Scholarships
Alexandra Burgett Endowed Scholarship
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open!
Eligibility Criteria
- Demonstrated financial need - applicant must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-2027 academic year
- Undergraduate level student majoring in Healthcare Services and Sciences, Healthcare Services and Rehabilitation Sciences, Healthcare Services Physician Assistant Preparation, or Healthcare Services Clinical Practice in Health.
- Must be enrolled at WMU, a full-time HSS student at the time of application and in the Fall 2026 semester
- Must have a 3.0 minimum grade point average
- It is preferred that students are currently working in a part-time job at least 10 hours a week
- Previous recipients of the Scholarship are not eligible to apply.
- Must be available to attend the award ceremony in Kalamazoo on Friday, September 11 from 5-6:30 pm.
Deadline
- 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Recipient will be notified by Friday, April 3, 2026
Award
- For 2026-2027, two scholarships of $4,500 each will be awarded
- Applicants will be evaluated on financial need, GPA and their essay
- Award will be credited directly to the recipient’s student account in the fall of 2026
Application Instructions
- Complete application
- Essay must be 500 words or less
- Essay Question: Please write an essay that describes your commitment to providing service to others. Please address the following points:
-What service to others means to you and how you have demonstrated that service.
-Specific information about service activities and experiences you have completed.
-What your future goals are and how you envision service as part of that future.
Application can be submitted through the following link:
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