Golden Griffon Scholarship

Deadline: February 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program
This award provides outstanding incoming freshmen with a four-year renewable scholarship valued at up to $7,500 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 combined with other Gold Level Scholarships.
Application Procedures:   Complete the Golden Griffon Application (One Stop). Recipients must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Dr. Teddi Deka, Honors Office, 816/271-4535.
 
President's Academic Scholarship

Deadline: Priority March 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program

This scholarship is awarded annually to first-time students who have earned a minimum composite ACT of 27 and either rank in the top 10% of their high school graduating class or have an overall 3.50 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 comblined with other Gold Level Scholarships.
Application Procedures: Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Recipients must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.

IB Diploma Scholarship

Deadline: Priority March 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program
This scholarship is awarded to first-time students who have successfully completed the IB Diploma. 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 comblined with other Gold Level Scholarships.

Application Procedures: Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Recipients must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.

IB Certificate Scholarship

Deadline: Priority March 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program
This scholarship is awarded to first-time students who have successfully completed two IB certificates.The scholarship is worth an amount up to $1,500 per year. The student must maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA for renewal. This scholarship may not be comblined with other Gold Level Scholarships.

Application Procedures: Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Recipients must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.

Provost's Academic Scholarship

Deadline: Priority March 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program
This scholarship is awarded annually to first-time students who have earned a minimum composite score of 25 on their ACT 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 $3,000 per year. The student must maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA for renewal. This scholarship may not be comblined with other Gold Level Scholarships.
Application Procedures: Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Recipients must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.

 
Governors' Academic Scholarship

Deadline: Priority March 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program
This scholarship is awarded annually to first-time students who have earned a minimum composite score of 23 on their ACT and either rank in the top 25% of their high school graduating class or have an overall 3.00 GPA for all high school coursework. The scholarship is worth an amount up to $1,500 per year. The student must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal. This scholarship may not be comblined with other Gold Level Scholarships.
Application Procedures: Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Recipients must 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

Deadline: Priority March 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program
This scholarship is awarded annually to first-time students who have earned a minimum composite of 21 on the ACT. 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 combination with other Gold Level Scholarships.
Application Procedures: Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Recipients must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.

e2 Scholarship
Deadline: Priority March 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program
This scholarship is awarded annually to one first-time student who has earned a minimum composite of 21 on the ACT. The scholarship is worth an amount up to $1,000 a year for up to four years. The student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal. This scholarship may not be used in combination with other Gold Level Scholarships.
Application Procedures: Complete the e2 Scholarship Application. Recipients must 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
Missouri 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). The scholarship is worth an amount up to $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 comblined with other Gold Level Scholarships.
Application Procedures: Submit of a copy of G.E.D. test scores to the Financial Aid Office.  Recipients must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid at 816/271-4361.

Western A Plus Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program

The A Plus scholarship is awarded on a competitive bases to first-time freshmen students who are A Plus certified and have earned a 3.00 high school GPA. This scholarship is renewable for 8 semesters with a 3.25 GPA. This award is valued at up to $1,500 per year. Residents of Buchanan and Andrew counties in Missouri are eligible to receive an additional $500 per year. The A Plus Scholarship is stackable with federal and state grants and most Missouri Western scholarships.

Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.
Contact Information: Office of Admissions at 816/271-4266.

Edith C. Brown Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program
This competitive scholarship is awarded annually to students who rank in the top 20 percent of their graduating high school class, have earned a minimum GPA of 2.70 and have been a participant in Upward Bound, Talent Search, 21st Century, or similar program. 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 Missouri Western. The scholarship is worth an amount up to $2,500 per year.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit two letters of reference online.
Contact Information: Tanza Triggs, Assistant Dean Student Development, 816/271-4152.
 
Dr. James Scanlon and Lauren Scanlon Service-Scholar Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri 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 Missouri 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.

Show-Me Scholars

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program

Up to ten, non-renewal scholarships in the amount of $500 will be awarded to students who have earned the Show-Me Scholars designation.  The Show-Me Scholars Initiative was implemented by the Missouri Chamber Education Foundation and is part of a national program designed to motivate students to complete a more rigorous set of high school courses.

Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid at 816/271-4361.

Western Achievement Awards
Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri Western Office of Financial Aid.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid at 816/271-4361.
 
Western Leadership Award

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri 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
Missouri Western Department Aid Program
Scholarships are awarded to the three division winners of the Chemathon. The recipient must be accepted for admission to Missouri 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 Missouri Western Office of Financial Aid.
Contact Information: Chemistry Department at 816/271-4371

Western Excellence Awards

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri 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, Political Science, 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: Missouri Western Department

Midwest Student Exchange Program

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 Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin to enroll in specific designated programs at reduced tuition rates. Through MSEP, Missouri Western will charge eligible students no more than 150% of the in-state resident tuition rate for specific programs. To qualify for the program:

• First-time freshman must have earned a minimum ACT composite score of 21 and a GPA of 3.00 for all high school coursework.
• Transfer students must have earned a 3.00 GPA for all college level coursework.

Recipients must maintain a 3.00 GPA for renewal. This award may not be combined with the Neighboring States Scholarship or the Western Frontier Scholarship.

Application Procedures: Awarded automatically to qualified students. Recipients must 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  
Missouri 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 valued at 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. Recipients must 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 (

Deadline: Priority March 1st  

Missouri Western Aid Program

This scholarship is awarded annually to full-time students who are residents of a Missouri neighboring state (Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Illinois, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee). The award is valued at the difference between in- and out-of-state tuition for 12 credit hours. To qualify:

• First-time freshman must have earned a minimum ACT composite score of 21 and a GPA of 3.00 for all high school coursework.
• Transfer students must have earned a 3.00 GPA for all college level coursework.

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. Recipients must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement. 

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

English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism Department

Griffon Yearbook

Deadline: March 1st            

Missouri 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

Missouri 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.

Legacy Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri Western Alumni Association
Awarded on a competitive basis to first-time freshmen students who are the son or daughter of an alumnus of Missouri Western State University and have earned a 3.0 High School GPA (on a 4.0 scale). This scholarship is non-renewable.

Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.
Contact Information: Alumni Office 816/271-5650.

Lisa & Tim Bingamen Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri 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.

Midwest Apex Project (MAP) Scholarship

Deadline:  March 1st

National Science Foundation S-STEM Program Grant

This scholarship is designed to provide significant funding (a total of 8 awards will be made averaging $5600 and renewable for up to 4 years) to students intending to pursue or currently pursuing a bachelors degree offered through the Department of Biology, Chemistry (with the exception of medical technology), Computer Science Mathematics and Physics, or Engineering Technology and demonstrating financial need.  Freshman applications must have an ACT composite ≥ 23; and returning student applicants must have a cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0, and have taken MAT 116, 119, or 130 and received a grade of B or better. All applicants must have taken, or commit to enroll in one of the following courses during their first semester as a MAP scholar:  BIO 105, BIO 106, CHE 111, CSC 184, EGT 205, MAT 147, or MAT 167; and are required to complete the FAFSA and submit the following components:  1)  A description of their professional goals and interests; 2)  A letter of recommendation from a former teacher or college faculty member. Award finalists will be asked to engage in a personal interview with MAP selection committee members. Applicants must be full time students and US citizens or permanent residents.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements, provide a description of professional goals and interests within the “Goals” block of the application form, and submit a letter of recommendation from a former teacher or college faculty member using the online Reference Request process.

Contact Information:  Dr. Tingxu Wang, Project Director 816/271-4370

Midwest Apex Project (MAP) Incentive Award

Deadline:  March 1st

National Science Foundation S-STEM Program Grant

A total of 17 awards of $600 each will be made to students intending to pursue or currently pursuing a bachelors degree offered through the Department of Biology, Chemistry (with the exception of medical technology), Computer Science Mathematics and Physics, or Engineering Technology and demonstrating financial need, and enrolling in MAT 116, MAT 119, or MAT 130 in the Fall semester.  Freshman applications must have an ACT composite ≥ 23.  Returning student applicants must have a cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0.  All applicants are required to complete the FAFSA and submit a letter of recommendation from a former teacher or college faculty member.  Applicants must be full time students and US citizens or permanent residents.  MAP Incentive Awardees successfully completing the course with a grade of A or B and maintaining an overall GPA ≥ 3.0 will be encouraged to apply for a MAP Scholarship for the following academic year.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements and submit a letter of recommendation from a former teacher or college faculty member using the online Reference Request process.

Contact Information:  Dr. Tingxu Wang, Project Director 816/271-4370

Mike Sonnenmoser Biology Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri 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
Missouri Western Foundation
Up to 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
Missouri Western Foundation
Up to 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.

Missouri Savings for Tuition (MOST)

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri Western Aid Program

Missouri Western State University offers a $500 Scholarship to first time freshmen students whose families have established an account in the student's name in the Missouri Saving for Tuition (MOST) Program. Ten non-renewable scholarships will be provided. Families will be responsible for providing documentation of at least two years participation in the MOST Program by submitting a statement from MOST indicating an active account for the student. Recipient selection will be based on need, as determined by the results of the FAFSA.

Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application and other requirements as specified by the department.
Contact Information: Office of Financial Aid at 816/271-4361.

Rod W. Fletcher Fund

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri 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.

KCP&L Scholarship

Deadline:  March 1st

Private Donor

This scholarship has been established to assist KCP&L 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 KCP&L 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

Zac Nothhouse Memorial Computer Science Scholarship                   

Private Donor

Established by the family and friends of Zac Nothhouse. Will provide scholarships for students with an interest in Computer Science. Recipient should be an entering Freshman and graduate of Savannah High School, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need.

Application Procedures:  Savannah High School

Contact Information:  Savannah High School