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 |
Matt Birchall
Chief Hospital Corpsman Navy Health Professions (816) 501-6247 |
Active duty commitment required | |||
| Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega | Any | $1,500 | April 29th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| The Short Media - Marketing Scholarship | Any | $500 | April 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Local Counsel Law | STEM | $500 | April 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Brian C. Jensen Grant | Any | $1,000 | April 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Waple & Houk PLLC | Pre-Law | $1,000 | April 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Sandstone Care | Any | $5,000 | May 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Video | |
| Complete Web Resources | Any | $1,000 | May 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Quality Hoops | Any | Play(ed) or watch basketball | $500 | May 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Lance Bradford | Any | $1,000 | May 10th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Game Development | CS | $5,000 | May 15th, Annually | Website Link | Project | |
| Students In Need | Humanities or Pre-Law | Low Income | $2,000 | May 20th, 2024 | Website Link | Video |
| Immigrant Student | Any | First or second generation immigrant | $1,000 | May 20th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Acker Warren Fresh Start | Any | Freshman | $1,000 | May 22nd, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Difference Makers | Junior or Senior | $1,000 | May 27th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| OVC Market Yourself | Any | Aspiring Law Student | $1,000 | May 27th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Stand Up To Distracted Driving | Any | Affected by distracted driving | $1,000 | May 29th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Lance Bradford STEM | STEM | $1,000 | May 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Brewer Long Insight | Any | $1,000 | May 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Design Project | |
| Robert Wilkos Aviation | Any | Preference to those interested in aviation | $1,000 | May 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| General Education and Mental Health | Any | $1,500 | May 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Justice Hero | Any | $1,000 | May 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Global Scholarship | Any | International Students | $1,000 | May 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Nicolet Law | Any | $5,000 | June & Dec. 1st Yearly | Website Link | Video | |
| Personal Injury Legal Group | Pre-Law | $1,000 | June 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs | Business | Sophomore, taking 2 classes towards degree | $1,000 | June 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| One Tough Student | Any | Injured by a drunk driver or know someone who was | $1,000 | June 5th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Moving Forward | Any | Criminal history | $1,000 | June 5th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Schwartz Injury Law | Any | $1,000 | June 10th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Behan Law Group Military Veteran | Any | Active, Child of, or Veteran | $1,000 | June 10th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Justice in Family | Any | Aspiring law student | $1,000 | June 12th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Mary Rohrscheib Teaching | Education | Varies | June 14th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| The Lariat Foundation | STEM | From a rural area | Varies | June 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Career Zen | Any | 3.0 GPA | $2,500 | June 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Underdogs | Any | Community and volunteer service |
$2,500 |
June 17th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Healthcare Professionals | Healthcare | $1,000 | June 17th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Breaking the Cycle | Any | Grew up in a tough living situation | $1,000 | June 19th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Nirdosh Jagota | Any | Interest in Biotechnology | $1,000 | June 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Smart Savings | Any | $500 | June 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Video | |
| Bearing MFG | Any | $2,000 | June 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Social Equity | Any | Degree related to social justice | $1,000 | June 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Application |
| Ben Hall Law | Any | $1,000 | July 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Clark Law Group | Any | Child of current or former military member | $1,000 | July 2nd, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| The Crowder Law Firm | Any | $1,000 | July 8th, 2024 | Website Link | Application | |
| Changing the World | STEM | $,1000 | July 8th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Elite Lawyer Scholarship | Any | 3.0 GPA minimum | $1,000 | July 10th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay/Video |
| Law Office of Philip R. Nathe | Any | 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | July 10th, 2024 | Website Link | Video |
| Avnet Law National Scholarship | Any | Volunteer and Community Service Experience | $1,000 | July 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Boucher LLP | Any | $1,000 | July 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| ASAP Finance | Any | $1,000 | July 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Jon Friedman Law Office | Pre-Law | $500 | July 25th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Industry Metal Service | Any | $1,000 | July 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Pamela C. Bratcher | English | $1,000 | July 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| At Your Own Pace | Any | $1,000 | July 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Philly Injury Law | Any | Want to pursue Law school | $500 | July 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Pittsburgh Injury | Any | Want to pursue Law school | $500 | July 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Soderman | Any | Full time student | $1,000 | July 31st, annually | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Personal Statements | Any | $1,000 | August 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Michael Moody Fitness | Health Related | Leadership and work experience | $1,500 | August 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Application |
| Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico | Any | $1,000 | August 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Dangers of Texting and Driving | Any | $1,000 | August 2nd, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Community Impact | Any | Community Service | $2,500 | August 14th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Oliver Law Office | Pre-Law | $1,000 | August 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Future Leaders in Finance | Any | $1,000 | August 19th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Blossom Law Caregiver | Any | You or your parent are the primary caregiver for a loved one | $1,000 | August 21st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Out-Of-State | Any | Be an out-of-state student | $1,000 | August 21st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Russell Law Firm | Pre-Law | $500 | August 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Glen Larson Law | Pre-Law | $500 | August 31st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| The Andrew S. Mathers | Any | $1,000 | September 1st, annually | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Responsify Empowering Others | Any | $1,000 | October 5th, Annually | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident | Any | You or a family member was injured/impacted by an accident | $1,000 | December 15th, Annually | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Klotzman Law Firm | Any | $1,000 | December 31st, Annually | Website Link | Essay |
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