School of Engineering and Technology

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS




Engineering and Technology Scholarships

Scholarship application forms are submitted online:

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Application Deadline: March 15

Contact Information:

School of Engineering and Technology
Knoblauch Hall 135
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390

Phone: (309) 298-1091

Please note: Listed awards are estimated and subject to change. Typical award amounts are listed below with each scholarship


Engineering & Technology Faculty Emeriti Freshman Scholarship - $100

One scholarship of $100 will be awarded to a student in EACH major field: Construction and Facilities Management, Engineering Technology and Engineering.

Applicants requirements:

  • Incoming admitted Freshman with a declared major in Construction and Facilities, Engineering, or Engineering Technology
  • Be in the upper 50% of your graduating class
  • Use this scholarship at WIU
  • Demonstrate leadership and service in your high school

Submission requirements:

  • Submit two letters of recommendation-one must be from your high school teacher who represents the major field of study
  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15



Engineering & Technology Faculty Emeriti Transfer Student Scholarship - $100

One scholarship of $100 will be awarded to a student in EACH major field: Construction and Facilities Management, Engineering Technology and Engineering.

Applicants requirements:

  • Incoming admitted Transfer with a declared major in Construction and Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering
  • 3.0 GPA in your chosen field of study at your two-year institution class
  • Use this scholarship at WIU
  • Demonstrate leadership and service in your two-year institution

Submission requirements:

  • Submit two letters of recommendation-one must be from a two-year institution instructor
  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15.



The Robert "Bob" Erekson Scholarship - $500

This scholarship is open to all junior and senior majors in Construction and Facilities Management.

Applicants requirements:

  • 60 Semester Hours at WIU
  • 20 Semester Hours in CSTM courses at WIU
  • 3.0 overall GPA at WIU and 3.0 GPA in major
  • One remaining full-time semester at WIU
  • Preference will be given to married students

Submission requirements:

  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15.



Jarrell and Sylvia Hofer Scholarship - $1000/academic year

This scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding junior and senior in the Engineering Technology Department. This scholarship is renewable provided the recipient earns a 3.0 GPA the year they receive the initial award. Financial need will be a consideration for selection.

Applicants requirements:

  • Junior or senior standing
  • 60 Semester Hours at WIU
  • 3.0 overall GPA at WIU and 3.0 GPA in major

Submission requirements:

  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15.



The Neil E. Hoover Memorial Scholarship - $350

This scholarship is open to all junior and senior majors in Engineering Technology. Preference will be given to applications from Schuyler, Brown, or Pike Counties. However, if there are no qualified applications from those counties, the scholarship will be awarded to someone outside of the tri-county area.

Applicants requirements:

  • Junior or senior standing
  • 60 Semester Hours at WIU
  • 20 Semester Hours in Engineering Dept courses at WIU
  • 3.0 overall GPA at WIU and 3.0 GPA in major
  • One remaining full-time semester at WIU

Submission requirements:

  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15.



James A. Leopardo Scholarship - $2000 (50% in Fall, 50% in Spring)

This scholarship is open to all junior construction management majors.

Applicants requirements:

  • Construction Management Major
  • Junior standing (60+ credit hours) at the end of the semester of application
  • Minimum 3.0 major GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Completed at least 15 credit hours of Construction Management course work at WIU
  • Completed at least 21 credit hours of overall coursework at WIU
  • Demonstrated leadership and service

Submission requirements:

  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15.



Norris A. Nelson Scholarship in Industrial Education and Technology - $100

Applicants requirements:

  • Major of Engineering Technology
  • Junior or senior standing
  • 20 Semester Hours in Engineering Dept courses at WIU
  • 3.0 GPA
  • One remaining full-time semester at WIU

Submission requirements:

  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15.



Dr. Wendell L. Swanson Engineering Technology Scholarship - $500

Applicants requirements:

  • Undergraduate student majoring in the Engineering Technology department at WIU for the duration of the scholarship period
  • Junior, senior, or fifth year student, but not hold graduate status for the duration of the scholarship period
  • Cumulative grade point average of 3.25 in the Engineering Technology department and an overall 3.25 GPA in the University
  • Completed at least six semester hours of Engineering Technology courses in the department, twelve semester hours must have been completed at WIU, Macomb campus
  • Use this scholarship at WIU
  • Demonstrate leadership and service

Submission requirements:

  • Submit three letters of recommendation-one of the letters of recommendation must come from an Engineering Technology department faculty member
  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15.
Derek Bloomfield Engineering Scholarship - $1000 (50% in Fall, 50% in Spring)

Applicants requirements:

  • Must be enrolled in Engineering
  • Must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

Submission requirements:

  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: June 30



Lavern & Nola McEntire Engineering Scholarship - $1000 (50% in Fall, 50% in Spring)

Applicants requirements:

  • Must be enrolled and majoring in Engineering
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on all completed coursework
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA in Engineering coursework
  • Outside activities and work experience will also be considered.

Submission requirements:

  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Submit resume
  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15



Shive-Hattery Engineering Scholarship - $2000 (50% in Fall, 50% in Spring)

Applicants requirements:

  • Junior or Senior standing in Engineering at WIU Quad Cities
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Demonstrated civic, community, and college extra-curricular activities

Submission requirements:

  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15



Mid American Energy Engineering Scholarship - $1000

Applicants requirements:

  • Engineering major enrolled at WIU Quad Cities
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA in engineering coursework
  • Junior or senior class level at the time the award is given
  • History of community service

Submission requirements:

  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15



Dr. William & Carol Pratt Engineering Scholarship - $1800

Applicants requirements:

  • Engineering major enrolled at minimum of 6 credit hours at the WIU-Quad Cities campus
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Preference for veterans, students currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, or their dependents.

Submission requirements:

  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Attach a statement of financial need
  • Application deadline: March 15



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