by | May 2, 2025
The University of Missouri–St. Louis has entered a three-year agreement with the Ferguson-Florissant School District that will support students from the district’s International Baccalaureate Program who enroll at UMSL. (Photo by Derik Holtmann)
The University of Missouri–St. Louis and the Ferguson-Florissant School District have launched a new collaboration to expand access to higher education for some of the district’s most talented students.
As part of the three-year agreement, UMSL will offer direct admission to Ferguson-Florissant students who have been accepted into the district’s International Baccalaureate Program. It will also provide a minimum $5,250 Gold Scholarship for any who enroll at the university full-time. The scholarships will be renewable each year provided the students complete 30 credit hours per year and remain in good academic standings.
“At UMSL, we believe in empowering talented students with opportunities that help them realize their full potential,” said Reggie Hill, the vice chancellor for strategic enrollment and career advancement. “Through this collaboration with the Ferguson-Florissant School District, we are proud to expand access to higher education for International Baccalaureate students and invest in the next generation of leaders. This partnership reflects our deep commitment to student success, academic excellence and creating pathways that uplift our region.”
Ferguson-Florissant will help the university identify students in the IB program who display a strong fit with UMSL, and it will provide the university with opportunities to promote its programs and recruit students. UMSL will have the opportunity to create a student leadership program for interested IB students, and it will also collaborate with the district on enrichment activities, including college readiness and access initiatives, on UMSL’s campus.
UMSL will take steps to ensure student success once students enroll at the university, providing IB students with academic advising and a success coach in the Office of Student Support. They also will have access to resources, including tutoring, professional development workshops and other academic support services.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with the University of Missouri–St. Louis to ensure our International Baccalaureate graduates have a seamless transition to college, recognizing their hard work and academic excellence with guaranteed admission and generous financial support,” said David Murray, the chief academic officer for the Ferguson-Florissant School District. “This initiative is a testament to the value of an International Baccalaureate education, and we are proud to see our students being rewarded for their dedication with this incredible opportunity.”
The International Baccalaureate is an internationally recognized program of honors courses that leads to the awarding of the prestigious IB Diploma. The Ferguson-Florissant School District facilitates the program for students at McCluer North High School. The IB curriculum challenges students to “think critically and creatively, develop multilingual abilities, global mindedness and become reflective, lifelong learners.”
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