<p>That’s true, mom2collegekids, it’s not a ton of money. However, it is automatic and, from what I remember, it’s only based on the ACT score. I got curious and wanted to confirm that and found they had changed things a bit since I was in school. Starting with the 2010-2011 school year, you have to be in the top 5% (which is apparently a 30) to qualify. If you’re in the top 3% (31 or higher) you get $4,000 a year (2k each semester). And this is renewable for up to 10 semesters. </p>
<p>Not sure where I got that 32 was the minimum. In any case, I mentioned Bright Flight because it’s not a school specific scholarship (it’s a state scholarship), not based on grades, and automatic. School specific, I checked out the U of MO and Missouri residents with an ACT score of 33, plus an “excellent high school academic record” can get you full fees, room, board and books.</p>