Opal Kearby Scholarship Award

Deadline: Mid-November and mid-April; contact the History, Philosophy, and Geography department for specific deadline dates.              

Western Department Aid Program

Students majoring in history, political science or social work are eligible to apply for one of these awards.

Application Procedures:  Download and Print Application.

Contact Information:  History, Philosophy, and Geography Department, 816/271-5688, Dr. Dan Trifan,  816/2714352, trifan@missouriwestern.edu

Western Excellence Awards   - History, Philosophy and Geography

Deadline: March 1st

Western Department Aid Program

Each year, the Department of History, Philosophy and Geography confers between two and six Western Excellence awards. Each award is worth $500 to $1500 depending on the number of recipients. Applications for these awards are judged on a competitive basis. Applicants must be majoring, or minoring, in one of the programs in the History, Philosophy and Geography Department and have a minimum GPA of 3.25. Awards are granted yearly, but are distributed on a semester by semester basis. In order to retain your award you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and pursue an appropriate course of study in one of the major/minor fields in the HPG department. Failure to do so will result in the termination of the award.
Application Procedures: Complete the General Scholarship Application requirements. Applicants must also submit the names of two references familiar with their academic record and compose a separate essay.  Download essay instructions here.
Contact Information:  History, Philosophy, and Geography Department, 816/271-5688.