All Opportunities

The WIU Scholarship Portal is now open for select new freshmen, new transfer, and current student scholarships. Scroll down to view a complete list of available scholarships, or click on the 2019-20 links below to view scholarships according to applicant groups.

2019-20 DEADLINES:

GENERAL NEW FRESHMAN: February 15, 2019 – Late applications will be accepted for reduced consideration during subsequent rounds of awarding. Students submitting a late application will only be contacted if they are selected as a scholarship recipient.
GENERAL NEW TRANSFER: May 1, 2019
GENERAL CURRENT STUDENT: Varies by scholarship

Department of Accounting & Finance: March 9, 2019
College of Business & Technology: March 26, 2019
School of Music: May 31, 2019 (LIMITED EXTENDED DEADLINE)
Department of Communication: Varies

We also recommend students use our Scholarship Checklist for New Freshman, Scholarship Checklist for New Transfers, or our Scholarship Checklist for Returning Students for additional scholarship resources and instructions!

If you have questions regarding the WIU Scholarship Portal, refer to our Online Application Instructions & FAQs. For questions regarding department scholarships, please contact the appropriate department.

LISTED AWARD AMOUNTS ARE ESTIMATED AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Visit wiu.edu/scholarships for additional information.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$500	Wayne N. Thompson Graduate Scholar NOTE: THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES OUTSIDE APPLICATION. Eligible students will be contacted by department staff to apply. This account was established... NOTE: THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES OUTSIDE APPLICATION. Eligible students... Deadline: 02/08/2019 Award: $500	Deadline02/08/2019
$500.00	Wayne N. Thompson Undergraduate Honors Scholarship NOTE: THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES OUTSIDE APPLICATION. Eligible students will be contacted by department staff to apply. This account was established... NOTE: THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES OUTSIDE APPLICATION. Eligible students... Deadline: 02/08/2019 Award: $500.00	Deadline02/08/2019
$500	Wayne N. Thompson Undergraduate Scholar NOTE: THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES OUTSIDE APPLICATION. Eligible students will be contacted by department staff to apply. This account was established... NOTE: THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES OUTSIDE APPLICATION. Eligible students... Deadline: 02/08/2019 Award: $500	Deadline02/08/2019
$1,500.00	A. Gilbert Belles Scholarship (Freshman) The A. Gilbert Belles Scholarship was established by professor emeritus Dr. Gil Belles. CRITERIA: Admitted incoming freshman or transfer... The A. Gilbert Belles Scholarship was established by professor emeritus... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$0.00	A. Gilbert Belles Scholarship (Transfer) The A. Gilbert Belles Scholarship was established by professor emeritus Dr. Gil Belles. CRITERIA: Admitted incoming freshman or transfer... The A. Gilbert Belles Scholarship was established by professor emeritus... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $0.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	A. L. Knoblauch Scholarship The A.L. and Muriel Knoblauch Scholarship was established in honor of former Western Illinois University President, Dr. Arthur L. Knoblauch, and... The A.L. and Muriel Knoblauch Scholarship was established in honor of... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	A. L. Knoblauch Scholarship The A.L. and Muriel Knoblauch Scholarship was established in honor of former Western Illinois University President, Dr. Arthur L. Knoblauch, and... The A.L. and Muriel Knoblauch Scholarship was established in honor of... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Accountancy Scholarship This scholarship is funded through annual donations to the Accountancy Department. CRITERIA: Accounting major Sophomore or junior Selection... This scholarship is funded through annual donations to the Accountancy... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Albert Eads Scholarship Mary B. Ewing created this scholarship in memory of Albert Eads, who was a leader on the committee that established Western Normal School which... Mary B. Ewing created this scholarship in memory of Albert Eads, who was... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	Alice Bennett Kellogg Kinesiology Scholarship Alice Bennett Kellogg was a graduate of WIU and is a legendary name on the Western Illinois University Macomb campus and in the Macomb community.... Alice Bennett Kellogg was a graduate of WIU and is a legendary name on... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Alice Irene Gardner Schulze & Irene M. Schulze Wilcox Scholarship The Alice Irene Gardner Schulze and Irene M. Schulze Wilcox Scholarship was established by William E. Schulze in memory of his grandmother, Alice,... The Alice Irene Gardner Schulze and Irene M. Schulze Wilcox Scholarship... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,500.00	Andrea Passmore Memorial Scholarship The Andrea Passmore Memorial Scholarship was established by her family and friends upon her death at the age of 39. CRITERIA: Graduate of Macomb... The Andrea Passmore Memorial Scholarship was established by her family... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$500.00	Anika Singh Memorial Scholarship The Anika Singh Memorial Scholarship was established by Mandeep Singh and Sujata Karkare in memory of their daughter Anika. CRITERIA: Junior... The Anika Singh Memorial Scholarship was established by Mandeep Singh... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,250	Ann Collins Jazz Piano Scholarship THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES A SEPARATE APPLICATION. For consideration, please visit WIU Jazz Scholarships. The Ann Collins Jazz Piano... THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES A SEPARATE APPLICATION. For... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,250	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000	Bessie Myers Music Scholarship The Bessie Myers Music Scholarship Fund was established by Ms. Bessie Myers through a bequest. CRITERIA: Applicants should demonstrate... The Bessie Myers Music Scholarship Fund was established by Ms. Bessie... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/15/2019
$500.00	Betty & Henry Ruebush Scholarship The Ruebush family has a strong reputation in McDonough County, IL as farmers and conservators of the rich farmland in the... The Ruebush family has a strong reputation in McDonough County, IL as... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Beu Jeans for Scholarships The concept for Beu Jeans for Scholarships materialized during a Beu staff retreat when an employee requested a jeans day during Homecoming week,... The concept for Beu Jeans for Scholarships materialized during a Beu... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Blyler Scholarship for Music Excellence This account was established by Dr. Dorothea Blyler to provide an annual scholarship for Music majors in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter... This account was established by Dr. Dorothea Blyler to provide an annual... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Scholarship The Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of awarding scholarships to students from McDonough County,... The Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Scholarship Fund was established... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Scholarship The Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of awarding scholarships to students from McDonough County,... The Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Scholarship Fund was established... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,500.00	C. Emery & Thelma B. Sallstrom Memorial Scholarship The C. Emery and Thelma B. Sallstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by John E. and Charles E. Sallstrom in memory of their parents,... The C. Emery and Thelma B. Sallstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund was... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	C. Robin Frieden Memorial Scholarship NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP – eligible students should contact the Rockridge High School counselor to obtain and submit an... NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP – eligible students should contact... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Carlson Family Educational Scholarship Byron Carlson graduated from Western in 1968 with a Bachelor of Business degree and an MBA in 1971. CRITERIA: Open to all majors Full-time... Byron Carlson graduated from Western in 1968 with a Bachelor of Business... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	CBT Distinguished Alumnus Scholarship This scholarship was created to honor Holly Deem, a graduate of Western Illinois University and 2013 Distinguished Alumnus for the University’s... This scholarship was created to honor Holly Deem, a graduate of Western... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$250.00	CBT Outstanding Graduate Scholarship The CBT Outstanding Graduate Award was created to reward a student who demonstrates outstanding ability and contributions in their... The CBT Outstanding Graduate Award was created to reward a student who... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $250.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$250.00	CBT Outstanding Senior Scholarship The CBT Outstanding Senior Award was created to reward a student who demonstrates outstanding ability and contributions in their... The CBT Outstanding Senior Award was created to reward a student who... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $250.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Charolette Megginson Endowed Vocal Scholarship After having taught for 35 years, Charolette Megginson established this scholarship as a gift to show her love for performing and the students whom... After having taught for 35 years, Charolette Megginson established this... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Chicago Mercantile Exchange Transfer Scholarship The CME Group Foundation provides scholarship assistance to support students studying finance and agriculture business. CRITERIA: Incoming... The CME Group Foundation provides scholarship assistance to support... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Chicago Mercantile Exchange Transfer Scholarship The CME Group Foundation provides scholarship assistance to support students studying finance and agriculture business. CRITERIA: Incoming... The CME Group Foundation provides scholarship assistance to support... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,500	Claire & Hazel Faust Horn Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Randall and Sharon Faust in memory of Randall’s parents, Claire and Hazel Faust. CRITERIA: Currently... This scholarship was established by Dr. Randall and Sharon Faust in... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,500	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	Clarence & Josephine Johnson Scholarship The Clarence E. and Josephine L. Johnson Scholarship was established by the late Dr. Josephine L. Johnson. Clarence Johnson was Dr. Josephine... The Clarence E. and Josephine L. Johnson Scholarship was established by... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$500.00	Clela Trotter Wilson Scholarship NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP – eligible students should contact the Macomb High School counselor to obtain and submit an application. The... NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP – eligible students should contact... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$650.00	Clifford B. Latherow Memorial Scholarship The Clifford B. Latherow Four-Year WIU Foundation Scholarship was established by family and friends after Cliff’s death. CRITERIA: Must be an... The Clifford B. Latherow Four-Year WIU Foundation Scholarship was... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $650.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$500.00	COEHS Transfer Book Scholarship Dr. Nancy Parsons created the COEHS Transfer Book Scholarship in September 2012 to assist transfer students with books who may not otherwise have... Dr. Nancy Parsons created the COEHS Transfer Book Scholarship in... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$500.00	COEHS Transfer Book Scholarship Dr. Nancy Parsons created the COEHS Transfer Book Scholarship in September 2012 to assist transfer students with books who may not otherwise have... Dr. Nancy Parsons created the COEHS Transfer Book Scholarship in... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$850.00	Collin S. Wilcox Scholarship The Collin S. Wilcox Scholarship was established by Mrs. Irene Schulze Wilcox in memory of her husband, Collin. CRITERIA: First preference to a... The Collin S. Wilcox Scholarship was established by Mrs. Irene Schulze... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $850.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	Colonel Marinda Coultas Wood Scholarship This scholarship was established by WIU alum Col. Marinda Coultas Wood, who is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran. CRITERIA: Accountancy... This scholarship was established by WIU alum Col. Marinda Coultas Wood,... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,500.00	Corydon Hubbert Scholarship The Corydon M. Hubbert Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of Corydon M. Hubbert by his mother, Mrs. Esta Lou Hubbert; his widow, Mrs.... The Corydon M. Hubbert Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	Country Financial Scholarship This account was established by Country Financial to support business scholarships. CRITERIA: Applicants must be majoring in Finance or any of... This account was established by Country Financial to support business... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,500.00	Craig F. Glattly Memorial Scholarship The Craig F. Glattly Foundation was formed upon Craig?۪s untimely passing .Empowerment is the primary focus of the foundation, formed by Craig’s... The Craig F. Glattly Foundation was formed upon Craig?۪s untimely... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	Craig Neader Scholarship for Accountancy Craig Neader, a graduate of Western Illinois University, is currently the owner and founder of the Continuum Financial... Craig Neader, a graduate of Western Illinois University, is currently... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000	Dale Hopper Jazz Studies Scholarship THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES A SEPARATE APPLICATION. For consideration, please visit WIU Jazz Scholarships. This account was established by... THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES A SEPARATE APPLICATION. For... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Dana Lynn Park Memorial Scholarship The Dana Lynn Park Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Ellie O’Brien in memory of her daughter, Dana Lynn Park, who was an Elementary... The Dana Lynn Park Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Ellie... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Dave & Jackie Thompson Scholarship for Military Dependents Dave Thompson, a Macomb Northwestern Mutual Financial agent, and his wife, retired WIU Vice President for Administrative Services Jackie Thompson,... Dave Thompson, a Macomb Northwestern Mutual Financial agent, and his... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	David & Gretchen Miller Scholarship This scholarship was established by David and Gretchen (Bergschneider) Miller. CRITERIA: Minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA Enrolled in a program of... This scholarship was established by David and Gretchen (Bergschneider)... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	David & Susan Reem Scholarship This account was established by Dr. David and Susan Reem of Macomb to recognize and reward undergraduate musical excellence in the areas of voice... This account was established by Dr. David and Susan Reem of Macomb to... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$350.00	David J. Bloomberg MBA Scholarship Dr. Bloomberg was an Assistant Dean in the College of Business and Technology who taught in the Department of Marketing, Finance, and... Dr. Bloomberg was an Assistant Dean in the College of Business and... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $350.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Delbert & Olive Bussan Memorial Scholarship The Delbert Bussan Memorial Scholarship was established by WIU alumnus Paul E. Bussan in memory of his father Delbert Bussan. CRITERIA: Incoming... The Delbert Bussan Memorial Scholarship was established by WIU alumnus... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Delores M. Ryner Scholarship The Dolores M. Ryner Scholarship was established after the deaths of Edith M. Frederick and her niece, Dolores M. Ryner. CRITERIA: Major in the... The Dolores M. Ryner Scholarship was established after the deaths of... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Delta Sigma Pi Alumni Scholarship This scholarship was established by two Alumni Brothers of Delta Sigma Pi (DSP), Andrew Wold and Andrew Krohn. CRITERIA: CBT major Minimum 60... This scholarship was established by two Alumni Brothers of Delta Sigma... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019

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