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William Woods University: Scholarship Info & Tips
Founded in 1870, William Woods University ranks 86th in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges in Regional Universities (Midwest). The university is located in Fulton, Missouri and the campus size is 170 acres. The student population is approximately 3,800 and tuition and fees are $19,850. The university offers both graduate and undergraduate programs.
Financial Aid Facts
- William Woods University grants financial aid to students in the form of grants, campus employment, loans and scholarships.
- All WWU students enjoy some form of financial aid.
- Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, campus involvement, athletic success and leadership qualities.
Scholarships
1. LEAD Program
Award Value: $5,000 off tuition
Info and Tips: LEAD stands for Leading, Educating, Achieving and Developing. To get the discount, you need to be active in extra-curricular activities. Join student organizations and student/faculty exhibits, attend intercollegiate athletic events, seminars and concerts etc. LEAD has provided more than $30 million worth of financial aid to William Woods University students since it started.
2. Performance/Automatic Scholarships
a. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Performance Award
Award Value: Ranges from $1,000 to $5,000
Info and Tips: You will be required to write a 300-word essay on your plans of becoming as ASL teacher. You will also be auditioning for the scholarship, and will be asked to upload a video via YouTube. Remember to read all specific criteria before making your video.
b. Art Education, Graphic Design or Studio Art Performance Award
Award Value: Ranges from $1,000 to $5,000
Info and Tips: Maintain a full-time academic course load and a 2.5 GPA or higher to qualify.
c. Communication Performance Award
Award Value: Ranges from $1,000 to $5,000
Info and Tips: To qualify, you’ll be asked to submit a portfolio of 5 to 10 current works that display your talents best. If accepted, you’ll have to maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
d. Equestrian Science Performance Award
Award Value: Ranges from $1,000 to $5,000
Info and Tips: You’ll be asked to upload an audition video with very specific criteria for the discipline you selected, complete with Scoring Rubric.
e. Theatre and Theatre Education Performance
Award Value: Ranges from $1,000 to $5,000
Info and Tips: You will be asked to perform two contrasting monologues with specific audition criteria and to bring your portfolio.
3. Merit Scholarships
Award Value: Varies
Info and Tips: The eligibility for a merit award is based on your academic profile. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required as well as an ACT minimum of 26 or SAT minimum of 1170.
4. Missouri Boys and Girls State
a. Missouri Boys/Girls State Participant Award
Award Value: $1,000 for a residential student and $500 for a commuter student
Info and Tips: You must have served as a Missouri Boys/Girls State participant and must have a minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT of 1050.
b. Missouri Boys/Girls State Leaderships Award
Award Value: $2,000 for a residential student and $1,000 for a commuter student
Info and Tips: You must have served as a Governor or Governess of Missouri Boys/Girls State and must have a minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT of 1050.
5. Endowed Awards
a. Callaway County Alumni Association Scholarship
Award Value: Varies from year to year
Info and Tips: This scholarship is for the daughters or sons of a William Woods University alumnus, relative of any WWU alumnus or a Callaway resident for two years. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
b. Disciples of Christ Grant
Award Value: Half tuition
Info and Tips: This scholarship is for the children of ordained Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) ministers.
c. Fulton College Board of Associates
Award Value: $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000
Info and Tips: This is awarded to Callaway County residents with an excellent academic track record.
d. Lowry Aid Fund Scholarship
Award Value: Varies
Info and Tips: Members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) may apply for this scholarship. William Woods University administers the scholarship, but the minister of the First Christian Church of Fulton grants it.
e. William S. & Pearl E. Lowe Scholarship
Award Value: $1,000 and $500 disbursed
Info and Tips: Graduating seniors from Mexico High School with a GPA of 2.5 may apply for this scholarship.
If you are planning to attend William Woods University, you should know early on which type of financial aid and scholarships you qualify for so you’d have more time to prepare and accomplish the requirements. Visit the William Woods University website for further info.