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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
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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the UMSL Engineering & Bridge Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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)