Triple A Ranch Scholarship

The Triple A Ranch Scholarship is open to students from the greater St. Louis region who are considered first generation college students and demonstrate financial need as a full-time undergraduate student at a regionally accredited two or four-year college or university.

The Triple A Ranch Scholarship program was established by William S. Anheuser shortly before his death at age 98 to provide financial support and a vote of confidence to area students who are working to improve themselves and their community through advanced education. The name of the scholarship recalls Mr. Anheuser’s ranch in south central Missouri where he raised prized Aberdeen-Angus cattle and learned a great deal about life and the value of hard work.

Eligibility:

  • High School Senior from the St. Louis region. The region is defined by the City of St. Louis, the Missouri counties of St. Louis, Saint Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, Lincoln, and Warren, and the Illinois counties of Madison, Saint Clair, Clinton, Monroe, Bond, Calhoun, Macoupin, and Jersey.
  • First generation of family to attend college full-time
  • Demonstrated unmet financial need at an accredited US college or university

Selection:
Applications will be evaluated based on:

  • past academic performance and potential for continued success
  • the quality of the essay
  • indications that the applicant holds the value of giving back to the community
  • strength of the recommendations
  • demonstration of unmet financial need

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please answer all questions that apply to you, even if they are not marked “required."

Notification
Application status will be changed from submitted to either offered or denied in June. Applicants can view their status by logging in to their Scholarship Central account. Award checks will be mailed in early August to the college the scholarship recipient will attend. Information about renewal applications will come from the St. Louis Community Foundation.

Renewals
Recipients may reapply for scholarship consideration for a maximum of four years of undergraduate funding provided they continue to meet eligibility requirements. Please note that because the award amounts are based on available funding and financial need that can change from year to year, the amount of this scholarship award may change if a recipient applies for renewal awards in years to come

Questions? Contact Ellen Vietor, Scholarship Manager at the St. Louis Community Foundation at scholarships@stlgives.org or 314-880-4960.

Eligibility, financial need, and award amount for this scholarship program will be determined by the St. Louis Community Foundation. This scholarship program, as a component fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Donor
William S. Anheuser
Award
up to $6,000, renewable
Deadline
04/15/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Before you begin this application, please take a minute to read through the scholarship details. This will allow you to see all the eligibility requirements. Click on the scholarship name that is underlined and in blue ink in the upper left-hand corner to see the details. Check here to indicate you have reviewed the eligibility criteria.
  2. To be considered for this scholarship, your Scholarship Central General Application MUST include your FALL transcript for the current academic year. The transcript should show your name, school, grades, and cumulative GPA. If you previously uploaded an earlier transcript, please upload a new transcript to your General Application and change your answer to the GPA question. If your college choice has changed, please update that on the General Application as well.
  3. Applicant's Current Employer
  4. Applicant's Current Job Title or Occupation
  5. This scholarship will be awarded to a student whose essay demonstrates they have the personal traits of perseverance, goal attainment and integrity. Write an essay of 500 words or less that tells the scholarship application review committee what you think they should know about you.
  6. In no more than 300 words, write about how you have given back to your community through volunteering your time, sharing a special talent or lending support. Explain why you felt it was important to give back..
  7. Upload your FAFSA Submission Summary for next year.
  8. Enter your Student Aid Index that is on your FAFSA Submission Summary.
  9. UPLOAD: Please upload next year's Financial Aid Award Letter from the college you will attend. This document will be required before an award can be determined and should include: college name, applicant name, loans, grants and scholarships offered.
  10. What school issued the award letter that you uploaded?
  11. Upload documentation from the school you plan to attend that shows your total cost of attendance.
  12. Where will you live during the academic year for which you are applying?
  13. List the names of any siblings, their age(s), and what school(s) they are attending (if any).
  14. List any financial awards you have been notified about for the period for which you are requesting funding. These may include veteran's benefits, tuition waivers, WIA benefits, employee reimbursement, as well as other institutional/grant aid.
    • 1. Name
    • 2. Amount
    • 3. Renewable
  15. If you wish to inform the reviewers of any unusual financial circumstances, including costs associated with your education or educational loans already incurred for or by you, please provide here. Please note that tax forms, W-2s or other documentation may be requested to verify information on the FAFSA Submission Summary.
  16. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Full Name
  17. Parent 1 address (if different than yours). Include home number & street, city, state and zip code
  18. Parent 1 highest level of education
  19. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Current Employer
  20. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Occupation or Title
  21. Parent 1 Marital status
  22. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Full name
  23. Parent 2 address (if different than yours). Include home number & street, city, state and zip code
  24. Parent 2 highest level of education
  25. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Current Employer
  26. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Occupation or Title
  27. Parent 2 Marital status
  28. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  29. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  30. SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I authorize the St. Louis Community Foundation and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic records and other information that applies to the consideration of this application. My signature also signifies that, if awarded, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform the St. Louis Community Foundation of any changes to my college plans and that I understand that some portion of scholarship awards I receive from any source may be considered taxable income if the total amount exceeds the cost of tuition and course related fees, supplies and equipment.
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