2025 Application Guide for Southeast Missouri State University President's Scholarship

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of December 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
The President's Scholarship is Southeast's most prestigious scholarship and is awarded annually to five domestic freshmen students who represent the top of all applicants to Southeast.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for scholarship consideration, applicants must have;
i. Test optional with 3.9 cumulative high school GPA OR 
ii. 3.75 cumulative high school GPA with 31 ACT/1390 SAT

Value of Scholarship: 
The SMSU President’s Scholarships is valued as $7,000 for tuition and fees, $3,000 for residence hall fees ($10,000 in total). Value increases annually for students who meet renewal requirements.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission by November 15.
ii. Complete the online President’s Scholarship form by the Dec 1 deadline.
  • Send official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores 
  • Submit two letters of recommendation 
  • Provide essay
iii. Finalists will be invited to interview in the spring and those who interview but are not selected will receive a $1,500 study abroad stipend in addition to their Copper Dome and Residence Life Leadership awards. 

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the SMSU Freshman Scholarship Page.