Michael O. D. Brown Memorial Scholarship

The Michael O. D. Brown Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice, Performing Arts, and Trades awards scholarships to college-bound high school seniors based on demonstrated academic achievement, and an expressed interest in enrolling into a post-secondary program in pursuit of a certification, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree in the performing arts or social justice/activism.

This scholarship is not renewable. Previous scholarship recipients cannot re-apply.

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Requirements

Proof that you have applied and/or been accepted to a higher education program
Proof of at least a 2.5 GPA, as shown on your most recent report card or transcript
Proof of community or volunteer service within the last year
Attending a public high school in the City of St. Louis or St. Louis County, including district-operated and Special School District (SSD) technical high schools

Deadlines

APPLICATION OPENS: Friday, October 30, 2026
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Friday, January 15, 2027

Application

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