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 |
Matt Birchall
Chief Hospital Corpsman Navy Health Professions (816) 501-6247 |
Active duty commitment required | |||
|
Air Force Health Professions Scholarships |
Health Professions |
(618) 610-0817 |
Active duty commitment required | |||
| Med Travelers | Speech-Language Pathology, Physical therapy, occupational therapy, school psychology | Graduate | $5,000 | November 30th, 2023 | Website Link | Essay |
| Lucas Law Legal Leaders | Any | Pursuing a career in a legal field | $1,000 | November 30th, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Tenge Law Firm | Any |
Minimum 3.0 GPA |
$2,000 |
December 1st, 2023 |
Website Link | Short Essay |
| DataNumen Scholarship | Any | Must be pursing a career in technology | $1,000 | December 1st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Stout Law Firm Family Matters | Any | Undergraduate full time student | $1,000 |
December 1st, 2023 |
Website Link | Essay |
| Marketing Scholarship | Any | $1,000 | December 1st, 2023 | Website Link | Blog | |
| The Right to Trial | Any | $1,000 | December 1st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Robert Wayne Pearce Investor Fraud Awareness | Any | $2,500 | December 1st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Community Commitment | Any | $1,000 | December 1st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities | Any | Must have a diagnosed disability | $1,000 | December 1st, 2023 | Website Link | Essay |
|
Spotlight on Children's Health |
Any | Has been affected by unhealthy living conditions | $2,500 | December 1st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay and Video |
|
One Tough Students James Kennedy Law |
You or a family member has been affected by drunk driving. | $1,000 | December 4th, 2023 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Worthy Women's | Any | Women enrolled in college over the age of 30 | $1,000 | December 4th, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Moving Forward | Any | Criminal history now in college showing an effort to improve | $1,000 | December 4th, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Schwartz Injury Law | Any | Overcame a severe injury or medical issue | $1,000 | December 6th, 2023 | Website Link | Essay |
| The Behan Law Group Military Veteran | Any | Military veteran, current service member, or child of | $1,000 | December 6th, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law | Law/Criminal Justice | GPA of at least 2.5 | $1,000 | December 11th, 2023 | Website Link |
Essay |
| Underdogs | Any | $1,000 | December 13th, 2023 | Website Link |
Short Essay |
|
| The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, LLC Healthcare Professional |
Medical/Pharmacy related |
$1,000 | December 13th, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
|
Fob James Law Firm |
Any | Sustained personal injuries | $1,000 | December 15th, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Dick Hannah Dealership | Any | $1,000 |
December 15th, 2023 |
Website Link | Application | |
| Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury | Any | You or someone close to you injured/greatly impacted by an automobile accident | $1,000 |
December 15th, Annually |
Website Link | Short Essay |
| Gold Law Firm Challenge Yourself | Any |
First-time College Freshman |
$1,000 | December 18th, 2023 | Website Link | Application |
| Garage Insiders | Architecture, Engineering, Design |
|
$1,000 | December 20th, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| BloomsyBox | Any |
Cumulative 3.8 GPA. Community service experience |
$1,000 | December 26th, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Lawyers of Tomorrow | Aspiring Lawyer |
|
$1,000 | December 28th, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
|
Dwellsy |
Any |
5 winners |
$1,000 | December 30th, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
|
Criminal Justice |
Any |
Pursuing a career in Criminal Justice |
$1,000 | December 31st, 2023 | Website Link | Application |
|
Micklin Law Group |
Any |
|
$1,000 | December 31st, 2023 | Website Link | Application |
|
Firearm Training |
Any |
|
$500 | December 31st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Kerusso Business | Business, Marketing, Management, and related | $500 | December 31st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Leaving It Better Than You Found It | Any | $1,500 | December 31st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
|
Schaefer Halleens's Equity |
Law | $1,000 | December 31st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Not Consumed | Any | $1,000 | December 31st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
|
Bronx Injury |
Wanting to pursue Law School | $500 | December 31st, 2023 | Website Link | Essay | |
| FitMyCar Industrial Designer's Scholarship | Industrial design/similar | $1,000 | December 31st, 2023 | Website Link | Project | |
| Women of Color in STEM | STEM | $2,500 | December 31st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Rueb Stoller Daniel | Any | Above 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | December 31st, 2023 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Newland & Newland Single Parent | Law | GPA of 2.0, Pursuing law | $1,000 | January 3rd, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Vito & Dollenmaier Pay It Forward | Any | $1,000 | January 3rd, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| IAAP Education Foundation | Assorted Engineering, science, and geology related | "B" Average or above | $2,000 | January 4th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay and Application |
| The Crowder Law Firm | Any |
$1,000 |
January 8th, 2024 | Website Link | Application | |
| Changing the World | STEM |
$1,000 |
January 8th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Dayspring Pens | Any |
$1,000 |
January 9th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Elite Lawyer Scholarship | Any | 3.0 GPA minimum | $1,000 | January 10th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay/Video |
| Law Office of Philip R. Nathe | Any | 3.5 GPA | $1,000 | January 10th, 2024 | Website Link | Video |
| Conflict Conquerer | Any | Freshman in Fall 2023 | $1,000 | January 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
|
Hope for Healing |
Health Related | $5,000 | February 5th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Community Leaders | Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement/Law | Community Service | $1,000 | February 6th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| ATL law | Pre-Law | $1,000 | February 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Blossom Law Caregiver |
Any |
Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | February 19th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Lifelong Hobby | Any | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | February 26th, 2024 | Website Link | Video |
| Hollingsworth Law Firm Legal Scholarship | Pre-Law/Law | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | February 29th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Dermer Appel Ruder LLC | Pre-Law/Law | Minimum 3.0 GPA | $1,000 | February 29th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay & Resume |
| The Lagrant Foundation | Emphasis on advertising, marketing, or public relations | $2,500 | February 29th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights | Any | Aspiring lawyer | $1,000 | March 5th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Salvi & Maher | Any | Going into law | $1,000 | March 7th, 2024 | Website Link | Video |
| Game Development Scholarship Program | Computer Engineer, Computer Science |
|
$5,000 | May 15th, annually | Website Link | Project |
| Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs | Business | Sophomore, taking 2 classes towards degree | $1,000 | June 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Abbott&Fenner | Any | $1,000 | June 7th, 2024 | Website Link | Essay | |
| Excellence in Ethics | Law | Currently enrolled/accepted into law school | $1,000 | July 1st, 2024 | Website Link | Essay |
| Avnet Law National Scholarship | Any | Volunteer and Community Service Experience | $1,000 | July 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay |
| Boucher LLP | Any | $1,000 | July 15th, 2024 | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| Soderman | Any | Full time student | $1,000 |
July 31st, Annually |
Website Link | Short Essay |
| Michael Moody Fitness |
Health/Fitness Related |
Leadership and work experience | $1,500 | August 1, 2024 | Website Link | Application |
| The Andrew S. Mathers | Any | $1,000 | September 1st, annually | Website Link | Short Essay | |
| The Responsify Empowering Others | Any | $1,000 |
October 5th, Annually |
Website Link | Short Essay |
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