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Scholarships & Grants
A scholarship is awarded based on factors such as your academic achievement, character, leadership, enrollment in certain academic majors, participation in certain student or co-curricular activities, ministry or other criteria particular to a specific scholarship. You do not repay scholarship aid; therfore, you are encouraged to seek scholarship consideration from local agencies that offer scholarships to students. Your high school guidance counselor should have a list of local scholarships.
A grant is generally based upon an evaluation of your financial need as determined by your FAFSA (therefore called need-based aid), and may come from federal, state or college sources. Like scholarships, grants are not repaid.
Federal, State and WJC Scholarship & Grant Sources
WJC Scholarship and Talent Awards
Federal Programs
Missouri Programs
WJC Programs
Missouri Department of Higher Education
State Agencies for Out-of-State Residents
Outside Resources and Search Engines
Outside Scholarships
FastWeb Scholarship Search
Next Student Scholarship Search Engine
Sallie Mae's College Answer
Nursing Scholarships
African-American College Access Initiative
Hispanic Student Scholarship
Federal Programs
The following are federally funded grants and a FAFSA is required.
Federal Pell Grant - $609-$5,350
This grant is awarded based on demonstrated need shown on the FAFSA and funded by the Federal Government. The student must have an Expected Family Contribution under 4,617 in 2009-2010.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) - $200-$4,000
This grant is awarded based on demonstrated need shown on the FAFSA and funded by the Federal Government. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients with reduction possible if recipient qualifies for other grant/scholarship awards. Deadline: September 15th
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) - $750 (1st Year) - $1,300 (2nd Year)
The ACG grant is awarded to qualified Federal Pell Grant recipients in the first or second year of study and funded by the Federal Government. The grant requires the satisfactory completion of a rigorous secondary school curriculum and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 with the final award determination dependent upon review of the student's final high school transcript. Additional criteria apply.
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART) - $4,000
The SMART grant is awarded to qualified Federal Pell Grant recipients in the third or fourth year of study in an eligible science or mathematics major and funded by the Federal Government. Additional criteria apply.
National Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Eduction Grant (TEACH) - $4,000
The TEACH grant is funded by the Federal Government for students entering the field of education in designated areas. Additional stipulations require advising by the Office of Financial Aid before funds may be awarded. $4,000 grant may be awarded each year, up to $16,000. Grant becomes an unsubsidized Direct Loan if requirements are not by the student. Additional criteria apply.
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Missouri Programs
Missouri Higher Education Academic Scholarship (Bright Flight) - $2,000
The Bright Flight Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors residing in Missouri who have scored in the top 3% of all Missouri students taking the ACT/SAT (31 ACT in 2009-2010). Funded by the State of Missouri.
Access Missouri Grant - $2,390-$3,590
The Access Missouri Grant is awarded to state residents based on demonstrated need and funded by the State of Missouri. The FAFSA must be received by the Federal Processor on or before April 1 to be considered an on-time application (including signature requirements) and student must have an Expected Family Contribution under 12,000 for 2009-2010 eligibility.
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Departmental Awards
The following are Departmental Awards offered at William Jewell College. Consideration for these awards requires submission of the Scholarship Application.
Talent and Athletic Awards (Athletics, Art, Debate, Journalism, Music, Theatre, Telecommunication) - Varies
Talent and athletic awards are based upon a student's participation in certain academic departments or co-curricular activities (e.g. athletics, art, debate, journalism, music, theatre, telecommunication). It is required that you make contact with the appropriate program director/coach before an award can be recommended.
Dilts Award - $500
The Dilts Award is presented to one student who wishes to major in biology and participate in undergraduate research during the first year. Requirements: 3.75 GPA or higher/top 90% on standardized test.
H.I. Hester (Religion) Award- Up to $4,500 based on qualifications and financial need
Available to a religion major with a vocational interest in Christian ministry who has a high school GPA of at least 3.5. By February 1, applicants should submit the Christian-Related Vocation Application, a letter from a local church affirming the student's pursuit of a vocation in Christian ministry and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Hester Award may not be combined with the Christian-Related Vocation Award.
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Church-Related Scholarships
The following are Church-Related Scholarships offered at William Jewell College:
Christian-Related Vocation Award - $2,000
Students interested in professional or lay ministry, either within a local church or Christian related organization. Interested students should contact the Dean of the Chapel and/or the Office of Admission to express intent to pursue the award and request a letter from a local church minister (someone who knows, from experience, the student's spiritual calling and maturity) affirming the student's pursuit of a vocation related to Christian ministry and submit the CRV application. All CRV students will major or minor in Religion.
Church Matching Grant - Up to $500 (maximum)
The Church Matching Grant is sponsored by participating churches and William Jewell College. Completion of a Church Matching Grant Agreement is required.
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