Scholarship Opportunity

Together Foundation St. Louis Community Scholarship

Offered by Together Foundation / Together Credit Union

The Together Foundation St. Louis Community Scholarship supports students ages 15 to 23 who live or work in the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area and plan to pursue postsecondary education. The program supports students attending universities, four-year or two-year colleges, business schools, and technical or trade school programs.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensFebruary 1, 2026
DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be between the ages of 15 and 23.
  • Live or work in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, or Jefferson County in Missouri, or Madison County or St. Clair County in Illinois.
  • Plan to enroll for the fall semester in a university, college, two-year college, business school, or technical or trade school program.
  • Meet all additional eligibility requirements contained in the current Together Foundation Community Scholarship application.
  • Apply for only one Together Foundation postsecondary scholarship program during the application cycle.

Requirements

  • Complete the Together Foundation Community Scholarship application.
  • Submit an official high school transcript or other required academic record.
  • Submit a letter of acceptance from the applicant's chosen postsecondary institution when required.
  • Submit a letter of recommendation.
  • Provide information about scholastic and community activities.
  • Submit either a written essay or a short video response.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that the applicant lives or works within one of the eligible Missouri or Illinois counties.
  2. 2Complete the online Together Foundation Community Scholarship application.
  3. 3Provide the required academic record.
  4. 4Provide documentation of planned postsecondary enrollment or acceptance as required.
  5. 5Obtain and submit a recommendation letter.
  6. 6Provide information about scholastic and community activities.
  7. 7Choose either the written essay or short video application option.
  8. 8Submit all required materials before the annual deadline.
  9. 9Do not apply for the Vince Jacknewitz Member Scholarship during the same scholarship cycle.

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