BRADLEY UNIVERSITY

AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$1,000.

Criteria:

• First-time student at Bradley University.
• Completed minimum of 24 semester hours of transferable work from an accredited two-year community college.
• Minimum community college GPA of 3.00.
• Formal admission as a full-time transfer student.

Required Documents:

• No application necessary; awarded automatically at time of admission.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Bradley University
Phone: 800-447-6460

Renewing Criteria:
Renewable if 3.00 GPA and full-time status are maintained.

Deadline:
May 1.

PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
20 scholarships awarded annually.

Value:
$2,000.

Criteria:

• First-time student at Bradley University.
• Member of Phi Theta Kappa.
• Completed last 12 semester hours of transferable work from an accredited two-year community college.
• Formal admission as a full-time transfer student.
• Scholarship replaces the automatic scholarship.

Renewing Criteria:
Renewable if 3.00 GPA and full-time status are maintained.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Bradley University
Phone: 800-447-6460

Deadline:
May 1.

COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$3,500.

Criteria:

• Completed minimum of 45 semester hours of transferable work, and last 24 from an accredited two year community college.
• Minimum community college GPA of 3.25.
• Formal admission as a full-time transfer student.
• First-time student at Bradley University.
• Scholarship replaces the automatic scholarship.

Required Documents:

• Three letters of recommendation (by May 1 deadline).

Renewing Criteria:
Renewable if 3.00 GPA and full-time status are maintained.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Bradley University
Phone: 800-447-6460

Deadline:
May 1.

CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Number of Potential Recipients:
150 new students, based on earliest admission date.

Value:
$750 per semester, to be used for payment of university fees, non-resident fees, campus housing, and meal plan costs.

Criteria:

• Undergraduate students who have never before attended Central Missouri State University.
• At least 24 semester credit hours earned the previous school year (with a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.25 or higher) at an accredited four-year or two-year, public or private college or university.
• Recipient of Transfer Student Scholarship may not receive Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship also.

Renewing Criteria:
Automatically renewed for recipients who earn at least 24 undergraduate credit hours per year at Central Missouri State University with a 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA. This scholarship may be received for a maximum of six semesters.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Central Missouri Scholarship Office
Phone: 660-543-4541

Deadline:
October 1 for spring term and March 1 for fall term.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Maximum of 25, based on earliest admission date.

Value:
$1,000 per semester, to be used only for the payment of university fees, non-resident fees, campus housing, and meal plan costs.

Criteria:

• Undergraduate students who have never before attended Central Missouri State University.
• At least 24 semester credit hours earned the previous school year (with a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.25 or higher) at an accredited four-year or two-year, public or private college or university.
• Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing (documentation required).
• Recipient of Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship may not receive Transfer Student Scholarship also.

Renewing Criteria:
Automatically renewed for recipients who earn at least 24 undergraduate credit hours per year at Central Missouri State University with a 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA. This scholarship may be received for a maximum of six semesters.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Central Missouri Scholarship Office
Phone: 660-543-4541

Deadline:
October 1 for spring term and March 1 for fall term.

CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$3,250.

Criteria:

• Transfer student with at least 28 semester hours.
• Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA.

Renewing Criteria:
See the Financial Assistance Office at Culver-Stockton.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Culver Stockton
Phone: 800-537-1883

Deadline:
None given.

DRURY COLLEGE

ACADEMIC HONOR SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
Ranges from $1,500 to $3,500.

Criteria:

• Based on cumulative transfer GPA. For specific details contact the Financial Aid Office at Drury College.

Renewing Criteria:
Maintain at least a 3.00 GPA for remaining years.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Drury College
Phone: 800-922-2274

Deadline:
None given.

EVANGEL COLLEGE

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$2,000.

Criteria:

• Qualification based on point system using combination of cumulative transfer GPA and ACT score.
• Minimum of 30 transferable hours.

Renewing Criteria:
Renewable if student maintains 3.60 GPA.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Evangel College
800-EVANGEL

Deadline:
None given.

Information same as Presidential Scholarship, except value is $1,500. To renew, student must maintain a 3.40 GPA.

Information same as Presidential Scholarship, except value is $1,000. To renew, student must maintain a 3.20 GPA.

HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
20% of the annual cost of tuition. 20% from the cost of room and board for residential students.

Criteria:

• Transfer directly to Hannibal-LaGrange.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher after one year of full-time enrollment at another institution.
• Transfer students with a higher GPA may choose an Academic Scholarship, which could give a higher percentage of benefits.

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is renewable based on full-time enrollment and maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at the end of each semester.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Hannibal-LaGrange
Phone: 573-221-3675, Extension 279

Deadline:
May 1.

LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
Varies.

Criteria:

• Transfer student enrolled full time at Lindenwood University.

Renewing Criteria:
See the Financial Assistance Office at Lindenwood University.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Lindenwood University
636-949-4949

Deadline:
None given.

PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP

Same as Academic Achievement Scholarship, except transfer students must also be active Phi Theta Kappa members.

MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY

OUTSTANDING TRANSFER AWARD

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
Varies.

Criteria:

• Completed minimum of 12 hours at Maryville.
• Attending college full-time the preceding semester with a cumulative 3.00 GPA in transferable course work.

Renewing Criteria:
See the Financial Aid Office at Maryville University for details.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Maryville University
Phone: 800-621-9855

Deadline:
None given.

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$800.

Criteria:

• Completed minimum of 55 credit hours from community college with a 3.25 GPA.
• Complete 12 hours each semester at Missouri Southern State College.

Renewing Criteria:
Renewable if the student earns a 2.50 GPA the first semester and a 3.00 each semester thereafter.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Missouri Southern State College
Phone: 800-606-6772.

Deadline:
None given.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
Scholarship covers in-state tuition/fees per semester based on 12 hours.

Criteria:

• Completed 60 hours at a community college.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.
• Full-time student entering Missouri Southern State College for the first time.
• Must be used in the student's first four regular semesters (excluding summer sessions) of full-time attendance (semesters need not be consecutive).

Renewing Criteria:
The student must maintain a 3.50 or above cumulative GPA to remain eligible.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Missouri Southern State College
Phone: 800-606-6772

Deadline:
None given.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
Scholarship covers one-half in-state tuition/fees per semester based on 12 credit hours.

Criteria:

• Completed 60 hours at a community college with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
• Full-time student entering Missouri Southern State College for the first time.
• Must be used in the student's first four regular semesters (excluding summer sessions) of full-time attendance (semesters need not be consecutive).

Renewing Criteria:
The student must maintain a 3.00 or higher cumulative GPA to remain eligible.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Missouri Southern State College
Phone: 800-606-6772

Deadline:
None given.

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (Formerly known as Southeast Missouri State University)

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
40 (two per community college).

Value:
$1,500.

Criteria:
Presidents of Missouri public community colleges may each nominate two students to receive this scholarship. See selection criteria transfer page for details.

Renewing Criteria:
Automatically renewed for students who complete 30 hours at Missouri State University with a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA.

How to Apply:
To obtain application for the president's recommendation, contact:

Cassandra Samson, Scholarship Coordinator
St. Charles Community College Financial Assistance Office
Administration Building Room 1115
Phone: 636-922-8578

Deadline:
Application must be submitted to Financial Assistance Office at St. Charles Community College by April 1 for president to make recommendation to Missouri State University by May.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
Required student fees (in-state).

Criteria:

• Minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA.
• Demonstration of leadership in the minority community.

Renewing Criteria:
Automatically renewed for students who complete 24 hours each year at Missouri State University with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Financial Assistance Office
Missouri State University
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65804-0095
Phone: 417-836-5262 or 800-283-4243

Ask for the Multicultural Leadership Scholarship application and upon completion return to the attention of Minority Student Services.

Deadline:
March 1.

Number of Potential Recipients:
20.

Value:
$2,000.

Criteria:

• Current members of Phi Theta Kappa.

Renewing Criteria:
Automatically renewed for students who complete 30 hours at Missouri State University with a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Financial Assistance Office
Missouri State University
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65804-0095
Phone: 417-836-5262 or 800-283-4243

Must be able to provide proof of PTK membership.

Deadline:
March 31.
This competitive scholarship is not available to recipients of the Transfer Academic Scholarship.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Unlimited.

Value:
$1,500.

Criteria:

• Community college transfer student.
• Completed a minimum of 45 credit hours.
• Minimum cumulative 3.50 GPA.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Financial Assistance Office
Missouri State University
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65804-0095
Phone: 417-836-5262 or 800-283-4243

Deadline:
March 31.
This scholarship is not available to recipients of the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.

MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
Full tuition.

Criteria:
Awarded annually to Missouri Western State students who have completed 60 hours at a community college with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above.

Renewing Criteria:
Students must maintain a 3.50 cumulative GPA and be at full-time status.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Missouri Western State
Phone: 800-662-7041

Deadline:
None given.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
One-half of tuition.

Criteria:

• Completed 60 hours at a junior college with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.

Renewing Criteria:
Maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA and be at full-time status.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Missouri Western State
Phone: 800-662-7041

Deadline:
None given.

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

FULL-TUITION TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
Available to eight Northwest undergraduate transfer students who enter in the fall semester.

Value:
Full in-state tuition based on 15 credit hours per semester.

Criteria:

• First-time student at Northwest.
• Cumulative 3.50 GPA in transfer credits at time of application.
• Completed a minimum of 60 transferable credit hours (not including AP, CLEP, military or other non-graded credit awards) or an Associate of Arts degree by August 1 prior to fall semester.

Required Documents:

• Completed application, transcripts from all colleges attended, recommendations and a personal statement to the Admissions Office.

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is renewable with a completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Award may be held for a maximum of five semesters.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Northwest Missouri State University
Phone: 800-633-1175

Deadline:
May 1.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$1,150 per year.

Criteria:

• First-time student at Northwest.
• Awarded by Northwest to accepted students who meet the requirements. No application is required.
• Completed a minimum of 24 transferable semester hours with a 3.30 cumulative GPA in transfer hours (not including AP, CLEP, military or other non-graded credit awards).

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is renewable with a 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per year. Award is for a maximum of 5 semesters.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Northwest Missouri State University
Phone: 800-633-1175

Deadline:
None given.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
Awards vary from $750 to $1,500 per year.

Criteria:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or a minimum of 24 transferable credits (not including AP, CLEP, military, or other non-graded credit awards).
• Demonstration of leadership in minority community through involvement in various school and civic organizations.
• Demonstration of continued commitment to improving multicultural issues on Northwest campus.
• Financial need and test scores will be considered in the selection process.

Required Documents:

• Completed application.
• Letter to the committee discussing how you have demonstrated leadership and involvement in the minority community through school and civic organizations.

Renewing Criteria:
To renew, student must reapply, maintain good academic standing, and complete 24 credit hours per year. Award is for a maximum of six semesters.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Northwest Missouri State University
Phone: 800-633-1175

Deadline:
April 3, or until filled.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
Maximum award amount is $250.

Criteria:

• Son, daughter, or spouse of Northwest alumnus.
• Available to freshman and transfer students only.
• Application required.

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is not renewable.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Northwest Missouri State University
Phone: 800-633-1175

Deadline:
No deadline.

PHI THETA KAPPA

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$300.

Criteria:

• Membership in Phi Theta Kappa (documentation required).
• Completed a minimum of 24 transferable credit hours (not including CLEP, military, or non-graded credit awards).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above.

Renewing Criteria:
Award is non-renewable.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Northwest Missouri State University
Phone: 800-633-1175

Deadline:
August 1 for the fall semester; December 1 for the spring semester.

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
Approximately 100 awards are given.

Value:
$4,360 annually for a maximum of six semesters of full-time, continuous day school, undergraduate enrollment.

Criteria:

• Minimum GPA of 3.00 in coursework attempted and earned prior to entering St. Louis University.
• Acceptance and admission to St. Louis University.

Required Documents:

• Completed scholarship application, including personal statement on file in The Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Renewing Criteria:
See the Financial Aid Office at St. Louis University for details.

How to Apply:
Contact:

St. Louis University
800-SLU-4-U

Deadline:
None given.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$4,360 annually for a maximum of six semesters of full-time, continuous day school, undergraduate enrollment.

Criteria:

• Phi Theta Kappa member with an associate's degree or at least 60 transferable credit hours upon enrollment at St. Louis University.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.

Renewing Criteria:
See the Financial Aid Office at St. Louis University for details.

How to Apply:
Contact:

St. Louis University
800-SLU-4-U

Deadline:
May 1.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Three.

Value:
$3,900 annually for four semesters of full-time continuous, day school, and undergraduate enrollment.

Criteria:

• Available to St. Louis area transfer students who have significant involvement in community service.
• Minimum of 60 transferable credits completed with at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA.
• Acceptance and admission to St. Louis University.

Required Documents:

• Completed scholarship application, including essay on file in The Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is renewed for up to four semesters. For specific information, contact the Financial Aid Office at St. Louis University.

How to Apply:
Contact:

St. Louis University
800-SLU-4-U

Deadline:
None given.

SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

ASSOCIATE TRANSFER AWARD

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$1,000 per year.

Criteria:

• Transfer with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science from an accredited institution. GPA is examined.

Renewing Criteria:
See the Financial Aid Office at Southwest Baptist University for details.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Southwest Baptist University
Phone: 800-526-5859

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
St. Charles Community College may nominate two students.

Value:
$3,000.

Criteria:
See transfer recommendation application form in the Financial Assistance Office for details. This award may not be combined with the Community College or Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships.

Value:
$1,500 per academic year ($750 per semester).

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is renewable for a second year with a cumulative 3.50 GPA at Southeast Missouri State University and 30 Southeast Missouri State University credit hours completed during the academic year.

How to Apply:
Nominations should be submitted by the Community College President's office by April 1.

Mail to:

Student Financial Services
Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Deadline:
June 1 for students transferring in the fall semester. November 1 for students transferring in the spring semester.

PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
Maximum of 25 are awarded.

Value:
$500.

Criteria:

• Member of Phi Theta Kappa.
• Cumulative 3.50 GPA.
• Complete a minimum of 24 transferable credit hours (may be combined with the Community College Scholarship).

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is renewable for a second year with a cumulative 3.50 GPA at Southeast Missouri State University and 30 Southeast Missouri State University credit hours completed during the academic year.

How to Apply:
Send a photocopy of your Phi Theta Kappa membership card or certificate, or submit a letter of recommendation from the Phi Theta Kappa faculty advisor.

Mail to:

Student Financial Services
Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Deadline:
June 1 for students transferring in the fall semester. November 1 for students transferring in the spring semester.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:

• 24+ Transferable Credit Hours and 3.50 GPA - $1,500
• 24+ Transferable Credit Hours and 3.75 GPA - $2,000
• Associate's Degree and 3.75 GPA - $1,500

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is renewable for a second year with a cumulative 3.50 GPA at Southeast Missouri State University and 30 Southeast Missouri State University credit hours completed during the academic year.

How to Apply:
Applicants for admission transferring from a community college are automatically considered for this award. No separate application is required.

Deadline:
June 1 for students transferring in the fall semester. November 1 for students transferring in the spring semester.

TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$500.

Criteria:

• Automatically awarded to students who have achieved a 3.25 transfer GPA and a minimum enhanced ACT composite score at the 75th percentile.
• Applicants must have an Associate of Arts degree or 60 transferable semester hours from an accredited community college.

Renewing Criteria:
See Financial Assistance Office at Truman State University for details.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Truman State University
800-892-7792

Deadline:
None given.

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$1,500.

Criteria:

• Active membership with Phi Theta Kappa.
• ACT composite score of 25 and a 3.25 transferable GPA in at least 24 hours of credit.

Renewing Criteria:
Contact the Financial Aid Office at Truman State University for details.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Truman State University
800-892-7792

Deadline:
None given.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA

MISSOURI COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLAR AWARD

Number of Potential Recipients:
Each community college can recommend two students each year.

Value: $2,000.00 for each academic year

Criteria:
                -Receive an associate degree at a Missouri community college
                -Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better at the community college
                -Enroll at MU for the Fall
                -U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
                -Missouri Resident
                -Letter of Recommendation from community college president
                                (see financial aid office for application for president recommendation)

Renewing Criteria: Renewable for one additional year based on completion of 24 graded credit hours at MU with a 3.0 minimum MU cumulative GPA.

Deadline Date: May 1st

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARS AWARD

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$1,750.

Criteria:

• Missouri resident.
• Graduating with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.
• Be accepted for admission at University of Missouri - Columbia.
• Enroll the semester following graduation.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.
• Recommendation from community college administrator, dean, or financial aid personnel.

Renewing Criteria:
Award is renewable for one additional year if student completes at least 24 credit hours at University of Missouri/Columbia with an University of Missouri/Columbia cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Kathy Hernandez, Administrative Assistant
Student Financial Aid
University of Missouri-Columbia
11 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 800-225-6075

Deadline:
May 1.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

Number of Potential Recipients:
One student from each of the following area community colleges will be awarded the University of Missouri - Kansas City Transfer Scholar Award: St. Charles Community College, St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park, and St. Louis Community College-Meramec.

Value:
$2,500 per year plus the non-resident fee differential, if applicable.

Criteria:

• Have received or will receive an Associate of Arts or Science degree by fall.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above.
• Full-time, degree-seeking student admitted or in the process of being admitted to one of the following academic units: college of Arts and Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Bloch School of Business and Public Administration, Computer Science/ Telecommunications Program, Conservatory of Music, Dental Hygiene Education Program, School of Education, Coordinated Engineering Program, or the Nursing Completion Program.
• Nominated by the community college president by May 15 (see Financial Assistance Office at SCC for form). Each community college president may nominate three students for consideration.
• Complete the application by March 1. The application includes an essay, a list of extra-curricular activities, a summary of work experience, a transcript, and two letters of reference.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Jan Brandow, Assistant Director for Scholarships
Phone: 816-235-1253

Deadline:
March 1. Award recipients will be chosen by a scholarship committee and will be announced by May 15.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ROLLA

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:

$500.

Criteria:

• Presidents of Missouri public community colleges may each nominate two students to receive this scholarship. See selection criteria transfer page for details.

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is not renewable.

How to Apply:
Cassandra Samson, Scholarship Coordinator
St. Charles Community College Financial Assistance Office
Administration Building Room 1115
Phone: 636-922-8578

Deadline:
January 15 for fall semester award.

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP-ROLLA

Value:
GPA Amount Renewal Criteria

• 2.75-2.99 $500 1 year, non-renewable
• 3.00-3.24 $1,000 Req.'s a 3.00 GPA
• 3.25-3.49 $1,500 Req.'s a 3.25 GPA
• 3.50-4.00 $2,500 Req.'s a 3.25 GPA

Criteria:

• Completed 24 credit hours at time of enrollment. (Application for the award may be made prior to completing 24 hours but receipt of the award will require 24 hours completed credit with the appropriate grade point average.)

Renewing Criteria:
See above. Note: All renewable scholarships are available for a total of four semesters. Non-renewable scholarships are available for a full academic year (two semesters).

How to Apply:
No separate application is required. Transfer students will be considered for this scholarship automatically upon application to the University of Missouri-Rolla. Summer courses taken immediately prior to enrollment will not be considered. Any questions regarding awarding or renewal should be directed to Lynn Stichnote or Marcia Fields at 1-800-522-0938 or by e-mail at transfer@umr.edu.

Deadline:
Priority deadline for these scholarships will be May 1 for students transferring for the fall semester and December 1 for students transferring at the winter semester. Applicants are encouraged to have their admission application and transcripts for all previously attended institutions to the Admissions office by these deadlines to ensure receipt of the scholarship.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS

PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
One.

Value:
Fall and Spring Semesters – The Community College President’s Scholarship will support 15 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters, not to exceed support of 65 hours or more than 2 calendar years. Summer sessions – This scholarship will support summer credit in the amounts of $375 for 3 hours and $750 for 6 hours.

Criteria: One student will be awarded the scholarship from each participating community college each fall and spring semester. The recipients will be chosen by the University of Missouri – St. Louis from up to three candidates nominated by the president of the students’ community college.

• Cumulative GPA of at least  a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Completed or have applied for graduation with an Associate in Arts Degree, AS in Nursing, or an AAS in Criminal Justice or Human Services
• 200 word essay explaining why you wish to attend UM-St. Louis and what your career goals are after graduation
• Applied and admitted to UMSL by the following deadline:

May 15 for fall
October 15 for spring

• Attach UMSL’s letter of acceptance to the scholarship application

Application deadlines: May 15th for the Fall Semester & October 15th for the Spring Semester

Applications: An application for this scholarship can be found on our school Web site as well as in the Financial Aid Office. All applications must be completed and returned to the Financial Aid Office to be considered.

Renewal Criteria:  To maintain the scholarship, awarded students will need to sustain a GPA of a 3.0 or higher. In addition, full-time enrollment of two consecutive regular semesters is also required.

The Community College President’s Scholarship will be awarded jointly by the UMSL Chancellor and president of the student’s community college.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$3,500.

Criteria:

• Presidents of Missouri public community colleges may each nominate two students to receive this scholarship. See selection criteria transfer page for details.

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is not renewable.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Financial Assistance Office
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Phone: 314-516-5526, to request the General Scholarship Application.

Deadline:
March 31.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY-ST. LOUIS

Number of Potential Recipients:
At least one per year.

Value:
Full-tuition for students who wish to complete a bachelor's degree in the evening program. The award pays full tuition for 3 to 9 credit hours taken in University College each semester, normally for a total of 60 units. Course work must be applicable to the degree.

Criteria:

• Completed an Associate of Arts degree with at least a 3.50 GPA in a transferable area of interest.
• Apply within one year after graduation from community college.

Required Documents:

• Completed application for admission including official transcripts.
• Three letters of recommendation, at least two from previous instructors.
• Essay.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Maria Hunter, Financial Aid Coordinator
University College
Campus Box 1085
Washington University
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
Phone: 314-935-6742
E-mail: mhunter@artsci.wustl.edu

Deadline:
July 15 for fall semester award.

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

PHI THETA KAPPA DESIGNATED SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
Scholarship awards may range up to $5,000 per year with the actual amount based upon the cumulative GPA.

Criteria:

• Phi Theta Kappa member.
• New full-time degree-seeking undergraduate at Webster.
• Completed an Associate of Arts degree prior to enrollment at Webster.
• Achieved a lifetime cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher (as calculated by the Webster University Scholarship Committee) on all college work attempted.
• Completed an application for admission to Webster University, submitted all official credentials, and been accepted to the university.
• Enroll directly within one semester of community college graduation.
• Enroll as a full-time flat fee (13-18 semester credit hours per semester) degree-seeking student.

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is renewable if the designated GPA is maintained.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Webster University Scholarship Coordinator
40 East Lockwood
St. Louis, MO 63119.

For more information call 314-968-6991 or 1-800-75ENROLL

Deadline:
Priority will be given to applicants who are admitted to the university and apply for the scholarship prior to June 1. Early application is encouraged, as scholarship funds are limited.

Note:
Students who enter Webster in the spring or summer term will be granted scholarship consideration for the following academic year.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE

TRANSFER TRUSTEES, PRESIDENT'S AND DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIPS

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
Amounts range from $1,000 to $3,800.

Criteria:

• Transferring at least two full-time semesters from an accredited institution with at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
• Separate application is required.

Renewing Criteria:
Scholarship is renewable contingent upon maintaining a 2.50 cumulative GPA at Westminster for full or partial renewal.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Westminster College
Phone: 800-475-3361

Deadline:
None given.

WILLIAM JEWELL UNIVERSITY

TRANSFER STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARD

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$3,000 - $5,000 per year.

Criteria:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in a minimum of 12 credit hours of completed transferable coursework at a regionally accredited college.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Kelly Burnley
Office of Admission
William Jewell College
Phone: 816-781-7700, Extension 5272

Deadline:
None specified.

A+ AWARD

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$1,500 per year.

Criteria:

• Presented to students with an A+ scholarship transferring from a community college with a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA.

Renewing Criteria:
Award is renewable if the student maintains a 3.00 cumulative GPA, shows satisfactory progress towards a degree, and remains enrolled full time.

How to Apply:
Contact:

Kelly Burnley
Office of Admissions
William Jewell College
Phone: 816-781-7700, Extension 5272

Deadline:
August 25.

WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY

TRANSFER AWARD

Number of Potential Recipients:
Varies.

Value:
$3,000.

Criteria:

• Automatically given to eligible transfer students who have a 3.50 cumulative GPA and have successfully completed 12 or more credit hours.
  

Renewing Criteria:
Renewal requires a 3.50 GPA.

How to Apply:
Contact:

William Woods University
Phone: 800-995-3159

Deadline:
May 1.