History
Missouri Western State University was founded in 1915 as a two-year institution called St. Joseph Junior College and held courses in the original location of Central High School at 13th and Patee.
Education
We are a four-year, state-supported institution providing a variety of degree programs and offering professional master’s degrees, four-year baccalaureate degrees, two-year associate degrees, pre-professional transfer programs and one-year certificates. In addition, the University offers seminars, conferences and workshops suited to the needs of the community.
Career
Students come from throughout the United States and more than 30 countries. And our alumni live and work around the world. From its humble beginnings in 1915, Missouri Western continues to deepen its impact on the community, region, nation and world.
Missouri Western State University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Missouri Western State University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
18 Sep 2025
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1580 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Marietta Blau Grant
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2025
Fulbright-Masaryk Award
Merit-based Need-based
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Student services
At Missouri Western, we value international students and recognize you are an important and integral part of the University. International Student Services is here to help and support you as you become part of our campus community.
Housing services
Residential Life offers you more than just a place to study and sleep. This is your campus home, designed to help you grow in all aspects of your life. Our goal is to be a living and learning community where you make lifelong friends, discover new interests and find your place.
Library services
- Audio Books
- Books
- Course Reserves
- Dry Erase Markers
- DVD's
- Extension Cords
- Laptops
ICT services
Information Technology Services provides support for campus-wide computer and network usage. Services include PC support, Email support, Banner records system support, shared file storage, networking, network security, hardware/software acquisitions, and Internet access.
Campus life
It has a City setting, and the campus size is 723 acres.
Sports facilities
- Baker Family Fitness Center
- Arena & Gymnasium (MO Looney Fieldhouse)
- Swimming Pool (MO Looney Fieldhouse)
- Racquetball Courts (MO Looney Fieldhouse)
- Trap Range (West Campus)
- Equipment Check Out & Rental Program
Student clubs
Participating in clubs and organizations on campus is an integral part of the higher education experience. In fact, studies show that students involved in some form of extracurricular activities are more likely to succeed than other students.
Accreditation
Missouri Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States. HLC accredits institutions of higher education in 19 states and has approximately 1,000 member institutions.