Missouri Western State University awarded Jimmie R. Nix Scholarship to Jeff Parton, junior criminal justice major of Pattonsburg, for the 2010-2011 academic year.
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The Jimmie R. Nix Scholarship is awarded to a degree-seeking criminal justice major with an emphasis in law enforcement. Recipient must be a junior or senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to current law enforcement officers (not private security).
Last year, Western committed more than $6.3 million of university funds to student scholarships. Additionally, the MWSU Foundation awarded scholarships totaling more than $656,000 to 680 students.
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Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Western is located in St. Joseph, and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves.