Advanced Placement Incentive Grant
Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Open now · due June 1, 2027
One-time $500 grant for Access Missouri or A+ recipients who scored 3+ on two AP math/science exams at a Missouri public high school.
- How much
- $500 one-time
- Who qualifies
- Two AP math/science scores of 3+ earned at a Missouri public high school; must receive (or be eligible at $0 for) Access Missouri or A+ in the award year.
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Partly need-based: your FAFSA can affect whether you get it or how much.
- When to apply
- Open now · due June 1, 2027 Annual; application due June 1 at the end of the academic year of the award.
- How to apply
- Complete the paper application, have your college certify your Access Missouri or A+ award, attach your College Board AP score report, and mail it to MDHEWD (Attn: Advanced Placement Incentive Grant, P.O
- Box 1469, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469) by June 1, 2027 for 2026-27
- What you'll need
- state application + test scores
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (dhewd.mo.gov)
The details
Nonrenewable $500 grant (subject to appropriations). Requires two AP exam scores of 3 or higher in math and/or science (Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics C, Physics 1, Physics 2, Statistics) earned at a Missouri public high school, and an Access Missouri or A+ award in the same academic year (eligible with a $0 calculated award counts). Paid to your college.
More money from Missouri
- Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program$1,700 max per year at public 2-year schools; $3,500 max per year at public 4-year, State Technical College, private and approved virtual schools (minimums $500 / $1,750; may be less depending on funding)
- Bright Flight Scholarship (Higher Education Academic Scholarship Program)Up to $3,000 per year (top 3% of ACT/SAT scores); up to $1,000 per year (top 4th-5th percentile)
- Fast Track Workforce Incentive GrantRemaining tuition and fees after other non-loan aid (public schools fully covered; private capped at the comparable public rate), or up to $500 for other costs if tuition is already covered
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