Application Requirements

• Apply to the University of Missouri http://admissions.missouri.edu/howtoapply
• Complete application form (University Application), due:
- December 1 for incoming freshman
- February 1 for transfer students
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): www.fafsa.ed.gov

Also send the following items to the address provided at (Contact us) according to the appropriate date listed above:

• A personal statement
• An unofficial transcript
• Three letters of recommendation

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on overall high school GPA (minimum of 2.8 in math courses); class rank; ACT score (minimum of 28), emphasis on math; personal statement; three letters of recommendation (from teachers and counselors that address the student’s work ethic, communication skills, maturity, community involvement, perseverance, and analytical and creative abilities); and an interview.

 

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident seeking an undergraduate degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering (ECE)
• Demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA application
• Meet necessary academic requirements

 

Benefits of IncREaCE Scholarship

• Full two-year scholarship for unmet need
• Annual awards banquet
• Academic support services
• Educational resources
• Quality faculty-student interaction
• Assist with transition from high school to college, and from 2-year colleges to 4-year degree programs
• Students will take classes as a cohort
• Opportunity to receive a travel scholarship to attend a research conference

Maintaining an IncREaCE Scholarship

• Maintain GPA above a 2.5
• Enrollment as an electrical and computer engineering student
• Demonstrate financial need by submitting FAFSA annually
• Maintain full-time status (12 credit hours/semester)
• Submit progress reports

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. Can I receive this scholarship for a summer semester?
This program offers support for fall and spring semester only.

2. What do I have to do as an IncREaCE Scholar?
Maintain academic excellence and provide progress reports.

3. Why should I complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
Candidates must meet financial requirements to receive this scholarship. Filling out the FAFSA will allow us to know applicants financial need.
• FAFSA website: http:// www.fafsa.ed.gov/
• FAFSA deadline for 2009-2010 academic year is March 1, 2009

4. How will I know if I am awarded the scholarship?
Scholarship recipients will be notified via mail that they have been selected to receive the scholarship. All recipients will be required to sign a contract stating agreement with the requirements for maintaining an IncREaCE scholarship.

5. Can I receive other MU scholarships if I get this scholarship?
Yes, this scholarship does not prevent you from obtaining other scholarships. This scholarship is intended to meet
financial need. Therefore, additional scholarships may reduce your overall financial need, thus reducing the amount of this award.

6. Do I have to fill out any forms or reapply to receive my scholarship the second year?
No, once a student is notified that he/she is an IncREaCE scholar and signs the contract, the scholarship is awarded, as long as the requirements are fulfilled.