Scholarships
Private Scholarships
The WIU Scholarship Office receives information regarding private scholarships. While we have taken every effort to post reputable scholarship providers, it is your responsibility to make an informed decision whether or not to apply.
| Scholarship | Major | Other requirements | $ Awarded each year | Deadline to apply | Apply to/Contact | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program | Any | Dependent Spouse | Varies | Year-round | Website Link | |
| Study Abroad Scholarships | Any | Varies | Varies | Website Link | WIU Offered | |
| Navy Health Professions Scholarships | Health Professions |
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| Toxin Rid | Any | $1,000 | November 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Premier Equipment | Manufacturing & Engineering | $2,000 | November 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Sage IT | Any | $1,000 | November 3rd, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Immigrant Student | Any | 1st or 2nd generation immigrant | $1,000 | November 4th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Students In Need | Law or Humanities related | Under $50,000 family income | $2,000 | November 4th, 2024 | Website Link | Video |
| Youth Mentor | Any | Freshman | $1,000 | November 6th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Difference Makers | Any | Junior or senior | $1,000 | November 11th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Lawyers Give Back | Any | Future law student | $1,000 | November 11th, 2024 | Website Link | Video |
| Stand up to Distracted Driving | Any | $1,000 | November 13th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Lucas Law Legal Leaders | Any | Pursuing career in law field | $1,000 | November 18th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Moving Forward | Any | Criminal history | $1,000 | November 20th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Schwartz Injury Law | Any | $1,000 | November 25th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Behan Law Group Military Veteran | Any | Active, Child of, or Veteran | $1,000 | November 25th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Future of Connectivity | Tech & Business Related | $2,500 | November 25th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Justice in Family | Any | Aspiring law student | $1,000 | November 27th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Boster Bio | Biology or Medical related lab | $1,000 | November 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Women in Tech | Any | Interested in technology and entrepreneurship | $3,000 | November 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Women in Accounting | Accounting | $1,000 | November 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| The Domaine | Any | $2,000 | December 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay (Research) | |
| Investor Fraud | Any | $2,500 | December 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Nicolet Law | Any | $5,000 | June & Dec. 1st Yearly | Website Link | Video | |
| Underdogs | Any | Volunteer Experience | $2,500 | December 2nd, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Healthcare Professionals | Healthcare | $1,000 | December 2nd, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Breaking the Cycle | Any | Grew up in a tough living situation | $1,000 | December 4th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Challenge Yourself | Any | Freshman that participated in: Scouts, Theater, Debate, or Speech | $1,000 | December 4th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Committing to Justice | Pre-Law | $1,500 | December 9th, 2024 | Website Link | Video | |
| Environmental Litigation Group | Any | Close family/friend affected by cancer | $2,000-$5,000 | December 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Lemon Law Lawyer | Pre-Law | $500 | December 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Allied.com Military | Military Logistics, Supply Chain, Operational Management | $1,000 | December 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Fob James | Any | $1,000 | December 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident | Any | You or family was injured by a automobile accident | $1,000 | December 15th, Annually | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Single Parent | Pre-Law | $1,000 | December 16th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| The Crowder Law Firm | Any | $1,000 | December 18th, 2024 | Website Link | Application | |
| Changing the World | STEM | $,1000 | December 18th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Industry Metal Service | Any | $1,000 | December 27th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Justice Hero | Any | $1,000 | December 27th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Shapers Of Society | Social Sciences | $1,000 | December 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Video | |
| Dan Moscatiello | Any | $1,000 | December 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Stromberg's | Agriculture/ Related | $1,000 | December 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Boland Injury Lawyers | Any | Seeking law school | $500 | December 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Future Innovators | Any | $1,000 | December 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Video or Essay | |
| Family Tree Planning | Any | $1,000 | December 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Mann Lake Beekeeping | Agriculture/ Environmental | $1,000 | December 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| HW Part Store | Any | $1,000 | December 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Boland Injury Lawyers | Any | Interested in law school, Multiple opportunities | $500 | December 31st, Annually | #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 | Essay |
| Klotzman Law Firm | Any | $1,000 | December 31st, Annually | Website Link | Essay | |
| Brooks Law Group | Any | $1,000 | December 31st, Annually | Website Link | Essay | |
| Elite Lawyer Scholarship | Any | 3.0 GPA minimum | $1,000 | January 6th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay/Video |
| Law Office of Philip R. Nathe | Any | 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | January 6th, 2025 | Website Link | Video |
| Conflict Conqueror | Any | $1,000 | January 8th, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Print It | Any | Aspiring Content Creator | $1,000 | January 11th, 2025 | Website Link | Video |
| Engineering Excellence | Engineering | $1,000 | January 13th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Suneet Signal | Any | Community service | $1,000 | January 31st, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| The Hope For Healing | Medical Related | $5,000 | February 3rd, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Community Impact | Any | Community Service | $2,500 | February 12th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay |
| Empowering Families | Any | Interested in Family Law | $1,000 | February 12th, 2025 | Website Link | Video |
| ATL | Pre-law | $1,000 | February 15th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Attorney Marketing Network | Science, Math, CS, Engineering | $1,000 | February 15th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Blossom Law Caregiver | Any | $1,000 | February 19th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Out-Of-State | Any | $1,000 | February 19th, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Yitz Stern | Any | $1,000 | February 20th, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Dominick Marsala Memorial | Any | $1,000 | February 26th, 2025 | Website Link | Video | |
| Dundee Deco | Any | $1,000 | February 28th, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Champions Of Justice | Any | Interested in attending law school | $1,000 | March 7th, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Rising Stars | Any | $1,000 | March 12, 2025 | Website Link | Video | |
| Striving Solo Parent | Any | $1,000 | March 12th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Supporting Prisoners' Families | Any | Family member who is incarcerated | $1,000 | March 17th, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Maineri Law Firm | Legal or Environmental related | $1,000 | April 7th, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Hoffer & Sheremet | Any | Interested in the legal system | $500 | April 15th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay |
| Cover Letter Mastery | Any | $750 | April 15th, 2025 | Website Link | Cover Letter | |
| Game Development | CS | $5,000 | May 15th, Annually | Website Link | Project | |
| Personal Injury Legal Group | Pre-Law | $1,000 | June 1st, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs | Business | Sophomore, taking 2 classes towards degree | $1,000 | June 1st, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Corporate Office Interiors | $1,000 | June 15th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Big Sun Athletics | Any | Student athlete | $000 | June 19th, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Social Equity | Any | Degree related to social justice | $1,000 | June 30th, 2025 | Website Link | Application |
| ROI CX Solutions | Any | $2,500 | July 1st, 2025 | Website Link | Video | |
| Jon Friedman Law Office | Pre-Law | $500 | July 25th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Pamela C. Bratcher | English | $1,000 | July 30th, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Philadelphia Injury Lawyers | Any | Interested in law school | $500 | July 31st, 2025 | Website Link | Essay |
| Pittsburgh Injury | Any | Interested in law school | $500 | July 31st, 2025 | Website Link | Essay |
| Soderman | Any | Full time student | $1,000 | July 31st, annually | Website Link | Short Essay |
| One Tough Student | Any | Affected by a drunk driver | $1,000 | August 13th, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Oliver Law Office | Pre-Law | $1,000 | August 15th, Annually | Website Link | Essay | |
| The Andrew S. Mathers | Any | $1,000 | September 1st, annually | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Waddoups Law | Pre-law | $1,000 | September 15th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Responsify Empowering Others | Any | $1,000 | October 5th, Annually | Website Link | Short Essay |
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