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Awards and Scholarships

Legacy Scholarship

The Legacy Scholarship was established by the Alumni Association in 1990. Award recipients receive $1000 for one year, the award is not renewable. Recipients of the Legacy Scholarship will be selected from applications submitted by individuals who meet the following criteria. 

• Children, stepchildren, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, or siblings of a WMU alumna or alumnus.
• Admitted to WMU as a regular undergraduate degree student.
• Entering WMU for the first time, as a freshman or transfer student.

Legacy Scholarship Application

• Recipients

 

WMU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards

The WMU Alumni Association believes the quality of a university is ultimately measured not by the curricula, the facilities or programs, but rather by the quality of its alumni. Thus, it is appropriate for the Association to honor and celebrate those graduates who bring distinction to their alma mater through their professional achievements.

Established in 1963, the Association's Distinguished Alumni Award recognize WMU graduates who have achieved a high level of success in their chosen fields.

The Alumni Association presents no more than three awards annually. Recipients are announced each August.

2011 Award Recipients

Morris C. Davenport, B.A. '79
Keith Pretty, B.S. '73
Anthony R. Tersigni, Ed. D. '92

Past Award Recipients

Award Criteria

Nominees:
• Must have received at least one degree from WMU.
• Must have attained a high level within their chosen field of endeavor, exemplified through significant professional achievement.
• Shall be a positive reflection and enhance the reputation of Western Michigan University.
• Shall have, through their accomplishments, received state, national or international recognition.

Graduates currently seeking election to public office are not eligible for consideration.

Nomination Process and Form

 

Teaching Excellence Award

The Alumni Teaching Excellence Award was established in 1966 to recognize WMU faculty members for superior teaching skills and professional expertise. This award has been suspended and we are currently not accepting applications.

• List of Past Recipients