Bright Flight Scholarship
For the Class of 2026, estimates up to $3,000 or $1,000 a year; final awards and renewal depend on appropriations and GPA.
About Bright Flight Scholarship
Bright Flight rewards Missouri students in the state’s top ACT/SAT score bands who enroll at approved in-state institutions.
For 2026 graduates, the state table lists ACT 32 or above for the higher tier and 30–31 for the next; superscores are accepted, but students must ask ACT to send them to MDHEWD using code 2379. Eligibility also depends on statewide score ranking, residency, first-time full-time enrollment, and an approved college.
There is no separate Bright Flight form, but you must send ACT scores, complete aid steps requested by the college, and confirm the campus is approved. Renewal requires at least a 2.5 college GPA after the first paid academic year. Ask the state what amount was finally funded for 2026 and which tier applies to you.
Who it serves and what it can cover: For the Class of 2026, estimates up to $3,000 or $1,000 a year; final awards and renewal depend on appropriations and GPA.
How to apply or get help: There is no separate Bright Flight form, but you must send ACT scores, complete aid steps requested by the college, and confirm the campus is approved. Renewal requires at least a 2.5 college GPA after the first paid academic year. Ask the state what amount was finally funded for 2026 and which tier applies to you. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
State student financial-aid program