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Major-Specific Scholarships

These scholarships are funded by contributions to our Northwest Foundation or by private donors and are specific to designated majors. See our Web site at www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/paying.htm for full eligibility requirements and contact for separate application.

Major-specific and Private scholarship Award amounts funded through the Northwest Foundation may fluctuate and are contingent upon funding.

Accounting/Economics/Finance

Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Accounting/Economics/Finance (660) 562-1891.

MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

CHARLES HAWKINS ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP

Given in honor of Dr. Charles Hawkins, professor emeritus of accounting, in recognition of his years of distinguished service to Northwest. Applicant must be a full-time, first-trimester freshman student majoring in accounting. Also will be given consideration for Karen Hawkins Memorial Accounting Scholarship.

Award Award: $550
Deadline Deadline: Feb. 1

KAREN HAWKINS MEMORIAL ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded in honor of Karen Hawkins, accounting graduate of Northwest and daughter of Dr. Charles and Jackie Hawkins. Criteria are the same as for the Charles Hawkins Accounting Scholarship.

Award Award: $500
Deadline Deadline: Feb. 1

Agriculture

Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Agriculture (660) 562-1155

AGRICULTURE CDE Award

Award is given to the highest individual in each of the 24 fall and spring FFA/Agriculture CDE areas. If highest individual does not apply to Northwest, the second highest individual is eligible using the same eligibility requirements. To be eligible, students must apply and be accepted into an agriculture program at Northwest by March 1 of his/her senior year of high school. The Award will be credited to the student's account and can be used for tuition and fees by the student when he/she enrolls at Northwest the following fall and spring trimesters.

Award Award: $250

MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

F.B. HOUGHTON FRESHMAN LIVESTOCK EVALUATION

Awarded annually to an incoming freshman who would like to become involved in the livestock judging activities. Applicants must major in agriculture to receive the first $250 and be actively involved in livestock evaluation activities at Northwest and maintain at least a 2.25 GPA to receive the second $250. Chosen on the basis of livestock judging, activities and performance as well as high school academic activity record.

Award Award: $500
Deadline Deadline: Feb. 1

RODEO SCHOLARSHIP

For an active member of National intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Top 10 finishers in state rodeo competition. Be a high school or youth association competitor. Requires 2.5 GPA or above.

Award Award: $250
Deadline Deadline: Feb. 1

Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies

Unless stated otherwise, contact Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional studies (660) 562-1752

MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

Available to graduates of South Harrison High School in Bethany, Mo., accepted as entering freshmen. Must have minimum GPA of 2.50, financial need and have a declared major and degree within the Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies, with first preference to "business" majors. Contact South Harrison High School counselor for application.

Award Award: One Award from Booth College, full tuition based on 30 credit hours per year
Deadline Deadline: March 1

BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a first-time freshman majoring in one of the areas in the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies (accounting, economics, finance, business education, international business, office information systems, management information systems, computer science, broadcasting, journalism, advertising, agricultural business, marketing and management). It is a non-renewable scholarship.

Award Award: $4,300 total awarded through Booth College
Deadline Deadline: Dec. 1

Chemistry/Physics

Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Chemistry/Physics (660) 562-1388.

FOREST G. & JOAN B. LOWE SCHOLARSHIP

Recipients shall have elected a major in either mathematics or physics with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA. Chosen from the following areas in order as they appear: Gilman City High School, Gilman City, MO.; Northeast High School, Kansas City, MO.; Maryville High School, Maryville, MO.; then to applicants from any other school. Contact Department of Methematics/Statistics (660) 562-1230.

Award Award: $500
Deadline Deadline: Feb. 1

Computer Science

Unless stated otherwise, contact the Department of Computer Science/Information Systems (660) 562-1600.

COMPUTER VISIT DAY SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a first-year student who declaresa business education, computer science, interactive digital media- computer science programming, management information systems or office information systems major and particpates in the Computer Visit day. Must submit a high school transcript, and two recommendations covering academics, citizenship, leadership and record of extracurricular activities. Contact the Computer Science/Information Systems department at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/dept/csis/ or 660-562-1600 for additional information about this scholarship and the date of the Computer Visit Day.

Award Award:$575
Deadline Deadline: Feb. 1

MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

Communication, Theatre, Languages

Unless stated otherwise contact Department of Communication, Theatre, and Languages, (660) 562-1279

Dual Credit Scholarships

Awarded to first-time students who have successfully completed a dual credit course through the Department of Communication, Theatre and Languages at Northwest. Students must recieve a final grade of a 'B' or higher, have a high school GPA of at least 3.00 and have an ACT score of 21 or better. Awarded for a maximum of two trimesters. All recipients must officially declare a major in one of the programs offered by the Department of Communication,Theatre, and Languages. The application may be downloaded at www.nwmissouri.edu/dept/ctl.

Award Award: $500 ($250 per fall/spring trimester)

Deadline Deadline: Feb. 20

Education

Unless stated otherwise, contact college of Education and Human Sciences (660) 562-1775.

C.L. BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants pursuing secondary education will be considered, with preference given to those pursuing English education, with outstanding potential in area of study as evidenced by excellent ACT scores and letter of recommendation as to potential success as an English teacher. Recipient shall demonstrate a need for financial assistance and shall maintain enrollment in at least 12 hours for the fall and spring trimesters.

Award Award: $1,500 (one awarded yearly)
Deadline Deadline: February 1
Deadline Download Application

HUNT-PORTER SCHOLARSHIP

Recipients will be entering freshmen who have graduated from a Missouri high school, rank in the upper 10 percent of their graduations class, score at or near the upper 90th percentile on the ACT or SAT, demonstrate financial need and have chosen a degree an elementary education.

Award Award: Total of $15,300 Awarded in varying amounts

HOWARD A. MCINTOSH SCHOLARSHIP

Graduate of high school in Mills County, Iowa. If no qualified applicant from Mills County, scholarship awarded to graduate of high school in Atchison, Nodaway or Worth counties in Missouri. High school GPA of 3.00. Letter of recommendation from at least one teacher who can speak of student's probability for success and knows student desires to become a teacher.

Award Award: $2,400 total

SHAWNA SEVERSON ZECH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Recipient of this Award shall be pursuing studies in elementary education or special education from any class level and shall maintain enrollment in at least 12 hours for the fall and spring trimesters. Applicant must submit a one-page essay regarding a challenge or barrier they have overcome to pursue and succeed in their education.

Deadline Award: $450 (one awarded yearly)
Deadline Deadline: January 30

English

C.L. BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP

See scholarship description in education.

Family & Consumer Sciences

Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (660) 562-1168.

PHYLLIS COMBS LEET SCHOLARSHIP

Given to entering freshman in Child & Family Studies, Dietetics, Restaurant and Food Service Management, Merchandising Textiles, Apparel & Furnishings or Family & Consumer Science Education with a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Must reside on a farm or in a small town (1,500 or less in population) in 19-county northwest Missouri area.

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

Forensics

 

FORENSICS SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to students who are actively involved in forensics. Recipients are not required to major in the Communication, Theatre, & Language Department. Auditions will be held by appointment on an individual basis. Students will be asked to present a brief selection of their choosing. The selection may be all or part of a speech delivered in competition. The application may be downloaded at www.nwmissouri.edu/dept/ctl. Please contact the Director of Forensics at (660) 562-1506 to schedule a specific audition time. The dates for scheduled auditions will be Oct. 13, 2008 through Feb. 7, 2009.

Award Award: Several $250-$500
Deadline Deadline: Feb. 16

History/Humanities/Philosophy

Unless stated otherwise, contact department of History/Philosophy (660) 562-1290.

ALICE CORLEY SCHOLARSHIP

Given to an entering freshman who is a prospective history/social science/pre-law major. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Award Award: $450
Deadline Deadline: Feb. 1

Marketing/Management

MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

Mass Communication

MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

Mathematics/Statistics

Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Mathematics/Statistics (660) 562-1230.

FOREST G. & JOAN B. LOWE SCHOLARSHIP

Recipients shall have elected a major in either mathematics or physics with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA. Chosen from the following areas in order as they appear: Gilman City High School, Gilman, Mo.; Northeast High School, Kansas City, Mo.; Maryville High School, Maryville, Mo.; then to applicants from any other school. Contact Department of Chemistry/Physics (660) 562-1388.

Award Award: $500
Deadline Deadline: Feb. 1

MATH OLYMPIAD SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to top two individual senior scores in Mathematics Olympiad (held in March) who plan to attend Northwest. Renewable with a 3.5 Northwest Cumulative GPA.

Award Award: $375
Deadline Deadline: Olympiad is in March

Music

Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Music 660-562-1315

MUSIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Award is based on performance ability and academic excellence. Scholarships are first-time performance awards and are available to all students. Students may audition in one or more of the following areas: instrumental, vocal, keyboard and jazz (piano and bass only). Recipients are not required to be music majors but are encouraged to participate in musical activities. Auditions take place in February (call for specific dates) and must be scheduled in advance by appointment only. MUST CONTACT DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC (660)562-1315 TO REQUEST AN AUDITION APPLICATION AND MORE INFORMATION OR OBTAIN APPLICATION FORM THROUGH MUSIC DEPARTMENT WEBSITE AT: www.nwmissouri.edu/dept/music and click on the "Scholarships" link. 

Award Award: Varies
Deadline Deadline: Jan. 29

JOHN T. AND GEORGANN B. COOK JAZZ BAND

Awarded to either an incoming freshman or continuing music student who desires to participate in the jazz ensemble throughout both trimesters of the scholarship. In addition, selection will be determined on talent and finacial need. (Applicants must be currently enrolled at time of making application)

Award Award: $800
Deadline Deadline: Feb. 5

Office Information Systems & Business Education

MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH BETHANY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

BOOTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

Refer to description under Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies for eligibility criteria.

Theatre

THEATRE PERFORMANCE/TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Awarded to students who have selected a major in Theatre or Speech/Theatre Education. Prior to scheduling an appointment to interview, students must submit an application and resume detailing their prior theatre experience. A picture may be included but is not required. Students interested in performance scholarships will be asked to present two contrasting monologues of no longer than four minutes combined. (Note: The audition does not include singing). Students interested in technical theatre will be asked to describe their area of interest and to present examples of their work. The application can be downloaded at www.nwmissouri.edu/dept/ctl. Please contact the department office at (660) 562-1279 to schedule a specific date and time. Audition dates will be Feb. 6-7, 2009.

Award Award: About 10 given; Amounts vary up to $900
Deadline Deadline: Feb. 8