Scholarships and Financial Aid
Helping you support your education
The nursing department provides scholarships for you to receive financial assistance to support your studies at Missouri State University. The department wants to help you receive as much financial support as possible and has created a listing of additional scholarships and resources that can help you fund your nursing education. In addition to scholarships offered by the department, you may also be eligible for additional resources that are offered by the University.
The office of financial aid provides information about University scholarships, grants and loans to help fund your education. If a scholarship requires proof of financial need, you need to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Feb. 15.
For more information about graduate assistantships available in the department or University, visit the graduate assistantships page or the graduate college website. Traineeships are also available and provide financial assistance to all full-time MSN students.
Unless noted, all scholarships require at least the submission of the Online General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1. Please carefully review departmental scholarship requirements prior to submission.
Susan Sims-Giddens and Edwin Giddens Scholarship
Selection criteria
Scholarship will be awarded annually to students properly enrolled in the Nursing BSN Completion program. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Thelma Ritter Evans/Four State Stroke Club Nursing Scholarship
Value
Scholarship amount varies depending on the availability of funding, but awards are usually for $500 - $1,000.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship is renewed automatically. Scholarship is renewed automatically for a second year as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to a full-time junior or greater enrolled in the undergraduate Nursing program with an overall GPA of 3.0. Applicant must be from Jasper or Newton County in Missouri, Cherokee County in Kansas, or Ottawa County in Oklahoma. Award made in regard to financial need.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Springfield Medical Foundation Scholarship
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to a junior or senior in the medical technology or nursing programs. Preference for scholarship and financial need.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
SMSU Nurses Association Scholarship
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to a student enrolled in the BS in Nursing program taking at least 6 hours with an overall GPA of 3.0. Leadership qualities and financial need required. Preference given to students in the Missouri State University Nursing Association.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Peggy Ammons Nursing Scholarship
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to a full-time graduate or undergraduate student seeking a degree in Nursing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Student must demonstrate a commitment to community service through the Volunteer and Community Service Essay available on the online application, and the student must demonstrate financial need.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Ozarks Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives Department of Nursing Scholarship
Value
Scholarship amount varies depending on the availability of funding, but awards are usually for $500 or more.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by March 1.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to two graduate students enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner specialization of the Master's of Science in Nursing with a GPA of 3.4 for the most recent three semesters. Must be in good standing with Nursing program and enrolled in 6 hours. Must be a Missouri resident with a current Missouri RN License. In addition, student should indicate an intention to practice nursing in Southwest Missouri upon graduation on the proper question on the online application.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Nursing Education Scholarship
Selection criteria
Awarded to a student seeking a BS in Nursing enrolled in at least 6 hours. Consideration for scholarship, leadership, character, and potential for professional advancement. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Mildred Durr Wilcox and Roy T. Wilcox Endowed Scholarship Fund
Value
Scholarship amount varies depending on the availability of funding, but awards are usually for $1,000 or more.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by March 1.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Selection criteria
Student must be a Nursing Major selected with regards to academic scholarship, leadership, character, and potential for professional advancement.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Metropolitan National Bank Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund
Value
Scholarship amount varies depending on the availability of funding, but awards are usually for $1,000 or more.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship is renewed automatically. Student must maintain an overall cumulative and departmental GPA of 3.5 in order to renew.
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to a full-time junior or greater majoring in Nursing with a departmental and overall GPA of 3.5. Student must have graduated high school from Barton, Dade, Greene, Webster, Christian, Stone or Taney County. Consideration will be given to those with demonstrated academic excellence and leadership. Preference given to financial need.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Gladys C. Harmon Scholarship
Value
Scholarship amount varies depending on the availability of funding, but awards are usually for $1,000 or more.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by March 1.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship is renewed automatically. Scholarship is renewed automatically as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and plans to take 6 credit hours per semester.
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to a junior or greater Nursing Major with an overall GPA of 3.0. Applicants must be enrolled in at least 6 hours.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Drs. Kathryn L. Hope and George J. Heinz III Scholarship for Nursing Excellence
Value
A single award each year of $2,000 is provided.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by March 1.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to a full-time junior or greater Nursing major with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a GPA in Nursing courses of 3.5. Must demonstrate academic and clinical excellence, leadership in the field, and be in good standing in the nursing program. The student must submit the 1-2 page Personal Statement explaining their interest in field and introducing themselves to the selection committee, as well as the Volunteer and Community Service Essay discussing their leadership, and community involvement.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Dr. Robert W. and Charlotte K. Bitter Endowed Scholarship Fund (Department of Nursing)
Value
Scholarship amount varies depending on the availability of funding, but awards are usually for $1,000 or more.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by March 1.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship is renewed automatically. Scholarship is renewed automatically for up to 3 additional years after first award, but the student must maintain satisfactory academic progress, complete 24 credit hours a year, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Selection criteria
Student must be a Nursing Major. When awarded to an incoming freshman, consideration will be given to high school performance, college potential, and to leadership qualities. When awarded to a student at the sophomore level or higher, the student must have achieved an overall 2.5 GPA
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Columbia Hospital South Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to a student enrolled in at least 6 hours that is majoring in Nursing. Student must have an overall GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
Ammon D. Schaeffer and Mildred Lampe Memorial Scholarship
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to a Nursing major. Juniors or seniors receiving the award must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 and a GPA in the Nursing Department of 3.0. Must be enrolled in 6 hours. Financial need is required.
Additional information
Students selected for Nursing Scholarships are strongly encouraged to attend the Nursing Department Scholarship Banquet held in the fall of each year.
