Missouri women legislators seek applicants for 2026 scholarship

The Women Legislators of Missouri Caucus is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program for female high school seniors.

The program awards $1,000 scholarships to help offset the costs of college or post-secondary education, according to a community announcement.

Female seniors who are interested in applying must be a Missouri high school senior, a U.S. citizen and set to graduate from a public, private or home school in 2026. Applicants are required to submit a 500-word essay and a biography highlighting academic, leadership or community service experiences.

Applications are open through March 23. The application link is available online at My Scholarship Central.

Bipartisan caucus offers scholarships

The caucus is a bipartisan group of women serving in the Missouri House and Senate. Members partner to raise money for the scholarships and honor the recipients at a recognition ceremony at the State Capitol.

“As female elected leaders, it’s our goal to help young women pursue their career goals and expand their leadership skills,” Sen. Maggie Nurrenburn said in the announcement.

The program is an opportunity for young women to earn a scholarship and meet women leaders and legislators from across the state at the annual award ceremony, she added in the announcement.

Rep. Sherri Gallick said that the program also helps bring attention to enterprising and community-involved young women across the state and connects them to legislative leaders from their districts and beyond,

“It’s our hope these awards can be a springboard to the next step in their future careers,” Gallick said in the announcement.

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