A scholarship is money for college that you will not be expected to repay. Scholarships can come from many sources, including the College or an outside entity. A student is limited to scholarships not to exceed the cost of attendance. Institutional scholarships, in most cases, are not stackable. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the Financial Aid Office with information on all scholarships they expect to receive.
| Annual Amount | Eligibility Criteria | |
| MVC Resident/Commuter Scholarship | Varies Contact Admissions Office: (660)831-4114 admissions@moval.edu | Must be accepted to MVC |
| Board of Trustees | $5,000 Contact Admissions Office: (660)831-4114 admissions@moval.edu | A member of the Board of Trustees must recommend applicant prior to initial scholarship offer. |
| Alumni | $1,000 Contact Admissions Office: (660)831-4114 admissions@moval.edu | New students only. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from an alumni of MVC prior to May 15th. Letters of recommendation should be sent to the Admissions Office. Six awarded annually. Student must live on-campus. |
| Top Scholar | Contact Admissions Office: (660)831-4114 admissions@moval.edu | 3.5+ GPA or above and an AA Degree required. On-campus students only. Renewal criteria: 3.0 GPA (reviewed at the end of each academic year) |
| Talent | Varies Contact Admissions Office: (660)831-4114 admissions@moval.edu | Amounts are awarded based on students various talents including, but not limited to academics, fine arts, leadership and athletics. |
| Virginia Zank Scholarship (Writing Studies) | $1000 | ACT 21 or higher (and/or SAT Critical Reading and Math score of 976 or higher) and high school GPA 3.0. Submit a 500-word essay describing your relationship to writing. What do you write? Why do you write? What are your writing goals for college? What are your writing goals after college? How will the Virginia Zank Scholarship help you achieve your goals? Submit essays to admissions (admissions@moval.edu) in .pdf format. Applications are due by midnight on May 15. |
| Loren Gruber Scholarship (Literary Studies) | $500 | ACT 21 or higher (and/or SAT Critical Reading and Math score of 976 or higher) and high school GPA 3.0. Submit a 500-word essay about your favorite book, blog, poem, play, essay, or film. Explain how this text has influenced your goals for life before, during, and after college. How will the Loren Gruber Scholarship help you achieve your goals? Submit essays to admissions (admissions@moval.edu) in .pdf format. Applications are due by midnight on May 15. |
| Drive 60 Scholarship | Contact Admissions Office: (660)831-4114 admissions@moval.edu | Open to all students attending a high school within 60 miles of the MVC campus. High School graduates must enroll at MVC the semester following their high school graduation to be eligible. Scholarship recipients must maintain full-time commuter status throughout their MVC academic career. Students have to meet the regular requirements for admission at Missouri Valley College. (18 ACT and 2.0 GPA) Click here for the list of eligible schools. |
| The Guardian Fund | Contact Admissions Office: (660)831-4114 admissions@moval.edu Maximum award is $1,000. Contact Financial Aid Office at 660-831-4049 or email financialaid@moval.edu. | The Guardian Fund exists to help bridge the gap between the cost of education and the amount covered by the student’s federal financial aid and/or other types of personal financial support. Applicants must be a continuing, full-time, face-to-face, Missouri Valley College student, in good academic standing, and must demonstrate significant financial need. The applicant must submit the application and personal statement. The Guardian Fund Committee will review applications and notify applicants of the committee’s decision. Fall 2022 application deadline: October 7th, 2022 Spring 2023 application deadline: February 17th, 2023 |
| Scholarships for Military Families | Varies | Scholarships for Military Families |
| Annual Amount | Eligibility Criteria | |
| Loren C. Gruber Endowed Honors Award | Varies (Maximum Award - $500) | Must be a current student in good academic standing in the MVC Honors Program and must have successfully completed an Honors Program thesis. Applicant is selected by the Honors Program annually. |
| Annual Amount | Eligibility Criteria | |
| MVC Alumni Legacy Scholarship | $500 | Son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of an MVC alumni. A graduating high school senior. Demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities. Possess high standards of character. Must apply. |
| National Merit | $250 - $2,500 | Finalist in National Merit Competition. |
| Chamber of Commerce | $300 | 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 Alger | up to $21,300 | Competitive scholarship sponsored by Horatio Alger Association/MVC. Must be National winner or runner-up to qualify. |
| National Presbyterian | Varies | Member of Presbyterian Church, National Scholarship Applicant postmarked no later than December 1. |
| Gwendolyn Allen Scholarship | up to $6,000 awarded to multiple students | Must be an African-American who has completed at least one semester at MVC with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. |
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| Study.com Student Scholarships | Varies https://study.com/resources/student-scholarships#0171 | Study.com has designated a wide variety of academic awards and scholarships for current and prospective students. These academic awards are geared toward people with ranging backgrounds, identities, and academic goals. The annual deadline for applications is November 1. |