Scholarships and Financial Aid

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to two students, one demonstrating an interest in Human Resources Management and the other to a student demonstrating interest in International Management. Students must have completed MGT 345 and MGT 547 (or their equivalents). If seeking the Human Resource Management portion of the award, student must be a member of the Society for Human Resource Management. All students must be involved on campus, and have financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time junior or senior that is an active member of Alpha Kappa Psi. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, must demonstrate leadership, and must demonstrate financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student seeking a degree in the College of Business that plans on studying abroad in the academic year of awarding in either Brazil, Russia, India, or China.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a student in the M.B.A. program. Awards made with regard for financial need. Scholarship will be automatically renewed as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship is renewed automatically. Automatically renewed as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. Please note, all renewals and renewal values are contingent on the availability of funding.

Selection criteria

The Recipient of this award will be an undergraduate student properly enrolled at Missouri State University in the College of Business.  The recipient must be in good standing and have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.  The recipient must demonstrate financial need.  Preference will be given first to graduates of Central High School in Springfield, MO, then to graduates of any high school in Springfield, MO, and lastly to a first generation higher education attendee.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to an undergraduate student seeking a degree in the College of Business that has a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Student must submit a resume of their extracurricular involvement, and must exhibit outstanding communication skills, leadership, and team participation.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate COB major. One scholarship should go to a culturally diverse student. Based on that first preference should go to entering freshmen, second preference should go to lower-division students, and third preference should go to upper-division students. Student must show promise for academic success, and student must have financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate COB major. Scholarships should go to a non-traditional student. Based on that, first preference should go to entering freshman, second preference should go to lower-division students, and third preference should go to upper-division students. Student must show promise for academic success, and student must have financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate COB major that has completed 60 hours at a junior or community college and was enrolled full-time in the semester prior at a junior or community college. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2. Student must be a US Citizen with preference going to students from Missouri. Financial need required.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to undergraduate students with 50 hours or more, majoring in a program in COB, showing an outstanding academic record and financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student seeking a major in the CIS Department with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 demonstrating financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to the student selected by the Computer Information Systems Department Faculty as the Outstanding Student within the Department for the Academic Year.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student with at least 60 hours at time of awarding or more majoring in the Management Department with a cumulative GPA of 3.25. Student has to have lost at least one parent through death. Must write 300 words or less essay on how they have overcome loss and adversity in order to achieve their education. Awards made with regard for financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to an undergraduate student seeking a major in the College of Business. Preference given to students with financial need. Preference also given to students with retail work experience.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to an undergraduate student seeking a major in the College of Business. Preference given to students with financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in the College of Business. Consideration given to students demonstrating leadership, character, and academic excellence. Award made with regard for financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a student majoring in Management. Preference given to juniors and seniors that are members of the Society of the Advancement of Management.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

The recipient must be a student (undergraduate or graduate) properly enrolled full time at Missouri State University with a declared major in the College of Business.  They must have a 3.0 minimum GPA, be a United States military veteran or the child of a United States military veteran, and have demonstrated financial need.  They must not be an immediate family member of Douglas Dent (as determined in good faith by the University office of Student Financial Aid).  First preference will be given to applicants who have lost a parent.  Secondary preference will be given to those applicants that are first generation College students and/or have an interest in or passion for golf.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time graduate student in the College of Business with an undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.0. Consideration will be given to students performing academically at a level consistent with capacity and circumstances, self-support through work, and financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in the College of Business. Consideration will be given to leadership. Awards made with regard for financial need. Scholarship will be automatically renewed as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship is renewed automatically. Automatically renewed as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and completes 12 credit hours per semester. Please note, all renewals and renewal values are contingent on the availability of funding.

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time junior or senior majoring in Computer Information Systems that has completed at least 18 credit hours in CIS and has an overall GPA of 3.5. Must be involved on campus, community, or in professional activities.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a junior or senior seeking a degree in Accounting or Business Education. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student seeking a degree in the College of Business. Student must be from the St. Louis area. Incoming freshmen will be considered based on high school academic performance and leadership. Sophomores or greater must have a departmental GPA of 2.5. Awards will be made with regard for financial need. Preference should go those students that have participated in the WYMAN Teen Leadership Program of St. Louis. Recipient each year is guaranteed an interview for a summer internship or a full-time position upon graduate with WieseUSA in St. Louis based on the merit of the student and the employment need of WieseUSA.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to full-time students majoring in the College of Business. When awarded to incoming freshmen, consideration will be given to high school performance, college potential, and to leadership qualities. When awarded to a student enrolled at the sophomore level or higher, the student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. The scholarship will be automatically renewed for up to three additional years as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship is renewed automatically. Automatically renewed to be received for up to 3 years as long as the student maintains a cumulative 2.5 GPA and completes 24 credit hours per year. Please note, all renewals and renewal values are contingent on the availability of funding.

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student majoring in the College of Business whose family income disqualifies them for federal financial aid, but whose need for aid is significant as demonstrated through an essay in which they discuss their financial need. Juniors and seniors will be given preference. Scholarship will be automatically renewed as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship is renewed automatically. Automatically renewed as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. Please note, all renewals and renewal values are contingent on the availability of funding.

Selection criteria

will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student properly enrolled at Missouri State University with a declared major in the College of Business. The scholarship will be awarded with regard for financial need and students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Students must self-identify as having lost a parent, with preference given for students seeking degrees in Finance and General Business in the College of Business.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time junior or senior majoring in the College of Business with a cumulative GPA of 3.2. Must show self-support through work. Must show patriotism for the United States. Must be a US citizen with preference going to Missouri residents. Preference given to students with Financial Need. Scholarship will be automatically renewed as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship is renewed automatically. Automatically renewed as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and completes 24 credit hours per year. Please note, all renewals and renewal values are contingent on the availability of funding.

Selection criteria

There are currently no requirements for this scholarship other than being a part of the International Business Program.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to undergraduate students majoring in Computer Information Systems, Finance, or Accounting.  Students must have completed 30 hours of credit and maintained an overall GPA of 3.0.  Student must also submit an essay on their merit.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time sophomore or greater majoring in the College of Business that demonstrates exceptional courage and determination in overcoming adversity to achieve their education. Candidates must submit an essay discussing the adversity they have experienced, and students must submit a letter of recommendation from a COB faculty member.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student that is junior and is an active member of Delta Sigma Pi with a cumulative GPA of 3.2.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a junior with at least 56 hours majoring in the College of Business. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and must be a graduate from a high school in the 24-county area served by Missouri State University. Student's leadership potential, and likelihood for making contributions to society and the business world will be considered.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

The recipient of this award will be an incoming freshman or current undergraduate student properly enrolled at Missouri State seeking a degree within the College Business. Incoming applicants must have an ACT score of 19 or better and a high school GPA of no less than 2.8. Current students must have a 2.75 GPA in their college course work. A 2.75 or better must be maintained for this scholarship. Financial need is required and the student who has the greatest need after expected family contribution is preferred. Students must submit two letters of recommendation and must also complete a financial need essay.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to full-time undergraduate or graduate students seeking degrees in the College of Business. Students must not be receiving the Presidential Scholarship at Missouri State University and preference should go to students seeking degrees in Computer Information Systems or Marketing.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students majoring in the College of Business. Student must have Financial Need. Incoming freshman will be considered based on high school academic performance and leadership, while current students must have a major GPA of 2.5, but have a GPA no greater than 3.5.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

The recipient will be a student properly enrolled at Missouri State University seeking a degree in the Finance and General Business Department within the College of Business. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and preference should be given to those students from the Kansas City Metro Area.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Four scholarships of equal amount will be awarded annually to full-time students seeking a degree in the College of Business. Students must be from Lawrence or Bates Counties in Missouri. Incoming freshmen must be in top 1/4th of their class, must show academic excellence and leadership. All others must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Character, leadership, and academic performance strongly considered.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

The recipient of this award will be a full-time undergraduate student properly enrolled at the University majoring in Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain Management, or majoring/minoring in an Information Technology related degree.  Recipients must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.  Recipients must be a United States resident.  Recipients may not have prior acceptance of an employment offer from a Koch company.  Dependents of family members currently employed by Koch Industries, Inc. and/or affiliates are not eligible.  Past recipients of scholarships from Koch Industries, Inc. and/or affiliates are not eligible.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a student majoring in Business Education with at least 15 hours complete in COB, an overall GPA of 2.5, and a departmental GPA of 3.0. Financial need is a preference.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded to a full-time student seeking a major in the Management Department. Current students must have a departmental GPA of 3.0, and students, including transfers, should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Student integrity, personal accountability and intellectual curiosity.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a student with at least 56 hours seeking a degree in the College of Business with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Must be a high school graduate from the 24-county area served by Missouri State University. Consideration will also be given to leadership potential, and the likelihood of students making a worthwhile contribution to society and the world of business. Scholarship will be automatically renewed for one additional year as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship is renewed automatically. Automatically renewed to be received for up to 2 years as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Please note, all renewals and renewal values are contingent on the availability of funding.

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student seeking a BS in Business Education. Sophomores or greater must have an overall GPA of 3.0.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time Management major with a cumulative and departmental GPA of 3.2.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student majoring in Business Education who is preparing for a career in business office management or teaching. Must have over 24 hour and have an overall GPA of 3.2. Awards made with regard for financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship is renewed automatically. Scholarship is renewed automatically as long as the student makes satisfactory academic progress.

Selection criteria

Between 1 and 4 awards will be given annually ranging in size from $2,500 - $10,000. Scholarships will be awarded annually to a student properly enrolled in the College of Business. The student may be a graduate or undergraduate student. Students must have a cumulative 3.5 GPA and must have graduated from a high school in Missouri within 100 miles of Springfield, Missouri.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time junior or greater majoring in the Management Department with a cumulative GPA of 3.1. Preference for students that are active members in Delta Sigma Pi. Awards made with regard for financial need. Presidential, Board of Governors, and Merit Scholars are not eligible. Students with scholarships equaling more than one-half of tuition are not eligible.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Two scholarships of equal amount will be awarded annually to a student that has completed at least 56 hours and is seeking a degree in the College of Business. The student should have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and first preference should go to those students graduating from a Springfield, Missouri Public High School. Student should demonstrate leadership. Preference for Missouri State University varsity athletes. Scholarship will be automatically renewed for one additional year.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship is renewed automatically. Automatically renewed to be received for up to 2 years. Please note, all renewals and renewal values are contingent on the availability of funding.

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to full-time students majoring or minoring in International Business. Student must be in good academic standing. Preference for those studying abroad. Must submit one-page, single spaced statement about merit and goals.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student majoring in Management in good academic standing with financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to an undergraduate student seeking a degree from the College of Business that graduated from a Class 1 or 2 High School in Missouri. Incoming freshman will be considered based on high school academic performance and leadership, while current students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time junior or senior seeking an undergraduate degree in the College of Business. Award made with regard to financial need. Scholarship will be automatically renewed for one additional year as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship is renewed automatically. Automatically renewed to be received for up to 2 years as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and completes 24 credit hours per year. Please note, all renewals and renewal values are contingent on the availability of funding.

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student that is an active member of Delta Sigma Pi that has demonstrated leadership in the organization and in the community. Preference for CIS majors that are juniors. Financial need is not required, but preferred.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a member of the Missouri State University Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and demonstrating financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student majoring or minoring in Human Resource Management. Must be enrolled or have completed MGT 345 or its equivalent. Must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and character. Preference given for those involved in student chapter of Society for Human Resource Management.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

The recipient(s) of this scholarship will be students seeking Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degrees in Accounting, Agricultural Business, Economics, Finance, or Mathematics at Missouri State University. Students must be a junior or a senior, and must come from a background that will promote a diverse educational environment, including female students, student from historically underrepresented populations, military veterans, students with disabilities, and non-traditional students. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2, and preference should be given to those students from the Kansas City Metro Area.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a student with at least two semesters left before graduation, that is an active member of Alpha Kappa Psi and has been for at least one semester. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 and demonstrate leadership through Alpha Kappa Psi involvement. Student must submit the Bengfort Essay within the application discussing the importance of brotherhood and sisterhood through the fraternity and their integrity within the organization.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student seeking an MBA or MACC and a cumulative GPA of 3.3.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

The recipient(s) of this award will be an undergraduate student properly enrolled at Missouri State University in the College of Business, preferably with a declared major in Finance and General Business or in Accounting.

First preference shall be given to applicants from Mansfield, Missouri. Should there be no qualified students applicants from Mansfield, second preference shall be given to qualified applicants from Greene, Christian, Taney, Webster, or Wright counties in Missouri (with no preference from qualified student applicants within those counties).

Scholarship awards shall be given to students enrolled at Missouri State University at the sophomore level or higher who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25.

Awards will be made with regard to financial need.

Consideration shall also be given to students who have demonstrated academic excellence, as well as leadership qualities and community service, representing a commitment to the University’s Public Affairs mission.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student majoring in the College of Business with an interest in Business Education that has completed at least 54 hours with an overall GPA of 3.0. Must demonstrate leadership and extracurricular involvement. Awards made with regard to financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student majoring in Computer Information Systems. Sophomores or greater must have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a departmental GPA of 3.2.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.