Scholarship Opportunity

Show-Me to College Scholarship

Offered by Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation

The Show-Me to College Scholarship, formerly known as the Access EXTRA Scholarship, supports high-achieving Missouri high school seniors with financial need who demonstrate involvement through community service, extracurricular activities, employment, sports, organizations, or family caregiving.

Minimum GPA3.5+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026-2027 Academic Year

OpensFebruary 1, 2026
DeadlineApril 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a Missouri resident.
  • Be a 2026 Missouri high school senior.
  • Plan to enroll full-time at an eligible Missouri public or private higher education institution in fall 2026.
  • Have a Student Aid Index of 12,000 or less as determined by the FAFSA.
  • Have at least a 3.5 cumulative weighted or unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent through at least seven semesters at a Missouri high school.
  • Demonstrate involvement through clubs, organizations, sports, community service, employment, and/or family caregiving.

Requirements

  • Complete the My Scholarship Central General Application.
  • Complete the Show-Me to College Scholarship application.
  • Submit the FAFSA Submission Summary.
  • Submit a high school transcript covering at least seven semesters.
  • Answer the required supplemental questions.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the FAFSA and obtain the FAFSA Submission Summary.
  2. 2Obtain a transcript through the fall semester of senior year.
  3. 3Create or log in to My Scholarship Central.
  4. 4Complete the General Application.
  5. 5Locate the Show-Me to College Scholarship under Recommended Opportunities or search for Show-Me.
  6. 6Complete all supplemental questions and submit before the deadline.

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