apply for SCHOLARSHIPS
Start to apply for scholarships by reading Park University’s Scholarship Information Guide, which contains important points on selecting a scholarship that is right for you. Then, proceed to the different scholarships categories for more information.
The scholarships displayed here are awarded by Park University’s Student Financial Aid. They are institutionally funded by the University or funds entrusted to the University by individuals, alumni, and companies.
Scholarship amount may be adjusted based on eligibility of other Park University scholarships, grants or eligibility for reduced tuition.
Park University does not permit combining tuition discounts, academic scholarships and athletic scholarships.
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
First time prospective students to the Parkville Daytime campus and returning students are eligible to apply for Endowed Scholarships. In order to be considered for Endowed Scholarships, students must be admitted to Park University’s Parkville Daytime Campus for the 2019-2020 academic year and complete the online application. Endowed Scholarships can be submitted with academic and athletic scholarships. There is no GPA or ACT requirement to be considered for Endowed Scholarships.
FRESHMAN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Parkville Only
These scholarship awards are for high school graduates planning to enroll for the first time in August. Review the details for eligibility. Awarding begins immediately upon receipt of the student’s Application for Admission and sixth-semester high school transcript through November 9.
COMPETITIVE FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
Parkville Only
Park University review for eligibility to attend Scholarship Interview Day is based upon:
- Completion of the scholarship application, including submission of all required materials, by November 9.
- Receipt of the student’s Park University Application, 6th semester High School transcripts with no less than a 3.75 cumulative weighted GPA.
- Receipt of the student’s ACT/SAT scores ≥ 25/1220.
- Students must submit a 300–500 word personal essay on what they would like to accomplish with their degree and how Park University will be the ideal place to help them achieve their goals.
- Each submitted file must be clearly labeled with the student’s name and name of the high school attended (or “home-schooled”).
- All materials should be submitted through the application as Microsoft Word documents or as Adobe PDFs.
- Attendance at Honors Scholarship Interview Day on Saturday, December 1 is required for competitive scholarship candidates. Scholarship Day includes a multistage interview with the Scholarship Committee, an on-site essay composition, an Honors Academy information session for parents and students, a formal lunch with Honors Academy faculty and current students, campus tour and interactive program with fellow candidates.
- The recipients of a competitive award must agree to represent Park University in media, in written testimonies and/or at least two events per year, including at Founders Day.
- Competitive scholarships will be awarded no later than February 1.
Competitive Scholarship Application
Transfer SCHOLARSHIPS
Parkville Only
Scholarship awards for students who have previously earned at least 24 transferable college credit hours from an accredited U.S. institution, or a foreign institution whose primary language of instruction is English. Due to high demand, limited funding is available. Transfer students are encouraged to complete the application for admission as soon as possible in order to be considered.
Student Financial Aid
8700 N.W. River Park Dr., Parkville, MO 64152
P: (816) 584-6290
scholarships@park.edu
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for for the Parkville Daytime Campus
- Admissions – Available to first-time-freshman and transfer students
- Athletics
- Degree Specific
- Minority, International Women
- Military Family Scholarship
- Need-based
- Not Yet Categorized
- Nursing
- Residence Life and Education