Missouri CollegesThe list below, arranged alphabetically by schools, is given to us by the colleges. 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 production.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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 University of Science and Technology:

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.

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)

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.

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).

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 under-represented ethnic group

Diversity Award: $2,500. Recipients selected based upon high school class rank, ACT or SAT, leadership. Member of an under-represented ethnic group.

Transition Scholarship: $2,500. Recipients are selected based upon high school class rank, ACT/SAT. Member of an under-represented 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-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 full-tuition 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 half-tuition 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 full-tuition 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 degree-seeking 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.

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.