Missouri Scholarships
Living or studying in Missouri qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to MO residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and Missouri's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
- Open scholarships
- 2
- Median award
- $2,500
- Largest award
- $2,500
- Next deadline
- Nov 27
Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship
$2,500Due Nov 27, 2026College students currently enrolled in an aviation program who maintain a B average or better may apply for the Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship from the National Air Transportation Foundation. Preference is given to residents of Kansas, Missouri, or Illinois. One $2,500 scholarship is awarded for initial or primary flight training. Download the Appraisal and Endorsement Form before applying online. Submit the completed application and required documents by the last Friday in November. An aviation professional recommendation is preferred. The scholarship honors Dan L. Meisinger Sr., founder of Executive Beechcraft, whose aviation career spanned 63 years.
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Amount variesDue Feb 5, 2027U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores under age 20 and residing in eligible states or the District of Columbia may apply. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA (high school seniors) or 2.75 GPA (college students), plus demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. Award amounts vary based on need and may renew for up to four academic years. Complete the application with details on honors, leadership, community service, financial need, and future goals. Funds must be used at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Student-athletes in intercollegiate sports and exclusively online students are ineligible. The Jimmy Rane Foundation has awarded hundreds of scholarships to help deserving students pursue college educations.
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Common questions
How many Missouri scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 2 verified scholarships for Missouri students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $2,500, and the largest reaches $2,500.
What Missouri financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
Missouri runs its own aid programs, including Access Missouri Grant and Bright Flight Scholarship, administered by Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. File the FAFSA (February 2, 2026 for priority consideration; applications accepted through April 1, 2026.) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full Missouri financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can Missouri students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to Missouri residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.
When is the next deadline?
The next verified deadline in this group is November 27, 2026. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.