Support Scholarships

Fund a Scholarship at MSSU

Make an Impact for Future Lions

One of the most powerful ways to change a student’s life is by making college more affordable. Scholarship gifts through the Missouri Southern Foundation directly support students while allowing donors to build meaningful connections and leave a lasting legacy.

Why Fund a Scholarship?

Personal Connection: All recipients write thank‑you letters, and donors may contact their student directly.
Annual Celebration: Scholarship donors are invited to an annual dinner with their recipients.
Honor a Loved One: Scholarships can memorialize someone who impacted your life.
Flexible Criteria: You set the requirements — by major, year, geographic location, or other factors.
Tax Benefits: All scholarship gifts are considered charitable contributions

Types of Scholarships

Scholarship Type	Funding	Longevity	Example
Patron's Scholarship	Annual Gift	One-year award	$1,000 gift → $1,000 student award
Endowed Scholarship	$25,000 minimum (can build over time)	Perpetual funding	Earning fund scholarships every year

Patron’s Scholarships: Funded annually, with the full gift disbursed to the student each year.

Endowed Scholarships: Require a larger investment but generate scholarship money in perpetuity. Donors may pledge annual gifts over time to reach the $25,000 minimum.

Your Impact

Scholarship donors make a measurable difference at Missouri Southern:

762 students received Foundation scholarships in 2023–24
96 Patron’s Scholarships and 274 Endowed Scholarships were funded
More than $1.34 million in privately funded scholarships supported MSSU students

Start Your Scholarship

Ready to make a difference? Contact the Missouri Southern Foundation to discuss funding a scholarship.

Phone: 417‑625‑9615
Email: giving@mssu.edu