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 both College and Departmental/Program scholarships, which require separate applications.

Department and program scholarships

• Accountancy
• Business Information Systems
• Finance & Commercial Law
• Integrated Supply Management
• Management
• Marketing
• MBA Program
• Military Science & Leadership

Haworth College of Business scholarships

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

• HCOB Academic Achievement Award
• Bernadine Branchaw Award
• Fifth/Third Bank - Southwest
• First Agency Foundation Endowed Scholarship
• GMEEOC
• Kalamazoo Gazette Scholarship
• McKinley Financial Foundation Endowed Scholarship
• Norman Clark Perkins Memorial Business Scholarship
• Alfred Pugno Award
• Thomas J. Sullivan Scholarship in Business
• Patricia Trainor College of Business Distinguished Student Scholarship
• James J. and Martha J. Donoghue Family Scholarship

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

1. Business Community Awards

   These awards are usually based solely on your academic achievement within the College.
   
   • Students are usually entering their senior year
   • and are within the top 5% of grade point averages
   • Some major or home resident requirements may be considered

2. Endowment Awards

   These awards are usually based solely on a student's need factor.
   
   • Grade point average must reflect good standing within the University.
   • Applicant must be displaying progress toward graduation.
   • If you are applying on the basis of need, please so indicate on your application and biographical information.

3. 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. Students should secure 3 recommendations:
   • List 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.)
   • Students will need to print of a copy of the application and 3 recommendation forms.

4. Scholarships

   • 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 winter semesters.
     • 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.

   • 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 winter 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 winter semesters.
     • Though 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, Illinois 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 amount of the scholarship shall be determined by Haworth College of Business, based upon spendable dollars.
     • The Dean of HCoB/ 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.

   • James J. and Martha J. Donoghue Family Scholarship

     Eligibility Criteria

     • 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 HCOB 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.