The University of Missouri and the Missouri Scholars Academy are happy to offer competitive scholarships for MSA alumni who plan to continue “Week 4” at Mizzou! Boomba Tiger recipients are awarded $2,000 for the year.

Founded in 1985, the Missouri Scholars Academy is a three-week residential program for 330 of Missouri’s academically gifted students who are ready to begin their junior year of high school. The Academy is held each June on the campus of the University of Missouri and administered by the University of Missouri Honors College.

The Academy reflects Missouri’s desire to strive for excellence in education at all levels. The program is based on the premise that Missouri’s gifted youth must be provided with special opportunities for learning and personal development in order for them to realize their full potential.

With a carefully selected faculty and staff, a specially-designed curriculum with interdisciplinary courses and a variety of stimulating extracurricular activities, the Academy enables students to be part of a unique learning community. The Academy provides a model that all schools can use in building or expanding their own programs for gifted students. Educators who have served as faculty members have used this experience to benefit students in their local schools.

How to Apply

After you have been admitted to MU, you may apply for the Boomba Tiger Scholarship on ScholarshipUniverse. Applications are open from Sept. 15 to Dec. 1. If you have any questions, please reach out to Doug Valentine.