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Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BGS) Alumni Scholarship
Deadline for Application: May 1
Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship students must be
- Admitted to the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BGS) degree program
- Actively working to complete the BGS degree during the most recent summer and/or fall terms, and during the upcoming spring semester. Students who meet one of the following criteria during the most recent summer and/or fall terms are considered active:
- Received credit for completed coursework at Western Illinois University
- Received credit for completed coursework at regionally accredited institutions or through ACE-evaluated military or non-collegiate training
- Submitted prior learning portfolio materials (in draft or completed form) to a BGS academic advisor; or
- Provided evidence of proficiency testing.
- Remains in good standing with the University (or any institution of higher education the student is currently attending) and with the community
- Demonstrates financial need
Terms
A limited number of annual $1,000 minimum awards are available.
Application
BGS Alumni Scholarship Application
Incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration.
Submit application by May 1
Selection Process
Recipients will be selected by the BGS Alumni Scholarship Committee.
Please Direct Inquiries To:
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
Malpass Library 3rd Floor
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390
Email BGS@wiu.edu
Phone 309/298-1929
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