Additional Private Scholarships

These scholarships are funded by our Northwest Foundation or private donors. They are not specific to any particular major, but may be limited by academic, geographic or grade level criteria. Please go to Apply for Financial Aid for specific eligibility requirements and applications to download (indicated by) or contact for separate application.

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

CLAUDINE BREWER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Given to graduates of North Andrew High School, Rosendale, Mo., with 2.00 GPA. First preference given to education majors. Contact North Andrew High School counselor for application.

Deadline: Feb. 1

EVERETT BROWN FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP

Son or daughter of teacher or administrator from Northwest District MSTA. Rank in upper third of class. Contact College of Education and Human Services 660.562.1231.

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.

Deadline: February 1
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PAT DANNER SCHOLARSHIP

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 homemakers" with a second preference given to a similarly worthy student who is overcoming barriers to obtain their college degree. Contact Student Support Services 660.562.1862.

Deadline: Feb. 15

DENNIS DAU SCHOLARSHIP

Available to graduates of Maryville High School in Maryville, Mo., accepted as entering freshman. Must have minimum GPA of 2.50 and show exemplary citizenship and dedication to the band program, participating in instrumental performance groups in high school and shall be involved in instrumental performance at Northwest. Contact Maryville High School director of bands for application.

Deadline: Feb. 1

NANCY GOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Maryville High School senior ranking in upper third of class with declared teacher education major. See high school counselor for application.

Deadline: Feb. 1

GREATER KANSAS CITY HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Available to students from the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area (Clay, Jackson, Johnson and Wyandotte counties). Selection based on academic merit, financial need and community involvement. To apply, contact high school counselor or Office of Scholarships & Financial Assistance 660.562.1363.

Deadline: March 9

MARGARET AND WAYNE HENNEGIN SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a female graduating senior from Worth County High School in Grant City, Mo., with the highest GPA who will be attending Northwest. Contact Worth County High School counselor for application.

Deadline: March 1

RONALD A. HOUSTON SCHOLARSHIP

Given to entering freshman from North Nodaway High School in Hopkins, Mo. Demonstrate leadership in school and community activities. Minimum 2.75 high school cumulative GPA. Contact high school counselor for application or Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance 660.562.1363.

Deadline: Feb. 1
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BRICE & CAROLYN JOHNSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Given to a graduating senior from Bedford Community High School in Bedford, Iowa. Demonstrate strong leadership skills, academic performance, participation in school activies and athletics, as well as community involvement. Two letters of reference shall speak of present and potential for future success. Contact Bedford Community High School counselor for application.

Deadline: Feb. 1

JAMES & PATRICIA JOY SCHOLARSHIP

Given to graduating senior from Jefferson C-123 High School in Conception Junction, Mo. Demonstrate strong academic potential and significant involvement in scholastic and civic activities. Demonstrate financial need. Contact high school counselor.

Award Award: Tuition for fall trimester, 15 credit hours maximum
Deadline: Feb. 1
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MARY E. MARKT SCHOLARSHIP
Given to graduate of South Holt High School, Oregon, Mo., with 2.50 GPA, and shows financial need. Preference may go to education major. Contact high school counselor.

Deadline: Feb. 1

MARYVILLE HOST LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Given to resident of Nodaway County. Show superior scholarship and demonstrate financial need. Contact high school counselor.

Deadline: Feb. 1

MARYVILLE HY-VEE FOOD STORE SCHOLARSHIP

Given to graduate of Nodaway County high school with GPA of 3.00, active in school and community. Contact Office of Scholarships & Financial Assistance 660.562.1363.

Deadline: Feb. 1
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NORTHWEST SUPPORT STAFF SCHOLARSHIP

Given to full-time student who maintains a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA and submits a letter stating academic/career goals. Recipients shall be children or spouses of any Northwest support staff employee who is employed on the day of the trimester general registration in which the scholarship is Awarded. Financial need and involvement in school and community activities may be considered. Contact Office of Scholarships & Financial Assistance 660.562.1363.

Deadline: Feb. 1
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LILLIAN PALMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Graduate of North Andrew High School, Rosendale, Mo., with 2.00 GPA and financial need. Contact high school counselor.

Deadline: Feb. 1

E.G. & EDRA (Planck) STOSKOPF SCHOLARSHIP

Given to entering freshman or continuing student who is a graduate of South Harrison High School, Bethany, Mo., with a 2.50 GPA. Exemplary leadership, communication skills, involvement in school and community activities and demonstrate need. Preference may go to declared major in business-related area. See high school counselor.

Deadline: Feb. 1

PETER J. GREVE MEMORIAL TKE ALUMNI OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Available to a high school graduating senior (male or female) who has maintained a 3.0 GPA during highschool and has been accepted as an entering freshman to Northwest Missouri State University. Applicants must be nominated by a TKE alumnus.

Applications can be found at www.nwtke.com/content/scholarship

Deadline: April 1

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Additional Private Scholarships

CLAUDINE BREWER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

EVERETT BROWN FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP

CLEAR, CAYHOGA, MUDDY CREEKS SCHOLARSHIP

PAT DANNER SCHOLARSHIP

DENNIS DAU SCHOLARSHIP

NANCY GOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

MARGARET AND WAYNE HENNEGIN SCHOLARSHIP

RONALD A. HOUSTON SCHOLARSHIP

BRICE & CAROLYN JOHNSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

JAMES & PATRICIA JOY SCHOLARSHIP

MARY E. MARKT SCHOLARSHIP Given to graduate of South Holt High School, Oregon, Mo., with 2.50 GPA, and shows financial need. Preference may go to education major. Contact high school counselor. Deadline: Feb. 1

MARYVILLE HOST LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

MARYVILLE HY-VEE FOOD STORE SCHOLARSHIP

NORTHWEST SUPPORT STAFF SCHOLARSHIP

LILLIAN PALMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

E.G. & EDRA (Planck) STOSKOPF SCHOLARSHIP

MARY E. MARKT SCHOLARSHIP
Given to graduate of South Holt High School, Oregon, Mo., with 2.50 GPA, and shows financial need. Preference may go to education major. Contact high school counselor.

Deadline: Feb. 1