Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Accounting/Economics/Finance at 660.562.1754 or 660.562.1766 for more information.

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

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

Given in memory 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: $450
Deadline: Feb. 1
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Awarded in memory 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: $450
Deadline: Feb. 1
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Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Agriculture at 660.562.1155 for more information.

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: $250

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

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

Awarded annually to an incoming freshman declaring a major in Agriculture. Students who attended high school in Nodaway or Gentry counties and can show financial need will be given first preference. If there are no applications from those counties, the area will be expanded to Worth, Andrew, Holt, and Atchison counties. If no applicants from above areas, students from other geographic locations who are majoring in Agriculture will be considered. Application may be completed online.

Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1

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: Varies

Awarded to an entering freshman that has declared a major in any of the disciplines available from the Department of Agriculture. Recipient must maintain enrollment in at least 12 hours per trimester, fall and spring, and be considered a full-time student. The scholarship is non renewable. Application may be completed online.

Award: Varies
Deadline: Feb. 1

Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Biological Sciences, 660.562.1388, for more information.

Awarded to incoming freshmen who have declared a major in Nanoscience 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. Applications may be submitted to:

Office of Student Financial Assistance
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468
Fax: 660.562.1674

 Award: $500 one-time award
 Deadline: Feb. 15 
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Available to first-time and continuing students who are graduates of high schools in Worth, Gentry, Harrison, or Nodaway County, who have declared a major in one of the disciplines housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, and who are enrolled on a full-time basis at Northwest. Scholarship may be renewed by maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

 Award: Varies
 Deadline: Jan. 31
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Unless stated otherwise, contact Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional studies at 660.562.1600 or 660.562.1766 for more information.

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: One Award from Booth College, full tuition based on 30 credit hours per year
Deadline: Jan. 15

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, agriculture, broadcasting, business education, computer science, economics, finance, international business, journalism, management information systems, marketing and management, office information systems). It is a nonrenewable scholarship.

Contact Brenda Jones, Marketing/Management Department at 660.562.1766 for application packet.

Award: approximately $1,400 (subject to availability of funds)
Deadline: Dec. 15
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Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Chemistry/Physics at 660.562.1388 for more information.

Awarded to incoming freshmen who have declared a major in Nanoscience 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. Applications may be submitted to:

Office of Student Financial Assistance
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468
Fax: 660.562.1674

Contact Department of Chemistry/Physics, 660.562.1388, or Dr. Michael Hull, 660.562.0826, for additional information. 

 Award: $500 one-time award
 Deadline: Feb. 15 
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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/Statistics 660.562.1230.

Award: $500
Deadline: Feb. 1

Unless stated otherwise, contact the Department of Computer Science/Information Systems at 660.562.1600 for more information.

Awarded to a first-year student who declares a business education, business technology, computer science, interactive digital media - computer science programming, or a management information systems major and participates 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 or 660.562.1600 for additional information about this scholarship and the date of the Computer Visit Day.

Award:$1,150
Deadline: Announced at the Computer Visit Day

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

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

Unless stated otherwise contact Department of Communication, Theatre, and Languages, 660.562.1279 for more information.

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 receive 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. *All recipients must officially declare a major in one of the programs offered by the Department of Communication,Theatre, and Languages.

Award: $500 ($250 per fall/spring trimester)
Deadline: Feb. 18
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*Awarded for a maximum of two trimesters 

Unless stated otherwise, contact the College of Education and Human Services at 660.562.1775 for more information.

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. Contact Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance for application or download from the website.

Award: $1,500 (one awarded yearly)
Deadline: Feb. 1
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Recipients will be entering freshmen who have graduated from a Missouri high school, rank in the upper 10 percent of their graduationing class, score at or near the upper 90th percentile on the ACT or SAT, demonstrate financial need, and are majoring in elementary education.

Award: varies

Graduate of high school in Mills County, Iowa. If no qualified applicant from Mills County, scholarship will be 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: varies

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.

Award: varies
Deadline: Jan. 15

See scholarship description in education.

Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at 660.562.1168 for more information.

Given to entering freshman in Child & Family Studies, Dietetics, Restaurant and Food Service Management, Merchandising of 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: $1,000
Deadline: Feb. 15

Awarded to students who are actively involved in forensics. Recipients are not required to major in the Communication, Theatre, & Language Department. Auditions are held by appointment on an individual basis. Students present a brief selection of their choosing. The selection may be all or part of a speech given in competition. See department website for deadline date, dates for scheduled auditions, and to download application. Please contact the Director of Forensics at 660.562.1506 to schedule a specific audition time. 

Award: Several $250-$500

Unless stated otherwise, contact the Department of History, Humanities, Philosophy, and Politcal Science at 660.562.1290 for more information.

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: $450
Deadline: Feb. 1

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

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

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

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

Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Mathematics/Statistics at 660.562.1230 for more information.

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 Mo. High School; Northeast High School, Kansas City, Mo.; Maryville Mo. High School; then to applicants from any other school. 

Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1

Awarded to top two individual senior scores in Mathematics Olympiad (held in March) who plan to attend Northwest. 

Award: $2500 and $1500
Deadline: Olympiad is in March

Unless stated otherwise, contact the Department of Music at 660.562.1315 for more information.

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 ONLINE:

Award: varies
Deadline: Jan. 27

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

Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 3

Awarded to incoming freshmen who have declared a major in Nanoscience 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. Applications may be submitted to:

Office of Student Financial Assistance
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468
Fax: 660.562.1674

 Award: $500 one-time award
 Deadline: Feb. 15 
 Download Application 

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

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

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. Please contact the department office at 660.562.1279 to schedule a specific date and time. Interview dates will be posted on the department website.

Award: Varies
Deadline: Jan. 31
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