The Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship

The scholarship is a competitive $3000 per year renewable award for up to four years. Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship awards are contingent upon a match from the student’s chosen institution. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a Missouri resident.
• Be African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, or Native American.
• Be a high school senior, college student, or returning adult (without a degree) who ranks in the top 25 percent of their high school class and scores at or above the 75th percentile on the ACT or SAT examination.
  • Or, individuals who have completed 30 college hours and have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0.
  • Or, individuals with a baccalaureate degree who are returning to an approved math or science teacher education program.
• Submit a complete application packet by February 15

Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship
Teacher Quality and Urban Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480

Questions concerning the Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship can be directed to your school counselor. You may also Phone: (573) 751-1668.

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