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πŸ’° Southeast Missouri State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
22
Automatic
18
In-State Awards
$500-$8,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$8,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 27 ACT

Southeast Missouri State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$8,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 27 ACT. Against tuition of $8,559, students receiving the largest award pay about $559 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Southeast Missouri State University

Tuition & fees
$8,559
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Largest annual award
$8,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$559/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,198), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Southeast Missouri State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Southeast Missouri State University β€” no separate application

18 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Copper Dome - 2.9 GPA
Award
$500/yr in-state
$500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.9+
$500-$5,000
Eligibility: 2.9 or higher cumulative high school GPA
How to apply: ["no separate application required"]
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Copper Dome - 3.1 GPA
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.1+
$500-$5,000
Eligibility: 2.9 or higher cumulative high school GPA
How to apply: ["no separate application required"]
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Copper Dome - 3.5 GPA
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
$3,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
$500-$5,000
Eligibility: 2.9 or higher cumulative high school GPA
How to apply: ["no separate application required"]
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Copper Dome - 3.85 GPA
Award
$4,500/yr in-state
$4,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
$500-$5,000
Eligibility: 2.9 or higher cumulative high school GPA
How to apply: ["no separate application required"]
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Copper Dome - 4.0 GPA
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
$500-$5,000
Eligibility: 2.9 or higher cumulative high school GPA
How to apply: ["no separate application required"]
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IAA - Freshmen
Award
$7,470/yr in-state
$7,470/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
$7,470.00 This scholarship covers the difference between the nonresident tuition and in-state tuition rates.
Eligibility: GPA 3.25 (high school)
How to apply: ["apply to Southeast"]
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IAA - Transfer
Award
$7,260/yr in-state
$7,260/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
$7,260.00 This scholarship covers the difference between the nonresident tuition and in-state tuition rates.
Eligibility: GPA 3.0 24+ transferable credit hours from an accredited college or university (two- or four-year)
How to apply: ["apply to Southeast"]
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International Academic Excellence Award
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 27+ β€’ SAT 1280+
$8,000 ($4,000 fall and $4,000 spring)
Eligibility: GPA 3.75 (high school) Plus, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: If high school was done in a country that SEMO requires an English proficiency test for admission: * IELTS Academic / 6.5, OR * TOEFL iBT / 79, OR * iTEP / 3.9, OR * PTE Academic / 53, OR * Duolingo English / 110 If high school was done in a country where SEMO does not require an English proficiency test for admission: * ACT 27+, OR * SAT (ERW+Math) 1280+
How to apply: ["no separate application required", "apply to Southeast by the scholarship deadline"]
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International Student Scholarship - Freshmen
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
$2,000
Eligibility: GPA 2.5
How to apply: ["apply to Southeast"]
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International Student Scholarship – Graduate
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
$1,000
Eligibility: GPA 3.0
How to apply: ["apply to Southeast"]
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International Student Scholarship - Transfer
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
$2,000
Eligibility: GPA 2.5
How to apply: ["apply to Southeast"]
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International Transitions Award - Graduate
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
$2,000
Eligibility: SEMO GPA 3.5 Minimum 10 earned SEMO credit hours
How to apply: ["apply to Southeast"]
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International Transitions Award - Undergraduate
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
$2,000
Eligibility: SEMO GPA 2.5 Minimum 13 earned SEMO credit hours
How to apply: ["apply to Southeast"]
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Phi Theta Kappa Award
Award
$500/yr in-state
$500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
$500
Eligibility: 3.25 transfer GPA Available to transfer students with 24 transferable hours from a two- or four-year college or university (excluding early college credit and dual credit).
How to apply: ["no separate application required"]
Source β†—
President's Scholarship (full award)
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+ β€’ ACT 28+ β€’ SAT 1300+
$8,000
Eligibility: 4.0 cumulative high school GPA and 28 ACT or 1300 SAT
How to apply: ["no separate application required"]
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Transfer Academic - 3.0-3.499 GPA
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
3.5 GPA Transfer Value $2,000 3.0-3.499 GPA Transfer Value $1,000
Eligibility: 24 transferable hours from a two- or four-year college or university (excluding early college credit and dual credit)
How to apply: ["no separate application required"]
Source β†—
Transfer Academic - 3.5 GPA
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
3.5 GPA Transfer Value $2,000 3.0-3.499 GPA Transfer Value $1,000
Eligibility: 24 transferable hours from a two- or four-year college or university (excluding early college credit and dual credit)
How to apply: ["no separate application required"]
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Will To Do Award (guarantee)
Requirements
GPA 2.8+
The Will To Do Award ensures students will pay $0 out of pocket in tuition and general fees by covering any remaining amount after applying Pell, Access Missouri, institutional awards, and other tuition-specific grants/scholarships.
Eligibility: Federal Pell Grant eligible * Missouri Resident * 2.75 cumulative high school GPA * Enrolled full-time
How to apply: ["FAFSA on file by March 1"]
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Other scholarships at Southeast Missouri State University (4)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Departmental Endowed Scholarships (Management / English examples)
Multiple endowed scholarships available; amounts not specified on department pages.
Eligibility: Varies by award; examples include minimum GPAs (2.5, 2.75, 3.0) and residency or major preferences.
How to apply: ["some scholarships may require additional submissions", "contact department for details"]
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Endowed and Sponsored Scholarships (AcademicWorks)
SEMO awards nearly 2,000 endowed scholarships per year, totaling more than $3.1 million.
Eligibility: Although a separate application is not required for Endowed and Sponsored Scholarships, admitted students may receive a notification that they meet the requirements for certain awards that require additional information.
How to apply: ["may require additional submissions", "register AcademicWorks"]
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MBA / College-level scholarships (select examples)
Eligibility: Examples: Alumni Association of Business Professionals/Cape Girardeau County: Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.75. Dr. John V. Crampton (MBA): Applicant may be undergraduate at time of application provided they have applied for acceptance into the MBA program and have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must be enrolled in 9 graduate hours for the upcoming fall semester.
How to apply: ["contact Student Financial Services", "departmental deadlines (March 1)"]
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Theatre & Dance Scholarship (range)
$500-$1,500/yr
All Theatre and Dance Scholarships are renewable with acceptable progress (see above) and are valued at $500, $1,000, or $1,500
Eligibility: If you have applied for one of the BFA programs or Dance placement, you are automatically considered for a scholarship(s). Achieved an Enhanced ACT composite score of at least 21 or SAT composite score of at least 1080 Earned a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) Registered for Southeast AcademicWorks
How to apply: ["audition (BFA)", "scholarship form if not applied to BFA", "register AcademicWorks"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Southeast Missouri State University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Southeast Missouri State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Southeast Missouri State University give?

Published awards range $500-$8,000/yr. Southeast Missouri State University lists 22 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Southeast Missouri State University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 27 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Southeast Missouri State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$8,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Southeast Missouri State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 93% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Southeast Missouri State University?

18 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Southeast Missouri State University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Southeast Missouri State University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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