Amount: Varies (Need-based)
Deadline: April 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
This foundation provides interest-free loans and grants to students from the St. Louis metropolitan area who demonstrate financial need. Many first-generation college students from the region benefit.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Reside in the St. Louis metropolitan area
- Demonstrate significant financial need
- Enrollment in an accredited college/university
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Financial documentation
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open November 1. Deadline April 15. Interviews May/June. Winners notified July.
Tips
Thoroughly document your financial need. Emphasize your academic commitment and how this support will enable you to achieve your educational goals without excessive debt.