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Economic Development Authority approves $279,082.75 for NWOSU scholarships for Alva campus
Summary
The Alva Economic Development Authority approved a spring 2025 scholarship payment of $279,082.75 to the NWOSU (NWSU) foundation to support 290 students on the Alva campus, following a presentation from a foundation representative.
The Alva Economic Development Authority voted to approve scholarship expenditures for the spring 2025 semester to the NWSU (Northwestern Oklahoma State University) Foundation totaling $279,082.75.
A representative from the NWSU Foundation addressed the council and thanked the city for support of the scholarship program. In the presentation the representative said the spring scholarship allocation covered 290 students at the Alva campus and that enrollment was slightly higher than the prior spring. The presenter described increased campus activity during graduation and summer programs and provided the invoice figure of $279,082.75 to the authority.
The authority moved and seconded approval of the scholarship expenditure as listed in the agenda; the motion carried and the funds were authorized for disbursement according to the authority’s agenda item.
Council and staff described the university as an economic driver for the community and thanked foundation staff for their work. The action was recorded as an approval by the Economic Development Authority.
