Scholarship
The Professional Staff Association of Western (PSAW) Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students attending Western Michigan University who are children of active and retired members of the PSAW.
Recipients are selected in a random drawing, announced at the general membership meeting in late February, and notified shortly after that. The scholarship amount is posted to the recipient's student account the following fall semester.
Scholarship amount: $500
Deadline for 2025 nominations: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025
Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Child or stepchild of an active (i.e., dues-paying) or retiree (i.e., active at the time of retirement) member of PSAW.
- Sophomore status or above in the semester of the award (at least 26 hours earned WMU credits).
- Full-time student at the time of the award.
- Minimum 2.5 WMU cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
Want to support the PSAW scholarship program?
Donate online or write "PSAW Scholarship Fund" next to Other on a gift form and mail your donation.