Going Merry

Scholarships and grants are helpful ways to fund your college education. They provide you with free money that can go towards tuition or other educational expenses.

To find and apply for scholarships, sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors. 


To sign up, go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students

You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android. 

SCHOLARSHIPS 2023-2024

Check back throughout the year for Scholarship updates.

Howdy Neighbor Days Scholarship Deadline: April 16th

Earle and Rose Anne Staponski Scholarship Deadline: April 16th

Decatur Lodge #400 Scholarship Deadline: April 16th

Community Foundation of the Ozarks CFO Website Need to create an account and answer a questionnaire to be linked to scholarships qualify for.

The following scholarships are available at the Counseling Center:

First State Bank Scholarship Deadline: April 12th

Lawrence County Democrats Scholarship Deadline: April 10th

Missouri Past National Presidents' Scholarship Deadline: April 12th

Shelter Insurance Scholarship

Eagle Pride Foundation Scholarship

Doug Weatherly Memorial Scholarship

LaFerla-Wilson Orthodontic Team Scholarship

Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship

Blue Line Scholarship

Ozark Electric Cooperative, Inc Scholarship

FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID) 

State Deadline:  For priority consideration, submit your application by Feb. 1, 2024. Applications are accepted through April 1, 2024, at midnight Central time.

Federal Deadline: The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2024. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 11, 2021.

College Deadline: Visit the college or university’s website or contact its financial aid office. School deadlines are usually early in the year (often in February or March, although some are even earlier).

FAFSA Website