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Scholarships for every student

William Woods is committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to flourish. We offer scholarships for involvement, academic achievement, diversity and inclusion, honors, athletics, and more. We offer a range of scholarship opportunities and will work with you to find the one that fits for you. Our graduates go on to work at industry-leading companies, excel in graduate school, and become innovative entrepreneurs. A William Woods University education empowers those dreams.

Automatic Consideration Scholarships

Students are automatically considered for the following scholarships. Simply apply to William Woods and we will use your application to consider you for the following:

  • Academic Merit
    You worked hard for your grades in high school. We understand and reward your commitment. Your grades, as well as standardized tests if applicable, will be automatically reviewed for a merit scholarship offer. Awards vary based on your individual record of achievement and continue for your four years if eligibility requirements continue to be met.
  • LEAD Award - $2,000 + one FREE online summer course/year for up to four years
    All incoming students are offered our innovative LEAD Award, regardless of financial need. LEAD promotes community involvement by rewarding students for participating in campus activities and encourages academic progression by offering one free online summer class each year. Read more about LEAD. Read more about LEAD.
  • Phi Theta Kappa - $19,000/year up to 4 years or completion of Bachelors degree
    In recognition of your hard work and achievement, the Phi Theta Kappa award is offered to all incoming students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. Students must provide proof of membership either noted on a transcript or by letter from the PTK chapter sponsor.

Scholarships requiring an application

Your personal experiences and goals are why you belong at William Woods. We invite you to explore these additional scholarship opportunities:

  • Amy Shelton McNutt Scholarship – Full tuition, room, and board for up to four years
    One outstanding student from each incoming first-year class is selected for the Amy Shelton McNutt scholarship. Students must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.75 to be considered. Learn more about the Amy Shelton McNutt Scholarship.
  • Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship – Up to $2,500/year for up to four years
    This scholarship supports a first-year student who is member of an ethnic minority group typically under-represented in higher education degree programs and may be combined with select additional awards. Learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship.
  • Honors Program Member Award – $1,000/year for up to four years
    Students of high academic achievement can choose to purse the William Woods Honors program which includes a living-and-learning community, enriching activities, scholarship, and faculty interaction and mentoring. This may be combined with select additional awards. Learn more about the Honors Program.

Additional University Scholarships

  • Legacy - $1,000/year
    This award will be offered to any student who has a sibling attending WWU or an immediate relative (mother, father, grandparent, or step-) who graduated from WWU.
  • Hometown - $1000/year*
    This award will be offered to any incoming student from Callaway, Boone, Audrain, Cole, Gasconade, Montgomery, and Osage counties with a GPA of 2.0 as a transfer or 2.5 as a first year student. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA to renew the scholarship.
  • Opportunities - $1000/year*
    This award will be offered to any incoming student with a “0” expected family contribution (EFC) and a 2.5 GPA as a transfer/3.0 GPA as a first year student. To determine your EFC, you will need to complete the free application for federal student financial aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/ after October 1, 2022. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA to renew the scholarship.
  • Event Scholarship - $500
    This one-time award is offered to any incoming students who attend any of our prospective student days. Students may only receive one Event Scholarship. Examples include Discovery Days, Equestrian Showcase, Night at the Woods.

*Scholarship cannot be stacked with an athletic scholarship.

Athletics

Those interested in pursuing an Athletics at William Woods should complete the Prospective Athlete Form. Your Athletic scholarship and any additional scholarship or aid offers will be tailored to you.

We're here to help

Our Student Financial Services team is here to ensure you have the resources and knowledge you need to invest in your future. We are experts in navigating need-based, merit-based, Pell Grants, work study, state programs and outside programs. We see the whole person and are committed to helping you achieve your dreams. Your admissions counselor can help you navigate your options.

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All scholarships detailed here are subject to change. Refer to your personal scholarship offer for your eligibility requirements. Last updated August 2022.