Army's Health Professions Scholarship Program

The Army offers one of the most generous and comprehensive scholarships in the health care field. It's called the F. Edward Herbert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP, for short). If you qualify, you could earn a full-tuition scholarship, plus a monthly allowance through the Army's HPSP.
Scholarship Eligibility: Be a citizen of the United States; Meet eligibility criteria for appointment as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve; Maintain full-time student status during the entire length of the program. What does the Army pay for?
Tuition: You select the school, obtain acceptance, and apply for the scholarship. If selected, 100% tuition is paid to any accredited professional school in the United States or Puerto Rico. Books/ Fees/ Reimbursable: The Army will pay for required books, rental of non-expendable equipment, and most academic fees.  Monthly Stipend: A generous monthly stipend of $1,319.00 will be provided for ten and one-half months of each school year.  Army Officer Pay: For the remaining six weeks of the school year, you will receive the full pay and allowances offered a Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. After graduation and entrance on active duty, you'll be promoted to Captain, which means more pay. Your salary will increase through the years with promotions, time in service, and annual cost of living increases. You'll also receive a monthly non-taxable allowance for your food and housing. Scholarships available for Medical, Dental, Veterinarian, Optometry, and Clinical Psychology schools.
For more information: contact SFC Scott W. Sheridan at 1-877-269-1482 or
scott.sheridan@usarec.army.mil and check out the web at
www.goarmy.com/amedd.

Dr. Gilbert Kelley Pre-Med Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

This scholarship has been established in memory of Dr. Gilbert "Gib" Kelley, a former member of Missouri Western State University's Foundation Board. This scholarship will be awarded to a student preparing to attend medical school, with a minimum 3.0 GPA who has completed sophomore or higher level.  Financial need considered.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements. 

Contact Information:  Biology Department, 816/271-4379 or the Foundation Office, 816/271-5647

Dr. H.E. Petersen Pre-Med Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

This scholarship will be awarded to a student preparing to attend medical school who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrates financial need.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Biology Department, 816/271-4379

Dr. Wayne Toothaker Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Foundation

The interest from this endowment is available to a student who is taking pre-medical courses and expects to enter a medical profession.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements. 

Contact Information: Foundation Office, 816/271-5647

Edward M. Hirsch Pre-Med Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Established in honor of Edward M. Hirsch, this scholarship will be awarded to a student preparing to attend medical school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and in need of financial assistance.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements. 

Contact Information:  Biology Department, 816/271-4379

F. Gregg Thompson Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Foundation

A scholarship fund has been established by a contribution from the F. Gregg Thompson Foundation.  The interest from this fund will be awarded annually by the Scholarship Committee with preference given to a student in the pre-medical field. If a pre-medical student is not available, the committee may select a biological science student to receive the scholarship. Financial need is not necessarily the major element in the awarding of the scholarship; however if applicants have equal academic standing, financial need will be the deciding factor.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements. 

Contact Information:  Foundation Office, 816/271-5647

Mary Partamian and Koochek Bananshahi Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Established by Drs. Krikor and Kay Partamian in honor of their Mothers.  The scholarship is for a Pre-Med / Biology major with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a Buchanan County resident.  Financial need will be a consideration for a sophomore or higher level.

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

Contact Information:  Biology Department,  816/271-4379 or Foundation Office, 816/271-5647

Mr. and Mrs. Clark C. Glaze Scholarship-PreMed

Deadline: March 1st

Western Foundation

A scholarship fund has been established by Mr. and Mrs. Clark C. Glaze, the interest from which is to be available as a scholarship.  If used by a student in a pre-medical course, the scholarship is to be known as the Emily B. Glaze Scholarship.  If used by a student in pre-engineering, the scholarship will be known as the Clark C. Glaze Scholarship.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements. 

Contact Information:  Foundation Office, 816/271-5647

Theodore C. Kiekhaefer, M.D. Health Care Career Scholarship-PreMed          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.  Students should be interested in, and progressing toward a medically related field such as medicine, nursing, x-ray technology, etc.  A GPA of 2.5 or higher is required.  Recipients 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