Scholarships
Scholarships
WIU scholarship programs represent a strong tradition of helping WIU students.
2024-2025 scholarship information coming soon!
2023-2024 Scholarship Information
President's Scholarship: 100% of tuition and more
Awards 100% of your tuition, fees, room and meal plan
General Scholarships
View the list of awards and 'How to Apply' information below. May 1, 2023 is the application deadline for Fall 2023 students.
+ How to Apply
- Apply to be a student at WIU
- Complete a General Application to be automatically considered for most WIU scholarships.
- Receive additional recommendations on additional scholarships.
Scholarship awards are sent to new transfer applicants 4-6 weeks after the posted deadline.
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| Scholarship | GPA, ACT | Requirements | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Two Year Scholarship | Minimum 3.4 GPA | Transferring 30 hours; Leadership; Extracurricular activities; and community service are considered | $1,000 |
| Western Illinois Now (WIN) Alumni Scholarship | No minimum requirements | Child or grandchild of a WIU alumnus; Financial need | $750 |
| Western Illinois Now (WIN) Alumni Council Scholarship | No minimum requirements | Child or grandchild of a WIU alumnus; Financial need | $1,000 |
| MidAmerica National Bank Scholarship | Minimum 3.5 GPA | Transfer from Spoon River College; Extra-curricular activities, community involvement, volunteerism | $1,500 |
| Herman R. Koester Scholarship | No minimum requirements | Son or daughter of deceased veteran honorably discharged from Armed Forces; Financial need | Varies |
| William "Dr. B." and Jacquie Brattain Transfer Scholarship | No minimum requirements | Resident of Hancock, McDonough, or Schuyler County, IL; Transfer from community college; Demonstration of academic excellence and community involvement | Varies |
| Sheila A. Grone Roehlk Scholarship | Minimum 3.25 GPA | Education major; Financial need; Preference to a Galesburg IL high school graduate; Incoming freshman also considered | $2,000 |
| Joseph R. Withers Memorial Scholarship | Minimum 2.8 GPA | Enrolled full-time; Child of a single parent with financial need based on FAFSA; Preference given to student from Peoria or of Christian faith | Varies |
| A. Gilbert Belles Scholarship | Minimum 3.0 GPA | Graduate of McDonough County, IL high school; Demonstrated involvement in community college athletics or student activities | $1,000 |
| Maxene Brooks Scholarship | Minimum 3.2 GPA | Transferring a minimum 30 semester hours; Demonstrated leadership and community service | $1,000 |
| COEHS Transfer Book Scholarship | Minimum 3.0 GPA | Financial need; History of employment; Preference given to students with a major in College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) | $500 |
| Edward Ohlin Scholarship | Minimum 3.4 GPA | Leadership, extracurricular activities, and community service | $1,000 |
| Chicago Mercantile Exchange Scholarship | No minimum requirements | Ag Finance or Ag Business major; Financial need | Varies |
| Patrick Magoon Scholarship | Minimum 3.2 GPA | Demonstrated leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, and/or employment; Financial need may be a consideration | $1,000 |
| Scholarship | GPA, ACT | Requirements | Award | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Allan & Gertrude Laflin Alumni Council Scholarship | Minimum 3.0 GPA | Child of an alumnus; Completed 75 hours by end of semester in which applying; Active in university student organizations | $1,500 | March 30 |
| Chad Stovall Memorial Scholarship | No minimum requirements | Must be diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or Attention Deficit Disorder; Good academic standing; Enrolled full time; Financial need will be considered | Varies | April 15 |
| Kristi Gilbert Memorial Scholarship | No minimum requirements | Diagnosed with epilepsy; Good academic standing; Full time; Financial need | $1,000 | Contact the Disability Resource Center |
| 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 |
Select a department to view available scholarships.
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- Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
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- Broadcasting
- Broadcasting - Quad Cities
- College of Business and Technology
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- College of Education and Human Services
- Earth, Atmospheric, and Geographic Information Sciences Scholarships
- Economics & Decision Sciences
- Education
- Engineering and Technology
- English
- Finance
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Health Sciences
- History
- Honors (Centennial Honors College)
- Information Systems
- Instructional Design and Technology
- Journalism
- Kinesiology (Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education)
- Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA)
- LEJA - Fire Science
- Library
- Management (includes Supply Chain Management)
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Military Science
- Music
- Nursing
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Race, Religion, Gender, and Multidisciplinary Studies
- Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA)
- Science Education
- Social Work
- Sociology & Anthropology
- Speech Pathology & Audiology
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Education (CPEP)
- Theatre and Dance
Foundation and department scholarships that require an application are available through the Scholarship Portal.
Students who started classes at WIU in Summer 2022, Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 can find award and renewal criteria here.
Foundation and department scholarships that require an application are available on the Scholarship Portal.
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