Scholarships
Please note that scholarships may change. Students should also check
http://sfa.missouri.edu for University scholarships.
- SharP Scholars Award - Must be accepted as a SHarP Scholar to a SHP program
- Freshman Talent Scholarship - Incoming first-year freshman
- Lois Long Scholarship - Adult Day Connection volunteers
- SHP Diversity Scholars - Students from an under-represented background
- Nancy and Bill Laurie Scholarship - Graduates from Missouri's High Schools
- Mary Sebacher Radiography Scholarship - Radiography students in the professional phase of the Radiography program
- Richard E. and Carol B. Oliver Scholarship - First-generation college students in the professional phase of their program
- Blake Rudeen Memorial Scholarship - Seniors in the Respiratory Therapy program with an interest in pediatric care
- Diana Baldwin Leadership and Advocacy Award - Graduate students in the Occupational Therapy program
- School of Health Professions Service Award - Professional students who demonstrate service to the School of Health Professions
- School of Health Professions Alumni Organization Awards (Undergraduate) - Students who have completed 24 credit hours
- School of Health Professions Alumni Organization Awards (Professional Student) - Students in the professional phase of an SHP program
Freshman Talent Scholarship (4 total)
Award amount: $1750 per year (fall and spring)
This award is based on completed MU Financial Aid applications submitted by the Dec. 1 priority deadline.
Selection criteria:
- Be an incoming first-year freshman
- Ranked in the top 25% in senior high school class
- Enroll in the School of Health Professions for both the fall and winter semesters of the freshman year
- Must maintain a 2.5 GPA each semester during the scholarship period
Mary Sebacher Radiography Scholarship
Award amount: $500 for academic year 2013-14
Selection criteria:
- Awarded to a Radiography student in the professional phase of the Radiography Program
- Students must have a minimum cumulative MU GPA of 3.3 to qualify
- Applicants will submit an essay of 250-500 words with their application covering the following points:
- What excites you about your future in health care?
- What is the importance of professionalism, leadership, and ethical behavior to radiography?
- What impact do you hope to have through your professional work?
- Submit a completed scholarship application with an essay
- Application Deadline: February 1
- See Mary Sebacher Radiography Scholarship Application and Statement Requirements
SHP Diversity Scholars
Award amount: $2000 for academic year 2013-14; spring continuation dependent upon successful completion of the fall semester.
Selection criteria:
- Awarded to a professional student who:
- Comes from an underrepresented background in the health professions
- Demonstrates strong academic merit (minimum MU GPA of 3.0)
- Submits a 250-500 word essay of why diversity is so important in health professions and how they plan to contribute to the realization of a more diverse environment
- Selection will be based on quality of essay and academic merit
- Application Deadline: February 1
- Applications may be submitted to Office of Student Services, 504 Lewis Hall
Nancy and Bill Laurie Scholarship
Award amount: $1500 per year
Selection criteria:
- No application is necessary, recipient is notified by the office of Financial Aid.
- Recipient must have graduated from a high school within the state of Missouri
- Be enrolled in college full time
- Be an SHP student and;
- Have financial need
Diana Baldwin Leadership and Advocacy Award
Award amount: $750 for academic year 2013-14
Selection criteria:
Awarded to graduate student(s) in the School of Health Professions who have been accepted or are currently enrolled in the Occupational Therapy program. Students may apply for the award during their last year of undergraduate study or as graduate students. Professionalism, advocacy and leadership must be demonstrated with respect to the following criteria:
- A member in good standing with the Student Occupational Therapy Association of the University of Missouri-Columbia and the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Be in good academic standing
- Evidence of involvement in projects/activities demonstrating initiation and implementation of
- Activism and advocacy, or
- Activities benefiting a larger community, or
- Activities that enhance the profile of occupational therapy through public awareness
- A personal statement reflecting the learning from being a change agent and awareness of being socially responsible and a specific commitment to future challenges
- A letter of recommendation from an individual or organization concerning the ability to lead demonstrated by the student and reflecting on the impact of the activity on enhancing meaningful participation in daily life and/or the ability to influence to meet societal needs for health and well being
- Application Deadline: February 1
- See Diana Baldwin Leadership and Advocacy Award Application and Essay Requirements
Richard E. and Carol B. Oliver Scholarship
Award amount: $750 per year
Selection criteria:
- Awarded to a first generation college student who is in the professional phase of their program in the School of Health Professions
- Demonstrated merit (GPA 3.5 or higher)
- Demonstrated leadership and service in the School of Health Professions
- Submit a completed scholarship application with an essay
- Application Deadline: February 1
School of Health Professions Alumni Organization Awards (Professional Student)
Award amount: Minimum of $750
Selection criteria:
- Awarded to a student in the professional phase of an SHP program
- Students must have a minimum cumulative MU GPA of 3.30 to qualify.
- Awarded to a student who has demonstrated involvement in and service to the School of Health Professions, its programs or services.
- Preference will be given to applicants from under-represented backgrounds who are Missouri residents.
- Applicants will submit a short essay along with their application packet covering the following points:
- What influenced your decision to pursue a career in health professions?
- What excites you about your future in health care?
- What impact do you hope to have through your professional work?
- Application Deadline: February 1
- Finalists for the scholarship will be asked to participate in a short interview.
School of Health Professions Alumni Organization Awards (Undergraduate)
Award amount: Minimum of $750
Selection criteria:
- Awarded to an undergraduate enrolled in SHP who has completed at least twenty four hours of MU coursework and has been enrolled at MU at least two semesters.
- Requires a minimum cumulative MU GPA of 3.30
- Awarded to a student who has demonstrated involvement in and service to the School of Health Professions, its programs or services.
- Preference given to Missouri residents who are members of the Mizzou Alumni Association’s True Tigers.
- Non-traditional students encouraged to apply.
- Applicants will submit a short essay along with their application packet addressing the following questions:
- What influenced your decision to pursue a career in health professions?
- What excites you about your future in health care?
- What impact do you hope to have through your professional work?
- Application Deadline: February 1
- Finalists for the scholarship will be asked to participate in a short interview.
Blake Rudeen Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $750 per year
Selection criteria:
- Awarded to seniors in the respiratory therapy program with an interest in pediatric care
- Additional preference shall be given to a student with documented financial need
- Submit a completed scholarship application with an essay
- Application Deadline: February 1
- Applications should be submitted to 504 Lewis Hall
Lois Long Scholarship
Award amount: $750 per year
Selection criteria:
- Awarded to an MU student whose experience at the Adult Day Connection demonstrates the professional qualities of respect and service to others. (You do not need to be currently involved at the Adult Day Connection or enrolled in the School of Health Professions to apply for this award however you must have two full semesters’ experience at the Adult Day Connection and are in good academic standing to apply for this scholarship.)
- Additional preference shall be given to a student with documented financial need
- Submit a completed scholarship application with an essay
- Application Deadline: February 1
School of Health Professions Service Award
Award amount: $2000 for academic year 2013-14; spring continuation dependent upon successful completion of the fall semester.
Selection criteria:
- Awarded to a professional student who:
- Demonstrates service to the School of Health Professions
- Demonstrates financial need and strong academic merit
- Submits a resume summarizing their school, university and community service activities
- Application Deadline: February 1
- Resume with cover letter may be submitted to the Office of Student Services, 504 Lewis Hall
