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Named Scholarships for 2009-2010

New Honors College Students (Freshmen & Transfer Students)

PLHC Named Scholarship Information for 2009-2010

To apply: Fill out an application form and submit a separate application essay for each scholarship for which you are applying.  Each application essay should be a brief statement (one to two paragraphs) discussing how you fulfill the criteria for that particular scholarship and why you believe you should be the recipient.

For any scholarship that considers financial need, students must submit a FAFSA form to UMSL’s Financial Aid Office by March 1, 2009.

Priority deadline for new Honors College students (freshmen and transfer students): May 1st, 2009

 

Chancellor's Council Scholarship

History: This fund was established in 1992 by the Chancellor’s Council under the leadership of Chancellor Blanche M. Touhill. Over time the Chancellor’s Councils and
individual members of the Council have contributed to this fund.

Number of awardees: Varies.

Criteria for decision: Students who have shown academic leadership and demonstrate financial need on the FAFSA.  

Amount of award: $1000/year. Scholarship is renewable.

 

Earl C. and Frances E. AuBuchon Memorial Scholarship

History: This scholarship was established by Susanne AuBuchon Brauer and Timothy Brauer to honor Earl and Frances AuBuchon and their commitment to their children’s education. Its purpose is to encourage first generation college attendance.

Number of awardees:  1

Criteria for decision: The scholarship is available to full-time students who are residents of St. Louis City or County and whose parents did not graduate from a four-year college or university.

Amount of award: Varies, up to $1500/year. Scholarship is renewable so long as a minimum of 3.2 cumulative GPA is maintained.

 

Engineering Alumni Scholarship

Number of awardees:  1

Criteria for decision: Must be an Honors College student in good standing, who is following the Honors and Engineering curriculum.

Amount of award:  $1000/year. Scholarship is not renewable.

 

Erwin & Adelaide Branahl Scholarship in Honors and Engineering 

Number of awardees: 2

Criteria for decision:  Must be an Honors College student who is following the Honors and Engineering curriculum. Preference is given to new freshmen applicants. The Branahl awards are diversity awards: women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.   

Amount of award: $1500/year. The Branahl scholarship is for one year. It is not automatically renewed; however, recipients who remain in good standing in the Honors and Engineering program may reapply for the Branahl Scholarship and/or for other Engineering program support.  

 

Harriett Woods Scholarship  

History: This fund was established by a generous gift from the Honorable Harriett Woods, the first woman to be elected Lt. Governor of Missouri. Ms. Woods has since added to the capital, income from which is used to support female students who demonstrate academic promise and leadership potential. This scholarship lives on to remember Harriet Woods and to remind all of us of her strong commitment to leadership, particularly in the St. Louis community.

Number of awardees:  Varies according to fund income, but always at least one.

Criteria for decision: Honors college female student, following the Honors curriculum and in good standing.  An applicant's academic records, leadership experience and ambitions are all considered.   

Amount of award: Varies, but possibly up to $1,500/year. Possible chance to renew, but the scholarship is competitive each year.

 

Peter W. and Helen M. Goode Scholarship

History:   Established by Missouri State Senator Wayne Goode and his family in honor of Senator Goode’s parents. This generous fund--the college’s second
largest--is meant to assist the college in attracting highly qualified and diverse applicants from Missouri high schools.  

Number of awardees:  Varies. The intention is to support 4 students each year. Intended primarily for new freshmen. 

Criteria for decision: Academic achievement and potential, Missouri residence, and financial need. The awardees should reflect the diversity of the St. Louis region in terms of ethnicity and gender. At least 50% of holders should be female students.

Amount of award: $1000/year. Scholarship is renewable.

 

Macy’s Honors Scholarship

History:  This is our largest endowed fund and was first established by the May Company Foundation in 1993. The Foundation wanted to encourage the development of an economically and socially diverse student body and to support students who were residents of the City of St. Louis.   

Number of awardees: Varies. 

Criteria for decision: Preference shall be given to current or newly accepted Honors College students demonstrating financial need and academic promise. Additional consideration will be extended to students with minority status and/or residence in the city of St. Louis. Note: In order to receive priority consideration for this scholarship, your FAFSA information must be submitted by March 1st, 2009.

Amount of award: $2,000/year. Scholarship is renewable.

 

Sandra and Virgil Van Trease Reach for Excellence Scholarship in Business Administration

History:  This endowed scholarship was given by Sandra Van Trease (a graduate of the College of Business Administration) and her husband to support a business major who shows academic promise and financial need.  

Number of awardees: 1

Stipulations:  This scholarship is awarded by the Honors College on the nomination of  the College of Business Administration.   Interested applicants should contact the College of Business Administration at 314-516-5883 or visit the College of Business Administration homepage.

Criteria for decision: Intended for new students who meet the following requirements.   

• Full time enrollment – 12 hour minimum
• Demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
• Honors College student pursuing a degree through the College of Business Administration
• Candidates must possess and maintain minimum GPA required of the PLHC-3.2.

Amount of award: $1500/year. Award will be divided evenly between fall and winter semesters and will be renewable so long as candidate continues to meet the listed criteria and maintains full time enrollment at UMSL.