The list below, arranged alphabetically by schools, is given to us
by the colleges beginning in August, 2008. More information and
details is available by contacting the individual college or
university. The list shows merit money offered through the
admissions office. You are advised to also check with the
academic department which is associated with your major for
additional leads.
Avila University
Scholar Award: Up to $13,000 annually, for four years (includes
$1,000 residence hall grant). Full-time first year students scoring
28 or higher on the ACT or 1260 or higher on the SAT (critical
reasoning and math) and holding a 3.0 gpa or higher will be
considered.
Avila Achievement Scholarship: up to $8,500 annually for four
years. Full-time, first year students considered based on high
school GPA and test score. (See scholarship calculator at
www.avila.edu/financialaid/determine.asp Recipients must
maintain a 2.5 gpa for renewal. Actual award requires an official
campus visit.
Avila Grant: amount varies. Awarded to full-time first year
students who demonstrate financial need by filing the FAFSA.
Avila Heritage Grant: provides up to $1,000 annually for four
years. Awarded to full-time first-year students who are dependents
or siblings of Avila alumni or family members of Avila students.
Performance Grant: awarded to students demonstrating talent or
interest in the areas of advertising, art, athletics, campus ministry,
mock trial, music, newspaper, theatre or video produ
Residence Hall Grant: provides $1,000 annually for four years.
Student must be living in Avila student housing to receive grant.
Service to the Faith Grant: provides up to $2,500 annually for
four years. Any full-time, first year student who is a dependent of
a lay employee or a nephew/niece of a religious who is engaged
full-time in a Catholic ministry will be considered.
Avila Work Program: provides on-campus, part time
employment opportunities to students who do not qualify for the
Federal Work Study program.
University of Central Missouri
Distinguished Scholarship: $5,000/year. Minimum 30 ACT/1320
SAT and upper 5% class rank or 3.75 gpa.
Board of Governors' Scholarship: $4,000/year. Minimum 28
ACT/1240 SAT and upper 10% class rank or 3.5 gpa.
President's Scholarship: $3,000/year. Minimum 26 ACT/1170
SAT and upper 25% class rank or 3.25 gpa.
University Scholarship: $2,000/year. Minimum 24 ACT or 1090
SAT and upper 25 % class rank or 3.25 gpa.
Academic Excellence Scholarship: $1,500/year. Minimum 22
ACT or 1020 SAT and upper 30% class rank or 3.25 gpa.
Boys State/Girls State Scholarship: $1,500/year. Minimum 22
ACT or 1020 SAT.
Leadership Award: $1,000/year. Minimum 21 ACT or 980 SAT
and upper 30 % class rank or 3.25 gpa.
Second Generation Scholarship: $4,000/year. Minimum 22ACT
or 1020 SAT and upper 30% class rank or 3.25 gpa.
Departmental Achievement Awards: Value determined by each
academic department. . Selected by CMSU Academic
Department.
College of the Ozarks
Work on Campus Program: Every full-time student works
fifteen hours per week at an on-campus work station in exchange
for a full tuition work scholarship currently valued at $15,400 per
year. Questions? Call 1-800-222-0525. More information is also
available at www.cofo.edu
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Columbia College
Columbia College Scholarship: full tuition, room and board.
Five students are selected from the Scholarship Days on Dec. 8,
2007 and Feb. 2, 2008 to receive this award. New freshman
applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic
accomplishments (minimum 3.5 cumulative gpa and 25 ACT/1140
SAT) and school/community leadership are eligible to compete.
Renewable possibilities.
Presidential Scholarship: full tuition. Five students are selected
from the Scholarship Days on Dec. 8, 20057and Feb. 2, 2008 to
receive this award. New freshman applicants who demonstrate
outstanding academic accomplishments (minimum 3.5 cumulative
gpa and 25 ACT/1140 SAT) and school/community leadership are
eligible to compete. Renewable possibilities.
Leadership Award: Up to $1,500. Based on demonstration of
leadership in high school and/or community activities. Renewable
with participation in leadership development activities, including
involvement in a minimum of two campus organizations.
Talent Award: Amount varies. Awards in art, music and
athletics. Program directors determine allocation of funds and
addition information is required. Contact the Admissions Office
for more information.
Endowed and Heritage Awards: Amount varies. Variable
awards for new students who show promise of academic success.
Capstone Scholarship: Half-tuition plus $2,000. Awarded to all
new freshmen with a minimum 28 ACT/1260 SAT and either a
3.75 cumulative gpa or GED score of 3200. Renewable
possibilities.
Keystone Scholarship: Half-tuition. Awarded to all new
freshmen with a minimum 24 ACT/1110 SAT and either a 3.4
cumulative GPA or GED score of 2900. Renewable possibilities.
Cornerstone Scholarship: $2,000. Awarded to all new freshmen
with a minimum 22 ACT/1030 SAT and either a 3.2 cumulative
gpa or GED score of 2850. Renewable possibilities.
Alumni Legacy Scholarship: 20% tuition discount. Awarded to
all new freshmen who have a minimum 26 ACT/1180 SAT and
either a 3.5 cumulative gpa or a 3040 GED who are children of
alumni who received an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree at
Columbia College. Renewable possibilities.
Alumni Legacy Grant: 15% tuition discount. Awarded to new
students who are children of alumni who received an associate,
bachelor's or master's degree at Columbia College. Renewable
possibilities.
Disciples of Christ Award: $1,000. Awarded to Disciples of
Christ members who are nominated by their minister and who are
first-time Columbia College students. Renewable with a 2.5
cumulative gpa. No limit per congregation.
Disciples of Christ Schiffman Supplementary Award: $1,000.
Awarded to recipients of the Disciples of Christ Award. Requires
minister's letter of endorsement. Renewable with a 2.5 gpa. No
limit per congregation.
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Award: $1,000. Awarded to all new
freshmen ranked first or second in their high school graduating
class. Nonrenewable.
Two-in-a-Family Grant: Awarded to full-time students with an
immediate family member enrolled full-time at Columbia College.
Each student will receive a $500 award. Renewable with good
academic standing.
Culver Stockton College
Pillars for Excellence Scholarship: Full tuition. 26-36 ACT and
3.6 gpa or top 15% class.
Trustees Scholarship: $10,000 renewable. 27-36 ACT and 3.5-4.0
gpa
President's Scholarship: $8,500 renewable. 25-26 ACT and 3.03.49 gpa
Hilltop Scholarship: $7,500 renewable. 22-24 ACT and 2.75-2.99
gpa
Wildcat Scholarship: $6,000 renewable. 19-21 ACT and 2.502.74 gpa
Athletic and Fine Arts Scholarships and Awards: available upon
recommendation of Culver-Stockton coaches or faculty.
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Drury University
Presidential Scholarship: $2,000 annual award. ACT 26-28 or
1760-1910 on SAT plus 3.5 gpa or higher. Participate in the Drury
Scholars Interview weekend. By invitation only.
Dean's Scholarship: Amounts vary. Strong academic
achievement based on cumulative high school gpa, class rank, test
scores and strength of curriculum.
Trustee Scholarship: 10 full tuition awards, 10 $12,000 awards,
10 $10,000 awards. ACT of 29 or higher on the ACT or 1920 on
the SAT. Cumulative gpa of 3.5 or higher. Participate in Drury
Scholars interview weekend.
Leadership Scholarship: $1,000 annual award. Submit a resume
of leadership activities. 250 word essay on the topic "What does
leadership mean to me?" Participation in a campus experience is
strongly recommended.
Alumni Children's Scholarship: $500 annual award. Awarded
to full-time degree-seeking day school students whose parents
earned a degree at Drury University.
Church Scholarship: $500 annual award. For active members of
the United Church of Christ or the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ). Submit a letter of recommendation on church letterhead
from your minister. Submit a resume or listing of activities you
have participated in while a member of your congregation.
Participate in a campus ministry activity at Drury U.
Clergy Dependent Scholarship: $7,000 annual award. Awarded
to dependents of clergy in the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ) and when funds are available, to dependents of clergy in
the United Church of Christ. Submit a letter on church stationery
indicating your parent is an ordained minister in either
denomination. Participate in Disciples/UCC campus ministry
activities at Drury U.
Activity Awards: Art Award (majors only), Athletic Award,
Debate Award, Music Award, Theater Award.
Evangel University
Founders Scholarship:2 full-ride and 10 tuition only awarded.
Renewable. 3.8 gpa and 30 ACT/1260 SAT.
Presidential Scholarship: $2,500 per year. 3.4 gpa and 28
ACT/1150 SAT.
Academic Achievement Scholarship: $2,000 per year.
Renewable. 3.2 gpa and 26 ACT/1060 SAT.
EU Honor Scholarship: $1,500 per year. Renewable. 3.2 gpa
and 24 ACT/980 SAT.
Alumni Legacy Scholarship: $1,000 per year. Awarded yearly.
For children of graduated alumni who are first-time freshmen and
are enrolled in the traditional undergraduate program.
Church Leadership Matching Scholarship: Amount varies.
Evangel will match up to $500 yearly. Awarded yearly. Awarded
to students who are involved in leadership in either church, school,
or community.
Endowed and Private Scholarship: Amount varies. EU offers a
variety of these. While the majority of these are available to
returning students, some are available to a first-time freshmen.
Athletic Scholarship: Amount varies. Available to students who
qualify to participate in an EU athletic program.
Music Scholarship: Amount varies. Available to students who
participate in a variety of vocal and instrumental performance
groups.
National Fine Arts Scholarship: $2,000. 25 awarded. Awarded
to students who have been recipients of a National Merit Award or
"Superior with Honors" rating on the National level. Recipients of
these scholarships must be first-time freshmen and must complete
a scholarship application provided by Evangel.
Forensics Scholarship: Amount varies. Awarded on the basis of
merit and demonstrated performance.
Valedictorian Scholarship: $500. Awarded to first-time
freshmen who are enrolled full time. Class enrollment must be
greater than five.
National Bible Quiz Scholarship: $1,000. 5 awarded. Awarded
to students who have been one of the top five individual Bible
quizzers or recipients of the National Memorization Award.
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Fontbonne University
Presidential Scholarships: ranging up to $15,000. 97 % high
school GPA as computed by Fontbonne, a combined 1250 SAT or
30 ACT and a rank in the top 5% of their class.
Dean's Competitive Scholarships: ranging from $9,000-$11,000.
90% high school GPA as computed by Fontbonne, a combined
1200 SAT or 27 ACT and a high school rank in the top 10%.
The Founders Scholar Award: ranging from $7,500-$9,500.
Minimum 25 ACT/1140SAT and a 85% high school GPA as
computed by Fontbonne. Rank in class and college prep
curriculum also considered for this award.
The Alumni Scholar Award: ranging from $6,500-$8,500.
Minimum 23 ACT/1070SAT and a 80 % high school GPA as
computed by Fontbonne. Additional consideration will be given to
the student's high school curriculum and rank in class.
The Freshman College Scholar Award: ranging from $5,000$6,000. Minimum 20 ACT/950 SAT with a 75 % high school GPA
as computed by Fontbonne. Additional consideration will be given
to the student's high school curriculum and rank in class.
Campus Service Awards: are granted on the basis of
demonstrated leadership or extracurricular activities in high school
and college. Students must submit a self statement listing their
extracurricular and leadership activities. Applicants must have a
high school gpa of 2.5 and be enrolled at Fontbonne full time.
Talent Scholarships are also given in the areas of Art, English
Writing, Math/Computer Science and Theater ranging from $500$2,000. More information about these are available by contacting
Fontbonne.
Hannibal LaGrange College
Merit Scholarships:
Level A--50% of base charges are covered. Requires a 32-36 ACT
Level B--40% of base charges are covered. Requires a 30-31 ACT
Level C--35% of base charges are covered. Requires a 28-29 ACT
Level D--30% of base charges are covered. Requires a 26-27 ACT
Level E--25% of base charges are covered. Requires a 24-25 ACT
National Merit Scholarship: National Merit finalists receive
100% tuition, general fees, and room/board scholarships.
Performance: Scholarships are offered in the areas of
communication/arts/theatre, New Edition, Praise Song, Vision,
Covenant, Concert Choir, Concert Band and Visual Arts.
Athletic: Scholarships for men's and women's varsity and junior
varsity levels are offered.
Denomination: Southern Baptist/church matching-$500,
Christian Ministries Vocation-$1,250, Southern Baptist Youth
Programs--$200-$500, Minister's/Missionary's dependent-$630,
Awe Star Ministries--$840, Awana Citation--$500
Missouri Baptist Employee Concession: For students whose
parents are full-time employees of the Missouri Baptist
Convention. 50% tuition covered.
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Kansas City Art Institute
Freshman Competitive Scholarship: exceptional admissions
portfolio, 3.0 gpa and 20 ACT or 1425 SAT
Freshman merit Award: Participants who are not selected to
receive a Competitive Scholarship will be immediately evaluated
for Merit Award Consideration.
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Lincoln University
Curators Scholarship: covers approximately 90% of the cost of
tuition and fees, on campus housing and a $450 book allowance
per semester. Top 10% rank, 24 ACT or higher and/or have a 3.4
gpa
Presidential Scholarship: covers approximately 80% of the cost
of tuition and fees, $1,000 per semester toward on-campus
housing, and a $400 book allowance per semester. Top 20% rank,
23 ACT and/or 3.0 gpa
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Maryville University
Freshmen Achievement Awards: $500-$8,500. awarded to
freshmen by using both their cumulative high school GPA and
highest composite ACT/SAT scores. Contact the admissions office
for more information.
M-PACT Scholarship: $1,500 per year. Selection is based on
potential to make an M-PACT at Maryville University.
Competition. M-PACT Scholars Day is set for Saturday, March
15, 2008.
University Scholars Program: Presidential level (tuition, room
and board) and Trustee level (tuition). Minimum 3.5 cumulative
GPA and 28 composite ACT or 1240 SAT combined score (not
including essay). Competitive process. Separate application.
University Scholars Competition Day for 2008 is Sunday,
February 10, 2008.
Minority Scholars Program: Presidential level (tuition, room and
board) and Trustee level (tuition). 3.3 cumulative GPA and 25
composite ACT/1130 SAT combined score (not including essay).
Competitive process. Separate application. University Scholars
Competition Day is Sunday, February 10, 2008.
Legacy Award $500. Student who has a parent or grandparent
that graduated from Maryville University.
Art and Design Scholarship: $500-$5,000. for outstanding
artistic talent. Separate application process and portfolio.
Competition. Art and Design Scholarship Day is set for Friday,
March 28, 2008.
Missouri Baptist University:
National Merit finalist or semi-finalist: Up to full tuition, dorm,
books and fees.
Trustee-full: Up to 100% of tuition (2). Valedictorian or
salutatorian or rank in upper 3% of class or ACT score of 30 or
SAT score of 1320.
Trustee-partial: Up t 60% of tuition (21). Rank upper 5% of
class or ACT score of 28 or SAT score of 1240.
President's: Up to 40% tuition. Rank upper 10% of class or ACT
score of 27 or SAT score of 1210.
Dean's: Up to 30% tuition Rank upper 15% of class or ACT
score of 24 or SAT score of 1100.
Faculty: Up to 20% of tuition. Rank upper 20% of class or ACT
score of 21 or SAT score of 990.
Ministerial: Major-$3,000. Committee recommendation. Must
file letter verifying public commitment to participate in a ministry
of preaching, youth, religious education, music or missions. Must
be majoring, minoring or seeking certificate in a church-related
vocation.
Christian Service Awards: $1,500. Dependents of/or ministers,
missionaries, church officials of the regular payroll, employees of
Southern Baptist agencies, staff, faculty, or administrators of
Christian high schools.
Denominational grant: $1,000. Active members of a Southern
Baptist Church. A letter from the church is required yearly.
Christian High School graduates: $500. First-time freshmen
who graduated from a Christian high school.
Church Matching: Up to $1,000 yearly. Church contributions
toward a student's cost will be matched up to $500 per semester,
not to exceed $1,000 per year.
Performance Scholarships: Varies. Based on selection and
participation in athletics, cheerleading, music, band, or Spirit
Wing. Deadlines posted online at www.mobap.edu. Detailed
information available from the respective areas.
EXCEL Grant: $500. Minimum 6 hours of credit through the
EXCEL program. Complete university admissions and both an
institutional and a federal application for financial aid.
Alumni Dependent Scholarship: $1,500. Dependent children of
MBU grads who have earned a bachelor's degree at MBU.
Complete university admission and both an institutional and a
federal application for financial aid.
Family Award: 10% tuition discount. Full-time undergrad
students from same immediate family who are enrolled during the
same semester. Complete university admission and both an
institutional and federal application for financial aid.
Missouri State University
Presidential Scholarship (40): Value: required student fees and
on campus room and board (approximate value: $13,000). Top
10% of class or 3.9 gpa and minimum 30 ACT or 1320 SAT.
Apply for admission and submit the separate scholarship
application by deadline. Competitive.
Board of Governors Scholarship: Value: basic fees for 32 credit
hours per year (approximate value: $5,952). Top 10% of class or
3.90 gpa and a minimum 28 ACT or 1240 SAT. Apply for
admission by March 1. No special application required.
Academic Scholarship: $2,250 per year. Top 20% of class or 3.7
gpa and a minimum 26 ACT or 1170 SAT. Apply for admission
by March 1. No special application required.
Recognition Scholarship: $1,125 per year. Top 10% of class or
3.90 gpa and minimum 24 or 25 ACT or 1090 SAT. Apply for
admission by March 1. No special application required.
Multicultural Leadership Scholarship (50). Value: in-state
student fees. Upper one half of class rank with demonstrated
leadership in multicultural school or community activities. Value:
approximately $6,256. Apply for admission and submit the
Scholarship application by Feb. 1. Competitive.
Hutchens/SGA Centennial Leaders Scholarship (24): $$1,250$2,500. Highly competitive. Designed to recognize students who
exhibit outstanding leadership potential. Rank in top one-half of
class or a 3.0 gpa combined with a minimum 20 ACT or 950 SAT.
Renewable. Online scholarship application, apply by December 1.
Missouri Boys State Leadership Award (5). $1,000 non
renewable. For seniors who attended Boys State and who have a
solid academic record and strong record of leadership.
Missouri Girls (5). $1,000. Same as Boys State requirements.
Athletic, Departmental and Private Scholarships are also
available. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at 1-800-283-4243.
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Missouri Southern State University
Honors Program: a 4-year renewable scholarship awarded in
varying amounts for fall and spring semester. 28ACT or 3.5 gpa.
Additional money awarded with a 31 ACT minimum and to
National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists. Contact Scholarship
office for more information.
Presidential Scholarship: $1,750 per academic year.
Approximate value over four years-$7,000. High school graduates
with an admission index of 160 or greater. Admission index is the
sum of ACT percentile and class rank percentile. Contact
Scholarship office for more information.
Excellence Scholarship: $1,300 per academic year. Approximate
value over four years-$5,200. High school graduates with an
admission index of 140-159. Contact Scholarship office for more
information.
Diversity Scholarship: The variable scholarship will be specific
dollar amount up to tuition and fees. Upper 50% or maintained a
2.5 gpa in high school and comes from a diverse background.
Contact Scholarship office for more information.
Patron's Scholarship: $50-$2,500 per academic year. Open to
any student attending Missouri Southern who shows scholastic
ability or financial need. Contact Scholarship Office for more
information.
Missouri Valley College
Presidential: full tuition. 30 ACT, 1300 SAT or above and
minimum 3.5 gpa
Board of Trustees: $5,000 yearly. Member of Board of Trustees
must recommend applicant.
Alumni: $2,000 yearly. Friend or relative who has graduated
from MVC must recommend applicant prior to initial scholarship
offer.
Boys State: Room and board. Scholarship for Boys State
participants
Girls State: Room and board. Scholarship for Girls State
participants
American Humanics: $5,000 yearly. Students with a
background in the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, YWCA, Big
Brothers, Big Sisters, 4H, Campfire, Goodwill, Boys Club of
America and Junior Achievement of America, Red Cross are
eligible to apply
National Merit: $250-$2,500 yearly. Finalist in National Merit
corporation
Talent: varies. Amounts are awarded based on students various
talents including, but not limited to academics, art, music,
leadership, athletics, and spirit squad abilities
National Presbyterian: $100-$1,400 yearly. Member of
Presbyterian Church, National Scholarship Applicant postmarked
no later than Dec. 1
Missouri Western State College
Golden Griffin Scholarship: Four-year renewable scholarships
valued up to $9,500 a year. Up to 40 new are granted each year.
27 ACT and either rank in the top 10% of the class or 3.5 gpa,
along with involvement in extracurricular activities and
community service. Interview. Deadline: 2/1
President's Academic Scholarship: $3,500 renewable. 25 ACT
and either rank in top 15% of class or have a 3.25 gpa.
Regent's Academic Scholarship: $1,500 renewable. 23 ACT.
Deans' Academic Scholarship: Up to $1,000 renewable. Top
20% class rank.
Northwest Missouri State University
President's Scholarship: $5,000. Competitive; 10 awarded.
Admissions index and requirements: 185-199 index. Accepted for
admission by Feb. 1
Distinguished Scholar: $2,500. 185-199 index or ACT: 28-36
and minimum 2.0 gpa
Academic Excellence Scholarship: $2,000. 175-184 index or
ACT 27 and minimum 2.0 gpa or Bright Flight eligible.
Tower Scholarship: $1,500. 140-174 index or ACT 23-26 and
minimum 2.0 gpa
Freshman Merit: $500. 100-139 index OR 21-22 ACT and
minimum 2.0 gpa
Missouri Boys/Girls State Scholarship: $1,000. 5 awards each.
Apply for admission by Feb. 1. First-time incoming freshmen.
Missouri Boys/Girls State attendee (indicate participation on
admission application).
Alumni Scholarship: $500. Son, daughter or spouse of
Northwest alumni. Provide alumnus's personal information on
admissions application.
Cultural Enrichment Scholarship: Eligibility: American
Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic,
or Pacific islander/Native Hawaiian, US Citizen or a graduate from
eligible high schools on the www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid web site
listing. Students must participate in the More Mentoring program.
Scholarships in the following amounts: $1,200 (160-199); $1,000
(140-159); $750 (120-139); $500 (100-119)
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Rockhurst University
Trustees' Scholarship (competitive): Valued at full-tuition
awarded to highly qualified entering freshman students. Interview
program. Renewable. Students are selected to participate in the
interview program based upon their academic credentials from
high school. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, freshman
students must file a completed application for admission PRIOR to
January 31.
Tom D. Harmon Scholarship (competitive): Full-tuition
scholarship awarded to a nursing student based on the results of
competitive scholarship interviews.
Language Scholarship (competitive): $1,000. For incoming
freshmen who major in French and/or Spanish and who maintain
good academic standing.
Dowling Scholarship: $15,500 per academic year. Minimum
requirements: 3.8 gpa or top 15% of class and 30 ACT or 1320
SAT. Renewable. Must file admission application prior to May 1.
Chancellor's Scholarship: $14,500 per academic year.
Minimum requirements: 3.8 gpa or top 15% of class and 28 ACT
or 1240 SAT. Renewable. Must file admission application prior to
May 1.
Dean's Scholarship: $13,000 per academic year. Minimum
requirements: 3.6 gpa or top 20% of class and 26 ACT or 1170
SAT. Renewable. Must file admission application prior to May 1.
Director's Scholarship: $11,000 per academic year. Minimum
requirements: 3.5 gpa or top 25% of class and 25 ACT or 1130
SAT. Renewable. Must file admission application prior to May 1.
Achievement Scholarship: $10,000 per academic year.
Minimum requirements: 3.4 gpa or top 35% of class and 24 ACT
or 1090 SAT. Renewable. Must file admission application prior to
May 1.
Provincial Scholarship: $8,000 per academic year. Minimum
requirements: 3.0 gpa or top 40% of class and 24 ACT or 1090
SAT. Renewable. Must file admission application prior to May 1.
Community Scholarship: $6,000 per academic year. Minimum
requirements: 3.0 gpa or top 40% of class and 22 ACT or 1020
SAT. Renewable. Must file admission application prior to May 1.
Finucane Service Award: Renewable scholarship for entering
full-time freshmen who have a sound academic record,
demonstrated outstanding community service. Deadline: March
1.
Fine and Performing Arts Award: Renewable awards of
variable amounts awarded. Entering freshmen who audition,
interview or submit portfolios. Deadline: February 15.
Lakas Award: Variable. Awarded to selected students in
writing. Portfolio and/or interviews required.
Language Scholarship: Renewable $1,000 scholarships are
available for incoming freshmen who major in French and/or
Spanish and who maintain good academic standing.
Athletic Awards: Variable. Based on athletic ability and sport.
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Saint Louis College of Pharmacy
President's Scholarship: $8,000. 30+ ACT. limit 50 awards
Dean's Scholarship: $5,500. 26-29 ACT. limit 150 awards
Faculty Scholarship: $2,000. 23-25 ACT. limit 40 awards
Southeast Missouri State University
Governor's Scholarship: Value: incidental fees, general fees,
room/board, textbook rental. Criteria: 31 ACT/1360 SAT and
upper 3% rank OR 30 ACT/1320SAT and valedictorian OR 31
ACT/1360SAT and valedictorian OR National Merit/Achievement
finalists.
Regent's Scholarship: Value: Incidental fees. Criteria: 27
ACT/1210 SAT and 3.5 gpa OR 27 ACT/1210 SAT and upper
10% of class rank OR 25 ACT/1130 SAT and Valedictorian OR 28
ACT/1240 SAT and 3.5 gpa OR 28 ACT/1240 SAT and upper
10% of class rank OR National Merit Achievement Semi-finalists.
President's PLUS Scholarship: Value: $2,500. Criteria: 26
ACT/1170 SAT and 3.5 gpa OR 26 ACT/1170 SAT and upper
20% of class rank.
President's Scholarship: Value: $2,000. Criteria: 24 ACT/1090
SAT and 3.5 gpa OR 24 ACT/1090 SAT and upper 20% of class
rank OR 23 ACT/1060 SAT and upper 10% class rank OR
21ACT/980SAT and Valedictorian OR National
Merit/Achievement Commended.
MAP Achievement Scholarship: Value: $181.40 per academic
year, the equivalent of textbook rental for five courses per
semester. Eligible students will have achieved a MAP score of
"Proficient" or higher on either the 10th grade Math or 11th grade
Communication Arts exams.
Missouri Girl's State and Boy's State Citizens Awards: This is
a $300 award for applicants who attended either Girls State or
Boys State, who have a minimum 3.0 gpa and who plan on living
on campus.
Renaissance Scholarship: This award ranges from $500-$1,000
and is applied toward your residence hall fees. Competitive.
Students must graduate from a Renaissance high school in
Missouri and not already receiving a merit scholarship. (MHS is a
Renaissance school).
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Stephens College
High Honors Scholarship: $8,000-$10,000 per year. Minimum
3.6 gpa, 27 ACT or 1820 new SAT
Presidential Scholarship: $6,000-$8,000 per year. Minimum 3.0
gpa, 21 ACT or 1500 new SAT
Stephens Award: $2,000-$6,000 per year. Minimum 2.5 gpa, 21
ACT or 1500 new SAT
Leadership Award: $1,000-$3,000 per year. Minimum 2.5 gpa,
21 ACT or 1500 new SAT and provide an activity resume
Truman State University
Combined Ability Scholarship: $1,000-$2,000 range (170-179
score=$1,000, 180-189=$1,500, 190 or higher=$2,000).A student's
combined ability is calculated by adding his/her high school rank
percent or GPA percent (whichever is higher) to his/her national
percentile on the ACT or SAT college entrance exam.
Automatically awarded. No separate application.
Missouri Scholars Academy Award: $500 automatic scholarship
for those who have attended this program.
The following are competitive scholarships. There is no separate
scholarship application form. The application for admission serves
as the scholarship application. Students must be accepted for
admission to Truman prior to January 15 in order to be considered
for competitive awards. Pershing finalists will be notified by
January 31. Other scholarship recipients will be notified in
March. The competitive scholarships are renewable.
General John J. Pershing Scholarship (12): full tuition and room
and board. Option of spending a semester or a summer in studying
abroad. High school seniors who demonstrate preeminent
intellectual capability and energetic leadership in the classroom,
school and community will be considered for this award. 40-50
finalists will be selected for interviews.
Truman Leadership Award: amounts up to full-tuition, room and
board. High school seniors who demonstrate energetic leadership
in the classroom, school, and community as well as outstanding
academic achievement will be considered for the award.
National Merit Scholarship: A number of scholarships in varying
amounts up to full tuition are awarded to Finalists who indicate
Truman as their first choice.
National Honor Society/Beta Club Scholarship: A limited
number of renewable scholars are available to outstanding
members of a high school NHS or Beta Club.
President's Leadership Scholarship: Several are awarded to
students with exceptional records of leadership in the classroom
and in co-curricular activities as well as outstanding academic
achievement. Amount of the award varies.
President's Honorary Scholarship: Several scholarships are
awarded to students with high academic achievement and
significant extra-curricular records. The amount varies.
Girls State and Boys State Scholarships: Considered on a
competitive basis for a fee waiver of $1,000. Minimum 3.25 gpa
and 26 ACT. A maximum of 15 awards will be granted.
Jim Sears Leadership Scholarship: Renewable scholarships of
$1,000 are awarded to entering freshmen who have a strong record
of leadership or community service while in high school. The
awards will be evenly distributed among Missouri-s congressional
districts.
Foreign Language Scholarship: Awarded to entering freshmen
who demonstrate superior achievement and aptitude in foreign
language taught at Truman (Spanish, French, German, Greek,
Hebrew, Latin, Russian, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Wolof and
Japanese). Preference is given to students who have indicated
majors in the foreign languages.
Endowed Scholarships: Awarded on a competitive basis. Varying
criteria. Priority consideration is given to students who apply by
Nov. 15.
Alumni Scholarships: Several of varying amounts to sons and
daughters of Truman alumni. Students with superior academic
average and exceptional record of extracurricular involvement will
be considered.
University of Missouri-Columbia
Curators Scholars Award: $3,500 per year. Top 5% of your high
school class rank and 28ACT/1240SAT.
Excellence Award: $2,000 per year. Top 25% of your high school
class rank and 27ACT/1200SAT.
Mizzou Scholars Award: Pays $10,000 per year to up to ten
entering freshmen. Missouri residents will be considered. Apply
by 12/1. Minimum 33 ACT (1450 SAT) is required to be
considered.
George C. Brooks Scholarship: $7,500 per year. Minority
students. Top 25% of your high school class rank, minimum 25
ACT or 1130 SAT.
Alumni Scholarship: $500-$5,000. Offered by the MU Alumni
Association. Information available at www.mizzou.com or by
calling 1.800.372.MUAA.
National Merit Achievement Scholars: $1,000-$2,000. For
National Merit Finalists who declare Mizzou as first choice.
College of Engineering: $2,000 per year. Automatic. 30 ACT
composite, 30 ACT math sub score and top 10% of graduating
class.
College of Engineering: $1,000 per year. Automatic. 28 ACT
composite, 28 ACT math sub score and top 15 % of graduating
class.
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources:
Automatic $1,000 per year. Curators Scholar Awards students
who are eligible for and who choose to major in the College of
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.
Other Departmental and Endowed Scholarships: Varying
amounts. To be considered, applicants must submit the
scholarship application by Dec. 1st priority date.
Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship: $10,000 per year. An additional
amount up to $6,000 for a study abroad experience is also
included. 27 ACT or higher required. Member of an underrepresented ethnic group
Diversity Award: $2,500. Recipients selected based upon high
school class rank, ACT or SAT, leadership. Member of an underrepresented ethnic group.
Transition Scholarship: $2,500. Recipients are selected based
upon high school class rank, ACT/SAT. Member of an underrepresented ethnic group. You must complete Summer Transition
Program.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
UMKC Trustees' Scholar Program: Awards: Years 1& 2 full
tuition/fees, full room/board, $500 books. Years 3 & 4 full
tuition/fees, $2,000 annually towards room and board at a location
of student's choice, plus $500 for books. In addition, scholars have
the opportunity to apply for paid internships that are estimated at
$6,800 annually. Eligibility (must meet two or more of the
following): 30 ACT composite, rank in the top 5% of class, 3.5 gpa
in 17 core high school curriculum. Not available for medical or
pharmacy students. Application and interview process.
UMKC Curators Award: $3,500 per year. Top 5% of high school
class rank and 28 ACT composite. Limited # of awards for the
medical program.
UMKC Chancellor's Scholar Award: $2,400 per year. Top 10%
class rank or 23 ACT composite. Not available for medical or
pharmacy students.
UMKC Undergraduate Award: $1,400 per year. Top 25% class
rank. Not available for medical or pharmacy students.
UMKC Talent Scholars Housing Award: $4,000 per year for
two years, applied toward residence hall charges. Top 10% class
rank. Demonstrate outstanding leadership ability. Must live in one
of the UMKC residence halls. Required additional application
materials. Not available for medical, dental and pharmacy students.
UMKC Housing Award: $2,000 per year for two years, applied
toward residence hall charges. Applicants must file the FAFSA by
March 1. Involvement in high school and community activities.
No available for medical or pharmacy students.
UMKC Blue and Gold Scholarship: $1,000 per year. Top 25%
of class rank or 21 ACT. Completion of FAFSA by March 1,
demonstrating financial need.
UMKC Student Council Award: $2,000 per year. High School
student council or student government involvement. Demonstrate
outstanding leadership ability. Required additional application
materials: Student Council recommendation form.
UMKC Legacy Alumni Scholarship: $1,000 per year. Top 20%
of high school class rank or 23 ACT composite. Parent(s) or
grandparent(s) alumni of UMKC.
UMKC Boys State and Girls State Scholarship: $1,000 per
year. Boys State or Girls State program experience. Top 10% of
high school class rank or 23 ACT composite score or demonstrate
outstanding leadership ability. Not available for medical and
pharmacy students. Required additional application materials:
Verification of participation form.
UMKC Inroads Scholarship: $2,500 per year. Member of the
Inroads Internship Program through high school. Top 10% class
rank or 23 ACT composite. Separate application.
UMKC Agapito Mendoza Scholarship: $500 per year. Hispanic,
top 25% of high school class rank or 23 ACT composite. Separate
application.
University of Missouri-Rolla:
UMR Excellence Scholarship: requires a 30 ACT/1410 SAT and
upper 5% class rank or 3.75 non-weighted gpa. $4,500 (includes
Curator's Scholar Award). Automatic consideration.
UMR Trustee's Scholarship: Requires 27 ACT/1300 SAT and
upper 10% class rank or 3.5 non-weighted gpa. $2,500-$4,000
(includes Curator's Scholar Award) Automatic consideration.
UMR Missouri Miner Scholarship: Requires 24ACT/1180 SAT
and upper 20% class rank or 3.5 non-weighted gpa. $1,000$2,000. Automatic consideration.
UMR Chancellor's Scholarship: Missouri residents with a ACT
of 30 or above and in the upper 10% of their high school grad.
class. Scholarship package of $12,000 per year including Bright
Flight. Deadline: Nov. 1. Separate application required.
UMR Curators Scholarship: Missouri residents with ACT of 28
or above and in the top 5% of high school grad. class. $3,500 a
year. December 1 priority and Feb. 1 deadline.
UMR Minority Engineering and Science Program: Native
American, African American, Hispanic-American, entering
freshmen. Amount varies. MEP must be submitted by Dec. 31st.
Women in Engineering and Science: Scholarships for women in
engineering and sciences. Incoming freshmen. $500.
Athletic grants: Awards for outstanding athletes. Varies--contact
departments for specific qualifications. Amount varies.
ROTC Scholarships: Army and Air Force Scholarships. Contact
UMR's Military Science and Aerospace Studies Departments for
qualifications. Up to $16,000 per year.
National Merit Scholarships: Recognizes top finalists in the
National Merit Scholarship competition. $750-$2,000 per year.
Must list UMR as first choice.
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Academic Scholarship: $1,500, renewable. Competitive
scholarship for freshmen who rank in the top 25% of high school
class and score a 24 on the ACT/1090 SAT.
Chancellor's Scholarship: $5,000, renewable. Competitive
scholarship for freshmen who rank in top 10% of high school class
and score a 26 on the ACT/1170 SAT.
Curators' Scholarship: $7,000, renewable. Rank in upper 5% of
high school class, ACT of 28 or higher/ 1240 SAT.
Mark Twain Scholarship: $1,000, renewable. Competitive
scholarship for freshmen who rank in the top 35% of class, 23
ACT/1060 SAT and a core 3.0 gpa or higher.
University Scholarship: $2,000, renewable. Competitive
scholarship for freshmen who rank in top 25% of high school class,
23 ACT/ 1170 SAT.
Washington University
Washington University offers merit scholarships to talented and
promising applicants. Most recipients are those who score in the
top ranges of the SAT's or ACT's and are in the top 10% of their
high school class. Interested students can find out about these
scholarship opportunities at www.admissions.wustl.edu Academic
scholarships and fellowship programs are summarized below:
College of Arts and Sciences: Honorary Scholars Program:
Arthur Holly Compton Fellowship Program--up to three fulltuition fellowships with a $1,000 stipend in the physical sciences
and mathematics
George E. Mylonas Scholarship Program--up to four full-tuition
scholarships with a $1,000 stipend in the humanities
Florence Moog Fellowship Program--up to four full-tuition
fellowships with a $1,000 stipend in the biological sciences and
chemistry
Arnold J. Lien Scholarship Program--up to four full-tuition
scholarships with a $1,000 stipend in the social sciences
Liselotte Dieckmann Scholarship Program--Up to 16 halftuition scholarships in the College of Arts and Sciences
Howard Nemerov Writing Scholarship Program--Up to eight
$3,000 scholarships
J. Stephen Fossett Pathfinder Fellowship--Up to one full-tuition
fellowship with a research stipend
School of Architecture:
James Fitzgibbon Scholarships--One full-tuition scholarship with
a $1,000 stipend, up to five $6,000 scholarships
School of Art:
Conway/Proetz Scholarships--one full-tuition scholarship; up to
five $6,000 scholarships
Olin School of Business:
Dean's Scholarships in Business--One full-tuition scholarships;
up to five partial-tuition scholarships
School of Engineering and Applied Science: Engineering
Academic Fellowship Program:
Alexander S. Langsdorf Fellowships--Up to four full-tuition
fellowships
Calvin M. Woodward Fellowships--Up to 8 partial-tuition
fellowships, up to half-tuition each
James M. McKelvey Undergraduate Research Scholar
Program Up to 15 $8,000 research awards
Dean's International Awards Up to ten $2,500 awards
Arts and Sciences, Engineering:
Summer Scholars Program in Biology and Biomedical Research--Up to 20 scholars receive travel expenses within the US, living
expenses, and tuition for a 7-week on-campus stay during the
summer preceding their freshman year
All Schools:
Entrepreneurial Scholars Program--Up to eight $3,000
scholarships
John B. Ervin Scholars Program (Early decision I and reg.
decision)--Multiple partial- and full-tuition scholarships with a
$2,500 stipend
Friends of Music Scholars Program--Up to three $2,500
scholarships and full waiver of fees for music lessons
Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program--Multiple partial- and fulltuition scholarships with a $2,500 stipend
Webster University
Academic Scholarship $3,000-$12,000. Awarded to freshmen
with a minimum 3.0 gpa and 23 ACT. Actual amount based on
comparative index.
Daniel Webster Scholarship Full tuition. Competitive freshmen
award. Applicants must have two of the following: a 3.8 gpa, 29
ACT or 1900 SAT composite, rank in the top 10% of their class.
Competition is held on campus in February. Separate application
is required. Deadline: 1/11/08.
Leadership Scholarship $2,000. Competitive award. Applicants
must have at least a 3.3gpa and a 24 ACT or 1600 SAT. Awards
based on extracurricular involvement and leadership. Separate
application is required. Application deadline: 2/15/08.
Boys/Girls State Scholarship $1,000. Awarded to incoming
freshmen who have participated in Boys or Girls State and have a
3.0 gpa and 22 ACT or 1530 SAT composite. Separate application
is required. Deadline: 2/15/08.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Fund for
Minority Students $1,000-$2,000. Awarded to a full-time or
part-time minority candidate with financial need. Applicants must
have at least a 3.3 gpa. Separate application required. Deadline:
2/15/08.
Departmental Scholarships $1,000-$2,000. Awarded to degreeseeking undergrads majoring in Arts and Sciences, Education, Art,
Music or Theater. Applicants must have a 3.0 gpa. No application
required.
High School Recognition Scholarship Program $12,000.
Students from Rockwood school district are eligible to be
considered for special scholarships recognizing academic and
extracurricular achievement in their high school. Minimum
criteria: 3.6 gpa, rank in the top 20% of your class. Minimum 24
on the ACT or 1600 on the SAT. Two will be awarded this year to
students from Rockwood. Separate application required.
Deadline: 2/15/08.
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Westminster College
Churchill Scholarship: $10,000-$15,000 per year. Criteria: 29
ACT or 1920 SAT. minimum 3.5 gpa and leadership.
Trustee's Scholarship: $8,000-$9,000 per year. Criteria: 27 ACT
or 1820 SAT. minimum 3.0 gpa and leadership
President's Scholarship: $6,500-$7,500 per year. Criteria: 25
ACT or 1700 SAT. minimum 3.0 gpa and leadership
Dean's Scholarship: $5,500-$6,500 per year. Criteria: 23 ACT or
1590 SAT. minimum 3.0 gpa and leadership
Founder's Scholarship: $3,000-$4,000 per year. Criteria: 21
ACT or 1500 SAT. minimum 2.75 gpa and leadership
William Jewell College
Jewell Scholarship $11,000-full tuition. Awarded based on
material submitted and participation in Scholar Recognition Day
activities. 27 ACT or 1220 SAT and 3.5 gpa or top 10% class
rank.
Oxbridge Honors Scholarship $11,000. Requires admission to
the Oxbridge Honors Program, which typically requires a 3.75 gpa,
top 10% class rank, 28 ACT/1260 SAT and an interview.
Presidential ($10,000), Dean's ($8,500), Trustees' ($7,000), and
Faculty ($5,500) Scholarships Available for student who present
academic credentials that meet or exceed the following profile:
high school gpa of 3.0 and class rank of top 30% and ACT
composite of 23 or 1070 SAT. Actual scholarship value will be
determined by overall academic achievement as evidence by sixth-
semester high school GPA as well as rank and test scores.
Additional scholarships ranging up to full tuition are available
in a variety of areas: athletic, debate, journalism, music,
theatre, Heritage and Christian-related Vocation.
William Woods University
LEAD Program: $5,000. This program encourages active student
involvement in university life beyond the classroom. Applicants
must sign a commitment to participate in LEAD activities
throughout the year.
Theresa and Bernie Vonderschmitt Saddle Seat Scholarship
and WorkShip: 100% of room, board, tuition, fees and textbooks.
For majors in Equestrian Science and who participate in a
workship program under the direction of faculty members for 250
hours per semester.
Amy Shelton McNutt Scholarship (1): 75% of tuition, room and
board. 31ACT/1380 SAT and minimum 3.85 gpa and
demonstrated qualities of leadership and service.
WWU Merit Scholarship: $11,800-$14,300. National Merit
Finalists.
Distinguished Scholar $11,800-$14,300. 30 ACT/1340SAT and
minimum 3.85 gpa with demonstrated leadership and service.
Competitive.
Honors Scholar $8,500-$11,000. 28 ACT/1260 SAT or a
minimum 3.6 gpa and who agree to participate in the WWU
Honors Program. Competitive.
Presidential Scholar: $7,500-$11,000. 27 ACT/1220 SAT and 3.5
pga with demonstrated leadership and service.
Disciples of Christ Grant: Half Tuition. Applicants with a parent
who is a ordained minister in good standing in the Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ) are eligible.
Academic Excellence: ranging from $2,000-$5,000.
Automatically awarded based upon ACT/SAT scores (minimum
23ACT/1070 SAT and top 30% of high school class rank.)
Departmental Awards: $1,000-$5,000. For applicants who major
in Biology, Communications, Equestrian Science, Graphic Art
(Design), Human Performance (Athletic Training, Exercise
Science, Sports Management), Performing Arts (Theater) and
Studio Art. Contact department.
Christian Church Award: $1,500. Automatically awarded to
applicants who are members of the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ) and who submit a letter of recommendation from their
minister.
Legacy Award: $1,000. Automatically awarded to siblings who
concurrently attend William Woods University or dependent
children of WWU grads.
Athletic Award: varies. Students who demonstrate talent and
skills in the areas of women's basketball, cross country, golf,
soccer, softball or volleyball and men's baseball, cross country,
golf, soccer or volleyball may apply for this award.
Scholar Athlete Award: varies. This award may be offered to an
athlete who has a 27+ ACT or 1220+ SAT.