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 2018-19 links below to view scholarships according to applicant groups.

2018-19 DEADLINES:

GENERAL NEW FRESHMAN: February 15, 2018 – 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, 2018
GENERAL CURRENT STUDENT: Varies by scholarship

Department of Accounting & Finance: March 9, 2018
College of Business & Technology: March 26, 2018
School of Music: May 31, 2018 (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
Varies	Paul Anast Sigma Chi Fraternity Annual Scholarship This annual scholarship has been established by Paul Anast to help assist members of the Sigma Chi Fraternity with their educational expenses. Paul... This annual scholarship has been established by Paul Anast to help... Deadline: 09/28/2018 Award: Varies	Deadline09/28/2018
$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
Up to tuition, fees, room, & board	President's Four Year Scholarship The President’s Four Year Scholarship is a supplemental Foundation scholarship that, in conjunction with the $10,000 Western Commitment... The President’s Four Year Scholarship is a supplemental Foundation... Deadline: Ended Award: Up to tuition, fees, room, & board	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,500.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $2,000.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,250	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $500.00	Ended
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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $2,000.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $2,000.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $650.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $850.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $2,500.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
Varies	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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
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: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $200.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $750.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
Varies	Dr. Tanya Lesinsky Carey Suzuki Scholarship The origin of the funds was from the donation of lesson fees paid by Suzuki families for Almita Vamos and Tanya Carey. CRITERIA: Undergraduate or... The origin of the funds was from the donation of lesson fees paid by... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
Varies	Golden Lyre Foundation Scholarship This scholarship is funded by the Golden Lyre Foundation. CRITERIA: Major in the WIU School of Music Demonstrate outstanding vocal musical talent This scholarship is funded by the Golden Lyre... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$1,100	Grant & Kathryn Shanklin Scholarship John Shanklin and his wife Louise established this scholarship in honor of his parents Grant and Kathryn Shanklin. CRITERIA: Demonstrated... John Shanklin and his wife Louise established this scholarship in honor... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,100	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$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: Ended Award: $250.00	Ended
$1,000.00	Hylton A. Huseth Family Memorial Scholarship This account was established by Bide and Mary Thomas of Rushville, IL. CRITERIA: Incoming freshman from Rushville-Industry High... This account was established by Bide and Mary Thomas of Rushville,... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$1,000.00	Ishikawa-Fullmer Family Trust Alumni Scholarship The Ishikawa-Fullmer Family Trust Alumni Scholarship was established by Daniel W. Fullmer, Ph.D. and his wife, Janet S. Ishikawa-Fullmer,... The Ishikawa-Fullmer Family Trust Alumni Scholarship was established by... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$0.00	Jackie & Dave Thompson Scholarship Retired WIU Vice President for Administrative Services Jackie Thompson and her husband Dave, a Macomb Northwestern Mutual Financial agent, have... Retired WIU Vice President for Administrative Services Jackie Thompson... Deadline: Ended Award: $0.00	Ended
$250	James Magsig Collaborative Piano Scholarship The James Magsig Collaborative Piano Scholarship account was established as an endowment through the generosity of James (Jim)... The James Magsig Collaborative Piano Scholarship account was established... Deadline: Ended Award: $250	Ended
$500.00	James S. & Beatrice Wehrly Book Scholarship This account was established by Dr. Beatrice (Bea) & Jim Wehrly. CRITERIA: Entering freshman U.S. citizen Minimum ACT 24 Minimum high school... This account was established by Dr. Beatrice (Bea) & Jim... Deadline: Ended Award: $500.00	Ended
Varies	Jane Lanier Synovitz Memorial Scholarship This account was established by Dr. Robert J. Synovitz, WIU professor,in memory of his late wife, Jane Lanier Synovitz. CRITERIA: Female Music... This account was established by Dr. Robert J. Synovitz, WIU professor,in... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$1,000.00	Jim Miner Scholarship Jim Miner Scholarship was established by Macomb resident, WIU alum, and former WIU employee Jim Miner. CRITERIA: Incoming freshman Graduate of... Jim Miner Scholarship was established by Macomb resident, WIU alum, and... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$200.00	John H. & Mary E. Watson Scholarship This account was established by Dorothy Watson in the name of her parents John H. and Mary E. Watson. CRITERIA: Graduate of a McDonough County... This account was established by Dorothy Watson in the name of her... Deadline: Ended Award: $200.00	Ended
$1,500.00	Joseph R. Withers Memorial Scholarship The Joseph R. Withers Memorial Scholarship was established and funded by family and friends in memory of Joe Withers. CRITERIA: Enrolled full... The Joseph R. Withers Memorial Scholarship was established and funded by... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,500.00	Ended
$800	Julstrom Music Scholarship The Julstrom Music Scholarship was established by Dr. Clifford A. and Rosa Julstrom. CRITERIA: String Music major Junior class level Minimum... The Julstrom Music Scholarship was established by Dr. Clifford A. and... Deadline: Ended Award: $800	Ended
$1,000.00	Keith F. Scott Scholarship The Keith F. and Virginia M. Scott Scholarship was established by Mrs. Virginia M. Scott in memory of her husband, Keith F. Scott, a retired... The Keith F. and Virginia M. Scott Scholarship was established by Mrs.... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
Minimum $500	Kenneth L. Dixon Memorial Scholarship The Kenneth L. Dixon Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Kenneth L. Dixon, by Hugh and William Shearman, owners of the Shearman... The Kenneth L. Dixon Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of... Deadline: Ended Award: Minimum $500	Ended
$1,000.00	Kenneth T. & Betty L. Wright Scholarship This scholarship was established by local veterinarian Dr. Kenneth and Betty Wright. CRITERIA: Incoming freshman graduating from a high school in... This scholarship was established by local veterinarian Dr. Kenneth and... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
Varies	Laura Beu Music Scholarship This scholarship was established by the estate of Dr. Frank A. Beu, President Emeritus of WIU. CRITERIA: Music major Sophomore, junior, or... This scholarship was established by the estate of Dr. Frank A. Beu,... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended

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