Checklist for Applicants

• Complete and submit the application online by February 15 by midnight (12:00am EST) for the next academic year
• Obtain a digital copy of your official transcript and submit with the application. A button to upload this document will be provided on the form. 
• Ask three references to submit an online endorsement form by by February 15 by midnight (12:00am EST)

1. The first endorsement MUST be completed by your Pastor.  
2. A second and third endorsements* should be completed by a teacher, youth minister, co-worker, or friend.

*References should be someone other than a relative.

WMU Scholarships are not automatically renewed. You must submit a new application and references each year in order to be considered for a scholarship for the next academic year.

Please note, your application is considered incomplete until your references have submitted the endorsement form. Applications that are incomplete as of midnight (12:00am EST) on February 15 will not be considered for a scholarship. Due to the timeline for making decisions, we are unable to make exceptions to this deadline. You should receive an email when your references have submitted their online reference form. It is your responsibility to follow up with your references and ensure they have received and completes the endorsement form by midnight (12:00am EST) on February 15.  

Please select the scholarship for which you are eligible for. We will review your application and place it in the scholarship category for which you qualify. Applicants who have all materials submitted by the deadline will be notified if they have, or have not been chosen to receive a scholarship. To make sure you receive your notification, please ensure the email you provide on the application form is the one you check regularly.  The deadline to accept the scholarship and the required information to disburse the scholarship will be provided in that email. Additionally, if a parents’ email is provided we will notify the parents unless you request otherwise. 

You will be notified of your award by May 1. 
Scholarships are approved by the WMU Finance/Scholarship Committee and Kentucky WMU Executive Board. The Finance/Scholarship Committee will determine scholarship eligibility and awards based on application information. Scholarship checks are made payable to the student and the school. Checks will be sent to selected students before the fall semester with a verification of enrollment form which must be returned to the Kentucky WMU office. Scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis and recipients must reapply each year.

Questions? Contact [email protected]