Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship

The Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program, named in honor of Allan Walker Purdy, is designed to provide scholarships to emerging leaders who are outstanding students and who need additional funding for higher education. We are looking for leaders on Missouri college campuses and/or in the community! This scholarship supports candidates who demonstrate leadership, character and academic performance. This program is open to students who started higher education right after high school as well as adult learners who are now pursuing or returning to complete a degree. Additionally, these students have a vision, are eager to make their contribution to the world and have the work ethic to bring their dreams to fruition.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of academic performance, campus/community involvement, leadership potential, and character. Unmet financial need will also be considered.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Be a Missouri resident.
• Be an undergraduate second, third, or fourth year student attending an eligible Missouri public or private higher education institution for the 2025-2026 academic year. Click here to see eligible schools list.
• Be enrolled full-time, unless enrolled in final semester prior to degree completion.
• Making Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the school.
• Have cumulative college GPA of 2.50 or higher.
• Student’s SAI range as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will factor into decision. Unmet need will also be a factor.

This application requires one recommendation. The recommendation should be from an instructor, counselor, advisor, current or recent supervisor, community leader, or other similarly qualified individual. Your application may not be considered if the recommendation is not submitted.

Award recipients will be notified by mid-July 2025.

This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of three years. Recipients must continue to meet the eligibility requirements, maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50, demonstrate continued campus/community involvement, and otherwise maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by your school.

Click here for detailed information about the Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship.

If this award is used for educational expenses that are not required for your academic program, such as housing, meals or transportation, your scholarship may be considered taxable income. You should consult your tax advisor about your specific situation.
If awarded the scholarship, the amount may be reduced if your unmet need (i.e., your Cost of Attendance minus other scholarships and grants) is less than the scholarship.
Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability.

Questions? Contact info@moslf.org or 636.733.3712.