Undergraduate Scholarships
All scholarships are subject to availibility.
Currently Enrolled Students
Please complete only one application for any or all of the following five scholarships.
Nancy A. BrownScholarship |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| GPA: | 3.0 |
| Requirements: | Completed 60 s.h. by conclusion of the spring semester Major in dept. of Curriculum and Instruction with an elementaryeducation option. |
| Award Amount: | Up to$1,000 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
| Comments: | Preference will be given to applicants who can document community service. Financial need is not a consideration |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| GPA: | 3.0 |
| Requirements: | Completed sophomore year with at least 2 sem. to go before graduation |
| Award Amount: | Up to $2,000 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| GPA: | 2.8 |
| Requirements: | Junior/Senior Major in dept. of Curriculum and Instruction with Early Childhood Education emphasis Must show evidence of dependability, leadership, and service |
| Award Amount: | Up to $500 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| GPA: | 3.5 |
| Requirements: | Completed 60 s.h. by conclusion or the spring semester Major in dept. of Curriculum and Instruction with an Elementary Education option. |
| Award Amount: | Up to $1,000 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
| Comments: | Financial need is not a consideration |
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Scholarship |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| GPA: | 3.0 |
| Requirements: | Junior/Senior Elementary Education Major Show financial need Must show teaching potential |
| Award Amount: | Up to $1,500 annually (3 awards at $500 each) |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
| Comments: | Not renewable |
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Incoming Freshmen and Transfers
Please complete only one application for any or all of the following four scholarships.
Ethel RayScholarship |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| Requirements: | Freshmen only ACT score of 25 or higher Be in the upper 25% of graduating class Major in Elementary Education |
| Award Amount: | Up to $1,000 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
| Comments: | Plan to major in Department of Curriculum & Instruction |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| GPA: | 3.0 |
| Requirements: | Freshmen only ACT score of 25 or higher Major in Elementary Education Demonstrate financial need |
| Award Amount: | Up to $500 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
| Comments: | Not renewable |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| Requirements: | Freshman or transfer student If freshman-ACT score of 23 and upper 25% of class and be a resident of one of the 27 West-Central Illinois counties** served by Western Illinois University If transfer student-have minimum of 30 s.h. with 3.25 GPA transferring from any community college or university Major in Elelmentary Education |
| Award Amount: | Up to $500 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
| Comments: | Financial need and extra-curricular activities considered |
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Scholarship |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| Requirements: | Freshman or transfer student If freshman-ACT score of 23 and upper 25% of class and be a resident of one of the 27 West-Central Illinois counties** served by Western Illinois University If transfer student-have minimum of 30 s.h. with 3.25 GPA transferring from any community college or university Major in Elelmentary Education |
| Award Amount: | Up to $500 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
| Comments: | Financial need and extra-curricular activities considered |
**27 West-Central Illinois counties: Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jersey, Knox, Logan, Macoupin, Mason, McDonough, Menard, Mercer, Morgan, Peoria, Pike, Rock Island, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Stark, Tazewell and Warren
Freshmen, Transfer and Currently Enrolled Students
Please complete only one application for any or all of the following four scholarships.
Helen L. BuckleyScholarship |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| GPA: | 3.6 |
| Requirements: | Top 10% of graduating class, if Freshman Freshman or Sophomore Major in Elelmentary Education |
| Award Amount: | Up to $1,000 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
| Comments: | Preference will be given to Bureau County resident |
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Jessie Ferne Routh Grice
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| GPA: | If Freshman-ACT score of 25 and upper 25% of class If transfer-have minimum 3.0 GPA |
| Requirements: | Must plan to teach at elementary level Must be enrolled for 12 semester hours minimum |
| Award Amount: | Up to $300 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
| Comments: | Renewable-must reapply and maintain 3.0 GPA Need 2 letters of recommendation and transcript |
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Scholarship |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| GPA: | If Freshman-ACT score of 25 and upper 25% of class If transfer-have minimum 2.5 GPA |
| Requirements: | Must plan to teach at elementary level Must be enrolled for 12 semester hours minimum |
| Award Amount: | Up to $300 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
| Comments: | Renewable-must reapply and maintain 3.0 GPA Home-schooled students encouraged to apply |
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| Deadline to Apply: | April 1 |
| GPA: | 3.0 |
| Requirements: | Junior/Senior Must plan to teach at elementary level Must be enrolled for 6 semester hours minimum |
| Award Amount: | Up to $300 |
| Apply to/Contact: | Dr.Dooley, Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, OR Janice Owens, Director of Scholarship Activities |
| Comments: | Renewable |
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