Out of State Groundbreaker Scholarship

The Out-of-State Groundbreaker Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based award for high-achieving students from outside Missouri. This scholarship is automatically awarded at the time of admission—no separate application required!

Fall 2027 scholarship packages range from $16,000 to $26,000 and are determined using a combination of standardized test scores and GPA. (Test optional students will also be considered in a holistic review of your application.) 

Eligibility

• All scholarship amounts listed above are for incoming freshman students starting fall 2027 at Missouri S&T and is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents from outside the state of Missouri who are working on their first bachelors degree.
• Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from High School (weighted GPA accepted if on transcript and on a 4.0 scale).
• Most entering freshmen merit-based awards require the student to be continuously enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours at Missouri S&T and maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA for renewal. They are available for up to 8 semesters.
• A first-time college freshman is defined as a student who enrolls at Missouri S&T during the first regular academic semester (fall or spring) after high school graduation.
• Out-of-state residents who become Missouri residents will be assessed in-state tuition and forfeit the out-of-state merit scholarships (including the Groundbreaker Scholarship).
• The Groundbreaker Scholarship Package is made up of one or more donor-funded scholarships. The individual scholarships that fund your package may vary from year to year based on available funding. However, if you meet all renewal requirements, your total Groundbreaker Scholarship award amount will not be reduced because of these funding changes.
• This scholarship cannot be combined with the National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship or the Distinguished Scholars Award.