Student Alumni Association

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The Student Alumni Association serves as a bridge between Missouri State students and the university's alumni community. Through leadership opportunities, networking events, philanthropy initiatives and public affairs programming, members build meaningful connections with alumni while gaining valuable professional experience.

Student Alumni Association leaders also play an important role in preserving and celebrating Missouri State traditions by supporting campus events that foster Bear pride and create lasting memories for students.

Want to become a member?

Students are encouraged to attend and participate in a monthly information night to learn more about the Student Alumni Association. Once students attend an info night, they are welcome to apply.

Student Alumni Association Scholarship

The Student Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student in good standing with the Student Alumni Association who has been an active member for a minimum of one academic year. Applicant must provide a one-page letter discussing what most substantial skills being in SAA has helped them develop and how those skills will enhance their future and how they plan to remain connected to the university after graduation. Student must have a GPA of 2.5.

This scholarship may be renewed, but recipients must reapply for consideration with all other applicants.

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How to apply

The SAA Scholarship application is completed online through the Missouri State University Foundation scholarship application system. For additional information, please email Alumni@MissouriState.edu.

Our mission

The Missouri State University Student Alumni Association is a student organization that is committed to connecting students to alumni through professional relationships, public affairs, philanthropy and celebrating tradition.

Our pillars

  • Connection to alumni.
  • Leadership development.
  • Tradition of giving.
  • Continuous campus engagement.