Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship
Historical FunderSikeston, Missouri · EIN 83-1672770 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HIGHWAY HERO SCHOLARSHIP |
|---|---|
| Address | 741 YORK DRIVE, SIKESTON MO 638013309 |
| Phone | 5734725373 |
| INFO@HIGHWAYHERO.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, SHOULD EITHER BE EMAILED, HAND DELIVERED OR MAILED. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE AN OFFICIAL ACADEMIC PROFILE AND TRANSCRIPT, TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, AND A TYPED ESSAY. SEE APPLICATION FOR FURTHER DETAILS. |
| Deadlines | INITIAL AWARD - APRIL 15, SPRING SEMESTER RENEWAL - JANUARY 5, FALL SEMESTER RENEWAL - AUGUST 16 |
| Restrictions | APPLICANT MUST BE A HIGHWAY CROSSROADS CREDIT UNION MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING AND MAINTAIN SUCH MEMBERSHIP STATUS THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE AWARD FOR CONTINUED RENEWABLE STATUS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RENEWABLE FOR A MAXIMUM OF EIGHT SEMESTERS. RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP FORM AND SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. SEE OFFICIAL RULES FOR FURTHER DETAILS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri University of Science and | Rolla, MO | To assist with college expenses | $2,500 |
| Murray State University | Murray, KY | To assist with college expenses | $2,500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($17,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $21,250 | 11 |
| 2023 | $31,250 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602439349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1672770
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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