DEADLINE - MARCH 1
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS IS MARCH 1, WITH
THE EXCEPTION OF SOME PERFORMANCE AND AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE MARCH 1 DEADLINE, WILL BE CONSIDERED
IF FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE FOR THE FOLLOWING
FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS.
APPLY EARLY
Presidential Academic Scholarships
PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship will be awarded
to first time entering freshmen with ACT scores of 23 or higher. In
order to carry over four semesters, the student must enroll in and
complete at least 12 hours each semester and maintain a 3.00 Grade
Point Average. Total amount of the awards are as follows:
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ACT 28 and above - Total amount of award will be
$2,000. ($500 each semester)
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ACT 26 to 27 - Total amount of award will be
$1,600. ($400 each semester)
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ACT 23 to 25 - Total amount of award will be
$1,200. ($300 each semester)
TOP 100 SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship will be
awarded to first time entering freshmen who are in the top 10% of
his/her high school class. In order to carry over four semesters,
the student must enroll in and complete at least 12 hours each
semester and maintain a 3.00 Grade Point Average. Total amount of
award will be $2,000. ($500 each semester)
Other Scholarships
Western Tuition Waiver Scholarships, Agriculture
Scholarships, Athletic Scholarships and Music Scholarships are
available for application to interested students. Please contact the
appropriate department for consideration and additional information.
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Scholarships are available to out-of-state
students who apply. Please contact the Admissions Office for
consideration.
Policy and Procedures for
Students on Scholarship
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All scholarships given by Western or the
Foundation will be awarded through the Western Scholarship
Committee. This includes academic, music, band, athletics,
cheerleading, Western Tuition Waiver, special, and Foundation
Scholarships.
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A scholarship may be a flat amount, or for a
specified number of hours. You must reapply for most
scholarships each academic year.
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Students that apply for scholarships will be
expected to complete an application for financial aid so they
might be awarded all the financial help they are eligible to
receive.
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Students who are awarded scholarships will be
notified by mail by the end of March for the next fall.
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Students who enroll for less than full time will
have their scholarship amount pro-rated according to enrollment.
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Students who are awarded scholarships, including
those on out-of-state waiver, will be expected to meet the
following standards:
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Enroll in a program that leads to a
certificate or degree.
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Have an advisor who will help guide them
through their program in the allotted time frame.
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Meet the required academic standards.
| Credit hours
attempted |
Cumulative GPA
Requirements* |
| 0-30 Semester
Credit Hours |
1.7 |
| 31 or More
Semester Credit Hours |
2.0 |
*All courses in which a student has a
recorded grade will be counted in the calculation of the
grade point average for retention purposes.
EXCEPTION: Academic scholarship
recipients must maintain a 3.00 Grade Point Average.
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In order to redeem a scholarship, the
student must go by the Office of Financial Aid and have the
scholarship credit entered into the computer prior to
completing payment through the Business Office.
