Scholarships of the week

Editor's note: In an effort to provide high school students with helpful college information, the Southeast Missourian will begin publishing different scholarships each week.

Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship

• Who it's for: Students planning on majoring in education.
• Value: A one-time $2,000 award for colleges in Missouri.
• Qualifications: Students must be in the top 15 percent of class and be enrolled in a four-year institution.
• Deadline: Feb. 7
• Info: dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/scholarships/

Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom Scholarship

• Who it's for: Students who are attending a high school prom in the spring.
• Value: First prize is a $3,000 scholarship to each member of the winning couple and a $3,000 cash prize to the school that hosted the prom.
• Qualifications: Entrants must enter as a couple and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made from duct tape.
• Deadline: June 8
• Info: www.stuckatprom.com/contests/