The starting point
Northwest awards most merit automatically from a published GPA-by-test-score grid ($1,000–$6,000), with a stackable out-of-state tuition-gap award (Bearcat Advantage) but a competitive $10,000 President's Scholarship that cannot be combined with the automatic awards.
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 5 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Admission-Based Freshman Scholarships (Merit-Based Scholarship Chart: Provost, Dean's, Distinguished, Academic Excellence, University Scholar, Northwest Merit)
$1,000-$6,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: 2.75 minimum to appear on chart; higher GPA/test = higher tier · SAT: see chart (below 980 up to 1390-1600) · ACT: see chart (19 or below up to 30-36)
Eligibility: Apply for admission by May 1; awarded automatically when you apply
Renewal: Renewable to those who initially received the award as a freshman; per-tier Northwest cumulative GPA (2.75–3.50) and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year; maximum award within 4 consecutive academic years.
Other terms: Provost Scholar/Dean's Scholar/etc. are mutually exclusive awards (only one). Mutually exclusive with President's Scholarship.
https://www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/PDF/scholarship-charts/Merit.pdf
Bearcat Advantage
$8,728 · Published amount
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Minimum 2.75 high school GPA
Eligibility: Out-of-state student; automatically awarded
Renewal: 3.00 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year; maximum award 132 total Northwest credit hours earned; stackable with merit-based freshman scholarships.
Other terms: Estimate equal to 100% reduction in the in-state/out-of-state tuition difference based on 30 credit hours fall/spring. Stackable with merit-based freshman scholarships.
https://www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/aid/scholarships/freshman.htm
Northwest A+ Scholarship
$1,500 · Published amount
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Minimum 3.25 GPA
Eligibility: First-time freshman; attend an A+ eligible Missouri high school and indicate A+ on the admission application
Renewal: 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year; renewable for one year; maximum award within 2 consecutive academic years (fall/spring only).
Other terms: May receive in addition to other Northwest automatic scholarships. Limited number awarded. Fall start only.
https://www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/aid/scholarships/freshman.htm
