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Western offers a wide variety of scholarships
and financial aid opportunities that students can take advantage
of. The key to getting the most aid possible, is to apply early!
Scholarships (2010-2011)
The two main types of scholarships are
automatic and competitive. Automatic scholarships are awarded
based on a review of your previous academic record, while
competitive scholarships require a separate application process.
The other types of scholarships available include athletic
scholarships (contact the
coach) and music/performance scholarships (contact the
Music Department).
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Automatic* |
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First-Time
Freshmen Scholarships |
| Scholarship |
ACT |
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GPA |
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Class Rank |
Amount |
| President's
Scholarship |
27 |
AND |
3.50 |
OR |
Top 10% |
$4,000 |
| Provost's Scholarship |
25 |
AND |
3.25 |
OR |
Top 15% |
$3,000 |
| Governors' Scholarship |
23 |
AND |
3.00 |
OR |
Top 25% |
$1,500 |
| Dean's Scholarship |
21 |
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$1,000 |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Students (not
stackable with above) |
| IB Diploma
Scholarship |
Students earning
an IB diploma automatically receive the President's
Scholarship |
$4,000 |
| IB Certificate
Scholarship |
Students earning an IB certificate in at
least two subject areas
automatically receive the Governor's Scholarship |
$1,500 |
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Out of State Scholarships (not stackable with
each other) |
| Scholarship |
ACT |
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GPA |
Other |
Amount |
| Neighboring States
Scholarship (residents of IA, IL,
KS, or NE - must live on campus) stackable |
21 |
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3.00 |
Live
on campus |
In-State
Tuition for up to 12 credit hours per semester |
| Midwest Student Exchange
(residents of IN, KS, MI, MN, ND, NE, WI) |
21 |
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3.00 |
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50%
reduction of the difference between in-state and
out-of-state tuition for up to 12 credit hours per
semester |
Priority Deadline: March 1
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Community
College Transfer
Student Scholarships |
| Scholarship |
Hours |
GPA |
Other |
Amount |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship |
60 |
3.50 |
PTK Membership |
$3,500 |
| President's Scholarship |
60 |
3.50 |
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$3,000 |
| Governors' Scholarship |
60 |
3.00 |
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$1,500 |
| MOCCA/PTK Scholarship stackable
with above |
Member of All-Missouri Team |
$2,000 |
| Neighboring States
Scholarship (residents of IA, IL,
KS, or NE - must live on campus) stackable |
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3.00 |
AA Degree |
In-State
Tuition for up to 12 credit hours per semester |
Priority Deadline: June 1
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4-Year College Transfer
Student Scholarship |
| Scholarship |
Hours |
GPA |
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Amount |
| 4-Year Transfer Scholarship |
24 |
3.25 |
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$1,000 |
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Out of State Scholarships (not stackable with
each other) |
| Scholarship |
Hours |
GPA |
ACT |
Amount |
| Neighboring States
Scholarship (residents of IA, IL,
KS, or NE - must live on campus) stackable |
less than 60 |
3.00 |
21 |
In-State
Tuition for up to 12 credit hours per semester |
| Neighboring States
Scholarship (residents of IA, IL,
KS, or NE - must live on campus) stackable |
60 |
3.00 |
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In-State
Tuition for up to 12 credit hours per semester |
Priority Deadline:
June 1 |
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Competitive |
Golden Griffon Academic Scholarship - The largest competitive scholarship that
we offer for students with outstanding academic ability is the
Golden Griffon Scholarship
worth $7,500 per year. The deadline for this scholarship is
February 1 and the application is available in the
Honors
Program section of your
One Stop account.
Deadline: February 1
Edith Brown Scholarship - This
$2,500 scholarship goes to students in the top 20% of their
graduating class with at least a 2.7 GPA who have been a
participant in Upward Bound, Talent Search, 21st Century or
similar program. Awards will be based on a record of community
service or participation in community and a personal
interview.
Deadline: March 1
Departmental/Foundation Scholarships
- A substantial number of competitive scholarships are
available from a variety of sources.
There are scholarships for your academic ability,
participation in community service, and academic interests.
For most competitive scholarships, there is a single
application which is available through your One Stop account
when you
apply for admission. Form more information about these
scholarships, please visit our
Financial Aid
website.
Deadline: March 1
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*Until funds are exhausted; other
criteria may apply.
For more information about scholarship
availability and criteria, visit our
Financial Aid
website.
Financial Aid (Federal, State and
University financial assistance)
Financial Aid is offered by the federal
government, state government and the University based on the
results of your Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It includes grants, student
loans, work-study and other sources which will assist you in
paying for your educational related expenses. For more information
about the variety of programs and application process, please
visit the
Financial Aid website.
NOTE: The most common mistake that parents
and students make about financial aid is assuming that you will
not qualify. Studies have shown that a significant percentage of
students who do not apply for Financial Aid by the appropriate
deadline would have been eligible for some form of financial
assistance.
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