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Scholarships

Scholarship and Award Programs

  • The following scholarships require satisfactory academic progress for renewal
  • For students submitting a SAT score, WWU only considers the critical reading and math components to determine eligibility

LEAD Program

$5,000 Residential, $2,500 Commuter

This award is automatically available to first time WWU students. An annual accumulation of 45 points (resident) or 28 points (commuter) is required for renewal. For more information about the LEAD award, visit WilliamWoods.edu/LEAD.

Academic Excellence

$5,000

Automatically awarded to those who have an ACT of 30 or SAT of 1330+ or who are ranked in the top 5% of class.

$4,000

Automatically awarded to those who have an ACT of 28-29 or SAT of 1250-1320 or are in the top 10% of class.

$3,000

Automatically awarded to those who have an ACT of 25-27 or SAT of 1130-1240 or are in the top 20% of class.

$2,000

Automatically awarded to those who have an ACT of 23-24 or SAT of 1050-1120 or are in the top 30% of class.

Academic Performance

$1,000 to $5,000

For those intending to major in Communications, Graphic Art or Graphic Design, Performing Arts or Theatre, Studio Art or Art Education or Equestrian Science .Awards vary depending on department evaluations and are open to transfer students. Additional critera required and application deadline March 1, 2011.

Athlete Award

Varies

Available to students who demonstrate athletic talent and skills. Contact Athletics, at WilliamWoods.edu/Athletics. Awards are available in basketball, baseball, cross country, track and field, golf, soccer, softball, and women's volleyball.

Transfer Scholarship

$3,000 to $4,000

Automatically awarded to eligible transfer students who have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credit hours. Awards are based on a students cumulative GPA; for example a student with a GPA of 3.0 will receive $3,000, a GPA of 3.1 will receive $3,100 up to a GPA of 4.0 receiving $4,000. This award may only be combined with the LEAD award or Legacy Award. Must remain in good academic standingfor renewal..

Legacy Award

$1,000

Automatically awarded to siblings concurrently attending WWU or to a student who is a dependent child of a WWU grandparent, parent or sibling.

A+ Award

$1,000

Automatically awarded upon receipt of certified transcripts from a Missouri A+ designated high school.

Scholar Athlete Award

Varies

Automatically awarded to students who demonstrate athletic talent and skills, participate in a sport, and have achieved an ACT of 27 or SAT of 1210.

WWU Spirit Award

$1,000

9 awards are available to students selected for the WWU Cheer Squad. Awards are based on try-outs.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholar (Unlimited)

$5,000

Applicants must have a minimum of 30 transferable credit hours, a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 and be in good standing with Phi Theta Kappa. This award may be combined with the LEAD Award and the Legacy Award. Successful completion of the LEAD program and a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 are required for renewal.

Disciples of Christ Grant

Half Tuition

Applicants whose parent is an ordained minister in good standing with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). A letter from the regional ministry is required.