SCHOLARSHIP LIST FROM THE SENIOR BULLETIN
Updated Monday, April 07, 2008.

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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES 2008

• January 14, 2008: Sam Walton Community Scholarship
• February 7, 2008: Green Hills Companies
• February 8: Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers
• February 22: Delta Kappa Gamma
• February 26: Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Livingston County
• February 28: FCS Financial (Farm Credit Services)
• February 28: National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship
• March 11: MFA Foundation Scholarship
• March 15: Chillicothe American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25
• March 15: Bob Carter Memorial Scholarship*
• March 15: Bill Plummer Memorial Scholarship*
• March 18: Local Rotary District 6040 Scholarship
• March 19: Chillicothe Elk's Lodge 656
• March 21: Chuck Hinchey Scholarship*
• March 25: Livingston County Retired Teachers*
• April 1: Amy Hawkins Fine Arts Scholarship
• April 1: KCHI Radio Local Scholarship*
• April 1: Nina O. Marsch Scholarship
• April 2: Beta Zeta Deadline*
• April 4: Chillicothe Education Foundation Scholarships (Scruby, Stein, and Mansfield)*
• April 11: Carole L. Stone Memorial Scholarship
• April 14: Jerry Litton Leadership Scholarship*
  (Requires both the local scholarship application and this evaluation form.)
• April 15: Jerry Litton Scholarship Award (Women's Democratic Club)
• April 15: Olive Prindle DAR Chapter
• April 15: Grand River Technical School
• April 15: YMCA's Sensenich Scholarship
• April 15: Access II-Ed Grimes Scholarship
• April 15: Grand River YMCA Doris Sensenich Scholarship
• April 15: Darin Bryan Memorial Fellowship of Christian Athletes Scholarship
• April 15: James B. and Gladys Glover Scholarship
• April 15: Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
• April 15: Lloyd Hibner Memorial Scholarship*
• April 15: Murphy-Watson-Burr Scholarship*
• April 16: Hugo Dickerson Memorial Scholarship*
• April 18: Chillicothe MSTA Scholarship*
• April 20: Cramer & Jeanette Mansur Science Scholarship
• April 24: John M. Hoyt Memorial Scholarship
• May 1: Cusick Family Foundation Scholarship

• April 1: North Central Missouri College Scholarship Application
• April 1: United Methodist Church Local Scholarships (Miller, Gibson, and Sensenich)
• April 13: Daniel Swagerty Scholarship
• April 20: Retired Teachers Association Local Scholarship
• April 20: Tearcyn Lewis Memorial Scholarship* (local application and a cover letter)
• April 25: Northwest District of the Missouri State Teachers Association (must attend at Maryville)
• April 25: Everett Brown Freshman Scholarship (must attend at Maryville)
• April 26: Agriculture Future of America (AFA)
• April 27: Vanlandingham Memorial Scholarship*

*These scholarships require the Local Scholarship Application.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Local Scholarship Applications

The Local Scholarship Application Form is the paperwork that will need to be completed for several local scholarships listed below. Interested students may download, complete, and print the Local Scholarship Application form from this web site. This is a 4-page Word document. Once you have downloaded the file, save it to your computer under a different name ("save as" and specify where you want the document saved to) so that you can open and complete it in your Word program. Then, you can print the form and submit it for various scholarships as they become available. If you have any questions or cannot open the file, please contact the counselors for assistance: Cindy Baker or Lila Petre.

Bank Midwest John M. Hoyt Memorial Scholarship: Deadline: Apr. 24, 2008 - This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving high school senior who lives in Livingston County or a surrounding area. Criteria: 1) student’s participation and leadership in school, church, and community activities, 2) good citizenship and high moral character, 3) above-average academic standing, and 4) desire to achieve specific goals throughout applicant’s continued education that will establish a future career. Get this application online as a PDF file to print and complete or click here for the Word file which you may complete on your computer, or pick it up in the Guidance Office.

• Chillicothe MSTA Scholarship Deadline: April 18, 2008 - A parent must be a member of Missouri State Teachers Association and Chillicothe Teachers Association. Use the “Local Scholarship Application”.
• Hugo Dickerson Memorial Scholarship Deadline: April 16, 2008 - This scholarship is open to all seniors. The total amount of this local scholarship award will be $1000. This scholarship will be based on financial need. Students who have an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,000 or less are eligible to apply. Write "Dickerson Memorial" across the top of the first page. Turn the completed application in to Mrs. Baker no later than April 19th. See Mrs. Baker if you have questions about your EFC. Use the “Local Scholarship Application”.
• Access II-Ed Grimes Scholarship Deadline: April 15, 2008 - Special Education Students or students with documented disabilities. Access II will award one $500 scholarship to a graduating senior who lives in the Northwest Missouri area. Applications are in the Guidance Office and must be postmarked by April 15.
• Grand River YMCA Doris Sensenich Scholarship Deadline: Apr. 15, 2008 - Click link for application. Must be majoring in Ministry, Music, Home Economics or Education.
• Darin Bryan Memorial Fellowship of Christian Athletes Scholarship Deadline: Apr. 15, 2008 - A $250 scholarship will be awarded in memory of Darin Bryan, a 1987 graduate of CHS. Must be active in CHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle and have a 2.75 grade point average or higher. A letter of recommendation must be included with the application. Applications are in the Guidance Office or online.
• James B. Gladys L. Glover Scholarship Deadline: Apr. 15, 2008 - A local award for high school students pursuing careers in agriculture or health and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. That is the only criteria. Applications are now in the guidance office or can be accessed online.
• Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Deadline: Apr. 15, 2008 - Must be in the top 10% of class and top 10% on ACT.
• Lloyd Hibner Memorial Scholarship Deadline: Apr. 15, 2008 - This scholarship was established in 1997 in memory of Lloyd Hibner. The award is offered by the CHS Class of 1992 and the Hibner family. In the past, this scholarship has been in the amount of $500. Must be in the top 25% of the class. Write "Hibner Memorial" across the top of the front page. Use “Local Scholarship Application”.
• Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center Scholarship Deadline: Apr. 15, 2008 - A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a CHS graduating senior who is an outstanding science student and pursuing a medical career. The recipient of this scholarship must have an interest in pursuing a medical career. Write "Murphy-Watson-Burr" across the top of the front page. Use “Local Scholarship Application”.
• Cusick Family Foundation Scholarship Honoring Robert L. Weston Deadline: May 1, 2008 - Students pursuing degrees in: Agriculture, Bio-engineering, Business, Education, Engineering, Internal Medicine and the Life Sciences will be given first consideration. This scholarship is initially worth $1000 and is possibly renewable for three more years. This scholarship will be awarded to a CHS senior who does not receive a lot of other local scholarships. The student should have a strong desire to further his/her education. The special Cusick application is available in the Guidance Office or online as a Word file or online as a PDF file.
• The Local Rotary District 6040 Scholarship Application is now in the Guidance Office, or you can get it online at the link above. If you have an updated version of Adobe Acrobat, you might be able to type on the online application and save it to print. Several $500 scholarships will be awarded. This application needs to be turned in to Mrs. Baker no later than March 18th. The endorsement section of this application does not need to be completed.
• The Local Beta Zeta Scholarship is a $300 award. All CHS seniors are eligible to apply. Complete the Local Scholarship Application. Write "Beta Zeta" across the top of the application and turn it in to Mrs. Baker no later than April 2, 2008.
• Carole L. Stone Memorial Scholarship Deadline: Apr. 11, 2008 - Clarification on Carole L. Stone Scholarship:
  Priority will be given to students demonstrating financial need and planning to attend a Community College or Vocational/Technical school. Students pursing careers in medical or business careers will also be given priority.  Use the Local Scholarship Form.
• The Jerry Litton Leadership Scholarship: One CHS Senior will be awarded this scholarship for $1,500. This scholarship is to acknowledge and encourage leadership. All students are eligible to apply. Judging will be based on motivation, responsibility, participation, moral reputation, commitment, and leadership. This scholarship requires the local scholarship application with "Jerry Litton Leadership" written at the top of the first page. IN ADDITION to the local scholarship application, you must also ask three adults to complete an evaluation form. These forms are available in the Guidance Office or online with the link above. All materials, including evaluation forms, must be returned to Mrs. Baker no later than April 14th.
• The Livingston County Democratic Women's Jerry Litton Scholarship: This award is in the amount of $250. All students are eligible to apply. Consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated outstanding service to their school and community, school academics, and financial need. Also (if you are 18), you must be a registered voter of Livingston County. Applications are in the Guidance Office or online. Completed applications must be returned to Mrs. Baker by April 15, 2008.
• The Bob Carter Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune. This $1000 award will go to a CHS graduating senior who meets the following qualifications: student must have lettered for two years in any CHS sport, must demonstrate leadership in school and community activities, and must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Financial need shall be considered as well as someone who has not received other awards. This scholarship requires the Local Scholarship Application Write "Bob Carter Memorial Scholarship" across the top of the front page of the application and turn it in to Mrs. Baker no later than March 15th.
• The Bill Plummer Memorial Scholarship: One CHS Senior will be awarded this scholarship worth $1000. Selection will be based on the following criteria: participation and leadership in school and community, good citizenship and high moral character, desire to achieve goals towards a future career, and GPA of at least 2.0. Financial need shall also be considered. To apply, complete the local scholarship application and write "Bill Plummer Memorial Scholarship" across the top of the front page. Applications must be turned in to Mrs. Baker no later than March 15.
• The Amy Hawkins Fine Arts Scholarship is a $1000 scholarship for a CHS graduate who intends to pursue his/her passion for music, drama, or art. Guidelines: Submit a letter to Mr. & Mrs. Hawkins, tell them about your passion in the fine arts; show them your accomplishments; declare your goals; and explain your plan for nurturing your gift and sharing it with others. Submit a written recommendation from the one person who can best attest to your dreams, your talents, your leadership abilities, and your commitment to the fine arts. The application requirements must be delivered to Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins by April 1st. Send to 1501 Lambert Drive, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Deadline is April 1.
• KCHI, in encouraging high school graduates to further a career in communications is offering one scholarship in the amount of $500 to a graduating Chillicothe High School Senior who will be entering the Broadcast/Communications or Journalism field in college. This requires the local scholarship application. Write "KCHI" across the top of the front page and return the completed application to Mrs. Baker no later than April 1.
• The Nina O. Marsch Scholarship: The scholarship will be awarded to a CHS Senior who will be marjoring in Education. The scholarship was established by the Nina O. Marsch estate and will worth approximately $500. The Marsch Scholarship has its own application that can be picked up in the Guidance Office or accessed online through the link above. Applications must be returned to Mrs. Baker no later than April 1.
• Chillicothe Education Foundation (CEF) will award the following scholarships:
  - The Stanley and Elsie Scruby Scholarship: In the past, three seniors have received $1000 each.
  - The Louis H. "Judy" Stein and Margaret F. Stein Scholarship: In the past, three seniors have received $1000 each.
  - The Eugene Mansfield Memorial Scholarship: In the past, ten seniors have received $1000 each.
  *All of the above scholarships require the Local Scholarship Application form. A separate application needs to be turned in to Mrs. Cox for each scholarship. Write the name of the specific scholarship across the top of each application. The deadline for the CEF scholarship applications is April 4th.
• Grand River Technical School Scholarships - Deadline: Apr. 15, 2008 - Two scholarships are being offered for students who continue their education at the Grand River Tech School. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or at GRTS.
• The Cramer & Jeanette Mansur Science Scholarship: This is a $1000 scholarship for one graduating CHS senior. To qualify, you must be ranked in the upper 20% of your class and have at least a B+ in all science and math courses. You have taken at least two dual credit courses in science. Upon high school graduation, you must have completed at least six units of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Mathematics. You must also be planning to major in a science field (or a related field that will require 10 college hours in Physical or Biological Sciences). The Mansur application is online here. Completed applications must be turned in to Mrs. Baker no later than April 20th. 

• The Chillicothe Elks Lodge will award several local scholarships valued from $500 to $1000. Applications will be judged on academics, character, leadership, participation, and financial need. You do not have to be a "straight A" student to be considered for this scholarship. Applications are in the Guidance Office, or you can print it off here as a PDF file and complete, or you may complete it on your computer as a Word file, then print. Turn this application in to Mrs. Baker no later than March 19, 2008.

• The Local MFA Foundation Scholarship: One CHS graduate will receive this award in the amount of $2,000 to be used at the college of your choice toward any course of study. Any high school senior is welcome to apply. The scholarship committee will judge applications based on scholastic progress, citizenship, extra-curricular activities, educational plans, and financial need. Mrs. Baker has the application, and it must be returned to her no later than March 11, 2008.

• For Green Hills Companies Customers: Green Hills Companies & the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) will award a $2,500 scholarship to one local student whose family subscribes to their telephone or internet services. You qualify to apply if you have a 2.0 GPA. The application requires a 300-word essay and two letters of recommendation. Then you must have the Green Hills manager sign your application to verify that your family is a customer. The verification deadline is February 7th, but don't wait until the deadline if you intend to apply. Applications with instructions are now in the Guidance Office or you may download the application here. NOTE: One of the requirements that is not listed and that is new this year is that you must have had service with Green Hills since August 1, 2006.

• The Chuck Hinchey Scholarship: All college-bound seniors may apply for this local scholarship. Submit the local scholarship application with "Chuck Hinchey" printed or typed across the top of the front page. Return the completed application to Mrs. Baker no later than March 21, 2008.

• Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. of Livingston Co. - Deadline: Feb. 26, 2008 - Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Livingston County encourages you to enter their scholarship competition. These scholarships are in the amount of $1000 each, and eight of these will be awarded statewide, one in each association district. All students (regardless of your intended major) are eligible to apply. Judging will be partially based on grades and financial need. Do not attach additional pages to your application, which can be picked up in the Guidance Office or accessed online. The completed application must be turned in to the local office at 821 Washington Street.

• Delta Kappa Gamma - Deadline: Feb. 22, 2008 - The Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma will be awarding a $300 local scholarship to a graduating senior girl who plans to pursue a college degree in a field relating to teaching. The application is in the Guidance Office. Personal interviews will be held on Mar. 1, 2008.

• Livingston Co. Retired Teachers Association - Deadline: Mar. 25, 2008 - For seniors planning on entering the teaching profession. Application consists of a cover page and the Local Scholarship Form.

• Ray-Carroll Co. Grain Growers Scholarship - Deadline: Feb. 8, 2008 - Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers Scholarship applications are now in the Guidance Office. This is a sizable scholarship for only children or grandchildren of Ray-Caroll members are eligible to apply. Pick up the information from Mrs. Baker right now because the deadline is February 8th. An essay and teacher evaluation sheets must accompany the application.

• Sam Walton Community Scholarship - Apply online. Applicants cannot be employees of Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club or a child of an employee. This is a non-renewable $1,000 award for a student's first year of college. This will be awarded to a local student. To qualify, the student must be a graduating high school senior and may not be a Wal-Mart employee. In addition to completing the online application, students must also submit all required information to Scholarship Program Administrators as directed in the application instructions. The access code is SWCS and must be used to access the application process.

• The Chillicothe American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 will award two scholarships worth $500 each. To be eligible, you must have a relative (parent, grandparent, or sibling) that is a veteran or currently in the armed forces. Priority will be given to applicants who have a relative that is a member of the American Legion or Auxiliary. The scholarship selection will also be made on the basis of need. The scholarship application and financial need form must be completed. You must also show proof that your relative is a veteran. The application is available in the Guidance Office, or here. Completed applications must be turned in to Mrs. Baker by March 15, 2008.

• The Olive Prindle DAR Chapter will award a local $400 scholarship to a high school senior. This scholarship is open to any student who plans to attend a recognized institute of higher learning. Class rank will be considered. Priority will be given to applicants who have a mother or grandmother who is a member of DAR. Applications are now in the Guidance Office and must be returned to Mrs. Baker no later than April 15, 2008.

FROM LAST YEAR... ones received for 2008 have been moved above...

The David Vanlandingham Memorial Scholarship: This total amount of this scholarship is $1000 and may be divided between two recipients. This scholarship is for students who plan to enroll in an area of healthcare, veterinary medicine, or the teaching of physically/mentally disabled students. Preference will be given to someone who has already provided assistance (such as tutoring) to disabled students. This requires the local scholarship application. Write "Vanlandingham Memorial" across the top of the front page return to Mrs. Cox by Friday, April 27th.

Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship: Two local scholarships worth $4,200 each will be awarded to CHS graduates to intend to pursue a career in agriculture. If you receive this award, you are required to attend the AFA Leaders Conference. This application requires an essay of 300 to 500 words. You can get this application in the Guidance Office. Applications must be turned in to Mrs. Cox no later than April 26th.

The Tearcyn Lewis Memorial Scholarship: Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to CHS seniors who plan to study a health related field. Priority will be given to students currently enrolled in Health Occupations II. Interested applicants should complete the local scholarship form. You must also attach a cover sheet which details why you have chosen to enter into a health related field. Applications are due to Mrs. Cox by April 20th.

Daniel Swagerty Local Scholarship: Daniel Swagerty is a retired attorney who graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1951. Mr. Swagerty is generously awarding four scholarships worth $250 each to CHS graduating seniors. These scholarships will be presented to graduates who show financial need. Applicants must be good students, but not necessarily ranked at the top of the class. If you are a good student and will need lots of help paying for college, you should complete this short application and return it to Mrs. Cox no later than April 13th. You can pick up this one-page application in the Guidance Office or get it online as a Word document or as a PDF file.

Missouri Western State University Department of Art is offering three $500 scholarships for first-time, incoming freshmen who show potential for growth in the fields of Graphic Design, Studio or Art Education. This scholarship requires an ACT of at least 22, and a portfolio consisting of at least five drawings. The applications deadline is March 10th. See Mrs. Cox for more information.

Three Local United Methodist Church Scholarships:

• Walter Tyner Miller Foundation Scholarship Available - If you are pursing a college or university degree related to business or education, you may qualify for financial assistance from a scholarship program established in 2006 by the Walter T. Miller Foundation and the United Methodist Church.
• Jessie Gibson Memorial Scholarship Applicants Invited - If you are pursing a college or graduate school course in a medically related field, you may qualify for financial assistance from a scholarship program established in memory of the late Miss Jessie Gibson.
• Doris and Forrest Sensenich Foundation Scholarship Available - If you are pursing a college or university degree related to music or family science field or education, you may qualify for financial assistance from a scholarship program established by the Doris and Forrest Sensenich Foundation and the United Methodist Church.

Details and applications for the above United Methodist local scholarships can be obtained at the United Methodist Church office at 1414 Walnut Street. The applications deadlines for all applications is April 1st.

North Central Missouri College at Trenton offers several scholarships that are awarded in addition to A+. The application deadline is April 1st. Pick up the application in the Guidance Office, get it online here, or get it at www.ncmc.cc.mo.us (click on financial aid).

The Northwest District of the Missouri State Teachers Association will award $1600 scholarships for students who plan to obtain a teacher education degree at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. Mrs. Cox has the application, and the deadline is April 25th, 2007.

The Everett Brown Freshman Scholarship valued at $700 will be awarded to the son or daughter of a teacher or administrator from the Northwest Region of MSTA. This scholarship may be used only if you plan to attend Northwest Missouri State University. Mrs. Cox has this application, and the deadline is April 25, 2007.

University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg) announces scholarships for entering Freshman through the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science. If you plan to major in math or computer science, check out the applications online. The application deadline is February 23, 2007.

The American Legion Department of Missouri offers several scholarships for students whose parents or grandparents served in the Military...

• Ford Scholarship: Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded to students who attended Missouri Boys State or Missouri Girls State.
• Murphy Nurses Scholarship: $750 renewable scholarship to a student who plans to become a registered nurse.
• Frank Scholarship: $500 scholarships to students who attended Missouri Boys State or Missouri Girls State.
• Bacon Scholarship: $500 scholarships to descendants of an American Legion member.
• Taylor Scholarship: $500 scholarships to students who plan to major in Education.

All of the above American Legion Scholarship applications require proof of Military service. The applications are in the Guidance Office, or you can get them online. Application deadline is April 20th.

DeVry University in Kansas City will award a $1000 scholarship to one Chillicothe High School senior who attend DeVry. This scholarship is renewable each semester for a total value of up to $9,000. Our student must have at least a 2.7 GPA and be ranked in the top 50% of the senior class. See Mrs. Cox ASAP if you're interested in this scholarship.

North Central Missouri Wild Turkey Federation will award a sizable scholarship to a local student. Judging is based partially on your expressed interest in a conservation field. Applications are now in the Guidance Office and must be submitted by February 10th.

North Central Missouri College at Trenton awards scholarships in addition to the A+ Grant. This scholarship form in is in the Guidance Office and must be submitted to NCMC no later than April 1st.

Missouri Sheriffs' Association Scholarship: Sheriff Steve Cox announces the John Dennis Scholarship, warded by the Missouri Sheriffs' Association. Sixteen scholarships will be awarded for 1,000 each. To be eligible, you must have a 2.0 GPA and be able to explain your life goals. To get an application, you need to contact the Missouri Sheriffs' Association and Training Academy, 6605 Business 50 West, Jefferson City, MO 65109. You can also call 573-635-5925, extension 10; or send an email to obtain an application. Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2007.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (updated 01 21 08)

Visit our Daily Bulletin - Senior Bulletin section for other scholarships.

**Scholarship applications may be obtained from Mrs. Baker in the Guidance Office.

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Gold Star - We Won!

Congratulations to all the parents and students of Chillicothe High School. We won!

The High School was notified this past Friday that we had been selected as one of 13 schools in the state of Missouri to be named a GOLD STAR School. In checking past records, I believe that this is a first in Chillicothe High School history. The list of thank yous and "great job" could go on forever; obviously our Administration and Board of Education for their support. I could say thanks to these marvelous teachers for day and days; our custodial staff, the cafeteria ladies, and the nurses have been great. Of course, the lion's share of the credit goes to our wonderful students. They have embraced the intricacies of the MAP test and all the associated strategies that make this battery of tests such a challenge. Great job by all - you really are the best, and now it is not just my words, but the choice of the State Department of Education.

On another huge positive note, our Junior Senior Prom was an enormous success. Mrs. Thurman and the Junior class turned the high school into a incredible venture into New York Nights. Prom night will live in their memories forever, and these memories will be of a first class presentation and lots of fun.

The Project Prom held at the YMCA was also a fantastic success. Lisa Daugherty and Angela Peterson, along with a host of parents, worked diligently in gathering prizes, making food, and organizing a night of first class entertainment, not to mention a big loss of sleep (the party concluded at 5 in the morning).

As we nudge closer to the end of school, let me remind all the parents that our teachers are still actively involved in providing the best of educational opportunities. There will still be homework and papers to write. With all the different functions that take place this time of year, we sometimes forget that we still have school in session. I would encourage you to make sure your students are on time in the mornings and prepared to receive a full days instruction. Stay involved in your students education.