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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program | Any | Dependent Spouse | Varies | Year-round | Website Link | |
| Study Abroad Scholarships | Any | Varies | Varies | Website Link | WIU Offered | |
| Navy Health Professions Scholarships | Health Professions |
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| Rising Stars | Any | Increased GPA since starting college, sophomore | $1,000 | September 11th, 2024 | Website Link | Video |
| Omni Law | Pre-Law | $1,000 | September 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Disability Insurance Law Group | Pre-Law | $1,000 | September 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| McGuire Law Firm | Pre-Law | $1,000 | September 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Fernandez & Karney | Pre-Law | $1,000 | September 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Striving Solo Parent | Any | Be a single parent | $1,000 | September 16th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Supporting Prisoners' Families | Any | Close family member incarcerated | $1,000 | September 18th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| David Resnick & Associates | Pre-Law | $1,000 | September 28th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Financial Champion | Any | $1,500 | October 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| First Generation College Student | Any | $2,500 | October 2nd, 2024 | Website Link | Video | |
| Lounge Lizard Web Design | Any | $1,000 | October 2nd, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Responsify Empowering Others | Any | $1,000 | October 5th, Annually | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Higher Education | Assorted | Eligible majors listed on webpage | $1,000 | October 7th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Champions of Justice | Any | Interested in field of law | October 7th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Michael E. Weintraub | Any | $1,000 | October 10th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Fight Against Domestic Violence | Any | Impacted by or pursuing a career preventing domestic violence | $2,000 | October 14th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| ASAP Finance | Any | $1,000 | October 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Dan Moscatiello | Any | $1,000 | October 20th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Toxin Rid | Any | $1,000 | November 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Premier Equipment | Manufacturing & Engineering | $2,000 | November 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Immigrant Student | Any | 1st or 2nd generation immigrant | $1,000 | November 4th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Students In Need | Law or Humanities related | Under $50,000 family income | $2,000 | November 4th, 2024 | Website Link | Video |
| Youth Mentor | Any | Freshman | $1,000 | November 6th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Difference Makers | Any | Junior or senior | $1,000 | November 11th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Lawyers Give Back | Any | Future law student | $1,000 | November 11th, 2024 | Website Link | Video |
| Stand up to Distracted Driving | Any | $1,000 | November 13th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Lucas Law Legal Leaders | Any | Pursuing career in law field | $1,000 | November 18th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Moving Forward | Any | Criminal history | $1,000 | November 20th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Schwartz Injury Law | Any | $1,000 | November 25th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Behan Law Group Military Veteran | Any | Active, Child of, or Veteran | $1,000 | November 25th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Future of Connectivity | Tech & Business Related | $2,500 | November 25th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Justice in Family | Any | Aspiring law student | $1,000 | November 27th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Boster Bio | Biology or Medical related lab | $1,000 | November 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Women in Tech | Any | Interested in technology and entrepreneurship | $3,000 | November 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Women in Accounting | Accounting | $1,000 | November 30th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| The Domaine | Any | $2,000 | December 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay (Research) | |
| Investor Fraud | Any | $2,500 | December 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Nicolet Law | Any | $5,000 | June & Dec. 1st Yearly | Website Link | Video | |
| Underdogs | Any | Volunteer Experience | $2,500 | December 2nd, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Healthcare Professionals | Healthcare | $1,000 | December 2nd, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Breaking the Cycle | Any | Grew up in a tough living situation | $1,000 | December 4th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Challenge Yourself | Any | Freshman that participated in: Scouts, Theater, Debate, or Speech | $1,000 | December 4th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Committing to Justice | Pre-Law | $1,500 | December 9th, 2024 | Website Link | Video | |
| Fob James | Any | $1,000 | December 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident | Any | You or a family member was injured/impacted by an accident | $1,000 | December 15th, Annually | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Single Parent | Pre-Law | $1,000 | December 16th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| The Crowder Law Firm | Any | $1,000 | December 18th, 2024 | Website Link | Application | |
| Changing the World | STEM | $,1000 | December 18th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Industry Metal Service | Any | $1,000 | December 27th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Klotzman Law Firm | Any | $1,000 | December 31st, Annually | Website Link | Essay | |
| Brooks Law Group | Any | $1,000 | December 31st, Annually | Website Link | Essay | |
| Elite Lawyer Scholarship | Any | 3.0 GPA minimum | $1,000 | January 6th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay/Video |
| Law Office of Philip R. Nathe | Any | 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | January 6th, 2025 | Website Link | Video |
| Community Impact | Any | Community Service | $2,500 | February 12th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay |
| Dominick Marsala Memorial | Any | $1,000 | February 26th, 2025 | Website Link | Video | |
| Game Development | CS | $5,000 | May 15th, Annually | Website Link | Project | |
| Personal Injury Legal Group | Pre-Law | $1,000 | June 1st, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs | Business | Sophomore, taking 2 classes towards degree | $1,000 | June 1st, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Social Equity | Any | Degree related to social justice | $1,000 | June 30th, 2025 | Website Link | Application |
| Jon Friedman Law Office | Pre-Law | $500 | July 25th, 2025 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Soderman | Any | Full time student | $1,000 | July 31st, annually | Website Link | Short Essay |
| One Tough Student | Any | Affected by a drunk driver | $1,000 | August 13th, 2025 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Oliver Law Office | Pre-Law | $1,000 | August 15th, Annually | Website Link | Essay | |
| The Andrew S. Mathers | Any | $1,000 | September 1st, annually | Website Link | Short Essay |
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