Missouri State University Springfield Campus

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Scholarships for Entering Freshmen

The following is a summary of scholarship programs for entering students who enroll full-time at the Springfield campus. Unless otherwise noted, scholarships cannot be combined and are only renewable for up to three additional years (eight semesters total.)

To qualify for scholarships, you must first apply and be accepted for admission. Application forms are available on-line at http://www.missouristate.edu/apply.htm, from the Missouri State Office of Admissions, and also from Missouri high schools. Your application must be received by the deadline specified for each scholarship description for consideration. In general the application deadline for fall applicants is MARCH 1, and the deadline for spring applicants is OCTOBER 1. You must also meet the specific requirements outlined below.

If, after you apply, your ACT/SAT score, class rank, and/or GPA changes, you may be considered for other scholarships. However, the February ACT is the last score accepted for freshman scholarships (excluding the Presidential and the Centennial which use an earlier date). 

Class percentile or GPA is based on the 6th or 7th semester, whichever is higher. Missouri State gladly accepts weighted averages as consideration for scholarships. Students must have a diploma from a high school accredited by the state education agency, a regional accrediting association or a homeschool diploma with the 17 unit core curriculum requirement established by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Students admitted as exceptions to the high school core curriculum requirement may not receive scholarships unless approved by the Scholarship Committee. For additional information regarding Missouri State Scholarship Policies see: General Information

Scholarship ACT / SAT
equivalency
  Class Rank   GPA / 4.0 Scale
Presidential 30 + / 1340* AND Top 10%  OR  3.90 or higher
Board of Governors 28 + / 1260* AND Top 10%  OR 3.90 or higher
Academic** 26 + / 1190* AND Top 20%  OR 3.70 or higher
Recognition 24 or 25 / 1110* AND Top 10%  OR 3.90 or high

* SAT score reflects the sum of the Critical Reading and Math portions of the SAT only.
** Also available to students ranked first or second in their high school graduating class after the 6th or 7th semester.

 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Value: Required student fees (for up to 18 hours per semester) and on campus housing for up to eight semesters (current value is approximately $13,000 per year for Missouri residents). Non-Missouri residents will also receive a full waiver of non-resident fees. Total current value is over $18,000 per year for non-residents.
Number available:
40
Selection criteria: Top 10 percent of class (or 3.90 GPA on a 4.00 scale)  combined with a minimum ACT of 30 (or SAT of 1340*) to apply, interview for final selection.
Renewal criteria: Complete 30 Missouri State credit hours each academic year with a 3.50 cumulative Missouri State grade point average. Participate in two public affairs activities each year.
Application: Complete the Missouri State Presidential Scholarship Application and apply for admission by January 15. The December ACT is the last score accepted for consideration.



BOARD OF GOVERNORS SCHOLARSHIP

Value: $5,952 per year (A flat amount based on basic required fees for 32 credit hours at the resident rate). Non-Missouri residents will also receive a full waiver of non-resident fees. Total current value is over $11,000 per year for non-residents.
Number available: Unlimited
Selection criteria: Top 10 percent of class (or 3.90 GPA on a 4.00 scale) combined with a minimum ACT of 28 (or SAT of 1260*) or International Baccalaureate diploma recipient.
Renewal criteria: Complete 30 Missouri State credit hours each academic year with a 3.50 cumulative Missouri State grade point average. Participate in at least two public affairs activities each year.
Application: Apply for admission by March 1.

 

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

Value: $2,250 per year for Missouri residents. Non-Missouri residents will also receive a full waiver of non-resident fees. Total current value is approximately $7,530 per year for non-residents.
Number available: Unlimited
Selection criteria: Top 20 percent of class (or 3.70 GPA on a 4.00 scale) combined with a minimum ACT of 26 (or SAT of 1190*) or rank first or second in graduating class.
Renewal criteria: Complete 30 Missouri State credit hours each academic year with a 3.40 cumulative Missouri State grade point average.
Application: Apply for admission by March 1.
Note: This award is not available to recipients of the above scholarships.


RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIP

Value: $1,125 per year for Missouri residents. Non-Missouri residents will also receive a full waiver of non-resident fees. Total current value approximately $6,400 per year for non-residents.
Number available: Unlimited
Selection criteria: Top 10 percent of class (or 3.90 GPA on a 4.00 scale) combined with a minimum ACT score of 24 (or SAT of 1110*).
Renewal criteria: Complete 30 Missouri State credit hours each academic year with a 3.30 cumulative Missouri State grade point average.
Application: Apply for admission by March 1.
Note: This award is not available to recipients of the above scholarships.

 

MISSOURI STATE ADVANTAGE SCHOLARSHIP

Value: $1,000
Number available: Unlimited
Selection criteria: Awarded to entering freshmen who completed six or more credit hours through the Missouri State University dual credit program with a cumulative MSU grade point average of 3.00 or higher.  Cannot be combined with the above scholarships or other MSU scholarships with a value of $1,000 or more.
Renewal criteria: This scholarship is renewed for one year (i.e., for the sophomore year) for students who complete 30 credit hours at MSU during their first year with a cumulative MSU grade point average of 3.00 or higher.
Application: Apply for admission by June 1 for the fall semester. No special application is required. The scholarship will be awarded automatically to qualified students after grades are posted for their final semester of dual credit enrollment.
   

OUT-OF-STATE FEE WAIVER/MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Value: A full waiver of non-resident fees (current value is approximately $5,280 annually).
Number Available: Unlimited
Selection criteria:
Non-resident entering freshmen must demonstrate one of the following: 24 minimum ACT (SAT of 1110*) or 3.70 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale or a class ranking in the top 20%.
Renewal criteria: Successfully complete 30 Missouri State credit hours each academic year with a 3.25 cumulative Missouri State grade point average.
Application: No application is required. Eligible students will be identified based on their admission application credentials. While there is no application deadline, students are encouraged to apply early to be considered for scholarships which do have deadlines.
Note: Qualified residents of Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska or North Dakota will receive the Midwest Student Exchange Award; other qualified non-residents will receive the Out-of-State Fee Stipend.

 

HUTCHENS/SGA CENTENNIAL LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP

Value: $1,250 per year or $2,500 for students with documented financial need.
Number available: 24
Criteria: Upper one-half of class (or 3.0 GPA on a 4.00 scale) combined with a minimum ACT score of 20 (SAT of 950*).
Renewal criteria: Complete 24 Missouri State credit hours with a 2.75 cumulative Missouri State grade point average; renewable for one year.
Application: Complete the Missouri State Centennial Leaders Scholarship Application (only available online) and apply for admission by December 1. Please complete FAFSA as soon after January 1, 2010, as possible.
Note: This award is not available to recipients of the Presidential or Board of Governors scholarships.

 

MISSOURI STATE PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

Value: Equal to the cost of full-time tuition and fees and a standard book allowance of $800 per year ($400 per semester) minus any gift aid received by the student.
Number available: Unlimited
Criteria: This innovative program will provide students from households with incomes below the poverty level with an institutional grant to supplement federal, state, institutional, and/or private grants and scholarships they may receive to ensure that the total gift aid will cover tuition and fees for full-time enrollment per year and a standard book allowance. A student must enroll full-time each semester.
Renewal criteria: Complete 24 or more Missouri State credit hours in the academic year with a cumulative Missouri State grade point average of 2.00 or higher and who continue to meet the need requirement.
Application: Students entering in the summer or fall semesters who submit a FAFSA by June 30 will automatically be considered. For students entering in the spring, the FAFSA must be filed by October 31. No special application is required.  We encourage students to submit the FAFSA online (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/).
See more details.

 

MISSOURI STATE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP 

Value: $1,000 per year
Number Available: Southwest Missouri high schools may recommend one student for every 100 graduates.
Criteria:
Nomination by counselor from the southwest district including schools in the following counties: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright.
Renewal criteria: Complete 30 Missouri State credit hours each academic year with a 3.25 cumulative Missouri State grade point average.
Application: Schools submit letters of nomination to the Financial Aid Office by May 1.

 

MISSOURI BOYS STATE LEADERSHIP AWARD

Value:$1,000
Number: 5
Criteria: Entering freshman must have both a solid academic record and a strong record of leadership and have participated in Missouri Boys State. 
Renewability: This award is non-renewable. 
Application: Students must apply for admission, submit the General Scholarship Application, and provide verification of Missouri Boys State attendance to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 1 of their senior year.
Note: This scholarship can be combined with other Missouri State awards and scholarships with the exception of the Presidential, Governors and Multicultural Leadership Scholarship.

 

MISSOURI GIRLS STATE LEADERSHIP AWARD

Value: $1,000
Number: 5
Criteria: Entering freshman must have both a solid academic record and a strong record of leadership and have participated in Missouri Girls State. 
Renewability: This award is non-renewable. 
Application:
Students must apply for admission, submit the General Scholarship Application, and provide verification of Missouri Girls State attendance to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 1 of their senior year.
Note: This scholarship can be combined with other Missouri State awards and scholarships with the exception of the Presidential, Governors and Multicultural Leadership Scholarship.

 

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY MOST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Value: $500
Number: 10
Criteria: Available to entering freshmen and transfer students whose families have participated in the MOST program, Missouri’s 529 College Savings Plan, with an account in the student’s name for a minimum of 5 years.  Students must also demonstrate financial need.  Awards will be given to the students with the greatest need.
Renewal Criteria: This award is non-renewable.
Application:
Students must apply for admission, submit the general scholarship application by March1, and complete a Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) by March 31. Students must also provide verification of participation in the MOST Program for at least
five years.
Note: This scholarship can be combined with other Missouri State awards and scholarships.

 

MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Value: Required student fees (in-state) for fall and spring semesters for up to 18 hours per semester (current value is approximately $6,256 annually).
Number available: 50
Criteria: Freshmen must rank in the upper one-half of their class (2.90 GPA on a 4.00 scale) and have demonstrated leadership in the minority community through involvement in school or community organizations.
Renewal criteria: Complete 24 Missouri State credit hours each academic year with a 2.75 cumulative Missouri State grade point average and participate in two multicultural activities annually.
Application: Complete the Missouri State Multicultural Leadership Scholarship Application and apply for admission by February 1.
Note: Can be combined with the Missouri State Leadership Scholarship, Hutchens/SGA Centennial Leaders Scholarship and Out-of -State Stipend programs.

 

CONTINUE THE TRADITION FEE WAIVER PROGRAM

Value: A full waiver of out-of-state fees (current value is approximately $5,280 annually).
Number Available: Unlimited
Selection criteria:
Student must be the child or grandchild of a Missouri State Alumnus
Renewal criteria: Complete 24 Missouri State credit hours each academic year with a 2.00 cumulative Missouri State grade point average.
Application: Apply for admission and submit the Continue the Tradition online application. While there is no application deadline, students are encouraged to apply early to be considered for scholarships which do have deadlines.
Note: Cannot be combined with other Out-of-State Fee Waiver programs. Students classified as non-residents for fee purposes may not receive the Continue the Tradition Fee Waiver and a University scholarship at the non-resident rate.

 

MISSOURI HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP (BRIGHT FLIGHT)

Value: $2,000 per year from the state of Missouri.
Criteria: ACT or SAT score in the top three percent of Missouri students.
Renewal criteria: Enroll full-time, maintain satisfactory academic progress and maintain a 2.50 cumulative Missouri State grade point average.
Application: Contact your high school counselor or the Missouri Department of Higher Education at (800) 473-6757. The June ACT is the last score accepted for this award and must be submitted by July 31.

General Scholarships

Unless directed to a specific application and/or deadline date, please complete the Missouri State General Scholarship Application by the March 1 deadline to apply for the following scholarships. 

In order to be considered for many of the scholarships offered by the University, you should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than  March 31 each year. Scholarships requiring the FAFSA are indicated by an asterisk(*).   

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Aaron's Automotive Products/C.R. Wehr, Jr. Scholarship Award
Student must be a full-time employee or a dependent of a full-time employee of Aaron's Automotive Products. Contact Aaron's Automotive for more information.

 Alice Graves Lind Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from a Springfield public school ranking in the top 15% of graduating class with financial need.

Alumni Scholarship - see "Continue the Tradition"

American Postal Workers Union Award
Student must submit a research paper based on the struggle of the American Postal Workers Union and/or the Organized Labor Movement. Mail submissions by April 1 to: Scholarship Contest, M.P.O. Box 872, Springfield, MO 65801.

Anna B. Jefferson Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be a junior or senior who demonstrates satisfactory scholarship and financial need.

Ava Class of 1925 Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman from Ava High School. Contact the high school counselor for information.

B. Frank and Ora Dale Ryan Gillette Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from Ash Grove High School with financial need. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Barbara and Mike Ingram Endowed Scholarship
Student must be a graduate of Parkview High School in Springfield, Missouri. Preference will be given to a student who is the first in his/her family to attend college. Consideration will be given to a student who demonstrates the potential for college success, leadership qualities and evidence of strong motivation. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester, demonstrate financial need, and be Pell-Grant eligible. In addition, they must not be receiving institutional merit-based or athletic scholarships.

Basil Boritzki Academic Achievement Scholarship
Student must be an active member of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity. Recipient must be enrolled full-time and maintain satisfactory academic progress to renew. Contact the Missouri State Office of Greek Life for information.

Bernice Gabriel Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshmen ranked in the upper 20 percent of their class and have a minimum ACT of 26. Financial need is required.

BiGALA Scholarship
Student must be a member of BiGALA. Student will be selected with regard to high school performance, college potential as indicated by aptitude tests and to leadership qualities. Contact the BiGALA organization for more information.

Bill and Virginia Ralls Darr Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman from Southern Reynolds County High School. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Bowler Family Memorial Scholarship
Student must be a graduate from a Springfield, Missouri high school. First preference will be given to graduates of Glendale High School, second to graduates of Kickapoo High School, and third to graduates of Central High School. Preference will be given to an individual that works to provide supplemental income for schooling throughout his/her college career. Consideration will be given to high school performance, college potential and leadership qualities. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester, demonstrate financial need, and be Pell-Grant eligible. In addition, they must not be receiving institutional merit-based or athletic scholarships.

C. Wallace Walter Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be enrolled in 15 hours each semester with a 2.5 cumulative GPA and financial need.

Carol D. Jones Endowed Scholarship Fund
Consideration will be given to a student who demonstrates high school performance, college potential, leadership qualities and evidence of strong motivation. Preference will be given to a student who is the first in his/her family to attend college, has financial need and is a parent and/or to a student who transfers from Ozarks Technical Community College. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester.

Centennial Legacy Leadership Scholarship
Student must be an undergraduate student who is a child, grandchild, step-child or step-grandchild of a Missouri State University graduate. Consideration for incoming freshmen is given to high school performance, college potential as indicated by aptitude tests, to campus and community involvement, and to leadership qualities as attested by teachers and adults in the community with whom the student has worked.  When awarded at the sophomore level or higher, the student must show evidence of continued campus and community involvement and have maintained an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  Recipients must be enrolled in 12 hours each semester.

Central High School Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman from Springfield Central High School who ranks in the upper 20 percent of the class. Recipient must maintain satisfactory academic progress to renew. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Clinton and Leta Reed Scholarship*
Student must be a full-time junior or senior with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and financial need.    

Cynthia R. Black Webster County Leadership Scholarship
Student must be a graduate of Marshfield High School with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70, and demonstrate public affairs leadership by actively participating in school, community, and or church activities. First preference given to a junior level transfer student.   

Dannyale Denise Gaines Alpha Kappa Alpha Memorial Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman who is an African American woman graduating from a Springfield, MO high school or a Blue Springs high school in Kansas City, MO. Applicants must show a strong involvement in school and community activities. Contact Alpha Kappa Alpha for more information. 

Dollie Jones Bittenbender Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman from Pleasant Hope High School who ranks in the top 10 percent of the class. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Duane G. and 'Lyn Meyer Scholarship* 
Student must be an entering freshman with outstanding academic performance.

E. R. Smith Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from Dadeville High School with financial need. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Elsie L. Plaster Endowed Scholarship Fund
First preference will be given to graduates of Neosho High School in Neosho, Missouri, second to graduates of other Newton County high schools, and third to graduates state wide. Consideration will be given to high school leadership and citizenship qualities as well as participation in any and all extracurricular activities. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester.

Evans and Aleene McReynolds Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be enrolled full-time with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and financial need.

Evelyn A. Porter Scholarship*
Student must be enrolled full-time with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and financial need. 

Floyd M. and Bertha E. Holt Scholarship*
Student must be a senior with a 2.5 cumulative GPA and financial need.

Fran and Cliff Whipple Scholarship
Student will be selected with the following considerations: first preference given for a non-traditional female student, second preference given for a female student of American Indian ancestry. Complete the Multicultural Leadership Application and return to the Multicultural Student Services Office by February 1.

Gib & Julia Adkins, Jr. Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman Lebanon High School selected with regard to high school performance, college potential, and leadership qualities. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Grace Gardner Endowed Scholarship
Student must be participating in an approved study away program. Recipient must have a minimum 3.75 GPA on 60 credit hours earned at Missouri State University and have an expected family contribution of $5,000 or less, determined by the FAFSA. Students who meet the eligibility criteria must request consideration from the Study Away office by May 1 when applying for fall study abroad opportunities and September 1 when applying for spring study abroad opportunities.

Greek Scholarship
Student must be a full-time sophomore or above who is an active member of the Missouri State Greek community with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Contact the Missouri State Office of Greek Life for information.

Homer and Dorothy Mace Kesterson Scholarship
Student must be a full-time junior or above majoring in biology, educational administration, English, mathematics or modern and classical languages. Recipient must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA in his/her major.

Honors Scholarship
Student must be a full-time senior for the fall semester with a 3.4 cumulative GPA and at least 60 hours completed at Missouri State.  Recipient must demonstrate leadership in extracurricular activities.  Complete the Honors Scholarship Application and return to the Financial Aid Office by  March 1.

Hutchens Industries Scholarship*
Student must be a dependent child of a Hutchens Industries employee with financial need. Contact the Personnel Office at Hutchens Industries for information.

International Students Activity Scholarship
Student must be an active member of the Association of International Students. Recipients are selected on the basis of their GPA and participation in intercultural activities. Complete the ISA Scholarship Application and return to International Student Services, Carrington Hall, Room 302.

Jack F. Moore/IBEW Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman and a son or daughter of an 11th District IBEW member. Complete the IBEW Scholarship Application and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by June 1.

James E. Bane Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman with financial need.

Jean Freeman Memorial Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman from the Ozarks region with financial need. Preference is given to minority students. Recipient must maintain a 2.2 GPA to renew. Complete the Multicultural Leadership Application and return to the Multicultural Student Services Office by February 1.

Jerry Fortner Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be in good standing and have financial need.

Jessie M. Ross Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be enrolled full-time with financial need and may not receive other academic scholarships.

Jim Ferguson Scholarship 
Student must be an entering freshman African American.  Preference is given to graduates of Springfield high schools. Recipient must maintain satisfactory academic progress to renew. Complete the Ferguson Scholarship Application and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 1.

John and Fredna Mahaffey Operation Promise Scholarship Program
Awards will be made to veterans disabled since September 11, 2001 which was caused by a service-connected injury that resulted in a physical disability. Recipients must be enrolled as a full time student and in good standing as an undergraduate degree seeking student with the University. Complete the John and Fredna Mahaffey Operation Scholarship Program and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by May 1 to receive priority consideration.

John Parker and Mildred Coats Parker Scholarship
Student must be a graduate of Mountain Grove High School with a 3.0 GPA.

Joseph N. Boyce/Wall Street Journal Public Affairs Scholarship
Student must be a full-time junior or senior in good academic standing with a record of service and leadership. Complete the Joseph Boyce Application and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 1.

KY3 Broadcast Scholarship
Student must be a resident of Missouri or Arkansas, enrolled in a broadcasting curriculum full-time with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Contact KY3 for application materials.

Lebanon Alumni Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from Lebanon High School with financial need. Contact the high school counselor for information.

License Plate Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshmen and rank in the upper 20 percent of their class with a minimum ACT of 26.  Financial need is required.  

Lucy E. Smith Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from Greenfield High School with financial need. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Mahala Denney Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman. Preference given to graduates of Seymour High School. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Margaret Bowles-State Farm Insurance Companies Scholarship*
Student must have financial need.

Mighty Mites Scholarship
Student must be a sophomore or above with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Recipient must work with the Mighty Mites Youth Football Program for about seven weeks beginning on Labor Day, at approximately 18-20 hours per week. Recipient must demonstrate adequate performance of duties for the Mighty Mites Program and a satisfactory academic record to renew. The scholarship will cover up to 30 credit hours and books for a full academic year. Complete the Mighty Mites Application and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 31.

Missouri State Alumni/St. Louis Leadership Scholarship Fund
Student must be from the St. Louis area, including residents of St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties. When awarded to an incoming freshman, consideration will be given to high school performance, college potential, leadership qualities and evidence of strong motivation. When awarded to a transfer student, the student must have achieved an overall 2.75 GPA. Preference will be given to a student with at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale who scored a 26 or higher on the ACT. Recipient must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester. Financial need is considered.

Missouri State Dames/Vi Pollard Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be an upperclassman who demonstrates academic promise and financial need. Preference is given to a single parent returning to school after an extended absence. 

Morton-Wilson Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman with financial need.

Nora Spurlock Parker Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman from Mountain Grove High School with a 3.0 GPA. 

Norman M. Spiva Scholarship* 
Student must be an entering freshman with financial need.

Ora Dale Ryan Gillette Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from a Springfield public school with financial need.

O'Sullivan/Tandy Corporation Scholarship
Student must be a dependent child or grandchild of an employee of a division of the Tandy Corporation. Complete the O'Sullivan/Tandy Scholarship Application and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 31.

Paul D. and Marian F. Minick Scholarship*
Student must graduate in the top 15 percent of their high school class with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

Peggy Bane Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman with financial need.

Pepsi-Cola Public Affairs Award
Student must be full-time and have completed 45 hours with a 3.25 cumulative GPA. Recipient must demonstrate a record of service and leadership. Complete the Pepsi-Cola Public Affairs Award Application and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 1.

Phi Eta Sigma/Scott Mathis Memorial Scholarship
Student must be a sophomore or above who is an active member of Phi Eta Sigma. Recipient must have a 3.5 GPA for the freshman year. Contact the Phi Eta Sigma advisor for information.

Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship
Students must be full-time junior or senior Phi Kappa Phi members. Contact Phi Kappa Phi for information.

Pleasant View Scholarship Award
Student must be a graduate from Hillcrest High School in Springfield, MO and a former student of Pleasant View Elementary or Junior High in Springfield, MO. Contact high school counselor for more information.

Ray and Susie Forsythe Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman from Cabool High School with a 3.25 GPA. Preference is given to a business major. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Ray Edwards/IBEW Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman and a son or daughter of an 11th District IBEW member. Complete the IBEW Scholarship Application and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by June 1.

Richard D. Houk Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from Greenwood Laboratory School. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Robert B. Noble Scholarship
Preference is given to a dependent of a Noble Communications employee or a student majoring in advertising, culinary arts, visual arts, performing arts or communications. Complete the Robert Noble Application and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 31.

Robert Lee Scott Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be upperclassmen with academic promise and financial need. 

Roma and Edna Durington Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from Buffalo High School with financial need. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Rosemary Frankenberger Scholarship*
Student must have an overall GPA of 3.0 and financial need.

Roy Ellis Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from a southwest Missouri high school with financial need.

Sarah Bickel Leadership Scholarship
Student must be a full-time junior or senior who demonstrates leadership and involvement in student organizations and activities.  Recipient must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.  Contact the Missouri State Dean of Students Office, PSU 405 for an application.

Sigma Chi Founders Fund
Student must be an active Eta Kappa Chapter member enrolled in 15 hours with a 2.25 cumulative GPA. Contact Sigma Chi Fraternity for information.

Sigma Pi Scholastic Leadership Scholarship
Student must be a member of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity. Recipient must be a full-time sophomore or above with a 2.75 cumulative GPA. Contact Sigma Pi Fraternity for information.

Sports Shake/Lake Country Soccer Scholarship 
Student must be an entering freshman from a Springfield high school who participated in varsity soccer. Complete the Sports Shake Scholarship Application and return the application along with a letter of recommendation from student's soccer coach or principal certifying the participation and number of years in varsity soccer to the Office of Student Financial Aid by May 31.

Springfield Business and Professional Women's Club Scholarship*
Student must be a full-time junior or senior with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to women who demonstrate financial need.

Springfield Rotary Club Scholarship*
Student must be a full-time junior or senior with a 3.5 cumulative GPA and financial need. Recipient must be a Greene County resident majoring in a service related field.

Student Government Association Leadership Scholarship
Student must be enrolled full-time and have completed at least 12 hours at Missouri State with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Recipient must hold an elected or appointed position in SGA, an SGA committee, or other recognized campus organization. Complete the SGA Leadership Application and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by May 1.

Terry Lynn Washam Memorial Scholarship* 
Student must be an entering freshman from a Lawrence County high school with financial need. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Tolerance Advocacy Scholarship
Student must have demonstrated a commitment to promote tolerance on campus or in the community.  Recipient must have completed 24 hours with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.  Submit an essay describing participation in organizations or events which promote diversity to Multicultural Student Services by March 1.

Tom Chaney Memorial Scholarship (for graduates of Clever High School)
Student must be an entering freshman from Clever High School or its successor Christian County High School. First preference is given to a music education or performance major. Second preference is given to a student enrolled in at least one course in the music department per semester.

Traveling Men's Booster Club Scholarship*
Student must demonstrate satisfactory scholarship and financial need. 

Warren "Pete" C. Rauch Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from Monett High School with financial need. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Wayne Allee Memorial Scholarship
Student must be an entering freshman from Camden County High School in Stoutland, MO. Contact the high school counselor for information.

Wayne and Melba Miller Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from Fair Play High School with financial need. Contact the high school counselor for information.

White River Valley Electric Trust Scholarship
Student must be resident of the White River Valley Electric Cooperative service territory. Contact the White River Valley Electric Cooperative for information. Deadline - May 1.

Wilda F. Looney Residence Life Leadership Scholarship
Student must be a full-time undergraduate living in a university residential facility. Recipient must have completed at least 12 hours at Missouri State with a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Contact the Residence Life and Services Office in Hammons House (417) 836-5536 for information.

William Duke Hiett Memorial Scholarship* 
Student must be an entering freshman from Houston High School with financial need. Contact the high school counselor for information.

William Elmer Ryan Memorial Scholarship*
Student must be an entering freshman from a Springfield public school ranking in the top 15% of graduating class with financial need.

William G. and Retha S. Baker Scholarship*
Student must graduate in the upper one-third of the class from an Ozark County high school. Recipient must demonstrate citizenship and financial need. Contact the high school counselor for information.

*Indicates that student must have a FAFSA on file by March 31st to be considered for this award.

 

Departmental Scholarships

The scholarships listed on the following departmental pages are available to currently enrolled students, incoming freshmen and transfer students.  These awards are made possible by donor contributions to the Missouri State Foundation.
College of Arts and Letters
         Art and Design
         Communication
         English
         Media, Journalism and Film
         Modern and Classical Languages
         Music
         Theatre and Dance
College of Business Administration
         Accountancy, School of
         Computer Information Systems        
         Finance and General Business        
         Industrial Management
         Management
         Marketing
 
College of Education
         Counseling
         Early Childhood and Family Development
         Educational Administration
         Library Science
         Teacher Education
 
College of Humanities and Public Affairs
         African American Studies
         Antiquities
         Asian Studies
         Defense and Strategic Studies
         Economics
         Gender Studies
         History
         Latin American Studies
         Middle Eastern Studies
         Military Science
         Native American Studies
         Philosophy
         Political Science
         Religious Studies
         Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
         Agriculture
         Hospitality Restaurant Administration
         Biology
         Chemistry
         Computer Science
         Environmental Sciences and Policy
         Fashion and Interior Design
         Geography, Geology and Planning
         Mathematics
         Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science
Continuing Education and the Extended University
         Non-Traditional Student Scholarships