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Scholarships (236)
A. B. DeMuth Business Award
Criteria:
-Full-time sophomore, Junior, or Senior
-Declared Business major
-Must have graduated from high schools in Buchanan, Andrew, and Holt counties
-Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
-A transcript and 3 references are required, including a faculty advisor
-Financial need is a consideration
-Scholarships are renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund Type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2009 by the trust of Marie D. Fulkerson. Marie passed away on January 6, 2009. The Fulkerson Center on the MWSU campus is named after Marie and her husband, Lyman.
-Full-time sophomore, Junior, or Senior
-Declared Business major
-Must have graduated from high schools in Buchanan, Andrew, and Holt counties
-Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
-A transcript and 3 references are required, including a faculty advisor
-Financial need is a consideration
-Scholarships are renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund Type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2009 by the trust of Marie D. Fulkerson. Marie passed away on January 6, 2009. The Fulkerson Center on the MWSU campus is named after Marie and her husband, Lyman.
A. B. DeMuth Business Award, in honor of Lyman M. Fulkerson
Criteria
-Full-time Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
-Declared Business major
-Must have graduated from high schools in Buchanan, Andrew, and Holt Counties
-Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
-A transcript and 3 references are required, including a faculty advisor
-Financial need is a consideration
-Scholarships are renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund Type
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background
This scholarship was established in 2009 by the trust of Marie D. Fulkerson. Marie passed away on January 6, 2009. The Fulkerson Center on the MWSU campus is named after Marie and her husband, Lyman
Scholarships are renewable if the eligibility requirements are met.
-Full-time Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
-Declared Business major
-Must have graduated from high schools in Buchanan, Andrew, and Holt Counties
-Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
-A transcript and 3 references are required, including a faculty advisor
-Financial need is a consideration
-Scholarships are renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund Type
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background
This scholarship was established in 2009 by the trust of Marie D. Fulkerson. Marie passed away on January 6, 2009. The Fulkerson Center on the MWSU campus is named after Marie and her husband, Lyman
Scholarships are renewable if the eligibility requirements are met.
Alan J. Cabiness Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
-Nursing major
-Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
-Preference is given to 3rd and 4th-semester Nursing students and/or students with involvement in professional activities
-Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total
endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the
MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Alan J. Cabiness graduated from Missouri Western in 1977. This scholarship was established in his memory after his passing in 1984 by his friends and family.
-Nursing major
-Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
-Preference is given to 3rd and 4th-semester Nursing students and/or students with involvement in professional activities
-Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total
endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the
MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Alan J. Cabiness graduated from Missouri Western in 1977. This scholarship was established in his memory after his passing in 1984 by his friends and family.
Allene Patton Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
-Be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
-Intending to pursue a Nursing degree
-Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2021 by an anonymous donor in memory of Allene Patton.
-Be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
-Intending to pursue a Nursing degree
-Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2021 by an anonymous donor in memory of Allene Patton.
Alma Pletcher Scholarship
Criteria:
-Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours) in good standing
-Junior or Senior
Fund Type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The estate of Alma Pletcher established this scholarship in her honor after her passing.
This is an endowed scholarship
-Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours) in good standing
-Junior or Senior
Fund Type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The estate of Alma Pletcher established this scholarship in her honor after her passing.
This is an endowed scholarship
Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
Criteria:
-Must be an undergraduate Legacy student (defined as students having a parent(s), step-parent(s), or grandparent(s) who have graduated from MWSU)
-Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
-Community engagement, collegiate involvement, and career goals are taken into consideration/not scored
-Financial need shall be a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Alumni Association to assist undergraduate legacy students whose parent(s), step-parent(s), or grandparent(s) are graduates of Missouri Western State University.
-Must be an undergraduate Legacy student (defined as students having a parent(s), step-parent(s), or grandparent(s) who have graduated from MWSU)
-Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
-Community engagement, collegiate involvement, and career goals are taken into consideration/not scored
-Financial need shall be a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Alumni Association to assist undergraduate legacy students whose parent(s), step-parent(s), or grandparent(s) are graduates of Missouri Western State University.
Ambassadors Re-entry Scholarship
Criteria:
-Full or part-time
-Nontraditional student
-Must be enrolled in at least 6 hours or more per semester
Funding type:
These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Missouri Western Ambassadors group, consisting of community and campus members who are dedicated to raising funds for nontraditional students.
-Full or part-time
-Nontraditional student
-Must be enrolled in at least 6 hours or more per semester
Funding type:
These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Missouri Western Ambassadors group, consisting of community and campus members who are dedicated to raising funds for nontraditional students.
Andrews-Whitaker Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- The student must have demonstrated academic excellence
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund Type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Whitaker of St. Joseph in memory of their parents, Madeline Keil Andrews, George H. Andrews, Cora Ann Johnson Whitaker, and James W. Whitaker. Both donors are graduates of the St. Joseph Junior College.
- The student must have demonstrated academic excellence
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund Type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Whitaker of St. Joseph in memory of their parents, Madeline Keil Andrews, George H. Andrews, Cora Ann Johnson Whitaker, and James W. Whitaker. Both donors are graduates of the St. Joseph Junior College.
Anna F SMAICH Chemistry Scholarship
The Angie Deberry Trust provides grants for this scholarship to assist students majoring in chemistry.
This is an endowed scholarship
This is an endowed scholarship
Anne Reed Gray Memorial Arts Scholarship
Criteria:
-Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
-Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to qualify
-Must be a declared major in one of the programs within the School of Fine Arts
-Strong consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
-The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Anne Reed Gray was an activist for the St. Joseph community and Missouri Western, as well as an avid lover of the arts. Mrs. Gray completed over forty-two hours of credits at Missouri Western with an emphasis in painting. After the age of 50, she took lessons from regional artists Al Kost, Cheryl Symonis, and Elenore Thomas. Along with other local artists, Mrs. Gray also painted murals at St. Joseph's Interview Center at Noyes Home, Patee Hall's Youth Health Center Playroom, United Cerebral Palsy, and Albert Kost's mural design for the St. Joseph Junior College Conference Room at Missouri Western. Mrs. Gray also hosted the initial fundraiser for the Glenn Marion Clock Tower on the campus of Missouri Western State University.
-Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
-Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to qualify
-Must be a declared major in one of the programs within the School of Fine Arts
-Strong consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
-The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Anne Reed Gray was an activist for the St. Joseph community and Missouri Western, as well as an avid lover of the arts. Mrs. Gray completed over forty-two hours of credits at Missouri Western with an emphasis in painting. After the age of 50, she took lessons from regional artists Al Kost, Cheryl Symonis, and Elenore Thomas. Along with other local artists, Mrs. Gray also painted murals at St. Joseph's Interview Center at Noyes Home, Patee Hall's Youth Health Center Playroom, United Cerebral Palsy, and Albert Kost's mural design for the St. Joseph Junior College Conference Room at Missouri Western. Mrs. Gray also hosted the initial fundraiser for the Glenn Marion Clock Tower on the campus of Missouri Western State University.
Aschermann-Tanner Underrepresented Scholarship in Education
Criteria:
-Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester), in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress as determined by the MWSU Dept. of Education (to meet teacher education standards established by the State of Missouri)
-Be from a population that is underrepresented as teachers in public schools in the United States
-Maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher
-Be a declared major in one of the following: Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education
-Demonstrate a desire to serve others through leadership positions and activities such as, but not limited to, student government, club or organization, religious life, residential councils, or community volunteerism
-Demonstrate a satisfactory performance in at least one in-school experience course at MWSU, as determined by the faculty of education
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Nancy Tanner Edwards established this endowed scholarship in 2018 to advocate and support perspective teachers from populations traditionally underrepresented as classroom educators in the public schools of the United States. Dr. Edwards worked for five decades to admit minorities to careers formally closed to them in various parts of the United States.
-Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester), in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress as determined by the MWSU Dept. of Education (to meet teacher education standards established by the State of Missouri)
-Be from a population that is underrepresented as teachers in public schools in the United States
-Maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher
-Be a declared major in one of the following: Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education
-Demonstrate a desire to serve others through leadership positions and activities such as, but not limited to, student government, club or organization, religious life, residential councils, or community volunteerism
-Demonstrate a satisfactory performance in at least one in-school experience course at MWSU, as determined by the faculty of education
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Nancy Tanner Edwards established this endowed scholarship in 2018 to advocate and support perspective teachers from populations traditionally underrepresented as classroom educators in the public schools of the United States. Dr. Edwards worked for five decades to admit minorities to careers formally closed to them in various parts of the United States.
AW Warren Student Teaching Scholarship
Criteria:
- Be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Be an Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education major
- Be a student teaching during their Senior year
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Financial need may be a factor to consider among qualified candidates
The scholarship is split between fall and spring semesters unless the student is graduating in December. December graduates may receive the entire scholarship in the fall of their graduating year.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was created by the A. W. Warren Trust to assist Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education majors who are student teaching during their Senior year.
- Be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Be an Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education major
- Be a student teaching during their Senior year
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Financial need may be a factor to consider among qualified candidates
The scholarship is split between fall and spring semesters unless the student is graduating in December. December graduates may receive the entire scholarship in the fall of their graduating year.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was created by the A. W. Warren Trust to assist Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education majors who are student teaching during their Senior year.
Baker Educational Fund
Criteria:
- Must be an athlete
- Worthy student from Northwest Missouri
Fund Type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Established in honor of and as a memorial to Cecil Baker, Cordelia Ruth Baker, Betty I. Baker, and Jack P. Baker.
- Must be an athlete
- Worthy student from Northwest Missouri
Fund Type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Established in honor of and as a memorial to Cecil Baker, Cordelia Ruth Baker, Betty I. Baker, and Jack P. Baker.
Barry Greenwald Accounting Scholarship
Criteria:
-Full-time undergraduate student
-Accounting Major
-Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
-Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Barry Greenwald taught accounting in the business school at Missouri Western from 1974 until his retirement in 2000. His niece, Melissa Collier, established the Barry Greenwald Accounting Scholarship in memory of her uncle.
-Full-time undergraduate student
-Accounting Major
-Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
-Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Barry Greenwald taught accounting in the business school at Missouri Western from 1974 until his retirement in 2000. His niece, Melissa Collier, established the Barry Greenwald Accounting Scholarship in memory of her uncle.
Blake K. Scanlon Applied Learning Presentation Grant
Criteria:
-Funds to provide grants to Missouri Western students presenting refereed papers (or refereed poster sessions) or exhibiting juried works (or making juried performances) in national or international professional venues.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This grant was established by Dr. James J. and Lauren K. Scanlon in honor of their son Blake K. Scanlon. Dr. James J. Scanlon was Missouri Western's President from 2001-2008. This grant provides travel funding for students presenting works both nationally and internationally.
-Funds to provide grants to Missouri Western students presenting refereed papers (or refereed poster sessions) or exhibiting juried works (or making juried performances) in national or international professional venues.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This grant was established by Dr. James J. and Lauren K. Scanlon in honor of their son Blake K. Scanlon. Dr. James J. Scanlon was Missouri Western's President from 2001-2008. This grant provides travel funding for students presenting works both nationally and internationally.
Bob and Fern Dawson Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum 12 hours)
- Junior or Senior
- Education or Art Education major
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Preference will be given to first-generation college students
- 2 references are required
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in honor of Bob and Fern Dawson, grandparents to Kendra Jones and Kelly Kempi, who started this scholarship in 2006.
- Full-time student (minimum 12 hours)
- Junior or Senior
- Education or Art Education major
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Preference will be given to first-generation college students
- 2 references are required
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in honor of Bob and Fern Dawson, grandparents to Kendra Jones and Kelly Kempi, who started this scholarship in 2006.
Bob Berger Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Preference given to Education, Nursing, or Biology majors
- Must have and maintain a 2.8 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
- 2 references are required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship in memory of the former Director of Financial Aid.
- Junior or Senior
- Preference given to Education, Nursing, or Biology majors
- Must have and maintain a 2.8 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
- 2 references are required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship in memory of the former Director of Financial Aid.
Boehringer Ingelheim Scholarship
Criteria:
- Declared Chemistry major
- 3.0 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1986 by Boehringer Ingelheim.
- Declared Chemistry major
- 3.0 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1986 by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Brad Arn Scholarship
Criteria:
- Criminal Justice or Legal Studies major
- Must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
- First preference is given to St. Joseph Police Officers returning to college, then to other area law enforcement officers
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in December 1998 by the family of Brad Arn and the Missouri Western Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Department. Arn, a police officer with the St. Joseph Police Department, was killed in the line of duty on November 11, 1998. He was a student in the criminal justice department at Missouri Western. His degree was awarded posthumously at the May 15, 1999, Commencement ceremony.
- Criminal Justice or Legal Studies major
- Must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
- First preference is given to St. Joseph Police Officers returning to college, then to other area law enforcement officers
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in December 1998 by the family of Brad Arn and the Missouri Western Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Department. Arn, a police officer with the St. Joseph Police Department, was killed in the line of duty on November 11, 1998. He was a student in the criminal justice department at Missouri Western. His degree was awarded posthumously at the May 15, 1999, Commencement ceremony.
Buchanan County Medical Society Scholarship
Criteria:
-Must be enrolled in the Nursing program
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Buchanan County Medical Society.
-Must be enrolled in the Nursing program
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Buchanan County Medical Society.
Carol and James Roever Business Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Declared Business major
- Must have completed at least 60 hours
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Carol was a long-time faculty member and the first Dean of the Craig School of Business, serving in different capacities for 28 years. Jim was Vice President for Academic Affairs for 17 years and was then Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the Missouri Western Foundation.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Declared Business major
- Must have completed at least 60 hours
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Carol was a long-time faculty member and the first Dean of the Craig School of Business, serving in different capacities for 28 years. Jim was Vice President for Academic Affairs for 17 years and was then Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the Missouri Western Foundation.
Chris Faros Scholarship
Criteria:
- Senior member of the football team at the end of their athletic eligibility to be used during the following academic year
- The recipient will be a student who is deemed to have excellent performance, both athletically and academically, while a member of the football team
- Athletic performance per potential
- Demonstrated Qualities - desire, dedication, leadership, commitment, humility, personal discipline, industry, character, and courage
- Demonstrates professional promise in his/her chosen field
-Preference is given to post-eligibility students enrolled at MWSU
-Recipients may be players who are completing their degree at MWSU after exhausting their athletic eligibility or those continuing graduate studies at another institution.
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Chris Faros '73 and Zack Workman '74 were selected as the first football captains at Missouri Western. Faros played Griffon football for four years before beginning his coaching career in 1974 at Colorado State University. In 1983, when Faros was the offensive coordinator for the Memphis State Tigers, he was killed in a plane crash in Tennessee at 31 years old. Workman and Faros' other teammates established this scholarship in his memory. The original members, including Workman, Joe Vigliaturo, and Dave Hedrick, worked with Dr. James McCarthy to establish this scholarship.
- Senior member of the football team at the end of their athletic eligibility to be used during the following academic year
- The recipient will be a student who is deemed to have excellent performance, both athletically and academically, while a member of the football team
- Athletic performance per potential
- Demonstrated Qualities - desire, dedication, leadership, commitment, humility, personal discipline, industry, character, and courage
- Demonstrates professional promise in his/her chosen field
-Preference is given to post-eligibility students enrolled at MWSU
-Recipients may be players who are completing their degree at MWSU after exhausting their athletic eligibility or those continuing graduate studies at another institution.
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Chris Faros '73 and Zack Workman '74 were selected as the first football captains at Missouri Western. Faros played Griffon football for four years before beginning his coaching career in 1974 at Colorado State University. In 1983, when Faros was the offensive coordinator for the Memphis State Tigers, he was killed in a plane crash in Tennessee at 31 years old. Workman and Faros' other teammates established this scholarship in his memory. The original members, including Workman, Joe Vigliaturo, and Dave Hedrick, worked with Dr. James McCarthy to establish this scholarship.
Clark G. Glaze (Emily B. Glaze) Scholarship (Pre-Med Portion)
Criteria:
-This scholarship is split between 1 each; a deserving Pre-Engineering student and one deserving Pre-Medical student
(Pre-medical student portion)
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established through St. Joseph Junior College in 1954 by Mr. and Mrs. Clark C. Glaze.
-This scholarship is split between 1 each; a deserving Pre-Engineering student and one deserving Pre-Medical student
(Pre-medical student portion)
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established through St. Joseph Junior College in 1954 by Mr. and Mrs. Clark C. Glaze.
Clark G. Glaze Scholarship (Pre-engineering Portion)
Criteria:
-This scholarship is split between 1 each; a deserving Pre-Engineering student and one deserving Pre-Med student
(Pre-engineering portion)
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established through St. Joseph Junior College in 1954 by Mr. and Mrs. Clark C. Glaze.
-This scholarship is split between 1 each; a deserving Pre-Engineering student and one deserving Pre-Med student
(Pre-engineering portion)
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established through St. Joseph Junior College in 1954 by Mr. and Mrs. Clark C. Glaze.
Clayton J. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Declared major in Mathematics or related science courses (preferably Computer Science)
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA in mathematics
- Completed a minimum of 60 hours
- Academic and/or research achievement
- 300-word description of career objectives in the field of Math or a related science
- 3 academic references are required from Professors of Mathematics
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Clayton J. Thomas attended St. Joseph Junior College from 1938 to 1940 where he met his wife, Jerene Snuffer. Thomas was a Chief Scientist of the Air Force Studies and Analyses Agency, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. His analytical advisory input was key to formulating Air Force policy on validation, verification, and accreditation matters. Mr. Thomas earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from the University of Chicago in 1942 and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served until his separation in 1945. He returned to the University of Chicago and earned a Master of Science Degree in Mathematics in 1947. He was a teaching assistant during his time at the University of Chicago and an instructor at Roosevelt College in Chicago. He then joined the Institute of Air Weapons Research at the University of Chicago in 1947. From 1955 to 1998, Thomas implemented applications of operations research methodology and computer simulation models to varied problems of strategic and tactical force structure, airlift, weapons systems evaluation, and weapons testing in the Air Force Office of Operational Analysis and Air Force Studies and Analyses. Thomas passed away on March 16, 2000, in Great Falls, VA.
- Declared major in Mathematics or related science courses (preferably Computer Science)
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA in mathematics
- Completed a minimum of 60 hours
- Academic and/or research achievement
- 300-word description of career objectives in the field of Math or a related science
- 3 academic references are required from Professors of Mathematics
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Clayton J. Thomas attended St. Joseph Junior College from 1938 to 1940 where he met his wife, Jerene Snuffer. Thomas was a Chief Scientist of the Air Force Studies and Analyses Agency, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. His analytical advisory input was key to formulating Air Force policy on validation, verification, and accreditation matters. Mr. Thomas earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from the University of Chicago in 1942 and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served until his separation in 1945. He returned to the University of Chicago and earned a Master of Science Degree in Mathematics in 1947. He was a teaching assistant during his time at the University of Chicago and an instructor at Roosevelt College in Chicago. He then joined the Institute of Air Weapons Research at the University of Chicago in 1947. From 1955 to 1998, Thomas implemented applications of operations research methodology and computer simulation models to varied problems of strategic and tactical force structure, airlift, weapons systems evaluation, and weapons testing in the Air Force Office of Operational Analysis and Air Force Studies and Analyses. Thomas passed away on March 16, 2000, in Great Falls, VA.
Clifford Hughes '55 Scholarship
Criteria:
- The student must be a member of the Black Student Union
- Have completed at least 30 credit hours
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a scale of 4.0
- The student must provide a letter of interest (1 page, double-spaced, 12 pt. font) and a current resume
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates."
The recipients of the scholarship will be selected by a committee comprised of two active representatives of the Black Alumni Network in coordination with the Director of Alumni Relations or its successor organization, a representative from the Center for Multicultural Education, and a staff member from the Student Affairs
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
The Missouri Western State University Black Alumni Network was established in 2015 with a mission to conduct outreach while creating opportunities to engage Black alumni and the current Black undergraduate students. To recognize and celebrate the contributions of trailblazers who created a path for college success, the Clifford Hughes '55 Scholarship was established. This scholarship honors the life and legacy of the first Black graduate of the institution. Mr. Hughes was a native of St. Joseph, Missouri, and worked in the retail industry for more than thirty years.
- The student must be a member of the Black Student Union
- Have completed at least 30 credit hours
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a scale of 4.0
- The student must provide a letter of interest (1 page, double-spaced, 12 pt. font) and a current resume
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates."
The recipients of the scholarship will be selected by a committee comprised of two active representatives of the Black Alumni Network in coordination with the Director of Alumni Relations or its successor organization, a representative from the Center for Multicultural Education, and a staff member from the Student Affairs
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
The Missouri Western State University Black Alumni Network was established in 2015 with a mission to conduct outreach while creating opportunities to engage Black alumni and the current Black undergraduate students. To recognize and celebrate the contributions of trailblazers who created a path for college success, the Clifford Hughes '55 Scholarship was established. This scholarship honors the life and legacy of the first Black graduate of the institution. Mr. Hughes was a native of St. Joseph, Missouri, and worked in the retail industry for more than thirty years.
CliftonLarsonAllen Accounting Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time Junior or Senior
- Accounting Major
- Must have a 3.0 GPA both cumulative and in major
- Financial need is a consideration
- Involvement in campus and community activities is a consideration
- Preference will be given to students who are citizens of the United States
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Sanders, Mogg and Associates scholarship was established in February 1993 by Sanders, Mogg and Associates, which later changed its name to Clifton Gunderson, L.L.C., and now CliftonLarsonAllen.
- Full-time Junior or Senior
- Accounting Major
- Must have a 3.0 GPA both cumulative and in major
- Financial need is a consideration
- Involvement in campus and community activities is a consideration
- Preference will be given to students who are citizens of the United States
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Sanders, Mogg and Associates scholarship was established in February 1993 by Sanders, Mogg and Associates, which later changed its name to Clifton Gunderson, L.L.C., and now CliftonLarsonAllen.
Connie Griffith Wollenman Scientist Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Be a declared Medical Laboratory Science major
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Connie Wollenman's initial career path was a medical technologist/clinical scientist. Bob and Connie Wollenman's wish was to create this scholarship to support students pursuing this important field and ease their financial burden.
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Be a declared Medical Laboratory Science major
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Connie Wollenman's initial career path was a medical technologist/clinical scientist. Bob and Connie Wollenman's wish was to create this scholarship to support students pursuing this important field and ease their financial burden.
Constance Fauntleroy Runcie Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior
- 3.0 GPA Overall, 3.5 GPA in major
- Arts/Humanities, Science fields, Education, Computer (not Math) major
- 3 references are required, 2 academic and 1 character
- Financial need is a consideration
Financial Aid pulls candidates for the Runcie Club to consider for final selection.
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
The Runcie Club established this scholarship in honor of Constance Fauntleroy Runcie, who organized the first Literary club in St. Joseph on October 2, 1894.
- Junior
- 3.0 GPA Overall, 3.5 GPA in major
- Arts/Humanities, Science fields, Education, Computer (not Math) major
- 3 references are required, 2 academic and 1 character
- Financial need is a consideration
Financial Aid pulls candidates for the Runcie Club to consider for final selection.
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
The Runcie Club established this scholarship in honor of Constance Fauntleroy Runcie, who organized the first Literary club in St. Joseph on October 2, 1894.
Corinne Hancock Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to single parents
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Corinne Lovett Hancock was a 1943 St. Joseph Junior College graduate who lived in Stamford, CT. At her time of death she left Missouri Western State College in her will at an amount exceeding $1 million, which eventually designated this scholarship in her name.
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to single parents
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Corinne Lovett Hancock was a 1943 St. Joseph Junior College graduate who lived in Stamford, CT. At her time of death she left Missouri Western State College in her will at an amount exceeding $1 million, which eventually designated this scholarship in her name.
Culver-Gettys Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Degree-seeking student who has completed a minimum of 28 hours
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Preference will be given to students planning a career in Education
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Helen Gettys, a retired Education professor.
- Degree-seeking student who has completed a minimum of 28 hours
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Preference will be given to students planning a career in Education
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Helen Gettys, a retired Education professor.
Dan D. De Kraai Scholarship
Criteria:
- Student attending the Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy
- Must submit a one-page essay titled "Why I Want to Pursue a Career in Law Enforcement."
- The character and integrity of each applicant will be considered
- Demonstrated qualities of leadership, either in school or community activities, will also be considered
- The athletic achievement of candidates will be considered; however, it is not a determining factor
- This scholarship should be given as a cash award upon successful completion of the Law Enforcement Academy."
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Dan D. De Kraai Memorial Fund was established in Dan's name by his family shortly after his death on September 15, 2010. Dan loved his family as well as his career. After graduating from the Academy, Dan came back to be an instructor in Physical Training.
- Student attending the Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy
- Must submit a one-page essay titled "Why I Want to Pursue a Career in Law Enforcement."
- The character and integrity of each applicant will be considered
- Demonstrated qualities of leadership, either in school or community activities, will also be considered
- The athletic achievement of candidates will be considered; however, it is not a determining factor
- This scholarship should be given as a cash award upon successful completion of the Law Enforcement Academy."
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Dan D. De Kraai Memorial Fund was established in Dan's name by his family shortly after his death on September 15, 2010. Dan loved his family as well as his career. After graduating from the Academy, Dan came back to be an instructor in Physical Training.
David Horn Business Scholarship Fund
Criteria:
- Must be a full-time student in good standing at Missouri Western State University.
- Must be a degree-seeking student in the Craig School of Business.
- Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Financial need is a consideration.
- Scholarship is renewable up to 3 (three) years if the above eligibility requirements are met.
Each year, up to 4 (four) students may receive scholarships, with the total amount awarded not to exceed $20,000 (twenty thousand dollars). The donor intends for this scholarship to be renewable for up to 3 years per student. When awarding, ensure you account for the additional 3-year awards, as this is a restricted fund.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The Donor recognizes the value of a college education and the financial challenges associated with earning a degree. As a successful graduate of the UNIVERSITY, he attributes much of his personal and professional growth to his educational experience. He understands how the maturation that occurs during college can have a lasting impact on students as they pursue careers in their chosen fields.
- Must be a full-time student in good standing at Missouri Western State University.
- Must be a degree-seeking student in the Craig School of Business.
- Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Financial need is a consideration.
- Scholarship is renewable up to 3 (three) years if the above eligibility requirements are met.
Each year, up to 4 (four) students may receive scholarships, with the total amount awarded not to exceed $20,000 (twenty thousand dollars). The donor intends for this scholarship to be renewable for up to 3 years per student. When awarding, ensure you account for the additional 3-year awards, as this is a restricted fund.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The Donor recognizes the value of a college education and the financial challenges associated with earning a degree. As a successful graduate of the UNIVERSITY, he attributes much of his personal and professional growth to his educational experience. He understands how the maturation that occurs during college can have a lasting impact on students as they pursue careers in their chosen fields.
Donald P. and Diane J. Coleman Scholarship in Construction Management
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Junior or Senior
- Majoring in Construction Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Construction Management
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA
- Preference will be given to applicants with a desire to become a Construction Project Manager
- Preference will also be given to those applicants with extensive travel experience over candidates with less travel experience
- Submit documentation of career goals and aspirations
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Don and Diane Coleman and Coleman Industrial Construction established this scholarship in 2007 to encourage the entry of qualified students into careers in construction management.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Junior or Senior
- Majoring in Construction Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Construction Management
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA
- Preference will be given to applicants with a desire to become a Construction Project Manager
- Preference will also be given to those applicants with extensive travel experience over candidates with less travel experience
- Submit documentation of career goals and aspirations
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Don and Diane Coleman and Coleman Industrial Construction established this scholarship in 2007 to encourage the entry of qualified students into careers in construction management.
Doris C. and Earle R. Dawson Scholarship
Criteria:
- Nontraditional students
- Preference is given to students continuing their education after raising children
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Dawson family established this scholarship for nontraditional students.
- Nontraditional students
- Preference is given to students continuing their education after raising children
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Dawson family established this scholarship for nontraditional students.
Dr. Algalee Pool Adams Elementary Education Scholarship
Criteria:
- Elementary Education major
- The recipient must have a 3.2 GPA to receive the award and a 3.5 GPA to continue as a recipient of the award
- 3 letters of reference are required from professors in the Department of Education, emphasizing the student's academic ability and creativity
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by an estate gift from Algalee Pool Adams.
- Elementary Education major
- The recipient must have a 3.2 GPA to receive the award and a 3.5 GPA to continue as a recipient of the award
- 3 letters of reference are required from professors in the Department of Education, emphasizing the student's academic ability and creativity
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by an estate gift from Algalee Pool Adams.
Dr. and Mrs. Wallace McDonald Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Nursing major
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1991 by the family of Rose Hirsch in appreciation of the wonderful care Dr. Wallace McDonald gave during her lifetime.
- Junior or Senior
- Nursing major
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1991 by the family of Rose Hirsch in appreciation of the wonderful care Dr. Wallace McDonald gave during her lifetime.
Dr. Frances Flanagan Book Award
Criteria:
- Declared Communications and Journalism
- Have successfully completed 60 hours
- Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above
- Must be involved in departmental and/or institutional/community activities
- 2 letters of recommendation from faculty members
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Frances Flanagan established this scholarship in 2000. She graduated from St. Joseph Junior College in 1935. She then went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Mount St. Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas, and her master's and doctorate from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Before joining the St. Joseph Junior College faculty in 1963, Dr. Flanagan taught elementary school for the St. Joseph School District. She taught English at the Junior College and Missouri Western, serving for six years as department chair.
- Declared Communications and Journalism
- Have successfully completed 60 hours
- Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above
- Must be involved in departmental and/or institutional/community activities
- 2 letters of recommendation from faculty members
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Frances Flanagan established this scholarship in 2000. She graduated from St. Joseph Junior College in 1935. She then went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Mount St. Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas, and her master's and doctorate from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Before joining the St. Joseph Junior College faculty in 1963, Dr. Flanagan taught elementary school for the St. Joseph School District. She taught English at the Junior College and Missouri Western, serving for six years as department chair.
Dr. Gilbert Kelley Pre-Med Scholarship
Criteria:
- Students preparing to attend medical school
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the MWSC Foundation in honor of Dr. Gilbert "Gib" Kelley, who served on the Foundation Board from 1994 until his passing in 2000. Dr. Kelley was a practicing doctor at the Andrew County Clinic in Savannah, MO, for more than 50 years.
- Students preparing to attend medical school
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the MWSC Foundation in honor of Dr. Gilbert "Gib" Kelley, who served on the Foundation Board from 1994 until his passing in 2000. Dr. Kelley was a practicing doctor at the Andrew County Clinic in Savannah, MO, for more than 50 years.
Dr. H.E. Petersen Pre-Med Scholarship
Criteria:
- Pre-Med student
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family of Dr. H.E. Petersen established this scholarship in his honor in October 1990.
- Pre-Med student
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family of Dr. H.E. Petersen established this scholarship in his honor in October 1990.
Dr. James V. Mehl Scholarship
Criteria:
- Student must be from an underserved or minority population
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Mehl was a long-time faculty member and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies, Theatre, and Humanities. The James Mehl Outstanding Faculty Scholar Award was established after his passing in 1998, and his wife, Jan, subsequently contributed to the fund.
- Student must be from an underserved or minority population
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Mehl was a long-time faculty member and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies, Theatre, and Humanities. The James Mehl Outstanding Faculty Scholar Award was established after his passing in 1998, and his wife, Jan, subsequently contributed to the fund.
Dr. Janet Murphy McCarthy Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Janet Murphy McCarthy was a tireless advocate for Missouri Western and was beloved by many. This scholarship is being established at Missouri Western with a lead gift from her very close friend, Shirley Bradley. It is to honor her memory as a steadfast advocate for higher education for all.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Janet Murphy McCarthy was a tireless advocate for Missouri Western and was beloved by many. This scholarship is being established at Missouri Western with a lead gift from her very close friend, Shirley Bradley. It is to honor her memory as a steadfast advocate for higher education for all.
Dr. Joe and wife Gladys Friedman and Joseph J Droher Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Admitted to the MWSU Nursing program
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Preference is given to students with a documented interest in hospice or elder care
- Financial need will be a determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Joseph (St. Joseph Junior Class of 1939) and his wife, Gladys, named this scholarship in honor of Joseph J. Droher, Dr. Friedman's cousin. Joseph Droher graduated from St. Joseph Junior College in 1941 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia in 1943.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Admitted to the MWSU Nursing program
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Preference is given to students with a documented interest in hospice or elder care
- Financial need will be a determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Joseph (St. Joseph Junior Class of 1939) and his wife, Gladys, named this scholarship in honor of Joseph J. Droher, Dr. Friedman's cousin. Joseph Droher graduated from St. Joseph Junior College in 1941 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia in 1943.
Dr. Joseph and Gladys Friedman History Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Preference given to students with a documented interest in studying the Holocaust
- Financial need will be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Joseph Friedman established this scholarship in 2014. Dr. Friedman is a 1939 graduate of St. Joseph Junior College, which later became Missouri State University. He has been a generous supporter of Missouri Western for many years, and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University on December 14, 2013. His recent autobiography titled "Vessel the Dreamer" spans a life lived fully, from a Depression-era childhood to the gut wrenching horrors of the Holocaust, becoming a successful doctor, and abandoning it all to follow his dream to Broadway. Dr. Friedman often spoke to Missouri Western students and allowed them to interview him about his experience while working with displaced Holocaust survivors following the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps. This is a "never-ending" story that Dr. Friedman believes must be told to future generations.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Preference given to students with a documented interest in studying the Holocaust
- Financial need will be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Joseph Friedman established this scholarship in 2014. Dr. Friedman is a 1939 graduate of St. Joseph Junior College, which later became Missouri State University. He has been a generous supporter of Missouri Western for many years, and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University on December 14, 2013. His recent autobiography titled "Vessel the Dreamer" spans a life lived fully, from a Depression-era childhood to the gut wrenching horrors of the Holocaust, becoming a successful doctor, and abandoning it all to follow his dream to Broadway. Dr. Friedman often spoke to Missouri Western students and allowed them to interview him about his experience while working with displaced Holocaust survivors following the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps. This is a "never-ending" story that Dr. Friedman believes must be told to future generations.
Dr. Keith R. Roberts Memorial Scholarship for the Advancement of Science
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Declared major in a field of natural science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), Pre-professional majors are not eligible
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher to be eligible and must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered for renewal
- Preference will be given to students engaged in undergraduate, natural sciences research, or with an interest in seeking a graduate degree in natural sciences
- 2 letters of reference are required
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Friends and family of Dr. Keith R. Roberts established this scholarship for the advancement of science. Dr. Roberts served as Director of Research, Grants, and Sponsored Programs at Missouri Western. Before that, he was a research administrator at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and a professor of Biology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Declared major in a field of natural science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), Pre-professional majors are not eligible
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher to be eligible and must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered for renewal
- Preference will be given to students engaged in undergraduate, natural sciences research, or with an interest in seeking a graduate degree in natural sciences
- 2 letters of reference are required
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Friends and family of Dr. Keith R. Roberts established this scholarship for the advancement of science. Dr. Roberts served as Director of Research, Grants, and Sponsored Programs at Missouri Western. Before that, he was a research administrator at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and a professor of Biology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Dr. Leo Galloway Biology Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student with good academic standing
- Biology major
- Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Michael McKenzie graduated from Missouri Western State University (formerly Missouri Western State College) in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in Biology. He felt fortunate to be a student and life-long friend of the late Dr. Leo Galloway. It is his desire to establish this endowed scholarship to honor Dr. Galloway's memory as of November 2017. Dr. Galloway impacted the lives of many students during his tenure. Therefore, it is Mr. McKenzie's hope that Dr. Galloway's former students and colleagues will also contribute to this scholarship.
This is an endowed scholarship
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student with good academic standing
- Biology major
- Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Michael McKenzie graduated from Missouri Western State University (formerly Missouri Western State College) in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in Biology. He felt fortunate to be a student and life-long friend of the late Dr. Leo Galloway. It is his desire to establish this endowed scholarship to honor Dr. Galloway's memory as of November 2017. Dr. Galloway impacted the lives of many students during his tenure. Therefore, it is Mr. McKenzie's hope that Dr. Galloway's former students and colleagues will also contribute to this scholarship.
This is an endowed scholarship
Dr. Leonard Archer Chemistry Scholarship
Criteria:
- Be a Full-time undergraduate student
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Have declared a major in Chemistry
- Have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Archer played a vital role in bringing the Department of Chemistry to where it is today with a career that spanned 47 years. He witnessed the evolution of Missouri Western State University from its humble beginnings as the St. Joseph Junior College to a four-year institution offering graduate degree programs. Dr. Archer served as chair of the Department of Chemistry for 18 years. He initiated the Master of Applied Science degree in Chemistry - the first graduate degree program offered at Missouri Western State University. Dr. Archer continuously set the bar high for students' educational development in the science field, which required extensive effort on his part as an educator. In addition to being a professor of Chemistry, he willingly chose to serve as a mentor inside and outside of the classroom. Students were at the very heart of what Dr. Archer loved most about teaching.
- Be a Full-time undergraduate student
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Have declared a major in Chemistry
- Have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Archer played a vital role in bringing the Department of Chemistry to where it is today with a career that spanned 47 years. He witnessed the evolution of Missouri Western State University from its humble beginnings as the St. Joseph Junior College to a four-year institution offering graduate degree programs. Dr. Archer served as chair of the Department of Chemistry for 18 years. He initiated the Master of Applied Science degree in Chemistry - the first graduate degree program offered at Missouri Western State University. Dr. Archer continuously set the bar high for students' educational development in the science field, which required extensive effort on his part as an educator. In addition to being a professor of Chemistry, he willingly chose to serve as a mentor inside and outside of the classroom. Students were at the very heart of what Dr. Archer loved most about teaching.
Dr. Michael L. Schooley Elementary Education Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Junior or Senior
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Regardless of major, preference will be given to students or students' parents who attended or worked at one of the following schools where Dr. Schooley was previously an instructor or principal: Thomas Edison or Humboldt Elementary Schools in St. Joseph, MO, or Rock Bridge or Derby Ridge Elementary Schools in Columbia, MO
- If there are no applicants identified from one of the schools listed above, then a declared Education major and classified as a junior or senior shall be given preference
- Demonstrated financial need shall be given equal consideration and be weighed against other factors such as academic success and career aspirations
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Dr. Michael L. Schooley.
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Junior or Senior
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Regardless of major, preference will be given to students or students' parents who attended or worked at one of the following schools where Dr. Schooley was previously an instructor or principal: Thomas Edison or Humboldt Elementary Schools in St. Joseph, MO, or Rock Bridge or Derby Ridge Elementary Schools in Columbia, MO
- If there are no applicants identified from one of the schools listed above, then a declared Education major and classified as a junior or senior shall be given preference
- Demonstrated financial need shall be given equal consideration and be weighed against other factors such as academic success and career aspirations
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Dr. Michael L. Schooley.
Dr. Solon Earl Haynes and Alberta Cross Haynes Teaching Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior 3.2 GPA
- Declared Elementary Education major
- Must be eligible for membership in Kappa Delta Pi
- Preference will be given to students from a rural background (hometown population of less than 2500)
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mrs. Alberta Cross Haynes was an elementary teacher in rural Missouri in the 1920s. She taught in several one-room schools. She was a graduate of Central Missouri State University and a member of Kappa Delta Pi. Alberta was married to Solon Earl Haynes, MD. In 1968, her son, Solon Earl Haynes, Ed.D., served as a Professor in the Education Department at Missouri Western State College.
- Junior or Senior 3.2 GPA
- Declared Elementary Education major
- Must be eligible for membership in Kappa Delta Pi
- Preference will be given to students from a rural background (hometown population of less than 2500)
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mrs. Alberta Cross Haynes was an elementary teacher in rural Missouri in the 1920s. She taught in several one-room schools. She was a graduate of Central Missouri State University and a member of Kappa Delta Pi. Alberta was married to Solon Earl Haynes, MD. In 1968, her son, Solon Earl Haynes, Ed.D., served as a Professor in the Education Department at Missouri Western State College.
Dr. Wayne Toothaker Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be taking pre-medical courses and expect to enter a medical profession
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was founded in 1965 with a gift in honor of Dr. Wayne Toothaker.
- Must be taking pre-medical courses and expect to enter a medical profession
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was founded in 1965 with a gift in honor of Dr. Wayne Toothaker.
Dubach Scholarship for Humanitarian Service Careers
Criteria:
- Scholarship awarded to students with a planned career goal in Christian Ministry (including Sacred Music), Nursing, or Special Education
- Must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0
- Must include a statement to clearly state the individual's career goals and outline a plan directed toward initiating the planned career goal
- The scholarship is renewable upon reapplication and review of the applicant's progress toward the planned career goal
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by The Dubach family.
- Scholarship awarded to students with a planned career goal in Christian Ministry (including Sacred Music), Nursing, or Special Education
- Must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0
- Must include a statement to clearly state the individual's career goals and outline a plan directed toward initiating the planned career goal
- The scholarship is renewable upon reapplication and review of the applicant's progress toward the planned career goal
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by The Dubach family.
Duke Family Foundation Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Declared Criminal Justice major
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- Preference will be given to applicants who seek a degree in Law Enforcement and explain why they chose the career path of Criminal Justice in their scholarship application
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Robert L. Duke wanted to establish this scholarship to memorialize his late wife of 48 years, Jeanne Duke, and his son, Robert "Robby" Duke. Robert's desire to help students who will eventually put their own lives on the line in service to our communities for nominal pay.
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Declared Criminal Justice major
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- Preference will be given to applicants who seek a degree in Law Enforcement and explain why they chose the career path of Criminal Justice in their scholarship application
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Robert L. Duke wanted to establish this scholarship to memorialize his late wife of 48 years, Jeanne Duke, and his son, Robert "Robby" Duke. Robert's desire to help students who will eventually put their own lives on the line in service to our communities for nominal pay.
Earl E. and Elmyra (Susie) J. Euler Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a graduate of Central High School in Saint Joseph, MO
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The estate of Earl and Elmyra Euler established this scholarship after their passing.
- Must be a graduate of Central High School in Saint Joseph, MO
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The estate of Earl and Elmyra Euler established this scholarship after their passing.
Edward H. '62 and Janet K. Haffey Endowed Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Have completed at least 60 hours
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The late Ed Haffey graduated from St. Joseph Junior College in 1962. He practiced law for 35 years, primarily as a partner/shareholder of Anderson, Campbell and Laugesen, P.C. He served on the MWSU Foundation Board from 2011-2017 and was a member of the Clock Tower Society and received the Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2007. By establishing this scholarship, his beloved wife Jan is fulfilling Ed's wish to support MWSU students for years to come.
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Have completed at least 60 hours
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The late Ed Haffey graduated from St. Joseph Junior College in 1962. He practiced law for 35 years, primarily as a partner/shareholder of Anderson, Campbell and Laugesen, P.C. He served on the MWSU Foundation Board from 2011-2017 and was a member of the Clock Tower Society and received the Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2007. By establishing this scholarship, his beloved wife Jan is fulfilling Ed's wish to support MWSU students for years to come.
Edward M. Hirsch Pre-Med Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a Pre-Med student
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Edward M. (Eddie) Hirsch was an active participant in the community of St. Joseph, including at Missouri Western State College. Eddie spoke fondly of his time at the St. Joseph Junior College staff and faculty, like Nelle Blum, Edith Rhodes, Orrel Andrews, and Radiance Zollinger. He was a charter and life member of the Missouri Western State College Alumni Association and was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1991. Eddie provided generous support through this scholarship, providing funds for academic equipment, and through projects such as the Biology Field Station and for the construction of a bridge that allows for safe crossing to the biology nature trail and sanctuary. This bridge was named "Eddies Bridge".
- Must be a Pre-Med student
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Edward M. (Eddie) Hirsch was an active participant in the community of St. Joseph, including at Missouri Western State College. Eddie spoke fondly of his time at the St. Joseph Junior College staff and faculty, like Nelle Blum, Edith Rhodes, Orrel Andrews, and Radiance Zollinger. He was a charter and life member of the Missouri Western State College Alumni Association and was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1991. Eddie provided generous support through this scholarship, providing funds for academic equipment, and through projects such as the Biology Field Station and for the construction of a bridge that allows for safe crossing to the biology nature trail and sanctuary. This bridge was named "Eddies Bridge".
Edwin and MayBelle McDonald Scholarship
Criteria:
- Fine Arts students
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Edwin McDonald was born in St. Joseph, attended Humbolt Elementary School, Central High School and former St. Joseph Junior College. He worked over 50 years at the News-Press/Gazette before retiring in 1979. He and his wife MayBelle's estate established this scholarship.
- Fine Arts students
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Edwin McDonald was born in St. Joseph, attended Humbolt Elementary School, Central High School and former St. Joseph Junior College. He worked over 50 years at the News-Press/Gazette before retiring in 1979. He and his wife MayBelle's estate established this scholarship.
Elliott Goldman & Libbie Loraine Goldman Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Must be a Full-time resident of Buchanan County, Missouri
- Preference will be given to Juniors and Seniors who plan a career in the legal profession, and who plan to apply for admission to law school, and students in any year majoring in Art or Business Administration. However, any student who has shown leadership abilities, academic excellence, and financial need may apply.
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in October, 1980 by Elliott Goldman and Libbie Loraine Goldman to assist full-time students who reside in Buchanan County, Missouri.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Must be a Full-time resident of Buchanan County, Missouri
- Preference will be given to Juniors and Seniors who plan a career in the legal profession, and who plan to apply for admission to law school, and students in any year majoring in Art or Business Administration. However, any student who has shown leadership abilities, academic excellence, and financial need may apply.
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in October, 1980 by Elliott Goldman and Libbie Loraine Goldman to assist full-time students who reside in Buchanan County, Missouri.
Ellis Foundation Scholarship
Criteria:
- The Ellis Foundation provides matching funds for student scholarships.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
In partnership with the Ellis Foundation, MWSU offers scholarships for students who attend MWSU as selected by the Ellis Foundation.
This is a restricted scholarship
- The Ellis Foundation provides matching funds for student scholarships.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
In partnership with the Ellis Foundation, MWSU offers scholarships for students who attend MWSU as selected by the Ellis Foundation.
This is a restricted scholarship
Enid and Allen Lowenberg Education Scholarship
Criteria:
- Education major
- Junior or Senior
- The recipient must be a resident of St. Joseph and a graduate of any St. Joseph high school
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Enid and Allan Lowenberg established this scholarship in 2001. Allan attended St. Joseph Junior College in 1969. Enid and Allan were very active with various arts, youth, and social welfare organizations within the St. Joseph community.
- Education major
- Junior or Senior
- The recipient must be a resident of St. Joseph and a graduate of any St. Joseph high school
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Enid and Allan Lowenberg established this scholarship in 2001. Allan attended St. Joseph Junior College in 1969. Enid and Allan were very active with various arts, youth, and social welfare organizations within the St. Joseph community.
Enright Family Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full or part-time Nontraditional student
- Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Degree-seeking student
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Funding for this scholarship is provided by the W. Fairleigh Enright Charitable Trust on an annual grant basis.
- Full or part-time Nontraditional student
- Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Degree-seeking student
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Funding for this scholarship is provided by the W. Fairleigh Enright Charitable Trust on an annual grant basis.
Ensworth Medical Education Scholarship Fund
Criteria:
- Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours through MWSU and received a degree from MWSU
- Must provide a letter of acceptance from an accredited school of medicine
- Additional documentation may be required by the selection committee to assist in making their selection of the scholarship recipient(s)
- Financial need shall be the determining factor for qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Ensworth Hospital and Medical Education Fund established this scholarship in 2012 to assist students attending schools of medicine.
- Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours through MWSU and received a degree from MWSU
- Must provide a letter of acceptance from an accredited school of medicine
- Additional documentation may be required by the selection committee to assist in making their selection of the scholarship recipient(s)
- Financial need shall be the determining factor for qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Ensworth Hospital and Medical Education Fund established this scholarship in 2012 to assist students attending schools of medicine.
Esson Scholarship (Liberal Arts)
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Majoring in the Liberal Arts field
- Must have a 3.2 GPA
- Juniors are eligible for renewal for this scholarship for their Senior year, provided the required GPA is maintained
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Esson family established this scholarship to assist full-time students in both Liberal Arts and Nursing.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Majoring in the Liberal Arts field
- Must have a 3.2 GPA
- Juniors are eligible for renewal for this scholarship for their Senior year, provided the required GPA is maintained
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Esson family established this scholarship to assist full-time students in both Liberal Arts and Nursing.
Esson Scholarship (Nursing)
Criteria:
- This scholarship will be split between Liberal Arts and Nursing each year.
- Awarded to 1 Junior and 1 Senior annually (divided equally between male and female)
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Majoring in Nursing
- Must have a 3.2 GPA
- Juniors are eligible for renewal for this scholarship for their Senior year, provided the required GPA is maintained
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Esson family established this scholarship to assist full-time students in both Liberal Arts and Nursing.
- This scholarship will be split between Liberal Arts and Nursing each year.
- Awarded to 1 Junior and 1 Senior annually (divided equally between male and female)
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Majoring in Nursing
- Must have a 3.2 GPA
- Juniors are eligible for renewal for this scholarship for their Senior year, provided the required GPA is maintained
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Esson family established this scholarship to assist full-time students in both Liberal Arts and Nursing.
Eugene and Peggy Juda Family Scholarship for Nontraditional Students
Criteria:
- Nontraditional student
- Demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference given to Seniors
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This scholarship is awarded to nontraditional students with demonstrated need, with preference being given to seniors.
- Nontraditional student
- Demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference given to Seniors
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This scholarship is awarded to nontraditional students with demonstrated need, with preference being given to seniors.
Eula W. Popplewell Scholarship
Criteria:
- Freshman
- Declared pre-major of Elementary Education
- Must provide 2 references, High school rank, ACT or equivalent score, and a record of service to education and/or the community
- Recipients may reapply if a GPA of 3.2 is maintained, they have a declared major in Elementary Education, and if no other eligible freshmen apply. Freshmen will be given priority.
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Eula W. Popplewell scholarship was established by her estate after her passing in 1993. Eula was the wife of Frank Popplewell, a former instructor at St. Joseph Junior College.
- Freshman
- Declared pre-major of Elementary Education
- Must provide 2 references, High school rank, ACT or equivalent score, and a record of service to education and/or the community
- Recipients may reapply if a GPA of 3.2 is maintained, they have a declared major in Elementary Education, and if no other eligible freshmen apply. Freshmen will be given priority.
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Eula W. Popplewell scholarship was established by her estate after her passing in 1993. Eula was the wife of Frank Popplewell, a former instructor at St. Joseph Junior College.
F. Gregg Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Preference is given to a student in the pre-medical field; if a pre-medical student is not available, the committee may select a Biological Science student
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the F. Gregg Thompson Foundation.
- Preference is given to a student in the pre-medical field; if a pre-medical student is not available, the committee may select a Biological Science student
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the F. Gregg Thompson Foundation.
First Ladies' Legacy Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full or part-time students
- Must be a nontraditional student in good standing
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Drs. Bob and Laurel Vartabedian established this scholarship, named the "First Ladies' Legacy Scholarship," in memory of First Ladies Dorsey Looney and Lauren Scanlon in 2015. This scholarship memorializes and recognizes Dorsey and Lauren's contributions to Missouri Western during their time as First Ladies of the university.
- Full or part-time students
- Must be a nontraditional student in good standing
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Drs. Bob and Laurel Vartabedian established this scholarship, named the "First Ladies' Legacy Scholarship," in memory of First Ladies Dorsey Looney and Lauren Scanlon in 2015. This scholarship memorializes and recognizes Dorsey and Lauren's contributions to Missouri Western during their time as First Ladies of the university.
Florence Smith/AAUW Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior women in a degree program
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Florence LaTurno Smith graduated from Missouri University, the second woman in the United States to graduate from a School of Journalism. In 2000, the St. Joseph Branch of the American Association of University Women established the Florence Smith/AAUW Scholarship fund in perpetuity.
- Junior or Senior women in a degree program
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Florence LaTurno Smith graduated from Missouri University, the second woman in the United States to graduate from a School of Journalism. In 2000, the St. Joseph Branch of the American Association of University Women established the Florence Smith/AAUW Scholarship fund in perpetuity.
Flossie Neff Owens Trust Scholarship
Criteria:
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Student must reside in the five-county MWSC area: Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, or Platte counties
- Business and Economics major
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Financial need is given first consideration, then academic performance
All recipients will be required to attend the annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony at MWSU or an Optimist Meeting to receive the scholarship
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The Optimist Club of St. Joseph established this scholarship in 1995 in honor of Flossie Neff-Owens.
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Student must reside in the five-county MWSC area: Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, or Platte counties
- Business and Economics major
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Financial need is given first consideration, then academic performance
All recipients will be required to attend the annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony at MWSU or an Optimist Meeting to receive the scholarship
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The Optimist Club of St. Joseph established this scholarship in 1995 in honor of Flossie Neff-Owens.
Francis and Marcelene Davis Memorial Scholarship (Athletic)
Criteria:
- Must have completed at least 24 hours at MWSU
- Must have a GPA above 2.50
- Be a declared major in Convergent Journalism and Public Relations
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Marcelene Davis in 1994 to assist Convergent Journalism and Public Relations.
- Must have completed at least 24 hours at MWSU
- Must have a GPA above 2.50
- Be a declared major in Convergent Journalism and Public Relations
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Marcelene Davis in 1994 to assist Convergent Journalism and Public Relations.
Francis and Marcelene Davis Memorial Scholarship (Communication)
Criteria:
- Must have completed at least 24 hours at MWSU
- Must have a GPA above 2.50
- Be a declared major in Convergent Journalism and Public Relations
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Marcelene Davis in 1994 to assist Convergent Journalism and Public Relations.
- Must have completed at least 24 hours at MWSU
- Must have a GPA above 2.50
- Be a declared major in Convergent Journalism and Public Relations
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Marcelene Davis in 1994 to assist Convergent Journalism and Public Relations.
Frank D. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) sophomore or higher level student in good academic standing
- Be a Choral Music student who intends to teach, or, if an applicant has not previously been accepted into the Choral Music Program, a music department audition may be required
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Financial need shall be a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The scholarship was initiated by the DeKoster/Thomas family to honor the life and legacy of Frank D. Thomas. A beloved and respected music educator, Thomas served as professor and mentor to hundreds of students for nearly four decades at Missouri Western. He could see possibility in students where others might not, and insisted on excellence where others might have thought it impossible. He was ready to point out areas for improvement, willing to demonstrate and explain how to improve, and quick to compliment and celebrate when improvements were made. He modeled for his students what it means to give one's all to the teaching profession. His commitment to his students and to choral music will remain in perpetuity through this endowed scholarship.
- Be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) sophomore or higher level student in good academic standing
- Be a Choral Music student who intends to teach, or, if an applicant has not previously been accepted into the Choral Music Program, a music department audition may be required
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Financial need shall be a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The scholarship was initiated by the DeKoster/Thomas family to honor the life and legacy of Frank D. Thomas. A beloved and respected music educator, Thomas served as professor and mentor to hundreds of students for nearly four decades at Missouri Western. He could see possibility in students where others might not, and insisted on excellence where others might have thought it impossible. He was ready to point out areas for improvement, willing to demonstrate and explain how to improve, and quick to compliment and celebrate when improvements were made. He modeled for his students what it means to give one's all to the teaching profession. His commitment to his students and to choral music will remain in perpetuity through this endowed scholarship.
Frank R. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Preference will be given to students with a satisfactory scholastic standing and an interest in Communication and Journalism; however, the scholarships will not be limited to these academic fields
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Frank R. Smith Memorial Scholarship was established in 1980 by friends of Frank as a memorial to him upon his death. Mr. Smith served as Director of Public Relations and Publications and retired from MWSC in 1979.
- Preference will be given to students with a satisfactory scholastic standing and an interest in Communication and Journalism; however, the scholarships will not be limited to these academic fields
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Frank R. Smith Memorial Scholarship was established in 1980 by friends of Frank as a memorial to him upon his death. Mr. Smith served as Director of Public Relations and Publications and retired from MWSC in 1979.
Gary A. Dyer M.D. and Eileen Meehan Dyer BSN RN Biology Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) undergraduate student in good academic standing
- Declared Biology major
- Financial need is a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The scholarship was initiated in 2020 by Eileen Meehan Dyer in 2019 in memory of her late husband, Gary A. Dyer, M.D., FAAD. Though neither attended Missouri Western, both Eileen and Gary had successful careers in medicine that they credit to their education in the sciences; Gary was first a high school biology teacher, then earned his M.D., and completed his residency in Dermatology. He was board-certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology. Eileen received her B.S.N, then R.N. Together, they operated a successful dermatology practice in St. Joseph, Missouri, for 34 years until Gary's passing in 2008. Eileen has offered her gift as an expression of their affinity for education in hopes that the scholarship will provide opportunity and encouragement to students seeking higher education in the sciences, particularly Biology.
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) undergraduate student in good academic standing
- Declared Biology major
- Financial need is a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The scholarship was initiated in 2020 by Eileen Meehan Dyer in 2019 in memory of her late husband, Gary A. Dyer, M.D., FAAD. Though neither attended Missouri Western, both Eileen and Gary had successful careers in medicine that they credit to their education in the sciences; Gary was first a high school biology teacher, then earned his M.D., and completed his residency in Dermatology. He was board-certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology. Eileen received her B.S.N, then R.N. Together, they operated a successful dermatology practice in St. Joseph, Missouri, for 34 years until Gary's passing in 2008. Eileen has offered her gift as an expression of their affinity for education in hopes that the scholarship will provide opportunity and encouragement to students seeking higher education in the sciences, particularly Biology.
George and Mary Annigan Music Scholarship
Criteria:
- Department of Music student
- Preference is given to Vocal Study students
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Anahed Mary McAndrews, who named the scholarship in honor of her parents.
- Department of Music student
- Preference is given to Vocal Study students
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Anahed Mary McAndrews, who named the scholarship in honor of her parents.
George M. Ashworth Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Declared an Elementary Education major or a Secondary Education major planning to teach Middle School
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need may be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Ashworth family.
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Declared an Elementary Education major or a Secondary Education major planning to teach Middle School
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need may be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Ashworth family.
Gerald L. Zweerink Chemistry Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Chemistry major
- Preference is given to students enrolled in Physical Chemistry
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mr. Gerald Zweerink was Missouri Western's first Physical Chemistry faculty member. He served Missouri Western for 37 years. Members of the Chemistry Department established this scholarship in his honor in 2010.
- Junior or Senior
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Chemistry major
- Preference is given to students enrolled in Physical Chemistry
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mr. Gerald Zweerink was Missouri Western's first Physical Chemistry faculty member. He served Missouri Western for 37 years. Members of the Chemistry Department established this scholarship in his honor in 2010.
Gina Welsch Compton Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time nontraditional student
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Student must have minor children (17 years of age or younger) residing at home
- Provide written information, not to exceed 1 page, explaining the need and how the funds will be used to further the academic experience
- 3 references required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Gina Welsch was a graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School in 1971. Gina returned to college 10 years after high school and graduated from Missouri Western State College in 1985. Following college, Gina worked as a revenue agent for the IRS.
- Full-time nontraditional student
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Student must have minor children (17 years of age or younger) residing at home
- Provide written information, not to exceed 1 page, explaining the need and how the funds will be used to further the academic experience
- 3 references required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Gina Welsch was a graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School in 1971. Gina returned to college 10 years after high school and graduated from Missouri Western State College in 1985. Following college, Gina worked as a revenue agent for the IRS.
Gladys and Joe Friedman Memorial Voice Scholarship
Criteria:
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Declared Music major
- Enrolled in voice lessons
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Joseph Friedman designated this scholarship in honor of his wife, Gladys.
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Declared Music major
- Enrolled in voice lessons
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Joseph Friedman designated this scholarship in honor of his wife, Gladys.
Gladys Bottorff Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
- Nursing major
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or above to qualify and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Financial need will be a determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1996 in memory of Gladys Bottorff, who worked as a clinical nursing instructor at Missouri Methodist Hospital.
- Nursing major
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or above to qualify and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Financial need will be a determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1996 in memory of Gladys Bottorff, who worked as a clinical nursing instructor at Missouri Methodist Hospital.
Glenn and Anita Miller Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time undergraduate student
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Accepted into the MWSU Nursing Program and have declared Nursing as their major
- Preference is given to those candidates with a special interest in Geriatrics or Pulmonary illnesses
- Candidate shall have been deemed by the selection committee to be facing unusual hardship
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2007 by the estate of Glenn A. and Anita M. Miller and their daughter, Julie Warren, to honor her parents and the nurses whose care allowed her parents to remain in their home until their passing.
- Full-time undergraduate student
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Accepted into the MWSU Nursing Program and have declared Nursing as their major
- Preference is given to those candidates with a special interest in Geriatrics or Pulmonary illnesses
- Candidate shall have been deemed by the selection committee to be facing unusual hardship
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2007 by the estate of Glenn A. and Anita M. Miller and their daughter, Julie Warren, to honor her parents and the nurses whose care allowed her parents to remain in their home until their passing.
Goppert Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must have and maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA
- Preference will be given to applicants with primary residence in Lathrop, Holt, Lawson, Norborne, and Richmond areas of Missouri
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Goppert Foundation.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must have and maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA
- Preference will be given to applicants with primary residence in Lathrop, Holt, Lawson, Norborne, and Richmond areas of Missouri
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Goppert Foundation.
H.A.L.E. Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a student in good academic standing
- Have demonstrated financial need.
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Must provide an explanation in the application why this scholarship would be valuable to them
- Preference will be given, in the following order, to: 1) a single parent, 2) a nontraditional student, 3) a first-generation college student
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Backgroung:
The Helping Adult Learners Excel (H.A.L.E.) Scholarship's mission is to make a difference in the lives of low-income students by empowering them through education. This scholarship is in honor of Debby (Hale) Perry by her daughter Heather (Perry) Richmond (Class of 1998). Debbie was a Nontraditional student, a single mother, and a first-generation graduate earning her degree from Missouri Western in 1982. Debby proved that with determination and support, anything was possible - even graduating from college when she was 30 years old with a 7-year-old daughter! This scholarship honors the Hale family name by allowing others to make a difference in their own lives and the community.
- Must be a student in good academic standing
- Have demonstrated financial need.
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Must provide an explanation in the application why this scholarship would be valuable to them
- Preference will be given, in the following order, to: 1) a single parent, 2) a nontraditional student, 3) a first-generation college student
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Backgroung:
The Helping Adult Learners Excel (H.A.L.E.) Scholarship's mission is to make a difference in the lives of low-income students by empowering them through education. This scholarship is in honor of Debby (Hale) Perry by her daughter Heather (Perry) Richmond (Class of 1998). Debbie was a Nontraditional student, a single mother, and a first-generation graduate earning her degree from Missouri Western in 1982. Debby proved that with determination and support, anything was possible - even graduating from college when she was 30 years old with a 7-year-old daughter! This scholarship honors the Hale family name by allowing others to make a difference in their own lives and the community.
Harold ""Pete"" and Betty Burchett ROTC Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must be a participating cadet in the Army ROTC program
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- 1 letter of recommendation from an ROTC Commander
- Preference is given to applicants who completed Junior ROTC in St. Joseph, Missouri
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Harold "Pete" Burchett retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of dedicated service. Pete has established this scholarship as a way to give back and to support current cadets participating in the ROTC program in conjunction with the pursuit of their degree at Missouri Western State University. The scholarship also recognizes Betty Burchett, Pete's loving wife of 62 years, who passed away in April 2015.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must be a participating cadet in the Army ROTC program
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- 1 letter of recommendation from an ROTC Commander
- Preference is given to applicants who completed Junior ROTC in St. Joseph, Missouri
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Harold "Pete" Burchett retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of dedicated service. Pete has established this scholarship as a way to give back and to support current cadets participating in the ROTC program in conjunction with the pursuit of their degree at Missouri Western State University. The scholarship also recognizes Betty Burchett, Pete's loving wife of 62 years, who passed away in April 2015.
Harriette Schulz Memorial Social Work Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Social Work major
- Must demonstrate a social commitment to others in need through previous volunteer activities or other related humanitarian efforts
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2014 in honor of Harriette Schultz by her friends and family for full-time students in good standing who are majoring in Social Work.
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Social Work major
- Must demonstrate a social commitment to others in need through previous volunteer activities or other related humanitarian efforts
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2014 in honor of Harriette Schultz by her friends and family for full-time students in good standing who are majoring in Social Work.
Hausman Family Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Preference is given to students majoring in Education, Business, Construction Engineering, or Nursing
- First-year students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above
- Current students must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Must provide evidence of community service
- 3 letters of reference that attest to the applicant's character, community service, and/or work ethic are required
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2009 by members of the Hausman family.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Preference is given to students majoring in Education, Business, Construction Engineering, or Nursing
- First-year students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above
- Current students must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Must provide evidence of community service
- 3 letters of reference that attest to the applicant's character, community service, and/or work ethic are required
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2009 by members of the Hausman family.
Hayes Bagnall Literacy Scholarship
Criteria:
- Undergraduate or Graduate Education major
- First preference given to students who are working as a mentor or tutor in a Title 1 school
- Second preference is given to students who are Elementary Education majors with a concentration in Special Reading or English Language Learners
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2000 by Norma Hayes Bagnall, a former professor of English at MWSU.
- Undergraduate or Graduate Education major
- First preference given to students who are working as a mentor or tutor in a Title 1 school
- Second preference is given to students who are Elementary Education majors with a concentration in Special Reading or English Language Learners
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2000 by Norma Hayes Bagnall, a former professor of English at MWSU.
Helen A. Rhyner Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Must have graduated from a school located in St. Joseph
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
- First preference will be given to incoming freshmen who have graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School in St. Joseph
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
Helen Rhyner was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, to a loving Italian American family and lived all her days in this community. She married and, together with her husband, raised her five children in St. Joseph. Helen herself did not have the opportunity to attend college, but she always valued and supported higher education. This scholarship has been established to honor her memory, her commitment to education, and the community she loved.
- Full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Must have graduated from a school located in St. Joseph
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
- First preference will be given to incoming freshmen who have graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School in St. Joseph
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
Helen Rhyner was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, to a loving Italian American family and lived all her days in this community. She married and, together with her husband, raised her five children in St. Joseph. Helen herself did not have the opportunity to attend college, but she always valued and supported higher education. This scholarship has been established to honor her memory, her commitment to education, and the community she loved.
Helen C. Gettys Education Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be formally admitted to the Education Department
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Helen C. Gettys, a professor emeritus in the Department of Education.
- Must be formally admitted to the Education Department
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Helen C. Gettys, a professor emeritus in the Department of Education.
Helen Trapp Piano Scholarship
Criteria:
- Declared Music major
- Must maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family and friends of Helen D. Trapp established this scholarship in her honor in 1993. Helen was a piano teacher in St. Joseph for over 40 years.
- Declared Music major
- Must maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family and friends of Helen D. Trapp established this scholarship in her honor in 1993. Helen was a piano teacher in St. Joseph for over 40 years.
Herb Iffert Business Scholarship
Criteria:
- Business and Economics major
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Herb and Peggy Iffert. Herb was a 1935 graduate of St. Joseph Junior College. Herb held numerous community positions, including treasurer of the Historical Society, treasurer of the St. Joseph Symphony, and treasurer of the St. Joseph Performing Arts Association. He served on the board of Midwest Savings and Loan, as president of the Alumni Board, and treasurer of the Missouri Western State College Foundation Board. The Alumni Association named the Herb '35 and Peggy Iffert Award for Outstanding Service to the University after the Ifferts and their service to the University.
- Business and Economics major
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Herb and Peggy Iffert. Herb was a 1935 graduate of St. Joseph Junior College. Herb held numerous community positions, including treasurer of the Historical Society, treasurer of the St. Joseph Symphony, and treasurer of the St. Joseph Performing Arts Association. He served on the board of Midwest Savings and Loan, as president of the Alumni Board, and treasurer of the Missouri Western State College Foundation Board. The Alumni Association named the Herb '35 and Peggy Iffert Award for Outstanding Service to the University after the Ifferts and their service to the University.
Herbert C. Iffert Business Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a full-time student who has demonstrated a serious interest in seeking a degree in Business, preferably Accounting
- Junior or Senior
- Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Involvement in campus and community activities shall also be a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2000 by Herbert C. and Peggy C. Iffert. Herbert C. Iffert was a graduate of St. Joseph Junior College and the University of Kansas, where he earned a BS in Accounting. Herb served in the US Coast Guard during WWII and served with the reserves until he retired with the rank of Captain. He retired from the St. Joseph Light & Power Co. with an excess of 40 years of service. Herb served as the Vice President of Finance at the time of his retirement.
- Must be a full-time student who has demonstrated a serious interest in seeking a degree in Business, preferably Accounting
- Junior or Senior
- Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Involvement in campus and community activities shall also be a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2000 by Herbert C. and Peggy C. Iffert. Herbert C. Iffert was a graduate of St. Joseph Junior College and the University of Kansas, where he earned a BS in Accounting. Herb served in the US Coast Guard during WWII and served with the reserves until he retired with the rank of Captain. He retired from the St. Joseph Light & Power Co. with an excess of 40 years of service. Herb served as the Vice President of Finance at the time of his retirement.
Herbert E. Owen Scholarship (Craig School of Business)
Criteria:
- This scholarship is split between Biology and the Craig School of Business
- 3.0 GPA
- Must be majoring in Business and Economics and specializing in the area of Agricultural Business or in Biology and specializing in the areas of Botany and/or Conservation Studies
- Must have completed a minimum of 60 hours
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Herbert Owens.
- This scholarship is split between Biology and the Craig School of Business
- 3.0 GPA
- Must be majoring in Business and Economics and specializing in the area of Agricultural Business or in Biology and specializing in the areas of Botany and/or Conservation Studies
- Must have completed a minimum of 60 hours
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Herbert Owens.
Herbert E. Owen Scholarship Fund (Biology)
Criteria:
- This scholarship is split between Biology and the Craig School of Business
- 3.0 GPA
- Must be majoring in Business and Economics and specializing in the area of Agricultural Business or in Biology and specializing in the areas of Botany and/or Conservation Studies
- Must have completed a minimum of 60 hours
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background
This scholarship was established by the estate of Herbert Owens.
- This scholarship is split between Biology and the Craig School of Business
- 3.0 GPA
- Must be majoring in Business and Economics and specializing in the area of Agricultural Business or in Biology and specializing in the areas of Botany and/or Conservation Studies
- Must have completed a minimum of 60 hours
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background
This scholarship was established by the estate of Herbert Owens.
Hilda and Harry Drake Scholarship
Criteria:
- Qualified candidates must be in good academic standing
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This fund was established in 1983 with a gift from John T. Drake, given in memory of his parents, Hilda and Harry Drake. John attended St. Joseph Junior College in 1940 and 1941. It was his wish to honor his parents by investing in students at Missouri Western.
- Qualified candidates must be in good academic standing
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This fund was established in 1983 with a gift from John T. Drake, given in memory of his parents, Hilda and Harry Drake. John attended St. Joseph Junior College in 1940 and 1941. It was his wish to honor his parents by investing in students at Missouri Western.
Hiller Family Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full or part-time student in good standing with a minimum course load of 9 credit hours per semester
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above
- Students must submit a letter describing their educational goals and financial need
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference is given to nontraditional students that are entering college for the first time, or last attended college three or more years ago, and have completed fewer than 30 credit hours. The scholarship will be open to all students if a qualified candidate is not identified in the pool of nontraditional applicants.
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Hiller Family Foundation established this scholarship in 2003 and then permanently endowed it in 2014.
- Full or part-time student in good standing with a minimum course load of 9 credit hours per semester
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above
- Students must submit a letter describing their educational goals and financial need
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference is given to nontraditional students that are entering college for the first time, or last attended college three or more years ago, and have completed fewer than 30 credit hours. The scholarship will be open to all students if a qualified candidate is not identified in the pool of nontraditional applicants.
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Hiller Family Foundation established this scholarship in 2003 and then permanently endowed it in 2014.
Hillyard Chemistry Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Declared Chemistry major
- Demonstrated academic achievement in the area of chemistry
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The Hillyard Companies established this scholarship in 1990.
- Junior or Senior
- Declared Chemistry major
- Demonstrated academic achievement in the area of chemistry
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The Hillyard Companies established this scholarship in 1990.
Hillyard Technical School/MWSU Match
Criteria:
- Scholarships awarded to 3 graduates from Hillyard Technical Center who decide to attend MWSU
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
- Scholarships awarded to 3 graduates from Hillyard Technical Center who decide to attend MWSU
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Institute of Internal Auditors Scholarship
Criteria:
- Be a declared Accounting or Finance Major
- Must be a full-time student in good academic standing
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Be classified as a Junior or Senior (having completed at least 60 hours of credit)
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The Kansas City Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves the Kansas City Metro Area. The IIA is the internal audit profession's global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Generally, members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.
- Be a declared Accounting or Finance Major
- Must be a full-time student in good academic standing
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Be classified as a Junior or Senior (having completed at least 60 hours of credit)
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The Kansas City Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves the Kansas City Metro Area. The IIA is the internal audit profession's global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Generally, members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.
J.B. Bruce Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
-Full-time or part-time students
-Chemistry major
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Alice Bruce in honor of her husband, John B. Bruce, who attended the St. Joseph Junior College and held a Ph. D. in Chemistry.
-Full-time or part-time students
-Chemistry major
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Alice Bruce in honor of her husband, John B. Bruce, who attended the St. Joseph Junior College and held a Ph. D. in Chemistry.
Jack and Frieda Zurow Scholarship
Criteria:
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Preference is given to students majoring in a service field, including but not limited to the following majors: Nursing, Social Work, Physical Therapy, Education (or a subject major leading to a teaching career), and Criminal Justice
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1999 by Jack and Freida Zurow.
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Preference is given to students majoring in a service field, including but not limited to the following majors: Nursing, Social Work, Physical Therapy, Education (or a subject major leading to a teaching career), and Criminal Justice
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1999 by Jack and Freida Zurow.
James Allen and Mary Caroline Stout Business Leader Memorial Fund
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Junior or Senior
- Business major
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Be an active member of the Rho Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi
- Submit a written letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor of the Rho Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi and be a then-current or prospectively elected officer of the Rho Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi
- Illustrate a plan to use the scholarship to defray or completely cover the cost of attending an event as required and sponsored by Alpha Kappa Psi's National or Regional Leadership, such events include but are not limited to the National Convention and the Regional Success Institute.
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
James Allen and Mary Caroline Stout were the grandparents of Rho Upsilon Chapter Co-Founder Mike Ebbing. Mike and his family established this scholarship to honor them after they passed, as they were the example he followed in establishing a chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi at MWSU. They believed in many of the core beliefs of the fraternity without having even obtained more than a high school education. It was their example that led Mike to find an organization that focuses on creating ethical business leaders to carry their torch, which led to the birth of the Rho Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi at MWSU. In addition to their elevator and feed mill operations, at various points they owned a restaurant, a feed store, and operated a gas station, and often helped other entrepreneurs in their area, starting other businesses at the risk of their own business. Many of those businesses they helped still exist today, almost a hundred years later.
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Junior or Senior
- Business major
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Be an active member of the Rho Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi
- Submit a written letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor of the Rho Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi and be a then-current or prospectively elected officer of the Rho Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi
- Illustrate a plan to use the scholarship to defray or completely cover the cost of attending an event as required and sponsored by Alpha Kappa Psi's National or Regional Leadership, such events include but are not limited to the National Convention and the Regional Success Institute.
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
James Allen and Mary Caroline Stout were the grandparents of Rho Upsilon Chapter Co-Founder Mike Ebbing. Mike and his family established this scholarship to honor them after they passed, as they were the example he followed in establishing a chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi at MWSU. They believed in many of the core beliefs of the fraternity without having even obtained more than a high school education. It was their example that led Mike to find an organization that focuses on creating ethical business leaders to carry their torch, which led to the birth of the Rho Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi at MWSU. In addition to their elevator and feed mill operations, at various points they owned a restaurant, a feed store, and operated a gas station, and often helped other entrepreneurs in their area, starting other businesses at the risk of their own business. Many of those businesses they helped still exist today, almost a hundred years later.
James Robert Hayes Criminal Justice Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Criminal Justice major
- 3.0 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
James Robert "Bob" Hayes attended the St. Joseph Junior College. In 1968, he became the Director of Security at Missouri Western State College. In 1973, he became an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and held that position until he was appointed Missouri Western Chief of Police on August 1, 1978.
- Junior or Senior
- Criminal Justice major
- 3.0 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
James Robert "Bob" Hayes attended the St. Joseph Junior College. In 1968, he became the Director of Security at Missouri Western State College. In 1973, he became an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and held that position until he was appointed Missouri Western Chief of Police on August 1, 1978.
James W Supple Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- A minimum GPA of 2.5
- The student must belong to a union or be the immediate family of a union member
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Janice Supple in memory of James W. Supple.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- A minimum GPA of 2.5
- The student must belong to a union or be the immediate family of a union member
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Janice Supple in memory of James W. Supple.
Jane and Lyman Frick English Scholarship
Criteria:
- Be a graduate student enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Dr. Jane and Lyman Frick. Dr. Frick was a Professor at Missouri Western State University for many years.
- Be a graduate student enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Dr. Jane and Lyman Frick. Dr. Frick was a Professor at Missouri Western State University for many years.
Janet Gorman Murphy/Catherine Hennessey Gorman Teaching Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Declared major in Education
- Must have a GPA of 2.8 or above
- ACT score of 25 or above
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Janet Gorman Murphy/Catherine Hennessey Gorman Teaching Scholarship was established in January 1987 by Mrs. Monya Rositzky.
- Junior or Senior
- Declared major in Education
- Must have a GPA of 2.8 or above
- ACT score of 25 or above
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Janet Gorman Murphy/Catherine Hennessey Gorman Teaching Scholarship was established in January 1987 by Mrs. Monya Rositzky.
Jennifer A. George Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- English major with an emphasis in Technical Communication or minor in Journalism
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
James and Joyce George established this scholarship in 2000 in honor of Jennifer A. George.
- Junior or Senior
- English major with an emphasis in Technical Communication or minor in Journalism
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
James and Joyce George established this scholarship in 2000 in honor of Jennifer A. George.
Jerene E. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- First preference is given to students majoring in International Studies
- If no International Studies majors are identified, preference will then be given to International students majoring in one of the following: English, History, Art, Theatre, Cinema, or Dance
- If no International students majoring in the above are identified, preference will then be given to International students of any major who are classified as at least a Junior (at least 60 hours)
- If none of the three previous preferences are identified, the funds will be held until the following year to again attempt to fulfill those criteria
- Financial need is a consideration among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The children and grandchildren of Jerene E. (Snuffer) Thomas established this scholarship in memory of Jerene E. Thomas, who passed away on May 11, 2017. Her remarkable life included more than seven decades of volunteer work, beginning as a Brownie Scout leader and continuing with a variety of organizations. Thomas was born April 5, 1921, in Amity, Missouri, and spent her early years in St. Joseph. She met her husband, Clayton James Thomas, in 1939 at St. Joseph Junior College (which later became MWSU), and they were married in 1942.
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- First preference is given to students majoring in International Studies
- If no International Studies majors are identified, preference will then be given to International students majoring in one of the following: English, History, Art, Theatre, Cinema, or Dance
- If no International students majoring in the above are identified, preference will then be given to International students of any major who are classified as at least a Junior (at least 60 hours)
- If none of the three previous preferences are identified, the funds will be held until the following year to again attempt to fulfill those criteria
- Financial need is a consideration among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The children and grandchildren of Jerene E. (Snuffer) Thomas established this scholarship in memory of Jerene E. Thomas, who passed away on May 11, 2017. Her remarkable life included more than seven decades of volunteer work, beginning as a Brownie Scout leader and continuing with a variety of organizations. Thomas was born April 5, 1921, in Amity, Missouri, and spent her early years in St. Joseph. She met her husband, Clayton James Thomas, in 1939 at St. Joseph Junior College (which later became MWSU), and they were married in 1942.
Jerry and Joanne Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Must be a declared Education major, with first preference given to a Music Education major
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Jerry L. and M. Joanne Anderson spent their lives learning and teaching others. They came to St. Joseph in 1972 for Jerry to pursue his love of music as a Professor of Keyboard Studies in the MWSU Music Department. Joanne began teaching English at Central High School. While in St. Joseph, they were actively involved in the community. Jerry was instrumental in organizing the Missouri Music Teachers Association to unite music teachers all over the state, bringing the music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia to MWSU, as well as the St. Joseph chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Joanne was active both at Central High School and at MWSU. She developed and facilitated a club based on her love of films, volunteered with the Arts Council at MWSU, and was instrumental in helping with Trails West Festival in many ways. The Andersons always put others before themselves. This scholarship is intended to continue their love for both education and helping others at Missouri Western. We hope that the recipients pass on their excitement about learning and Missouri Western to others, as well.
- Must be a Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Must be a declared Education major, with first preference given to a Music Education major
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Jerry L. and M. Joanne Anderson spent their lives learning and teaching others. They came to St. Joseph in 1972 for Jerry to pursue his love of music as a Professor of Keyboard Studies in the MWSU Music Department. Joanne began teaching English at Central High School. While in St. Joseph, they were actively involved in the community. Jerry was instrumental in organizing the Missouri Music Teachers Association to unite music teachers all over the state, bringing the music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia to MWSU, as well as the St. Joseph chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Joanne was active both at Central High School and at MWSU. She developed and facilitated a club based on her love of films, volunteered with the Arts Council at MWSU, and was instrumental in helping with Trails West Festival in many ways. The Andersons always put others before themselves. This scholarship is intended to continue their love for both education and helping others at Missouri Western. We hope that the recipients pass on their excitement about learning and Missouri Western to others, as well.
Jody S. Bauman Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Nursing major
- Must have a GPA of 2.5
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
- Preference given to students who are not able to get Financial Aid or other scholarship assistance
- This scholarship is renewable if the eligibility requirements are maintained
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Jody S. Bauman scholarship was established by her parents, Jerry and Susan Bauman, family and friends in honor of her memory. Jody was a Missouri Western student who lost her life in a car crash in March 1996.
- Junior or Senior
- Nursing major
- Must have a GPA of 2.5
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
- Preference given to students who are not able to get Financial Aid or other scholarship assistance
- This scholarship is renewable if the eligibility requirements are maintained
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Jody S. Bauman scholarship was established by her parents, Jerry and Susan Bauman, family and friends in honor of her memory. Jody was a Missouri Western student who lost her life in a car crash in March 1996.
Joe Gray Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Be a declared major in a program in the Department of Engineering Technology
- First preference is given to a student majoring in Manufacturing Engineering
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family of Joe Gray is honoring his memory by establishing this scholarship to benefit students in the Engineering Technology Program at Missouri Western. Joe attended Christian Brothers High School and worked his way through college, graduating from the first aeronautical engineering class at the University of Kansas in 1944. Joining the United States Navy, he was sent to Johns Hopkins University for his Master's work in Engineering. Following this, Joe went to work for General Toftoy at the Bureau of Ordinance in Annapolis, Maryland. While in the Navy, he was assigned to the development of rockets and air-breathing jet propulsion guided missiles in the Mojave Desert. In 1952, Joe decided to come back to St. Joseph and join his father in business. Together, Joe and his father designed the BF-100, a pneumatic bumper jack. This was the beginning of Gray Manufacturing Co., Inc., which was incorporated on April 15, 1952. For the next 70 years, Joe led and grew a family business that he was always proud of and truly considered to be his family. Gray Manufacturing continues today under fourth-generation family leadership and employment. Joe believed that it was important to serve and give back to the community in which he lived and his business operated. He and his wife, Anne, valued education and sponsored numerous MWSU students with scholarships and financial support. He was a strong supporter of Missouri Western State University and received an Honorary Degree in Humane Letters in December 2011.
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Be a declared major in a program in the Department of Engineering Technology
- First preference is given to a student majoring in Manufacturing Engineering
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family of Joe Gray is honoring his memory by establishing this scholarship to benefit students in the Engineering Technology Program at Missouri Western. Joe attended Christian Brothers High School and worked his way through college, graduating from the first aeronautical engineering class at the University of Kansas in 1944. Joining the United States Navy, he was sent to Johns Hopkins University for his Master's work in Engineering. Following this, Joe went to work for General Toftoy at the Bureau of Ordinance in Annapolis, Maryland. While in the Navy, he was assigned to the development of rockets and air-breathing jet propulsion guided missiles in the Mojave Desert. In 1952, Joe decided to come back to St. Joseph and join his father in business. Together, Joe and his father designed the BF-100, a pneumatic bumper jack. This was the beginning of Gray Manufacturing Co., Inc., which was incorporated on April 15, 1952. For the next 70 years, Joe led and grew a family business that he was always proud of and truly considered to be his family. Gray Manufacturing continues today under fourth-generation family leadership and employment. Joe believed that it was important to serve and give back to the community in which he lived and his business operated. He and his wife, Anne, valued education and sponsored numerous MWSU students with scholarships and financial support. He was a strong supporter of Missouri Western State University and received an Honorary Degree in Humane Letters in December 2011.
John A. and Gertrude F. Latosi Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
- Nursing major
- Recipients must be entering their 3rd semester of the Nursing program
- Must have and maintain a 3.5 GPA
- 3 faculty member references are required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Lt. Col. Mary Ann Latosi Jernigan and Dr. Elizabeth Latosi-Sawin established this award in memory of their parents. Gertrude F. Latosi was a registered nurse for 41 years, known for her compassionate care of patients. John A. Latosi was a life-insurance underwriter who took to heart the actual needs of his clients as he helped them to prepare their estates.
- Nursing major
- Recipients must be entering their 3rd semester of the Nursing program
- Must have and maintain a 3.5 GPA
- 3 faculty member references are required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Lt. Col. Mary Ann Latosi Jernigan and Dr. Elizabeth Latosi-Sawin established this award in memory of their parents. Gertrude F. Latosi was a registered nurse for 41 years, known for her compassionate care of patients. John A. Latosi was a life-insurance underwriter who took to heart the actual needs of his clients as he helped them to prepare their estates.
John and Mary Veoski Scholarship
Criteria:
- This scholarship serves needy students coming from families at or below the federally established poverty level, and family size is considered.
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Veoski Family Trust established this scholarship in 2006 after their passing.
- This scholarship serves needy students coming from families at or below the federally established poverty level, and family size is considered.
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Veoski Family Trust established this scholarship in 2006 after their passing.
John J. Little Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Criteria:
- Senior or 5th-year student who participates in the men's or women's Basketball program
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
- 2 references are required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the family and friends in memory of John J. Little.
- Senior or 5th-year student who participates in the men's or women's Basketball program
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
- 2 references are required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the family and friends in memory of John J. Little.
John Rushin and David Ashley Biology Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must have a minimum Sophomore classification
- Declared Biology major
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Simon and Monya Rositzky established this scholarship in honor of Biology faculty members John Rushin and David Ashley in 1991.
- Must have a minimum Sophomore classification
- Declared Biology major
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Simon and Monya Rositzky established this scholarship in honor of Biology faculty members John Rushin and David Ashley in 1991.
John S. and Helen Freda Creal Education Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time students (minimum of 12 hours)
- Nontraditional student
- Majoring in Education
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA both cumulative and in major
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Helen Freda Creal was a 1957 graduate of the St. Joseph Junior College. She was a nontraditional Education major who taught mainly second grade at Lindberg and Humbolt Elementary schools for over 20 years.
- Full-time students (minimum of 12 hours)
- Nontraditional student
- Majoring in Education
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA both cumulative and in major
- 2 references are required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Helen Freda Creal was a 1957 graduate of the St. Joseph Junior College. She was a nontraditional Education major who taught mainly second grade at Lindberg and Humbolt Elementary schools for over 20 years.
John Sublett Logan Business Fellowship
Criteria:
This scholarship is for Missouri Western students obtaining a graduate degree in Business, Law, Accounting, or Economics.
- 3.2 GPA
- High participation in campus or community activities
- Recommendation of the academic department
- Recommendation of two members of the MWSU faculty members
- Acceptance to a graduate school at the time of the award
- Completion of a minimum of 90 semester credit hours at Missouri Western (senior standing)
- Must demonstrate the need for additional funds required for graduate work
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This grant is made possible with funding from the John Sublett Logan Foundation.
This scholarship is for Missouri Western students obtaining a graduate degree in Business, Law, Accounting, or Economics.
- 3.2 GPA
- High participation in campus or community activities
- Recommendation of the academic department
- Recommendation of two members of the MWSU faculty members
- Acceptance to a graduate school at the time of the award
- Completion of a minimum of 90 semester credit hours at Missouri Western (senior standing)
- Must demonstrate the need for additional funds required for graduate work
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This grant is made possible with funding from the John Sublett Logan Foundation.
John Sublett Logan Business Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester)
- Completion of 60 college credit hours (third- or fourth-year student)
- Declared a major in the fields of Business, Legal Studies, Accounting, or Economics
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
- Demonstrated participation in community service activities
- Must reside in the five-county area surrounding the city of St. Joseph (Buchanan, Platte, Andrew, Clay, or Clinton counties in Missouri)
- Intent to pursue a graduate degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Legal Studies
- Letter of application describing future career and educational goals, and description of participation in community service activities
- Financial need shall be considered when determining the amount of each award.
- Scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This scholarship is made possible by a grant from the John Sublett Logan Foundation.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester)
- Completion of 60 college credit hours (third- or fourth-year student)
- Declared a major in the fields of Business, Legal Studies, Accounting, or Economics
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
- Demonstrated participation in community service activities
- Must reside in the five-county area surrounding the city of St. Joseph (Buchanan, Platte, Andrew, Clay, or Clinton counties in Missouri)
- Intent to pursue a graduate degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Legal Studies
- Letter of application describing future career and educational goals, and description of participation in community service activities
- Financial need shall be considered when determining the amount of each award.
- Scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This scholarship is made possible by a grant from the John Sublett Logan Foundation.
John Yancey Biology Award
Criteria:
- Senior
- Biology major
- Good academic standing,
- Dean's recommendation needed
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
Mr. John Yancey taught at the St. Joseph Junior College. He was chairperson of the department and taught Botany and Microbiology. When Mr. Yancey passed away, his students initiated the John Yancey Biology award.
- Senior
- Biology major
- Good academic standing,
- Dean's recommendation needed
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
Mr. John Yancey taught at the St. Joseph Junior College. He was chairperson of the department and taught Botany and Microbiology. When Mr. Yancey passed away, his students initiated the John Yancey Biology award.
Jordan Swearngin Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- First preference to current employees of Cabana in St. Joseph, MO
- If no current employees have qualified, preference will be given to students who have an intended or declared major in Physical Education with an emphasis in Health and Exercise Science
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
In 2016, the Jordan Swearngin Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Jordan Brenna Swearngin. Although Jordan passed away on September 6, 2015, she earned her posthumous degree in Physical Education from Missouri Western State University on May 7, 2016. Her parents, Nick and Jennie, accepted her diploma at commencement that day. Jordan's goal was to work in cardiac rehabilitation at a hospital. She loved Jesus, life, and people. Her kind, loving heart, free spirit, and upbeat personality could change anyone's bad day into a positive one. Jordan loved children and dreamed of working at an orphanage in an underprivileged country. She also enjoyed raising money for Hope House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Jordan was a valued employee of Cabana in St. Joseph. Cabana established this scholarship in her memory to help other students pursue their goals with the same passion as Jordan.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- First preference to current employees of Cabana in St. Joseph, MO
- If no current employees have qualified, preference will be given to students who have an intended or declared major in Physical Education with an emphasis in Health and Exercise Science
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
In 2016, the Jordan Swearngin Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Jordan Brenna Swearngin. Although Jordan passed away on September 6, 2015, she earned her posthumous degree in Physical Education from Missouri Western State University on May 7, 2016. Her parents, Nick and Jennie, accepted her diploma at commencement that day. Jordan's goal was to work in cardiac rehabilitation at a hospital. She loved Jesus, life, and people. Her kind, loving heart, free spirit, and upbeat personality could change anyone's bad day into a positive one. Jordan loved children and dreamed of working at an orphanage in an underprivileged country. She also enjoyed raising money for Hope House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Jordan was a valued employee of Cabana in St. Joseph. Cabana established this scholarship in her memory to help other students pursue their goals with the same passion as Jordan.
Joseph & Minnie Doherty Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Must have demonstrated good moral character
- Preferably, the recipient will be a Junior or Senior in good standing
- Preferably, the recipient will be majoring in English
- Financial need is a consideration
- Renewable for a 2nd year upon evidence of satisfactory academic progress
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Doherty family established this scholarship in honor of their parents.
- Must have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Must have demonstrated good moral character
- Preferably, the recipient will be a Junior or Senior in good standing
- Preferably, the recipient will be majoring in English
- Financial need is a consideration
- Renewable for a 2nd year upon evidence of satisfactory academic progress
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Doherty family established this scholarship in honor of their parents.
Joseph J. Droher Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a major or have an interest in the Engineering department
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 3 references are required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2000 by Dr. Joseph Friedman and his wife, Gladys, in honor of his cousin, Joseph Droher. Mr. Droher graduated from the St. Joseph Junior College in May 1941.
- Must be a major or have an interest in the Engineering department
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 3 references are required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2000 by Dr. Joseph Friedman and his wife, Gladys, in honor of his cousin, Joseph Droher. Mr. Droher graduated from the St. Joseph Junior College in May 1941.
Judith Hausman Accounting Scholarship
Criteria:
- Undergraduate Student
- Junior or Senior
- Declared Accounting Major
- Nontraditional Student
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Financial need will be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference given to students who have a history of providing community service
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This scholarship was created by Judy Hausman, a Missouri Western State University alumnus.
- Undergraduate Student
- Junior or Senior
- Declared Accounting Major
- Nontraditional Student
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Financial need will be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference given to students who have a history of providing community service
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This scholarship was created by Judy Hausman, a Missouri Western State University alumnus.
Judy and Gene Skoch Education Scholarship
Criteria:
- Be a full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Be a declared Education major
- Preference will be given in the following order to an applicant who, 1) previously received this scholarship and has continued to meet the criteria, 2) has graduated from a Kansas or Missouri high school
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
The Skoch's believe that Knowledge is Power. All of their children were provided with excellent educations, and now the same process is happening for their grandchildren. While neither of them graduated from MWSU, they firmly believe the success of our world depends on our youth being educated, and even more importantly, that education is the fundamental right of each child. They hope that their scholarship will allow a few young women and men to prepare themselves to be the teachers of the children of tomorrow.
- Be a full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Be a declared Education major
- Preference will be given in the following order to an applicant who, 1) previously received this scholarship and has continued to meet the criteria, 2) has graduated from a Kansas or Missouri high school
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
The Skoch's believe that Knowledge is Power. All of their children were provided with excellent educations, and now the same process is happening for their grandchildren. While neither of them graduated from MWSU, they firmly believe the success of our world depends on our youth being educated, and even more importantly, that education is the fundamental right of each child. They hope that their scholarship will allow a few young women and men to prepare themselves to be the teachers of the children of tomorrow.
Justice for All Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing,
- Demonstrate an interest in access to justice by working, volunteering, or interning at a public service justice organization here or abroad, or state the intent to do so while in school (e.g., completed an internship or practicum, or planned to do an internship or practicum, at an organization dedicated to access to justice like legal aid, the public defender or possibly a prosecuting attorney's office).
- The recipient(s) must be interested in working to advance legal access to justice
- Preference will be given to applicants who have filed a Major/Minor form for Legal Studies
- Preference is given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Preference is given to applicants who submit at least one reference letter
- Financial need may be a factor to consider among qualified candidates
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was created by David Tushaus, Joanne Katz and Suzanne Kissock to encourage students to engage in public service legal work during their academic career.
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing,
- Demonstrate an interest in access to justice by working, volunteering, or interning at a public service justice organization here or abroad, or state the intent to do so while in school (e.g., completed an internship or practicum, or planned to do an internship or practicum, at an organization dedicated to access to justice like legal aid, the public defender or possibly a prosecuting attorney's office).
- The recipient(s) must be interested in working to advance legal access to justice
- Preference will be given to applicants who have filed a Major/Minor form for Legal Studies
- Preference is given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Preference is given to applicants who submit at least one reference letter
- Financial need may be a factor to consider among qualified candidates
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was created by David Tushaus, Joanne Katz and Suzanne Kissock to encourage students to engage in public service legal work during their academic career.
Kappa Delta Pi Scholarship
Criteria:
- Outstanding Junior in Elementary Education and Secondary Education.
- Must be qualified for admission to the Kappa Delta Pi Education Society
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Alberta Cross Haynes and the Kappa Delta Pi Educational Society established this scholarship in 1992.
- Outstanding Junior in Elementary Education and Secondary Education.
- Must be qualified for admission to the Kappa Delta Pi Education Society
To be qualified, you must meet one of the following minimum requirements:
- Degree-seeking students shall be enrolled in or have already completed six hours of education courses; have a minimum collegiate GPA of 3.0 (or the equivalent of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale if a different system is used by the institution); and support KDP’s mission, vision, and values.
- Alternative Certification candidates with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree shall be enrolled in or have already completed six hours of education courses and support KDP’s mission, vision, and values. There is no GPA requirement for someone who is pursuing teaching credentials and has earned a baccalaureate degree.
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Teachers who are in-service professionals with a degree.
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Alberta Cross Haynes and the Kappa Delta Pi Educational Society established this scholarship in 1992.
Karl V. Bell Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship Fund
Criteria:
- Must be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- The scholarship will be available to students who are members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
- Have completed at least 30 credit hours
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application by the advertised deadline
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was initiated by members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in 2011.
- Must be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- The scholarship will be available to students who are members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
- Have completed at least 30 credit hours
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application by the advertised deadline
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was initiated by members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in 2011.
Keener Foundation Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 14 hours)
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Robert W. and Barbar J. Keener Foundation.
- Full-time student (minimum of 14 hours)
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Robert W. and Barbar J. Keener Foundation.
Kelly Gentry Murphy Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Criminal Justice major
- 3.2 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
- Junior or Senior
- Criminal Justice major
- 3.2 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Kelsy Brown Cooper Beshears Scholarship
Criteria:
- Nontraditional student
- Must have and maintain a
- 2.5 GPA
- Must participate in community activities
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mrs. Beshears was a well-known civil rights leader and St. Joseph businesswoman. She owned and developed the Brookdale East Apartments in 1971. Missouri Western State College named a dorm after her in 1997. She was recognized by the NAACP and St. Joseph YWCA for a Humanitarian Award. Mrs. Beshears was a member of the Unity Church of Practical Christianity, the NAACP, and the Women's Democratic Club of St. Joseph. She served as an alternate delegate to the 1968 and 1972 Democratic National Conventions and was the oldest delegate to attend the 1980 convention. She was a member of the League of Women Voters and the St. Joseph Equal Rights Commission. She was a former member and served as commissioner of both the Missouri Humanities Commission and the Missouri House Development Corp. Friends and family of Kelsy established this scholarship in her honor in 2003.
- Nontraditional student
- Must have and maintain a
- 2.5 GPA
- Must participate in community activities
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mrs. Beshears was a well-known civil rights leader and St. Joseph businesswoman. She owned and developed the Brookdale East Apartments in 1971. Missouri Western State College named a dorm after her in 1997. She was recognized by the NAACP and St. Joseph YWCA for a Humanitarian Award. Mrs. Beshears was a member of the Unity Church of Practical Christianity, the NAACP, and the Women's Democratic Club of St. Joseph. She served as an alternate delegate to the 1968 and 1972 Democratic National Conventions and was the oldest delegate to attend the 1980 convention. She was a member of the League of Women Voters and the St. Joseph Equal Rights Commission. She was a former member and served as commissioner of both the Missouri Humanities Commission and the Missouri House Development Corp. Friends and family of Kelsy established this scholarship in her honor in 2003.
Kenneth R. Jameson and Marjorie C. Jameson Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Preference given to student-athletes on the MWSU Golf team
- If no student-athletes on the golf team qualify, the funds may be given to other students who have financial need
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Foundation:
This scholarship was established in 2017 by the estate of Kenneth and Marjorie Jameson. Kenneth Jameson loved golf. He retired from Hillyard Industries as traffic manager after 27 years of service and became a regular at St. Joseph's Fairview Golf Course. He wanted to give back to the community and help students in college.
- Must be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Preference given to student-athletes on the MWSU Golf team
- If no student-athletes on the golf team qualify, the funds may be given to other students who have financial need
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Foundation:
This scholarship was established in 2017 by the estate of Kenneth and Marjorie Jameson. Kenneth Jameson loved golf. He retired from Hillyard Industries as traffic manager after 27 years of service and became a regular at St. Joseph's Fairview Golf Course. He wanted to give back to the community and help students in college.
Kerford Family Education Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Declared Education major
- Junior or Senior (minimum of 60 credit hours)
- 1 reference is required
- First preference is given to graduates of Central High School in St. Joseph, MO, and second preference is given to students graduating from any other St. Joseph, MO high school, including both public and private
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Kerford family has always considered education a high priority. Several family members chose education as their life's work for almost 150 years. Three of them taught their entire careers in the St. Joseph School District. This scholarship intends to provide assistance and encouragement to others who would choose this noble profession.
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Declared Education major
- Junior or Senior (minimum of 60 credit hours)
- 1 reference is required
- First preference is given to graduates of Central High School in St. Joseph, MO, and second preference is given to students graduating from any other St. Joseph, MO high school, including both public and private
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Kerford family has always considered education a high priority. Several family members chose education as their life's work for almost 150 years. Three of them taught their entire careers in the St. Joseph School District. This scholarship intends to provide assistance and encouragement to others who would choose this noble profession.
Kiefer Scholarship Fund
Criteria:
- Must live in the St. Joseph, Missouri, or Wathena, Kansas area
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Kiefer sisters.
- Must live in the St. Joseph, Missouri, or Wathena, Kansas area
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Kiefer sisters.
Lafayette-Humbolt Scholarship
Criteria:
- Declared major in either Elementary Education or Music Education
- Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA during Freshman year and a 3.0 GPA in succeeding years
- Must be a graduate of Lafayette High School with a recommendation from the Principal
- Preference will be given to a student who also attended Humboldt Elementary School
- Financial need is a consideration and has the academic potential for successful progress
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Miss Charline S. McHugh was a music teacher at Humboldt School in St. Joseph for 32 years, retiring in 1972.
- Declared major in either Elementary Education or Music Education
- Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA during Freshman year and a 3.0 GPA in succeeding years
- Must be a graduate of Lafayette High School with a recommendation from the Principal
- Preference will be given to a student who also attended Humboldt Elementary School
- Financial need is a consideration and has the academic potential for successful progress
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Miss Charline S. McHugh was a music teacher at Humboldt School in St. Joseph for 32 years, retiring in 1972.
Larry L. Lambing Chemistry Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Chemistry major participating in research
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Larry and Virginia Lambing established this scholarship in 1997.
- Junior or Senior
- Chemistry major participating in research
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Larry and Virginia Lambing established this scholarship in 1997.
Law Enforcement Scholarship
Criteria:
- A student attending Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy
- Preference is given to students demonstrating qualities of leadership
- The character and integrity of the applicant will be considered
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The Law Enforcement scholarship was established to assist students attending the Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy.
- A student attending Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy
- Preference is given to students demonstrating qualities of leadership
- The character and integrity of the applicant will be considered
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The Law Enforcement scholarship was established to assist students attending the Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy.
Leona M. Ebersold Memorial Teaching Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must have an interest in pursuing a degree in Education/Teaching, preferably in the area of Elementary Education
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Preference will be given to a student of Junior or Senior status
- 1 letter of recommendation from the Education department is required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Leona M. Ebersold Memorial Teaching Scholarship was established by Wallace and Margaret McDonald in honor of Leona M. Ebersold. Miss Ebersold was a graduate of Lafayette High School and the St. Joseph Junior College. Ebersold had a 38-year teaching career in Hold and Clinton Counties. In 1947, she joined the St. Joseph School District where she taught for the next 30 years. Miss Ebersold volunteered for the American Red Cross and Heartland Regional Medical Center and received various honors for her hours of service.
- Must have an interest in pursuing a degree in Education/Teaching, preferably in the area of Elementary Education
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Preference will be given to a student of Junior or Senior status
- 1 letter of recommendation from the Education department is required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Leona M. Ebersold Memorial Teaching Scholarship was established by Wallace and Margaret McDonald in honor of Leona M. Ebersold. Miss Ebersold was a graduate of Lafayette High School and the St. Joseph Junior College. Ebersold had a 38-year teaching career in Hold and Clinton Counties. In 1947, she joined the St. Joseph School District where she taught for the next 30 years. Miss Ebersold volunteered for the American Red Cross and Heartland Regional Medical Center and received various honors for her hours of service.
Leroy Maxwell Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Criminal Justice major
- Minimum of 2.5 GPA
- Preference given to students with a minor in Childhood Studies (Juvenile Delinquency)
- Preference given to students with an interest in Law Enforcement
- Preference is given to in-service law enforcement officers or juvenile justice personnel
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mr. Maxwell served on the St. Joseph Police Department, was Chief juvenile officer, fifth Judicial Circuit Court, a criminal justice instructor at Washington University, An assistant professor and a member of the faculty senate at Missouri Western State College, chairman of the Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at Missouri Western, Buchanan County Commissioner, Western District and a Council Member and First Deputy for the city of St. Joseph.
- Criminal Justice major
- Minimum of 2.5 GPA
- Preference given to students with a minor in Childhood Studies (Juvenile Delinquency)
- Preference given to students with an interest in Law Enforcement
- Preference is given to in-service law enforcement officers or juvenile justice personnel
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mr. Maxwell served on the St. Joseph Police Department, was Chief juvenile officer, fifth Judicial Circuit Court, a criminal justice instructor at Washington University, An assistant professor and a member of the faculty senate at Missouri Western State College, chairman of the Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at Missouri Western, Buchanan County Commissioner, Western District and a Council Member and First Deputy for the city of St. Joseph.
Lingle Family Scholarship
Criteria:
- Degree-seeking students who are 25 years or older returning to school
- Must maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
- Have a minimum composite score of 11 on the ACT
- Must complete one of the career planning activities offered at Missouri Western or enroll in a Learning Skills course (Eng. 200 or 201 if ACT composite is below a score of 14)
- Student must be working toward a specific degree, showing continual progress toward fulfilling degree requirements
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in August 1982 by members of the Lingle family.
- Degree-seeking students who are 25 years or older returning to school
- Must maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
- Have a minimum composite score of 11 on the ACT
- Must complete one of the career planning activities offered at Missouri Western or enroll in a Learning Skills course (Eng. 200 or 201 if ACT composite is below a score of 14)
- Student must be working toward a specific degree, showing continual progress toward fulfilling degree requirements
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in August 1982 by members of the Lingle family.
Lisa and Tim Bingaman Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Awarded to a male and a female Freshman each year
- Students must have an interest in Business or Marketing
- Must be in the top 25% of their high school class
- A resident of Buchanan County
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Bingaman family.
- Awarded to a male and a female Freshman each year
- Students must have an interest in Business or Marketing
- Must be in the top 25% of their high school class
- A resident of Buchanan County
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Bingaman family.
Loah Stallard Graduate Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be accepted into the Master of Nursing (MSN) program
- Must be in good standing and continuously enrolled in the MSN program
- Must maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA
- Preference is given to students from Buchanan County who wish to work with the underserved and underinsured population in a community health setting
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- The recipient shall be expected to complete an assignment focusing on the underserved population in at least one of the MSN courses
- The recipient will be encouraged to explore an internship opportunity at the Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County in St. Joseph, Missouri
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Loah Stallard Graduate Nursing Scholarship was established by her husband, Donald J. Stallard, M.D., to honor Loah's work as director of the Social Welfare Board for 27 years. Loah earned a BSN from the University of Iowa, a Master's in Nursing from the University of Kansas, and a Master's in Public Administration, Health Emphasis, from UMKC. In the mid-1960s, Loah organized and obtained funding for the first family planning clinic in St. Joseph. When on the St. Joseph's Public Library Board, Loah worked hard to keep services in all the neighborhoods. Loah served on Heartland Hospital (Mosaic) Board, MWSU Foundation Board, and numerous community and state organizations' boards.
- Must be accepted into the Master of Nursing (MSN) program
- Must be in good standing and continuously enrolled in the MSN program
- Must maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA
- Preference is given to students from Buchanan County who wish to work with the underserved and underinsured population in a community health setting
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- The recipient shall be expected to complete an assignment focusing on the underserved population in at least one of the MSN courses
- The recipient will be encouraged to explore an internship opportunity at the Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County in St. Joseph, Missouri
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Loah Stallard Graduate Nursing Scholarship was established by her husband, Donald J. Stallard, M.D., to honor Loah's work as director of the Social Welfare Board for 27 years. Loah earned a BSN from the University of Iowa, a Master's in Nursing from the University of Kansas, and a Master's in Public Administration, Health Emphasis, from UMKC. In the mid-1960s, Loah organized and obtained funding for the first family planning clinic in St. Joseph. When on the St. Joseph's Public Library Board, Loah worked hard to keep services in all the neighborhoods. Loah served on Heartland Hospital (Mosaic) Board, MWSU Foundation Board, and numerous community and state organizations' boards.
Logan Graduate Scholarship
Criteria:
- Available to those students admitted into Missouri Western's Graduate degree programs
- Must have received a bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university
- Official transcript(s) from all attended academic institutions must be submitted with the application
- Must have a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA or previously earned a master's degree
- Individual programs may have additional requirements for admission, such as higher GPA requirements, minimum graduate-level entrance exam scores, resumes, letters of recommendation, personal statements, examples of representative work, or interviews. Requirements specific to the program are given in the graduate program section of the University's Graduate Catalog and on each degree webpage
- Degree-seeking students admitted to a graduate program must enroll and begin classes at Missouri Western within the next academic year after receiving official notice of acceptance from the Graduate School Office. An extension may be granted under extreme circumstances.
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This scholarship is made possible by a grant from the John Sublett Logan Foundation to assist graduate students.
- Available to those students admitted into Missouri Western's Graduate degree programs
- Must have received a bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university
- Official transcript(s) from all attended academic institutions must be submitted with the application
- Must have a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA or previously earned a master's degree
- Individual programs may have additional requirements for admission, such as higher GPA requirements, minimum graduate-level entrance exam scores, resumes, letters of recommendation, personal statements, examples of representative work, or interviews. Requirements specific to the program are given in the graduate program section of the University's Graduate Catalog and on each degree webpage
- Degree-seeking students admitted to a graduate program must enroll and begin classes at Missouri Western within the next academic year after receiving official notice of acceptance from the Graduate School Office. An extension may be granted under extreme circumstances.
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This scholarship is made possible by a grant from the John Sublett Logan Foundation to assist graduate students.
Louise Bradley Art Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must have a proven work ethic
- Demonstrate talent in the studio or aptitude in art history
- Show scholarship achievement
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This fund was established by Louise Bradley.
- Must have a proven work ethic
- Demonstrate talent in the studio or aptitude in art history
- Show scholarship achievement
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This fund was established by Louise Bradley.
Lt. Kent M. Kiepe Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Students shall have good citizenship and proven athletic achievement
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- May be enrolled in any major
- 3 references required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Lt. Kent Kiepe was a graduate of MWSC in 1985. Lt. Kiepe was a three-year member of the MWSC Golden Griffons baseball team and earned all-conference honors as a left fielder.
- Students shall have good citizenship and proven athletic achievement
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- May be enrolled in any major
- 3 references required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Lt. Kent Kiepe was a graduate of MWSC in 1985. Lt. Kiepe was a three-year member of the MWSC Golden Griffons baseball team and earned all-conference honors as a left fielder.
M.O. Looney Community Service Scholarship
Criteria:
- Applicants may be nominated by faculty, administration, appropriate and interested citizens, or self-initiated. The selection process, at least for the three finalists, will include interviews with the selection committee.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
- Individual criteria for the selection process include social maturity, personal presence, educational background, previous community and collegiate involvement, and demonstrated leadership
- A time commitment of 125 hours in a non-profit group is required
- The scholarship is renewable for a second year if eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This funding was established in May, 1983 to honor Dr. M.O. Looney upon his retirement as President of Missouri Western State College.
- Applicants may be nominated by faculty, administration, appropriate and interested citizens, or self-initiated. The selection process, at least for the three finalists, will include interviews with the selection committee.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
- Individual criteria for the selection process include social maturity, personal presence, educational background, previous community and collegiate involvement, and demonstrated leadership
- A time commitment of 125 hours in a non-profit group is required
- The scholarship is renewable for a second year if eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This funding was established in May, 1983 to honor Dr. M.O. Looney upon his retirement as President of Missouri Western State College.
Maria Honyi Memorial Scholarship for Cyber Security
Criteria:
- Be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Be a declared major in Cyber Security
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to qualify
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Financial need shall be a factor among qualified candidates
- Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate financial hardship
- Preference is given to applicants who explain why they chose to pursue the Cyber Security major in their application
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship is established by Frank and Amanda Luzsicza to memorialize Frank's late mother, Maria Honyi, a great supporter of higher education. As a Missouri Western alumnus, Frank had the opportunity to develop a career in cybersecurity as a direct consequence of the support, flexibility, and academics offered at Missouri Western. Frank would like this scholarship to give some financial support to other students passionate about this field.
- Be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Be a declared major in Cyber Security
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to qualify
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Financial need shall be a factor among qualified candidates
- Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate financial hardship
- Preference is given to applicants who explain why they chose to pursue the Cyber Security major in their application
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship is established by Frank and Amanda Luzsicza to memorialize Frank's late mother, Maria Honyi, a great supporter of higher education. As a Missouri Western alumnus, Frank had the opportunity to develop a career in cybersecurity as a direct consequence of the support, flexibility, and academics offered at Missouri Western. Frank would like this scholarship to give some financial support to other students passionate about this field.
Marian Mitchell Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- 3.0 GPA
- All majors except Physical Education are eligible
- This scholarship is renewable for up to three semesters
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Marian Mitchell, former Missouri Western professor emerita of business, established this scholarship to have a significant impact on the future of Missouri Western State College.
- Junior or Senior
- 3.0 GPA
- All majors except Physical Education are eligible
- This scholarship is renewable for up to three semesters
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Marian Mitchell, former Missouri Western professor emerita of business, established this scholarship to have a significant impact on the future of Missouri Western State College.
Marianne Fortney Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time, undergraduate student in good academic standing
- Must have been accepted into the Nursing Program
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Marianne Fortney's family established this nursing scholarship in her memory after her unexpected passing in a car accident in June 2022. From a young age, Marianne always knew she wanted to be a nurse because of her desire and willingness to lend help to others in need. With this goal in mind, she graduated from Missouri Western State University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in December 2021. After graduation, she began her career as a registered nurse in the medical-surgical unit of North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH), in Kansas City, Missouri, where she thrived at the very thing she loved. In her short career at the NKCH, she was a caring and compassionate nurse who touched many lives. Marianne's family hopes to keep her memory forever in the hearts of dedicated, compassionate, caring nursing students at Missouri Western State University through this scholarship. Her family desires these funds to assist those whose dream is to pursue nursing, but also to help society, to go above and beyond, and to be the face of someone who every nurse strives to be.
- Full-time, undergraduate student in good academic standing
- Must have been accepted into the Nursing Program
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Marianne Fortney's family established this nursing scholarship in her memory after her unexpected passing in a car accident in June 2022. From a young age, Marianne always knew she wanted to be a nurse because of her desire and willingness to lend help to others in need. With this goal in mind, she graduated from Missouri Western State University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in December 2021. After graduation, she began her career as a registered nurse in the medical-surgical unit of North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH), in Kansas City, Missouri, where she thrived at the very thing she loved. In her short career at the NKCH, she was a caring and compassionate nurse who touched many lives. Marianne's family hopes to keep her memory forever in the hearts of dedicated, compassionate, caring nursing students at Missouri Western State University through this scholarship. Her family desires these funds to assist those whose dream is to pursue nursing, but also to help society, to go above and beyond, and to be the face of someone who every nurse strives to be.
Marsha Cooper Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
- Nursing major
- Outstanding achievement and/or scholarship
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Marsha Cooper Nursing Scholarship was established in memory of Marsha Cooper, a former member of the faculty in the Department of Nursing.
- Nursing major
- Outstanding achievement and/or scholarship
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Marsha Cooper Nursing Scholarship was established in memory of Marsha Cooper, a former member of the faculty in the Department of Nursing.
Mary Byrne Stewart and Dr. Imogene Stewart Rigdon Nurse Educator Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be accepted into the Master of Nursing (MSN) program
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours per semester with the exception of internship hours
- Must have a 3.0 GPA in graduate courses
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship honors our mother. Mary E. Byrne Stewart, a pioneer nurse anesthetist at Sisters Hospital in St. Joseph, MO. Mary (8/18/1907 to 6/12/1962) was a daughter of prominent St. Joseph general practitioner and surgeon John Ignatius Byrne, M.O., and his wife Anna Byrne. Mary graduated from Cathedral Grade School and the Convent of the Sacred Heart in St. Joseph, and a nursing program in Chicago, IL. Early in her nursing career, she administered anesthesia for her father's patients at Sisters Hospital and for patients of oral surgeon Dr. Harold. Later on, she was the office nurse for Dr. John Mothershead's practice.
- Must be accepted into the Master of Nursing (MSN) program
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours per semester with the exception of internship hours
- Must have a 3.0 GPA in graduate courses
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship honors our mother. Mary E. Byrne Stewart, a pioneer nurse anesthetist at Sisters Hospital in St. Joseph, MO. Mary (8/18/1907 to 6/12/1962) was a daughter of prominent St. Joseph general practitioner and surgeon John Ignatius Byrne, M.O., and his wife Anna Byrne. Mary graduated from Cathedral Grade School and the Convent of the Sacred Heart in St. Joseph, and a nursing program in Chicago, IL. Early in her nursing career, she administered anesthesia for her father's patients at Sisters Hospital and for patients of oral surgeon Dr. Harold. Later on, she was the office nurse for Dr. John Mothershead's practice.
Mary Partamian and Koocheck Bananshahi Scholarship
Criteria:
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must be a Pre-Med student who plans to attend a medical school (this does not include pre-health, dentistry, or osteopathy)
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Must be a resident of Buchanan County and must submit current residence (i.e., campus housing, off-campus housing, or residing with parents).
- 2 references are required
- Student must submit an "Official" transcript, parents' annual income, and occupation(s)
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Established by Drs. Krikor and Kay Partamian, in honor of their mothers.
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must be a Pre-Med student who plans to attend a medical school (this does not include pre-health, dentistry, or osteopathy)
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Must be a resident of Buchanan County and must submit current residence (i.e., campus housing, off-campus housing, or residing with parents).
- 2 references are required
- Student must submit an "Official" transcript, parents' annual income, and occupation(s)
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Established by Drs. Krikor and Kay Partamian, in honor of their mothers.
Max W. and Emma Lee Grooms Athletic Scholarship
Criteria:
- Student athlete who has shown satisfactory academic progress
- Financial need is a consideration
- Preference is given to 5th-year student-athletes
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1991 by the children of Max and Emma Lee Grooms to honor their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Grooms were dedicated to the athletic program at Missouri Western, being one of the first members of the Gold Coat organization.
- Student athlete who has shown satisfactory academic progress
- Financial need is a consideration
- Preference is given to 5th-year student-athletes
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1991 by the children of Max and Emma Lee Grooms to honor their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Grooms were dedicated to the athletic program at Missouri Western, being one of the first members of the Gold Coat organization.
McAtee Family Business Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Business Major
- First preference is given to Accounting or Finance majors. If no Accounting or Finance major qualifies, second preference will be given to a Marketing major
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Scott McAtee of Rochelle, Texas, in May 2024.
- Must be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Business Major
- First preference is given to Accounting or Finance majors. If no Accounting or Finance major qualifies, second preference will be given to a Marketing major
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Scott McAtee of Rochelle, Texas, in May 2024.
Michael Sonnenmoser Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Freshman Biology major
- Must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0
- Student must rank in the top 15% of their high school graduating class and have scored an ACT composite of 22 or above
- This scholarship is renewable for up to 8 semesters if a GPA of 3.0 is maintained (both cumulative and in the Biology major)
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This memorial scholarship was established by Michael Sonnenmoser's parents, Rosemary and Joseph Sonnenmoser, in 1984.
- Freshman Biology major
- Must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0
- Student must rank in the top 15% of their high school graduating class and have scored an ACT composite of 22 or above
- This scholarship is renewable for up to 8 semesters if a GPA of 3.0 is maintained (both cumulative and in the Biology major)
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This memorial scholarship was established by Michael Sonnenmoser's parents, Rosemary and Joseph Sonnenmoser, in 1984.
Mignon DeShon Ambassadors Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Must be a second-semester Freshman
- Must be a nontraditional student
- Must have and maintain a 3.5 GPA
- 2 references are required
- The scholarship is renewable until graduation as long as the GPA is maintained
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Ambassadors established this fund in honor of former President Mignon DeShon.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Must be a second-semester Freshman
- Must be a nontraditional student
- Must have and maintain a 3.5 GPA
- 2 references are required
- The scholarship is renewable until graduation as long as the GPA is maintained
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Ambassadors established this fund in honor of former President Mignon DeShon.
Mildred Gumm Scholarship
Criteria:
- Nontraditional, degree-seeking student
- Full-time or part-time
- A minimum 2.75 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mildred Heim Gumm graduated from St. Joseph Junior College in 1924 and got her B.A. from the University of Kansas in 1926.
- Nontraditional, degree-seeking student
- Full-time or part-time
- A minimum 2.75 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mildred Heim Gumm graduated from St. Joseph Junior College in 1924 and got her B.A. from the University of Kansas in 1926.
Military and Veterans Scholarship
Criteria:
- Provide proof of veteran status
- Request GI Bill, if eligible
- Fill out the FAFSA and have accepted all aid that is not a loan
- Submit a worksheet showing financial need
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This fund was established through a grant from the Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Trust in 2021.
- Provide proof of veteran status
- Request GI Bill, if eligible
- Fill out the FAFSA and have accepted all aid that is not a loan
- Submit a worksheet showing financial need
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This fund was established through a grant from the Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Trust in 2021.
Milton Litvak Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Pre-Law and/or Government and Public Affairs majors
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- 3 personal references required
- A personal essay discussing their career goals and interest in politics and/or law
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Milton Litvak was an attorney with the law firm of Utz, Litvak, Summers, Powers, and Manring in St. Joseph, Missouri. Litvak also served as the Assistant City Attorney for the City of St. Joseph from 1946 to 1950. Milton attended St. Joseph Junior College and the School of Law at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. He assisted in drafting the first municipal code in 1949 and served as a former member and Chairman of the St. Joseph Board of Police Commissioners appointed by Governor Phil Donnelly. Mr. Litvak was a member of the Missouri Western State College Foundation Board and received the Missouri Western State College Distinguished Alumni Award.
- Pre-Law and/or Government and Public Affairs majors
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- 3 personal references required
- A personal essay discussing their career goals and interest in politics and/or law
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Milton Litvak was an attorney with the law firm of Utz, Litvak, Summers, Powers, and Manring in St. Joseph, Missouri. Litvak also served as the Assistant City Attorney for the City of St. Joseph from 1946 to 1950. Milton attended St. Joseph Junior College and the School of Law at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. He assisted in drafting the first municipal code in 1949 and served as a former member and Chairman of the St. Joseph Board of Police Commissioners appointed by Governor Phil Donnelly. Mr. Litvak was a member of the Missouri Western State College Foundation Board and received the Missouri Western State College Distinguished Alumni Award.
Missouri Boys State Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time students (minimum of 12 hours)
- First-time freshmen who were citizens of the previous academic year at Missouri Boys State
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
- Full-time students (minimum of 12 hours)
- First-time freshmen who were citizens of the previous academic year at Missouri Boys State
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Missouri Girls State Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time students (minimum of 12 hours)
- First-time freshmen who were citizens of the previous academic year at Missouri Girls State
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
- Full-time students (minimum of 12 hours)
- First-time freshmen who were citizens of the previous academic year at Missouri Girls State
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Missouri Methodist Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
- Completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Preference is given to a diploma school graduate or an associate degree graduate
- Statement of interest in the nursing program, a statement of the reason for applying for the scholarship, and a statement of prior awards and current scholarships
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Missouri Methodist Nursing Scholarship was established by Peggy Iffert and the Missouri Methodist Nursing class of 1942.
- Completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Preference is given to a diploma school graduate or an associate degree graduate
- Statement of interest in the nursing program, a statement of the reason for applying for the scholarship, and a statement of prior awards and current scholarships
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Missouri Methodist Nursing Scholarship was established by Peggy Iffert and the Missouri Methodist Nursing class of 1942.
Monya Rositzky Life Science Scholarship
Criteria:
- Biology major
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Monya Rositzky was a long-time supporter of various programs that advance the intellectual development and professional skills of Missouri Western students.
- Biology major
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Monya Rositzky was a long-time supporter of various programs that advance the intellectual development and professional skills of Missouri Western students.
Mosaic/MWSU Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must have completed a minimum of 12 college credits, including one lab science
- Full-time enrollment in an accredited/approved Nursing program
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- A statement of interest in professional nursing, a statement of reason for scholarship application, and a statement of prior awards and current scholarships are required
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was initiated by a partnership between the Heartland Health Foundation (now Mosaic Life Foundation) and Missouri Western in 1988 to provide nursing students with a broader scope of financial opportunities to assist them with educational costs.
- Must have completed a minimum of 12 college credits, including one lab science
- Full-time enrollment in an accredited/approved Nursing program
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- A statement of interest in professional nursing, a statement of reason for scholarship application, and a statement of prior awards and current scholarships are required
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was initiated by a partnership between the Heartland Health Foundation (now Mosaic Life Foundation) and Missouri Western in 1988 to provide nursing students with a broader scope of financial opportunities to assist them with educational costs.
Moya Health Care Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time undergraduates in good academic standing
- Declared major in one of the following programs: Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, and Medical Laboratory Science
- Classified as a Junior or Senior in their particular area of study, or a second-year student in the Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Financial need shall be a consideration
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Anonymous donors moved to St. Joseph in 1980. The donor was in charge of the Department of Pathology at Heartland Health Systems until their retirement. They served on the MWSU Board of Governors and the MWSU Foundation for several years. They have been volunteers in their community and abroad. They have consistently supported Missouri Western and its students. Their belief in the power of education and the importance of the medical profession is truly inspiring. This fund will carry forward their legacy of care, hope, and healing to the next generation of medically related professionals.
- Full-time undergraduates in good academic standing
- Declared major in one of the following programs: Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, and Medical Laboratory Science
- Classified as a Junior or Senior in their particular area of study, or a second-year student in the Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Financial need shall be a consideration
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Anonymous donors moved to St. Joseph in 1980. The donor was in charge of the Department of Pathology at Heartland Health Systems until their retirement. They served on the MWSU Board of Governors and the MWSU Foundation for several years. They have been volunteers in their community and abroad. They have consistently supported Missouri Western and its students. Their belief in the power of education and the importance of the medical profession is truly inspiring. This fund will carry forward their legacy of care, hope, and healing to the next generation of medically related professionals.
Murphy-Gehringer Family Scholarship
Criteria:
- Undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- First Preference given to post-eligible student-athlete(s) from MWSU Softball Team
- If no student-athlete(s) on the MWSU Softball team qualify, it may be given to any post-eligible student-athlete
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
As a first-generation college student, Deena Murphy came to MWSU in 1981 on a hope, a prayer, and enough money for 1 year of tuition. She walked on the softball team as a freshman, but her talent as a 2nd baseman won her a scholarship for her sophomore through senior years. It was that scholarship that allowed her to continue her education at MWSU. Her degree focus was in leisure management, but along the way, she fell in love with accounting. Too close to graduating to change majors, Deena took her remaining electives in accounting classes and decided that, after graduation, she would go on to get an accounting degree closer to home at the University of Nebraska- Omaha. During her time at MWSU, Deena experienced tremendous success both on and off the field. She is a 2-time All-American second baseman and a member of the 1982 MWSU National Championship softball team. In 2008, Deena was inducted into the MWSU Athletics Hall of Fame. The most important life-forming principle Deena learned at Missouri Western was that teamwork and hard work yield opportunity. She wholeheartedly believes that having a degree opened doors for her that led to a fruitful career. She created this scholarship in 2019 to award that same opportunity to future generations of hardworking MWSU student-athletes.
- Undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- First Preference given to post-eligible student-athlete(s) from MWSU Softball Team
- If no student-athlete(s) on the MWSU Softball team qualify, it may be given to any post-eligible student-athlete
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
As a first-generation college student, Deena Murphy came to MWSU in 1981 on a hope, a prayer, and enough money for 1 year of tuition. She walked on the softball team as a freshman, but her talent as a 2nd baseman won her a scholarship for her sophomore through senior years. It was that scholarship that allowed her to continue her education at MWSU. Her degree focus was in leisure management, but along the way, she fell in love with accounting. Too close to graduating to change majors, Deena took her remaining electives in accounting classes and decided that, after graduation, she would go on to get an accounting degree closer to home at the University of Nebraska- Omaha. During her time at MWSU, Deena experienced tremendous success both on and off the field. She is a 2-time All-American second baseman and a member of the 1982 MWSU National Championship softball team. In 2008, Deena was inducted into the MWSU Athletics Hall of Fame. The most important life-forming principle Deena learned at Missouri Western was that teamwork and hard work yield opportunity. She wholeheartedly believes that having a degree opened doors for her that led to a fruitful career. She created this scholarship in 2019 to award that same opportunity to future generations of hardworking MWSU student-athletes.
Nelle Blum Scholarship (Business)
Criteria:
- Declared Business and Economics majors
- Completed a minimum of 60 hours
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Nelle Blum was born in Humboldt, Kansas, and moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1920 from Lyndon, Kansas. A teacher for many years, Miss Blum taught at Central High School and was named Dean of the former St. Joseph Junior College in 1932. She served in that capacity for 26 years,
- Declared Business and Economics majors
- Completed a minimum of 60 hours
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Nelle Blum was born in Humboldt, Kansas, and moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1920 from Lyndon, Kansas. A teacher for many years, Miss Blum taught at Central High School and was named Dean of the former St. Joseph Junior College in 1932. She served in that capacity for 26 years,
Nelle Blum Scholarship (Education)
Criteria:
- Declared Education majors
- Completed a minimum of 60 hours
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Nelle Blum was born in Humboldt, Kansas, and moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1920 from Lyndon, Kansas. A teacher for many years, Miss Blum taught at Central High School and was named Dean of the former St. Joseph Junior College in 1932. She served in that capacity for 26 years, retiring in 1958.
- Declared Education majors
- Completed a minimum of 60 hours
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Nelle Blum was born in Humboldt, Kansas, and moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1920 from Lyndon, Kansas. A teacher for many years, Miss Blum taught at Central High School and was named Dean of the former St. Joseph Junior College in 1932. She served in that capacity for 26 years, retiring in 1958.
Nolen Morrison Memorial Student Fund
Criteria:
- This scholarship is used for unexpected and emergency expenses of students who cannot obtain financial aid
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This fund was established in memory of Nolen Morrison, former Vice President of Student Affairs.
- This scholarship is used for unexpected and emergency expenses of students who cannot obtain financial aid
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This fund was established in memory of Nolen Morrison, former Vice President of Student Affairs.
Northland Chamber of Commerce
Criteria:
- Scholarships for Kansas City Northland High School seniors who attend MWSU
- Funds for this match come out of 3682 Support to Students.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
In partnership with the Northland Chamber of Commerce, MWSU offers scholarships for Kansas City Northland High School seniors who attend MWSU.
- Scholarships for Kansas City Northland High School seniors who attend MWSU
- Funds for this match come out of 3682 Support to Students.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
In partnership with the Northland Chamber of Commerce, MWSU offers scholarships for Kansas City Northland High School seniors who attend MWSU.
Noyes Home Academic Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time undergraduate student (at least 12 hours) in good standing
- Must be a current or past resident of the Noyes Homes in St Joseph, Missouri
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2006 by an anonymous trust to assist students who are current or past residents of the Noyes Home in St. Joseph, MO.
- Full-time undergraduate student (at least 12 hours) in good standing
- Must be a current or past resident of the Noyes Homes in St Joseph, Missouri
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2006 by an anonymous trust to assist students who are current or past residents of the Noyes Home in St. Joseph, MO.
Opal Kearby Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be Bachelor's degree-seeking Liberal Arts students in good academic standing
- First preference is given to students who reside in the district of Missouri Western State University
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The estate of Opal Kearby established this scholarship after she passed.
- Must be Bachelor's degree-seeking Liberal Arts students in good academic standing
- First preference is given to students who reside in the district of Missouri Western State University
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The estate of Opal Kearby established this scholarship after she passed.
Opal LaValle Steward Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1993 by Norman H. Steward in honor of Opal LaVelle Steward.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 1993 by Norman H. Steward in honor of Opal LaVelle Steward.
Ovid Crouch Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Degree-seeking students who have declared a major within the field of Business and Economics
- Completed a minimum of 60 credit hours
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Crouch family.
- Degree-seeking students who have declared a major within the field of Business and Economics
- Completed a minimum of 60 credit hours
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the Crouch family.
Patricia A. and Harry J. Sauer Jr Endowed Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Engineering Technology major
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family of Harry Sauer, Jr. established this scholarship in honor of Patricia Ann and Harry J. Sauer, Jr. Harry attended St. Joseph Junior College from 1952 to 1954.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Engineering Technology major
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family of Harry Sauer, Jr. established this scholarship in honor of Patricia Ann and Harry J. Sauer, Jr. Harry attended St. Joseph Junior College from 1952 to 1954.
Patricia Simmons Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Basketball player
- Displayed satisfactory academic progress
- Financial need is a consideration
- A student starting his 5th year
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family of Patricia Simmons established this scholarship in her memory.
- Basketball player
- Displayed satisfactory academic progress
- Financial need is a consideration
- A student starting his 5th year
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family of Patricia Simmons established this scholarship in her memory.
Paul L. Block Theater Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must have a declared major in the Performing and Cinematic Arts
- Must have an overall 2.0 GPA and must maintain a 2.5 GPA in the major
- 1 reference letter is required from a recognized professional in the field of Performing and Cinematic Arts
- Consideration is given to students who are willing to participate as a performer or technician in at least one production each semester
- Financial need is a consideration unless the student is receiving other scholarships that provide a significant contribution to the payment of institutional fees
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Paul L Block was a member of the first graduating class of Missouri Western State College, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree. He went on to receive a Master's Degree in Theatre from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Block served in the 42nd Division of the Army in Italy during World War II. Block served for a period of time as Director of the Resident Theatre in Kansas City, MO. He was the owner and operator of Block's Super Discount Store.
- Must have a declared major in the Performing and Cinematic Arts
- Must have an overall 2.0 GPA and must maintain a 2.5 GPA in the major
- 1 reference letter is required from a recognized professional in the field of Performing and Cinematic Arts
- Consideration is given to students who are willing to participate as a performer or technician in at least one production each semester
- Financial need is a consideration unless the student is receiving other scholarships that provide a significant contribution to the payment of institutional fees
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Paul L Block was a member of the first graduating class of Missouri Western State College, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree. He went on to receive a Master's Degree in Theatre from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Block served in the 42nd Division of the Army in Italy during World War II. Block served for a period of time as Director of the Resident Theatre in Kansas City, MO. He was the owner and operator of Block's Super Discount Store.
Peggy Cravens Iffert Scholarship for Nursing
Criteria:
- Student must have an interest in pursuing a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
- Full-time students (minimum of 12 hours)
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Preference will be given to three-year diploma school graduate RN candidates with a two-year associate degree, or candidates who have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of college work
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Herbert C. Iffert and Peggy Iffert established this scholarship in 2000. Herb and Peggy were both long-time supporters and volunteers for Missouri Western. The Herb '35 and Peggy Iffert Award for Outstanding Service to the University was established in their name by the Alumni Association in 2007.
- Student must have an interest in pursuing a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
- Full-time students (minimum of 12 hours)
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Preference will be given to three-year diploma school graduate RN candidates with a two-year associate degree, or candidates who have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of college work
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Herbert C. Iffert and Peggy Iffert established this scholarship in 2000. Herb and Peggy were both long-time supporters and volunteers for Missouri Western. The Herb '35 and Peggy Iffert Award for Outstanding Service to the University was established in their name by the Alumni Association in 2007.
Peggy Iffert Biology Scholarship
Criteria:
- Biology major
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Herb and Peggy Iffert. Peggy was a retired registered nurse who attended St. Joseph Junior College. She was a member of the Alumni Board, Ambassadors, and one of MWSC's strongest supporters. The Alumni Association named the Herb '35 and Peggy Iffert Award for Outstanding Service to the University after the Ifferts and their service to the University.
- Biology major
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Herb and Peggy Iffert. Peggy was a retired registered nurse who attended St. Joseph Junior College. She was a member of the Alumni Board, Ambassadors, and one of MWSC's strongest supporters. The Alumni Association named the Herb '35 and Peggy Iffert Award for Outstanding Service to the University after the Ifferts and their service to the University.
Peggy Iffert Chemistry Scholarship
Criteria:
- Chemistry major
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Herb and Peggy Iffert. Peggy was a retired registered nurse who attended St. Joseph Junior College. She was a member of the Alumni Board, Ambassadors, and one of MWSC's strongest supporters. The Alumni Association named the Herb '35 and Peggy Iffert Award for Outstanding Service to the University after the Ifferts and their service to the University.
- Chemistry major
Fund type:
3rd Party Trust – These funds are supported by disbursements from trusts held by firms outside the MWSU Foundation. The disbursement frequency, timing, and amount vary from year to year. The MWSU Foundation holds and manages the disbursed funds on behalf of MWSU.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the estate of Herb and Peggy Iffert. Peggy was a retired registered nurse who attended St. Joseph Junior College. She was a member of the Alumni Board, Ambassadors, and one of MWSC's strongest supporters. The Alumni Association named the Herb '35 and Peggy Iffert Award for Outstanding Service to the University after the Ifferts and their service to the University.
Peggy Juda Re-Entry Scholarship
Criteria:
- Assists nontraditional students in obtaining books for classes
- Demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference is given to students who have no other resources available, such as scholarships
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
Support from the Juda family and the Thanksgiving Fund established this fund in 1995.
- Assists nontraditional students in obtaining books for classes
- Demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference is given to students who have no other resources available, such as scholarships
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
Support from the Juda family and the Thanksgiving Fund established this fund in 1995.
Pete O. Reiplinger Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a full-time student
- Entering Freshmen must have a minimum High School GPA of 2.5
- Current college students must have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference will be given to children of members of the St. Joseph Fire Department
- A one-page essay of interest is required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Pete O. Reiplinger, a 1934 graduate of St. Joseph Junior College, and his wife, Myrtle, provided an estate gift to establish this student scholarship. Pete's father served as a member of the St. Joseph Fire Department.
- Must be a full-time student
- Entering Freshmen must have a minimum High School GPA of 2.5
- Current college students must have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference will be given to children of members of the St. Joseph Fire Department
- A one-page essay of interest is required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Pete O. Reiplinger, a 1934 graduate of St. Joseph Junior College, and his wife, Myrtle, provided an estate gift to establish this student scholarship. Pete's father served as a member of the St. Joseph Fire Department.
Platte County Fair Queen
Criteria:
- Scholarship for the winner of the Platte County Fair Queen contest
- Funds for this scholarship come out of 3682 Support to Students.
- The award is a one-time scholarship of $1,000 ($500 per semester) to the winner. The scholarship will be available for up to a two-year period following their year of Queen service.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
MWSU offers scholarships to the queen contest winners of the Platte County Fair Queen Contest.
- Scholarship for the winner of the Platte County Fair Queen contest
- Funds for this scholarship come out of 3682 Support to Students.
- The award is a one-time scholarship of $1,000 ($500 per semester) to the winner. The scholarship will be available for up to a two-year period following their year of Queen service.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
MWSU offers scholarships to the queen contest winners of the Platte County Fair Queen Contest.
Prime Tanning Scholarship
Criteria:
- Chemistry major or other science areas
- Junior or Senior
- Students must have graduated in Northwest Missouri or Northeast Kansas
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was set up by Blueside Companies, Inc., now Prime Tanning, in 1990.
- Chemistry major or other science areas
- Junior or Senior
- Students must have graduated in Northwest Missouri or Northeast Kansas
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was set up by Blueside Companies, Inc., now Prime Tanning, in 1990.
Professor Edgar Little Memorial Chemistry Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student with good academic standing
- Junior or Senior (minimum of 60 credit hours)
- Declared Chemistry major
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Robert Keener '55 established this scholarship in memory of his former professor Edgar Little. Mr. Keener was born and raised in St. Joseph, MO, and was a nontraditional student, finishing school after the Korean War. Professor Little "took him under his wing" and influenced his decision to seek a career in petroleum engineering. Mr. Keener desires to memorialize his former professor by establishing this scholarship while providing financial assistance for students wishing to pursue a degree in Chemistry.
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student with good academic standing
- Junior or Senior (minimum of 60 credit hours)
- Declared Chemistry major
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Robert Keener '55 established this scholarship in memory of his former professor Edgar Little. Mr. Keener was born and raised in St. Joseph, MO, and was a nontraditional student, finishing school after the Korean War. Professor Little "took him under his wing" and influenced his decision to seek a career in petroleum engineering. Mr. Keener desires to memorialize his former professor by establishing this scholarship while providing financial assistance for students wishing to pursue a degree in Chemistry.
Psychology Chairpersons' Research Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student ( minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Declared Psychology major
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to qualify
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of a 3-credit-hour independent research course (PSY 450 or equivalent) during the semester for which the scholarship is awarded
- Must provide: 1) one two-page (limited to 500 words) statement of the proposed research and 2) a letter from the research supervisor attesting to the quality and feasibility of the proposed research (limited to 500 words)
- Consideration will be given based on the quality of research, demonstrated financial need, the candidate's academic and extracurricular record, and whether or not the research being conducted is for department honors
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Former Psychology professor Phillip Wann established this scholarship in 2014.
- Full-time student ( minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Declared Psychology major
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to qualify
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of a 3-credit-hour independent research course (PSY 450 or equivalent) during the semester for which the scholarship is awarded
- Must provide: 1) one two-page (limited to 500 words) statement of the proposed research and 2) a letter from the research supervisor attesting to the quality and feasibility of the proposed research (limited to 500 words)
- Consideration will be given based on the quality of research, demonstrated financial need, the candidate's academic and extracurricular record, and whether or not the research being conducted is for department honors
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Former Psychology professor Phillip Wann established this scholarship in 2014.
R. Dan Boulware Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must be enrolled in a degree program with an emphasis in Pre-Law or Legal Studies
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
In December 2012, R. Dan Boulware received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Missouri Western and was the winter Commencement speaker. As a way to honor Dan and his service to the University, friends, family, and community members gathered donations to name a scholarship in his honor. At the time of the scholarship, Dan was a managing partner of the St. Joseph office law firm, Polsinelli Shughart.
- Must be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must be enrolled in a degree program with an emphasis in Pre-Law or Legal Studies
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
In December 2012, R. Dan Boulware received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Missouri Western and was the winter Commencement speaker. As a way to honor Dan and his service to the University, friends, family, and community members gathered donations to name a scholarship in his honor. At the time of the scholarship, Dan was a managing partner of the St. Joseph office law firm, Polsinelli Shughart.
Randy Bever Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must be accepted into the Nursing program and classified as a junior, senior, or graduate-level student
- Submit a minimum of 2 references
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family of Randy Bever established this scholarship in his memory. Randy spent 30 years in the medical field as a combat medic, paramedic, emergency nurse, and flight nurse. He was a talented instructor and mentor to many. On August 26, 2011, Randy passed away as a result of a helicopter crash while transporting a patient.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must be accepted into the Nursing program and classified as a junior, senior, or graduate-level student
- Submit a minimum of 2 references
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The family of Randy Bever established this scholarship in his memory. Randy spent 30 years in the medical field as a combat medic, paramedic, emergency nurse, and flight nurse. He was a talented instructor and mentor to many. On August 26, 2011, Randy passed away as a result of a helicopter crash while transporting a patient.
Raymond Elliott Choral Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Any major participating in a choral group
- Must be active in a MWSC choral organization
- Preference given to vocal majors
- 3 references required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Raymond Elliott established this scholarship in honor of the St. Joseph Junior College choir that sounded a note of gladness to the St. Joseph Community during the Great Depression of the thirties and early forties.
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Any major participating in a choral group
- Must be active in a MWSC choral organization
- Preference given to vocal majors
- 3 references required
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Raymond Elliott established this scholarship in honor of the St. Joseph Junior College choir that sounded a note of gladness to the St. Joseph Community during the Great Depression of the thirties and early forties.
Rex C. DeShon Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- General scholarship fund for Missouri Western students
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Richard N. and Mignon G. DeShon in honor of Richard's father, Rex C. DeShon.
- General scholarship fund for Missouri Western students
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Richard N. and Mignon G. DeShon in honor of Richard's father, Rex C. DeShon.
Richard Lynn Sawyers Engineering Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be an Engineering student
- Must have a GPA of less than 3.0
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The estate of Richard Lynn Sawyers established this scholarship to enable the accomplishment of students majoring in Engineering.
- Must be an Engineering student
- Must have a GPA of less than 3.0
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The estate of Richard Lynn Sawyers established this scholarship to enable the accomplishment of students majoring in Engineering.
Riemer Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Junior, Senior, or Graduate level student
- Must be accepted into the Nursing program
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to qualify
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified applicants
- Scholarships are renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established on August 27, 2010, by the St. Joseph, Missouri Ecclesia.
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Junior, Senior, or Graduate level student
- Must be accepted into the Nursing program
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to qualify
- Financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified applicants
- Scholarships are renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established on August 27, 2010, by the St. Joseph, Missouri Ecclesia.
Rob Hicklin Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a football player, manager, filmer, trainer, or coaching staff member who still needs to complete their degree after exhausting their athletic eligibility for their education or graduate education
- Must exemplify or demonstrate a desire for success, dedication, leadership, commitment, humility, personal discipline, industry, character, and courage
- Player must prove academic achievement in overall cumulative GPA, athletic performance, and demonstrate professional promise in the chosen field
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Robin "Rob" Lee Hicklin served as Head Football Coach at Missouri Western State University from 1974-1985. He was named to the Missouri Western State University Hall of Fame in 2002. T
- Must be a football player, manager, filmer, trainer, or coaching staff member who still needs to complete their degree after exhausting their athletic eligibility for their education or graduate education
- Must exemplify or demonstrate a desire for success, dedication, leadership, commitment, humility, personal discipline, industry, character, and courage
- Player must prove academic achievement in overall cumulative GPA, athletic performance, and demonstrate professional promise in the chosen field
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Robin "Rob" Lee Hicklin served as Head Football Coach at Missouri Western State University from 1974-1985. He was named to the Missouri Western State University Hall of Fame in 2002. T
Robaska Family Scholarship in Memory of Catherine McAvoy Leddy
Criteria:
- Full-time undergraduate student
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Bachelor's degree-seeking Nursing major
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
P. Gordon and June Robaska and family established this scholarship in memory of Catherine McAvoy Leddy.
- Full-time undergraduate student
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Bachelor's degree-seeking Nursing major
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
P. Gordon and June Robaska and family established this scholarship in memory of Catherine McAvoy Leddy.
Robaska Family Scholarship in Memory of Thomas Patrick Leddy
Criteria:
- Full-time undergraduate student
- Bachelor's degree-seeking student in Accounting or Finance
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Thomas Patrick Leddy was an ITT Executive and began his career in the accounting field. P. Gordon and June Robaska and family established this scholarship in his honor in 2005.
- Full-time undergraduate student
- Bachelor's degree-seeking student in Accounting or Finance
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Thomas Patrick Leddy was an ITT Executive and began his career in the accounting field. P. Gordon and June Robaska and family established this scholarship in his honor in 2005.
Robert C. Ferguson Scholarship
Criteria:
This scholarship shall be available based on merit in performance to incoming student woodwind players. The scholarship shall pay for the applied music fees for as long as the recipient remains at MWSU, up to four years, subject to annual review by appropriate instrumental instructors and juries
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established in February 1979 by friends and family of Robert C. Ferguson upon his death.
This scholarship shall be available based on merit in performance to incoming student woodwind players. The scholarship shall pay for the applied music fees for as long as the recipient remains at MWSU, up to four years, subject to annual review by appropriate instrumental instructors and juries
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
This scholarship was established in February 1979 by friends and family of Robert C. Ferguson upon his death.
Robert D. Sharp Business Scholarship Endowment
Criteria:
- Accounting or Business majors
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mr. Robert Donald Sharp graduated from Missouri Western in 1974. He retired from the Accounting Department with the U.S. Department of Labor in Kansas City.
- Accounting or Business majors
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Mr. Robert Donald Sharp graduated from Missouri Western in 1974. He retired from the Accounting Department with the U.S. Department of Labor in Kansas City.
Robert Fraser Scholarship
Criteria:
- Declared Business-related major
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a cumulative 2.75 GPA
- Must be a graduate of a public high school in the greater St. Joseph, MO area
- Recipients shall be citizens of the United States
- Financial need may be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference shall be given to participants in varsity athletics
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Robert "Bob" Fraser.
- Declared Business-related major
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a cumulative 2.75 GPA
- Must be a graduate of a public high school in the greater St. Joseph, MO area
- Recipients shall be citizens of the United States
- Financial need may be the determining factor among qualified candidates
- Preference shall be given to participants in varsity athletics
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by Robert "Bob" Fraser.
Roberta & Louis Riemer Strings Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a Music major
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This fund was established in May 1979, as a tribute to Roberta Riemer upon her retirement after 25 years of service as a faculty member.
- Must be a Music major
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This fund was established in May 1979, as a tribute to Roberta Riemer upon her retirement after 25 years of service as a faculty member.
Rod & Anne Fletcher Single Parent Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a single parent of a child/children under the age of 18 years and living in the same household
- Must be a full-time student
- Completed at least 30 hours
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Rod and Anne Fletcher established this scholarship in 2004. Both Rod and Anne were very active in the St. Joseph community.
- Must be a single parent of a child/children under the age of 18 years and living in the same household
- Must be a full-time student
- Completed at least 30 hours
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Financial need is a consideration
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Rod and Anne Fletcher established this scholarship in 2004. Both Rod and Anne were very active in the St. Joseph community.
Rogers Percussion Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Music major with percussion performance emphasis
- Must have and maintain a 3.5 GPA or above
- Must display leadership in the Music department, specifically in the percussion area
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Long-time percussion faculty member Dennis Rogers and his wife, Susan, established this scholarship.
- Junior or Senior
- Music major with percussion performance emphasis
- Must have and maintain a 3.5 GPA or above
- Must display leadership in the Music department, specifically in the percussion area
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Long-time percussion faculty member Dennis Rogers and his wife, Susan, established this scholarship.
Rudolph and Sara Hofheimer Nursing Scholarship
Criteria:
- Nursing major
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of Rudolf and Sara Hofheimer for Nursing majors.
- Nursing major
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of Rudolf and Sara Hofheimer for Nursing majors.
Sally Juden Reed Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time graduate or undergraduate student (minimum of 12 hours) in good standing
- Incoming Freshmen must have an ACT score of at least 19 or a high school GPA of 3.0 or better
- Current students must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or above; recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to renew the scholarship
- Preference will be given to current or former residents of the Noyes Home for Children in St. Joseph, Missouri
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Louis Juden Reed and Ronald S. Reed Jr. established this scholarship in memory of their mother. Mrs. Reed was active in civic affairs and particularly interested in and informed about the field of social welfare.
- Full-time graduate or undergraduate student (minimum of 12 hours) in good standing
- Incoming Freshmen must have an ACT score of at least 19 or a high school GPA of 3.0 or better
- Current students must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or above; recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to renew the scholarship
- Preference will be given to current or former residents of the Noyes Home for Children in St. Joseph, Missouri
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Louis Juden Reed and Ronald S. Reed Jr. established this scholarship in memory of their mother. Mrs. Reed was active in civic affairs and particularly interested in and informed about the field of social welfare.
Sandra J. Stubblefield Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Junior or Senior
- Must be a student majoring in Convergent Journalism and Public Relations
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above
- Preference will be given to nontraditional students from the following northwest Missouri counties: Andrew, Atchison, Holt, and Nodaway
- Demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Sandra J. Stubblefield was a 1984 graduate of Missouri Western and a former professor in the Department of English. This scholarship was established in her memory by Stanley W. Stubblefield and family in 2010 to pay tribute to a woman who emphasized the value of higher education for individuals in all stages of life.
- Must be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Junior or Senior
- Must be a student majoring in Convergent Journalism and Public Relations
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above
- Preference will be given to nontraditional students from the following northwest Missouri counties: Andrew, Atchison, Holt, and Nodaway
- Demonstrated financial need shall be the determining factor among qualified candidates
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Sandra J. Stubblefield was a 1984 graduate of Missouri Western and a former professor in the Department of English. This scholarship was established in her memory by Stanley W. Stubblefield and family in 2010 to pay tribute to a woman who emphasized the value of higher education for individuals in all stages of life.
Sandra Jacobs Recognition Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a Convergent Journalism and Public Relations major or minor who has participated in departmental activities and completed at least 30 hours
- Must have a GPA above 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism established this scholarship in honor of Sandra Jacobs, long-time department secretary and Missouri Western BSE honors English graduate.
- Must be a Convergent Journalism and Public Relations major or minor who has participated in departmental activities and completed at least 30 hours
- Must have a GPA above 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism established this scholarship in honor of Sandra Jacobs, long-time department secretary and Missouri Western BSE honors English graduate.
Schmitz Family Memorial Scholarship (Education)
Criteria:
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Education major
- Preference is given to students intending to teach Math
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Leo and Mary Ann Schmitz, both graduates of St. Joseph Junior College, established this scholarship in 2000 in memory of their daughter, Anne Marie Schmitz, who passed away while attending Missouri Western as a Sophomore choir student.
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Education major
- Preference is given to students intending to teach Math
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Leo and Mary Ann Schmitz, both graduates of St. Joseph Junior College, established this scholarship in 2000 in memory of their daughter, Anne Marie Schmitz, who passed away while attending Missouri Western as a Sophomore choir student.
Schmitz Family Memorial Scholarship (Music Education)
Criteria:
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Music Education major
- Preference is given to Vocal Choir students
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Leo and Mary Ann Schmitz, both graduates of St. Joseph Junior College, established this scholarship in 2000 in memory of their daughter, Anne Marie Schmitz, who passed away while attending Missouri Western as a Sophomore choir student.
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Music Education major
- Preference is given to Vocal Choir students
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Leo and Mary Ann Schmitz, both graduates of St. Joseph Junior College, established this scholarship in 2000 in memory of their daughter, Anne Marie Schmitz, who passed away while attending Missouri Western as a Sophomore choir student.
Science Scholarship Fund
Criteria:
- Must have completed 1 semester at MWSU
- Defined goal and commitment
- Demonstrate potential, experience, and/or interest in the field of science
- Work experience, social activities, hobbies, etc, are also considerations
- Financial need is also a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
- Must have completed 1 semester at MWSU
- Defined goal and commitment
- Demonstrate potential, experience, and/or interest in the field of science
- Work experience, social activities, hobbies, etc, are also considerations
- Financial need is also a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Shawn P. Malone Chemistry Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Declared Chemistry major
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- First preference is given to students enrolled in the ROTC program, a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or an honorably discharged military veteran
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Shawn P. Malone started attending Missouri Western State College in the Fall of 1983 with his sights on a BS in Chemistry due to his interest in math and science. In his first year, he received a full-year scholarship from the Chemistry Department. One of the Chemistry professors, Dr. Len Archer, was a member of the National Guard, an officer, and a prominent supporter of the military's leadership programs. He convinced Shawn to join the ROTC program at Missouri Western as an opportunity to enhance his leadership abilities. Shawn went on to earn a 3-year ROTC scholarship, lead the ROTC cadets his Senior year, and later graduate and receive a commission as an officer in the US Army. Shawn entered active duty after graduation and went on to serve 11 years in numerous leadership positions. With his technical background and education, the Army sent Shawn to Cornell University to earn his Masters in Chemical Engineering. In his last assignment in the Army, Shawn served as an Assistant Chemistry Professor at the US Army's West Point Military Academy. Shawn resigned from the Army as a Major and joined GE Appliances, where he has held multiple positions of increasing responsibility in Supply Chain Operations over the last 20 years. Today Shawn is the Vice President of Sourcing at GE Appliances. Shawn credits his success to his technical background and training at Missouri Western as well as his ROTC and active duty leadership experiences. In that regard, Shawn wants to provide financial assistance to those pursuing similar opportunities at Missouri Western State University. Shawn established this scholarship in 2018.
- Full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in good academic standing
- Declared Chemistry major
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- First preference is given to students enrolled in the ROTC program, a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or an honorably discharged military veteran
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Shawn P. Malone started attending Missouri Western State College in the Fall of 1983 with his sights on a BS in Chemistry due to his interest in math and science. In his first year, he received a full-year scholarship from the Chemistry Department. One of the Chemistry professors, Dr. Len Archer, was a member of the National Guard, an officer, and a prominent supporter of the military's leadership programs. He convinced Shawn to join the ROTC program at Missouri Western as an opportunity to enhance his leadership abilities. Shawn went on to earn a 3-year ROTC scholarship, lead the ROTC cadets his Senior year, and later graduate and receive a commission as an officer in the US Army. Shawn entered active duty after graduation and went on to serve 11 years in numerous leadership positions. With his technical background and education, the Army sent Shawn to Cornell University to earn his Masters in Chemical Engineering. In his last assignment in the Army, Shawn served as an Assistant Chemistry Professor at the US Army's West Point Military Academy. Shawn resigned from the Army as a Major and joined GE Appliances, where he has held multiple positions of increasing responsibility in Supply Chain Operations over the last 20 years. Today Shawn is the Vice President of Sourcing at GE Appliances. Shawn credits his success to his technical background and training at Missouri Western as well as his ROTC and active duty leadership experiences. In that regard, Shawn wants to provide financial assistance to those pursuing similar opportunities at Missouri Western State University. Shawn established this scholarship in 2018.
Shirley Beck Education Scholarship
Criteria:
- Be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Be admitted into the Education Department
- Preference will be given, in the following order, to an applicant who: 1) is a graduate from East Buchanan High School, 2) is a nontraditional student, 3) is a declared Education major
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Shirley Beck Education Scholarship is given to an education major in honor of a woman who was compassionate about, cared for, and loved all children. Shirley began her college career at Emporia State Teachers' College (Emporia State University) upon graduating from high school in 1955. She left Emporia State upon meeting the love of her life, marrying, and having two daughters. When her girls were in elementary school, she was determined to get her Early Education college degree. She and her family were living in St. Joseph at the time, so she enrolled in Missouri Western State College (University). At the age of 33, Shirley was cheered on by family and friends as she crossed the stage to accept her BS - Education degree in 1971. Shirley went on to teach first grade in St. Joseph and then Kindergarten in Easton (East Buchanan School District). Although she taught for a short time only, her love of children continued throughout her entire life as she wanted only the best for all kids. A
- Be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Be admitted into the Education Department
- Preference will be given, in the following order, to an applicant who: 1) is a graduate from East Buchanan High School, 2) is a nontraditional student, 3) is a declared Education major
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Shirley Beck Education Scholarship is given to an education major in honor of a woman who was compassionate about, cared for, and loved all children. Shirley began her college career at Emporia State Teachers' College (Emporia State University) upon graduating from high school in 1955. She left Emporia State upon meeting the love of her life, marrying, and having two daughters. When her girls were in elementary school, she was determined to get her Early Education college degree. She and her family were living in St. Joseph at the time, so she enrolled in Missouri Western State College (University). At the age of 33, Shirley was cheered on by family and friends as she crossed the stage to accept her BS - Education degree in 1971. Shirley went on to teach first grade in St. Joseph and then Kindergarten in Easton (East Buchanan School District). Although she taught for a short time only, her love of children continued throughout her entire life as she wanted only the best for all kids. A
St. Joseph Community Chorus Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Music Major
- Preference is given to Music Education majors
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above
- Financial need is a consideration
- Students must be enrolled in applied voice lessons, participate in a major choral ensemble, and have a strong interest in choral music
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The St. Joseph Community Chorus, Inc. established this scholarship in 2010.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Music Major
- Preference is given to Music Education majors
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above
- Financial need is a consideration
- Students must be enrolled in applied voice lessons, participate in a major choral ensemble, and have a strong interest in choral music
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The St. Joseph Community Chorus, Inc. established this scholarship in 2010.
St. Joseph Eastside Rotary Club Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior (minimum of 30 credit hours)
- Nontraditional student
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Preference shall be given to applicants who have performed school and community service activities
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The St. Joseph Eastside Rotary Club was first proposed in the late 1970's by Rotarian and Missouri Western State College employee Steve Capelli. The purpose of the foundation was to provide scholarships to St. Joseph area students with financial need to attend Missouri Western State University. Eastside Rotary sees education as a means to accomplish one of the goals of Rotary - "Making dreams Real".
- Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior (minimum of 30 credit hours)
- Nontraditional student
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Preference shall be given to applicants who have performed school and community service activities
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
- Must apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The St. Joseph Eastside Rotary Club was first proposed in the late 1970's by Rotarian and Missouri Western State College employee Steve Capelli. The purpose of the foundation was to provide scholarships to St. Joseph area students with financial need to attend Missouri Western State University. Eastside Rotary sees education as a means to accomplish one of the goals of Rotary - "Making dreams Real".
Student Ambassador VIP Scholarships
Criteria:
- Scholarships for students working as Ambassadors with Admissions
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
- Scholarships for students working as Ambassadors with Admissions
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Susan Peterson Johnson String Improvement Scholarship
Criteria:
- Student must be enrolled in MUS346 fall and spring terms and must have earned an A in MUS346 in the fall term of the year of the award
- Orchestral strings music major in the appropriate level of applied music course for the instrument they play in the MWSU Orchestra, though a first-year student who is enrolled in the appropriate applied music course as a secondary rather than a major instrument is also eligible if the student declares an MWSC music major before the time of the spring concert
- The student must be judged to have played their string instrument in a quality fashion in the fall term orchestra concert by the MWSU Orchestra Director
- Judged by the department strings faculty to be the student who has demonstrated the greatest improvement in their instrumental playing from the time of the start of the fall term to the time that the award is presented
- MWSC students participating in the Saint Joseph Symphony are not eligible
- MWSC students are not eligible to receive the award more than once
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Established by Darell James Johnson in 2002 in honor of his wife, Susan Peterson Johnson, who was in the middle of the MWSC Musicianship sequence at the time of her death.
- Student must be enrolled in MUS346 fall and spring terms and must have earned an A in MUS346 in the fall term of the year of the award
- Orchestral strings music major in the appropriate level of applied music course for the instrument they play in the MWSU Orchestra, though a first-year student who is enrolled in the appropriate applied music course as a secondary rather than a major instrument is also eligible if the student declares an MWSC music major before the time of the spring concert
- The student must be judged to have played their string instrument in a quality fashion in the fall term orchestra concert by the MWSU Orchestra Director
- Judged by the department strings faculty to be the student who has demonstrated the greatest improvement in their instrumental playing from the time of the start of the fall term to the time that the award is presented
- MWSC students participating in the Saint Joseph Symphony are not eligible
- MWSC students are not eligible to receive the award more than once
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Established by Darell James Johnson in 2002 in honor of his wife, Susan Peterson Johnson, who was in the middle of the MWSC Musicianship sequence at the time of her death.
T. C. Kiekhaefer M.D. Health Care Career Scholarship
Criteria:
- Undergraduate or graduate students
- Should be interested in, and progressing toward a medically related field such as medicine, nursing, x-ray technology, chiropractic, etc.
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA 2 references (no relatives) are required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Kiekhaefer founded the MedClinic of St. Joseph and Savannah. He created many jobs in health care and mentored many young people aspiring to make a career of helping others. This scholarship was established by his family, friends, and community to honor him.
- Undergraduate or graduate students
- Should be interested in, and progressing toward a medically related field such as medicine, nursing, x-ray technology, chiropractic, etc.
- Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA 2 references (no relatives) are required
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dr. Kiekhaefer founded the MedClinic of St. Joseph and Savannah. He created many jobs in health care and mentored many young people aspiring to make a career of helping others. This scholarship was established by his family, friends, and community to honor him.
Ted Walkowiak Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must have and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Nell Walkowiak Morris went to school in St Joseph and to Platte Guard Business School, and named this scholarship after her brother, Ted Walkowiak, who helped her through business school.
- Must have and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0
- Financial need is a consideration
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Nell Walkowiak Morris went to school in St Joseph and to Platte Guard Business School, and named this scholarship after her brother, Ted Walkowiak, who helped her through business school.
Ted Walkowiak Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must have a 2.5 GPA
- Minimum 20 ACT Score
- Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Education with a Social Science Concentration
- Financial need is a consideration
- 1 reference required from the Education department professor
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Nell Walkowiak Morris went to school in St Joseph and to Platte Guard Business School, and named this scholarship after her brother, Ted Walkowiak, who helped her through business school.
- Must have a 2.5 GPA
- Minimum 20 ACT Score
- Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Education with a Social Science Concentration
- Financial need is a consideration
- 1 reference required from the Education department professor
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Nell Walkowiak Morris went to school in St Joseph and to Platte Guard Business School, and named this scholarship after her brother, Ted Walkowiak, who helped her through business school.
Thad and Jeannetta Danford Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must be classified as a nontraditional student
- Junior or Senior
- Business or Education major
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dan and Chris Danford and Sally Danford established this scholarship in March 2012 in honor of Dan's parents.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must be classified as a nontraditional student
- Junior or Senior
- Business or Education major
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
Dan and Chris Danford and Sally Danford established this scholarship in March 2012 in honor of Dan's parents.
The Beavers Heavy Construction Scholarship
Criteria:
- The recipient must be a United States citizen
- Must be a full-time upper-class or graduate student majoring in Engineering Technology directly applicable to the heavy construction industry, or, in special circumstances, a graduate student pursuing no higher than a Master's degree
- The recipient should have a professional goal of achieving a career in the heavy construction industry as established by one or more of the following: a) enrollment in a related curriculum b) commitment to pursue part-time or summer employment in the heavy construction industry while attending school, c) a written paper outlining the recipient's reasons for choosing a career in the heavy construction industry
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Beavers Heavy Construction Scholarship was established by the Trustees of the Beavers Charitable Trust in June 2008. Beavers, Inc (Beavers). The purpose of the Beavers is to promote goodwill within the heavy engineering industry; to give recognition to those who have demonstrated skills, responsibility, and integrity; and to encourage and support entry of promising young individuals into heavy engineering construction.
- The recipient must be a United States citizen
- Must be a full-time upper-class or graduate student majoring in Engineering Technology directly applicable to the heavy construction industry, or, in special circumstances, a graduate student pursuing no higher than a Master's degree
- The recipient should have a professional goal of achieving a career in the heavy construction industry as established by one or more of the following: a) enrollment in a related curriculum b) commitment to pursue part-time or summer employment in the heavy construction industry while attending school, c) a written paper outlining the recipient's reasons for choosing a career in the heavy construction industry
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Beavers Heavy Construction Scholarship was established by the Trustees of the Beavers Charitable Trust in June 2008. Beavers, Inc (Beavers). The purpose of the Beavers is to promote goodwill within the heavy engineering industry; to give recognition to those who have demonstrated skills, responsibility, and integrity; and to encourage and support entry of promising young individuals into heavy engineering construction.
The Schmidt Foundation Marketing and Leadership Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
- Must be pursuing a degree in Marketing or Business, with a preference for Marketing
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Preference is given to students from Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas
- Employees of Eagle Radio and their children are ineligible
- Financial need is not a consideration
- Upon acceptance of this scholarship, recipients will meet each semester with representatives of The Schmidt Foundation and MWSU for networking and mentoring opportunities. This meeting will be coordinated between the Craig School of Business and the Schmidt Foundation.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Bob and Pat Schmidt, founders of The Schmidt Foundation, were determined to contribute to the success and well-being of the communities they served. They believed that if you give back to your community, it begins a chain reaction of good and creates a place where we can all grow and thrive.
- Must be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
- Must be pursuing a degree in Marketing or Business, with a preference for Marketing
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
- Preference is given to students from Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas
- Employees of Eagle Radio and their children are ineligible
- Financial need is not a consideration
- Upon acceptance of this scholarship, recipients will meet each semester with representatives of The Schmidt Foundation and MWSU for networking and mentoring opportunities. This meeting will be coordinated between the Craig School of Business and the Schmidt Foundation.
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Bob and Pat Schmidt, founders of The Schmidt Foundation, were determined to contribute to the success and well-being of the communities they served. They believed that if you give back to your community, it begins a chain reaction of good and creates a place where we can all grow and thrive.
Thevenot Legacy Business Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Be a declared major in the Craig School of Business
- Apply through the University’s general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Martial Thevenot is a recipient of the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Craig School of Business. Martial gives himself to the community personally and through Team Perka, which he has established and grown.
- Must be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Be a declared major in the Craig School of Business
- Apply through the University’s general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Martial Thevenot is a recipient of the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Craig School of Business. Martial gives himself to the community personally and through Team Perka, which he has established and grown.
Thomas Farthing Graduate Scholarship
Criteria:
- Merit-based graduate scholarship available to students admitted into Missouri Western's Graduate Program
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Dorothy Baldwin Trust established this scholarship in honor of Mrs. Baldwin's father. Dorothy was a 1917 graduate of St. Joseph Junior College.
- Merit-based graduate scholarship available to students admitted into Missouri Western's Graduate Program
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Dorothy Baldwin Trust established this scholarship in honor of Mrs. Baldwin's father. Dorothy was a 1917 graduate of St. Joseph Junior College.
Thomas Thies Baseball Scholarship
Criteria:
- A student who participates in baseball with a GPA of 2.5
- 1 letter of recommendation is required from the athletic director, baseball coach, and faculty member.
- Financial need is a consideration, or the student does not qualify for any other scholarships or aid
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Thomas Thies Baseball Scholarship was established in August 1993 by Ms. Judy Roberts to assist students who participate in baseball.
- A student who participates in baseball with a GPA of 2.5
- 1 letter of recommendation is required from the athletic director, baseball coach, and faculty member.
- Financial need is a consideration, or the student does not qualify for any other scholarships or aid
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Thomas Thies Baseball Scholarship was established in August 1993 by Ms. Judy Roberts to assist students who participate in baseball.
Tim Hoskins Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Be a declared Social Work major
- Preference will be given, in the following order, to an applicant who: 1) is a student-athlete from Park Hill South District, 2) graduated from Park Hill South District, 3) is a student-athlete (""student-athlete"" is defined as a student who played a competitive sport in the high school level or is currently a member of a sanctioned MWSU sport)
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Tim Hoskins Memorial Scholarship was initiated by Captain Keith Hoskins in memory of his brother, Timothy L. Hoskins, who passed away in January 2011. Keith was inspired by his brother's love for helping others and both men's appreciation for the help they received. Both Tim and Keith came to Missouri Western (6 years apart) on full-ride scholarships as wide receivers for the Griffon football team. Keith graduated in 1988 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from MWSU. Keith joined the U.S. Navy, completed Aviation Officer Candidate School, and was designated a naval aviator in 1992, joining the elite team of Demonstration Pilot "Blue Angels" in 1999. He spent 27 years serving our country. Tim spent 3.5 years at MWSU, then moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where he completed his B.S. in Business in 1981.
- Be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) student in good academic standing
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Be a declared Social Work major
- Preference will be given, in the following order, to an applicant who: 1) is a student-athlete from Park Hill South District, 2) graduated from Park Hill South District, 3) is a student-athlete (""student-athlete"" is defined as a student who played a competitive sport in the high school level or is currently a member of a sanctioned MWSU sport)
- Financial need shall be a determining factor among qualified candidates
- Apply through the University's general scholarship application process by the advertised deadline
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Tim Hoskins Memorial Scholarship was initiated by Captain Keith Hoskins in memory of his brother, Timothy L. Hoskins, who passed away in January 2011. Keith was inspired by his brother's love for helping others and both men's appreciation for the help they received. Both Tim and Keith came to Missouri Western (6 years apart) on full-ride scholarships as wide receivers for the Griffon football team. Keith graduated in 1988 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from MWSU. Keith joined the U.S. Navy, completed Aviation Officer Candidate School, and was designated a naval aviator in 1992, joining the elite team of Demonstration Pilot "Blue Angels" in 1999. He spent 27 years serving our country. Tim spent 3.5 years at MWSU, then moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where he completed his B.S. in Business in 1981.
Trygve and Mildred Rydberg Elementary Education Scholarship
Criteria:
- Elementary Education Major
- Financial need is a determining factor
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was made available through the Rydberg Family Trust to assist financially disadvantaged students majoring in elementary education.
- Elementary Education Major
- Financial need is a determining factor
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was made available through the Rydberg Family Trust to assist financially disadvantaged students majoring in elementary education.
Trygve and Mildred Rydberg Music Education Scholarship
Criteria:
- Music Education Major
- Financial need shall be a determining factor
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was created by the Trygve M. Rydberg and Mildred K. Rydberg Trust to assist students in financial need.
This is an endowed scholarship
- Music Education Major
- Financial need shall be a determining factor
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was created by the Trygve M. Rydberg and Mildred K. Rydberg Trust to assist students in financial need.
This is an endowed scholarship
V. Fran Quammen Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Student(s) must be majoring in Communication
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by memorial gifts in memory of V. Fran Quammen, a former instructor of speech at MWSU, after her passing.
- Student(s) must be majoring in Communication
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by memorial gifts in memory of V. Fran Quammen, a former instructor of speech at MWSU, after her passing.
Vocal Music Program Scholarship
Criteria:
- Declared Music major with a concentration in Voice
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The A. W. Warren Trust provides grants for this scholarship to assist Vocal Music students.
- Declared Music major with a concentration in Voice
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The A. W. Warren Trust provides grants for this scholarship to assist Vocal Music students.
Waldren Family Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time (at least 12 hours) undergraduate student
- Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above, and must have a 2.5 GPA to maintain the scholarship for the second semester
- First preference is given to a student-athlete (preferably a football player) majoring in Business, Accounting, or Finance. If no student-athlete qualifies, then preference shall be given to a student majoring in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
- Second preference to a student from the KC metropolitan area, with special preference given to graduates from Hickman Mills High School or Grandview High School
- 2 references are required
- Financial need shall be the determining factor for qualified candidates
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Jamie M. Waldren established this scholarship in 2005 in memory of Joan Banks-Waldren.
- Full-time (at least 12 hours) undergraduate student
- Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above, and must have a 2.5 GPA to maintain the scholarship for the second semester
- First preference is given to a student-athlete (preferably a football player) majoring in Business, Accounting, or Finance. If no student-athlete qualifies, then preference shall be given to a student majoring in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
- Second preference to a student from the KC metropolitan area, with special preference given to graduates from Hickman Mills High School or Grandview High School
- 2 references are required
- Financial need shall be the determining factor for qualified candidates
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Jamie M. Waldren established this scholarship in 2005 in memory of Joan Banks-Waldren.
Wilfred and Mary Kisker Scholarship
Criteria:
- Nontraditional degree-seeking students
- Completed at least 12 hours
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or above
- Must demonstrate financial need
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Kisker family established this scholarship to assist nontraditional degree-seeking students.
- Nontraditional degree-seeking students
- Completed at least 12 hours
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or above
- Must demonstrate financial need
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
The Kisker family established this scholarship to assist nontraditional degree-seeking students.
William C. Vincent Family Endowed Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- First preference is given to graduates of Central High School in St. Joseph, MO, who are majoring in business
- Second preference is given to graduates of Central High School in St. Joseph, MO, majoring in any field of study
- Third preference is to a student who graduated from any high school in the St. Joseph School District and is majoring in any field of study
- Renewable for up to a total of four years if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and is making satisfactory progress toward a degree
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Mr. Edward Vincent established this scholarship in honor of his parents, William C. and Cleota M. Vincent. Mr. Vincent graduated from Central High School in 1937, St. Joseph Junior College in 1939, and then received his B.S.B.A. from the University of Missouri.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- First preference is given to graduates of Central High School in St. Joseph, MO, who are majoring in business
- Second preference is given to graduates of Central High School in St. Joseph, MO, majoring in any field of study
- Third preference is to a student who graduated from any high school in the St. Joseph School District and is majoring in any field of study
- Renewable for up to a total of four years if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and is making satisfactory progress toward a degree
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
Mr. Edward Vincent established this scholarship in honor of his parents, William C. and Cleota M. Vincent. Mr. Vincent graduated from Central High School in 1937, St. Joseph Junior College in 1939, and then received his B.S.B.A. from the University of Missouri.
William H. Strop Pre-Law Scholarship
Criteria:
- Junior or Senior
- Must have a GPA of 3.0
- Must plan to attend law school at the University of Missouri School of Law, Columbia, MO
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
William H. Strop was a practicing attorney in St. Joseph, Missouri. He graduated from and served as president of the University of Missouri School of Law at Columbia, Missouri, in the year 1962. Mr. Strop is the third-generation attorney on his father's side and sixth-generation attorney on his mother's side to practice law in St. Joseph, Missouri.
- Junior or Senior
- Must have a GPA of 3.0
- Must plan to attend law school at the University of Missouri School of Law, Columbia, MO
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
William H. Strop was a practicing attorney in St. Joseph, Missouri. He graduated from and served as president of the University of Missouri School of Law at Columbia, Missouri, in the year 1962. Mr. Strop is the third-generation attorney on his father's side and sixth-generation attorney on his mother's side to practice law in St. Joseph, Missouri.
William Roesle Memorial Scholarship Fund
Criteria:
- Chemistry major
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This fund was established by Mrs. Betsy Roesle and family in April 1979 in memory of William Roesle, a MWSC student, who was killed in a bicycle accident.
- Chemistry major
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This fund was established by Mrs. Betsy Roesle and family in April 1979 in memory of William Roesle, a MWSC student, who was killed in a bicycle accident.
William Wright Endowment for Student Scholarships
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must be majoring in Art, Music, Theatre, Cinema, or Dance
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
William "Bill" G. Wright established this scholarship in 2013, making Missouri Western a beneficiary of his estate. Bill Wright was very instrumental in establishing the Missouri Western Arts Society and was active in several arts programs and organizations in the St. Joseph and Kansas City area until his passing in 2018.
- Full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in good standing
- Must be majoring in Art, Music, Theatre, Cinema, or Dance
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
William "Bill" G. Wright established this scholarship in 2013, making Missouri Western a beneficiary of his estate. Bill Wright was very instrumental in establishing the Missouri Western Arts Society and was active in several arts programs and organizations in the St. Joseph and Kansas City area until his passing in 2018.
Willis H. McCann Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time student (minimum 12 hours)
- First or second-semester Senior
- Psychology major
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in major)
- The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need and personal and vocational aspirations
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This scholarship fund was established in July, 1982 by Charles H. McCann and Rev. John H. McCann in honor of their father's achievement and contribution to the field of psychology. Dr. Willis H. McCann retired as chair of the psychology department in 1977.
- Full-time student (minimum 12 hours)
- First or second-semester Senior
- Psychology major
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in major)
- The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need and personal and vocational aspirations
Fund type:
Endowed/Restricted – These funds are related endowed and restricted funds that are combined and act as one fund to provide additional flexibility regarding the available fund balance.
Background:
This scholarship fund was established in July, 1982 by Charles H. McCann and Rev. John H. McCann in honor of their father's achievement and contribution to the field of psychology. Dr. Willis H. McCann retired as chair of the psychology department in 1977.
Workforce Development Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a student in good academic standing
- Be enrolled in a two- or four-year degree, specialized credential, or certificate program delivered directly by MWSU that entails the use of the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology. At the time of this writing, this includes all students pursuing Construction Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Cybersecurity. If, in the future, other programs entail students' use of the Houlne Center, those students will also become eligible.
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The donor founded an asphalt paving company in St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1969. Today, the donor is a leading rail and heavy/highway contractor with locations across North America, operating through a network of regional and project offices with more than 2,700 employees.
- Must be a student in good academic standing
- Be enrolled in a two- or four-year degree, specialized credential, or certificate program delivered directly by MWSU that entails the use of the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology. At the time of this writing, this includes all students pursuing Construction Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Cybersecurity. If, in the future, other programs entail students' use of the Houlne Center, those students will also become eligible.
- The scholarship is renewable if the above eligibility requirements are met
Fund type:
Restricted – These funds are available for immediate use, and any portion of the total amount may be used, provided the funding remains available. These funds may not have a recurring income source. Unless additional donations are received, the restricted funds will be exhausted and cease to exist.
Background:
The donor founded an asphalt paving company in St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1969. Today, the donor is a leading rail and heavy/highway contractor with locations across North America, operating through a network of regional and project offices with more than 2,700 employees.
Zac Nothhouse Memorial Science Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be an incoming Freshman and a graduate of Savannah High School
- Have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5
- The top 10% of the graduating class will be excluded
- Preference is given to Computer Science majors, then to applicants who are going into the medical profession
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the family and friends in memory of Zachariah "Zac" Nothhouse in 1999.
- Must be an incoming Freshman and a graduate of Savannah High School
- Have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5
- The top 10% of the graduating class will be excluded
- Preference is given to Computer Science majors, then to applicants who are going into the medical profession
Fund type:
Endowed – These funds are perpetual in nature, and the amounts provided are a percentage of the total endowed fund balance as of 12/31 of the prior year. The distribution amount is determined annually by the MWSU Foundation Board.
Background:
This scholarship was established by the family and friends in memory of Zachariah "Zac" Nothhouse in 1999.