Student Scholarships
Don & Becky Aripoli Fund for NASPA Conference
Goal: To help a graduating student in the SAHE program attend the NASPA Conference in their final semester.
Students selected for this award may receive up to $500.00 and may use the award for transportation costs, hotel, meals and conference registration. Receipts for allowable expenses would be submitted after the trip is completed and reimbursement would be authorized.
Established by Dr. Don Aripoli, who seeded the initial funds for the account. For questions about eligibility or criteria, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs.
To apply: Complete the application below. For submission, please compile your supplemental application materials (i.e., curriculum vita, recommendation letter, and/or philosophy statement) in the same email, preferably combined into a single PDF.
Kathy J. Davis Award
Goal: To allow a second-year graduate student in the SAHE program, who has demonstrated an interest in a career in academic advising to attend a professional development conference specifically for academic advising (i.e., NACADA or MACADA).
Students selected for this award may receive up to $500.00 and may use the award for expenditures such as (but not limited to) conference registration fees, required travel and transportation, lodging and meals. Receipts for allowable expenses would be submitted after the trip is completed and reimbursement would be authorized.
To be considered for selection, the student must:
- Submit a written philosophy statement reflecting their career interest in academic advising,
- Submit a recommendation/letter of reference from a MSU academic advisor (faculty or staff) and a current curriculum vitae.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Established by Kathy Davis, who seeded the initial funds for the account. For questions about eligibility or criteria, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs.
To apply: Complete the application below. For submission, please compile your supplemental application materials (i.e., curriculum vita, recommendation letter, and/or philosophy statement) in the same email, preferably combined into a single PDF.
Paying It Forward Scholarship
Goal: To help with final costs associated with program completion and career placement for those students who are working full-time while pursuing an SAHE degree.
Appropriate use of funds are:
- Tuition and University fees needed for program completion.
- Books and resources to pursue career advancement opportunities such as job interviews.
This fund is not intended to be used for conference or other program travel that does not correlate with pursuing a career opportunity. Any travel related uses must correspond to career placement such as job interviews.
Established by Dr. O. Gilbert Brown, who seeded the initial funds for the account.
Doman Travel Fund
Goal: To support student participation and attendance in SAHE sponsored workshops, conferences and program presentations that can assist students and contribute to their professional development. This will enhance educational opportunities and endeavors, which meet the mission and goals of the SAHE program.
Established by Dr. Earle Doman, who seeded the initial funds for the account. For questions about eligibility or criteria, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs.
To apply: Complete the application below. For submission, please compile your supplemental application materials (i.e., curriculum vita, recommendation letter, and/or philosophy statement) in the same email, preferably combined into a single PDF.
About SAHE scholarship accounts
The Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) program has several scholarship accounts that are administered by the Missouri State Foundation.
These accounts are managed by the Vice President of Student Affairs in consultation with the program faculty and administered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or sexual orientation.