Scholarships
Leatherneck Book Award
The Leatherneck book award provides $1,200 for textbooks and supplies in the University Bookstore.
What are the requirements?
- Incoming freshman
- Eligible for a federal Pell grant as determined through FAFSA
- Enroll in WIU undergraduate courses
Is this scholarship renewable?
- Yes, for an additional three years (six semesters) of continuous undergraduate study
- Meet federal satisfactory academic progress requirements
- Meet eligibility for a federal Pell grant as determined through FAFSA
What else do I need to know?
- Book awards will be disbursed in equal amounts between the fall and spring semesters
- Book awards do not carry forward to the next semester
- Total financial aid, scholarships and book awards cannot exceed the direct total cost of attendance for Western Illinois University
- Book awards are subject to the availability of funds
How to Apply
- Apply and be accepted for admission at WIU
- Add WIU's school code (001780) to your FAFSA application
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