Braxton Rethwisch Scholarship

The Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling (MOACAC) is pleased to offer the Braxton Rethwisch scholarship to high school seniors who exhibit a commitment to learning and have demonstrated leadership skills and community service involvement. Five students will be awarded a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship.

Eligibility
Open to current High School Seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
Applicants must be a Missouri resident or graduate from a high school in the state of Missouri
Applicants must enroll as a full-time student at a MOACAC member postsecondary institution. Click here for list of member institutions

If selected recipient does not enroll in a MOACAC postsecondary member institution, the scholarship will be revoked and awarded to another applicant.

Questions? Please contact MOACACinclusion@gmail.com

Donor
Missouri Association of College Admission Counseling
Award
$1,000
Deadline
03/07/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. This scholarship is for students who will enroll in a MOACAC member postsecondary institution. Click here to see a list of MOACAC member institutions. If you are selected to receive the scholarship and do not enroll in a MOACAC postsecondary member institution, the scholarship will be revoked and awarded to another applicant. Check the box below to indicate you understand that must enroll in a member institution to receive the scholarship.
  2. What MOACAC member postsecondary institution are you planning to attend?
  3. Tell us about how you spend your time outside of class, this can include clubs/extracurricular, jobs, community service or activism, or family support. Include any leadership roles.
    • 1. Activity/Organization/Employer
    • 2. Role
    • 3. Dates of Participation
    • 4. Phrase Describing Activity

  4. ESSAY: Choose 2 of the 4 following essay prompts (up to 250 words each).

    1. Commitment to Learning-Tell us about a recent time or experience that was a great learning opportunity for you. What was the experience? What was the lesson(s) learned? Did you learn anything about yourself in the process?

    2. Leadership Skills (For example extra-curricular leadership, community leadership, responsibilities at home, etc.)-What was your most satisfying leadership role and why? What are some qualities you demonstrated in that role, and what advice would you give to someone going into a leadership position for the first time?”

    3. Community Service-Tell us about a contribution you've made to your community. How do you plan to use your college journey to continue giving back to your community?

    4. Diversity & Inclusion- What does diversity mean to you? What role do you play in championing or embracing diversity in your communities? What impact do you believe you have on the people/communities around you in the experience you choose to write about?

  5. Essay 1
  6. Essay 2
  7. Please provide any additional information about you that you would like the scholarship review committee to consider in the application review process.
  8. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work. If I am chosen as a scholarship recipient, I agree to write a note of thanks to the Missouri Association of College Admission Counseling membership base stating my postsecondary plans and how I plan to use the scholarship funds. I understand that this note will be read to the MOACAC membership base during the annual conference.
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