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Welcome to Western Illinois University’s Scholarship Opportunities Homepage!

Western Illinois University proudly supports students’ academic achievements through our scholarship opportunities. These opportunities are made possible through generous financial support from our alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff, who believe a high-quality education should be accessible to deserving students without imposing excessive financial burden. Their commitment to education and dedication to our students enables us to award nearly $2 million in scholarship assistance every year.

We are grateful to our scholarship donors, who make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and enhance the quality of a WIU education. We invite all students to explore the various scholarship opportunities available. Your dreams are within reach, thanks to those who believe in you.

2024-2025 Scholarship Deadlines:

President’s Scholarship Application. December 12, 2023
General New Freshman: March 1, 2024
General New Transfer: May 1, 2024
Current Student: March 1, 2024

College of Business & Technology: March 1, 2024
College of Fine Arts & Communication: March 1, 2024
College of Education and Human Services: March 1, 2024
College of Arts and Sciences: March 1, 2024
Quad Cities Scholarship: July 1, 2024
Military, Veterans and Family

We also recommend students use our Scholarship Checklist for New Freshman or 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. .

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.

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Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$500.00	Biological Science Fund Scholarship The Biological Science Fund was established by the Department of...	Ended
$150.00	Biological Sciences Department Scholar A Departmental Scholar is an outstanding degree candidate in an academic...	Ended
$2,700.00	BOB DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP The Bob & Alice Davis Scholarship is funded by land sales proceeds....	Ended
$2,000.00	Bonnie Norway Keeley ('58) Scholarship Bonita Lou (Bonnie) Norway Keeley was a Western Illinois University...	Ended
$300.00	Broadcasting & Journalism Banquet Scholarship This scholarship was created to recognize outstanding students at the...	Ended
$5,000.00	Bruce and Betty Karaffa Family Scholarship Bruce and Betty Karaffa started this scholarship as a way to support...	Ended
$1,400.00	Bruce Engnell Memorial Scholarship Bruce Engnell joined Western Illinois University, Department of...	Ended
$2,600.00	BRUCE KRUSE SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Bruce Kruse began his teaching career at Western Illinois University...	Ended
$2,000.00	Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Scholarship The Burdette & Kathryn Knappenberger Scholarship Fund was established...	Ended
$1,500.00	C. Emery & Thelma B. Sallstrom Memorial Scholarship The C. Emery and Thelma B. Sallstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund was...	Ended
$4,000.00	C. JOHN MAHONEY ENGLISH GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP The Graduate Fellowship in English was established by the English and...	Ended
$2,000.00	C. Robin Frieden Memorial Scholarship NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP – eligible students should contact...	Ended
$1,000.00	Carl B. & Alice Larson Scholarship in Illinois Archeology This scholarship was created by Dr. Patricia K. Anderson, WIU Professor...	Ended
$1,000.00	Carlson Family Educational Scholarship Byron Carlson graduated from Western in 1968 with a Bachelor of Business...	Ended
$2,000.00	CBT Distinguished Alumnus Scholarship This scholarship was created to honor Holly Deem, a graduate of Western...	Ended
$250.00	CBT Outstanding Graduate Scholarship The CBT Outstanding Graduate Award was created to reward a student who...	Ended
$250.00	CBT Outstanding Senior Scholarship The CBT Outstanding Senior Award was created to reward a student who...	Ended
$2,000.00	Charlene G Callison Fashion Merchandising Scholarship The Charlene G. Callison Fashion Merchandising Scholarship was...	Ended
$	CHARLES A. LEONARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Charles A. Leonard Memorial Fund was created in memory of Charles A....	Ended
$100.00	Chemistry Department Special Recognition Award This scholarship is funded by annual donations to the department....	Ended
$2,000.00	Clarence & Josephine Johnson Scholarship The Clarence E. and Josephine L. Johnson Scholarship was established by...	Ended
$700	CLARENCE E. NEFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (POLITICAL SCIENCE) The Clarence E. Neff Memorial Scholarship was established in the spring...	Ended
$700.00	Clarence E. Neff Memorial Scholarship Fund (Agriculture) The Clarence E. Neff Memorial Scholarship was established in the spring...	Ended
$650.00	Clifford B. Latherow Memorial Scholarship The Clifford B. Latherow Four-Year WIU Foundation Scholarship was...	Ended
$1000	Clyde Cronkhite Scholarship CRITERIA: • LEJA major • Minimum 3.0 GPA • Minimum 60+ credit hours...	Ended
$0.00	College of Arts and Sciences Fund for Excellence Undergraduate Research Scholarship This scholarship is to assist CAS research students with educational...	Ended
$1,000.00	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP The purpose of the Legacy Scholarship is to pay respect to, and maintain...	Ended
$850.00	Collin S. Wilcox Scholarship The Collin S. Wilcox Scholarship was established by Mrs. Irene Schulze...	Ended
$3,100.00	Colonel Marinda Coultas Wood Scholarship A native of Jacksonville, Illinois, Marinda Coultas Wood (known...	Ended
$1,500.00	Compeer Financial Agriculture Scholarship CRITERIA: • Major in Agriculture • May be a freshman, transfer, or...	Ended
$1,000.00	Computer Science Alumni Award The Computer Science Alumni Award was originally called the Inforte...	Ended
$200.00	Computer Science Director's Award The School of Computer Science Director’s Award was created to reward a...	Ended
$200.00	Computer Science Outstanding Student Awards The School of Computer Science Outstanding Student Awards were created...	Ended
$800.00	COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMMING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD This scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor. CRITERIA: Computer...	Ended
$0.00	Computer Science Student of Character Award The School of Computer Science School of Character award was created to...	Ended
$300.00	Continuing Student Alumni Award HISTORY: This scholarship is being established to recognize and award...	Ended
$1,500.00	Corydon Hubbert Scholarship The Corydon M. Hubbert Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of...	Ended
$2,100.00	Country Financial Scholarship This account was established by Country Financial to support business...	Ended
$2,500.00	Craig F. Glattly Memorial Scholarship The Craig F. Glattly Foundation was formed upon Craig?۪s untimely...	Ended
$2,000.00	Craig Neader Scholarship for Accountancy Craig Neader, a 1975 graduate of Western Illinois University, is...	Ended
$1,000.00	Dana Lynn Park Memorial Scholarship The Dana Lynn Park Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Ellie...	Ended
$1,000.00	Dave & Jackie Thompson Scholarship for Military Dependents Dave Thompson, a Macomb Northwestern Mutual Financial agent, and his...	Ended
$1,300.00	David & Gretchen Miller Scholarship This scholarship was established by David and Gretchen (Bergschneider)...	Ended
$5,000.00	David and Pamela Johnson Gish Scholarship Pamela Johnson Gish ’71 and David Gish ’70 established The David and...	Ended
$600.00	David J. Bloomberg MBA Scholarship Dr. Bloomberg was an Assistant Dean in the College of Business and...	Ended
$5,500.00	DAVID LUMLEY BROADCASTING SCHOLARSHIP David Lumley, a 1976 broadcasting graduate, was named CEO and president...	Ended
$1,300.00	Dawn and Joel Thys Endowed Scholarship Joel Thys was raised on a dairy farm in rural Iowa, where his work ethic...	Ended
$1,000.00	Dean and Sharon Chenoweth Agriculture Scholarship This agriculture scholarship was established to recognize Dean and...	Ended
$1000	Delano and Margaret Kruzan Scholarship Delano Kruzan graduated from WIU in 1960 with a Bachelor of Education...	Ended
$1,000.00	Delbert & Olive Bussan Memorial Scholarship The Delbert Bussan Memorial Scholarship was established by WIU alumnus...	Ended

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