Professional Studies Scholarship
New Builder Scholarship – for eligible new Southwestern Professional Studies students seeking their first baccalaureate degree. See application for eligibility criteria and instructions on how to apply.
New Builder PS Scholarship Criteria and Application
Federal Department of Education
The Federal government is the largest resource for need-based scholarship and grant programs. A comprehensive list of these grant programs including eligibility requirements is located on StudentAid.gov.
Federal Pell Grant – program that provides need-based funding to help eligible undergraduate students cover the cost of college.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) - a companion to the Federal Pell Grant that provides additional need-based funding to eligible undergraduate students with exceptional financial need on a first come, first serve basis.
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant - aid for eligible students whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Federal TEACH Grant - provides assistance to eligible students who plan to become teachers in high-need fields and schools. To determine if you are eligible for the grant, take the TEACH Grant Entrance Counseling. Recipients must meet specific requirements, including a service commitment or the grant may be converted into a loan that must be repaid.
State of Kansas
State scholarships are available to Kansas residents who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by the state priority application deadline of APRIL 1. For a comprehensive list of state programs including a full explanation of eligibility requirements, visit the Kansas Board of Regents website. (Students from states other than Kansas should contact their state legislator and/or state regents association. A few states have scholarships that can be used at colleges outside the state.)
Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship - provides financial assistance to eligible Kansas students from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds who demonstrate academic achievements and financial need.
Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship - provides financial assistance to eligible Kansas students pursuing a teaching career. In exchange, recipients agree to teach in Kansas schools for a specified period after completing their education.
Partner Scholarships
Southwestern offers discounted tuition rates for participating partners.
Private Resources
Southwestern College maintains a list of private scholarship opportunities from local, regional and national organizations. Scholarships are organized alphabetically and by application deadline, with links to additional reputable scholarship search resources to help students find opportunities that fit their goals and eligibility.
Private Scholarship Opportunities
Military and Veteran
Military Grants and Scholarships
Rogers STEM Scholarship
The United Methodist Scholarships
Southwestern College is affiliated with The United Methodist Church and values the Wesleyan tradition of encouraging thoughtful exploration of faith, learning, and service. For generations, The United Methodist Church has supported higher education by helping students pursue their educational goals through scholarships and other financial assistance.
Two United Methodist organizations offer scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Many programs are available to students who have been active members of a United Methodist church for at least one year.
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM. — Offers scholarship opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students.
United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) — Provides additional scholarship opportunities, including the United Methodist Dollars for Scholars program.
Students interested in these opportunities should review the eligibility requirements and application deadlines for each scholarship program.
View additional Financial Aid Resources Here.