Educational Access Programs (EAP)

Housed within the Academic Support Centers umbrella, Education Access Programs (EAP) offers multiple scholarship opportunities. Review each to see specific details.

• Educational Access Program Merit Award
• College Access Partnership Award (CAP-A)
• Matching Success Award (MSA)

Student Support Services/TRIO

Housed within the Academic Support Centers umbrella, Student Support Services (SSS) and TRIO offer scholarships to qualifying participants of their programs. For additional information regarding program requirements or scholarships, visit the website (Academic Support Services) or contact SSS at (573) 651-2512.

$750 - $2,000

Eligibility:

Students accepted by audition into the Southeast Marching Band will receive a $725 scholarship for each season of participation (maximum four fall seasons). Those students who have achieved All-State status will receive a $1000 scholarship for each season of participation (maximum four fall seasons). As an enhancement, members who choose to live on campus for their third or fourth year the Marching Band Scholarship will be converted to a $500 and will receive an additional $2,000 housing scholarship. Students that receive Marching Band Scholarships must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours minimum) and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA (music majors must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA).

Renewal:

Renewable each season of participation (max four fall seasons) in the Southeast Marching Band

Varies up to $3,000

Eligibility:

This scholarship is awarded to those who meet the following criteria.

• Will reside in a University residence hall
• Is an active participant in the Air Force ROTC program
• Is enrolled in AS199, AS299, AS399, or AS499

Renewal:

Renewable for seven semesters (maximum of eight consecutive semesters) or first bachelor's degree. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 semester GPA in Southeast courses (excluding dual credit) and complete a minimum of 12 Southeast credit hours per semester. Additionally, recipients must continue to satisfy the eligibility requirements listed above.

For additional information on Air Force ROTC or requirements, contact ROTC at (573) 651-2184 or afrotc@semo.edu.

Varies up to $3,000

Eligibility:

This scholarship is awarded to those who meet the following criteria.

• Will reside in a University residence hall
• Is an active participant in the Show Me GOLD program
• Is enrolled in NG001

Renewal:

Renewable for seven semesters (maximum of eight consecutive semesters) or first bachelor’s degree. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 semester GPA in Southeast courses (excluding dual credit) and complete a minimum of 12 Southeast credit hours per semester. Additionally, recipients must continue to satisfy the eligibility requirements listed above.

For additional information on Show Me Gold or requirements, contact (573) 651-2427 or gold@semo.edu.

$500 Annually

Value:

$500 per year ($250 per semester - fall & spring only)

Eligibility:

This scholarship is awarded to those who meet the following criteria.

• Incoming freshman/transfer student (admitted), or currently enrolled and in good academic standing with Southeast
• Submit the MOST Scholarship application by April 1, for the following academic year
• The student's family must be a participant of the MOST 529 College Savings Plan on behalf of the student for a minimum of five years (prior to applying)
• Full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours per semester)
• Complete the FAFSA by April 1, for the upcoming academic year
• Demonstrate high need

Southeast awards up to 25 MOST Scholarships per year. Final awards will be issued to applicants according to financial need.

Renewal:

This scholarship is non-renewable.

Varies, starting at $200

Cheerleading:

Contact Billy Hoskins at (573) 241-5446 or billy.hoskins@kellyhawks.org for more information. (Audition required)

Sundancers:

Contact Tatianna Parham at (573) 270-9270 or tparham@semo.edu for more information. (Audition required)

Varies up to $1,500

Eligibility:

Available to beginning freshmen with a 21+ ACT or 1060 SAT and 3.0 cumulative GPA, or test optional with a 3.25 cumulative GPA. Available to community college students with 24 transferable hours and a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

• Art, music, theatre, or dance major
• Audition and/or portfolio may be required
• Apply to Southeast by December 1 (guaranteed consideration); awarded through March 1 as funds allow

Deadline:

July 1

Renewal:

3.0 cumulative Southeast GPA, completion of 24 Southeast hours per academic year, and approval of department chairperson.

To apply, contact the appropriate department:

Art: (573) 651-2143

Music and Marching Band: (573) 651-2141

Theatre and Dance: (573) 651-2149

Creation of endowed scholarships occurs when a donor gifts money to Southeast to create a scholarship fund. These donors may be alumni, businesses, community members, faculty/staff or other individuals who want our students to succeed academically and financially.

Beginning freshmen will be considered for these awards as part of the regular financial aid process; awarding for fall 2021 will begin in December 2020 and continue until the fall semester begins. Continuing Southeast students will automatically be considered and notified beginning in May 2021. While not required, completion of the FAFSA is recommended since some endowed scholarships require demonstrated financial need, as indicated by the FAFSA.

Although a separate application is not required for Endowed and Sponsored Scholarships, admitted students may receive a notification that they meet the requirements for certain awards that require additional information.