Northwest Missouri State University Scholarships for International Students: A Comprehensive Guide
Northwest Missouri State University extends a variety of scholarship opportunities to international students, recognizing their academic achievements and potential contributions to the university community. These scholarships aim to alleviate the financial burden of higher education, making it more accessible for students from around the globe.
Admission-Based Freshman Scholarships
Northwest Missouri State University offers automatic scholarships to first-time students based on their academic performance. These scholarships are awarded upon application to Northwest, with no separate application required.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for admission-based scholarships, international students must apply by May 1. The initial award criteria are based on GPA and standardized test scores (ACT or SAT). Students can find their potential scholarship amount by locating their GPA range and matching it with their ACT or SAT score range on the scholarship grid. Higher GPA and test scores generally correspond to higher award tiers.
Automatic Consideration
These scholarships are automatically considered when international students apply for admission, based on the information provided in their application.
Northwest International Achievement Scholarship (NIAS) [UG]
The Northwest International Achievement Scholarship (NIAS) aims to bridge the gap between in-state and out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate international students.
Read also: Northwest Missouri State University Fees
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NIAS, international students must be new transfer students with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA in at least 24 hours of transferable credit. This scholarship is automatically applied to the student's account upon meeting the requirements.
CS/IS International Graduate Achievement Scholarship [G]
The CS/IS International Graduate Achievement Scholarship is a one-time award of $500 towards the first semester tuition for graduate students in the School of Computer Science and Information Systems.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement and meet the requirements for full admission to an on-campus graduate program in the School of Computer Science and Information Systems. The scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students.
Northwest Foundation and Major-Specific Scholarships
In addition to automatic scholarships, Northwest offers a range of scholarships funded by the Northwest Foundation, individual departments, and private donors. To be considered for these scholarships, students are encouraged to complete the Standard Scholarship Application each year.
Northwest Standard Scholarship Application
The Standard Scholarship Application serves as a gateway to numerous scholarships across various disciplines. Students must apply for admission before January and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than January to be considered.
Read also: Affording NNU: A Guide
Examples of Major-Specific Scholarships
The university has a number of major-specific scholarships. Here are some examples:
- Accounting Scholarships: Several scholarships are available for students majoring in accounting, with varying criteria such as GPA, class standing, and involvement in related organizations.
- Agriculture Scholarships: Scholarships are available for students majoring in agriculture, with preferences given to students from specific high schools or counties.
- Education Scholarships: A wide array of scholarships are earmarked for education majors, considering factors like GPA, residency, and commitment to teaching.
- Music Scholarships: Music majors, both vocal and instrumental, can find scholarships tailored to their field, often requiring participation in performance groups.
- Business Scholarships: Students in the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business have access to scholarships considering their major, GPA, and leadership potential.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities: Specific Examples
- Dean E. Gingrich & Jean D. Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time student with a declared major in Agriculture, with preference given to students who attended high school in Nodaway or Gentry counties in Missouri.
- Dee Ann Brown Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a vocal music major, with first preference given to a tenor.
- Delores M. Brown Scholarship: Awarded to a senior Pi Omega Pi member, business education majors and graduate students pursuing a master's program in business education or instructional technology who are current or former Pi Omega Pi members.
- Dr. Harold and Mrs. Doris Boucher Scholarship: Recipient shall be a junior or senior Elementary Education major with preference given to a student involved with a fraternity or sorority.
- E. K. and Julia Marie Graham Scholarship: Applicant must be a student who is majoring in accounting.
- Ed and Jo Harris Instrumental Music Scholarship: Eligible applicants must be a Northwest sophomore or junior instrumental music major, with the award being used during his/her junior or senior year.
- Elaine Heckman Scholarship: Must be a member of Northwest Agronomy Club for one trimester and have a 2.25 GPA.
- Ernest and Ruthine Hickman Scholarship: Recipient shall be a graduate of a high school in the Missouri counties of Nodaway, Gentry or Worth and shall be enrolled full-time as a sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum 3.25 GPA and a major declared within the School of Professional Education.
- Eunice Pershing Scholarship: Recipient shall be an entering freshman enrolled in at least 12 hours.
- Florence and Milford Henry Scholarship: Recipient shall have declared a major in Nursing or Pre-Nursing.
- Gene and Shirley Bedwell Education Scholarship: Recipients shall be a junior or senior, having completed at least one semester at Northwest, and shall maintain enrollment to be considered full-time students.
- George and Hazel Lyon Scholarship: Recipients shall have a GPA of 2.25. Must be an agricultural education major.
- Gerald and Janice Wolf Vocal Music Scholarship: Recipient shall be enrolled full-time as a sophomore, junior or senior vocal or instrumental music major with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Goldie R. Brown Scholarship: Recipient shall be a black student enrolled full-time with a declared major within the School of Education.
- Helen Graves Scholarship: Must have at least sophomore status and a declared major of Elementary or Middle School Education.
- Herbert and Melba Schwieder Scholarship: Recipient shall maintain enrollment to be considered as full-time students. He/she shall be a graduate of a Missouri Platte County high school and shall be an education major.
- James H. Johnson Physical Education Scholarship: The recipient shall have declared a degree and major to pursue studies in the teaching of Physical Education. If such a recipient is not available in any given year, then the scholarship could be awarded to a Recreation major.
- James S. and Gladys A. Wood Vocal Music Scholarship: The recipient shall maintain enrollment to be considered a full time student by the University. Recipient shall maintain enrollment in at least 12 hours for the fall and spring trimesters.
- Jerry and Carol Dunn Vocal Music Scholarship: Applicants must have declared an academic major in the area of vocal music, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50, and show financial need.
- Jim and Maryellen Zweifel Education Scholarship: Education major with minimum sophomore status, 3.00 GPA, and committed to becoming a teacher.
- John and Verla Carmichael Agriculture Scholarship: Awarded to an entering freshman that has declared a major in any of the disciplines available from the School of Agricultural Sciences. Recipient must be considered a full-time student.
- Josephine Gordon Scholarship: Recipient shall have declared a major in Elementary, Middle School or Special Education with preference to Missouri residents.
- Juanita M. Casebolt Scholarship: National Average for that particular exam. Recipient shall maintain a GPA of 3.50, have declared an academic major in the area of Elementary Education, and show financial need.
- K.C. Club Scholarship: Recipients shall be entering freshmen of any ethnic minority.
- Ken and Betty Martin Athletic Scholarship: Recipient shall be a full-time student-athlete with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- L.R. and Alyce Roewe Scholarship: Recipient shall have declared a major within the field of Elementary Education and maintain a 3.00 or higher overall GPA in major and education courses.
- Larry and Donna Heckman Scholarship: Awarded to either an incoming freshman or continuing music student who desires to participate in the jazz program at Northwest. Individuals must declare either a major or minor in music and must maintain full-time enrollment at Northwest.
- Lela Mae Maupin Scholarship: Recipients shall be classified as seniors and shall be considered full-time students.
- Linda Waddle Scholarship: Recipient shall be a student athlete enrolled full-time with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Lois Vohland Theatre Scholarship: Recipient shall be classified as a full-time student shall have declared a major in Speech/Theatre Education, and must maintain a GPA of 3.0. If no applicant qualifies, then the award shall be given to a Speech Communication major.
- Margaret H. Stockwell Scholarship: Given to a student who has contributed significantly to KZLX/KXCV/KRNW. Recipient shall be an entering freshman and considered a full-time student.
- Marie Sherer CenturyLink Scholarship: Recipient shall reside within a CenturyLink local telephone service area.
- Maxine Ellett Scholarship: Recipients shall be graduates of the public school systems of Scotland and/or Schuyler Counties in Missouri, be in need of financial aid, and shall be an entering freshman.
- Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business Freshman Scholarship: Awarded to a first-time freshman majoring in one of the areas in the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business (accounting, advertising, economics, finance, international business, management, marketing).
- Michael L. Faust Accounting Scholarship: Recipient shall be classified as a University sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 2.50.
- Michael Zirfas Memorial Scholarship: Available for students with a major in Psychology or Sociology who have junior or senior standing and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
- Mildred Bennett Vocal Music Scholarship: Awarded to a vocal music major, pursuing either a Bachelor of Science in Education or a Bachelor of Arts degree, to be used during their junior or senior year.
- Missouri Saving for Tuition (MOST) Program Scholarship: Northwest offers a $500 scholarship to first-time freshmen students whose families have established an account in the student's name in the Missouri Saving for Tuition (MOST) Program.
- Northwest Missouri State University Athlete Scholarship: Recipient shall be a Northwest Missouri State University athlete who has not yet completed his/her degree but has used all of his/her athletic eligibility.
- Paul and Helen Cram Scholarship: Two Elementary Education majors will be selected annually.
- Paul and Pat Ewers Scholarship: Recipient shall be a resident of Iowa, Kansas or Nebraska, classified as a sophomore, junior or senior enrolled full-time with a declared major within the School of Education.
- President's Scholarship: The student must be a first-time freshmen who has completed the FAFSA and all verification documents by Feb. 1 priority filing date. The student must also be Pell Grant eligible.
- Robert W. Bush Scholarship: Available to all majors enrolled in at least nine credit hours per trimester showing progress toward completion of degree requirements.
- Ronald and Marcia Cook Finance Award: Any junior or senior finance major who has a 3.00 GPA may apply for the Cook Finance Award.
- Ruth and Don Foster Scholarship: This scholarship will be presented to students with a major in Accounting, Marketing, or Finance.
- Scotland and Schuyler County Alumni Scholarship: Recipients shall be graduates of the public school systems of Scotland and/or Schuyler Counties in Missouri, be in need of financial aid, and shall be an entering freshman.
- Steve and Janet Lambert Scholarship: Recipient shall be an outstanding junior enrolled full-time with an interest in pursuing a career as a lawyer.
- The Gary Bening Memorial Scholarship: Recipients shall be graduates of Worth County High School in Grant City, Missouri and maintain full-time enrollment at Northwest.
- Thomas H. Gaunt Scholarship: Recipient shall be a full-time undergraduate student, however part-time students enrolled in at least six hours may be considered. Armed Forces (discharged, active or reservist members) and shall have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Thomas J. and Charlotte J. Brown Scholarship: The scholarship shall be awarded to a full time international student who exemplifies positive contributions to Northwest through campus involvement, solid academic performance and leadership.
- Virginia E. Powell Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a senior Pi Omega Pi member, business education majors and graduate students pursuing a master's program in business education or instructional technology who are current or former Pi Omega Pi members.
Other Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities
Beyond Northwest's internal scholarships, international students can explore external funding options to support their education.
Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) provides scholarships to American undergraduates participating in study abroad programs for four weeks or more, adding academic credit towards degree completion. The application deadline is January 10.
International Fellowships
The Fellowships Office assists high-achieving students in identifying and applying for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships. Eligibility criteria vary for each award.
ISA: Funding Your Program
ISA (International Studies Abroad) offers various resources for funding study abroad programs, including host university scholarships.
Read also: Learn about NSSEO
Host University Scholarships
Many of ISA's host university partners offer scholarships to ISA students. These scholarships vary in terms of award amount, eligibility, deadline dates, and refund method.
Outside Scholarships & Financial Resources
Numerous external organizations provide scholarships and financial resources for international students.
- FastWeb: A platform for searching college scholarships based on students' interests and educational goals.
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF): The nation's leading Hispanic scholarship organization, providing scholarships and educational outreach support to the Hispanic community.
- Benjamin Franklin Travel Grant: A travel grant for students enrolled in an American University to discover France. It is open to sophomore, junior & senior students who are enrolled in a double major including one major in French and one major in another discipline.
- Bridging Scholarships: Scholarships for American undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs in Japan.
- International Scholarship Opportunities: A resource for students seeking financial aid, college scholarships, and international scholarships for studying abroad.
- GO! Overseas: Scholarships for students participating in study abroad programs, awarded based on creativity and analytical thinking.
- Foundation for Global Scholars: Scholarships to help students obtain international experience in the Asia Pacific region.
- IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding: A funding resource for finding study abroad funding information by country or subject.
- Rotary Global Grants: Grants supporting large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotaryâs areas of focus.
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): Scholarships for highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students for study abroad in Germany.
- Gilman Scholarships: Awards for undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grant funding to participate in study and/or intern abroad programs worldwide.
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships: Scholarships for U.S. and Canadian undergraduate and graduate students to do research at a public Swiss university or research institute.
- British Council: Funding and scholarship information for study in the United Kingdom.
- BUTEX North American Scholarships: Scholarships awarded each year to currently registered students at US universities who will study abroad at a BUTEX member institution in the UK.
- Fund for Education Abroad: Scholarships offered up to $5,000 per semester for study abroad programs.
- Fund for International Service Learning: Scholarships for students enrolled in an international service-learning program.
- Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship: A scholarship awarded each year to currently registered students at US universities who will study abroad for at least one semester at a AASAP/UK member institution.
Financial Assistance and Important Considerations
The Department of Homeland Security mandates that Northwest Missouri State University verify that international students have sufficient funding to cover tuition, housing, transportation, and other expenses. The university's sources of financial assistance for international students are expanding, with academic-based scholarships available for students with strong academic backgrounds and exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT.
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