Investing in your future
Missouri State scholarships are an investment in your future. As a current student, you qualify for a number of scholarships that are based on your academic interests, organizational involvement and more.
Scholarships for Current Students
Scholarship types
Missouri State offers two general types of scholarships for current students.
MSU institutionally funded scholarships
These scholarships are funded by MSU. See below for scholarship criteria, application information and deadlines.
MSU donor funded scholarships
These scholarships are gifts to the University made by individuals, groups or organizations and awarded to Missouri State students each year.
Applying for University funded scholarships
Additional application
University funded scholarships for currently enrolled students require submission of a separate application and supporting materials, such as an essay. Check each scholarship description for application instructions.
Scholarship renewal
Many of the scholarships listed below can be renewed for an additional year. Specific instructions and requirements regarding scholarship renewal are listed in each description below.
Available University funded scholarships for current students
Resident Assistant
Value
Housing plus meal plan
Application
The application can be found on the Residence Life website.
Number Available
Approximately 100 each year
Selection criteria
At time of application, candidate must have a minimum of 12 completed semester hours at Missouri State and a Missouri State cumulative 2.75 grade point average or higher.
Prior to participation, a newly hired staff member must have a minimum of 24 completed semester hours at Missouri State and a cumulative 2.75 grade point average or higher.
Additional requirements are available on the Residence Life website.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
Resident Programming Assistant
Value
Housing
Application
The application can be found on the Residence Life website.
Number Available
Varies
Selection criteria
At time of application, candidate must have a minimum of 12 completed semester hours at Missouri State and a Missouri State cumulative 2.75 grade point average or higher. Intersession courses can count toward the requirement, pending verification.
Prior to participation, a newly hired staff member must have a minimum of 24 completed semester hours at Missouri State and a Missouri State cumulative 2.75 grade point average or higher.
Additional requirements are available on the Residence Life website.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
Student Government Association Leadership Scholarship
Value
$2,000 per year for members and in-state tuition for president and vice president
Application
Complete the Student Government Association Leadership Scholarship application and return it to the office of student financial aid by May 1.
Number Available
Twenty four $2,000 scholarships plus president and vice president scholarships
Selection criteria
Student Government Association member must be attending his/her second year or beyond at Missouri State and have a 2.75 or higher grade point average.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
MSU Foundation Scholarships
MSU Foundation Scholarships are made possible through private gifts to the University made by individuals, groups or companies. They are awarded to students each year based on a wide range of criteria: college, major/minor, high school attended, outstanding academic achievement, leadership, financial need, etc.
The Search Tool will allow you to view available scholarships. You may search using keywords or the category search filter option, however you cannot apply for scholarships using the Search Tool.
For more information, including how to apply for all Foundation Scholarship opportunities by the March 1 deadline, please visit the MSU Foundation Scholarships.