Fully Funded Scholarships at Land Improvement Contractors of America-Missouri Chapter, Missouri 2026

Land Improvement Contractors of America-Missouri Chapter supports Missouri contractors connected to the Land Improvement Contractors of America and extends that support to their families through higher-education assistance. Its scholarship activity centers on the Missouri LICA Memorial Scholarship, a program tied directly to the chapter’s membership base in Missouri and designed for members who have maintained at least 5 years of LICA membership, along with eligible spouses, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and step-grandchildren. The chapter’s education support reaches students attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university in any state, and it does not limit applicants by major. The scholarship is available for bachelor’s degree study and serves students ranging from high school seniors through college seniors. The award offers up to $1,000 and requires an essay, while not being structured as either a need-based or merit-based program. The Missouri chapter’s role is defined by service to a specific professional and family community in Missouri. Its scholarship framework shows a long-membership emphasis, a statewide contractor audience, and a practical commitment to helping members’ families pursue college education beyond Missouri’s borders when needed. The annual application cycle listed for the Missouri LICA Memorial Scholarship opens on March 1, 2026, and closes on September 1, 2026, giving eligible Missouri LICA households a defined window to seek support for undergraduate study. Through this memorial scholarship, the chapter connects its Missouri membership network with college access and educational continuity for the next generation.

Public reference data

Missouri affordability

State-level cost and wage context for planning. Estimates vary by city and household.

Median household income

$70,533

Fair market rent (2BR)

$931

Living wage

20.36/hr

BLS median wage

$47,800

Reported violent crime rate (state aggregate): 43.44 per 100k population. Public reference context only — not a safety rating.

Public planning context

Community indicators vary by county and are included only as public planning context. Use this alongside scholarship amount, school cost, and living expenses - not as an eligibility rule.

CDC SVI band

middle indicator band

ADI band

higher indicator band

SVI counties

115

ADI counties

115

CDC SVI county data is available for 115 counties; county indicators vary and are best used as public planning context.
ADI block-group data is available across 115 counties; local conditions can vary within the same state.

Sources: public education, workforce, affordability, and institution datasets where available.

Public safety context uses aggregate public data and is included only as planning context.

Reference only - not ScholarshipTop eligibility rules or guarantees.

Data availability varies by school, city, state, and source year.

FAQ

Who is eligible for the Missouri Chapter's memorial scholarship support?

Eligibility includes Missouri contractors who have been members of LICA for at least 5 years, as well as their spouses, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and step-grandchildren.

How much funding does the Missouri LICA Memorial Scholarship offer?

The award offers up to $1,000.

What kind of college study does the scholarship support?

It supports attendance at an accredited college or university in any state for bachelor's degree study, and applicants may major in any field.

When is the 2026 application period for the scholarship?

The application period opens on 3/1/2026 and closes on 9/1/2026.