Presidential Scholarship Application

The Presidential Scholarship application and all required application materials (test scores, transcript, FAFSA) are due November 15, 2026.

Personal Information

Student First Name

Student Preferred First Name

Student Last Name

Student Date of Birth

BearPass Number (leave blank if unknown)

Contact Information

Student Email Address

Student Cell Phone Number

I'd like to receive text messages to this number.

Student Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic Information

ACT Score
Highest ACT superscore from tests taken prior to Oct. 31, 2026

SAT Score
Highest SAT superscore from tests taken prior to Oct. 31, 2026

High School 6th Semester GPA

What is your intended major?

Activities, Work Experience, Awards & Honors

Please list all organizations/activities you have been involved with throughout high school, including years of participation and any leadership positions held. Please follow the example format and list each organization/activity on a separate line.

Example:

Student Council: 2023-2024, 2024-2025 (Secretary), 2025-2026 (Vice President), 2026-2027 (President)
Basketball: 2024-2025, 2025-2026 (Captain), 2026-2027 (Captain)
Track and Field: 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027 (Captain)

Please list all employment you have held throughout high school, including years of employment. Enter each position on its own line.

Please list any awards or honors you have received throughout high school, including the year in which you received the award. Enter each award on its own line.

Video Essay

Missouri State University seeks to develop Citizen Scholars who demonstrate ethical leadership, cultural competence, and a commitment to engaging with and contributing to their communities.

Reflect on an experience, challenge, or opportunity, which may have also been an ethical or moral dilemma that shaped who you are today. We want to learn about the experiences that have influenced your character, values, and perspective.

In your response, consider the following:

What happened, and why was this experience meaningful to you?
How did you respond? Describe the thoughts, experiences, or considerations that shaped your response.
With the benefit of hindsight, do you believe you made the right choice? What were the positive or negative consequences of that choice?
What did you learn about yourself, others, or your community?
How did this experience shape your values and your approach to leadership?
How will this experience shape your contributions to Missouri State and your community as a Missouri State graduate?

We already know about your academic record and accomplishments on your application. Use this opportunity to help us understand who you are beyond your resume. We want to learn about your character, values, goals, and potential to make a difference.

This is no single “right’ experience or story to share. Choose an experience that is meaningful to you and use your response to help us understand the person behind your accomplishments. We want to know more about you and your own journey and growth.

I'm ready to record my video essay.

Note: Maximum recording time is six minutes. There is no expectation to fill the full six minutes. You will have the opportunity to view your recording before submitting. You may re-record your video if you are not satisfied with your first attempt.