Dr. Kevin L. Rhodes Scholarship
Rising college expenses have made it increasingly difficult for students from impoverished or even modest financial backgrounds to afford to pursue their degrees.
Financial aid and grants are very limited and often don’t go far enough, covering some students with exceptional need but leaving out many students whose families make too much to qualify but also not enough to send them to school without debt. Unless a student has truly exceptional grades or athletic talent, they often have nowhere else to turn but loans.
This scholarship aims to support students who need help paying for college but are often excluded from other aid opportunities.
Any high school senior in Ralls County, Missouri, or current undergraduate student in Ralls County or Marion County may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have financial need. However, applicants at Mark Twain High School, homeschoolers, and students at Hannibal LaGrange College (especially those pursuing nursing or religious majors) are preferred.
To apply, provide your response to the questions posed in the essay prompt below.
1.) Tell us about yourself. We'd love to know about your community service experience, your hobbies, your favorite movie, and what kind of music you enjoy.
2.) What are your future academic and career goals?
3.) How do you plan to pay for college?
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FAQ
The application deadline is Jul 21, 2026. Winners will be announced on Aug 21, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 21, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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