Community College Scholarship Application Process

Are you a high school student planning to attend community college? The Community College Scholarship is here to support students like you that are ready to take the next step toward a brighter future.

This scholarship is designed to help high school graduates who are enrolling in a community college program – whether you are pursuing an associate degree, technical certification, or preparing to transfer to a four-year school later on. We believe in the value of community colleges and the opportunities they create for students to grow, learn.

Community College Scholarship ($1,000/year, renewable up to two to four consecutive years).

Please note, scholarship applications must adhere to the criteria to ensure consideration by the Scholarship Committee.
Selection of scholarship applicants is based on on scholastic performance and aptitude.

Online Scholarship Application Tips

Use of the online scholarship application is required.
Forms from previous years will not be accepted.
All applications must be received by March 1.
Only applications submitted online will be considered by the Scholarship Committee.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Criteria

Grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
ACT Score (Scores considered 17-36).
Involvement in extra-curricular activities.
Graduates of one of Missouri’s public high schools, private high schools or students of the accredited home school program.
Conditioned on enrollment as a full-time student (12 credit hours per semester or term) at an accredited community college in Missouri.
Selection is made without regard to race, creed, sex or country of origin.
No Masonic affiliation required.
Community College Scholarship Application Form

Application Timeline

September 15

Scholarship application opens.

March 1

Scholarship application closes.

March 1–15

Scholarship Selection Committee will review applications.

March 16

Applicants selected for the final selection process will notified via email to provide additional documentation, including but not limited to official transcripts and ACT scores.

March 16

Successful applicants will be notified by email provided in the application.

March 23

All requested documentation must be received by March 23.

March 30

Successful applicants will be notified by email.