Missouri State University Inclusive Excellence Scholarship

To be considered for this scholarship, the student must have a demonstrated commitment to the promotion of diversity and inclusion. They must also meet one or more of the following criteria: Be from a historically underrepresented group; Be from a low socio-economic background; or Be a first-generation college student (i.e., neither of your parent(s)/guardian(s) has a bachelor's degree. The student's academic performance and their record of school and community service will also be considered. Students will be selected by a committee established by the Office of Multicultural Services. Application requirements for the Missouri State University Inclusive Excellence Scholarship are:EssayInterviewFAFSAApplication formOfficial Transcript

This award is for U.S. students. Must be lawfully present in the United States. Must be an incoming freshman. The student must graduate from a high school accredited by a state education agency or a regional accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Must plan to attend Missouri State University (Springfield campus). Must enroll full time in the year he/she graduates from high school. Must rank in the top 50 percent of his/her class OR have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale as of the end of the sixth semester (end of junior year). Must have demonstrated leadership in multicultural school or community activities or organizations such as: band/orchestra; choir/vocal ensembles; community service; drama/debate; multicultural organizations; newspaper/yearbook; student government; varsity athletics. Students with disabilities and/or historically underrepresented populations - African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans - are encouraged to apply. Must have declared a major that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Education or Bachelor of Music Education degree.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View