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MO Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount
$4,850
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Missouri Department of Higher Education

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Varies, all qualified applicants will be considered if sufficient funds are available.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available to Missouri students who are employed while enrolled part-time at a college or university in Missouri. The student must be at least 18 years old, and be employed for at least 20 per week, and demonstrate financial need.

Application requirements for the MO Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship are:

  • FAFSA
  • Application form
  • Employment verification form
Additional Information: The Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship is a state program, administered through the Missouri Department of Higher Education, established to provide financial assistance for students who are employed while attending school part-time. The award is based on the financial need of the student. Financial need is calculated as follows: Cost of attendance (COA) - Expected Family Contribution (EFC) - Estimated Financial Assistance (EFA). The EFC is calculated by the U.S. Department of Education using information you provided on the FAFSA. EFA can include government or private grants, scholarships or loans. It is all of the aid included in the student's financial aid package. A list of eligible institutions participating in the Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship program is available at: dhe.mo.gov/files/participatingschools.pdf.

Award Amount: Up to $2,425 per semester ($4,850 annually). Award amounts may vary based on the number of credit hours the recipient is enrolled. Awards are not automatically renewable, recipients may re-apply each year and must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $4,850.

About Missouri Department of Higher Education:
Contact Information: Becky ,Student Financial Assistance
Address: 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
Email: info@dhe.mo.gov

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