Welcome to Missouri Boys State
The American Legion Boys State of Missouri is an eight-day hands on experience in the operation and fundamentals of government. Missouri Boys State draws together the best and brightest high school juniors to help lead them down the path of individual success and leadership through "doing," not just learning.
One idea paramount above any other at Missouri Boys State: That the individual is the one with the power to change the world. Whether athlete or politician, journalist or scientist, each and every one of us has the power to make a difference in the world.
Using our democratic system as a basis, we equip the participants, or citizens, each year to construct their own state, utilizing the core values that hold true in our everyday lives. We teach the need for competition, the value of public service, the strength of the individual voice and vote. By reinforcing these basic American ideals, we help to shape the future of our society. This is what the American Legion Boys State of Missouri program is all about.
Citizens of The American Legion Boys State of Missouri are eligible to receive college credit and scholarships for participating and successfully completing Boys State.
Scholarship Opportunities
Every citizen who attends Missouri Boys State is eligible for over $2 million dollars in scholarships from Missouri colleges and universities. In addition, two (2) or three (3) hours of college credit are available from the University of Central Missouri. Be sure to visit our College Credit and Scholarship Information page to find out more.
Press Releases
 SPELLMON NAMED NATIONAL FINALIST FOR THE SAMSUNG AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP
Steven Tyler Spellmon, Fort Leonard Wood, MO was selected as one of approximately 98 national finalists for the Samsung American Legion National Scholarship at the annual Missouri American Legion State Convention held July 7-10, 2011 in Jefferson City. Spellmon was selected by the state scholarship committee of the Missouri American Legion from approximately 130 applicants. [more]
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