Continuing Student Scholarships

Unless stated otherwise, contact the Office of Scholarships & Financial Assistance for applications.

General, Private and Foundation Scholarships

Major Specific Scholarships

Non-Major Specific Scholarships

General University Scholarship Renewal Program

AUTOMATIC RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIPS (NO APPLICATION NEEDED) FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTERED NORTHWEST IN THE FALL OF 2004 OR LATER:

Students who received the President's scholarship, Distinguished Scholar, Academic Excellence, Tower, Merit, Northwest Scholar, Transfer President's, All American Academic Team, Transfer Distinguished, Transfer Academic, Transfer Merit, University Scholar, Midwest Student Exchange, Out of State Award, Non-Resident Award, University Scholar, A+ Grant, A+ Scholarship may renew the scholarship with the completion of 24 credit hours per academic year and the following NW cumulative GPA: (See Disclaimers which may apply including summer enrollment).

SCHOLARSHIPS	NW CUM. GPA	AWARD AMOUNT	MAXIMUM AWARD
PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP	3.50	$5,000	8 trimesters
DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR	GPA: 3.50 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. If GPA is less than 3.50, student will follow Northwest Scholar, Tower Scholar and Academic Excellence Scholar requirements not eligible to return to the Distinguished Scholar program. Award Amount: $2,500 Maximum Award: 8 trimesters within consecutive academic years.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TOWER SCHOLAR NORTHWEST SCHOLAR	GPA: Students may float between levels depending on Northwest cumulative GPA. All require completion of 24 credit hours per academic year and the following GPA: Award Amount: Academic Excellence: 3.50 - $1,500 Tower Scholar: 3.40 - $1,000 Northwest Scholar: 3.30 - $750 Maximum Award: 8 trimesters within consecutive academic years. If Northwest cumulative GPA is less than 3.30 student is not eligible to return to any level of these scholarships.


CULTURAL ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP (formerly MULTICULTURAL)	3.00	$1,000	8 trimesters for freshmen; 6 trimesters for transfers
TRANSFER PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP & ALL AMERICAN ACADEMIC TEAM	3.50	$5,000	6 trimesters
TRANSFER DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP	3.50	$2,500	6 trimesters
TRANSFER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP	3.30	$1,500	6 trimesters
UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR	3.30	$500	Renews from Freshman or Transfer Merit. First-time Award for students not previously receiving any general university scholarship.
MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE (U.S. Citizen & Resident of KS, MI, MN, ND, NE, WI) If not eligible to receive first trimester, at Northwest must earn 24 hours at Northwest to become eligible	3.00	Est. - $2,361. 50% reduction in difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition	132 total credit hours (including transfer hours)
OUT-OF-STATE Award (U.S. Citizen & NOT a resident of KS, MI, MN, ND, NE, WI) If not eligible to receive first trimester, at Northwest must earn 24 hours at Northwest to become eligible	3.00	Est. - $2,361. 50% reduction in difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition	132 total credit hours (including transfer hours)
NON-RESIDENT Award (U.S. CITIZEN) completed 24 credit hours at Northwest	3.00	Est. - $4,722. 100% waiver of out-of-state fees composed of 50% MSEP or out-of-state Award and 50% non-resident Award	Must have completed 24 NW credit hours at a 3.00 NW cumulative GPA. 132 total credit hours earned (including transfer hours)
NORTHWEST A+ SCHOLARSHIP effective for students admitted fall 2008	3.30	$1,500 Renewable for 1 year by completing 24 credit hours at Northwest during the year with 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA.	4 trimesters; only to be used in Fall/Spring trimesters
A+ GRANT admitted prior to fall 2008	varies	Second year: 3.00 renews to $2,000; Third and fourth years: 3.50 - $1,500; 3.40 - $1,000; 3.30 - $750	8 trimesters; only to be used in Fall/Spring trimesters
A+ SCHOLARSHIP admitted prior to fall 2008	3.00	Renewable for one year for $1,000	4 trimesters; only to be used in Fall/Spring trimesters

Disclaimers

The Freshman President's Scholarship and Distinguished Scholar will supersede Academic Excellence Scholar or Tower Scholar, and Transfer President's Scholarship and All American Academic Team Awards will supersede the Transfer Distinguished or Transfer Academic Scholarship.
The scholarship guidelines on which a student enters the University remain the same until graduation.
Undergraduate scholarships are restricted for use during a student's first undergraduate program.
All scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time (12 Northwest hours per trimester) to receive University scholarships.
Students must be accepted for admission by specified dates before scholarship Award can be offered.
Students participating in study abroad program where out-of-state fees are waived will not receive the Non-Resident Award, the Out of State Award or Midwest Student Exchange that trimester.
Major-specific and private scholarship Award amounts funded through the Northwest Foundation may fluctuate with funding availability.
Any hours being transferred in do not include AP, CLEP, military or other non-graded credit hours.
Renewal requirements must be met within the academic year sequence (fall, spring and/or summer) in order to maintain continuous Award of the scholarship within consecutive academic years.
Eligibility for renewal of scholarships is checked at the end of the spring trimester. Students attending summer school will have eligibility checked again at the end of the summer trimester, as the final determiner for continuation on the scholarship programs. Students receiving one of the general university scholarships all three trimesters (i.e., Tower) must complete 36 hours at the required Northwest cumulative GPA.

DIRECTLY AWARDED CONTINUING SCHOLARSHIPS

The following scholarships are made available by funds from the Northwest Foundation and are awarded based upon a variety of criteria as designated by the donors. No separate application is required, however students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be considered.

James R. Cook Scholarship
W.M.C Dawson Scholarship
Energizer Diversity Scholarship
Marshall and Beatrix Ford Scholarship
Doug & Lisa Foster Scholarship
Dr. Robert & Virginia Foster Scholarship
Robert & Doris Foster Scholarship
Bill & Betty Lou (Egger) Owens Family Scholarship
Frederick Parcher Scholarship
Gladys Rickard Scholarship
CM & M Saville Scholarship
Richard L. Sawyers Scholarship
Frederick, Edwardena & Stephen Schneider Scholarship
Harvey & Joyce White Scholarship
KC Alumni Chapter Scholarship

Marion and HJ Fischer Scholarship (Non-Residents Paying MO Tax)
Awarded in the form of a fee waiver, this scholarship is for non-residents who are paying Missouri tax. No separate application is required. A copy of the Missouri tax form verifying the amount of tax paid should be sent to Cashiering. Students would receive a reduction on non-resident tuition equal to the amount of tax paid, however a student would not pay less than Resident tuition.

Other University and State-Sponsored Scholarships

AMERICAN DREAM GRANT
Through the American Dream Grant, Northwest will fill the gap between the cost of tuition, room and board, primary textbooks and the use of a computer for qualifying students so that the maximum annual payment the student will need to make during their first two years at Northwest will be no more than $2,500 annually (combined fall and spring terms). To qualify, students must be accepted to Northwest as a first-time freshman, complete the FAFSA and have an EFC (expected family contribution) of 2000 or less (dependent or independent students). The student must also apply for all federal, state, institutional and athletic scholarships or grants that he or she might be eligible for. After all resources are added together, America Dream funds will be used to fill any remaining gap down to $2,500, the maximum contribution required of the student. All federal and state awarding guidelines will be followed.

Award Award: Varies. Cost of tuition, room/board, textbooks and computer usage fees, (standard double occupancy and standard aladine meal plan) minus all federal, state, institutional funds and $2,000 (combined fall and spring terms) maximum student contribution. Awards are for only fall and spring trimesters and maximum number awarded is subject to available funding. Student must live on campus to receive assistance for room and board. "Limited Funds Available"

BRIGHT FLIGHT (MISSOURI HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP)
Eligible students may renew with a cumulative 2.50 GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year.

Award Award: $2,000

ROBERT C. BYRD
Missouri resident who has scored in the top 10% of ACT test and ranked in the top 10% of graduating class. Must show outstanding academic achievement. Must file a statement of registration certifying that you are registered with selective services or that, for a specific reason, you are not required to be registered. Must also submit a completed application packet. Contact the Office of Scholarships & Financial Assistance, 660.562.1363, for application or go to the website: http://dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/scholarships/index.html.

Award Award: $1,500 per year for the first four years
Deadline: April 15

MISSOURI TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Missouri residents who wish to become certified teachers in Missouri public schools. Must rank in top 15% on ACT or SAT. Nonrenewable. Becomes a loan if student changes major or does not enter education field upon graduation. Application may be requested from high school counselor or Office of Scholarships & Financial Assistance, 660.562.1363, in Dec. or Jan. or go to the website at the following address: http://dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/scholarships/index.html

Award Award: $2,000
Deadline: Set each year by the State Department.

MISSOURI MINORITY TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to an incoming freshman who is majoring in either math education or science education. Applicant must be a minority student (African American, Asian American, Hispanic American or Native American). Applicants must be admitted to the university and rank in the top 25% of their high school class or score at or above 75% on the ACT or SAT. Request application from your counselor or the Office of Scholarships & Financial Assistance, 660.562.1363, in Dec. or Jan. or go to the website at the following address: http://dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/scholarships/index.html

Award Award: $3,000 per year for up to Four years
Deadline: Set each year by the State Department.

MARGUERITE ROSS BARNETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Missouri resident 18 years of age or older, enrolled at least half time, but less than full-time. Be employed and compensated for at least 20 hours of work per week. Demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA prior to scholarship Deadline. Contact Office of Scholarships & Financial Assistance, 660.562.1363, for application or go to the website at the following address: www.dhe.mo.gov

Award Award: Maximum annual Award is the least of: actual tuition charged at the school where you are enrolled or your demonstrated need.
Deadline: April 1

NATIONAL GUARD SCHOLARSHIP
The purpose of this Award is to encourage students to serve their country through the National Guard and at the same time, continue their education at Northwest. Students must provide a letter of good standing from their commanding officer as proof of eligibility, maintain a 2.50 GPA and be enrolled on a full-time basis (12 hours or more per trimester) to receive the scholarship.

Award Award: Students residing in residence halls will receive $700 per year while those residing off-campus will receive $475 per year.
Deadline: None

ROTC-CAMPUS BASED ARMY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Two and three-year scholarships available each year to qualified students who are enrolled or will enroll in the Army ROTC Program.

Provided: payment of all tuition, fees as they relate to major and monthly tax-free stipend of $200 a month for up to 10 months per year for duration of the scholarship. To apply, contact Military Science department, Attention: Major Stackhouse, 800.647.2881 or stackhouse@griffon.mwsc.edu.

For more information, visit our web site at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/dept/nwrotc or contact Campus Faculty Liaison: Dr. Mark Corson, 660.562.1672 or mcorson@nwmissouri.edu

ROTC-NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 4-YEAR AND 3-YEAR ADVANCE DESIGNEE
Includes payment of full-tuition, lab and activity fees as they relate to the students' majors, plus $200 per month tax-free stipend for up to 10 months per school year for the duration of the scholarship. Includes $225 each semester for books.

Qualifications: Minimum ACT of 19, cumulative GPA of 2.50, medically qualified and a U.S. citizen (FAFSA not required). For more information, call Military Science Department at 800.647.2881 or visit our web site at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/dept/nwrotc.

Non-Major Specific Scholarships

AAUW CORWIN JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP
Contact Linda Girard, Registrar, 660.562.1151.
Second trimester junior woman with a 3.00 GPA.

Award Award: $500 minimum per year
Deadline: Feb. 1

AAUW VIOLA MAY CORWIN SCHOLARSHIP
Contact Linda Girard, Registrar, 660.562.1151.
Woman in junior or senior year or graduate student with 3.00 GPA and northwest Missouri resident.

Award Award: $500 minimum per year
Deadline: Feb. 1

AAUW ANNA M PAINTER SCHOLARSHIP
Contact Linda Girard, 660.562.1151.
Must be a graduate of Northwest, or planning to pursue a graduate degree at Northwest, or be an active member of the Maryville AAUW for one year.

Award Award: $500 minimum per year
Deadline: Feb. 1

ALPHA CHI SCHOLARSHIP
Contact Dr. Richard Frucht, History, Humanities, Philosophy & Political Science, 660.562.1614.
Junior or senior member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society.

Award Award: $100-200
Deadline: Feb. 1

ALPHA PHI OMEGA SCHOLARSHIP
Junior or senior who cannot contribute three-fourths of their estimated expenses for the year and whose need cannot be met through other programs available through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance. In addition to the FAFSA, applicant must fill out a scholarship application.

Award Award: Varies
Deadline: Feb. 15
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NICK BOWEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to full-time students in good academic standing who are active members of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. The recipient must submit a one page essay to demonstrate how they overcame some type of barrier to succeed in their education. Contact Sigma Phi Epsilon advisor for application.

Award Award: $1,000
Deadline: Feb. 1

CLEAR, CAYHOGA, MUDDY CREEKS SCHOLARSHIP

Eligible recipients of the Clear, Cayhoga, Muddy Creeks Scholarship must be Missouri residents currently residing in the district previously known and designated as the Clear, Cayhoga, Muddy Creeks Watershed District. This former watershed district includes a large portion of the West Nodaway R-l School District and small portions of the Maryville R-ll and North Nodaway R-Vl School Districts. Eligible recipients shall be Northwest freshman or sophomores, freshman minimum 2.0 cumulative high school GPA, and sophomores minimum 2.5 Northwest cumulative GPA. Eligible recipients shall have demonstrated good school and community citizenship, and all other factors being equal, financial need may be the determining factor in the selection of recipients.

Award: Two, $650 Awards
Deadline: February 1
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PAT DANNER SCHOLARSHIP
Contact Student Support Services, 660.562.1862.
Available to all majors enrolled in at least nine credit hours per trimester showing progress toward completion of degree requirements. Preference for this Award will be given to a "displaced homemaker," with second preference given to a similarly worthy student who is overcoming barriers to obtain their college degree.

Award Award: $1,000
Deadline: Feb. 15

RON C. DEYOUNG SCHOLARSHIP
Contact the Wesley Center, 660.582.2211 or Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies, 660.562.1752, for application.
Awarded to a full-time sophomore, junior or senior. One award for students actively involved with the Wesley Foundation pursuing any academic major with minimum 2.5 GPA. One award for students with minimum 3.0 GPA majoring in area of: accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, international business, business education or office information systems.

Award Award: two $400 awards
Deadline: Feb. 1

FRANK GRUBE SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients shall have minimum 2.50 GPA and shall meet at least one of the following criteria: English major or minor, Blue Key Society member, or varsity tennis player.

Award Award: Two $900
Deadline: Feb. 1

WELTON IDEKER REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients shall show exemplary leadership abilities in academic and civic activities, maintain 3.00 cumulative GPA, have at least sophomore standing and demonstrate financial need. Dependents of employees of Ideker Construction may be given preference.

Award Award: Two $850
Deadline: Feb. 15
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J.W. JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Available to students with junior standing (75 or more credit hours). Must demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership and/or service accomplishments, involvement with campus/community, and financial need. Preference will be given to students who have recommendation letters substantiating these qualities.

Award Award: $500
Deadline: March 1
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MARVIN E. AND KATHRYN B. LEHNEN SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients shall have completed minimum 2 trimesters at Northwest with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by May 2006. First preference shall be given to non-traditional students majoring in business, and then those majoring in any discipline, may then be considered. Recipients must maintain employment throughout the school year, demonstrate financial need, and show considerable commitment to higher education. Two letters of reference (one from an instructor and one from work supervisor) must be submitted with application. Scholarship application available at Student Support Service Office.

Award Award: $200
Deadline: Feb. 15

THE NATIONAL RESIDENCE HALL HONORARY BEARCAT CHAPTER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients shall be full-time undergraduate students, with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Two leadership Awards available to students who have lived in Northwest residence halls for 2-3 trimesters. Recipient must demonstrate participation in betterment of residence halls. Contact Rose Viau, in Residential Life office at 562-1085.

Award Award: Two $250
Deadline: April 1

NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP
The recipient shall be classified as a junior or a senior by the University and shall maintain enrollment for the fall and spring trimesters and be considered a full time student by the University. The recipient shall maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The recipients shall be actively invoved with PowWow at Northwest Missouri State University and shall addtionally demonstrate dedicated involvement and commitment to the preservation, promotion and celebration of the Native American heritage in general. Contact PowWow council sponsor, Dr. Barbara Crossland, 660.562.1776, for application.

Award Award: Two $1,000 awards
Deadline: Feb. 1

NORTHWEST SUPPORT STAFF SCHOLARSHIP
Eligible recipients shall be enrolled as a full-time student, shall maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA and submit a letter to the committee stating academic and/or career goals. Eligible recipients shall be children or spouses of any Northwest Missouri State University support staff employee who is employed on the final day of the trimester general registration in which the scholarship is awarded. The committee, at their discretion, may consider financial need and involvement in school and community activities in the selection.

Award Award: Two $500
Deadline: Feb. 1
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SAVILLE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP
Contact Student Support Services, 660.562.1862.
Recipient must have completed two trimesters at Northwest with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher. Selection will be based on financial need, participation in Student Support Services and commitment to school. Two references from instructors must be submitted.

Award Award: $500
Deadline: Feb. 15

SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORS (SIA) SCHOLARSHIP

SIA is a group of donors committed to providing rewarding experiences to international students thereby creating a more robust learning environment at Northwest.
SIA has endowed this scholarship to recognize outstanding contributions made by an international student (a foreign national student in F-1 or J-1 visa status only) to promote and create a pluralistic campus climate. Awarded to a continuing undergraduate international student (as classified by the International Affairs Director)who is enrolled on a full-time basis at Northwest Missouri State University, the recipient shall have a minimum 2.75 NW cumulative GPA of twelve earned Northwest credit hours and have demonstrated merit and involvement within the Northwest campus and community. Specifically the applicant will demonstrate leadership or merit in promoting intercultural programs or experiences or will have demonstrated skill educating the general student population about the personal and professional importance of understanding international issues and possessing different perspectives thus marking the traits of a globally prepared citizen.

Award Award: $500
Deadline: August 15
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VIVIAN & FRANK STRONG SCHOLARSHIP
Sophomore, junior, or senior who shows financial need. Applicant must permanently reside within a 125 mile radius of Maryville. Minimum 3.00 GPA. Parent, spouse or guardian cannot be a member of university faculty, staff or administration.

Award Award: $350
Deadline: Feb. 15
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Northwest Missouri State University

Continuing Student Scholarships

General University Scholarship Renewal Program

SCHOLARSHIPS

NW CUM. GPA

AWARD AMOUNT

MAXIMUM AWARD

Other University and State-Sponsored Scholarships

Non-Major Specific Scholarships