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 | GPA, ACT, etc | Other requirements | $ Awarded each year | Deadline to apply | Apply to:/Contact | Comments |
| Nursing scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| MBA Scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| Women's Scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| Military Veteran Scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| LGBTQ Scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| Minority Scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| Institute for Humane Studies | Graduate level | Varies | Varies | Website Link | |||
| The Company Corporation's Quarterly Business Plan Contest | Any | At least 18 years of age | $1,000 | Quarterly | Website Link | Submit a business plan | |
| SDL365 Achievers Scholarship | Any | Minimum 2.8 GPA | Enrolled in a college, graduate, or professional program | $500 | Quarterly | Website Link | Essay/Proof of enrollment |
| Study Abroad Scholarships | Any | Website Link | |||||
| Rotary Peace Fellowship Program | Website Link | ||||||
| Navy Health Professions Scholarships | Health Professions |
Matt Birchall
Chief Hospital Corpsman Navy Health Professions (816) 501-6247 |
Active duty commitment required | ||||
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Air Force Health Professions Scholarships |
Health Professions |
(618) 610-0817 |
Active duty commitment required | ||||
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LendUp Opportunity Scholarship |
Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $2,500 | Quarterly | Essay | ||
| RNtoBSN Scholarships | Nursing | Varies | Website Link | ||||
| AfterCollege Succurro | Minimum 2.5 GPA | Multiple deadlines | Website Link | ||||
| TG's Milton G. Wright Scholarship Drawing | Any | Undergraduate level | $500 | Awarded Monthly | Website Link | Cannot be a TG employee | |
| Comparecards.com Scholarship | Any | $2,500 | Awarded Monthly | Website Link | |||
| EDU Birdie Scholarships for African American Students | Various | Varies | Varies | Website Link | Varies | ||
| Student Fitness Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | Website Link | ||||
| Advocacy Training for Interns Program | Law | Interest in helping others | $1,000 | Website Link | |||
| NEWH Scholarships | Hospitality | Varies | Varies | Varies | Website Link | ||
| AnyOption Scholarship | Any | Less than 25 years of age | $500 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| OnlineJobApplications.com Scholarship | Any | $500 | Website Link | Essay | |||
| Dick Hannah Dealership Scholarship | Any | High School Senior | $1,000 | Website Link | Application | ||
| Speech Pathology Master's Program Scholarships | Speech Pathology and Audiology | Varies | Graduate | Varies | Varies | Website Link | |
| Access Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | Varies | Website Link | Application | ||
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Dr. Suhyun An Scholarship
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Medical Field | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $2,000 | November 30, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
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Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
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Any | U.S Citizen | $500 | November 30, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
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Mental Health Education Annual Scholarship
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Any | $1,500 | November 30, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
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The Andrew Flusche Scholarship
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Any | Citizen or Lawful resident | $500 | November 30, 2021 | Website Link | Video | |
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Aaron Wersing Employment Discrimination Scholarship
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Any | $1,000 |
December 1,2021 |
Website Link | Essay | ||
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Community Commitment Scholarship
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Any | $1,000 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
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Tenge Law Firm Scholarship
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Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | Currently attending, U.S Citizen or hold permanent Residency | $2,000 | December 1,2021 | Website Link | Essay |
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OVLG Scholarship
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Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | Currently attending or planning to attend the University | $1,000 | December 1,2021 | Website Link | Essay |
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Overview of the Patient Care Medical Scholarship
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Any | $1,000 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
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Dura-Pack Scholarship
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Any | Enrolled in a University | $3,000 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
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Psomagen Scholarship
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Science, Technology, Engineering, Math | $2,000 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay or Video | ||
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Avalaunch Media Scholarship
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Any | $1,000 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay or Video | ||
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Patient Care Medical
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Any | Undergraduate or graduate | $1,000 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
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The Right to Trial Scholarship Contest
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Any | $1,000 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
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Premier Catheter Supplies
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Any | $1,000 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
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Scottsdale Injury Lawyers Undergrad Scholarship
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Any | $1,000 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
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WiseGeek Nursing No-Essay Scholarship
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Any | U.S citizen or permanent legal resident | $500 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Application | |
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Work Injury Awareness Scholarship
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Any | $1,000 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
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Sigmund Software Scholarship
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Nursing, Healthcare, IT, Computer Engineering, Healthcare Technology, Health Informatics, Health Information Management | $500 | December 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
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The Simmons and Fletcher P.C, Students wth Disabilities Scholarship
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Any | Documentation/ Diagnosis of disavility from a medical doctor |
First Place: $1,000 Second Place: $500 |
Deceber 1, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
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Artsybucket Scholarship
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Any | $750 | December 15, 2021 | Website Link | Photograph | ||
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Allied Van Lines Scholarship
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Business, Supply Chain Management | Undergraduate | $1,000 | December 15, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
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Josh Gibson MD Scholarship
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Any | Undergraduate or Graduate | $1,000 | December 15, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
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Home Heavenz Clean Environment Scholarship
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Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000-$2,000 | December 15, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
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The Young Leader Scholarship
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Any | $1,000 | December 15, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
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The Fob James Law Firm Scholarship
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Any | $1,000 | December 15, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
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The Patel Law Firm's Our Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
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Any | Undergraudate | $1,500 | December 17, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
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Cleanup Expert Scholarship
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Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA |
First place: $3,000 Second place: $1,500 |
December 25, 2021 | Website Link | Essay or Video | |
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Exam Craze Scholarship
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Any |
$1,000 |
December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Pawzandpets Scholarship | Animal science, zoology, biology, pre-vet | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $500 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
| CouponXDeals Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.2 GPA | $3,000 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
| SI Yachts Positive Values Scholarship | Any | $2,000 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Game On Mommy Scholarship | Any | Minimum 2.5 GPA | $500 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Happy Valley Cannabis Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | Legal Resident | $2,500 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay |
| Top Nigerian Jobs Scholarship | Any | Undergraduate or Graduate | $2,000 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Law Office of Kerry L Armstrong Scholarship | Any | $1,500 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Made in America Movement Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | Graduate and legal resident of United States | $2,000 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay |
| Skates Scholarship Program | Any | £1000 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Showcase IDX Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $2,000 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
| The Yearly Pacific Bay Recovery Scholarship | Any | Minimum 2.5 GPA | $1,500 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay | |
| The Allen Scott Blackhall- Pay it Forward Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.25 GPA | Resident of the U.S | $500 | December 31, 2021 | Website Link | Essay |
| Home Counties Joinery Scholarship | Any | $500 | December 31, 2021 | Website LInk | Essay | ||
| Get Best Plasma Cutter Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | January 31, 2022 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | January 31, 2022 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Vector Movers NJ Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,500 | March 15th, 2022 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Scholarship Program for Graphic Web Design Students | Graphic Design | Minimum 3.0 GPA | Citizen or Pernament Resident | $5,000 | May 15th, 2022 | Website Link | Graphic Design |
| Disaster Relief Scholarship | Any | $10,000 | June 1st, 2022 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Home William D King Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | June 30th, 2022 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Eskew Law Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 | Citizen/ Child of a convincted felon | $1,500 | July 31st, 2022 | Website Link | Essay |
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