In the St. Louis region, an adult with a bachelor’s degree has median earnings 40% higher than one with just a high school diploma and 17% higher than one with an associate’s degree.

This site is for students—and those who support them—to facilitate getting ready, getting in and getting through postsecondary education.

Missouri Courage Scholarship (MCS) acknowledges, affirms, and rewards the courage of those graduating seniors who have demonstrated their willingness to work for change in their community to advance the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) people and other historically marginalized groups.

Last year the MCS awarded more than $10,000 to eight students from across the state.