Scholarships
Scholarships
WIU scholarship programs represent a strong tradition of helping WIU students. The new Western Way initiative could provide full tuition and fees to qualifying freshman and transfer students.
Scholarship Information 2024-25
President's Scholarship: 100% of tuition and more
Awards 100% of your tuition, fees, room and meal plan
AIM HIGH Western Commitment Scholarships: up to $7,000
Awards up to $3,000, $5,000 or $7,000 per year based on your GPA
Alumni Legacy Scholarships: Up to $1,000
Awards up to $1,000 per year to children and grandchildren of WIU graduates
Local Leatherneck Housing Scholarships: Up to $3,000
Awards up to $3,000 for housing if your hometown is near Macomb
Transfer Commitment Scholarships: Up to $2,000
Awards up to $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 per year based on your college GPA
Local Leatherneck Housing Scholarships: Up to $3,000
Awards up to $3,000 for housing if your hometown is near Macomb
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: Up to $1,000
Awards up to $1,000 to members of Phi Theta Kappa
General Scholarships
View the list of awards and 'How to Apply' information below. May 1, 2024 is the application deadline for Fall 2024 students.
+ How to Apply
- Apply to be a student at WIU
- Complete a General Application to be automatically considered for most WIU scholarships.
- Receive additional recommendations on additional scholarships.
Scholarship awards are sent to new transfer applicants 4-6 weeks after the posted deadline.
Questions? View the FAQ
| Scholarship | GPA, ACT | Requirements | Award | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraternal Order of Police Book Scholarship | No minimum requirements | Full time; Resident of McDonough County when graduated from high school | $100 | January 5 for spring semester August 1 for fall semester |
| Episcopal Church of St. George Harold McMullen Memorial Scholarship | At least sophomore class level; enrolled full time | Preference to Episcopal faith attending an Episcopal church; good academic and judicial standing | $500 | September 27 |
Select a department to view available scholarships.
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Alumni Relations
- Art
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Athletics
- Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
- Biological Sciences
- Broadcasting
- Broadcasting - Quad Cities
- College of Business and Technology
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- College of Education and Human Services
- Earth, Atmospheric, and Geographic Information Sciences Scholarships
- Economics & Decision Sciences
- Education
- Engineering and Technology
- English
- Finance
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Health Sciences
- History
- Honors (Centennial Honors College)
- Information Systems
- Instructional Design and Technology
- Journalism
- Kinesiology (Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education)
- Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA)
- LEJA - Fire Science
- Library
- Management (includes Supply Chain Management)
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Military Science
- Music
- Nursing
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Race, Religion, Gender, and Multidisciplinary Studies
- Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA)
- Science Education
- Social Work
- Sociology & Anthropology
- Speech Pathology & Audiology
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Education (CPEP)
- Theatre and Dance
Foundation and department scholarships that require an application are available through the Scholarship Portal.
Foundation and department scholarships that require an application are available on the Scholarship Portal.
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