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Bright Flight Program

Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026
Closes: 12/31/2026

The Bright Flight Program is available to high-achieving Missouri high school seniors and graduates. Students pursuing postsecondary education at participating schools in Missouri are eligible to apply.

Win up to
$3,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
  • Website
Requirements
  • Minimum ACT score of 32 or above, or SAT Math score of 800 and SAT Critical Reading score of 800, OR minimum ACT score of 30 or 31, or SAT Math score of 800 and SAT Critical Reading score of 790–799
  • Resident of Missouri
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Planning to attend school in Missouri
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Firsttime college student
  • Proven academic achievement

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MO
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Situation
    First-time College student

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