MU Student Veteran/Military Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a University of Missouri degree-seeking student.
• Have a minimum cumulative MU GPA of 2.5.
• Have completed at least one semester of coursework at MU.
• Be in good standing with the University of Missouri.
• Be regularly enrolled in classes during the academic year.
• Demonstrate participation in the veteran or local community.
• Previous recipients may reapply in subsequent years.

Requirements

• Complete the MU Student Veteran/Military Scholarship application.
• Submit a typed letter addressing the scholarship committee's required questions.
• Discuss academic merit and involvement with the veteran or local community.
• Discuss plans for personal and community development during the following year.
• Discuss the applicant's impact on veteran or community organizations and their impact on the applicant.
• Discuss leadership characteristics.
• Submit a resume detailing honors, military or student activities, leadership positions, military rank, and community or volunteer activities.
• Submit required military documentation, such as a Member-4 copy of DD-214 or military identification.

How to Apply

1. 1Complete the Student Veteran/Military Scholarship application.
2. 2Prepare the required letter to the scholarship selection committee.
3. 3Prepare a current resume documenting military, campus, leadership, and community activities.
4. 4Attach the required military documentation.
5. 5Submit all materials to the MU Student Veterans Resource & Support Center by the published deadline.