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 2019-20 links below to view scholarships according to applicant groups.

2020-21 DEADLINES:

PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE: December 1, 2019!.
GENERAL NEW FRESHMAN: February 15, 2020 – 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, 2020
GENERAL CURRENT STUDENT: Varies by scholarship

Department of Accounting & Finance: March 15, 2020
College of Business & Technology: March 15, 2020
School of Music: March 15, 2020
Department of Communication: March 15, 2020
College of Education and Human Services: March 15, 2020

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
$4,000.00	"Three M" Communication Department Scholarship The “Three M” Scholarship is established by Communication Department alumni, Michael Gerrish, Matthew Sager and Martina Jackson Green to give... The “Three M” Scholarship is established by Communication Department... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $4,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$700	ADA B. DRAKE & HAZEL M. OEST SCHOL The Ada B. Drake and Hazel M. Oest Scholarship was established by Roscoe G. Linder to honor his sisters, Ada Drake and Hazel Oest. CRITERIA:... The Ada B. Drake and Hazel M. Oest Scholarship was established by Roscoe... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $700	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	ADA B. DRAKE & HAZEL M. OEST SCHOL The Ada B. Drake and Hazel M. Oest Scholarship was established by Roscoe G. Linder to honor his sisters, Ada Drake and Hazel Oest. CRITERIA:... The Ada B. Drake and Hazel M. Oest Scholarship was established by Roscoe... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	ALEJANDRO VALADEZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Following the death of Police Officer Alejandro “Alex” Valadez, Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity brothers chose to honor him with a scholarship at WIU.... Following the death of Police Officer Alejandro “Alex” Valadez, Sigma... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$1600	ALPHA CHI SCHOLARSHIP The Alpha Delta Kappa-Alpha Chi Chapter Honorary Teachers Sorority ScholarshipFund was established by members of the sorority. CRITERIA: To apply... The Alpha Delta Kappa-Alpha Chi Chapter Honorary Teachers Sorority... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1600	Deadline03/15/2020
varies	Anita Magafas Non-Traditional Student Scholarship The Anita Magafas Non-Traditional Student Scholarship was established in honor of Professor Magafas who was an RPTA professor for 15 years prior to... The Anita Magafas Non-Traditional Student Scholarship was established in... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,250	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	ANNA FAGERLIE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Mrs. Anna Fagerlie was a professor of education at WIU from 1960 until she retired in 1983. She was the co-author of an English textbook for... Mrs. Anna Fagerlie was a professor of education at WIU from 1960 until... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	APICS APICS is the leading provider of supply chain, logistics and operations management research, publications, and education and certification... APICS is the leading provider of supply chain, logistics and operations... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$1500	ARLINGTON & ARLENE SEYMOUR SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was created by educators Arlington “Arlie” and Arlene Seymour. CRITERIA: Accepted into the Teacher Education Program as... This scholarship was created by educators Arlington “Arlie” and Arlene... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1500	Deadline03/15/2020
$650	ARTHUR CLAYTON AND RICHARD WESTGATE SCHOLARSHIP The Arthur F. Clayton and Richard Westgate Scholarship was established by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration. CRITERIA:... The Arthur F. Clayton and Richard Westgate Scholarship was established... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $650	Deadline03/15/2020
Varies	ASIS WIU CHAPTER SECURITY SCHOLARSHIP The WIU Student Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security Scholarship encourages high academic achievement and assists students with... The WIU Student Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$2000	Carol and Bill Myers Education scholarship The Carol and Bill Myers Education Scholarship was created by Carol and Bill Myers. Carol and Bill met while attending WIU in 1968, and married... The Carol and Bill Myers Education Scholarship was created by Carol and... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $2000	Deadline03/15/2020
varies	Carol J. Grice Major Scholarship The Carol J. Grice Major Scholarship was established by Dr. George Grice in honor of his sister, Carol J. Grice Major. CRITERIA: Be enrolled for a... The Carol J. Grice Major Scholarship was established by Dr. George Grice... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	CAROL JACOBSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Carol Jacobson Remembrance Fund was established by Dr. Michael Jacobson, former faculty member and chairperson in the Department of Elementary... The Carol Jacobson Remembrance Fund was established by Dr. Michael... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $250.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $250.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	CHARLES GRICE AND JOSEPHINE LUMAN GRICE FLEISHER SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$1,200.00	CHEF JOHN LAWRENCE SCHOLARSHIP The Chef John Scholarship was established by Mr. John R. Lawrence to award a scholarship to a student majoring in Dietetics. CRITERIA: To be... The Chef John Scholarship was established by Mr. John R. Lawrence to... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,200.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$900	CHOWN/HIMMEL SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP The Chown/Himmel Special Education Scholarship was established by former Vice President for Business (Administrative) Services, Art Chown, and his... The Chown/Himmel Special Education Scholarship was established by former... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $900	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,500	Deadline03/15/2020
$500	COEHS Dean's Non-Traditional Scholarship This scholarship was created to recognize single family or married individuals –especially parents- returning to school and working full or part... This scholarship was created to recognize single family or married... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $500	Deadline03/15/2020
$2000	COEHS Dean's Office Freshman Scholarship The College of Education and Human Services Dean’s Office established this scholarship. CRITERIA: Applicant must be in incoming high school... The College of Education and Human Services Dean’s Office established... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $2000	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	DAN AND SHERYL YODER RPTA SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	DAN AND SHERYL YODER STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
varies	Danielle Nguyen Memorial Scholarship The Danielle Nguyen Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Danielle Nguyen, a senior student who was killed in a tragic accident.... The Danielle Nguyen Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $350.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	Dean and Ellen Zoerink Scholarship Dean and Ellen Zoerink Scholarship established the scholarship upon their retirements from WIU. CRITERIA: Major in one of the following programs of... Dean and Ellen Zoerink Scholarship established the scholarship upon... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
Varies	Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity,... Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$1,000.00	Department of Finance Real Estate Scholarship This scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor. CRITERIA: Finance major taking the real estate concentration (Finance 321, 421 and... This scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor. CRITERIA: Finance... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
Varies	Donald F. & Marcia Bouseman Scholarship THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES A SEPARATE AUDITION APPLICATION. To apply for an audition, please visit the WIU Department of Music. Donald... THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES A SEPARATE AUDITION APPLICATION. To... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	Donna S. Phillips Scholarship This account was established in 2004 to honor Dr. Donna Phillips, former chair of the Dept. of Physical Education at WIU, upon her retirement from... This account was established in 2004 to honor Dr. Donna Phillips, former... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	DORA SHARP SCHOLARSHIP The Dora Sharp Scholarship was established by Helen Yeast to honor Ms. Dora Sharp, head of women’s physical education at Western from 1925 until... The Dora Sharp Scholarship was established by Helen Yeast to honor Ms.... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$1200	DOROTHY W. HOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP The Dorothy Holland Scholarship was established to provide scholarship assistance to outstanding students in the DFMH Department with career goals... The Dorothy Holland Scholarship was established to provide scholarship... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1200	Deadline03/15/2020
$4800	DR. ANNA M GRUBER SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Gruber established this account. She served as Chairperson of the Department of Elementary Education. CRITERIA: Elementary Education major who... Dr. Gruber established this account. She served as Chairperson of the... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $4800	Deadline03/15/2020
Varies	Dr. Claudia McCain Music Business Scholarship This account was established to create the Dr. Claudia McCain Music Business Scholarship Fund. CRITERIA: Music Business major Senior class... This account was established to create the Dr. Claudia McCain Music... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020

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