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UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program
Engineering school and student pipeline support
Last Update: May 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,004,070
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is launching a new School of Engineering and expanding its Bridge Program. The funding also supports scholarships for students with low-to-moderate incomes and efforts to build a pipeline of first-year engineering students.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,004,070 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Launching a new School of Engineering.
- Expanding the Bridge Program for high school students.
- Building a pipeline of first-year engineering students.
- Providing scholarships to students with low-to-moderate incomes.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Louis region.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program Program
What is the UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program?
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is launching a new School of Engineering and expanding its Bridge Program. The funding also supports scholarships for students with low-to-moderate incomes and efforts to build a pipeline of first-year engineering students.
How much funding can be received?
UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program Funds up to $8,004,070 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program?
Launching a new School of Engineering.
Expanding the Bridge Program for high school students.
Building a pipeline of first-year engineering students.
Providing scholarships to students with low-to-moderate incomes.
Who can I contact for more information about the UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program?
You can contact James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program available?
The UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program program is available across Canada.
Is the UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program?
UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program is funded by James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF)