FEBRUARY
Dr. George S Richmond Memorial Scholarship (Sunrise Optimist Club)
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 26
Open to all graduating seniors in Andrew and Buchanan County who will be attending Missouri Western
State University. Three letters of recommendation are required, and students will respond to a few short
questions. The letters of recommendation and clarity to which the questions are answered effect the scoring
of the application the greatest. It is important that students complete the Family Income Field as it
influences 20% of the overall score. The winner of the scholarship will attend an Optimist Club meeting as a guest for breakfast.
Sunrise Optimist Application
MARCH
Associated General Contractors of Missouri
Amount: $1,000-$3,000
Deadline: March 1, 2021
These links are for scholarship information and applications. The AGCMO Education Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students entering the construction industry or a related field, such as engineering (civil, mechanical, etc.) or architecture. The information page provides more details on the qualifications for application and how to submit the application with the required additional information. Last year a total of $58,000 was divided between 28 students in $1000, $2000, or $3000 amounts.
Application Information
Skilled Trades Application
College Application
Evergy Craft Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1, 2021
Craft scholarships will be awarded to individuals who wish to pursue an associates degree in Electric Power and Distribution and Wind/Renewable Energy. Must be a graduating senior in a Kansas or Missouri high school, or currently enrolled in a two-year technical/craft program at a local community college or trade school. https://www.evergy.com/community/scholarship-opportunities
Scholar-Link
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1st
Scholar-Link is a scholarship portal for Northwest Missouri students. It opens January 15 and closes March 1st. Students will complete qualifying questions, select the scholarships you wish to apply for and create an account. Once your account is created you can begin your application.
Helpful Tips:
-Click the green Scholar-Link icon in the top right hand corner to get started
- There are “how to” videos available when you click “Scholar-Link applicants”
-It is important that you remember your login and password as you cannot create another account
-You may NOT upload google docs. All uploads must be a pdf
-If you can't or don't wish to apply for a scholarship UPLOAD a document that says I wish to not apply for this scholarship
-Be sure and SIGN and SUBMIT your application
South Side Business Women’s Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1
Students must have financial need and a 3.0 GPA or higher. In addition to the application a cover letter and resume must be attached.
South Side Business Women’s Application
Southside Rotary
Amount: TBD
This scholarship is for Benton seniors who will be continuing their education.
Frances Farris/Booster Club
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 5th
This scholarship is open to all Benton seniors.
Frances Farris/Booster Club Application
“The Scholarship”
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 5th
This scholarship is open to Benton seniors continuing to college or trade school. Applicants must have a 19 or higher ACT and 3.0 or higher GPA.
"The Scholarship" Application
Cecile I. Steven Educational Trust (Local)
Amount: $500-750
Deadline: March 5th
Students must reside in Buchanan or Andrew County and be graduating from an accredited High School within the boundaries of these two counties. Students should possess good personality traits, be of good moral
character, have been active in school and community activities, and have an ACT score of 18. Students
attending a Trade School must have a 2.5 GPA and those attending a college/university must have a 3.0
GPA. Applicant must show EXTREME financial need. Essays are allowed though not required. Requires submission of two years’ of your parent’s tax return as well as a copy of the students’ student aid report from their FAFSA. It is renewable provided eligibility is maintained, but the student must fill out a renewable application each year.
Cecil I. Steven Application
St. Joseph Rotary Club #32 (local)
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 9
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a BHS student. The applicant selected should demonstrate
qualities of leadership, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, maturity and seriousness of purpose. He
or she shall not be a Rotarian, a dependent of a Rotarian, or a child, stepchild, grandchild, brother or sister
of a local Rotarian or his/her spouse. The focus of the criteria should be on financial need and SECOND
academic performance, in that order. The scholarship will apply to students who seek to attend higher
education institutions. This shall include community colleges and two-year vocational training programs. Turn in completed application to the Counseling Center.
Recipient and their parent/guardian will be asked to attend a luncheon on May 4, 2021.
National Education Association
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 11
This scholarship is for seniors who are not receiving a significant amount of other scholarships or financial aid and for those who value education and the role that education plays in their lives. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Consideration will be given to community and school activities. Preference will be given to students who have a 90% or higher cumulative attendance.
NEA Application
North American Savings Bank
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 12
This student should be a promising student who otherwise would not be able to afford a college education but has the desire and potential to better himself/herself. Student must have a B- or above average, demonstrate financial need, must not be an employee or a relative of an employee of North American Savings Bank and submit all required documents.
NASB Application 2021
Drowns/Clay/Keener
Amount: Last year $5,000 over four years. Amount varies.
Deadline: March18th
This scholarship is for students who have attended Benton High School for at least 3 years. Students need to be ambitious and good citizens. Financial need must be demonstrated. Previous year’s tax returns required.
Drowns/Clay/Keener Application
South St. Joseph Progressive Association
Amount: $2,500(2)
Deadline: March 29
The recipients (1 Male & 1 Female) must be a graduating Senior from Benton High School who have attended all 4 years at Benton. Student must be a resident of South St. Joseph, Missouri and have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
South St. Joseph Progressive Application
Buchanan County Farm Bureau
Amount: $1,000 (2)
Deadline: March 29
The applicants Parent/Guardian must be a resident or landowner in Buchanan County. The applicants Parent/Guardian must be a Buchanan County Farm Bureau member at least two years prior to receiving the scholarship and maintain membership throughout the duration of scholarship benefits.
Buchanan County Farm Bureau Application
Northwest Missouri Financial Women Scholarship
Amount: $250
Deadline: March 29
Applicants must be a female graduating from a high school in Buchanan Co. (other counties are
included). To be eligible for consideration the applicant must have a GPA of greater than or equal to a 3.0 on the scale of 4.0 (an official transcript must be attached), must be attending an accredited college or university, must be pursuing a degree in business or finance and must have a recommendation letter written by a mentor/professional with good knowledge of the applicant’s character. Limit all information on application to Grades 9 - 12 only. NOTE: You may use the back of the application if you require additional space.
Northwest Missouri Financial Women Application
Friends of Hyde Park/Southside Fall Festival
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 30th
This scholarship is for Benton students who have financial need, a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA and an ACT score of 17 or above. Along with the application a cover letter, activity resume and transcript must be attached. Applications need to be submitted in the counseling center.
Friends of Hyde Park Application
APRIL
Don Van Sickle
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 2
All Benton students are eligible to apply.
There are no specific requirements related to grades, ACT score or
extracurricular activities.
Van Sickle Application
Delta Kappa Gamma
Amount: $250
Deadline: April 7
This scholarship is for a female senior attending high school in Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton or DeKalb County. The applicant must be majoring in education, be in the top 25% of the class, be involved in school and community activities and have financial need.
Delta Kappa Gamma Application
Ryan D. Consolver Memorial
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 16
This scholarship has been established as a memorial to Ryan D. Consolver, a 1996 graduate of Savannah High School and graduate of Southeast Community College, Milford NE. Preference for this award will be given to a student pursuing education in Building Construction ie: Heating and cooling, electrical, architectural engineering, or any other trade related to construction. The selection process is NOT determined by financial need, nor by class ranking or ACT.
Ride for Ryan Application