Scholarships

Western Illinois University proudly supports students’ academic achievements through our scholarship opportunities. Explore our automatic scholarships for freshman and transfer students below.

Our application-based scholarships are made possible through generous financial support from our alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff who believe a high-quality education should be accessible without imposing excessive financial burden.

Scholarship Information 2025-26

AIM HIGH Western Commitment Scholarships: up to $6,000

Automatic awards up to $6,000, $4,000 or $2,000 per year based only on your HS GPA

Alumni Legacy Scholarships: Up to $1,000

Awards up to $1,000 per year to children and grandchildren of WIU graduates

Local Leatherneck Housing Scholarships: Up to $3,000

Awards up to $3,000 for housing if your hometown is near Macomb

Transfer Commitment Scholarships: Up to $2,000

Automatic awards up to $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 per year based on your college GPA

Local Leatherneck Housing Scholarships: Up to $3,000

Awards up to $3,000 for housing if your hometown is near Macomb

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: Up to $1,000

Awards up to $1,000 to members of Phi Theta Kappa

General Scholarships

View the list of awards and 'How to Apply' information below. May 1, 2025 is the application deadline for Fall 2025 students.

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Specialized Scholarships: Varied Application Deadlines
Scholarship	GPA, ACT	Requirements	Award	Deadline
Fraternal Order of Police Book Scholarship	No minimum requirements	Full time; Resident of McDonough County when graduated from high school	$100	January 5 for spring semester August 1 for fall semester
Episcopal Church of St. George Harold McMullen Memorial Scholarship	At least sophomore class level; enrolled full time	Preference to Episcopal faith attending an Episcopal church; good academic and judicial standing	$500	September 27