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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
$1,000.00	Delbert & Olive Bussan Memorial Scholarship The Delbert Bussan Memorial Scholarship was established by WIU alumnus...	Ended
Varies	Delores M. Ryner Scholarship The Dolores M. Ryner Scholarship was established after the deaths of...	Ended
Varies	Delta Sigma Pi Alumni Scholarship This scholarship was established by two Alumni Brothers of Delta Sigma...	Ended
Varies	Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the...	Ended
$1,000.00	Department of Finance Real Estate Scholarship This scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor. CRITERIA: Finance...	Ended
$3000	Diane Decker Scholarship The Diane Decker Scholarship was established by alumnus, Joe Decker, who...	Ended
$1,600.00	DIMITRI ANDRIANACOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Andrianacos was the consummate teacher and colleague. He made...	Ended
$500.00	DON CRAWFORD SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Don Crawford was the chair of Media and Educational Technology (now...	Ended
$1,000.00	Don and Agnes Hussey Chemistry Scholarship George “Don” Hussey and Agnes Hussey valued higher education. They were...	Ended
$1,000.00	Don Johnson Memorial Scholarship NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP – eligible students should contact...	Ended
$1,000.00	Donald A. Haisch Scholarship This scholarship fund has been established by Mr. Donald .A. Haisch in...	Ended
$6,500.00	DONALD L. MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP The Don Marshall Memorial Fund was established in memory of Don...	Ended
$1,000.00	DONALD R. BRIDE SCHOLARSHIP The Donald R. Bride Scholarship was established from the estate of Mr....	Ended
$3,400.00	DOROTHY ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP This account was established by the Dorothy Allen Trust. CRITERIA:...	Ended
$200.00	Dorothy E. Watson Scholarship This account was established in the name of Dorothy E....	Ended
$1,500.00	DOT Foods Scholarship As the nation’s first and largest food redistributor, Dot Foods’ nine...	Ended
$200.00	DR MARY A BENNETT SCHOLARSHIP The Mary A. Bennett Award was established as a memorial to Dr. Mary A....	Ended
$3,000.00	Dr. David A. DeBoeuf Memorial Scholarship HISTORY: Dr. DeBoeuf was a Finance professor at WIU from 1995 until his...	Ended
$1,750.00	Dr. David W. Ballew Scholarship David is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a BA,...	Ended
$500.00	DR. ESSIE MANUEL RUTLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Rutledge was Chair/Professor of African American Studies at WIU from...	Ended
$2000	Dr. George E. Ayers Scholarship The Ayers Family Established this memorial scholarship for Dr. George E....	Ended
$250.00	DR. IRVING GARWOOD SHAKESPEAREAN SCHOLARSHIP The Dr. Irving Garwood Shakespearian Award was established by Mrs....	Ended
$1,000.00	DR. JACOB BURLAK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Jacob Burlak Scholarship was established in 1980 to honor Dr. Jacob...	Ended
$0.00	Dr. Jerry W. Forbes Research Scholarship in Physcis Dr. Jerry Forbes is a 1963 graduate of WIU with a BS in Physics. Dr....	Ended
$1,700.00	Dr. John P. Daniels Scholarship Dr. John “Jack” Daniels was professor of management in WIU’s College of...	Ended
$1,000.00	Dr. Ken Nimrick Scholarship Dr. Kenneth O. Nimrick, better known as Ken, was a regular guy with a...	Ended
$1,000.00	Dr. Kenneth & Betty Wright Pre-Veterianarian Scholarship Dr. Kenneth and Betty Wright have a rich history with WIU and the...	Ended
$750.00	Dr. L. R. & Leatha Bain Scholarship This account was established by friends and family of Dr. L. R. Bain to...	Ended
$3,100.00	Dr. Lewis E. Wall Scholarship This scholarship has been established by Larry and Linda Wall of...	Ended
$1,700.00	Dr. Loren K. Robinson Scholarship This account was established by friends and colleagues of Dr. Loren...	Ended
$1,000.00	Dr. Norbert and Mary Goeckner Scholarship in Chemistry The Dr. Goeckner Scholarship for Chemistry was established by Saw Kyin...	Ended
$1,300.00	DR. PAUL W. BLACKFORD SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Paul W. Blackford was a professor in the English department from...	Ended
$850.00	DR. RICHARD HARDIN CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP The Richard Hardin Chemistry Scholarship was established by Judi Hardin,...	Ended
$1,200.00	Dr. Robert M. and Judith A. Crowley Scholarship Robert, (Bob) Crowley is a native of Chickasha Oklahoma and a graduate...	Ended
$1,000.00	Dr. Russell R. Dohner Scholarship Dr. Dohner graduated from Vermont High School in 1943. His father had...	Ended
$1,500.00	Dr. Soon Suk Yoon Scholarship Dr. Yoon has been an accounting professor at Western Illinois University...	Ended
$750.00	DR. WENDELL L. SWANSON SCHOLARSHIP The Dr. Wendell L. Swanson Scholarship was established to honor Wendell...	Ended
Varies	Dr. William & Carol Pratt Engineering Scholarship Dr. William and Carol Pratt created this scholarship to assist...	Ended
$1,200.00	DRS NAI-TUNG AND LEE-HSIA TING ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP The Drs. Nai-Tung and Lee-Hsia Ting English Scholarship was established...	Ended
$1,500.00	EARL AND ANN SAWYER SCHOLARSHIP The Earl and Ann Sawyer Scholarship was established in 1998 by Edward E....	Ended
$1,000.00	East Village Youth Scholarship This scholarship was established by Karen Kolodzey, a WIU marketing...	Ended
$0.00	Economics Outstanding Freshman Award The Economics Outstanding Freshman Award was created to reward a student...	Ended
$0.00	Economics Outstanding Graduate Award The Economics Outstanding Graduate Award was created to reward a student...	Ended
$0.00	Economics Outstanding Senior Award The Economics Outstanding Senior Award was created to reward a student...	Ended
$900.00	English Department Scholar of the Year The English Department Scholar of the Year Award was established by the...	Ended
$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...	Ended
$0.00	Ernest J. Codilis, Jr. Pre-Law Scholarship Ernest Codilis assumed the role of primary donor. Codilis graduated from...	Ended
$1,000.00	Ethan Dobereiner Memorial Scholarship The Ethan Dobereiner Memorial Scholarship was established by Josh and...	Ended
$800.00	EULA CORDELL LARNER WRITING AWARD The Eula Ethelyn Cordell Larner Writing Award was established in...	Ended
$2,000.00	Excellence in Business & Technology Scholarship The College of Business and Technology at Western Illinois University...	Ended

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