Opportunity Scholars
Scholarship + Internship = Career Success in St. Louis
The Opportunity Scholars Program provides a unique opportunity for St. Louis-area high school students to receive an all-inclusive, four-year scholarship to the University of Missouri–St. Louis and an internship at a local corporation. The program focuses on academically gifted first- generation college students and/or students who are underrepresented in the work force from certain academic fields – primarily, but not limited to, the sciences, technology, engineering, and math.
Overview of benefits
- Full educational expenses plus an allowance for books for up to 4 years
- On-campus room and board paid
- Mentoring and internship opportunities with St. Louis organizations
General Guidelines
Interested candidates will need to meet these general criteria:- Graduates of high schools in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area
- Current high school senior, starting college in fall 2012, who meets 2 of these 3 criteria:
- Rank in top 5% of high school class
- Have earned a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA
- Have a composite score of 26 or higher on the ACT
- Demonstrated involvement and potential for leadership through extracurricular activities or community service
- Preference to students majoring in science, math, engineering, or technology (STEM disciplines)
For more detailed information, see the Scholarship Criteria.