Scholarship Office
Private Scholarships
The WIU Scholarship Office receives information regarding private scholarships. While we have taken every effort to post reputable scholarship providers, it is your responsibility to make an informed decision whether or not to apply.
| Scholarship | Major | GPA, ACT, etc | Other requirements | $ Awarded each year | Deadline to apply | Apply to:/Contact | Comments |
| Nursing scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| MBA Scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| Women's Scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| Military Veteran Scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| LGBTQ Scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| Minority Scholarships | Website Link | ||||||
| Institute for Humane Studies | Graduate level | Varies | Varies | Website Link | |||
| The Company Corporation's Quarterly Business Plan Contest | Any | At least 18 years of age | $1,000 | Quarterly | Website Link | Submit a business plan | |
| Study Abroad Scholarships | Any | Website Link | |||||
| Rotary Peace Fellowship Program | Website Link | ||||||
| Navy Health Professions Scholarships | Health Professions |
Matt Birchall
Chief Hospital Corpsman Navy Health Professions (816) 501-6247 |
Active duty commitment required | ||||
| Air Force Health Professions Scholarships | Health Professions |
(618) 610-0817 |
Active duty commitment required | ||||
| RNtoBSN Scholarships | Nursing | Varies | Website Link | ||||
| AfterCollege Succurro | Minimum 2.5 GPA | Multiple deadlines | Website Link | ||||
| TG's Milton G. Wright Scholarship Drawing | Any | Undergraduate level | $500 | Awarded Monthly | Website Link | Cannot be a TG employee | |
| Comparecards.com Scholarship | Any | $2,500 | Awarded Monthly | Website Link | |||
| Student Fitness Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | Website Link | ||||
| Advocacy Training for Interns Program | Law | Interest in helping others | $1,000 | Website Link | |||
| NEWH Scholarships | Hospitality | Varies | Varies | Varies | Website Link | ||
| anyoption Scholarship | Any | Less than 25 years of age | $500 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| OnlineJobApplications.com Scholarship | Any | $500 | Website Link | Essay | |||
| Visual Arts Scholarship Program | Visual Arts related major | Minimum 3.0 GPA | Taking an Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, and Creative Advertising course | $1,000 | May 15, 2019 | Website Link | Three Logo Design Samples |
| Real Estate Scholarship | Real Estate Program | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | May 15, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Kingsberg Medical Scholarship | Any | Minimum 2.5 GPA | Varies | May 24, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| The Steers and Associates Aspiring Attorney Scholarship | Law | Undergraduate and Graduate | $1,000 | May 31, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Leon Bradley Scholarship | Teaching/School leadership | Minority seeking student teaching career | Varies | May 31, 2019 | Website Link | Application | |
| Catdi Printing Scholarship | Design Field w/ minor in business | $500 | June 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Lotus Boutique Scholarship | Any | $500 | June 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Alarm Systems Calgary Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $500 | June 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| DO Supply, Inc. Academic Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | June 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Car Loans of America scholarship | Any | $1,000 | June 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay/Transcripts | ||
| The Berkley Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $500 | June 15, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Think Einstein HR Knowledge Scholarship | Any | Minimum GPA 3.0 | $500 | June 15, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Think Einstein HR Knowledge | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $500 | June 15, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Same Day Loans 365 Scholarship | Any | Minimum 2.8 GPA | $500 | June 28, 2019 | Website Link |
Essay |
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| Rising Stars Interior Design Scholarship | Design-Related Field | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $2,500 | June 30, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Community Superhero Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA |
Demonstrable history of community service and volunteerism |
$1,500 | June 30, 2019 | Website Link | Essay/Transcripts |
| The Beacon Scholarship for Rural America | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA |
Must live in a rural area and meet low-income criteria |
$1,000 | June 30, 2019 | Website Link | Essay |
| Heart Disease Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA |
You have been diagnosed with heart disease or a congenital heart defect |
$1,000 | June 30, 2019 | Website Link | Essay/Transcripts |
| Empowered Future Teachers Scholarship | Education-related degree | Minimum 3.0 GPA |
Must be pursuing a career as a preschool-5th grade teacher (any discipline) |
$10,000 | June 30, 2019 | Website Link | Essay |
| CFF Foundation Education Award | Any | $1,500 | June 30, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Lodlois Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | June 30, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Building the Future Scholarship | Education-related degree | Minimum 3.0 GPA | Low income or minority undergraduate student pursuing a career in early education. | $5,000 | June 30, 2019 | Website Link | Essay |
| From Classroom to Classroom Scholarship | Education-related degree | Minimum 3.0 GPA | High school senior pursuing an education-related degree. | $5,000 | June 30, 2019 | Website Link | Essay |
| Invest in Your Future Scholarship | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $5,000 | June 30, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| First Year College Students Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | July 12, 2019 | Website Link | Essay/Acceptance Letter | ||
| The Sure Oak Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | July 15, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Aspire-To-Be Scholarship | Any | Minimum 2.5 GPA | Have a career goal of running your own business | $1,000 | July 31, 2019 | Website Link | Essay |
| Future Contractors Scholarship | Any | $750 | July 31, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Workplace Rights Law Group Scholarship | Any | $500 | August 1, 2019 | Website Link | Quiz/Resume/Transcript | ||
| The Youthist Scholarship | Any | Undergraduate or Graduate | $1,000 | August 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Gatekeeper Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | August 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay/Proof of Enrollment | ||
| Teachinguide Online Learning Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | August 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay/Proof of Enrollment | ||
| Texas Premier Locksmith Scholarship | Any | $500 | August 13, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| G2 Entrepreneurial Scholarship | Any | Minimum 2.5 GPA | $5,000 | August 16, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Future Entrepreneur Scholarship | Any | $2,000 | August 31, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Beldon Scholarship | Business, Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field | Minimum 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | September 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Fast Water Heater | Engineering, Mechanical Systems, or Energy Efficiency related field | $500 | September 8, 2019 | Website Link | Essay/Proof of Enrollment | ||
| Expert Insurance Reviews' Young Drivers Scholarships | Any | $1,000 | September 25, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Same Day Loans 365 Scholarship | Any | Minimum 2.8 GPA | $500 | September 28, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Bookmundi's Travel the World Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | October 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay/Proof of Enrollment | ||
| Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | October 5, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| GreenPal's Scholarship for Tomorrow | College of Business | Minimum 3.5 GPA | Must have declared major or minor in business, economics, or finance | $2,000 | October 15, 2019 | Website Link | Essay |
| Privacy Matters Scholarship | Any | $2,000 | October 30, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| NCSM Annual Student Scholarship | Any | Varies | October 31, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| DebtConsolidation Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | November 15, 2019 | Website Link | Essay/Proof of Enrollment | |
| Ashoori Law Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | Undergraduate or Graduate | $1,000 | December 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay/Transcript |
| FortZed Scholarship | Any | $2,500 | December 1, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship | Any | Documented diagnosis of brain injury | $1,000 | December 15, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Pet Parents Scholarship | Any | $500 | December 31, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | ||
| Intoxalock Drunk Driving Scholarship | Any | $3,000 | December 31, 2019 | Website Link | Video | ||
| Biology Dictionary Scholarship | Any | Minimum 2.5 GPA | $1,000 | December 31, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Biology Dictionary Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | December 31, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| National Debt Relief Scholarship | STEM related | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | December 31, 2019 | Website Link | Essay | |
| VIP Puppies Scholarship | Any | $500 | December 31, 2019 | Website Link | Essay |
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