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Missouri Mayflower Society Scholarship

Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Missouri
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026
Closes: 3/1/2026

Missouri Mayflower Society Scholarship recognizes and rewards, with college scholarships, high school seniors in Missouri who submit outstanding essays on the Mayflower Pilgrims.

Win up to
$1,500
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Missouri and planning to enroll at a college or university in any state.
  • Applicants must submit a 750word essay on a topic that changes annually but relates to the Mayflower experience; a recent topic related to the Merchant Adventurers of London and their role in the Mayflower voyage.
  • They must be U.S. citizens, but they are not required to be Mayflower descendants.
  • Along with their essay, they must also submit a copy of their high school transcript including GPA and SAT and/or ACT scores, 2 letters of recommendation, and a 1 to a 2-page statement on their goals, interests, activities, honors or awards, employment record, and community service.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MO
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen

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