Scholarships & Aid

Panda-Mizzou Scholars

Mizzou's mascot, Truman the Tiger, poses for the picture with a panda mascot from Panda Express for a picture.

Supported by a donation from the Panda Charitable Foundation, the Panda-Mizzou Scholars program supports Mizzou Honors College students pursuing majors in education or healthcare-related fields.

Dedicated to supporting efforts, across the nation, to improve healthcare and primary, secondary and post-secondary education, Andrew and Peggy Cherng have made it one of their personal missions to provide the means to expand the number of highly trained teachers and healthcare professionals.

Award Amount and Expectations

The Honors College is not currently accepting applications for this award.

Panda-Mizzou Scholars are awarded a scholarship of $2,500 for out-of-state students or $5,000 for in-state students.

Awarded scholars must have a current FAFSA on file with Mizzou and demonstrate financial need. They must also be pursuing majors in education or healthcare-related fields.

Join the Honors Community

Students must be admitted to Mizzou before they can apply to the Honors College. Once admitted to MU, students who are eligible will see the Honors College application on their Application Status Page. Students who do not meet eligibility requirements can request an application.

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