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Other Campus Scholarship & Grant Opportunities

 

Caterpillar Dependents Scholarship

Caterpillar has provided scholarships to be awarded in the amount of $1,000 per semester for a value of $2,000 per academic year for one year only. Students can reapply for future consideration. Recipients of the scholarship must be dependents of Caterpillar employees or retirees of Caterpillar and must be a student at Missouri S&T. Preference shall be given to students with the greatest financial need, determined by completion of the FAFSA.

Application deadline (for next academic year): April 15
Download Application:  [.doc]
Return completed application to:
   Missouri S&T Student Financial Assistance Office
   G-1 Parker Hall
   300 W 13th Street
   Rolla, MO 65409

 

University of Missouri MOST Scholarships

In 2006, the University of Missouri announced the MOST Scholarship Program. 80 Scholarships of $500 per year will be awarded annually- for qualifying students of families who have invested for college through Missouri's 529 Savings Plan (MOST) and who have attended on of the University of Missouri four (4) campuses. Awardees will be selected based on financial need.

Qualifications:

  • Be a designated beneficiary of an account of the MOST 529 College Savings Plan that has been in effect for at least five (5) years at time of application.
  • Be an accepted incoming student or an enrolled student in good standing at one of the four University of Missouri campuses.
  • Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Have financial need: applicants will be selected according to their financial need.
  • Complete and submit the online MOST Scholarship application by April 1, 2008: http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/fa/most/index.shtml.

 

Bailey Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria:

  • Recipients must be students who have achieved sophomore, junior or senior status enrolled at Missouri S&T in engineering
  • Scholarship restricted to engineering students only
  • Preference shall be given to students involved in a nationally recognized social fraternity or sorority
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • This scholarship can be renewed upon re-application each year

Application Deadline:  February 29, 2008
Download Application:  [.doc]
Return completed application to:
   Missouri S&T VP Academic Affairs
   500 W 16th Street
   110 ERL
   Rolla, MO 65409
   Fax (573)341-4979     Phone: (573)341-7887

 

Departmental Scholarships

Many academic departments at Missouri S&T offers scholarships to new and currently enrolled students. To find out if the department you are majoring in offers departmental scholarships and what you must do to qualify for them, contact the main office of your intended major.

 

Office of Undergraduate Studies Scholarship

Visit the UGS office [online] and scholarship opportunities are listed under "Quick Links for Students" and "Scholarships and Awards."

 

Embarq Missouri S&T Scholarship

Recipients shall be students enrolled at Missouri S&T, pursuing a degree in education, engineering, science/environment, business/economics, marketing, math/computer technology. The scholarship will be available only for high school seniors, spouse of military or persons already enrolled in the university AND living in the Embarq service area. Recipients must agree to have their name publicized as an Embarq Missouri S&T Scholar. A minimum of 3.0 GPA is required along with a letter of reference from the applicants high school counselor or college/university advisor.

Application deadline: May 1, 2008
Download Application:  [.doc]
Return completed application to:
   Missouri S&T Student Financial Assistance Office
   G-1 Parker Hall
   300 W 13th Street
   Rolla, MO 65409

 

Air Force ROTC Scholarships

The Aerospace Studies Department offers AFROTC Scholarships to Missouri S&T students. More information is available [online].

 

Army ROTC Scholarships

The Military Science Department offers Army ROTC Scholarships to Missouri S&T students. More information is available [online].

 

Navy Scholarships

Missouri S&T students could receive a Navy Scholarship while attending Missouri S&T. More information is available [online]

 

Minority Engineering Program Scholarships

Missouri S&T's MEP Department offers a wide variety of scholarships to qualified minority students. More information is available [online].

 

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Scholarships

Missouri S&T's WISE Department offers scholarships to women majoring in engineering or the sciences at Missouri S&T. More information is available [online].

 

Installment Payment Plan

If financial aid does not cover fees and room and board, you may take advantage of Missouri S&T's installment plan, and make 10 payments per academic year at an interest rate of 1% per month on the unpaid balance. You will need to contact the Cashier's Office directly to take advantage of this program.

 

Short Term Loans

Loans of $300 for personal expenses are available while classes are in session and must be repaid by the end of each semester.

 

Co-Op Education Program

The Cooperative Education Program alternates full-time study with full-time career-related employment, offsetting college expenses while providing leadership experience. Students may apply for co-op as early as their sophomore year. More information is available from the Career Opportunities Center [online].

 

Athletic Grants

Missouri S&T offers a wide range of athletic grants in many sports. Contact Missouri S&T's Athletic Department at (537) 341-4175 or [online] to inquire about varsity athletics opportunities.

 

Employment on Campus (Non-work Study)

Many students are able to secure a part-time job on campus working as student ambassadors, on research projects with faculty, assist in the library or computer center and many other opportunities. To find out what opportunities are available to, contact the Student Life Office [online].

 

Financial Need Estimator

The financial aid need estimator form can be found [online].

 

FASTWEB.com

Many websites can help students search for scholarship opportunities. Fastweb.com is one such search that is available to help you find detailed online lists of outside grants, scholarships, fellowships, internships and loans. See their Web site at www.fastweb.com