Scholarships
Leatherneck Visitor Scholarships
Leatherneck Visitor scholarships are a one-time $1,000 award to incoming freshmen and transfer students who attend an event with Undergraduate Admissions.
What are the requirements?
- Attend an event with Undergraduate Admissions up to two years before starting classes at WIU
Check wiu.edu/visit to view eligible visit options, including
- Virtual presentations
- Academic department events
- Discover Western open houses
- On-campus tours
- Quad Cities Welcome Wednesday
- Enroll full-time in WIU undergraduate courses
What else do I need to know?
- Students are welcome to attend multiple events but will receive one visitor scholarship
- Scholarships will be disbursed in equal amounts between the fall and spring semesters
- Total financial aid and scholarships cannot exceed the direct total cost of attendance for Western Illinois University
- Scholarships are subject to the availability of funds
How to Apply
- Apply and be accepted for admission to WIU
- Visit campus
- Deadline: August 1 for fall semester
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