Army Nurse Candidate Program
Earn $1000.00 Monthly Stipend while attending school. $10,000 Bonus.  Guaranteed specialty training in OB/GYN, Operating Room, Critical Care, Community Mental Health.

For more information: Contact Major Heather Anderson at 1-877-576-4434 or
heather.anderson@usarec.army.mil and check out the web at
www.goarmy.com/amedd and search under Army Nurse Candidate Program.

Army ROTC Nursing Scholarship                   

Federal Program

Qualified nursing students may compete for limited 2 and 3 year scholarships, enroute to a challenging and rewarding career as an Army Nurse. Army ROTC scholarships provide full tuition as well as a book allowance. Additionally, all ROTC scholarship students receive a graduated stipend for personal expenses.

Application Procedures:  Apply online at www.armyrotc.com

Contact Information:  Military Science Department  at 816/271-0096 or online at www.missouriwestern.edu/rotc/

Bob Berger Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Western Foundation
Established in memory of Bob Berger, Director of Financial Aid from 1970 to 2001 by friends and family. Recipients of this scholarship should be a junior or senior majoring in Education, Nursing, or Wildlife Biology with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Financial need will be a consideration. Applicants should submit two professional (instructor and/or employer) references using the online reference letter request form.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit two professional references online.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid, 816/271-4361

Buchanan County Medical Society Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Foundation

A scholarship-endowment fund was established by the Buchanan County Medical Society to provide one or more scholarships for students enrolled in a nursing program.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Foundation Office, 816/271-5647

Dr. Wallace McDonald Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Wallace McDonald by the family of Rose Hirsch.  Applicants should be at least juniors majoring in nursing with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better, and have demonstrated financial need.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Esson Scholarship-Nursing

Deadline: March 1st

Western Foundation

In honor of J. Douglas and Susan H. Esson, this scholarship will be awarded to two junior and two senior students pursuing a degree in a liberal arts field or nursing.  Awardees must have a 3.2 GPA.  Junior recipients may re-apply the second year.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Office of Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences, 816/271-4272

Gladys Bottorff Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Awarded to Nursing majors who have a 2.5 GPA.  Students must maintain 3.0 GPA for renewal.  Financial need shall be a consideration.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Glenn A. and Anita M. Miller Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Foundation

Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student and accepted into the MWSU Nursing Program and have declared Nursing as his/her major.  Preference given to those candidates with special interest in Geriatrics or Pulmonary illnesses.  Candidates shall have been deemed by the selection committee to be facing unusual hardship.  Candidates shall have a GPA of 3.0.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Heartland Educational Loan Program                     

Private Donor

This is a loan program established for junior and senior level students at MWSU to provide the cost of two years of tuition and books in exchange for the student's agreement to work two years following graduation for the Heartland Health System.  The program is designed to provide support to five juniors for their junior and senior year for tuition and books.  This is estimated at $2,200 per year per person since tuition is projected to be $1,900 and $300 is necessary for books.  The first year cost of the program is estimated to be $7,500; the second year and all subsequent years, costs will be $15,000, with adjustments for inflation.  Loan applications for this program will be submitted to the Heartland Health System for approval.  The agreement to work for Heartland Health System will be at a salary and benefit level commensurate with the experience and position obtained.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Heartland Health System Loan Program                 

Western Foundation

Heartland Health System has agreed to sponsor a loan program which will fund tuition and books up to $1,500 for any senior majoring in nursing who meets certain academic criteria in return for a work commitment of one year to Heartland Health System.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Jody S. Bauman Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Awarded to a Junior or Senior Nursing major with a 2.5 GPA who is not able to get any other financial aid.  May be renewed if criteria is maintained.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

John A. and Gertrude F. Latosi Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Foundation

The John A. and Gertrude F. Latosi Nursing Scholarship was established in memory of Gertrude F. Latosi, a registered nurse for 41 years, known for her compassionate care of patients. Recipients must be entering their 3rd semester of the nursing program and have earned a 3.5 GPA based on nursing courses taken during their first semester in the program. Three reference letters are required.  Financial need is NOT a consideration.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit three letters of reference online.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Mary Alice Hartigan Scholarship

Deadline, Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Private Donor

The Mary Alice Hartigan Scholarship for Nursing provides financial support to individuals for health care education in the field of Nursing and/or surgical services, with an emphasis on surgical nursing.  Qualified applicants must meet the following criteria:  Minimum enrollment of 12 hours of study for a regular semester or equivalent of full-time status in an accredited/approved nursing or surgical services program; Maintain a reasonably good GPA and meet the acceptable academic standards of the institution in which enrolled; Indicate prior and/or current service to humanity or health care; Demonstrate financial need; Provide references and recommendations.  Applicants must reside within the Heartland Foundation service region.

Contact Information:  Questions may be directed to Heartland Foundation, 816­271-7200 or 800-447-1083.

Marsha Cooper Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Established in memory of Marsha Cooper, a former member of the faculty in the Department of Nursing.  Awarded to a student majoring in nursing who has outstanding achievement and / or scholarship.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Missouri Methodist Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Alumni Association

The Missouri Methodist Nursing scholarship was endowed in 1986 to honor the memory of the 1942 graduating class of the Missouri Methodist Hospital. Through the efforts of Peggy Cravens Iffert and class members, nurses, friends, local physicians and friends of Missouri Western State University, the endowment has been successful in awarding two scholarships to worthy students each year. Students interested in this scholarship must have completed at least 30 semester hours of college work with a 3. 0 GPA and be an associate degree nurse or an RN wishing to acquire a baccalaureate degree.  All applicants will be invited for a personal interview with a representative of the scholarship committee.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Missouri Professional and Practical Nurse Loan

Deadline: June 30th

State Program

Must be a Missouri resident for one or more years for purposes other than attending an educational institution and have applied for acceptance into a full-time course of study leading to a bachelor of science in nursing at Missouri Western State University.  The amount of the loan award, up to $5,000, will be determined by the educational costs and personal financial information provided by the applicant.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415 or online at http://dese.mo.gov/ 

Peggy Cravens Iffert Scholarship for Nursing

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

This endowment was created by Peggy Cravens Iffert, RN, after a long and rewarding career in the nursing field.  This scholarship was established to provide assistance to students with a demonstrated financial need and interest in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing as full time students.  Preference will be given to three year diploma school graduate RN or candidates with a two year associate degree or candidates who have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of college work with a 3.5 or better GPA.  All applicants will be invited to have a personal interview with a representative of the scholarship committee.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements. Personal interview is required. 

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Public Health Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Scholarships are offered to students enrolled in the nursing program who show financial need.

Application Procedures:  Complete the Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Robaska Family Scholarship in Memory of Catherine McAvoy Leddy

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

A $750 scholarship will be available annually for a full-time (minimum 12 hrs) Sophomore, Junior or Senior student seeking a B.S. degree in nursing, who has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and has financial need.  Two references are required.

Application Procedures:  Complete the Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit two letters of references online. 

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Rudolf and Sara Hofheimer Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

This scholarship will be awarded to a Nursing Major.  Financial need will be a consideration.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General ScholarshipApplication Requirements.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Theodore C. Kiekhaefer, M.D. Health Care Career Scholarship-Nursing

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Established by family and friends in memory of Dr. Theodore C. Kiekhaefer.  Dr. Kiekhaefer was the founder of the MedClinic of St. Joseph and Savannah.  He created many jobs in health care and mentored many young people aspiring to make a career of helping others.  Student(s) should be interested in, and progressing toward a medically related field such as medicine, nursing, x-ray technology, etc., shall have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and may be undergraduate or graduate.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit two (2) letters of reference online. 

Contact Information:  Biology Department, 816/271-4379

Western Foundation and Heartland Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded jointly by the Heartland Regional Community Foundation and the MWSU Foundation.  The criteria for receiving this scholarship will be the following:  A minimum of 12 college credits completed, including one lab science; a minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average; a statement of interest in professional nursing; a statement of reason for scholarship application; and a statement of prior awards and current scholarships.  The recipients will be selected by the MWSU Department of Nursing and a representative of Heartland Health System.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415

Western Excellence Awards   - Nursing

Deadline: Priority March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

The Department of Nursing will award 1 scholarship to an incoming freshman who has earned a minimum ACT of 24, is in the top 20% of his/her high school class, and has earned an minimum GPA of 3.20.  Currently enrolled Nursing students must have met the established criteria for early acceptance into the Nursing Program.  HIT students must have completed 15 credit hours (including 1 laboratory science) and possess a minimum GPA of 3.20 to be considered for the award.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit a complete application package to the Department of Nursing.

Contact Information:  Nursing Department, 816/271-4415