Breakthrough Scholarship

Drury University is committed to inclusion and racial justice. This scholarship is designed to increase educational opportunities for racial and ethnic minorities, with supportive enrichment programming to ensure students are successfully integrated into campus life. Through guided campus involvement, service, and leadership, these students contribute to a dynamic and diverse student body.

The scholarship is awarded to graduating high school students who exhibit solid academic performance and extracurricular engagement. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible.

The scholarship is designed to contribute to the ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural diversity of the Drury University student body.

Breakthrough Scholarship Application

Application Deadline is Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Mobile Number *

Mailing Address *

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

What is your ethnicity? *

Write a 300-500 word essay on the following prompt: Please describe how your unique experiences, challenges overcome, or skills acquired would contribute to our distinctive University community.

Agreement 1.a - I understand that I must apply and be admitted to Drury University, and complete a FAFSA in order to be eligible for this scholarship. *

I understand

Agreement 1.b - I understand that I cannot receive this scholarship in conjunction with athletic scholarships due to NCAA eligibility requirements. *

I understand

Agreement 1.c - I understand that finalists will be contacted for an interview. *

I understand

Agreement 1.d - By submitting this application, I release the members of the Diversity Scholars committee to review my application for admission, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and financial aid eligibility. *

I understand

If you have questions, please contact your admission counselor at (800) 922-2274 or (417) 873-7205. Don’t know your admission counselor? Find them here!