Most programmatic activities are offered at the middle school level or in direct support of recruitment initiatives. Special attention is given to the use of role models, parental involvement, and early counselor intervention and support. Nearly all programs include academic components such as enrichment segments in English, mathematics and computer science. Scholarships Merit based scholarships are available on a competitive basis to entering African American freshmen. Western offers both renewable and one-year scholarships.
Scholarships are also available through a few academic departments.
Contact the academic department for your major about departmental scholarship information. A complete listing of scholarships available through Western are available through the Office of Admissions. Minority Student Support Services assist NPHC Greek Organizations administer the NPHC Homecoming Scholars Award. Also, Minority Student Support Services subscribes to a variety of publications which list various scholarships and grants available to African American Students. Resource Room Minority Student Support Services resource room serves as a repository for reference publications and materials on the African American culture.