Scholarships
Scholarships are a type of aid you do not have to repay and are awarded based on merit (skill or ability), financial need or other factors. They are available through the University as well as external foundations and organizations.
UHSP offers scholarships based on merit, participation in scholars programs and intercollegiate athletics, as well as donor-funded scholarships.
Institutional Merit Scholarships
These are awarded by the University based on a student’s academic achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership experience and other accomplishments.
Athletic Scholarships
As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), students have the opportunity to earn athletic scholarships while pursuing their academic endeavors.
All student athletes at UHSP receive an athletic scholarship.
Scholars Programs
Through the UHSP scholars programs, students incorporate an area of interest (community service, research, health equity, leadership, pharmacy) into their academic experience and receive additional financial support – ranging from $2,000 up to full tuition.
Grants
Grants are awarded based on financial need, as determined by your FAFSA, and do not have to be repaid. The federal government is the largest source of need-based grants in addition to funding through the state of Missouri and UHSP. These can include:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
- Access Missouri Grant
- Missouri Bright Flight
External sources
External scholarships are granted by local, regional and national foundations, businesses, charitable organizations, civic organizations and churches. For first-time, first-year students, high school guidance counselors are often a good resource to help identify these opportunities.
Start researching early and take advantage of applying during “scholarship season” (November-March of your senior year).
HAVE QUESTIONS?
For questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 314.446.8167 or financialaid@uhsp.edu