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Dr. Frances Shipley Scholarship | Dr. Mary Rose Gram Scholarship | MAFCS College Scholarship | Mabel Cook Alumni Scholarship | Millennium FCS Scholarship | Kappa Omicron Nu Scholar Program | Kappa Omicron Nu Graduate Scholarship | FCS Ambassador Scholarship | FCS Scholarships | Phyllis C. Leet Freshman Scholarship
Dr. Frances Shipley Scholarship
This scholarship honors Dr. Shipley, who served Northwest in many capacities including Chair of the Family and Consumer Sciences Department for over 30 years. Applicant must be a continuing student (Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) and majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences. Applicant also must be enrolled in at least 12 hours for Fall and Spring and be considered a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Along with the application, candidates must submit a one-page essay describing educational goals, plans for the future, and financial need.
Award: $500
Deadline: February 1st
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Dr. Mary Rose Gram Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Bill Gram to honor his sister, Dr. Mary Rose Gram, a 1945 home economics graduate. The applicant must be a full-time student majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences and must have completed 12 hours in the major with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Award: $1000
Deadline: February 1st
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MAFCS College Scholarship
The Missouri Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (MAFCS) awards two scholarships of $500 each to two outstanding Family and Consumer Sciences students meeting specific scholarship criteria. The award is paid in two installments of $250 each, one payment at the first semester of the senior year and the second at the second semester. Payment is made directly to the college or university financial officer. The fund was established by the membership in 1953. The first award was announced in 1961. The fund has grown through fundraising projects and contributions.
The specific scholarship requirements are that the candidate shall:
- be in the junior year at a Missouri college or university who expects to have senior status at a Missouri college or university during the time the scholarship funds will be used
- shall have a grade point average of at least 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale
- have an adequate background for entering the senior year with a Family and Consumer Science major.
Award: $550
Deadline: February 1st
This scholarship is available intermittently; please check the FCS Department office to see if the application has been sent to us.
Mabel Cook Alumni Scholarship
The Mabel Cook Scholarship was established by alumni, faculty and friends, following the retirement of Miss Mabel Cook as Home Economics Chairwoman in 1971. The $400 scholarship is awarded annually. To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, a student must:
- Be a sophomore or junior Family and Consumer Sciences major at the time of the application.
- Have an earned GPA of at least 3.00
The Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship Committee will make the scholarship selection. Consideration is given to scholarship achievement, participation in university activities, and promise as a professional.
Award: NONE in 2010
Deadline: Not Applicable
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Millennium Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship
A scholarship of $500 will be awarded to a female who has elected a major in any field of Family and Consumer Sciences. Preference is given to those students enrolled in the Family and Consumer Sciences Education program. The student must have completed 30 credit hours and be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior. The recipient must have maintained a GPA of 3.2 and be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per trimester. The student needs to have demonstrated an active role in University and/or Department organizations and activities. The scholarship is renewable upon reapplication.
Award: NONE IN 2010
Deadline: Not Applicable
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Kappa Omicron Nu Scholar Program
The purpose of the Kappa Omicron Nu Scholar Program is to encourage excellence in scholarship, research, and leadership. The recipient must be a member of KONu and have Junior or 1st semester Senior standing in the FCS Department. Selection requirements include grade point average and involvement in activities. Kappa Omicron Nu local alumni and Northwest's Kappa Alpha chapter provide the funding for these scholarships.
Award: Up to four -- amount to be decided
Deadline: February 1st
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Kappa Omicron Nu Graduate Scholarships
Given to active KONu members who are pursuing a graduate degree. Funded from the pledges from early KONu members.
Award: Two at $425
Deadline: February 1st
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FCS Ambassador Scholarships
Family and Consumer Sciences ambassadors are appointed for one year, and are awarded $525 per academic year. Eligibility criteria include:
- Must be a full-time (minimum of 12 hours) student with a major in Family and Consumer Sciences
- Must have completed 60 hours for the four-year majors by fall the beginning of the Fall Trimester
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7
- Must be an active member of AAFCS or KONu
- Must be nominated by faculty and submit an application and two letters of recommendation.
Assignment responsibilities include: an average of one hour of service per week, approximately 25 hours per semester; available for departmental tours; correspondence, including letters to prospective students and thank-you letters and notes; bulletin boards and display cases; and assist faculty in public relations and recruitment activities.
The Ambassadors will coordinate the annual FCS Recognition Banquet and will meet at least once each semester with the FCS faculty.
Award: four at $550
Deadline: February 1st
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FCS Scholarships
Applicant must be a current freshman, sophomore, or junior majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences. Must have completed 12 credit hours in major and have a GPA of 2.50. These scholarships are given to applicants who have achieved excellent academic records.
Award: two at $500
Deadline: February 1st
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Phyllis C. Leet Freshman Scholarship
The $1,000 Phyllis C. Leet Freshman Scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman who:
- has maintained a high school grade point average of 3.0
- has declared a major in Family and Consumer Sciences
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has resided during the high school years on a farm or in a small town (under 1500 population) in the general geographic area consisting of the 19 counties in Northwest Missouri, and shows financial need
Award: $2300
Deadline: February 1st
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