Paying for College - Student Resource Guide
The following are college scholarships that as Upward Bound Math/Science students, you may be eligible to qualify for:
| Award | Application Available | Application Due Date | Description / Qualifications | |
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| Dual Credit / Dual Enrollment Scholarship | Open | Spring & Fall Deadlines | Beginning with the spring (January) 2022 semester, high school juniors and seniors may be eligible to receive a scholarship that covers the tuition and fees for their dual credit or dual enrollment courses. To qualify, students must be taking dual credit or dual enrollment courses from a Missouri college or university and meet the eligibility criteria. | |
| The Gates Scholarship | Open | Sept. 15, 2026 | The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. (This has been awarded to a UBMS student in the past) | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant Scholarships | Open | Various | With the healthcare industry facing a significant workforce shortage, there has never been a more crucial time to pursue a career as a CNA. Understanding the financial hurdles that come with education and training, we’ve compiled an exhaustive list of scholarship opportunities designed to support aspiring CNAs in their educational journey. | |
| Coca-Cola Scholarship | Open | Sept. 30, 2026 | The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. | |
| Nursing Scholarships | Open | Various | This is a continuously-updated list of scholarships that may be helpful to science majors who hope to pursue nursing. The resource details the names, amounts, due dates, and descriptions of various scholarships that could be of help to prospective and current nursing students. | |
| Coupontoaster Scholarship Program | Open | Various | We are setting aside a substantial amount, ranging from $2000 to $5000 each semester, to assist students in financing their education. This amount can be put towards tuition, textbooks, or any other educational expenses you might have. | |
| EduMed scholarship | open | Various | In addition to Scholarships in the medical field, this site also has a listing of various schools and the degrees that they offer. Worth taking a look if Health Care is in your future. | |
| Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship | Open | Oct. 20, 2026 | The scholarship awardees comprise a wide variety of students, ages 5 to 25, who are recognized at the national and regional level and hail from across the country. Since the program’s inception in 2007, Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has awarded over $1M in grants and scholarships. | |
| Voice of Democracy (VFW Scholarships) | Open | Oct. 31, 2026 | To provide students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to express them-selves in regard to democratic ideas and principles. The 2026-27 theme is: "What a Veteran Taught Me About America" | |
| Brighthouse Scholar Connections | Open | Nov. 1, 2026 | Scholar Connections will award scholarships to Underrepresented Students from local high schools and from various partner educational institutions, including universities, colleges, trade schools, vocational schools, and/or certain other institutions of higher learning | |
| Chick-fil-A Community Scholars | Open | Nov. 3rd, 2026 | Every year, thirteen (13) $25,000 scholarships are awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need. | |
| Elk's Most Valuable Student Scholarship | Open | Nov. 12, 2026 | All students are eligible. Scholarships are awarded at the local, state, and national levels. There are 500 four-year scholarships available ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. | |
| MENSA Education and Research Foundation Scholarship | Opens Sept. 15, 2026 | Nov. 15, 2026 | All students are eligible. A 550 word essay describing your career and academic goals is required. There are several scholarship opportunities on this site and a lot of $$$. | |
| The Hagan Scholarship Foundation | Open
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December 1, 2026 | This scholarship is for students in Rural communities. (Not all our H.S. are eligible) It is good for up to $48,000. There are quite a few requirements, but a lot of benefits as well! Check to see if you qualify. | |
| Lee, Gober and Reyna Injury Scholarship | Open | Dec 1, 2026 | An essay inspired by the following prompt -“How has your life been impacted by a personal injury accident (yours, someone in your family, or that of a close friend)? What have you learned from this experience, and how has this accident shaped who you want to be professionally?” $1,000 | |
| If you are interested in going to Mizzou | Open | Dec. 1, 2026 | Fill out one application for multiple scholarship opportunities. Must be attending the University of Missouri-Columbia. | |
| Americanism Essay Contest | Open | Dec. 1, 2026 | FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. | |
| ROI CX Solutions | Open |
Dec. 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 |
To apply, students must submit a brief video of three minutes or less responding to the topic “What does responsible AI look like in the role of customer interactions? How should companies ensure fairness, transparency, and privacy when deploying advanced AI tools?” |
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| Equitable Excellence SM Scholarship | Open |
December 22, 2026 |
To support students throughout their academic journeys, Equitable will provide 100 $5,000 annual scholarships that will be renewed to award recipients each academic year for four years, for a total of $20,000 per recipient. The company will also award 100 one-time $2,500 scholarships that can help students to underwrite immediate costs associated with higher education such as tuition, books or room and board. |
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| Dell Scholars program | Open |
Jan. 12, 2027 |
The Dell Scholars program places greater emphasis on your determination to succeed than your academic record and test scores. We strongly believe being adequately prepared for college also empowers you to achieve your dreams. (This has been awarded to a UBMS student in the past) | |
| Logistics Scholarship contest | Open | December 15, 2026 | Submit a brief essay of between 400 and 800 words, detailing why a career in logistics/supply chain management is your college major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing sincere firsthand experience and sentiment, is best—no need to be too formal. We want to know why you truly believe in logistics as the best career path for you! | |
| Burger King | Opens Oct. 15, 2025 | December 16, 2026 | You don't have to be an employee to get this one. | |
| Cards Against Humanity | Opens Fall 2025 | December 14, 2026 | Now offering five $20,000 tuition scholarships for undergraduate women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering, or math. | |
| Top Ten List Scholarship | Open | December 31, 2026 | Get creative, be serious, or tug at our heart strings. Whatever you do, you only have ten reasons to convince us, so make each one count. Need a number one reason to apply? How about the chance to win a $1,500 scholarship? | |
| Comedy Defensive Driving School | Opens in Fall | December 31, 2026 | Design an advertisement to win this $1,500. | |
| Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship | Open | Jan. 15, 2027 | For students planning a career in government. An essay and recommendation is required. | |
| John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest | Open | Jan. 11, 2027 | ($10,000 for 1st place) Nationwide essay contest for scholarship money. Additional details and requirements are available on the scholarship website. | |
| Mediacom World Class Scholarship | Opens in the Fall 2025 | Jan. 4, 2027 | This $1000 scholarship asks for an essay, transcripts and recommendations. | |
| Cybersecurity Scholarships | Open | Various | This guide is designed to help students and those interested in learning more about potential cybersecurity scholarships. The guide includes information related to the kinds of scholarships available to cybersecurity students, where to look for scholarships, and what is required to be eligible for scholarships. | |
| Superpower Scholarship $2500 |
Open | March 31, 2027 | Submit an online written response to the question: "Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?" (250 words or less) |
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| CodeWizardsHQ | Fall 2026 | May 1, 2027 | For $2,500 In Up to 600 words answer this prompt, “Beyond needing financial support, why do you deserve this scholarship?” | |
| Interested in attending Northwest Missouri State: Freshman Scholarships | Open | May 1, 2027 | Northwest offers a wide variety of scholarships for first-time students. Please look through all these pages to see what you're eligible for (for instance, scholarships for your intended major, or for scholarships from your hometown). | |
| Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship | Opens in January | June 1, 2027 | Essay Prompt: “How have you given back to your community and what did you learn in the process?” | |
| Women in Healthcare |
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June 1, 2027 | Any female high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident pursuing healthcare may apply for this $1,000 scholarship. | |
| Super Money's Financial Literacy Scholarship | Open | year round | Super Money's mission is to help everyone reach their financial goals. Super Money's Financial Literacy Scholarship seeks to celebrate students who share our same mission. Our scholarship program awards $500 to students who want to help Americans improve their financial wellness through innovative financial tools and resources. | |
| Lee, Gober and Reyna Injury Scholarship | Opens in Fall | Dec. 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 |
An essay inspired by the following prompt -“How has your life been impacted by a personal injury accident (yours, someone in your family, or that of a close friend)? What have you learned from this experience, and how has this accident shaped who you want to be professionally?” $1,000 |
