Scholarships Available to A+ Students
Based on 2021 Information (updated May 2021)
The A+ Schools Program is funded through the State of Missouri for Missouri community colleges and vocational/technical schools. However, some 4-year
colleges in Missouri are offering their own A+ scholarships. These scholarships are determined by the colleges themselves and may or may not be offered at
any time. CHECK WITH THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE AT 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND ASK IF THEY OFFER ANY INCENTIVES FOR A+
STUDENTS.
A+ benefits at community colleges or state vocational/technical schools are only available for full-time students. Questions? Call the A+ Office at your
high school.
School
Amount
Type of
Scholarship
Other Information
Phone
Number
Avila
$500
$250
Freshman: A+
Recognition
Scholarship
Transfer: A+
Continuance
Scholarship
Awarded to full-time, first-year students who successfully complete the
A+ Program.
Transfer students who qualified for A+ upon high school graduation
816-501-3600
Columbia
College
$1500
Freshman
Tuition-only grant for students who completed the MO A+ Program,
Renewable
573-875-7252
Culver-Stockton
$1,500
Freshman
Students who participate in the A+ program. 1
st
year students only
573-288-6000
Evangel
$1,000
Freshman and
Transfer
First-time Freshman and transfers who have completed the Missouri A+
Schools Program. Renewable with a 2.0 GPA
417-865-2815
Fontbonne
University
Up to $1000
Freshman
Any student attending an A+ high school who completes the Missouri
state requirements for the program. A+ Scholarship Application Form due
by March 1 of senior year.
314-889-1492
Iowa Wesleyan
$1,500
Freshman
Proof of participation from your high school is required. Renewable
319-385-8021
Kansas City Art
Institute
$1000
Freshman and
Transfer
All students who meet the eligibility requirements for the A+ Scholarship
Program are awarded a $1000 renewable annual scholarship.
816-802-3337
Missouri Baptist
University
$1,000
Freshman
Available to first-time freshman who qualify for the Missouri A+
program.
314-392-2398
Missouri State
University
$500
Freshman
Students must apply for admission and submit the Missouri State A+
Recognition Scholarship Application by June 1 for full consideration. A
final high school transcript verifying A+ certification is also required to
confirm eligibility. This scholarship cannot be combined with other
freshman scholarships; however, applying will not prevent you from
receiving a higher valued scholarship should you become eligible.
Renewable for 3 years with completion of 27 credit hours per year at
Missouri State with a 3.25 cumulative Missouri State GPA.
417-836-5262
Missouri
Southern State
University
$1000
Freshman
Available to first-time freshmen that attend MSSU the first semester
immediately following high school graduation. This scholarship can be
combined with other academic institutional scholarships (EXCEPT
Honors Scholarships) and performance awards up to direct institutional
costs (tuition, fees, books, room/board).
Complete the A+ Leadership Scholarship Application, FAFSA, and
verification of A+ certification by High School Transcript
If you qualify, you will be awarded $1,000 per academic year ($500 per
semester), renewable for eight consecutive semesters. To remain eligible,
you must complete 24 credit hours for the Fall and Spring semesters with
at least a 2.50 GPA.
417-625-9399
Missouri
Western College
$500-850
Freshman
Available to first time freshmen. This scholarship is at least $500 per year,
with additional scholarship amounts earned based on performance on the
ACT/SAT (up to $850 A+ scholarship dollars per academic year).
Students who earn the A+ certified stamp on their transcript are also
eligible for Missouri Western’s Griffon Guarantee Scholarship, so their
scholarship will grow as long as they remain enrolled full time with a
minimum GPA of 2.0.
816-271-4266
Northwest
Missouri State
$1500
Freshman
May receive in addition to other Northwest automatic scholarships.
Limited number awarded. Only available to first-time freshman students
beginning in the fall trimester who have a minimum 2.50 GPA and 18-36
cumulative ACT score. Students must indicate on their admissions
application that they have achieved A+ status. Actual award made upon
confirmation of completed A+ requirements.
Renewable for one year by completing 24 credit hours at Northwest
during the year with a 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA
660-562-1138
Park University
$5000
Freshman
Available to incoming freshmen students who meet or exceed the stated
eligibility criteria. Students must have participated in and met the
requirements of the A+ Program in High School. A letter of eligibility
from your high school counselor is required. Students must have a 3.25 or
higher cumulative GPA. Awardees will demonstrate a commitment to
Park’s Core Values: Accountability, Civility and Respect, Excellence,
Global Citizenship, Inclusivity, and Integrity. Awardees must maintain
full-time enrollment. The number of awards varies.
816-741-2000
Ranken
Technical
College
Total award is
approximately
$5500
Freshman
If you were part of the A+ program throughout high school, the
application process at Ranken is simple. Submit all of your Ranken
application materials and application fee, complete your Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, send in your high school transcript
incorporating the A+ stamp, and bring in your original birth certificate
and driver’s license or photo ID. When these steps are completed, your
paperwork will be finalized and you will be accepted into the Ranken A+
program.
You may renew your award annually until your eligibility expires. To
renew, you must complete the FAFSA, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and maintain
satisfactory academic progress at Ranken. Your eligibility expires when
the earliest of the following occurs: 48 months after the graduation date
documented on your high school service (students providing service to
any branch of the US Armed Forces can defer their eligibility; students
graduating from high school in mid-year may be eligible for a spring
award), receipt of an associate’s degree, or completion of 105% of the
hours required for the program you are currently enrolled.
Southeast
Missouri State
University
$1000 applied
toward
residence hall
fees.
Freshman:
Residence Life
Leadership
Award
18+ ACT composite score or 900+ SAT (critical reading + math) and
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (test optional with a 3.25
cumulative high school GPA) and participate in one of the following
activities: Boys' State, Girls' State, HOBY, Missouri Renaissance
program, Missouri A+ program completion, Eagle Scout or Girl Scout
Gold Award.
573-651-2000
Truman State
University
$500
Freshman
Truman-funded and automatically awarded to admitted freshmen in
recognition of Missouri A+ program completion. Program completion
must be verified on the final high school transcript.
800-892-7792
University of
Central Missouri
$500
Freshman
Available only to first-time freshmen with an ACT of 18-36 and
minimum 2.50 GPA. Must enroll full-time (12 hours) each semester.
Students must apply for admission and the FAFSA by February 1st of
their Senior year of high school. Students must attend an A+ eligible
Missouri high school and indicate A+ on the admissions application.
Actual award will be made upon confirmation of completed A+
requirements (A+ Seal on the final transcript)
Renewable for one additional year with a 3.00 GPA and 24 credit hours
completed. Stackable (can be added to the Red & Black Scholarship)
660-543-4541
Webster
University
$1,000
Freshman
Awarded to first-time freshmen who have completed the requirements for
the A+ Scholarship Program at the time of graduation from an A+
designated high school in the State of Missouri. This is a Webster
University award. The A+ Scholarship offered by the State of Missouri
can only be used at Missouri public community colleges.
800-981-9801
Community College/4-Year University Co-Enrollment Programs
These programs offer students the opportunity to save on their tuition costs by using A+ to earn community college credits for the first two years,
while also having a four-year college experience starting in their first year. A+ only covers the community college tuition and fees. All other costs
at the 4-year university including tuition and fees, dorms, meals, etc is the responsibility of the students to pay out of pocket or through other
financial aid.
School
Award
Guidelines
Additional
Information
Phone
Number
University of
Missouri-Columbia
/MACC
Use A+ to take 12+ hours
per semester through
MACC on Columbia
campus for first two years
Student financially responsible for cost of tuition/fees to
take 1-6 hours on Mizzou campus, living expenses
(Mizzou dorms if space available). May access resources
on both campuses. After first two years, transfer to
Mizzou full-time to complete degree
Mizzou MACC
Program
573-882-7786
Columbia
College/MACC
Use A+ to take 12+ hours
per semester through
MACC on Columbia
campus for first two years
Student financially responsible for cost of tuition/fees to
take 1-6 hours on Columbia College campus, living
expenses (dorms if space available). May access
resources on both campuses. After first two years,
transfer to Columbia College full-time to complete
degree.
CC MACC
Program
573-875-7352
Missouri S&T
Campus
Connections
Use A+ to take 12+ hours
per semester through ECC
Rolla Campus for first two
years
Student financially responsible for cost of tuition/fees to
take 1-6 hours on Missouri S&T campus, living
expenses (dorms if space available). May access
resources on both campuses. After first two years,
transfer to MO S&T full-time to complete degree.
Missouri S&T
Campus
Connections
636-584-6500
Missouri State
University &
Ozark Technical
Community
College
Use A+ to attend Ozarks
Technical CC full-time in
Springfield for first two
years
Access to MSU libraries, athletic tickets, advisors and
campus events. Student financially responsible for living
expenses first two years (not eligible to live in MSU
dorms). After first two years, transfer to MSU full-time
to complete degree.
Missouri State &
Ozarks Technical
Community
College
Partnership
417-836-5000
Missouri State
University-West
Plains Campus
Use A+ to cover full
tuition and fees at West
Plains campus for
associate’s degree
Tuition covered by A+ at West Plains campus only
(approx 2 hours away from Springfield). Student
responsible for dorms/living expenses. After completing
associate’s degree, student can transfer to MO
State-Springfield or any 4 year college to complete
degree
Missouri
State-West Plains
471-255-7255
