The National Science Foundation (NSF) just answered a big question: How can talented, science-minded students go to college if they don’t have the funds? The NSF awarded Missouri State University $1.5 million to provide scholarships to students interested in science, technology, engineering and math over the next six years. “It’s a rigorous, competitive process to obtain NSF … [Read more...] about New STEM-specific scholarships ignite students’ ability to attend college
Beginning in the fall semester, students will have even more access to free money thanks to an expansion of scholarships at Missouri State University. “We developed these latest scholarship updates to reward ambition and academic excellence,” said Rob Moore, director of financial aid at Missouri State. “We want all students to have access to higher education and see that … [Read more...] about Putting college within reach for more students
Business students at Missouri State University now have more scholarship options available, thanks to a generous $1 million donation from Phillip (Phil) B. Roberts. This gift to Missouri State’s College of Business establishes the Phil Roberts Scholarship Fund. “A grateful heart gives back,” Brent Dunn, executive director of the MSU Foundation, said. “Phil Roberts fondly … [Read more...] about New scholarships available to business students
SPRINGFIELD – If you left Missouri State University before completing your degree, you may be eligible for the new Return to Finish (RTF) scholarship. MSU created the scholarship to encourage students to finish a degree program. “Life circumstances often creep up on students and interfere with the completion of a degree program,” said Provost Frank Einhellig. “But the goal to … [Read more...] about Return to Finish scholarship helps students complete degrees
Missouri State University and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) have each received $2.25 million from the estate of Linda K. Hale. The $4.5 million gift is the first part of what is expected to be a $12 million gift to benefit Missouri State students. It is estimated that Missouri State and the CFO will each receive about $6 million by the time the estate is fully … [Read more...] about Estate gift funds scholarships for Missouri State students from Barton, Vernon counties