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Board of Trustees/BA Degree Program

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available to students. These scholarships listed below are specific to the BOT/BA degree program, but there are many others available.

Contact the Scholarship Office for information regarding other scholarships.

BOT/BA Alumni Scholarship

History

One of the most important measures of an institution is the success of its alumni.  Nearly 7,000 people living across the United States and throughout the world are proud to trace their academic roots to Western Illinois University’s Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts Degree Program. Each year BOT/BA alumni donate to provide current BOT/BA students with the necessary assistance that will aid them to receiving their degrees.

Criteria

To apply for this scholarship students must be:

• Admitted to the BOT/BA degree program
• Actively working to complete the BOT/BA degree during the past summer and/or fall terms. Students who meet one of the following criteria during the summer and/or fall terms are considered active:
• Received credit for completed coursework at WIU
• Received credit for completed coursework at regionally accredited institutions or through ACE-evaluated military or non-collegiate training
• Submitted prior learning portfolio materials (in draft or completed form) to a BOT/BA academic advisor; or
• Can provide evidence of proficiency testing.
• In good standing with the University (or any institution of higher education the student is currently attending) and with the community
• In financial need.

Terms

A limited number of annual $1,000 awards.

Application - Complete instructions will appear in the Fall issue of "Transitions"

Send your BOT/BA Alumni Scholarship application to School of Extended Studies, Alumni Scholarship Committee, Horrabin Hall 6, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL  61455-1390.  Incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration. Download BOT/BA Alumni Scholarship Application (doc).

Deadline for Application

January 4

Selection Process

Recipients will be selected by the School of Extended Studies Alumni Scholarship Committee. 

Questions regarding the Scholarship

Contact the School of Extended Studies Alumni Scholarship Committee, Horrabin Hall 6, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390; or by telephone 309/298-1929 or via email NP-BOT@wiu.edu

BOT/BA Presidential Scholarship

Criteria

1. BOT/BA students must apply for this scholarship during their first year at WIU and in the BOT/BA degree program with no prior WIU credit. Upon award, WIU course enrollment required.
2. Students must be in good academic standing.
3. Students must have earned an ACT composite between 21 and 24 OR be 5 years out of high school.
4. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility that has resulted in significant personal growth. They will be expected to continue that commitment.

Applications

Return completed application and supporting documentation by July 1 to Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts Degree Program, Western Illinois University, Horrabin Hall 6, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL  61455. Incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration. Download BOT/BA Presidential Scholarship Application (Word .doc).

Terms

Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1000

Selection Process

Recipients will be selected by the director of the Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts degree program, with final approval from the director of University Scholarship Activities.

Additional Comments

Financial need is not a consideration. The scholarship can be awarded to any student in their first year at WIU with the BOT/BA program.

Inquiries Should Be Sent to:

Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts Degree program, Horrabin Hall 6, 1 University Circle, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, 61455; via email at NP-BOT@wiu.edu or by telephone (309) 298-1929.

Deadline for Application: July 1

This award is non-renewable.

 

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