Scholarships
Eligibility for financial assistance is determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at Western Michigan University for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Please also check the College of Health and Human Services scholarships page.
Jimmy D. Patton Scholarship
Jimmy Patton
2023 Recipient
Mr. Jimmy Patton was a graduate from the counseling program at Western Michigan University and one who dedicated his professional life to helping those with substance use disorders.
The Patton Scholarship is awarded to a student who is in the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse (SPADA) and pursuing a career in the addiction field.
Cat Baeza is seeking a Clinical Addiction Certificate in the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Cat will be the first recipient of the new Patton Scholarship. Congratulations Cat! We know you will honor Jimmy Patton’s legacy of compassion and service.