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, and opportunities to develop career experience. 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.