Golden Griffon Scholarship (Effective 2008-09)

Deadline: February 1st
Western Aid Program
This award provides outstanding incoming freshmen with a four-year renewable scholarship valued at up to $10,000 per year. Requirements for the Golden Griffon candidacy include: a composite ACT score of 27 or above; ranking in the top 10% of their high school class or an overall GPA of 3.5 for all high school coursework; and evidence of involvement in extracurricular activities and community service. Applicants are required to submit two essays and complete a personal interview. Recipients must participate in the Honors Program, live in the residence halls, and maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA for renewal. The Golden Griffon Scholarship may not be used in conjunction with most other Western scholarships.
Application Procedures:   Complete the Golden Griffon Application.  Must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Dr. Elizabeth Latosi-Sawin, Honors Office, 816/271-4535.
 
President's Academic Scholarship (Effective 2008-09)

Deadline: Priority March 1st
Western Aid Program

This scholarship is awarded annually to first-time students who have earned a minimum composite ACT of 25 and either rank in the top 15% of their high school graduating class or have an overall 3.25 GPA for all high school coursework.  The scholarship is worth an amount up to $4,000 per year. The student must maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA for renewal. This scholarship may not be used in conjunction with other GOLD level scholarships.
Application Procedures: Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.
 
Regents' Academic Scholarship (Effective 2008-09)

Deadline: Priority March 1st
Western Aid Program
This scholarship is awarded annually to first-time students who have earned a minimum composite score of 23 on their ACT. The scholarship is worth an amount up to $2,000 per year. The student must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal. This scholarship may not be used in conjunction with other GOLD scholarships.
Application Procedures: Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.
 
Deans' Academic Scholarship (Effective 2008-09)

Deadline: Priority March 1st
Western Aid Program
This scholarship is awarded annually to first-time students who have earned a minimum composite of 21 on their ACT and either rank in the top 33 percent of their high school graduating class or have an overall 3.25 GPA for all high school coursework. The scholarship is worth an amount up to $1,000 a year. The student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal. This scholarship may not be used in conjunction with other GOLD scholarships.
Application Procedures: Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.
 
G.E.D. Awards

Deadline: Priority March 1st
Western Aid Program
This scholarship is awarded annually to individuals who are entering college for the first time and score 2750 or higher on the General Education Development Test (GED) or a GED student who scores a composite score of 23 or higher on the ACT. The scholarship is worth an amount up to $1,500 per year if the student is enrolled in 12 hours or more. The award may be prorated for students enrolled between 6 and 12 hours. The award must be used in the students first twelve semesters. The student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal. Students who scored a 285 or higher on the GED Test prior to 2002 are eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship may not be used in conjunction with other GOLD scholarships.
Application Procedures: Submit of a copy of G.E.D. test scores to the Financial Aid Office.  Must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid at 816/271-4361.

Edith C. Brown Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 1st
Western Aid Program
This competitive scholarship is awarded annually to students who rank in the top 20 percent of their graduating high school class and who demonstrate a commitment to multicultural learning through community service. Awards will be based on a record of community service, personal interview, and letters of recommendation. Recipients must live in the residence halls, maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and participate in community service at Western. The scholarship is worth an amount up to $4,500 per year.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit two letters of reference online.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid, 816/271-4361
 
Dr. James Scanlon and Lauren Scanlon Service-Scholar Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Western Aid Program
This  is a non-renewable award based on community service record, personal interview, and two letters of recommendation (one personal and one from a community service site). Award recipients must continue to participate in community service while at Western, and live in the residence halls. The award is valued at up to $1,000.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit two letters of reference (one personal and one from a community service site) online.
Contact Information: Financial Aid Office at 816/271-4361.

Western Achievement Awards
Western Aid Program
This non-renewable scholarship is awarded to winners of high school academic competitions sponsored by Missouri Western State University. The recipient must be accepted for admission to Western as a full-time, degree-seeking student. The award is worth an amount up to $1,000 per year.
Application Procedures: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit any additional requested documentation to the Western Office of Financial Aid.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid at 816/271-4361.
 
Western Leadership Award

Deadline: March 1st
Western Aid Program
This non-renewable scholarship is awarded to first time students who have an outstanding academic record, evidence of involvement in extracurricular activities, student leadership and government activities, and involvement in a community service project. The award is worth an amount up to $1,500. Recipients of this award must live in the residence halls.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid at 816/271-4361.

Chemathon Division Winner Scholarship
Western Department Aid Program
Scholarships are awarded to the three division winners of the Chemathon. The recipient must be accepted for admission to Western as a full-time, degree-seeking student. The awards are for one semester and are not renewable.
Application Procedures: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit any additional requested documentation to the Western Office of Financial Aid.
Contact Information: Chemistry Department at 816/271-4371
 
Western Excellence Awards

Deadline: March 1st
Western Department Aid Program
These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who qualify according to departmental guidelines. Eligibility requirements and applications should be obtained and submitted to the department or office specified. The awards are worth an amount up to $1,500. At least one award in each department will be awarded to an incoming freshman student. Departments participating with Western Excellence Awards include: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communication Studies & Theatre, Computer Science, Mathematics, & Physics, Criminal Justice & Legal Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering Technology, English, Foreign Languages, & Journalism, Government, Social Work & Sociology, Health, Physical Education & Recreation, History, Philosophy & Geography, Music, Nursing & Psychology.

Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application and other requirements as specified by the department.
Contact Information: Western Department

Midwest Student Exchange Program (Effective 2007-08)

Deadline: Priority March 1st
Interstate Program
This program was established by the Midwestern Higher Education Commission to increase interstate educational opportunities for student of its member states. The program allows residents of Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin to enroll in specific designated programs at reduced tuition rates.
Application Procedures: Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.

Western Frontier Scholarship

Deadline: Priority March 1st  
Western Aid Program
This scholarship is awarded to students who are not residents of Missouri and score a minimum composite of 23 on the ACT. The award cannot be combined with the Midwest Student Exchange Program or the Neighboring States Scholarship. The scholarship is worth an amount up to $1,500 per year. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal.  
Application Procedures:  Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 

Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.

Western Neighboring States Scholarship (Effective 2008-09)

Priority Deadline: March 1st

Western Aid Program

This scholarship is awarded annually to full-time students who are residents of Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, or Kansas that choose to live in Western’s residence halls.  Eligible students must meet one of the following categories:

• First-time freshman must score an ACT composite of 21 or higher and have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.0.
• Community College transfer students must have an associate’s degree and a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Non-community college transfer students with less than 60 credit hours must have an ACT composite of 21 or higher and have a cumulative 3.0 college GPA.
• Non-community college transfer students with more than 60 credit hours must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Students receiving this award will be granted in-state tuition. Recipients must live in the residence halls and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal.  This award may not be combined with the Midwest Student Exchange Program or the Western Frontier Scholarship.

Application Procedures:  Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 

Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.

Alumni Family Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Western Alumni Association
Established for an incoming freshman child of a MWSU Alumni, 3.0 GPA, 2 reference letters required and financial need will be a consideration. Also students should be involved in four extra-curricular activities in their high school career.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit two letters of reference online.
Contact Information: Alumni Office 816/271-5650.

English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism Department

Griffon Yearbook

Deadline: March 1st            

Western Department Aid Program

Scholarships are available to  incoming freshmen who have been editors of their high school yearbook or newspaper and choose to enroll in Jou 212, the Griffon Yearbook practicum.  Students will be selected on the basis of their high school publication experience.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements. Contact the EFL&J Department for additional requirements.

Contact Information:  English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism Department, Ann Thorne, Griffon Yearbook Advisor, 816/271-4111, thorne@missouriwestern.edu.

Goppert Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Foundation
The Goppert Scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student in good standing.
Preference will be given to applicants with primary residence in Lathrop, Missouri or Norborne, Missouri.  Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified applicants.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid, 816/271-4361.

Lisa & Tim Bingamen Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Western Department Aid Program
This endowed scholarship is available to freshmen students demonstrating need with an interest in business or marketing. Candidates for these awards must be in the top 25% of their high school class and be residents of Buchanan County.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.
Contact Information: Business Department, 816/271-4518, Tom Williamson, 816/271-5918.

Mike Sonnenmoser Biology Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Western Department Aid Program
An endowment established by the family of Mike Sonnenmoser funds a scholarship available annually to a freshman student declaring biology as a major. The scholarship is renewable for eight semesters upon maintaining a 3.0 GPA (both cumulative and in the major). The student should rank in the upper 15% of their high school graduating class and have scored an ACT composite of 22 or above.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.
Contact Information: Biology Department, 816/271-4379

Missouri Boy's State Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Western Foundation
Five non-renewable scholarships in the amount of $1000 will be offered to first-time freshmen who were citizens of the previous academic year at Missouri Boys State and are enrolled as full-time students.
Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit certification that you attended Missouri Boys State to the Office of Financial Aid.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid at 816/271-4361.
 
Missouri Girl's State Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Western Foundation
Five non-renewable scholarships in the amount of $1000 will be offered to first-time freshmen who are enrolled as full-time students and were citizens of the previous academic year at Missouri Girls State.
Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit certification that you attended Missouri Girls State to the Office of Financial Aid.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid at 816/271-4361.

National Guard Scholarship
Western Aid Program
Missouri Western will make a one-time, $100 scholarship available to guard students who are entering for the first time. Recipients must be enrolled as degree-seeking students.
Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit a letter of good standing to the Financial Aid Office.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid at 816/271-4361.

Rod W. Fletcher Fund

Deadline: March 1st
Western Foundation
Provided by Roderick W. and Anne M. Fletcher for students that meet the following criteria. Candidates should be majoring in communications, including communication studies, public relations, English and journalism. To qualify student must be a graduate of Central High School, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and be active in a minimum of two extracurricular activities. Scholarship may be renewed upon application.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.
Contact Information: Foundation Office at 816/271-5647
 

Wayne Miller Scholarship

Deadline:  March 1st

Private Donor
The Wayne Miller Scholarship has been established for the purpose of enabling area students to attend Missouri Western State University. Students will be awarded up to $2,500 per academic year to be used toward in-state tuition college expenses. Recipients will be selected from all eligible applicants from all Missouri high schools located in the counties of Andrew, Buchanan and DeKalb. Recipients of the scholarship will show demonstrated financial need, be a Business or Music major, and for as long as may be practical, be first generation college students. The scholarships may be renewed based on the recommendation of the Selection Committee.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid at 816/271-4361.

Aquila Scholarship

Deadline:  March 1st

Private Donor

This scholarship has been established to assist Aquila customers with the cost of higher education. Criteria for scholarship includes: Full-time (minimum 12 hours)  enrollment; incoming freshman; top 25% of graduating class; child of an Aquila customer (account number must be provided for verification).  Financial need may be a consideration.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.
Contact Information: Foundation Office at 816/271-5647

Noyes Homes of St. Joseph Missouri Scholarship

Deadline:  Priority March 1st

Private Donor

Applicants must be a current or past resident of the Noyes Homes in St Joseph, Missouri and have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above. Financial need will be the determining factor among qualified candidates.

Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.
Contact Information: Foundation Office at 816/271-5647