# Missouri Scholars Academy

Three-week residential academy at Mizzou each June for about 300 of Missouri's top rising juniors: interdisciplinary courses and enrichment for gifted students, nominated through their schools. $200 scholar fee with aid available.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organization | University of Missouri |
| Category | leadership |
| Cost | $200 |
| Deadline | Rolling / check official site |
| Eligibility | Grade 11 |
| Format | In person |
| Location | Columbia, MO |
| Program dates | 2026-06-07 to 2026-06-27 |
| Apply | https://moscholars.missouri.edu/selection-process/nomination/ |

## About this program

# Missouri Scholars Academy

The Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA) is a three-week residential program for gifted Missouri students held each June on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia — June 7–27 in 2026. More than 300 rising high school juniors from across the state gather for a specially designed curriculum of interdisciplinary courses plus a full slate of extracurricular activities, living and learning alongside Missouri's most academically talented peers.

## What You'll Do

- Take interdisciplinary academic courses built specifically for the academy rather than standard high school classes
- Join discussions, activities, and enrichment programming outside the classroom
- Live on the Mizzou campus for three weeks with scholars from every corner of Missouri
- Build a statewide network of high-achieving peers

## Who Should Apply

Missouri residents who are current high school sophomores attending public or private Missouri schools; home-schooled students are also encouraged to apply. Students are nominated through their schools — nominations for 2026 opened November 1, 2025 and closed February 6, 2026 — and are scored on unweighted GPA, a standardized test score, letters of recommendation, and two 300–350-word essays. Accepted scholars pay a $200 scholar fee, and a need-based scholarship can be requested during registration.

## Outcomes

Scholars complete one of Missouri's flagship academic honors experiences, gain three weeks of college-campus living, and join an alumni network of MSA scholars. Selection itself is a statewide academic distinction recognized by Missouri schools and colleges.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Missouri Scholars Academy cost?

Missouri Scholars Academy costs $200. Many paid programs offer need-based financial aid or fee waivers — check the official site before ruling it out.

### Who is eligible for Missouri Scholars Academy?

Missouri Scholars Academy is open to high school juniors. Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

### Is Missouri Scholars Academy online or in person?

Missouri Scholars Academy is an in-person program based in Columbia, MO.

### How do I apply to Missouri Scholars Academy?

Apply directly through University of Missouri's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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