The Missouri Sporting Clays Association (MOSCA) awards a $1,000 scholarship each year to support students pursuing higher education who are active in the Missouri sporting clays community.

The scholarship is open to applicants ages 17–25 who demonstrate strong academic commitment, good citizenship, and participation in MOSCA/NSCA sporting clays activities. Applicants may attend an accredited university, college, community college, or trade school.

Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours) and a C average to continue receiving scholarship payments. A maximum of $4,000 may be awarded to any individual over four years, and recipients may reapply if eligibility requirements are met.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a legal Missouri resident for at least 6 months

• Be an NSCA member

• Have shot at least 500 registered Missouri NSCA targets prior to applying

• Be a high school graduate or eligible graduating senior

• Plan to attend an accredited institution of higher education

Application Materials

Applicants must submit:

• Completed scholarship application form

• 250-word essay describing goals and why they should receive the scholarship

• Letter of recommendation (teacher, counselor, instructor, etc.)

• Official transcript from the school registrar

• Record of shooting history and accomplishments

📄 Download the full scholarship criteria here

Submission Deadline

September 1, 2026

Applications should be mailed to:

Neva Woody
MOSCA Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 658
Cameron, MO 64429

Questions:
e-mail: nevawoody@hotmail.com

Connor Gittings
2025 Scholarship Winner