Minority and Underrepresented Environmental Literacy Program
Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Competitive scholarship for minority and underrepresented Missouri students in environmental, engineering and natural-resource majors (bachelor's or master's).
- How much
- Award amounts determined annually (not stated on the official page)
- Who qualifies
- Only some students qualify. The official page explains who.
- Missouri resident; accredited high school graduate; 3.0 HS GPA or 2.5 college GPA; full-time at a participating Missouri school.
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students
- For environmental engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering students
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully present
- When to apply
- Opens later Annual; application due June 1 (2026-27 deadline was June 1, 2026).
- How to apply
- Apply each year by June 1 by mail to MDHEWD (Attn: Minority and Underrepresented Environmental Literacy Scholarship) or in the State Financial Aid Portal
- First-time applicants include 3 recommendation letters (one from a counselor, principal or college advisor), a one-page essay on environmental education and career goals, an activities resume, and transcripts with ACT/SAT scores
- What you'll need
- state application + essay + recommendation + transcript + test scores
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (dhewd.mo.gov)
The details
Recipients chosen by the Minority Environmental Literacy Advisory Committee. Priority to renewal students and to African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students. Eligible majors: environmental, chemical, civil, mechanical or agricultural engineering; biology; geology; wildlife management; natural resource planning; natural resources or closely related; environmental chemistry; environmental law enforcement. Needs a 3.0 high school GPA or 2.5 college GPA and full-time enrollment at a participating Missouri school. Award amounts are set each year. Renewable by reapplying each year (committee approval, 2.5 GPA).
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)
- Advanced Placement Incentive Grant$500 one-time
- 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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