Smart Talented Leaders (STL) Scholars Program Application

If you answer Yes to the following questions, please continue with application. *

Are you a first-generation, minority or underprivileged student?
Are you enrolled in a Missouri college, university or trade school?
Are you majoring in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program?
Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher? (previous recipients only)

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Address *

City/State *

Zip Code *

Birthday (MM/DD/YYYY) *

Personal Email Address *

Email

Confirm Email

Mobile Phone (xxx-xxx-xxxx) *

Home Phone (xxx-xxx-xxxx) *

Graduating High School *

Date of Graduation (MM/DD/YYYY) *

What is your current cumulative GPA?

What organization(s) are you an active member or volunteer? *

Which Missouri college, university or technical school are you attending? *

What semester will you be attending? (choose one) *

Spring 2021
Summer 2021
Fall 2021

What is your major (program of study)? *

What type of degree or you seeking? (choose one) *

How many credit hours are you enrolled? (minimum 3 hours) *

Amount of Scholarship Award requested? ($100-$1,500) *

How do you plan to use the Scholarship Award? (choose one) *

If other is checked, please explain below:

Explanation for Other:

Are you a first-generation student? *

Yes
No

Are you interested in volunteering? *

Yes
No

Are you interested in an internship? *

Yes
No

Are you interested in mentorship? *

Yes
No

Are you interested in receiving help for mental health & wellness? *

Yes
No

Are you interested in the STL Scholars Ambassador program? *

Yes
No

Are you currently employed? (choose one) *

Full-time
Part-time
Not Employed

Applicant's Income: *

Are you interested in employment? (choose one) *

Full-time
Part-time
Either

Have you been awarded other grants/scholarships? *

Yes
No

If yes, provide total amount received in box below.

Total grants/scholarships dollars awarded:

Do you have children? *

Yes
No

Number and ages of children:

Essay Topic *

Write an ESSAY using the Font (Times New Roman 12PT). The Essay must be between (250-300 words) *

Applicant will have an opportunity to share Essay with the Scholarship Committee.

To complete your application, please submit the following documents online, via email or US mail.

Completed application
Copy of current Missouri Driver’s License/State ID
Copy of Official transcript with current GPA
Copy of letter of admission or proof of current enrollment for a Missouri college, university or technical school
Two (2) letters of recommendation

Please email recommendation letters to: stlscholars@gmail.com.

Additional Comments:

Student's Signature (Your typed name is accepted as your signature) *

I am eighteen (18) years of age or older and give my permission for my transcript and/or other permanent school records to be included with this scholarship application. (do not sign if you are not 18 years of age).

Parent/Guardian Signature (Your typed name is accepted as your signature)

I am the parent/legal guardian of the individual applying for a Smart Talented Leaders Scholarship. I give permission for my child’s transcript and/or other permanent school records to be included with this scholarship application.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE SPRING 2021 SEMESTER

Scholarship Award Application

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