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.
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CLAUDINE BREWER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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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.
 Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
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EVERETT BROWN FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP
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Son or daughter of teacher or administrator from Northwest District MSTA. Rank in upper third of class. Contact University Advancement, Steve Sutton, Director of Alumni Relations, 660.562.1248.
Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
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CLEAR, CAYHOGA, MUDDY CREEKS SCHOLARSHIP
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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 2.00 cumulative high school GPA, and sophomores minimum 2.50 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.
Award: varies
Deadline: February 1
Download Application
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PAT DANNER SCHOLARSHIP
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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.
Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 15
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DENNIS DAU SCHOLARSHIP
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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.
Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
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NANCY GOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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Maryville High School senior ranking in upper third of class with declared teacher education major. See high school counselor for application.
Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
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GREATER KANSAS CITY HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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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 and Financial Assistance 660.562.1363.
Award: varies
Deadline: March 9
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MARGARET AND WAYNE HENNEGIN SCHOLARSHIP
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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.
Award: varies
Deadline: March 1
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RONALD A. HOUSTON SCHOLARSHIP
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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.
Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
Download Application
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BRICE & CAROLYN JOHNSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
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Given to a graduating senior from Bedford Community High School in Bedford, Iowa. Demonstrate strong leadership skills, academic performance, participation in school activities 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.
Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
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JAMES & PATRICIA JOY SCHOLARSHIP
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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: Tuition for fall trimester, 15 credit hours maximum
Deadline: Feb. 1
Download Application
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MARY E. MARKT SCHOLARSHIP
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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.
Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
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MARYVILLE HOST LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
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Given to resident of Nodaway County. Show superior scholarship and demonstrate financial need. Contact high school counselor.
Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
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MARYVILLE HY-VEE FOOD STORE SCHOLARSHIP
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Given to graduate of Nodaway County high school with GPA of 3.00, active in school and community. Contact Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance 660.562.1363.
Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
Download Application
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NORTHWEST SUPPORT STAFF (Dependent) SCHOLARSHIP
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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.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
Download Application
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NORTHWEST SUPPORT STAFF (Staff) SCHOLARSHIP
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Eligible recipients shall be enrolled in a maximum of six credit hours per semester, be degree seeking, shall maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA and submit a letter to the committee stating academic and/or career goals. Eligible recipients shall be a full time support staff employee with a minimum of one year employment at Northwest Missouri State University. The scholarship will not be awarded if the employee has been terminated prior to the final day of the semester of general registration.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
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LILLIAN PALMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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Graduate of North Andrew High School, Rosendale, Mo., with 2.00 GPA and financial need. Contact high school counselor.
Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
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E.G. & EDRA (PLANCK) STOSKOPF SCHOLARSHIP
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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.
Award: varies
Deadline: Feb. 1
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PETER J. GREVE MEMORIAL TKE ALUMNI OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
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Available to a high school graduating senior (male or female) who has maintained a 3.0 GPA during high school 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: February 1
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