We are excited to continue the TRiO SSS Scholarship Incentive program! As part of this initiative, TRiO SSS students can earn entries for a chance to win one of two $500 MU Scholarships that can be applied toward your financial account for either Summer 2025 or Fall 2025.
Entries can be earned by participating in various activities on and off campus. Earn entries from January 21, 2025 – May 16, 2025. Winners will be announced in Summer 2025, and the drawing will be posted on the TRiO SSS Newsletter and Instagram.
Click the categories below to view eligible activities.
| Activity | Entries | How to Enter |
|---|---|---|
| Meet with your TRiO Advisor | 1 | Attend a scheduled appointment |
| Meet with TRiO’s Financial Coach, Marco Pantoja | 1 | Attend a scheduled appointment |
| Attend a TRiO SSS Tutoring Session | 1 | Sign up on Atlas |
| Check in and utilize resources in the TRiO SSS Community Room – SSC 102 | 1 | Sign-in Sheet in SSC 102 |
| Attend a TRiO SSS or TSO workshop or event | 1 | RSVP and check in on MU Engage |
| Activity | Entries | How to Enter |
|---|---|---|
| Meet with your Academic Advisor | 1 | Attend a scheduled appointment |
| Attend a Tiger Tutors session | 1 | Attend session |
| Meet with an Academic Coach through the Learning Center | 1 | Attend a scheduled appointment |
| Meet with a writing tutor through the Writing Center | 1 | Attend a scheduled appointment |
| Submit a writing project for review through the Online Writery | 1 | Submit online |
| Activity | Entries | How to Enter |
|---|---|---|
| Meet with a Peer Career Specialist through the Career Center | 1 | Attend drop-in hours or scheduled appointment |
| Take a professional headshot in the Career Center’s Selfie Studio | 1 | Email your headshot photo to trio@missouri.edu |
| Meet with a Pre-Health Advisor through the MedOpp Advising Office | 1 | Attend a scheduled appointment |
| Participate in an internship outside of what is required for your degree program | 20 | Email proof of participation to trio@missouri.edu |
| Activity | Entries | How to Enter |
|---|---|---|
| Attend a one-on-one financial appointment through the Office for Financial Success | 1 | Attend a scheduled appointment |
| Complete your 2025-2026 FAFSA | 1 | Email completion confirmation to trio@missouri.edu |
| Activity | Entries | How to Enter |
|---|---|---|
| Meet with a research librarian for a research consultation session | 1 | Attend a scheduled appointment |
| Attend the Undergraduate Visual Art & Design Showcase | 1 | Email a photo of one presentation from the event to trio@missouri.edu |
| Attend Show Me Research Week | 1 | Email a photo of one presentation from the event to trio@missouri.edu |
| Present at an on-campus or a national forum through the Office of Undergraduate Research | 10 | Email proof of participation to trio@missouri.edu |
| Obtain your S.T.A.R. from the Office of Undergraduate Research | 10 | No submission required |
| Activity | Entries | How to Enter |
|---|---|---|
| Meet with a Study Abroad Advisor | 1 | Attend a scheduled appointment |
| Meet with a Fellowship Advisor through the Office of Global and National Fellowships | 1 | Attend a scheduled appointment |
| Participate in Study Abroad | 20 | Email proof of participation to trio@missouri.edu |
| Activity | Entries | How to Enter |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 10+ hours of volunteer work outside of what is required for your degree program | 10 | Email proof of participation to trio@missouri.edu |
Please keep up to date with our MU Engage page & our Instagram for all upcoming event info. If you have any questions, need help finding opportunities to earn entries, or want to discuss an opportunity that is not listed above, reach out to your TRiO Advisor!
How has TRiO impacted your life?
“As a first-gen student, having my TRiO Advisor to keep me on track and organized has been huge! She cares about me as a person as well as my success at Mizzou, and I view her as a mentor. She takes the time to check in with her students and gets to know us in order to put us on a path that suits are personality and goals. I was really procrastinating registering for class and she helped me simplify a daunting task and motivated me to be organized this semester and proactive for this one.”
Camryn Adams
“My participation in TRiO has been incredibly beneficial during my time at MU. It helped me connect with other first-generation students, giving me a sense of community and understanding. Through TRiO, I was able to discuss the unique challenges of being a first-generation student, which made me feel less alone and more supported in my journey.”
Randi Noel
