As part of our mission to support students throughout their time at MU, the Center for Academic Success & Excellence manages four diversity-related scholarships. We assist students who have received these awards by assuring they are meeting the annual renewal requirements, along with the appeal process if the need arises.

The scholarships we manage are:

Summer Transition Scholarship

Students participating in the Summer Bridge Program are automatically considered for this scholarship.

Diversity Award

No separate application is required. All admitted underrepresented/underserved students are automatically considered for this scholarship.  Selected students will be notified by the Office of Admissions.

George C. Brooks Scholarship

The George C. Brooks Scholarship is a competitive award, requiring a separate MU application for consideration.  Students meeting the requirements will be notified by the Office of Admissions for an interview.

The award is named after former MU Financial Aid Director George C. Brooks, this scholarship is designed to enhance recruitment and retention of undergraduate students from ethnic groups that are underrepresented at MU.

Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship

The Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship is a highly competitive award, requiring a separate MU application for consideration, and is offered to only one incoming freshman annually.  Students meeting requirements will be notified by the Office of Admissions for an interview.

The Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship is designed to enhance the recruitment and retention of academically talented undergraduate students from ethnic groups that are typically under-represented in higher education. This scholarship is named to honor Dr. Donald M. Suggs, newspaper publisher, retired oral surgeon, patron of the arts, and distinguished community leader. His contributions to the City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri are recognized and honored by the University of Missouri.