Scholarships and Financial Aid

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a History major enrolled in 6 hours. Award will be made with regard to financial need. Preference given to non-traditional students returning to school that are not members or affiliate members of educational labor unions. Scholarship automatically renewed as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Serious consideration will be given to all ways in which potential recipients might contribute to a diverse educational environment.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship is renewed automatically. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a full-time student
• Be a history major
• Be involved in public affairs activities through a campus or community service organization
• Have completed 24 hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Preference given based on financial need, and graduation from a rural MO high school. Serious consideration will be given to all ways in which potential recipients might contribute to a diverse educational environment. 

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a full-time student
• Be an undergraduate or graduate history major
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in history courses
• Submit a one-page paper outlining his or her applicable experience and interest

Preference is given to those students interested in Civil War history or military history. If none apply, students with a broad interest may be selected. Preference will also be given to applicants with financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a history major
• Demonstrate interest in modern European military history
• Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in history courses

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a full-time student
• Be a junior or senior
• Be a history major
• Have at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in history courses

Preference is given based on financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a graduate student in the history department
• Have at least a 3.5 GPA in history courses
• Be enrolled in at least six hours
• Submit one-page statement of qualifications, goals and need

Preference is based on greatest need. Graduate assistants are not eligible.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be enrolled in at least nine hours
• Be at least a sophomore
• Be a history major
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

Preference is given to applicants with financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a high school senior planning to declare a major in history

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be an incoming freshman OR
• Be a sophomore with an overall GPA of 3.0

Consideration for incoming freshman will be based on need and college potential. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a full-time graduate student
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in history department classes
• Have a career interest in museum administration

If no graduate students meet the criteria, undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors majoring in history with an emphasis in American history are eligible. They must also have a GPA of 3.0 in history courses. 

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a full-time graduate student
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in history department classes
• Have a career interest in museum administration

If no graduate students meet the criteria, undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors majoring in history with an emphasis in American history are eligible. They must also have a GPA of 3.0 in history courses.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a full-time student
• Be an undergraduate history major with an emphasis in non-U.S. history
• Have completed 3 non-U.S. history courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in these classes

Preference is given to applicants with financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a full-time student
• Be a history major
• Demonstrate academic, performance and leadership potential

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be enrolled in at least nine hours each semester
• Be at least a sophomore
• Be a history major
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Consideration will be made for financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a current member of the Theta Mu chapter of Phi Alpha Theta
• Be enrolled in at least nine hours, if an undergraduate student, or six hours, if a graduate student
• Have completed 12 hours of history courses with a GPA of at least 3.2 and have a 3.0 GPA in two-thirds of all non-history coursework

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.

Selection criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:

• Be a junior or senior
• Be a history major
• Demonstrate academic excellence
• Have financial need

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed. 

Selection criteria

$1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to full-time juniors or seniors seeking degrees in the College of Humanities and Public Affairs in either the History or Political Science Departments.  Preference will be given to students from Birch Tree, MO or Mountain View, MO.  Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, and preference will be given to students with financial need. Recipients must exhibit potential for a career in public service and recognize the responsibility to give back; qualities consistent with the legacy of Dr. David Heinlein, who was dedicated to public affairs long before it became the official mission of the University, and the legacy of Dr. Alice Bartee, who served as a model and mentor for students interested in serving the public good.  Evidence of this commitment will be outlined in an essay discussing the student's commitment to service.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. 

Selection criteria

Awarded annually to a full-time student enrolled as a sophomore or greater majoring in History or Political Science with an overall GPA of 3.0.  Awarded with regard to financial need.

Renewal criteria

This scholarship cannot be renewed.