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
- Submit a current year FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid with WIU as a school choice prior to the start of the semester of award
- Enroll in WIU undergraduate courses
Is this scholarship renewable?
- Yes, for an additional three years (six semesters) of continuous undergraduate study
- 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 and scholarships cannot exceed the direct cost of attendance for Western Illinois University (tuition, fees, on-campus housing, dining) and no cash refunds will be given
- Book awards are subject to the availability of funds
- Available for domestic students only
How to Apply
- Apply for admission by May 1 and then be admitted to WIU after application.
- Add WIU's school code (001780) to your FAFSA application
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