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A merit-based program for Missouri residents attending in-state postsecondary schools, the Bright Flight Program is a renewable scholarship awarded to applicants achieving noteworthy standardized test scores. Funds vary by score,and the preferred deadline for 2011 high school graduates is August 1.

Charles Gallagher Student Financial Assistance Program Sponsor: Missouri Department of Higher Education Eligibility Requirements Residency: * U.S. citizen * Permanent resident * Missouri Qualified Institutions & Level of Study Award may be used for: * Full-time study * Any undergraduate study Award may be used at: * Vocational/technical school * Two-year college * Four-year college Accreditation: * School must be accredited Location of school: * United States Designated institutions: * Approved Missouri public and private schools. Application Requirements Applicant must demonstrate: * Financial need * Proof of eligibility Other application requirements: * FAFSA must be received by central processor by April 1 Additional information: * May be used only toward first postsecondary degree * May not be used for theology or divinity studies * Awards vary, depending on cost of school General Information Type of award: * State program * Scholarship Individual award amount: * Minimum:$100 * Maximum:$1,500 Total amount awarded: * $16,178,505 Number of awards granted: * 11,321 Number of applicants: * 23,296 Renewability: * Award is renewable. Deadlines & Fees Application Deadline: * 4/1 Notification Date: * 7/1

* Up to six $3,000 scholarships * Renewable annually * Arts & Sciences applicants who apply for the Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarships may also apply for the full-tuition Compton, Mylonas, Moog, or Lien Scholarships, as well as for the Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, Ervin Scholars Program, Friends of Music Scholars Program, or Rodriguez Scholars Program. Washington University's College of Arts & Sciences awards the Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarships to up to six entering freshmen who are gifted writers. The award is renewable for four years, as long as the Scholar is making satisfactory progress toward the degree.

Applications must be submitted by Jan. 31 for the scholarship, in the amount of $500, which will be presented to 16 college-bound Missouri high school seniors who intend to pursue a career in criminal justice and will be attending a Missouri college or university. Applicants must be in good standing with their school, have a good reference from a school counselor, demonstrate financial need, have a cumulative grade point of 2.0 or greater and be active in extra-curricular activities. Attached to the scholarship application must be a paragraph detailing the student's goals 10 years after high school graduation. Those seniors interested in applying for the scholarship may contact the Missouri Sheriff's Association, 229 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101, to obtain an application.