Awarded to a female declaring a major in the Computer Science and Information Systems, Mathematics, or Science. Recipient shall maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 and financial need will be leading criteria.

• Award: $500*   
• Deadline: February 1

Awarded to a junior or senior with a declared major in the chemistry field or a degree program which combines Chemistry and Biology. Recipient shall maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.

• Award: $500
• Deadline: Feb. 1

Recipients shall have declared a major in Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, or Life Sciences and shall have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Academic achievement and financial need will be leading criteria. 

• Award: $250*
• Deadline: February 1

Awarded to incoming freshmen who have declared a major in Nanoscale Science with emphasis in Biology, Chemistry or Physics and have at least a 3.00 high school GPA. Six scholarships will be awarded with two being awarded from each area of emphasis.

• Award: $500 (one-time award)
• Deadline: February 1

Recipients shall have elected a major in biology, with preference given to those with a zoology emphasis. Must be classified as a Northwest sophomore, junior, or senior and shall demonstrate academic achievement and involvement in campus activities. Financial need will be considered.      

• Award: Varies
• Deadline: February 1

Awarded to a continuing student with a declared major in the biological sciences. Financial need will be considered.

• Award: Varies
• Deadline: February 1

Recipient shall have be a full-time student majoring in Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, or Pre-Dentistry. Academic achievement and financial need will be leading criteria.

• Award: $250*
• Deadline: February 1

A biology major that shows promise for excellence in the area of biology. Overall GPA of 3.00,  45 credit hours earned at Northwest (with 12 of these hours in biology), and good moral character.

• Award: $500*
• Deadline: February 1

Minimum GPA of 3.00, junior or senior biology major with emphasis in pre-med or pre-dentistry. Financial need will be considered.

• Award: $350*
• Deadline: February 1

Awarded to a continuing Wildlife Ecology and Conservation major.

• Award: $500
• Deadline: February 1

Awarded to a Junior or Senior Wildlife ecology and conservation major in good academic standing and achievement in field. Financial need shall be considered

• Award: $350*
• Deadline: February 1

A student who has elected a major in the field of biology, at least 60 credit hours, and is classified as a junior or senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and demonstrated financial need.

• Award: $750
• Deadline: February 1

Awarded to a junior or senior with a declared major in the chemistry field or a degree program which combines Chemistry and Biology. Recipient shall maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.

• Award: $500
• Deadline: February 1

This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding chemistry major for use towards tuition, fees, room and board or other college expense. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.

• Award: $850* (may be divided into smaller awards)
• Deadline: February 1

Awarded to incoming freshmen who have declared a major in Nanoscale Science with emphasis in Biology, Chemistry or Physics and have at least a 3.00 high school GPA. Six scholarships will be awarded with two being awarded from each area of emphasis.

• Award: $500 (one-time award)
• Deadline: February 1

Candidates shall declare a major in chemistry, mathematics, or physics and they must attain junior or senior classification by the end of the current spring semester. Selection shall be by  examination and personal interview (see exam announcement). Junior award winners may receive the scholarship for their senior year if they maintain a GPA of 3.5 in mathematics and science, and an overall GPA of 3.0. The exam will be held on the first Saturday in February.

• Award: $750*
• Deadline: February 1     

Recipient shall maintain a 3.0 GPA, exhibit financial need, be a pre-med major and be from the McFall, Glasgow, Harrisburg, MO area.

• Award: $550*
• Deadline: February 1

This annual scholarship will be awarded to a pre-pharmacy student. The recipient must be of good moral character, with excellent academic standing, show financial need and promise for excellence in the area of pharmacy.

• Award: $200*
• Deadline: February 1

Recipient shall be an entering freshman pursuing a career in the medical field (including nursing) at Northwest, and shall have graduated from a Nodaway County high school in the top third of their class, and shall maintain a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA.

• Award: $1,500* (may be divided into smaller awards)
• Deadline: February 1

Recipient shall be an entering freshman pursuing a career in the medical field (including nursing) at Northwest, and shall have graduated from a Nodaway County high school in the top third of their class, and shall maintain a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA.

• Award: $1,500* (may be divided into smaller awards)
• Deadline: February 1

This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding chemistry major or related major. Selection will be based on financial need, academic standing, and professional promise.

• Award: $500
• Deadline: February 1

Candidates shall declare a major in chemistry, mathematics or physics. Eligible students shall take all of their course work at Northwest and may receive scholarship for any year provided the student maintains a cumulative 2.5 GPA in chemistry, mathematics and physics and a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0. Students taking the Gray-Lilley Scholarship Exam (see announcement) will be given first consideration. Students wishing to apply for this scholarship should contact the department for exam date.

• Award: Total of $2,700 awarded
• Deadline: Jan. 31

Recipient shall be a full-time student majoring in Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, or Pre-Dentistry. Academic achievement and financial need will be leading criteria.

• Award: $250*
• Deadline: February 1

Recipients shall maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have declared an academic major of chemistry or physics. Recipients shall be classified as juniors or seniors. Recipients receiving the scholarship during their junior year may be eligible for renewal for their senior year at the discretion of the selection committee.

• Award: Varies
• Deadline: February 1

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 Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems at (660) 562-1230.

• Award: $600
• Deadline: February 1

Recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0, major in physics, and have a junior or senior standing. All other criteria being equal, preference will be given to students graduating from a Missouri high school.

• Award: $250
• Deadline: February 1

Students with a major or minor in the physical sciences (chemistry, physics, science education), with a preference to those who have taken the Astronomy course at Northwest.

• Award: $500
• Deadline: February 1

The recipient shall be classified as a junior or senior and shall be a declared major in chemistry. The recipient shall maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA.

• Award: $1,850* (may be divided into smaller awards)
• Deadline: February 1

The J. Gordon Strong Scholarship in Chemistry is awarded annually to outstanding chemistry majors for use during their sophomore year. Selection is based on GPA, promise as professional chemists and participation in departmental activities.

• Award: $4,950* (may be divided into smaller awards)
• Deadline: February 1

Awarded annually to a high GPA Sophomore or Junior Geology or Earth Science education major that shows promise of becoming a professional Geologist/Geology professor or Earth Science teacher, with suitability for graduate study and shows financial need.

• Award: $550*
• Deadline: February 1

Recipient shall have declared a major in Nursing. Academic achievement and financial need will be the leading criteria.

• Award: $1,450* (may be divided into smaller awards)
• Deadline: February 1

Recipient shall be an entering freshman pursuing a career in the medical field (including nursing) at Northwest, and shall have graduated from a Nodaway County high school in the top third of their class, and shall maintain a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA.

• Award: $1,500* (may be divided into smaller awards)
• Deadline: February 1

Recipient shall be an entering freshman pursuing a career in the medical field (including nursing) at Northwest, and shall have graduated from a Nodaway County high school in the top third of their class, and shall maintain a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA.

• Award: $1,500* (may be divided into smaller awards)
• Deadline: February 1