When you apply to William Woods, we review your application for academic scholarships. You may also qualify for awards based on your hometown, family connections, interests, or involvement on campus.
Explore your options below to see who qualifies, what each award provides, and how to be considered.
For students entering in the 2027–2028 academic year. These awards are available to full-time students in our traditional, on-campus undergraduate programs. Some scholarships require students to live on campus; others are also available to commuters.
You don’t need a separate scholarship application for the awards below. Apply to William Woods to be considered based on your eligibility. Phi Theta Kappa members must also provide proof of membership.
Award amount varies based on cumulative GPA
Your academic achievements help determine your scholarship offer. We consider your cumulative GPA and individual record of achievement, with awards available for up to four years as long as you meet renewal requirements.
Your admissions counselor can help you learn more about your academic scholarship offer.
How to be considered: Apply to William Woods. No separate scholarship application is required.
How to keep your award: Maintain a 2.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.
$2,000 for residential students or $1,000 for commuters, plus one free online undergraduate summer course each year
Getting involved is part of life at The Woods. The LEAD Award rewards students for participating in campus and community activities and includes one free online undergraduate summer course each year to help you make progress toward your degree.
How to be considered: All incoming students are offered the LEAD Award.
How to keep your award: Maintain full-time enrollment and continue participating in the LEAD program.
At least $25,000 per year in combined WWU scholarships
Incoming transfer students who are Phi Theta Kappa members and live on campus qualify for at least $25,000 per year in combined WWU scholarships through completion of their bachelor’s degree.
This award brings your combined WWU scholarships to a minimum of $25,000 per year. It does not add another $25,000 to your scholarship package.
How to be considered: Apply to William Woods as a transfer student and provide proof of PTK membership on your transcript or through a letter from your chapter sponsor.
How to keep your award: Maintain a 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment, and residential status.
Your hometown, interests, academic program, or family connections may qualify you for additional scholarships. Review the details below and talk with your admissions counselor about which awards can be included in your offer.
$1,000 per year
If you’re from Callaway, Boone, Audrain, Cole, Gasconade, Montgomery, or Osage County, you’re eligible for the Hometown Award. Available to incoming students who live on campus or commute.
Combining scholarships: May be combined with an academic scholarship package. Cannot be combined with athletic scholarships.
How to keep your award: Maintain a 2.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.
Students are hand selected by the President who demonstrate high academic achievement. Does not stack with Dean Award or Athletic Scholarships.
How to be considered: Talk with your admissions counselor about eligibility and the consideration process.
Combining scholarships: Cannot be combined with athletic scholarships or the Deans Scholarship.
How to keep your award: Maintain a 3.5 GPA, full-time enrollment, and residential status.
Recipients are selected by the dean of each academic program. Submission of test scores is recommended for consideration.
Combining scholarships: May be combined with an academic scholarship package. Cannot be combined with the Presidential Scholarship or athletic scholarships.
How to keep your award: Maintain a 2.0 GPA, full-time enrollment, and residential status.
$1,000 per year
Have a family connection to The Woods? You may qualify for the Legacy Award if you have a sibling attending WWU at the same time or a parent, grandparent, guardian, or corresponding step-relative who graduated from William Woods.
Combining scholarships: May be combined with an athletic or academic scholarship package.
How to keep your award: Maintain a 2.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.
Incoming students interested in taking an applied riding class at William Woods may qualify for the EQS Applied Riding Award.
Combining scholarships: Cannot be combined with athletic scholarships or Band or Choir awards.
How to keep your award: Maintain a 2.0 GPA, full-time enrollment, residential status, and continued participation in a WWU applied riding course.
Ask Your Admissions Counselor About Applied Riding.
William Woods offers competitive academic scholarships for incoming students. Review each opportunity below for application information and renewal requirements.
Apply by January 15 for first-priority consideration for the Amy Shelton McNutt Scholarship and Honors Program Member Award.
Full tuition, room, and board for up to four years when combined with LEAD
One outstanding student from each incoming first-year class is selected to receive the Amy Shelton McNutt Scholarship.
Who qualifies: Incoming first-year students with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher.
How to be considered: Complete the scholarship application. Applicants are also automatically considered for admission to the William Woods Honors Program.
Priority deadline: January 15.
How to keep your award: Maintain a 3.75 GPA, full-time enrollment, and residential status.
Documents required for submission:
Up to $5,000 in a total WWU scholarship package
The William Woods Honors Program offers students with high academic achievement a living-and-learning community, enriching activities, and opportunities to work closely with faculty.
Your admissions counselor can explain how the Honors Program Member Award fits into your total WWU scholarship package.
How to be considered: Complete the Honors Program application.
Priority deadline: January 15.
How to keep your award: Maintain a 3.5 GPA, full-time enrollment, residential status, and continued participation in the Honors Program.
Documents required for submission:
*Samples of your best work
Bring your interests to The Woods. Scholarships are available through WWU athletic teams, Band, Choir, and Media Corp.
Award amounts vary
WWU head coaches provide athletic scholarship offers through an official letter of intent. Connect with the team you’re interested in to learn more about opportunities and the recruiting process.
How to be considered: Contact the appropriate WWU athletic program.
How to keep your award: Maintain a 2.0 GPA, full-time enrollment, and continued participation in the athletic program.
Students interested in Band or Choir can audition for award consideration.
How to be considered: Complete the audition form, including a video submission.
Combining scholarships: Cannot be combined with athletic scholarships or the Club Award.
How to keep your award: Maintain a 2.0 GPA, full-time enrollment, residential status, and continued participation.
Submit Your Audition
Award amounts vary
Interested in getting involved with WWU Media Corps? Complete an application to be considered for a scholarship.
How to be considered: Submit the Media Corps Scholarship application.
Combining scholarships: Cannot be combined with athletic scholarships.
Apply for the Media Corps Scholarship
How to keep your award: Maintain a 2.0 GPA, full-time enrollment, and continued participation in Media Corp.
Event Scholarship
$1,000 one-time award
Come see The Woods for yourself. Incoming students who attend a qualifying campus visit or prospective student event can receive a $1,000 Event Scholarship.
Qualifying visits and events include:
Personal campus visits
Discovery Days
Equestrian Showcase & Pre-Vet Preview
Students may receive only one Event Scholarship, regardless of how many qualifying visits or events they attend. This award is nonrenewable.
Additional scholarships and discounts may be available through partner organizations, employers, and other programs. Amounts and eligibility requirements vary.
Ask your admissions counselor about:
KC Scholar
Tuition CIC/Exchange
Military and first responder benefits
Boys/Girls State
Employer partnership benefits
Ellis Foundation
Disciples of Christ
WWU Art Show
EQS Show Awards
KC Scholar cannot be combined with an athletic scholarship.
Academic Merit, LEAD, and Phi Theta Kappa do not require a separate scholarship application. PTK members must provide proof of membership. Other opportunities may require an application, audition, selection by an academic dean, or contact with a coach.
Some awards can be combined, while others have restrictions. Review each scholarship’s details and ask your admissions counselor how the rules apply to your offer.
WWU scholarship packages cannot exceed tuition unless noted on your official financial aid offer.
Yes. The LEAD, Hometown, and Legacy awards include options for commuters. Other scholarships may require students to live on campus. Review each award’s eligibility and renewal requirements.
Renewable scholarships require you to maintain the GPA, enrollment status, and participation requirements listed for your award. Awards that require residential status also require you to continue living on campus.
The Event Scholarship is a one-time award and does not renew.
You don’t have to figure out your scholarship options on your own. Your admissions counselor can help you understand your offer, review which awards you qualify for, and walk you through your next steps.
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