Tillman Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an entering transfer/community college student.
Criteria. Applications for this scholarship must:
- have completed at least 30 semester hours of college credit at the time of application and 48 semester hours of credit at the time of enrollment at WIU with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- have completed at least 3 semester hours of geography or earth science course work at the time of application and 6 semester hours by the time of enrollment at WIU with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for those hours.
- have a written recommendation of a geography or earth science faculty member from the institution you will be transferring from.
Applications
- applications are available from the Geography Department (Tillman 313)
Award
- $500 (one year), $1000 (two years)
Deadline
- Applications are due April 2
Selection Process
- The Tillman Scholarship Committee, in consultation with the chairperson, will select the recipient.
Criteria for Renewal
- The scholarship can be renewed for a second year if the recipient maintains a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA and remains enrolled full-time as a Geography major.
Inquiries
- Geography Department
313 Tillman Hall
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390