Our 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 2021-22 links below to view scholarships according to applicant groups.

2021-22 DEADLINES:

PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE: December 1, 2020!.
GENERAL NEW FRESHMAN: March 1, 2021 -
GENERAL NEW TRANSFER: May 1, 2021
GENERAL CURRENT STUDENT: Varies by scholarship

Department of Accounting & Finance: March 15, 2021
College of Business & Technology: March 15, 2021
School of Music: March 15, 2021
Department of Communication: March 15, 2021
College of Education and Human Services: March 15, 2021

We also recommend students use our Scholarship Checklist for New Freshman Scholarship Checklist for New Transfers or Scholarship Checklist for Returning Students

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.

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.

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

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
Up to tuition, fees, room, & board	Presidential Scholarship The Presidential Scholarship is a supplemental Foundation scholarship that, in conjunction with the Western Commitment Scholarship, offers a... The Presidential Scholarship is a supplemental Foundation scholarship... Deadline: 12/01/2020 Award: Up to tuition, fees, room, & board	Deadline12/01/2020
$500	RONALD LANE ABRELL SCHOLARSHIP The Ronald Abrell Scholarship was established by family and friends in honor of Abrell’s life-long commitment to student teachers and the teaching... The Ronald Abrell Scholarship was established by family and friends in... Deadline: 12/01/2020 Award: $500	Deadline12/01/2020
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $500.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $500.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$0.00	CHARLENE CALLISON SCHOLARSHIP The Charlene G. Callison Fashion Merchandising Scholarship was established by Dr. Charlene G. Callison and her husband, Dr. Larry T. Balsamo.... The Charlene G. Callison Fashion Merchandising Scholarship was... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $500.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $650.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $850.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $2,500.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$1000	Delano and Margaret Kruzan Scholarship Delano Kruzan graduated from WIU in 1960 with a Bachelor of Education degree in Spanish and later obtained a Masters of Arts in Spanish Arts... Delano Kruzan graduated from WIU in 1960 with a Bachelor of Education... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1000	Deadline03/01/2021
$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: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
Varies	Delta Tau Delta Scholarship THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES AN EXTERNAL APPLICATION. To apply, please contact Delta Tau Delta. The Delta Tau Delta Scholarship Fund was established... THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES AN EXTERNAL APPLICATION. To apply, please... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: Varies	Deadline03/01/2021
$3000	Diane Decker Scholarship The Diane Decker Scholarship was established by alumnus, Joe Decker, who is also known as the “World’s Fittest Man”, according to Guinness World... The Diane Decker Scholarship was established by alumnus, Joe Decker, who... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $3000	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,000.00	Don Johnson Memorial Scholarship NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP – eligible students should contact the Astoria High School counselor to obtain and submit an application. Mr.... NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP – eligible students should contact... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$200.00	Dorothy E. Watson Scholarship This account was established in the name of Dorothy E. Watson. CRITERIA: Graduate of a McDonough County high school Incoming freshman... This account was established in the name of Dorothy E.... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $200.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$200.00	Dorothy E. Watson Scholarship This account was established in the name of Dorothy E. Watson. CRITERIA: Graduate of a McDonough County high school Incoming freshman... This account was established in the name of Dorothy E.... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $200.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$2000	Dr. George E. Ayers Scholarship The Ayers Family Established this memorial scholarship for Dr. George E. Ayers who earned a B.S. degree from WIU in 1961. Dr. Ayers spent more than... The Ayers Family Established this memorial scholarship for Dr. George E.... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $2000	Deadline03/01/2021
$1300	Dr. Gordon A. & Constance Taylor Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1988 by their four sons in honor of their parents, Dr. Gordon A. Taylor Sr. and Constance Taylor. Gordon Sr.... This scholarship was established in 1988 by their four sons in honor of... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1300	Deadline03/01/2021
$750.00	Dr. L. R. & Leatha Bain Scholarship This account was established by friends and family of Dr. L. R. Bain to honor his memory. CRITERIA: Entering freshman planning to major in... This account was established by friends and family of Dr. L. R. Bain to... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $750.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,000.00	Dr. Russell R. Dohner Scholarship Dr. Dohner graduated from Vermont High School in 1943. His father had hoped he would take up farming, but Russell knew since he was a young boy,... Dr. Dohner graduated from Vermont High School in 1943. His father had... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,000.00	Dr. Russell R. Dohner Scholarship Dr. Dohner graduated from Vermont High School in 1943. His father had hoped he would take up farming, but Russell knew since he was a young boy,... Dr. Dohner graduated from Vermont High School in 1943. His father had... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,000.00	East Village Youth Scholarship This scholarship was established by Karen Kolodzey, a WIU marketing graduate. Karen retired as president and managing partner of... This scholarship was established by Karen Kolodzey, a WIU marketing... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,000.00	Eric Hill Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Michael Meador This scholarship is a memorial for Eric Hill, an outstanding individual, dedicated to serving his family, his church, his country, and his... This scholarship is a memorial for Eric Hill, an outstanding individual,... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$5,000 per spouse	Eric R. and Cherie J. Clark Scholarship for Married Students Eric and Cherie Clark became engaged after their freshman year and got married after their sophomore year while they were attending WIU. This... Eric and Cherie Clark became engaged after their freshman year and got... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $5,000 per spouse	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,000.00	Ethan Dobereiner Memorial Scholarship The Ethan Dobereiner Memorial Scholarship was established by Josh and Mindy Dobereiner in honor of their son. Although Ethan’s life was short, his... The Ethan Dobereiner Memorial Scholarship was established by Josh and... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,000.00	Ethan Dobereiner Memorial Scholarship The Ethan Dobereiner Memorial Scholarship was established by Josh and Mindy Dobereiner in honor of their son. Although Ethan’s life was short, his... The Ethan Dobereiner Memorial Scholarship was established by Josh and... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
TBD	First State Bank of Illinois Scholarship NOTE: THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES OUTSIDE APPLICATION. To obtain an application, please contact the counselor at an eligible high school listed... NOTE: THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES OUTSIDE APPLICATION. To obtain an... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: TBD	Deadline03/01/2021
$0.00	Foundation Transfer SCholarship This Scholarship was created to award $50,000 in scholarship funds for the 2019-20 academic year. The Scholarship will continue for future academic... This Scholarship was created to award $50,000 in scholarship funds for... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,000.00	Frank W. Banks Memorial Scholarship The Frank W. Banks Scholarship was established by Mr. Banks’ estate. CRITERIA: Be high school graduate of any McDonough County, Illinois school... The Frank W. Banks Scholarship was established by Mr. Banks’... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,000.00	Frank W. Banks Memorial Scholarship The Frank W. Banks Scholarship was established by Mr. Banks’ estate. CRITERIA: Be high school graduate of any McDonough County, Illinois school... The Frank W. Banks Scholarship was established by Mr. Banks’... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$500	Fusion for Innovation Scholarship Full time enrollment, Undergraduate student pursuing a major or minor in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business and... Full time enrollment, Undergraduate student pursuing a major or minor in... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $500	Deadline03/01/2021
$500.00	Gary & Jo Schwartz Scholarship The Schwartzs established an endowment to support Leadership awards. CRITERIA: Must apply during freshman year Must be a sophomore at time award... The Schwartzs established an endowment to support Leadership... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $500.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,000.00	Grove B. and Olive Tyson Scholarship The Grove B. and Olive Tyson Scholarship was established by Thelma and William Byler in memory of Mrs. Byler’s parents. CRITERIA: Graduate of a... The Grove B. and Olive Tyson Scholarship was established by Thelma and... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$1100	Harry and Anna Paulsen Scholarship HISTORY: Education is the key word for establishing the Harry and Anna Paulsen Scholarship. Anna always wanted to be a teacher, but living through... HISTORY: Education is the key word for establishing the Harry and Anna... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1100	Deadline03/01/2021
$0.00	Henry and Evelyn Kleen Henry and Evelyn Kleen Endowed Scholarship. Betty graduated from WIU with a Bachelor of Business Degree in 1971 and a Master of Science degree in... Henry and Evelyn Kleen Endowed Scholarship. Betty graduated from WIU... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$1,000.00	Herman R. Koester Scholarship The Herman Koester Scholarship was established by Roscoe Linder in honor of Herman Koester. CRITERIA: Son or daughter of a deceased veteran who... The Herman Koester Scholarship was established by Roscoe Linder in honor... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/01/2021
$250.00	Hortense Young Simpson Scholarship This account was established by Helen Young Pearson in honor of Hortense Young Simpson. CRITERIA: Incoming freshman Knox County resident ACT... This account was established by Helen Young Pearson in honor of Hortense... Deadline: 03/01/2021 Award: $250.00	Deadline03/01/2021

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