Overview
This highly competitive, full tuition & fees, scholarship was awarded to seven (7) fall 2026 first-time freshmen. This was a revised scholarship offer and will supersede any other offer that was provided by admissions. This is a four-year package renewable with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00. Out of state residents who become Missouri residents will be assessed instate tuition and forfeit out of state scholarships.
To apply for the Distinguished Scholars Award, all eligibility requirements must be met and all instructions followed for an application to be considered.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Distinguished Scholars Award for new fall 2027 freshmen is met by the following criteria:
- Receive a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 after six semesters of high school coursework
- Receive an ACT superscore of 29 or better OR a SAT EBRW superscore of 1330 or better before the December 1, 2026 deadline
- Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident outside the state of Missouri
- Be a spring 2027 high school graduate
- Applied for admission to Missouri S&T no later than November 14, 2026
- Submit an application by the deadline, December 1, 2026 11:59pm CST
How to Apply
Submit your essay via the scholarship application and apply for admission at least two weeks before the December 1 deadline, to allow time to process your application. Visit apply.mst.edu to complete the online admissions application, and submit your high school transcript and official test score.
Essay topic for Fall 2027 will be release September 1, 2026.
Required Essay
Essay topic for Fall 2027 will be release September 1, 2026.