Outside Scholarship Opportunities
| Program | Amount | Deadline | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | $1,000 | Monthly | Name: Sallie Mae How to Apply |
| ALL | $10,000 | Various | Name: College Covered (Discover Student Loans) Requirements: Enrolled at least part-time How to Apply |
| ALL | $3,000 | Various | Name: Program for Continuing Education (P.E.O) Requirements: Female; Citizen or legal permanent resident; 24 months of being a non-student; within 24 months of completing educational program How to Apply: Contact Anne Marietta at abmarietta@semo.edu or 573.576.6169 |
| ALL | Varies | Monthly | Name: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Requirements: Individuals that have a disability such as a physical or mental impairment that causes problems with working How to Apply: Please call 573.290.5788 to set up an appointment. |
| ALL | Up to cost of Tuition |
January May August |
Name: Skills Grant, Missouri Job Center Requirements: 18 years or older; Citizen or eligible non-citizen; financial need How to Apply: Missouri Job Center; 1737 N. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 | 573.290.5766 |
| ALL | Up to cost of Tuition |
January May August |
Name: Workforce Investment Act (WIOA) Grant, Missouri Job Ctr. Requirements:18 years or older; Citizen or eligible non-citizen; financial need How to Apply: Missouri Job Center; 1737 N. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 | 573.290.5766 |
| ALL | Up to $5,250 |
January May August |
Name: SoutheastHEALTH Employee Tuition Fee Waiver Requirements: Must be SoutheastHEALTH Employee How to Apply: Educational Services 573.651.5547 |
| ALL | Tuition + $2000 | February | Name: Westlake Requirements: High School Senior or transfer student; 2.25 GPA; MO Resident; Financial Need How to Apply |
| ALL | Up to $2000 | March 1 first-come, first-serve |
Name: Access Extra Scholarship Requirements: Missouri high school seniors who attend a 4-year institution; EFC less than $12,000; 28 or higher on the ACT or the SAT equivalent; Enrolled full-time; U.S. citizen How to Apply: See Financial Aid Coordinator |
| ALL | Varies (multiple available) |
May | Name: SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Requirements: Varies (multiple available) How to Apply |
| ALL | $2500 | May | Name: SEMO District Fair Requirements: Resident & exhibitor of SEMO District Fair service area; Attending accredited 2 or 4 year Missouri College, Enrolled at least 12 credits, 2.5 GPA, Community involvement; financial need How to Apply |
| ALL | $2000 | June | Name: Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program Requirements: Multiple Scholarships Available; Successfully completed 1 year as a student in an accredited healthcare program; Minimum GPA 3.0; Within St. Fraincis Service Area How to Apply |
| ALL | $1000 | June | Name: Healthcare Leaders Scholarship Requirements: 17 years or older; 3.0 GPA or higher; Accepted or currently attending a nursing or medical related program How to Apply |
| ALL | $2000 | June December |
Name: PNC Bank Requirements: Create a financial literacy account How to Apply |
| ALL | Varies (multiple available) |
Varies | Name: Niche Scholarship Requirements: Varies (multiple available) How to Apply |
| ALL | $750-$1500 | November | Name: Sharps Compliance, Inc. Scholarship Requirements: Accepted or currently enrolled full-time in an accredited university in healthcare-related studies How to Apply |
| ALL | $1500 | December | Name: Commerce Bank Requirements: 18 years or older; Enrolled part-time or full-time How to Apply |
| ALL | $2500 | December | Name: Baron & Budd Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarships Requirements: Mesothelioma cancer victim or close relative; 2 letters of recommendation How to Apply |
| ALL | Varies (multiple available) |
Various | Name: My Scholarship Central Requirements: Multiple different scholarships available; criteria varies How to Apply |
| ALL | Up to $2000 (multiple available) |
March | Name: Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation Access Extra Scholarship Requirements: Incoming Freshman; High School GPA 3.5+; ACT 28 or SAT equivalent; EFC less than $12,000; Full-time; U.S. Citizen; Missouri resident How to Apply |
| ALL | Up to $5000 | May | Name: Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship Requirements: College sophomores, juniors, or seniors demonstrating leadership, character and academic performance; full-time; Meets Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements; 2.5+ GPA; U.S. Citizen; Missouri resident How to Apply |
| Nursing | $1000-$7500 | January | Name: Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association, Inc (FNSNA) Requirements: Enrolled at least part-time; Involvement in student nursing organizations or community organizations, academic achievement, financial need; U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident How to Apply |
| Nursing | Varies (multiple available) |
February | Name: Daughters of the American Revolution Requirements: Varies (multiple available) How to Apply |
| Nursing | $250 | May December |
Name: Coursey Enterprises Requirements: Nursing major; 200 Word Essay How to Apply |
| Nursing | Tuition, Fees, Books, and Monthly Stipend | May | Name: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Corps Scholarship Program Requirements: All applicants must be U.S citizens or a lawful permanent resident; free from any federal judgment liens or existing service commitment; not overdue on a federal debt. Applicants must also be willing to work at an eligible organization with a critical shortage of nurses when they graduate How to Apply |
| Nursing | $1000 | July | Name: SEHCollege Board of Trustees Scholarship Requirements: CTC LPN Graduate How to Apply: See Mrs. Lisa Moses for Application |
| Nursing | $1000 | August | Name: Cascade Healthcare Nurses Make a Difference Scholarship Requirements: Applicants must be a legal U.S. resident, be at least 18 years of age, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; 200 Word Essay is required How to Apply |
| Nursing | Varies (multiple available) |
August | Name: Nurse Journal Requirements: Varies (multiple available) How to Apply |
| Nursing-BSN, RT | Tuition & Fees; May also include stipend | August October |
Name: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs--Health Professional Scholarship Program Requirements: U.S. Citizen; Letter of Recommendation; Upon completion of Program, there is a service obligation with the VA How to Apply |
| Nursing, MLS | $1000 | April October |
Name: F.A. Davis Scholarship Program Requirements: GPA of 3.0 or higher; Citizen or legal resident; Essay required How to Apply |
| Rad Tech | Varies (multiple available) |
January | Name: American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation Scholarship Requirements: Multiple scholarships available; Must be an ASRT member How to Apply |
| Surg Tech | Varies (multiple available) |
March | Name: Association of Surgical Technologists Scholarship Requirements: Demonstrate superior academic ability; financial need; be enrolled in an accredited program; eligible to sit for the national certification exam through NBSTSA How to Apply |
| Surg Tech Student & Educator |
Varies (multiple available) |
February | Name: ARC/STSA Board of Directors Requirements: Varies (multiple available) How to Apply |