Scholarships are a type of financial aid that do not have to be repaid, helping make college more affordable.
Eligibility may be based on merit, such as academic achievement, leadership, or service; financial need, as determined by the FAFSA; and/or other factors, such as your hometown, intended major, or other unique qualifications.
To ensure maximum consideration for all scholarships available to new Mizzou students, high school seniors should do the following:
- Apply for admission by Dec. 1
- Complete the Mizzou General Scholarship Application in the Mizzou Scholarship Application Portal by Dec. 1.
- Submit your FAFSA by Feb. 1
Merit-Based Scholarships
Apply for admission by Dec. 1 of your senior year to automatically be considered for most merit-based freshman scholarships. Some require an additional application, so it is important you read all scholarship descriptions carefully to meet eligibility criteria and deadlines.
Applying for Additional Scholarships at Mizzou
Mizzou offers hundreds of scholarships with a wide range of eligibility criteria. Once you’ve applied for admission, you can submit the General Scholarship Application through the Mizzou Scholarship Application Portal. For the best scholarship consideration, submit this by Dec. 1 and complete your FAFSA by the Feb. 1 priority deadline of your senior year.
Federal and State Scholarships & Grants
Discover programs available through the federal and state governments.
External Scholarship Opportunities
Don’t forget to explore scholarship opportunities external to Mizzou. Learn more about private companies and organizations offering scholarships.
Freshmen Scholarships
Merit-based, competitive and general scholarships are three types of aid available to consider as soon as you’re admitted to Mizzou.
Transfer Scholarships
We offer scholarships specifically for students transferring to Mizzou from other institutions. Once you apply, you’ll be automatically considered for a range of scholarships.
International Scholarships
You’ll be automatically considered for merit-based international freshmen or transfer scholarships. And you can apply for additional competitive and general scholarships.