For first-time freshmen only; limited funds available

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 $3,500 annually (combined fall and spring terms). To qualify, students must be accepted to Northwest as a first-time freshman, complete the FAFSA application and all verification documents by the April 1 priority date and have an EFC (Expected Family Contribution) of 2,000 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 could be eligible to receive. After all resources are added together, American Dream funds will be used to fill any remaining gap down to $3,500, the maximum contribution required of the student. All federal and state awarding guidelines will be followed.

• 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 $3,500 (combined fall and spring terms) maximum student contribution. Awards are for fall and spring trimesters only and maximum number awarded are subject to available funding. Student must live on campus to receive assistance for room and board. Freshmen only.

Effective for the 2011-2012 school year

Missouri resident who has a composite ACT or SAT score in the top 3% percent of all Missouri students. Enhanced ACT score of 31 or SAT scores of 790 on the math section and 800 on the critical reading section will qualify for an annual maximum award of $3,000.

The top 4th and 5th percentile with an ACT score of 30 or SAT scores of 780 in math and 770 in the critical reading will qualify for an annual maximum award of $1,000.

Actual awards contingent on state appropriations allocated for the program on a yearly basis.

Renewable with cumulative 2.50 GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per year. In addition to a Bright Flight scholarship, students receive a $2,500 Distinguished Scholar Scholarship which renews separately if specific renewal criteria are met. Eligible students are contacted by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.

• Award: Varies

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. For application go to the DHE website.

• Award: Maximum annual award is the lesser of: actual tuition charged at the school where you are enrolled or your demonstrated need.
• Deadline: August 1

To be eligible for the Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Be a resident of Missouri.
• Be African American, Asian American, Hispanic American or Native American.
• Be a high school senior; college student or returning adult (without a degree) who ranks in the top 25% of their high school class and scores at or above the 75th percentile on the ACT or SAT examination;
  • Or, individuals who have completed 30 college hours and have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0;
  • Or, individuals with a baccalaureate degree who are returning to an approved math or science teacher education program.
• Attend an approved teacher education program at a community college, four-year college or university in Missouri.

Request application from your counselor or the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance, 660.562.1363, in December or January or visit the website.

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

The Vietnam Veteran Survivor Grant Program offers up to 12 grants annually to children and spouses of Vietnam veterans who served between 1961 and 1972 and whose deaths were caused by or attributed to exposure to toxic chemicals during the Vietnam conflict. The veteran must have been a Missouri resident when entering the military and at the time of death. To be eligible for the grant, a student must be an undergraduate enrolled full-time (12 credit hours) at a participating Missouri postsecondary school, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For a complete description of eligibility requirements, students can go to the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) website, and may download and complete the application or request it from MDHE at (800) 473-6757.

• Award: Varies. Maximum award per semester will be the lesser of actual tuition charged for 12 credit hours at the school in which you are enrolled full-time OR the average amount of tuition charged for 12 credit hours at the Missouri public four-year regional institutions.
• Deadline: None

The Wartime Veteran’s Survivors Grant Program offers 25 grants per year to children and spouses of veterans whose deaths or injuries were a result of combat action or were attributed to illness that was contracted while serving in combat action, or who became 80% disabled due to injuries or accidents sustained in combat action since September 11, 2001. The veteran must have a Missouri resident when first entering the military or at the time of death or injury. To be eligible, a student must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully present in the U.S., be enrolled at least half-time in a participating college or university, and be the veteran’s spouse at time of death or injury OR the veteran’s child who is under 25 years of age. Eligible students must download the application from the website and complete it or request it from MDHE at (800) 473-6757.

• Award: Varies. The maximum amount awarded per semester will be the sum of the following:
  • The lesser of the actual tuition charged for the number of hours in which you are enrolled OR the amount of tuition charged a Missouri resident for the same number of hours at the University of Missouri Columbia.
  • Up to $2,000 a semester for room and board
  • The lesser of the actual cost of books OR $500
• Deadline: None

Northwest Missouri State University is a participant of the Missouri Returning Heroes' Education Act program. The Heroes' Act limits tuition and fees charged to combat veterans to fifty ($50.00) per credit hour, for any program leading to a certificate or bachelor's degree. A "combat veteran" is any person who served in armed combat after September 11, 2001, who was a Missouri resident when first entering the military and who was discharged from military service under honorable conditions.

To initiate the process, a veteran must complete the form (each year) and return it with a copy of his or her DD-214 (initial application only) to:

Northwest Missouri State University
Attention: Financial Assistance Office
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468

The Financial Assistance Office will evaluate eligibility for the Heroes' Act after this form and the DD-214 are received. Veterans must maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA in order to maintain eligibility for additional semesters.

Northwest offers a $500 Scholarship to first-time freshmen students whose families have established an account in the student's name in the Missouri Saving for Tuition (MOST) Program. Twenty-five nonrenewable scholarships will be provided. Families will be responsible for providing documentation of at least two years participation in the MOST Program by submitting a statement from MOST indicating an active account for the student. This documentation, including the student's Northwest ID number, must be postmarked no later than March 1. Recipient selection will be based on need, as determined by the results of the FAFSA. Please indicate on admission application.

Documentation should be sent to:

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468

Or faxed to: 660.562.1674

The purpose of this Award is to encourage the 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 their scholarship. Contact Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance 660.562.1363.

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

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 and fees as they relate to students' major OR room and board, plus monthly tax-free stipend of:

$300 a month for freshmen
$350 a month for sophomores
$450 a month for juniors
$500 a month for seniors

(For up to 10 months per year for duration of the scholarship)

To apply, contact Military Science department, Attention: Cpt. Smiley, 816.271.4541 or csmiley@missouriwestern.edu.

For more information, visit the Northwest ROTC or contact Rick Frese, 660.562.1799 or rfrese@nwmissouri.edu

Includes payment of all tuition and fees as they relate to students' major OR room and board, plus a monthly tax-free stipend of:

$300 a month for freshman
$350 a month for sophomores
$450 a month for juniors
$500 a month for seniors

(For up to 10 months per year for duration of the scholarship)

*Includes $1,200 yearly stipend 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 Service Department at 800.647.2881 or visit the Northwest ROTC.