St. Louis American Foundation Scholarship

The St. Louis American Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to support students from the St. Louis region in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship provides $2,500 per semester ($5,000 total) to selected students to assist with college-related expenses, including tuition, books, fees, and study abroad programs.

Through this scholarship, the Foundation continues its commitment to advancing educational equity, supporting underrepresented students, and uplifting the next generation of leaders. Funding is disbursed in two parts: $2,500 in the fall semester and $2,500 in the spring semester.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a high school senior or currently enrolled college student (undergraduate or graduate)
  • Must reside in St. Louis or the surrounding region (includes Metro East and nearby counties)
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • May attend any accredited college or university nationwide
  • Must demonstrate academic promise, community involvement, and/or leadership
  • Must complete and submit a spending plan outlining how the scholarship funds will be used
  • Must agree to submit a mid-year report (after the fall semester) detailing how the fall scholarship funds were used

Allowable uses of scholarship funds

  • Tuition and fees
  • Textbooks and required course materials
  • Room and board
  • Study abroad expenses
  • Other documented college-related costs

Post-Award Requirements:

  • Submit a brief report after the fall semester detailing how funds were used
  • Maintain good academic standing during the scholarship year

Contact support@myscholarshipcentral.org with questions.

Award
$5,000
Deadline
07/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please provide a spending plan on how this scholarship will be used.
  2. Essay: How will this scholarship support your educational goals, and how do you plan to use it to invest in your college success?
  3. 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.
  4. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the administrators of this scholarship and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work.