rootEd Community College Transfer Scholarship Grant

rootEd Community College Transfer Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Rooted Alliance Inc
Amount: Up to US $12,000
Last Updated: March 06, 2026

Summary

The rootEd Community College Transfer Scholarship supports students transitioning from Missouri community colleges to accredited four-year institutions. This renewable scholarship awards up to $12,000 annually, aiming to enhance educational access for those in rural areas. Established by the rootEd Alliance in 2018, it addresses the unique challenges faced by these students, ensuring financial barriers do not hinder their academic aspirations.

Overview

Mission & Vision Mission The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization founded in 1920, is based upon the conviction that an educated society is essential to a healthy democracy. The Scholarship Foundation provides access to postsecondary education to members of our community who otherwise would not have the financial means to fulfill their educational goals. Vision The Foundation sees higher education as a catalyst, an agent of change for individuals, families, communities, and nations. We envision a community that recognizes the importance of educational attainment and assures positive educational outcomes are accessible to all regardless of economic circumstance. In our community, doors will not be closed to those who lack financial resources, and postsecondary education will be available to all with the potential to succeed. rootEd Community College Transfer Scholarship rootEd Alliance launched in 2018 to address the most challenging obstacles to success after high school for students in rural America with advice, exposure and access to financial resources. The mission of rootEd Alliance is to clear a path to a stronger future for students in rural America. A collaborative philanthropic effort, rootEd Alliance grew out of a collective belief in the power of education to change lives and an understanding of the unique needs of rural America. The rootEd Community College Transfer Scholarship is dedicated to improving postsecondary education opportunities for community college students intending to transfer from any community college in Missouri to an accredited, nonprofit 4-year college or university. This is a renewable scholarship of up to $12,000 annually.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible to be considered for this scholarship you must: Be a student transferring from a community college in Missouri or Idaho, with plans to continue education at a bachelor’s degree granting institution for the upcoming academic year. Have graduated from a rural Missouri high school or Teton High School in Idaho in the past five years Plan to attend full-time at an accredited, nonprofit college or university Have earned a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or similar need calculations. Applicants with a Student Aid Index (SAI) over $17,500 must have significant and extenuating circumstances to be considered.