Clayton J. Thomas Memorial Scholarship

Deadline:  March 1st     

Missouri Western Department Aid Program

Students who are declared majors in Mathematics or related science (Pref. Computer Science) and have completed at least 60 hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA in Math or related science are eligible to apply.  Financial need shall be given consideration only in the event all other criterion is equal among candidates.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics Department, 816/271-4370

Dr. Keith R. Roberts Memorial Scholarship for the Advancement of Science

Deadline: March 1st
Missouri Western Foundation

The Dr. Keith R. Roberts Memorial Scholarship for the Advancement of Science was established by friends and family of Dr. Roberts who served as director of research, grants and sponsored programs at Missouri Western. To qualify, students must be a full-time undergraduate with a declared major in Biology, Chemistry or Physics and have a GPA of at least 3.2. Preference will be given to students engaged in natural science research or with an interest in seeking a graduate degree in natural sciences. Two letters of reference are required.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Missouri Western Foundation, 816/271-5647

Georg Friedrich Riemann Award                  

Missouri Western Department Aid Program

This scholarship is given to a declared mathematics major selected by the mathematics faculty in recognition of significant accomplishment in the study of mathematics, and demonstrated potential for continued growth and success in the mathematical sciences.  The awardee must have completed at least 60 hours but not more than 105 hours, including the hours during the semester of selection. 

Application Procedures:  There is no formal application procedure.  All students meeting the criteria will be considered.  Applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  

Contact Information:  Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics Department, 816/271-4370

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

Susan M. Hinrichs Scholarship

Deadline:  March 1st                   

Missouri Western Department Aid Program

Students who are declared majors in computer science or computer information systems and have completed 12 credits of computer science courses in the major with a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply.  These scholarships are funded by donations received through the Alumni Association Phonathon and are awarded each semester.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics Department, 816/271-4370 or Foundations Office, 816/271-5647.

Western Excellence Awards

Deadline: Priority March 1st

Missouri Western Department Aid Program

Incoming Freshman:  One, $1,000 scholarship ($500 each semester) will be awarded to an incoming Freshman.  Applicants must have achieved a 25 or higher on the ACT math sub-score and be enrolled in CSC184, MAT167, MAT177 or MAT287.  To receive the award for the second semester, the recipient must earn a "C" or higher in the above course,  declare a major in at least one CSMP discipline, and enroll in an appropriate discipline-specific subsequent course during the spring semester.

Continuing Student:  Up to four awards valued at $500 ($250 each semester) will be awarded to current Missouri Western students who are declared majors or minors in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics or a declared major (in any discipline) and enrolled in CSMP departmental coursework not listed as a minimal requirement of the major.  Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Application Procedures:  Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements.

Contact Information:  Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics Department, 816/271-4370