Missouri Western State University: merit scholarships by ACT score
Missouri Western State University awards automatic merit aid from a published grid crossing ACT score with GPA. Awards start at an ACT of 20 and reach $4,750 a year. Because the bands are steps rather than a slope, one point is worth nothing inside a band and the whole step at the edge of one.
Enter a score and a GPA below to see which band it actually lands in, what that band pays, and exactly how many points the next one needs.
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From 2026-27 Missouri Western looks up a THREE-SUBJECT ACT figure — 'your composite or super score that includes your scores for English, Reading, and Math' — so a Science score is irrelevant to this award and the bands below are not being applied to a traditional four-subject composite. Two smaller things: the top column is printed '>28', which literally excludes a 28 and is read here as 28 and above, and the award is capped at tuition, fees and university housing with no cash refund. The page carries no cycle year.
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Example — an ACT 29 with a 3.60 GPA
Black & Gold Scholarship
$3,500 for the aid year, split between fall and spring / year
About $14,000 over four years, if it renews.
There is no higher band to reach at this GPA — more points would not change the award here. They may still matter for admission, for honours programmes, or at other schools on the list.
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The published Missouri Western merit aid grid
Reproduced in full from Missouri Western State University’s own pages for the current cycle. Nothing here is estimated: where the school states a benefit rather than a figure, that is what the table says.
Black & Gold Scholarship
Automatic with no application, and its 'under 20 or no score' column is published as a standalone GPA-only table — so the cost of not testing is stated at every GPA band.
$4,000 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 28–36 · 4.0+ GPA
Without a score: not available
$3,600 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 24–27 · 4.0+ GPA
Without a score: not available
$3,350 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 20–23 · 4.0+ GPA
Without a score: not available
$2,800 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
No score needed · GPA 4.00
$3,500 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 28–36 · 3.60-3.99 GPA
Without a score: not available
$3,100 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 24–27 · 3.60-3.99 GPA
Without a score: not available
$2,850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 20–23 · 3.60-3.99 GPA
Without a score: not available
$2,300 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
No score needed · GPA 3.60
$2,500 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 28–36 · 3.10-3.59 GPA
Without a score: not available
$2,100 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 24–27 · 3.10-3.59 GPA
Without a score: not available
$1,850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 20–23 · 3.10-3.59 GPA
Without a score: not available
$1,300 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
No score needed · GPA 3.10
Show the other 8 published rows
$2,000 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 28–36 · 2.70-3.09 GPA
Without a score: not available
$1,600 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 24–27 · 2.70-3.09 GPA
Without a score: not available
$1,350 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 20–23 · 2.70-3.09 GPA
Without a score: not available
$800 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
No score needed · GPA 2.70
$1,500 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 28–36 · 2.50-2.69 GPA
Without a score: not available
$1,100 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 24–27 · 2.50-2.69 GPA
Without a score: not available
$850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT 20–23 · 2.50-2.69 GPA
Without a score: not available
$300 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship
No score needed · GPA 2.50
| Award | With a score | No score | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 28–36 · 4.0+ GPA | not available | $4,000 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 24–27 · 4.0+ GPA | not available | $3,600 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 20–23 · 4.0+ GPA | not available | $3,350 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | — | GPA 4.00 | $2,800 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 28–36 · 3.60-3.99 GPA | not available | $3,500 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 24–27 · 3.60-3.99 GPA | not available | $3,100 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 20–23 · 3.60-3.99 GPA | not available | $2,850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | — | GPA 3.60 | $2,300 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 28–36 · 3.10-3.59 GPA | not available | $2,500 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 24–27 · 3.10-3.59 GPA | not available | $2,100 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 20–23 · 3.10-3.59 GPA | not available | $1,850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | — | GPA 3.10 | $1,300 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 28–36 · 2.70-3.09 GPA | not available | $2,000 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 24–27 · 2.70-3.09 GPA | not available | $1,600 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 20–23 · 2.70-3.09 GPA | not available | $1,350 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | — | GPA 2.70 | $800 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 28–36 · 2.50-2.69 GPA | not available | $1,500 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 24–27 · 2.50-2.69 GPA | not available | $1,100 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | ACT 20–23 · 2.50-2.69 GPA | not available | $850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship | — | GPA 2.50 | $300 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
Source: Black & Gold Scholarship, Freshmen · verified 2026-10-21
Black & Gold with Missouri A+ — $750 more at every band
For Missouri residents with an A+ stamped transcript. Missouri Western adds $750 a year to every cell, and this is its OWN money keyed to A+ eligibility, not the state A+ programme's dollars.
$4,750 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 28–36 · 4.0+ GPA
Without a score: not available
$4,350 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 24–27 · 4.0+ GPA
Without a score: not available
$4,100 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 20–23 · 4.0+ GPA
Without a score: not available
$3,550 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
No score needed · GPA 4.00
$4,250 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 28–36 · 3.60-3.99 GPA
Without a score: not available
$3,850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 24–27 · 3.60-3.99 GPA
Without a score: not available
$3,600 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 20–23 · 3.60-3.99 GPA
Without a score: not available
$3,050 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
No score needed · GPA 3.60
$3,250 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 28–36 · 3.10-3.59 GPA
Without a score: not available
$2,850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 24–27 · 3.10-3.59 GPA
Without a score: not available
$2,600 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 20–23 · 3.10-3.59 GPA
Without a score: not available
$2,050 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
No score needed · GPA 3.10
Show the other 8 published rows
$2,750 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 28–36 · 2.70-3.09 GPA
Without a score: not available
$2,350 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 24–27 · 2.70-3.09 GPA
Without a score: not available
$2,100 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 20–23 · 2.70-3.09 GPA
Without a score: not available
$1,550 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
No score needed · GPA 2.70
$2,250 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 28–36 · 2.50-2.69 GPA
Without a score: not available
$1,850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 24–27 · 2.50-2.69 GPA
Without a score: not available
$1,600 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
ACT 20–23 · 2.50-2.69 GPA
Without a score: not available
$1,050 for the aid year, split between fall and spring
Black & Gold Scholarship (A+)
No score needed · GPA 2.50
| Award | With a score | No score | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 28–36 · 4.0+ GPA | not available | $4,750 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 24–27 · 4.0+ GPA | not available | $4,350 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 20–23 · 4.0+ GPA | not available | $4,100 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | — | GPA 4.00 | $3,550 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 28–36 · 3.60-3.99 GPA | not available | $4,250 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 24–27 · 3.60-3.99 GPA | not available | $3,850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 20–23 · 3.60-3.99 GPA | not available | $3,600 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | — | GPA 3.60 | $3,050 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 28–36 · 3.10-3.59 GPA | not available | $3,250 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 24–27 · 3.10-3.59 GPA | not available | $2,850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 20–23 · 3.10-3.59 GPA | not available | $2,600 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | — | GPA 3.10 | $2,050 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 28–36 · 2.70-3.09 GPA | not available | $2,750 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 24–27 · 2.70-3.09 GPA | not available | $2,350 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 20–23 · 2.70-3.09 GPA | not available | $2,100 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | — | GPA 2.70 | $1,550 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 28–36 · 2.50-2.69 GPA | not available | $2,250 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 24–27 · 2.50-2.69 GPA | not available | $1,850 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | ACT 20–23 · 2.50-2.69 GPA | not available | $1,600 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
| Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) | — | GPA 2.50 | $1,050 for the aid year, split between fall and spring |
Source: Black & Gold Scholarship, Freshmen · verified 2026-10-21
Does Missouri Western superscore for scholarships?
Yes. Yes — and from 2026-27 that superscore is built from English, Reading and Math only. Missouri Western is one of very few schools to state what it does with the Enhanced ACT's optional Science section, and the answer is that it excludes it.
“Starting with the 2026-27 academic year, the Black & Gold Scholarship will be based on your composite or super score that includes your scores for English, Reading, and Math.”
So the number that matters here is your superscore, not your best single test. Work out your superscore and look that score up in the grid above — it may sit a band higher than the one you have been planning around.
Comparing schools? See which colleges superscore for scholarships — 66 of 501 commit to it, 52 say they do not, and the rest never say.
Where these numbers came from
Every figure on this page was read from Missouri Western State University’s own published pages, linked below with the date we last confirmed them. We do not estimate a missing band or interpolate a value.
- Black & Gold Scholarship, Freshmenverified 2026-10-21
- Black & Gold Scholarship FAQ — the Enhanced ACT statementverified 2026-10-21
- Freshman admission — test policyverified 2026-10-21
- The award does not re-tier after entry: a 2.0 renewal GPA keeps it, but improving a college GPA does not raise it.
- Figures are capped at tuition, fees and university housing, and Missouri Western says its scholarships 'do not carry cash value' with no refund checks.
- The top band is $4,000 a year, or $4,750 with A+ — real money but well short of full tuition.
- Dual-credit and AP hours do not push a freshman onto the transfer grid; the award is set from the high school transcript.
- Bright Flight is Missouri state money and is kept entirely separate; Missouri Western publishes no interaction rule for it.
- A retired Griffon Guarantee grid is still live on the same domain with a richer ACT 20-36 mapping, and Missouri Western says on that page it was phased out at the end of 2024-25. It must not be used.
- The grid sits in the last 3% of a 2.6MB page, which defeats size-capped fetchers — the verifier reads it with an uncapped request.
- The Black and Gold Global Scholarship for international students explicitly requires no ACT or SAT at all.
Check before you rely on it. Grids change by entry year and schools update them without notice. This page is a reproduction with a date on it, not a guarantee, and it is not financial aid advice. ClutchACT is not affiliated with Missouri Western State University.
Frequently asked questions
What ACT score do you need for a scholarship at Missouri Western?
Automatic merit aid at Missouri Western State University starts at an ACT composite of 20, alongside the published GPA minimum, and reaches $4,750 a year at the top of the 2 grids it publishes. The bands are steps rather than a slope, so the only score that matters is the next threshold above where you are now.
Is Missouri Western test-optional?
Not required for admission, and Missouri Western says in one sentence that scores are still used for scholarships and placement — one of the cleanest statements of that split anywhere. For merit aid the answer is different: considered, never required: the GPA-only table is a real published path, and either a 2.5 GPA or a 20 ACT opens the grid. A score can only raise the award. Being admitted without a score and qualifying for money without a score are two separate questions.
How much is a 30 on the ACT worth at Missouri Western?
On Missouri Western's published grid for the current cycle, an ACT of 30 with a 3.6 GPA qualifies for Black & Gold Scholarship — Black & Gold Scholarship at $3,500 a year, about $14,000 over four years if it renews; Black & Gold with Missouri A+ — $750 more at every band — Black & Gold Scholarship (A+) at $4,250 a year, about $17,000 over four years if it renews.
How much is one more ACT point worth at Missouri Western?
The most valuable single point on Missouri Western's published grid is 19 to 20, at a 2.5 GPA: it moves the award by $550 a year, or $2,200 across a four-year degree on the Black & Gold Scholarship grid. The same point is worth less at other GPAs, and most points move nothing at all — the grid steps rather than slopes, which is why the only score worth aiming at is the next threshold.
Does Missouri Western superscore the ACT for scholarships?
Yes. Yes — and from 2026-27 that superscore is built from English, Reading and Math only. Missouri Western is one of very few schools to state what it does with the Enhanced ACT's optional Science section, and the answer is that it excludes it. Starting with the 2026-27 academic year, the Black & Gold Scholarship will be based on your composite or super score that includes your scores for English, Reading, and Math.
Is this Missouri Western scholarship data current?
Every figure on this page was read from Missouri Western State University's own published pages and last verified on 2026-10-21. The sources are linked at the bottom of the page with that date. Grids change by entry year, so check the source before relying on a figure for a decision.
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