Legacy Scholarship

Legacy Scholarship – $500 Award for Students Continuing Their MSSU Family Tradition

The MSSU Legacy Scholarship provides $500 to students who continue their family’s tradition at Missouri Southern State University. This award is open to both incoming and transfer undergraduate students who meet the eligibility requirements.

• Degree-seeking undergraduate student
• Enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours)
• First-time Legacy Scholarship applicants
• At least one MSSU family member (parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, great-grandparents, etc.)
  
  

• $500 one-time scholarship
• 20 awards available each fall
• Selection based on:
  • Number of MSSU legacy family members
  • Involvement in student organizations
  • Short essay:
    • “What does being an MSSU Lion mean to you?”
    • Essays must be submitted in Word or PDF format
    • AI-generated essays will not be accepted

Important Dates:

• Priority Deadline: April 1

Other Information:

• Can be combined with other MSSU scholarships and financial aid
• Open to transfer students who meet the eligibility requirements