Opportunity Scholars Program

The Opportunity Scholars Program provides a unique opportunity for St. Louis-area high school students to receive an all-inclusive, four-year scholarship to the University of Missouri–St. Louis, membership in the Pierre Laclede Honors College, and opportunities to develop career experience and personal connections through specialized advising and mentorship. Interested candidates will need to meet the following general guidelines:

1. Candidates must be graduates of high schools in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area;
      * Missouri Counties: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Warren, and Washington
      * Illinois Counties: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair

2) Current high school seniors, starting college in the Fall Semester following the application deadline, who meet 1 of these 3 criteria:
      * Rank in top 10% of high school class,
      * Have earned a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA,
      * Have a composite score of 26 or higher on the ACT (or SAT equivalent);

Preference is given in this scholarship to individuals who identify as first-generation or face substantial challenges in accessing a university education. Students will be asked in an essay to comment on the specific challenges they face. Further preference is given to students entering STEM fields.

For a detailed list of criteria and applications deadlines, or for more information about the program in general, please visit the Opportunity Scholars Program web site.