Traditional Scholarship
February 15th
Summer Semester Opens
March 15th
Summer Semester Closes
About the Scholarship Program
The Traditional Scholarship Program supports the continuing education of Saint Louis Public Schools Teachers and Administrators employed full time who have served one continuous year (12 months). This program is designed to provide scholarships to qualified educators for educational tuition assistance who wish to pursue additional training or education that will support their work in the classroom or career related profession. The Fund has an online application process which is available during three funding cycles (spring, summer and fall). Each session is open for a limited time; you are encouraged to apply early. Please see upcoming deadlines.
Pictured: Dr. Connor Maguire, ELA Dept. Chair at Sumner High School, completed his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) in May 2024
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Eligibility Criteria
Confirm your eligibility by verifying employment, appropriate DESE certification, continuous service, and compliance with previous Fund agreements.
Guidelines & Conditions
Understand the specific guidelines and conditions that applicants must meet to secure and retain our traditional scholarship.
How to Apply
Learn the step-by-step process to apply for our scholarship, including necessary documents, submission deadlines, and application tips.
Educational Tuition Disbursement
Parsons Blewett has partnered with select approved universities in a direct-pay program, meaning the Fund does not pay in advance. An educator must be financially prepared to pay the Institution at the time of registration.Payment to the university will cover educational tuition only. Any additional fees and academic hours will be the student’s responsibility.
At the beginning of the semester, Parsons Blewett will forward to the institution electronically a list of approved scholarship recipients, accompanied by a signed grade/financial release form for each student.At the end of the semester, the institution will send an invoice for the list of approved scholarship recipients. The invoice packet should include official transcripts and financial aid information for each student.
Parsons Blewett compares the supporting documentation received from the institution against our semester scholarship approvals. The Fund will make payment directly to the university within thirty days of receiving the invoice and supporting documentation.The institution will use the Parsons Blewett tuition payments to reconcile the student’s accounts with the approved scholarship recipients according to the agreement for payment originally established between the student and the institution at the time of their enrollment.
Typically, the entire process takes a minimum of 8-10 weeks from the close of the semester.
Accredited Approved Colleges & Universities
- Fontbonne University
- Harris Stowe University
- Jefferson College
- Lindenwood University
- Maryville University
- Missouri Baptist University
- Saint Louis Community College
- Saint Louis University
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Southwestern Illinois College
- Southern Illinois University/Carbondale
- Southern Illinois University/Edwardsville
- Southwest Baptist University
- Truman State University
- University of Missouri, Columbia
- University of Missouri, Saint Louis
- Washington University
- Webster University
Traditional Scholarship Forms
Deferred Grade Form
Cancellation Form
Meet Our Recipients
Meet the devoted teachers and staff of the St. Louis Public Schools district, whose unwavering dedication to students’ growth lights the way to a brighter future.
