TRiO SSS Scholarship Incentive

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 EntriesHow to Enter
Meet with your TRiO Advisor 1Attend a scheduled appointment
Meet with TRiO’s Financial Coach, Marco Pantoja1Attend a scheduled appointment
Attend a TRiO SSS Tutoring Session1Sign up on Atlas
Check in and utilize resources in the TRiO SSS Community Room – SSC 1021Sign-in Sheet in SSC 102
Attend a TRiO SSS or TSO workshop or event 1RSVP and check in on MU Engage
Activity EntriesHow to Enter
Meet with your Academic Advisor1Attend a scheduled appointment
Attend a Tiger Tutors session1Attend session
Meet with an Academic Coach through the Learning Center1Attend a scheduled appointment
Meet with a writing tutor through the Writing Center1Attend a scheduled appointment
Submit a writing project for review through the Online Writery1Submit online
Activity EntriesHow to Enter
Meet with a Peer Career Specialist through the Career Center1Attend drop-in hours or scheduled appointment
Take a professional headshot in the Career Center’s Selfie Studio 1Email your headshot photo to trio@missouri.edu
Meet with a Pre-Health Advisor through the MedOpp Advising Office1Attend a scheduled appointment
Participate in an internship outside of what is required for your degree program20Email proof of participation to trio@missouri.edu
Activity EntriesHow to Enter
Attend a one-on-one financial appointment through the Office for Financial Success1Attend a scheduled appointment
Complete your 2025-2026 FAFSA1Email completion confirmation to trio@missouri.edu
Activity EntriesHow to Enter
Meet with a research librarian for a research consultation session1Attend a scheduled appointment
Attend the Undergraduate Visual Art & Design Showcase1Email a photo of one presentation from the event to trio@missouri.edu
Attend Show Me Research Week1Email 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 Research10Email proof of participation to trio@missouri.edu
Obtain your S.T.A.R. from the Office of Undergraduate Research10No submission required
Activity EntriesHow to Enter
Meet with a Study Abroad Advisor1Attend a scheduled appointment
Meet with a Fellowship Advisor through the Office of Global and National Fellowships1Attend a scheduled appointment
Participate in Study Abroad20Email proof of participation to trio@missouri.edu
Activity EntriesHow to Enter
Complete 10+ hours of volunteer work outside of what is required for your degree program10Email 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!