Advanced Placement Incentive Grant Offered by Missouri Department of Higher Education 2026

The Advanced Placement Incentive Grant is a nonrenewable grant designed to encourage high school students to take and score well on Advanced Placement tests in mathematics and science.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 1, 2026
• Value$500
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorMissouri Department of Higher Education

Benefits

Eligible students will receive a one-time grant of $500, subject to appropriations.

Requirements

Eligible students submitting a completed application will receive notification from the MDHEWD of the award.  It is important to note that the MDHEWD does not provide notice to students of eligibility for the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program or the A+ Scholarship Program.   You may contact the MDHEWD at (800) 473-6757, option 4, for information about eligibility for these programs.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Complete and submit an Advanced Placement Incentive Grant application by June 1, 2026 for the 2025-2026 academic year. Return the completed application to: Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, Attn: Advanced Placement Incentive Grant, P.O. Box 1469, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469. To be considered complete, the application must include the following.

• The postsecondary school you are attending must certify you have received an Access Missouri or A+ Scholarship award in the academic year for which you are applying, or are eligible for either one of these programs with a calculated award amount of zero.
• You must attach a copy of the Advanced Placement Score Report from The College Board to your application documenting your advanced placement exam scores.  If you do not have a copy of this report, you should contact your high school or the College Board for assistance.

For more details, visit  Missouri Department of Higher Education Scholarship Webpage