A student is limited to MVC Scholarships not to exceed tuition cost. It is the student's responsibility to inform the Office of Admissions of increased scholarship eligibility. All of the below scholarships must be included in MVC's original scholarship assessment.
To apply for academic scholarships, you must complete the application for admission and be admitted to the college. This documentation in your admissions file becomes your initial application for academic scholarships. Your file will be evaluated and the Admissions Office will notify you of your award in writing.
To apply for church scholarships you must work with your minister or appropriate church staff member. A national scholarship application must be
To apply for talent/department scholarships, you must work with your admissions counselor, the appropriate MVC faculty member or coach. Upon their official recommendation, the Admissions Office will notify you of your award.
Endowed scholarships are available as a result of a gift from alumni and friends of Missouri Valley College. These scholarships provide invaluable educational access to students that otherwise may not be able to afford this academic opportuÂnity and privilege. Many of these awards are available to students who meet specific criteria. To apply for an endowed scholarship you must complete and submit an Endowed Scholarship Application by May 15, 2009.
Endowed Scholarship Informational Wrap
Endowed Scholarship Application
Name |
Yearly Amt |
Requested Forms |
Other Information |
| Presidential | Full Tuition | Admission to MVC | 30 ACT, 1300 SAT or above and minimum
of 3.5 GPA. Resident students only. |
| Top Scholar | Full Tuition | Admission to MVC | 3.5 GPA or above and AA Degree required. Resident Students only. |
| Achievement | Half Tuition | Admission to MVC | 3.0-3.49 GPA and AA Degree required. Resident students only. |
| Merit | Half Tuition | Admission to MVC | |
| Board of Trustees | $5,000 | Admission to MVC | Member of Board of Trustees must
recommend applicant. |
| Alumni | $2,000 | Admission to MVC | Friend or relative who has graduated from
MVC must recommend applicant prior to initial
scholarship offer. |
| Alumni Legacy Scholarship |
$500 | Alumni Legacy Scholarship Application |
Son, daughter or grandson or granddaughter of an MVC alumni. A graduating high school senior. Earn a minimum high school GPA of 3.0. Demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities. Possess high standards of character. |
| Boys State | Room and Board |
Admission to MVC and application for financial aid. |
Scholarship for Boys State participants. |
| Girls State | Room and Board |
Admission to MVC and application for financial aid. |
Scholarship for Girls State participants. |
| American Humanics | $5,000 | Admission to MVC, application for financial aid and approval from Dean of Human Service Education. |
Students with background in Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts, YMCA, YWCA, Big Brothers/Big
Sisters, 4H, Campfire, Goodwill Industries, Boys
Club of America, Junior Achievement of
American Red Cross are eligible to apply.
Letter of reference from organization required. |
| A+ Incentive | Half Tuition | Admission to MVC and high school transcript | Verification of A+ status. |
| Dual Credit | $2,000 | Admission to MVC | Completion of 6 credit hours at MVC and 2.50 GPA required. |
| National Merit | $250 - $2,500 | Admission to MVC and application for financial aid |
Finalist in National Merit Competition. |
| Talent | Varies | Recommendation from high school team/organization, admission to MVC and application for financial aid |
Amounts are awarded based on students
various talents including, but not limited to
academics, art, music, leadership, athletics and
spirit squad abilities. |
| US Army ROTC | Full Tuition, Room, Board, Fees and living allowances | Admission to MVC and ROTC Application Forms | 19 ACT or above and minimum of 2.5 HS or College GPA required. Contact ROTC department at 1-800-962-7682 ext. 1358 for more information. |
| National Presbyterian | Varies | Recommendation from pastor, admission to MVC and application for financial aid Member of Presbyterian Church. |
Member of Presbyterian Church, National
Scholarship Applicant postmarked no later
than December 1. |
| Chamber of Commerce | $300 | Chamber Scholarship Application, admission to MVC and application for financial aid |
Competition scholarships for students from
Marshall High School or resident of Saline
County. Only three awards available (2
traditional students, 1 non-traditional student).
First-time students only. |
| Horatio Lager | up to $21,300 | Notification from Horatio Lager Association, admission to MVC and application for financial aid. |
Competitive scholarship sponsored by Horatio
Alger Association/MVC. Must be National
winner or runner-up to qualify. |