Missouri Courage Scholarship
Missouri Courage Scholarship · Free to apply
Award
$500 - $2,000
$500 to $2,000 · One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- March 1, 2027
- closes in 109 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- None
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- No
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Missouri Courage Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Missouri
- Open to high school seniors
To apply
- Must demonstrate commitment or strong potential to work for change advancing LGBTQ people or other social justice causes.
- Must be pursuing higher education.
No essay, recommendation letters or transcript are required: one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Good to know
- The application window is typically mid-December to March 1; the 2027 date is inferred for the upcoming cycle.
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Requires MO residency
For high school seniors
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About the scholarship
The Missouri Courage Scholarship offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors across Missouri who are pursuing higher education. Applicants must demonstrate courage and active commitment toward social justice, especially supporting LGBTQ equality or other marginalized communities. Awards typically range from $500 to $2,000.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Access the application portal on the Missouri Courage Scholarship website when the application opens in mid-December.
- 2Submit your application and all required materials by the March 1 deadline.
- 3Contact admin@courage-scholarship.org if you experience any difficulties accessing the application.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is March 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 1 each year.
- Applications close
- March 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Missouri Courage Scholarship
How much is the Missouri Courage Scholarship worth?
The Missouri Courage Scholarship awards $500 to $2,000.
When is the Missouri Courage Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is March 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 1 each year.
Who is eligible for the Missouri Courage Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Missouri; Open to high school seniors.
Does the Missouri Courage Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Missouri Courage Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Missouri residents and open to a single grade level only. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the Missouri Courage Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Missouri Courage Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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