Be A Bear T-Shirt
The Be A Bear T-shirt supports the Be A Bear Scholarship and promotes Missouri State University spirit.
Each year, students submit original designs incorporating Missouri State's culture with the tagline "Be A Bear."
Showcase your skills
For the winner...
The winning designer receives the following:
- Recognition on the Student Alumni Association website and Missouri State University Alumni Association social media channels.
- Publication of their design on a T-shirt that will be sold at the bookstore (launched during the Missouri State Birthday Party).
- A prize pack consisting of Apple Air Pods and an exclusive Alumni Association swag bag.
Enter the contest
Show us your design!
The deadline for 2026 submissions is Friday, December 12, 2025.
Voting for the 2026 Be A Bear T-shirt contest will be held February 6-20, 2026.
The winning t-shirt will be available beginning March 24, 2026 during Missouri State's birthday party and through homecoming.
Voting for the 2026 Be A Bear T-shirt contest will be held February 6-20, 2026.
The winning t-shirt will be available beginning March 24, 2026 during Missouri State's birthday party and through homecoming.
Funds raised
Sales of the shirt support the Be a Bear Scholarship for Missouri State students.
Scholarship funds raised in 2024
$4,905.60
Scholarship funds raised overall
$68,469.93
Past Be a Bear designs
2025: Niki Taylor
2017: Spencer Whaley ‘17