Upcoming
April 25th, 2026 | Columbia, MO
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Accepted scholars and their families join MSA teachers, staff, and administrators for an information session covering the structure of the Academy and important deadlines. This will include a question-and-answer portion for the parents and scholars. There also be a recorded Zoom presentation for those who cannot attend.
Thursday, May 7th, 2026, 7 – 9PM | In-person across Missouri
Columbia:
Middlebush Hall 132
900 University Ave.
Columbia, MO 65201
Kansas City:
Miller Nichols Learning Center, Room 451
800 E 51st St.
Kansas City, MO 64110
Springfield:
Annie Busch Auditorium
Springfield-Greene County Library
4653 S. Campbell Ave.
Springfield, MO 65810
St. Louis:
Bridgeton Trails Meeting Room
St. Louis County Library
3455 McKelvey Rd.
Bridgeton, MO 63044-2500
Thursday, May 14th, 2026, 7 – 9PM | Online
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Sunday, June 7th, 2026 | Columbia, MO
Morning | Move-In | Mark Twain Residence Hall
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1:30 – 3 PM | Opening Ceremony | Jesse Hall
The University of Missouri proudly welcomes students, parents, faculty, staff members, MU administrators, and special guests to the opening convocation of the 41st annual Missouri Scholars Academy.
3 PM | Family send-off | Jesse Hall
4 PM | All-Academy photo | The Columns
5 – 6:45 PM | Dinner | The Mark
7:30 – 9 PM | Scholar Fair | Student Rec Center
Friday, June 19th, 2026 | Columbia, MO
Every year scholars are asked to nominate a teacher who made a difference in their lives. Teachers are then invited to visit the Academy, attend afternoon sessions, have dinner with their student, and participate in evening programs. We are looking forward to recognizing all the fabulous teachers out there!
Dinner will be at 5:30pm in Reynolds Alumni Center.
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Saturday, June 20th, 2026
The Alumni Street Dance will take place from 7:30 to 9pm on the Lowry Mall.
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Sunday, June 21st, 2026
On this special day, we welcome families and caregivers to come visit scholars.
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Saturday, June 27th, 2026 | Columbia, MO
7:15 – 8:45am – Breakfast
7:30 – 9:30am – Scholars move out of residence hall
10am – 12pm – Closing Ceremony at Jesse Hall
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Past
Tuesday, Oct 21st, 2025 at 12 p.m. CST
January 10-11, 2026 | Online