Local rural Missouri high school ladies that are hoping to continue their academic careers could obtain financial assistance from the Women Legislators of Missouri Caucus. The caucus is once again sponsoring 16 $1,000 college scholarships available to graduating seniors across Missouri. “We’re proud to be able to help open that door of opportunity for some of the outstanding young women in our state prepared to do great things in college and beyond,” said WLM caucus co-chair State Representative Maggie Nurrenbern. “We recognize many of these women still need some assistance to overcome the financial barrier to higher education, and we’re happy to help them realize their academic goals.” “I encourage every eligible young woman in Missouri to apply for the scholarships,” said WLM caucus co-chair State Representative Sherri Gallick, R-Belton. “As a woman, it is a priority for me to encourage and help young women strive to make a difference. It was not uncommon for me to be the only…