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Way Awarded WIU President's Scholarship

April 18, 2016

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MACOMB, IL – High school senior Livia Way, of Plano (IL), has been awarded a President's Scholarship, which covers four years of tuition, fees, and a residence hall room and meal plan at the school.

"I selected Western Because of its great reputation as a law enforcement university, and because it is the only university in Illinois that offers a bachelor's degree in forensic chemistry," said Way.

At Western, Way hopes to major in forensic chemistry and minor in criminalistics. Her future career goals are to work in a crime lab and the FBI.

In high school, Way participated in 4-H, the drama and chemistry clubs, concert and marching bands and Disabilities Reach Everyone, Awareness Matters (DREAM).

While attending WIU, she also hopes to join the Humane Society service association and the Muggles for Magic club.

To qualify for the WIU President's Scholarship, students must have a minimum ACT score of 32 and have already received WIU's Centennial Commitment Scholarship. The scholarship decision is also weighted by the proof of volunteer and community service.

For more information on the fund, visit wiu.edu/vpaps. Additional scholarship opportunities can be found by visiting wiu.edu/scholarship.

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