For a complete listing of scholarships available at Missouri Western, please visit the financial aid website.

Center for Military & Veterans Services Scholarship

Military students for the purposes of this scholarship include: Veterans, Active Duty service members, National Guardsmen, or Reservists.

Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements listed below and submit the completed application.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Be a Veteran (with a discharge status other than dishonorable), current service member, National Guardsmen, or Reservist
  • Must provide proof of military status (Ie. DD214, NGB 23, Certificate of Eligibility, or Memo from your commander stating you’re a member of your unit in good standing)

Award Amount:

  • $500
  • Limited number awarded
  • May receive Center funds in addition to other MWSU scholarships

Application Procedures: Fill out the application here.

Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) Veteran’s Award

This award was established for military veterans/guardsmen/reservists. Please download the application for a complete list of requirements.
Application Deadline: February 1
Application Procedures: Complete the DAR Veterans Award Application (pdf)

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Scholarships

The VFW has three programs for student veterans

  • Help a Hero Scholarship
  • Student Veteran Information Program
  • VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship Program

Information about each program can be found here: https://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support

AVECO Scholarship Program

AVECO is proud to announce the AVECO Scholarship Program. The program was created to provide assistance covering educational expenses for veterans and service members and their spouses.

All awards are contingent on annual AVECO board approval of program funding allocations.

Award amounts vary between $500 – $1,000

More information about the AVECO Scholarship Program can be found here: https://www.aveco.org/aveco-scholarships

NAVPA Scholarship

Awarded to 1 military connected student from member institutions at each of the 8 NAVPA regions across the U.S.

More information about the NAVPA Scholarship can be found here: https://navpa.org/scholarship/