<p>If he’s interested in journalism, how about the University of Missouri - Columbia? The J School is one of the best in the country and here’s a scholarship for non-resident entering freshman that he might qualify for:</p>
<p>Mark Twain Nonresident Scholarship*</p>
<p>Minimum qualifications:</p>
<p>Top 25 percent of high school graduating class.
Composite ACT score of 27 or above (or a combined critical reading and math SAT score of 1200 or above).
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Non-Missouri resident.
Enroll at MU the first semester after high school graduation.
Award amount: Varies according to scores:
Composite ACT 27-29 (or a combined critical reading and math SAT score of 1200-1310)= $4,000 per year.
Composite ACT 30-36 (or a combined critical reading and math SAT score of 1320-1600)= $5,500 per year.
May be canceled or reduced if nonresident tuition is waived or paid by another source.</p>
<p>Application procedure: No application required as you are automatically considered once you are admitted to MU.</p>
<p>Renewal: Renewable for an additional 3 years based on completion of 24 credits each academic year at MU with a 2.5 minimum MU cumulative grade point average. Click here for detailed renewal requirements.</p>