There are many Missouri State University scholarship opportunities, and students can narrow down options by visiting the MSU Scholarships site. Students can also check with their academic departments for information about departmental scholarships. Questions about scholarships and financial aid should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid.
The Study Away Voucher
All Missouri State students who enrolled as first-time college students between fall 2009 and spring 2011 will be eligible to receive a $500 Missouri State University Study Away Voucher. Likewise, MSU – West Plains students who are transferring to the Springfield campus with an Associate’s degree between fall 2009 and spring 2011 are eligible to receive the voucher.
To qualify, first-time college students (who enrolled between fall 2009 and spring 2011) must successfully complete one academic year of full-time enrollment at Missouri State Springfield campus and be in good academic standing. MSU West Plains students transferring to the Springfield campus will have automatically met this requirement upon completion of their Associate's degree. The voucher may be used to help cover the costs of an officially approved study away experience.The voucher may be used for tuition, travel expenses, living expenses, or any other expenses related to the study away program.
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Download the Study Away Voucher Application
The McCarthy Study Abroad Travel Fund
This scholarship awards funds in variable amounts up to $1,000 to students studying abroad. Award amounts are based on students' financial need and program cost.
This scholarship is a need-based scholarship for full-time, degree-seeking students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who are applying for an approved Study Away Program. This may be a semester, summer, or short-term faculty led approved program.
Students must complete the McCarthy Study Abroad Travel Fund by the following deadlines:
- October 15, 2013 for Winter Intersession and Spring 2013-14, Spring 2014, Spring Break 2014
- April 3, 2013 for Summer and Fall Intersession 2013, Summer 2013, and Fall 2013
MSU Foundation Scholarships for Study Away Students
Missouri State University offers nearly 1,000 donor-funded scholarships that provide over 1,100 awards with an average value of $1,100.00. Of those, donors have set-up scholarships specifically for Students involved in Missouri State University Study Away Programs or scholarships in which those students have an edge over other applicants. In addition to those opportunities, all students have a strong chance of being selected for an award, with nearly 1 in 3 applicants receiving a scholarship.
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Al-Babtain Library Arabic Culture/Language Scholarship Awarded to a student with plans on enrolling in an intensive Arabic Language Program in a country in the Middle East. Scholarship may be used for paying tuition, travel, housing, living expenses, etc. Preference given to applicants with career objectives of working in the area of Middle East Studies, working for the State Department, the Dept. of Defense, the CIA, the FBI, and other fed. agencies. Preference also given to applicants that have never traveled to the Middle East. Awarding dependent upon the availability of funding. In the past year one $2,000 scholarship was awarded. Ballinger-Colon-Compton Award Awarded annually to a full-time sophomore or junior majoring in Spanish that has an overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.5 in Spanish. Must demonstrate Spanish proficiency. First priority to a junior pursuing a teaching degree that has submitted a proposal f Awarding dependent upon the availability of funding. In the past year one $700 scholarship was awarded. BRIC Study Abroad Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student seeking a degree in the College of Business. Student must use funds towards costs of studying abroad, with preference going to students with plans to study in Brazil, Russia, India, or China Awarding dependent upon the availability of funding. In the past year one $500 scholarship was awarded. DeVries Family Religious Studies Scholarship Awarded to a full-time undergraduate sophomore or greater Religious Studies major or minor with an overall GPA of 3.0. Students must be accepted for the University sponsored Middle East or Mediterranean region excavations. Selection will be made in the sp Awarding dependent upon the availability of funding. In the past year one $1,000 scholarship was awarded. Grace Gardener Endowed Scholarship for Study Abroad Awarded annually to a student enrolled full-time that plans to participate in a Study Away program. The student must demonstrate financial need because of their plans to study abroad, potential to benefit highly from studying abroad, and leadership. Awarding dependent upon the availability of funding. In the past scholarships up to $1,400 were awarded. Madeleine Hooper Travel Fund Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in a European Language or Chinese, with preference going to students studying French . Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or a departmental GPA of 3.0. Student must demonstrate a cur Awarding dependent upon the availability of funding. In the past year one $700 scholarship was awarded. Robert L. Trewatha International Scholarship Awarded annually to full-time students majoring or minoring in International Business with a major in COB. Student must be in good academic standing. Preference for those studying abroad. Must submit one-page, single spaced statement about merit and goal Awarding dependent upon the availability of funding. In the past year one $250 scholarship was awarded. Schyler Elizabeth Strong Biblical Archaeology Award Must either be enrolled in graduate program in the Department of Religious Studies or with a declared Antiquities major as an undergrad that will be participating in an archaeological excavation in the Biblical lands related to Biblical Research. If no o Awarding dependent upon the availability of funding. In the past year one $400 scholarship was awarded. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship (For Students from the United States and the Republic of China) Awarded annually to a Missouri State Student planning to study abroad in China or to a student from the People's Republic of China that wishes to study at Missouri State University. Juniors or greater must be in good academic standing. Awarding dependent upon the availability of funding. In the past year one $500 scholarship was awarded. Thomas Fullerton Memorial Fund Awarded annually to a full-time sophomore or junior majoring or minoring in French. First priority to French majors pursuing a teaching degree with a desire to travel to study French culture. Second priority to a student majoring or minoring in French wit Awarding dependent upon the availability of funding. In the past scholarships up to $1,000 were awarded. William and June Ross Holman Cultural Study Abroad Award Student must be a full-time undergraduate majoring in a field in the Modern and Classical Languages Department who has no previous international travel experiences. Student must have maintained an overall GPA of 2.5 and a GPA of 3.0 in their major language. Awarding dependent upon the availability of funding. In the past year one $500 scholarship was awarded. |
How to Apply
Students now apply for the nearly 1,000 donor-funded scholarships at Missouri State University using a single online application.
Applications are submitted online and are due May 1, 2012, but we recommend all students submit their applications by March 1, 2012, the date on which many committees begin selecting recipients. |
