Applicants must be a high school senior or college freshman and be from Missouri or Southern Illinois. Students must be able to prove financial need.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate level program or be a GED holder about to begin attending college. A minimum 3.0 GPA or higher is required. Students will submit a 500-1,000 word essay describing a public awareness campaign that would teach drivers how using social media while...

Applicant must rank in the top fifth of class, have a minimum composite ACT score of 26, and demonstrate financial need.

Applicants must be first-generation immigrants or children of immigrants who are enrolled in a two or four-year degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and provide an essay discussing how being an immigrant has shaped you.

Applicants must be enrolling or currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution. Students must write an essay discussing how they foresee the internet changing their chosen profession in the next 20 years.

Applicant must have outstanding ability in acting, performance studies, technical theatre, dance, and related activities. New students must present a performance audition or technical interview, videotape may be substituted for on-site audition.

Applicant must be a Missouri resident who is an incoming full-time freshman student. Minimum composite ACT score of 28 (or SAT equivalent) and rank in top 5% of secondary school class required.

Applicant must have a minimum 3.4 GPA (minimum GED score of 290) and minimum composite ACT score of 24 (combined SAT I score of 1110). Financial need is not considered.

Applicant must have demonstrated leadership abilities in high school and/or community activities.

Applicant must be ranked first or second in their graduating class.

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic achievements and significant co-curricular record.

Applicant must be a high school senior who demonstrates preeminent intellectual capability and energetic leadership in the classroom, school, and community. Top candidates often score in the top three percent nationally on the ACT or SAT. Interview is required. In order to receive award, applicant must be accepted for admission to...