Scholarships

Students who are majoring in any of the business programs may apply for Haworth College of Business scholarships. In addition, many departmental and program-level scholarships are available. Students may apply for college, departmental and program scholarships.

Department and program scholarships

Haworth College of Business scholarships

Application

All Haworth College of Business students are eligible to be considered for the scholarships listed below. A separate application is required for departmental and program scholarships.

The Haworth College of Business Scholarship Committee decides on the distribution of scholarship money available to our students within three categories. To be considered for college scholarships (below), you must provide the following:

  • Names and addresses of three persons who will provide recommendations for you. (Two must be WMU faculty members – one of these should be from your major area.)
  • An application and 3 recommendations.
  • First-year scholarship application.

Types of scholarships

The Haworth College of Business Scholarship Committee decides on the distribution of scholarship money available to our students within the following three categories:

  • Business community awards: These awards are usually based solely on academic achievement within the college. Students are typically entering their senior year and are within the top 5 percent of grade point averages. Some major or home resident requirements may be considered.
  • All-star Dean's Scholarships are awarded based on merit or on an individual need basis. Merit scholarships are automatically awarded to the top students in the college and fall into three categories:
    • Gold–$7,500 per year, renewable for up to four years
    • Silver–$5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years
    • Bronze–$2,500 per year, renewable for up to four years
  • Endowment awards: These awards are usually based on a student's need. Students must be in good standing within the University and display progress toward graduation. Students should indicate that they are applying on the basis of need on the application.
  • Haworth College of Business Achievement Awards: These awards are funded by alumni donations. Awards are based on college achievement and extracurricular activities within the college and University. 

College scholarships

Scholarship descriptions

  • Dean Palan Carmel Scholarship

    Eligibility criteria:
    • Must be a single parent
    • Demonstrated financial need
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application
    • Must be a Haworth College of Business major

  • James J. and Martha J. Donoghue Family Scholarship

    Eligibility critera:
    • Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application
    • Must be an incoming full-time freshman enrolled at WMU in a pre-business program, or a current full time freshman enrolled in a pre-business program
    • Preference shall be given to an incoming freshman whose home is in Midland Country, Michigan; additional preference shall be given to a student who is a graduate of Midland High School
    • Preference shall be given to students in financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid; academic merit shall be secondary

    Award:

    • The amount of scholarship shall be determined by the College Scholarship Committee based upon the endowment's available spendable dollars.
    • One half of the scholarship shall be made during the fall semester and one half shall be made during the subsequent semester.
    • A minimum scholarship shall be awarded annually, if sufficient spendable dollars are available.

  • First Agency Foundation Endowed Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application.
    • Must be a full-time incoming freshman in the Haworth College of Business.

    Award:

    • Two equal scholarships will be awarded annually.
    • The scholarship funds will be credited directly to the recipient’s student account and will be available for all educational expenses.
    • One half of the scholarship will be made during both the fall and spring semesters.
    • The scholarship is renewable for up to three years provided that a 2.5 GPA is maintained and that the student remains full-time in the Haworth College of Business.

  • Michael B. Kellay Memorial Business Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • The scholarship may be awarded to a full-time freshman or sophomore enrolled in a pre-business curriculum or to a full-time junior or senior enrolled in the Haworth College of Business with a declared major. The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. at the time of application.
    • Students will be required to complete and file a FAFSA with the Office of Student Financial Aid for verification.
    • In addition, the recipient shall exhibit a variety of interests including but not limited to an enjoyment of sports and sporting events.
    • Current recipients may reapply for this scholarship in subsequent academic years provided they have maintained a 3.0 G.P.A.

Award:
  • One half of award shall be made during the fall semester and one half shall be made during the subsequent semester.
  • The amount of scholarship shall be determined by the Haworth College of Business Scholarship Committee based upon the award’s available spendable dollars.
  • The recipient shall be a student who has lost, through death, one or both parents.

  • McKinley Financial Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application.
  • Must be a full-time incoming freshman student in the Haworth College of Business (awarded in even years) and the College of Education (awarded in odd years).

Award:

  • Four equal scholarships per year.
  • Each scholarship will be credited directly to the recipient’s student account and shall be available for all education expenses.
  • One half of the scholarship is to be given during the fall semester and one half during the spring semester.

The scholarship is renewable for up to three years provided that a 2.5 GPA is maintained and the student remains full-time in the Haworth College of Business or the College of Education.

  • Thomas J. Sullivan Scholarship in Business

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be an incoming or existing freshman student enrolled full-time at WMU in a pre-business program, or full-time sophomore student enrolled in a pre-business program, or a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program. Transfer students are also eligible.
  • Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application and must maintain that GPA afterwards.
  • Preference shall be given first to residents of Kalamazoo County and then to residents of the State of Michigan.
  • Preference shall also be given to students with relevant business-related work history.
Award:
  • The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need at the discretion of the Office of Student Financial Aid in conjunction with the Haworth College of Business.
  • A minimum of one scholarship will be awarded annually.
  • The scholarship funds will be credited directly to the recipient’s student account, available for tuition, fees and books.
  • One half of the scholarship will be made during both the fall and spring semesters.
  • Though there is not guaranteed renewal, current recipients may reapply each academic year provided they meet the above criteria.

  • Patricia Trainor College of Business Distinguished Student Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Minimum 3.5 GPA at the time the scholarship is awarded.
    • Must be a full time incoming freshman or transfer student, who has been identified as a pre-business major. Preference shall be given to a student from greater Chicago area.
    • The recipient shall be deemed a student of distinction based upon his academic achievements and endeavors as demonstrated by his/her GPA., leadership qualities, honors, awards, etc.
Award:
  • The Dean of the Haworth College of Business/ Scholarship Committee shall make the selection, one half of the scholarship awarded in fall and the other one half during the subsequent semester.
  • Trainor Glass Company shall be notified each year of the scholarship pledge.