Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will offer a new scholarship to high school graduates who participated in the university’s dual credit program. The Advantage Scholarship is a one-time scholarship that rewards the academic achievement of dual credit seniors who graduated this past May or June. It is designed to help them transition to college in … [Read more...] about Advantage Scholarship available to MSU-WP dual credit graduates
Missouri State University-West Plains began its $480,000 payout of emergency financial aid authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act on Thursday, April 30. Immediate Assistance Grants sent to qualifying students The first phase of the university’s relief plan totals approximately $166,000 in Immediate Assistance Grants. The university sent … [Read more...] about Missouri State-West Plains begins CARES Act emergency financial aid distribution
One of the main barriers keeping adults from returning to the classroom has now been removed thanks to Missouri’s Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. The financial aid program ensures, when combined with other government resources, that tuition and fees are fully covered for eligible students age 25 and older who are seeking a degree, certificate or industry-recognized … [Read more...] about Adult students can receive free tuition through state’s new Fast Track program
A new scholarship established by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) will help area education students achieve their dream of becoming a teacher and provide trained educators to fill open positions in the area’s rural schools. The Ozarks Teacher Corps Scholarship will be awarded for the first time in fall 2019 to eight students who are seeking a degree in teacher … [Read more...] about CFO establishes new scholarship for teacher education students
A new scholarship that honors a former Missouri State University-West Plains staff member will help single parents pursue their educational goals. The Rita J. Turpin Memorial Endowed Scholarship has been fully endowed and will be awarded for the first time this fall, university officials said. “Rita Turpin loved this campus and had a passion for helping students … [Read more...] about New scholarship honoring former staff member will help single parents