Walt Hicklin Memorial Scholarship

The Walt Hicklin Memorial Scholarship is available through the the University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation for an undergraduate student in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who is pursuing a degree in Mathematics Education. This scholarship is made possible by way of a generous gift from Lynn Hicklin.

This scholarship is named in memory of Walter “Walt” R. Hicklin ’64, ‘76. Walt served UCM for 31 years in many capacities, including Mules Football Coach, instructor of mathematics in the former Department of Athletic Enrichment, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs. Following his retirement, he was appointed to UCM’s Board of Governors and served for 12 years, two of which as president. He was also named to the Missouri Boys State Board of Directors in 1991 and served the Missouri Boys State Program for 37 years while the program was hosted at UCM.