Freshmen scholarships are awarded based on a combination of ACT or SAT scores and cumulative high school grade point average or class rank. All applicants for admission are automatically considered for merit scholarships. Some merit awards may be combined with a Student Involvement Scholarship. The information listed below reflects the 2012-2013 scholarship program.
Governor's Scholarship
Value
Incidental fees and general fees for 30 credit hours per academic year, room & board, textbook rental. The 2011-2012 value is $13,174 for Missouri residents or $18,214 for non-Missouri residents
Eligibility
Achieve a 31+ ACT composite score or 1360+ SAT (critical reading + math) and rank in the upper 3% of class (Missouri residents) or rank as Valedictorian (out-of-state residents).
Renewal
Renewable each year up to a maximum of four consecutive academic years. To renew, you must maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average in courses taken at Southeast and complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year at Southeast. Southeast summer hours taken in the same academic year may be used to meet renewal criteria.
Calculate your GPA to determine if you need to enroll in summer classes.
How to Apply
Complete the “Application for Undergraduate Admission and Merit Scholarships”
Deadline
Apply by December 15
For complete details, read the Important Scholarship Information
Regents' Scholarship
Value
Incidental fees for 30 credit hours per academic year. The 2011-2012 value is $5,634 for Missouri residents or $10,674 for non-Missouri residents.
Eligibility for Missouri Residents
- 27+ ACT composite score or 1210+ SAT (critical reading + math) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or rank in the upper 10% of class; or
- 25+ ACT composite score or 1130+ SAT (critical reading + math) and rank as Valedictorian or Salutatorian; or
- National Merit/ Achievement Semifinalist designation
Eligibility for Out-of-State Residents
- Achieve a 28+ ACT composite score or 1250+ SAT (critical reading + math) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or rank in the upper 10% of class; or
- Achieve National Merit/ Achievement Semifinalist designation
Renewal
Renewable each year up to a maximum of four consecutive academic years. To renew, you must maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average in courses taken at Southeast and complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year at Southeast. Southeast summer hours taken in the same academic year may be used to meet renewal criteria.
Calculate your GPA to determine if you need to enroll in summer classes.
How to Apply
Complete the “Application for Undergraduate Admission and Merit Scholarships”
Deadline
Apply by December 15
For complete details, read the Important Scholarship Information
President's Plus Scholarship
Value
$2,500 applied toward incidental fees ($1,250 per semester).
Eligibility
Missouri Residents Only. Achieve a 26+ ACT composite score or 1170+ SAT (critical reading + math) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or rank in the upper 20% of their class.
Renewal
Renewable each year up to a maximum of four consecutive academic years. To renew, you must maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average in courses taken at Southeast and complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year at Southeast. Southeast summer hours taken in the same academic year may be used to meet renewal criteria.
Calculate your GPA to determine if you need to enroll in summer classes.
How to Apply
Complete the “Application for Undergraduate Admission and Merit Scholarships”
Deadline
Apply by December 15 (guaranteed); awarded through March 1 as funds allow.
For complete details, read the Important Scholarship Information
President's Scholarship
Value
$2,000 applied toward incidental fees ($1,000 per semester).
Eligibility
- Missouri Residents Only
- Achieve a 27+ ACT composite score or 1210+ SAT (critical reading + math) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; or
- Achieve a 24+ ACT composite score or 1090+ SAT (critical reading + math) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or rank in the upper 20% of class; or
- Achieve a 23+ ACT composite score or 1050+ SAT (critical reading + math) and rank in the upper 10% of class or rank as Valedictorian or Salutatorian; or
- Achieve National Merit/ Achievement Commended designation
Renewal
Renewable each year up to a maximum of four consecutive academic years. To renew, you must maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average in courses taken at Southeast and complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year at Southeast. Southeast summer hours taken in the same academic year may be used to meet renewal criteria.
Calculate your GPA to determine if you need to enroll in summer classes.
How to Apply
Complete the “Application for Undergraduate Admission and Merit Scholarships”
Deadline
Apply by December 15 (guaranteed); awarded through March 1 as funds allow.
For complete details, read the Important Scholarship Information
University Scholarship
Value
$2,500 applied toward incidental fees ($1,250 per semester) or $1,500 when combined with the Regional Achievement Award.
Eligibility
Out-of-State Residents Only. Achieve a 27+ ACT composite score or 1210+ SAT (critical reading + math) and have a 3.3 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale or be a National Merit/ Achievement Commended. Students also qualify if they achieve a 24+ ACT composite score or 1100+ SAT (critical reading + math) and have a 3.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale or rank in the upper 20% of their class or be a National Merit/ Achievement Commended.
Renewal
Renewable each year up to a maximum of four consecutive academic years. To renew, you must maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average in courses taken at Southeast and complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year at Southeast. Southeast summer hours taken in the same academic year may be used to meet renewal criteria.
Calculate your GPA to determine if you need to enroll in summer classes.
How to Apply
Complete the “Application for Undergraduate Admission and Merit Scholarships”
Deadline
Apply by December 15 (guaranteed); awarded through March 1 as funds allow.
For complete details, read the Important Scholarship Information
Regional Achievement Award (RAA)
For complete details and Frequently Asked Questions visit the RAA Website.
Value
Recipients will pay the in-state incidental fee rate plus 25 percent of that rate. The 2011-2012 value is $3,631 for 30 credit hours.
Eligibility
- Achieve a 21+ ACT composite score or 980+ SAT (critical reading + math) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and
- Reside in an RAA eligible county in Arkansas, Illinois, Tennessee, and Kentucky ; and
- Live in on-campus housing the first two years.
Renewal
Renewable each year up to a maximum of four consecutive academic years, 128 credit hours (including transfer) or completion of the coursework for a Bachelor's degree, whichever occurs first, provided you:
- meet the housing requirement of living in University approved housing during the Fall and Spring semesters of your first two years (one year if a community college transfer student) enrolled at Southeast; and
- are enrolled in at least 12 Southeast hours for the Fall and Spring semesters (complete a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year).
- maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average in courses taken at Southeast. Southeast summer hours taken in the same academic year may be used to meet renewal criteria.
Calculate your GPA to determine if you need to enroll in summer classes.
How to Apply
Complete the “Application for Undergraduate Admission and Merit Scholarships”
Deadline
Apply by December 15 (guaranteed); awarded through June 1 as funds allow
Southeast Family Achievement Award
Value
Recipients will pay the in-state incidental fee rate plus 25 percent of that rate. The 2011-2012 value is $3,631 for 30 credit hours.
Eligibility
- Out-of-State Residents only.
- Achieve a 21+ ACT composite score or 980+ SAT (critical reading + math) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and
- Be the child or grandchild of a Southeast graduate.
Renewal
Renewable each year up to a maximum of four consecutive academic years, 128 credit hours (including transfer) or completion of the coursework for a Bachelor's degree, whichever occurs first, provided you:
- meet the housing requirement of living in University approved housing during the Fall and Spring semesters of your first two years (one year if a community college transfer student) enrolled at Southeast; and
- are enrolled in at least 12 Southeast hours for the Fall and Spring semesters (complete a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year).
- maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average in courses taken at Southeast. Southeast summer hours taken in the same academic year may be used to meet renewal criteria.
Calculate your GPA to determine if you need to enroll in summer classes.
How to Apply
Complete the “Application for Undergraduate Admission and Merit Scholarships” and include the parent or grandparent’s name at the time of graduation from Southeast.
Deadline
Apply by December 15 (guaranteed); awarded through June 1 as funds allow.
For complete details, read the Important Scholarship Information
GED Scholarship
The GED Scholarship is a competitive award program. There are 20 awards are made annually to beginning freshmen with the highest GED scores.
Value
Incidental fees for 30 credit hours per academic year. The 2011-2012 value is $5,634 for Missouri residents or $10,674 for non-Missouri residents.
Eligibility
- Plan to enroll as a non-traditional beginning freshmen at Southeast
- Missouri resident
- Achieve a GED combined standard score of 3,000 or above (300 if test taken prior to Jan. 1, 2002)
Renewal
Renewable each year up to a maximum of four consecutive academic years. To renew, you must maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average in courses taken at Southeast and complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year at Southeast. Southeast summer hours taken in the same academic year may be used to meet renewal criteria.
Calculate your GPA to determine if you need to enroll in summer classes.
How to Apply
- Complete the “Application for Undergraduate Admission and Merit Scholarships”
- Submit the GED Scholarship Application (http://www.semo.edu/pdf/sfs/SFS_GED_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION.pdf).
- Attach a copy of the official GED score report with the scholarship application.
Deadline
Fall semester deadline is July 15; Spring semester deadline is Dec. 1.