Scholarships
Private Scholarships
The WIU Scholarship Office receives information regarding private scholarships. While we have taken every effort to post reputable scholarship providers, it is your responsibility to make an informed decision whether or not to apply.
| Scholarship | Major | Other requirements | $ Awarded each year | Deadline to apply | Apply to/Contact | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamer Scholarship | Any | Undocumented, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or DREAMer student from any country of origin | Year-round | Submit application information to dreamerswesternillinois@gmail.com | Letter explaining how the scholarship will further your personal and career goals; a resume; a transcript | |
| Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program | Any | Dependent Spouse | Varies | Year-round | Website Link | |
| Student Scholarships | Any | Varies | Varies | Website Links | ||
| College IQ | Any | $1,000 | Year-round | Website Link | ||
| Study Abroad Scholarships | Any | Varies | Varies | Website Link | WIU Offered | |
| OVC Scholarship Network | Any | Varies | Varies | Website Link | ||
| Navy Health Professions Scholarships | Health Professions |
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Chief Hospital Corpsman Navy Health Professions (816) 501-6247 |
Active duty commitment required | |||
| Crowder Law Firm Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.6 GPA | $1,000 | June 29th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| Against All Odds Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | June 29th, 2026 | Website Link | Video |
| The NYC Sidewalk Violations Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | $1,000 | June 30th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| Schaefer Halleen's Social Equity Scholarship | Pursuing a degree that supports gender, religious, or racial justice | $1,000 | June 30th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay | |
| SellFoneNow Smart Tech Scholarship | Technology, economics, marketing, literature, business or film | $750 | June 30th, 2026 | Website Link | Esssay | |
| Live Like Alex Scholarship | Any | $2,000 | June 30th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay or Video | |
| Healthcare Heroes Scholarship | Healthcare | $500 | June 30th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Stmpede Auto "Driven Toward the Future" Scholarship | Any | $750 CAD | June 30th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Shapers of Society Scholarship | Any discipline within social sciences, such as Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and related fields | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | July 1st, 2026 | Website Link | Video |
| Jewish Heritage Scholarship | Any | Must be Jewish; Minimum 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | July 6th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay; Video |
| Public Service Scholarship | Degree related to public service or intend on using your degree to pursue a career in public service | Minimum 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | July 6th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay; Resume |
| The Bihm Firm, PLLC Conflict Conqueror Scholarship | Any | Incoming freshman; Minimum 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | July 8th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay; Headshot |
| The Fealy Law Firm Family First Scholarship | Any | Single parent | $1,500 | July 8th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay; Headshot |
| Engineering Excellence Scholarship | Engineering | Minimum 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | July 13th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| Tien VO MD Scholarship |
Any |
$1,000 | July 15th, 2026 | Website Link | ||
| ShenShine Cleaning Scholarship for Environmental Awareness | Any | $550 | July 22nd, 2026 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Leon J. Greenspan Memorial U.S. - Israel Relations Scholarship | Any | Minimum 2.75 GPA | $1,000 | July 24th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| Law Offices of Jon Friedman | Law | $500 | July 25th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C Scholarship Essay Contest | Pre-Law | $500 | July 31st, 2026 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Barkhordarian Law Firm Scholarship | Pre-law or related field | Minimum GPA 3.0 | $1,000 | August 1st, 2026 | Website Link | Essay & transcript |
| Barkhordarian Law Firm Scholarship | Pre-law or related field | Minimum GPA 3.0 | $1,000 | August 1st, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| The Law Office of Ahmad R. Crews, LLC | Pre-law or related field | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | August 1st, 2026 | Website Link | Essay & resume |
| Meyer & Bowden Scholarship | Law | Minimum 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | August 3rd, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| Emerging Entrepreneurs Scholarship | Any | Working for, operating or planning to start a small business; Minimum 2.5 GPA | $1,000 | August 3rd, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| Second Chances Scholarship | Any | Must have overcome a personal struggle or challenge, including interactions with the justice system or similary adversity | $1,000 | August 3rd, 2026 | Website Link | Essay; Video |
| Working Student Scholarship | Any | Partially or fully paying for your own college education | $1,000 | August 5th, 2026 | Website Link | Video |
| The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. Community Impact Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.5 GPA | $2,500 | August 5th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay; Video |
| The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | August 10th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| Fawell & Fawell Out-of-State Student Scholarship | Related to law | Minimum 3.5 GPA | August 10th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Hope for Humanity Scholarship | Any | Actively pursuing an internship or research opportunities with a non-profit organization | $1,000 | August 12th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark, PC Empowering Families Scholarship | Pre-Law | Minimum 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | August 12th, 2026 | Website Link | Video |
| Elmore Law Office Scholarship | Pre-law/Law | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | August 15th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay, resume & transcript |
| Zicklin Contracting Water Damage Restoration Awareness Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | August 15th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Gold Law Firm Scholarship | Pre-law | U.S. citizen or authorized to work in U.S; minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | August 15th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay, resume & proof of legal residency |
| Sanctions Reform & Human Rights Scholarship | Law | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,411.05 | August 20th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| Russell Law Firm, LLC Scholarship | Any | $500 | August 31th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay | |
| McGuire Law Firm | Pre-law | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | September 15th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay & resume |
| Waddoups Law Personal Injury Attorney Scholarship | Pre-Law/Law | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | September 15th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay & resume |
| Acorn Equality Fund | Any | LGBTQIA+ students, allies and/or children of LGBTQIA+ parents | $2,000 to $5,000 | September 25th, 2026 | Website Link | |
| Students of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow | Any | Minimum 2.8 GPA | $500 | September 30th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| Attorney Marketing Network Scholarship | Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | December 15th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
| ValueCRP Scholarship | Healthcare or Education-related field | Minimum 2.8 GPA | $1,500 | December 27th, 2026 | Website Link | Essay |
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