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Elevate Your Future with the Star Scholarship: A $1,000 Opportunity for City Colleges of Chicago Transfer Students

The Star Scholarship Partnership is a collaborative partnership between Western Illinois University and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC).

WIU will award $500 per year for up to 2 years to six Star Scholar CCC transfer students.

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Star Scholar Scholarship Eligibility

  • An earned associate degree from CCC or have completed the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum
  • Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale
  • Submit an application for admission to Western Illinois University by August 1st
  • 3.0 GPA at WIU for the scholarship to be renewed for an additional year.
  • Be a Star program participant with City Colleges of Chicago
  • Scholarship awarded on a first come, first served basis determined by the completed application date (applications are considered complete when submitted to WIU with all transcripts from any colleges/universities attended.)

Exclusive Benefits for CCC Star Scholars

  • WIU will make available key academic support, orientation and enrollment services to WIU-bound CCC students to facilitate their college retention and transition to WIU
  • Dedicated a transfer pre-enrollment counselor to CCC students
  • Students who qualify for the Star scholarship will also meet the eligibility requirements for the Transfer Commitment scholarship.

But wait, there's more!

We offer a number of institutional scholarships that can offset your cost, including The Western Way, which covers tuition costs and mandatory fees for eligible students. Departmental scholarships can also provide you with the financial assistance you need to make your academic dreams a reality. Learn more about other financial aid options.

Transfer-specific Scholarship Opportunities
  • Transfer Commitment Scholarships: Up to $2,000:
    • Awards up to $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 per year based on your college GPA
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: Up to $1,000:
    • Awards up to $1,000 to members of Phi Theta Kappa

Scholarships Western Way

How to Apply to WIU

*If you are in need of an application fee waiver please contact:
Kassie Daly
Email: KJ-Daly@wiu.edu
Phone: 309-255-0354