Scholarships

Transfer Commitment Scholarship 2025-26

Transfer Commitment scholarships are available to incoming transfers and amounts may vary up to $2,000.

What are the requirements?

  • Incoming transfer student.
Award Amount Eligibility (What You Need) Scholarship Renewal Requirements
Up to $2,000 3.50 GPA or higher 3.0 GPA at WIU, maximum of six additional semesters of undergraduate classes
Up to $1,500 3.25 - 3.49 GPA 3.0 GPA at WIU, maximum of six additional semesters of undergraduate classes
Up to $1,000 3.00 - 3.24 GPA 3.0 GPA at WIU, maximum of six additional semesters of undergraduate classes
  • The GPA for incoming students is based on the  final, official transcript(s)  from all colleges attended.
  • Submit a current year FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid with WIU as a school choice prior to the start of the semester of award.
  • Enroll in a minimum of 6 undergraduate semester hours. Requires continuous enrollment in fall and spring semesters each year.  

What else do I need to know?

  • Scholarships will be disbursed in equal amounts between the fall and spring semesters.
  • Total financial aid and scholarships cannot exceed the direct cost of attendance for Western Illinois University (tuition, fees, on-campus housing, dining) and no cash refunds will be given.
  • All scholarships are subject to the continued availability of funding.
  • Available for domestic students only. 
  • Scholarship ends when a bachelor's degree is attained.

Priority Deadline to Apply for Admission and Register for Classes

  • Awarding concludes when funds are exhausted. 
  • For summer/fall 2025, the priority deadline to apply for admission is August 1, 2025. Register for classes by August 29, 2025.
  • For spring 2026, the priority deadline to apply for admission is January 1. Register for classes by January 23, 2025.