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Computer Science and Computer Engineering Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award

A $1,000 academic award given to a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Areas of study that will be considered include computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, database management, computer networking, computer programming and information technology management.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award

A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing any associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement. Areas of study that will be considered include criminal justice, law enforcement, homeland security, sociology with law/criminal emphasis, corrections, computer forensics, and forensic psychology, among others.

Liberal Arts and General Studies Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award

A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities.

Architecture and Drafting Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award

A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Architecture, Architectural Drafting, Architectural Design, or Architectural Engineering.

Undergraduate Distance Learning Degrees - Academic Award

A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing a distance learning associate or bachelor degree program. Available to all part-time or full-time undergraduate students completing an online degree program.

C. Lawrence Leggett Scholarship And Missouri Insurance Education Foundation Scholarship

Purpose: To provide scholarships to deserving Missouri resident business students majoring in insurance or a related area of study in a Missouri college or university.

Award Components: One (1) $2,500 scholarship and an individual certificate will be awarded to the applicant of the C. Lawrence Leggett Scholarship and Five (5) $2,000 scholarships and an individual certificate will be awarded to the applicants of the Missouri Insurance Education Foundation Scholarship with selection made by the Missouri Insurance Education Foundation Scholarship Committee.

Criteria:

1. Applicant must be a Missouri resident.
2. Applicant must be a junior or senior at an accredited college or university in Missouri during the fall semester of year 2010.
3. Applicant must be majoring in insurance or a directly related field of study.
4. Applicant must be a full-time Missouri college/university student.
5. Applicant must demonstrate scholarship -- in the complete sense -- consistent with capacity and circumstances. The applicant should have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 out of 4.0.
6. Preference may be given to a student who demonstrates financial need.

Application Process (Applicant must submit):

1. Completed typed application form (handwritten and/or incomplete applications will not be processed).(Please see the top or bottom of this page for links to download the application form.)
2. Letter of application addressed to the Scholarship Committee of the Missouri Insurance Education Foundation containing a brief explanation of career goals and biographical (background) information.
3. One (1) letter of recommendation from college professor or former employer supporting the application.
4. A complete college transcript.
5. A financial needs form only if you desire to demonstrate financial need.

Deadline for application is March 31, 2010. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.

Submit application packets to:

Scholarship Administrator
Missouri Insurance Education Foundation
P.O. Box 1654
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Email to miis@midamerica.net

Download Scholarship Application forms here

James L. and Nellie M Westlake Scholarship Program

Applicants for the James and Nellie M Westlake Scholarship Program must:

• Be Missouri residents
• Be graduating seniors at Missouri high schools who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university

OR

• Have completed one or two full years at a Missouri community college with sufficient credits to permit transfer to an accredited four-year college or university at the sophomore or junior level respectively
• Demonstrate limited financial resources with an expected family contribution of $7,00 or less per year and a family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale except fist year community college applicants must have a 2.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Applications are only available at http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/westlake and application postmark deadline February 28, 2010.

US Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholarships and Summer Internships

Announcing U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholarships and Summer Internships Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Faculty http://www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms

American Legion of MO Veteran Scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships are now available to veterans attending a community college, technical college or a university in Missouri. The Education and Scholarship Committee of the American Legion of Missouri will determine the recipients of the scholarship. A one-page application form is now available in the office of Erin Boyer in the Alexander Student Center. Applicants must have served in any branch of the military for a minimum of 90 days and received an Honorable Discharge. Applications are due April 20, 2010.

CAROLYN SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

To provide monetary assistance to a high school graduate or a college student intending to pursue a degree in elementary or secondary education. A certified teacher in Grundy County pursuing a higher degree may also qualify for this scholarship. (PDF)

DegreeDirectory.org Business Scholarship

DegreeDirectory.org is giving away our 2nd Annual Academic Business Scholarship for the upcoming 2010 academic year. This $1,000 scholarship is for students who are pursuing business related academic degrees. Applicants are reviewed by our selection committee and a top applicant is chosen after the April 1st, 2010 deadline. This opportunity is for both two and four year college programs. You can view details about the scholarship and last year’s winner here: http://degreedirectory.org/pages