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Jones Awarded WIU President's Scholarship

February 24, 2021

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MACOMB, IL - High school senior Gracie Jones, of Colchester, IL, has been awarded a Western Illinois University President's Scholarship, in conjunction with the Western Commitment Scholarship. Together, these scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and standard board for eight semesters.

"I selected WIU because both my parents are alumni, and I am a local girl who has never wanted to go too far from home. I've also had positive experiences taking WIU dual credit courses through high school," said Jones.

At Western, Jones plans to major in nursing, and to participate in recreational volleyball and explore volunteer and service organizations.

In high school, Jones was involved in volleyball, thespians, was a member of the National Honor Society, the Macomb Youth Leadership organization, was a class officer and in choir.

After graduating from WIU, Jones plans to pursue a master's degree to become a nurse practitioner.

To qualify for the WIU President's Scholarship, students must first be awarded WIU's Commitment Scholarship. The scholarship decision is also weighted by the proof of volunteer and community service.

For more information on the fund, visit wiu.edu/vpaps. Additional scholarship opportunities can be found by visiting wiu.edu/scholarship.

Posted By: Lissette Cavazos (wiunews@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing