu, Telephone: 573-341-4282 or 1-800-522-0938.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Unlimited at $2,500 each
MGS participants who have been admitted to the University & have outstanding leadership skills are eligible. Contact Michael Runiewicz, Assistant Director, Student Financial Services, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 10410 St. Louis MO 63130-4899, 314-935-8976 or Michael_Runieweicz@aismail.wustl.
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Unlimited at $1,000 each
Renewable scholarships are available to MGS participants who have a minimum 3.0 GPA, rank in the top 33% of their graduating class & have a high ACT score. Contact Shannon Frank, Scholarship Coordinator, Webster University 470 E. Lockwood, St. Louis MO 63119 or 314-968-7004.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
Unlimited at various amounts
As an excellent representative of leadership & character, which is required of all Westminster scholarship recipients, students who have participated in the MGS 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 Ave, Fulton MO 65251, bristoa@westminster-mo.edu , or 1-800-475-3361.
WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY
Leadership award:
1 or 2 at $2,000 (Residential) / $1,000 (Commuter)Applicants MUST have served as the Governess of Girls State.
Participant award:
5 at $1,000 (Residential) / $500 (Commuter)
Applicants MUST have served as a participant of Girls State.
A minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT of 1060 (critical reading + math) is required. These awards are available to first-year freshmen and are not renewable. These awards may only be combined with an Academic Excellence Award and the LEAD award. An interview is not required to qualify for these awards.
Contact the Office of Enrollment Services of William Woods University, One University Ave Fulton MO 65251 or 1-800-995-3159 ext. 4221 or view http://www.Williamwoods.edu
