Montgomery Essential Needs

Books for Broncos Application

Personal Information

Name (required)

First (required)

Middle

Last (required)

Suffix

WIN (required)

Your nine-digit WMU Identification Number.

Email (required)

Phone (required)

Major/Minor (required)

Grade level (select one) (required)

Undergraduate

Graduate

Doctoral

Have you checked to see if your books are available for rent at Waldo Library? (required)

Yes

Confirmation of One-Time Award

Have you received the Books for Broncos scholarship previously? (required)

Yes

Statement of Need

Please describe why you are seeking assistance for textbooks and class materials this semester. Please describe any unique circumstances (e.g., unexpected financial burdens, one-time costs) that are contributing to your need for textbook assistance this semester. (required)

Are you currently facing any other financial hardships that may impact your ability to succeed academically? (e.g., housing insecurity, childcare, transportation costs) (required)

Book Information (please add additional lines if needed)

Course Name (required)

Title (required)

ISBN (required)

Bookstore Price (required)

Course Name

Title

ISBN

Bookstore Price

Additional Book Information

Impact Statement

How will receiving this scholarship positively impact your education? (100-200 words) (required)

Submission Instructions

Applications will only be accepted during the first 3 weeks of each semester. The application will reopen on January 4, 2026.

Please review your application before submitting. Once submitted, no further changes can be made.

By submitting this application, you agree to the following:

The information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
You understand that you may be required to provide additional documentation to verify your financial need and eligibility.
You acknowledge that this scholarship is a one-time award and you will not be eligible to receive it again during your time at Western Michigan University.
You understand that you must return any purchased textbooks to Books for Broncos at the end of the semester. This ensures students in the future have greater access to free textbooks. Books should be returned to the Bronco Food Pantry, located on the ground floor of Faunce Student Services.

Agree (required)

I agree