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Shaw Receives WIU Presidential Scholarship

March 14, 2024

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MACOMB, IL – High school senior Jordan Shaw, of New Lenox, IL, has been awarded a Western Illinois University President's Scholarship, in conjunction with the AIM HIGH Western Commitment scholarship. These scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and a standard board for eight semesters.

"I have been around WIU my entire life," Shaw said. "Both my parents graduated from WIU and my sister is currently attending. As a family, we attend Homecoming every year and many other events. I know where everything is located and it feels comfortable and like home on campus."

In high school, Shaw was involved in wrestling, tennis, soccer, cross country, track and field, National Honors Society, Better Together, Warrior Way, Chicago Urban League and the Common Ground Foundation.

At Western, Shaw plans to major in Finance and hopes to be involved in the Black Student Association and Finance Club to further his financial knowledge.

To qualify for the WIU President's Scholarship, students must first be awarded WIU's AIM HIGH Western Commitment scholarship. The scholarship decision is also weighted by proof of volunteer and community service.

For more information on the fund, visit wiu.edu/vpaps. Additional scholarship opportunities can be found by visiting wiu.edu/student_success/scholarship.

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