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New, earlier deadline

In order to announce scholarship recipients earlier, the deadline for some endowed scholarships has been moved to Feb. 15, 2013. To be considered for an endowed scholarship for 2013-14, you must submit a 2013-14 FAFSA and select WMU using our school code, 002330, by Feb. 15, 2013. You must also complete and submit the endowed application by Feb. 15, 2013. Look through the list -- there are some scholarships with later deadlines.

Endowed scholarships

These awards are made possible through endowments established by WMU's many generous donors over the years. Criteria & amounts vary by scholarship. An application is required. Most are due February 15 for the following academic year. Look at each scholarship for specific details.

Robert M. Adelizzi Endowment

Eligibility

Preference given to students who reside in Illinois during initial application
Must demonstrate financial need
Must maintain 3.0 GPA
Preference given to students who demonstrate leadership skills

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

Preference to students who are members of, or whose parents attend the Allen Chapel African Episcopal Church
Recipient should have demonstrated evidence of public service and volunteer service
Minimum 2.0 high school GPA
Must demonstrate financial need - FAFSA must be completed by May 1.

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

Complete the application deadline is May 1, 2013. Call (269) 385-2934 for more information.

Mayor Dennis Archer Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Undergraduate student
Detroit resident, or resident of Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties
Major in Education, Public Administration or Pre-law programs
Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
Preference given to those with financial need
Evidence of public service/volunteer activities

Awards

$2000 per year annually
Renewable up to a maximum of four consecutive academic years as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA at WMU

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Lawrence, Clara & Evelyn E. Burke Scholarship

Eligibility

Full- or part-time graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in Theatre or Journalism
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Selected on the basis of scholastic achievement

Theatre students

Have participated in a theatre production either at the high school or college level
Are deemed to have outstanding potential for a career in theatre

Journalism students

Shall have had journalism experience, such as involvement with a school paper or yearbook, either at the high school or college level
Are deemed to have outstanding potential in the field of journalism

Award Amounts

Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis by the Theatre and Journalism Departments. Amount varies year to year.
Applications available January 1 through April 1.

Contact

Theatre and Journalism/English Departments

Alice Carpenter Warner Scholarship

Eligibility

Preference given to Michigan residents
Preference given to African American students
Minimum GPA of 2.0
Renewable for full-time undergraduate students making satisfactory academic progress
Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need
Award split evenly between fall and spring semesters

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Christian Life Center Scholarship

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate students
Preference given to students who attend or students whose parents attend Christian Life Center and who have had membership at Christian Life Center for at least 3 years
Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 average or WMU student who has maintained satisfactory academic progress
Must demonstrate financial need
Evidence of public service/volunteer service
Fall and spring semesters

Award

Amount varies
Renewable for up to three consecutive academic years if recipient demonstrates satisfactory academic progress.

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Lynn H. Clark Scholarship

Eligibility

Must be a U. S. Citizen
Seniors at Centerville High School, St. Joseph, Michigan
Applied and accepted for undergraduate study at WMU
Minimum GPA of 3.0 the last two years of high school
Must demonstrate financial need
Recipient selected by Centerville High School and they will notify Student Financial Aid.

Award

$600 ($300 fall/$300 spring) for one recipient per year (high school senior)

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Julie Kaye Cunningham Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

Graduating senior from Vicksburg High School
Will be attending WMU in the fall following their senior year of high school
Not based on financial need

In addition to the above, the Cunningham family would prefer, but does not require, the following:

Recipient be female
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Desire to excel
Active in sports
Puts extra effort and determination into tasks
Exemplifies good citizenship
Demonstrated ability to get along with others and be part of a team
Leadership ability

Recipient is selected by the Vicksburg High School Scholarship Committee.

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

Applications available January 1 through April 1. Deadline April 1.
Contact the Vicksburg High School principal for more information.

Richard F. & Carolyn Curtis Chormann Scholarship

Eligibility

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by March 1
Application for admission to WMU received by February 1
High school senior from Adrian High School
Awards will be based primarily on financial need
Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for renewal
Scholarship is renewable for up to four consecutive academic years
To maintain eligibility, students shall abide by the rules and regulations in the Student Code developed by the Division of Student Affairs
The scholarship will be reduced by the amount of any other known scholarship received by the recipient

Award

Amount shall pay for some or all of the educational expenses directly associated with attending WMU, including the cost of tuition, fees and on-campus room and board charges for the fall and spring semesters
Recipients must be full-time students at WMU during the period for which the scholarship funds are received

Application/Contact

The application is available through Adrian High School beginning January 1. The deadline is February 1. Contact Jerry Berg at (517) 263-2181.

Dr. & Mrs. C. L. Dangremond Scholarship

Eligibility

must demonstrate financial need
undergraduate students
Must maintain satisfactory academic progress

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Patricia Dangremond Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Must demonstrate financial need
Must maintain satisfactory academic progress

Award

$1,000 non-renewable

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Lynne & Charlene Fogarty McKee Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Five recipients selected
Women only are eligible
Must demonstrate high financial need

Award

$3,000 non-renewable scholarship as long as funds are available

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Randall, Marjorie E. & Marjorie R. Frazier Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

Full-time
Freshman undergraduate students regardless of academic major or concentration of study
Must demonstrate financial need

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Gwen Frostic Benzie County Central Schools Scholarship Quasi-Endowment

Eligibility

Preference given to incoming freshman
Must be a resident of Benzie County for a minimum or 2 consecutive years
Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA
Preference given to U.S. citizens

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Scholarship

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate at WMU
Preference given to students who attend or students whose parents attend Galilee Missionary Baptist Church and who have membership at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church for at least 3 yr.
Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 average or WMU student who has maintained satisfactory academic progress
Demonstrate financial need
Evidence of public service/volunteer service
Fall and spring semesters

Award

Amount varies
Renewable for up to three consecutive academic years if recipient demonstrates satisfactory academic progress

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Roy & Beulah Kendall Kellogg Community College Academic Merit Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Transfer to WMU from Kellogg Community College with an associate's degree or 56 credit hours
Transfer GPA of 3.5 or higher
Application for admission into a degree granting program at WMU should be received by March 1
U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Award

$4,000 per year for two years (4 semesters at $2,000 per semester)
To retain the scholarship for the second year, student must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and complete 12 credit hours per academic year.

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Roy & Beulah Kendall Financial Need Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Transfer to WMU from Kellogg Community College with an associate's degree or 56 credit hours
Transfer GPA of 3.0 or higher
Application for admission into a degree granting program at WMU received by March 1
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by March 1
Demonstrate financial need
U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Award

$4,000 per year for two years (4 semesters at $2,000 per semester)
Award recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student
To retain the scholarship for the second year, student must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and complete 12 credit hours per academic year.

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Kendall Teacher Scholars Scholarship

Eligibility

General Criteria

This scholarship is available to applicants actively teaching full time in all Calhoun County schools, both public and private
Applicants must have a current State of Michigan teacher certification
This scholarship applies only to coursework offered through the Kendall Center
Awards are for tuition reimbursement only. Reimbursement authorizations will be processed upon receipt of proof of satisfactory completion of coursework at the end of each semester. Applicants are responsible for verification of grades with Kendall Center staff

Graduate Degree Candidates

Applicants must be admitted to or actively pursuing a graduate degree in K-12 education, and/or taking coursework approved by an (education) advisor, and appropriate to a degree directly related to K-12 teaching, counseling or administration
Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2, if there is no history of graduate work, to qualify for this scholarship
Applicants having completed some graduate work must show proof of a 3.5 GPA, to qualify for this scholarship
Once approved, recipients must maintain a 3.5 GPA to continue eligibility. Renewal, however, is not automatic. Scholarship renewal applications are required each semester and will be evaluated for merit and applicability.
Only coursework receiving a 3.0 GPA or higher will be eligible for reimbursement

Award

Up to six student credit hours (SCH’s) will be reimbursed for any given semester, with no more than nine SCH’s reimbursed each academic year.

Application/Contact

Formal application for scholarships awarded for each academic semester must be received at the Kendall Center approximately five weeks prior to the start of each semester. Awards will be announced approximately two weeks prior to the official start of the semester.

Donald G. & Mildred E. Kidder Scholarship

Eligibility

Minimum GPA of 2.5
Must demonstrate financial need
Full-time, undergraduate students

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

LaGore Student Leadership Scholarship

Eligibility

Undergraduates involved in student government at WMU's Kalamazoo campus, elected or appointed.

Minimum 2.85 GPA at the time of application

Preference to students who demonstrate financial need

Full time enrollment

Award split evenly between fall and spring semesters

Renewable for undergraduate students, excluding Seniors, with a 2.50 GPA and must remain active in student government

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Laquinta Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Incoming freshman or transfer student entering for the fall
Must demonstrate financial need (must file a FASFA)
Minimum GPA of 3.0

Award

$1,000 non-renewable scholarship

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Lynne C. McCauley Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

Full-time students majoring in the Humanities, such as English, Music or Theatre
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Preference given to women

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

Harold & Beulah McKee Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

Any student regardless of class standing is eligible
Must demonstrate financial need (must file a FASFA)

Award

$1,000 non-renewable scholarship as long as funds are available.

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Edwin E. Meader Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Full-time, undergraduate students at WMU.
Renewable for a maximum of three years for freshmen, two years for sophomores and one year for juniors.
Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Application/Contact

Applications available January 1 through April 1. The deadline is April 1.
Scholarship description and application information are available from the Haworth College of Business.

Belinda S. Phillips Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Available to incoming freshmen who graduate from Decatur High School
Minimum high school GPA of 3.2
Selection will be made by the Decatur High School Scholarship Committee

Award

Varies
Awards made during fall semester
Renewable for an additional three years if the student remains enrolled full-time, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0

Professional Development or Enrichment Programs

Eligibility

For applicants completing coursework as part of professional development or enrichment programs, appropriate to K-12 education.
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2. if there is no history of graduate work to qualify for this scholarship
Applicants having completed some graduate work must show proof of a 3.5 GPA

Award

Applications for tuition reimbursements for professional development coursework must be submitted by the official drop/add date established for the course.
Only coursework receiving a 3.0 GPA or higher will be eligible for reimbursement.
Car/NC courses are not eligible for reimbursement.

Application/Contact

Complete application – available at the Western Michigan University Kendall Center beginning January 1. The deadline is April 1
Attach a copy of State of Michigan teaching certificate
Provide a letter of recommendation from school district administrator
Complete a statement of no more than 250 words with your justification for taking the course(s) and noting the applicability of the coursework to your program and/or position. Include a statement of your philosophy of education & teaching.

Pete Repins Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student majoring in advertising, printing production, or graphics
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Preference shall be given to a student who demonstrates a strong commitment to the academic programs and professions of advertising, printing production, or graphics as well as related extracurricular activities such as work related experience, organization membership, etc.

Award

Tuition, fees, and book expenses only
Renewable for a maximum of two consecutive years

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Roy S. Roberts Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Must be enrolled full-time in a pre-business curriculum, or have a declared major in the Haworth College of Business.
First-year undergraduate students
Graduated from a Detroit public high school
Must demonstrate financial need

Award

$1,000
Renewable if the recipient remains enrolled full-time as an undergraduate and maintains SAP

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Senior Class, 1967-1974 Scholarship

Eligibility

Freshman and above students pursuing a four-year or less undergraduate degree
Consideration will be given to need and past participation in high school and community affairs
High school graduates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Preference given to children of contributing members
Fall and spring semesters

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Samuel J. & Barbara Lett Simmons Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Full-time, undergraduate student
U.S. Citizen
Preference shall be given to under represented minority student
Minimum GPA of 2.0
Must demonstrate financial need

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Marjorie Ewald Smith Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Must be from Van Buren County, Michigan
Must demonstrate financial need (FASFA required)
Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
Must be full-time

Award

Awarded to freshmen entering in the fall
One-time award of $500

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Joseph P. Stoltman Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Satisfactory progress toward one of the following degrees:

Bachelor of Arts in secondary education with a major in Geography or in Social Studies with a minor in Geography
Master of Arts in Geography for secondary education
Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education in Geography or Earth Science
Comparable educational specialization in a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the Department of Geography should such a degree exist.

A minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrate a commitment to the teaching and academic study of geography.

Awards

Award varies
Tuition only – half distributed during the fall semester and the other half during the subsequent semester
Recipients may reapply for this scholarship each academic year until completion of the degree following the same criteria listed above.
If a recipient becomes academically deficient or violates any University policy the scholarship will be withheld and awarded to another qualified applicant the subsequent year.

Application/Contact
Please submit an application and supporting documents by February 15. Contact the Department of Geography (269-387-3410; geoginfo@wmich.edu) or visit the website (http://wmich.edu/geography) for more details.

Stanley/Helenan Robin Scholarship

Eligibility

Scholarship recipients are selected by the Political Science Department one year and the Sociology Department the next year
Must be in final semester of junior year
The award shall be made on the basis of:
- Academic scholarship
- Disciplinary and professional accomplishment
- Assessed potential
- Commitment to the field of Political Science or Sociology
Applicants must have enrolled at WMU as a freshman, and of their post secondary academic credits at the time of application, at least 4/5ths must have been completed at WMU
Applicants must state their intention to pursue graduate degrees in Sociology or Political Science at either WMU or elsewhere

Award

$1,000

Application/Contact

Applications available January 1 through April 1. The deadline is April 1.
For details and an application, contact the Political Science Department or the Sociology Department.

Edwin Steffen Scholarship

Eligibility

Applicants must be a high school senior from one of the following high schools: Arthur Hill High School, Decatur High School, L’Anse High School, or Saginaw High School
Based on academic criteria (minimum 3.0 GPA)
Preference given to applicants who show financial need
Consideration given to letters of recommendation (but are not required
Must apply for admission to WMU by February 1
Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid by Feb. 15 with preference given to students with financial need

Awards

$1,000 for freshman year ($500 for fall and $500 for spring)

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

The Voelker Family Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Preference given to students who have been five-year residents of Bedford Township, Michigan.
U.S. Citizen
3.0 GPA minimum and 2.0 GPA to renew
Renewable for up to four consecutive academic years
Financial need may be considered as secondary criteria

Award

Amount varies

Application/Contact

The application is available December 15 - February 15. The deadline is February 15.
For more information, contact Student Financial Aid.

Robert A. Welborn Scholarship

Eligibility

Scholarship recipients are selected by Paper & Printing Science and Engineering Department one year and the College of Business the next year
Students pursuing a degree in Business or Paper Science or Paper Engineering
Meet academic requirements of department
Must demonstrate financial need
Resident of Kalamazoo and the 13th district (City of Kalamazoo, Cooper and Richland Townships in the County of Kalamazoo, Precinct #1 of Kalamazoo Township and Barry, Ionia and Montcalm Counties)

Award

Scholarship is for one academic year (non-renewable)

Application/Contact

Applications available January 1 though April 1. The deadline is April 1.
For details and an application, contact the Paper & Printing Science and Engineering Department or the Haworth College of Business.

Updated: 03/26/2013 9:58 AM

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