Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri

The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. believes in the power of philanthropy to unite and transform our region. We administer 100 scholarship funds for students pursuing an education through a 2 or 4 year college/university or trade school. The Community Foundation awards nearly $250,000 annually to students from the Northwest Missouri region based on varying criteria.

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Students Served:
High School Seniors, Current College Students
Application Period:

Varies by scholarship, General Application open January 15 - March 1

My Scholarship Central

My Scholarship Central features scholarships from more than 45 community providers including cultural groups, fraternities and sororities, professional organizations, and memorial foundations. Click the “Apply Now on My Scholarship Central” button, complete the general application, and see a list of scholarships you may qualify for.

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Students Served:
High School Seniors, College Students
Application Period:
Varies by scholarship, General Application open September - August

St. Louis Community Foundation

St. Louis Community Foundation works with donors who want to help a wide variety of students. Some scholarships are based upon where a student lives, other require certain majors and several are open to students whose parents work for particular companies. While many of our scholarships are limited to St. Louis area students (including Metro East Illinois counties), students across country may find a scholarship we offer for which they are eligible. We award approximately $1.6 million in scholarships each year. 

St. Louis Community Foundation collects applications through My Scholarship Central.

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Students Served:
High School Seniors, GED Recipients, College Students
Application Period:
January 1 – April 15

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