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

2019-20 DEADLINES:

GENERAL NEW FRESHMAN: February 15, 2019 – 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, 2019
GENERAL CURRENT STUDENT: Varies by scholarship

Department of Accounting & Finance: March 9, 2019
College of Business & Technology: March 26, 2019
School of Music: May 31, 2019 (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	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: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
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: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
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: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
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: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
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: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $200.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $200.00	Deadline02/15/2019
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: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $750.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Dr. Robert M. and Judith A. Crowley Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Robert M. and Judith A. Crowley. CRITERIA: Accounting major Graduate student or student enrolled in the... This scholarship was established by Dr. Robert M. and Judith A.... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
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: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	Edward Ohlin Scholarship The Edward Ohlin Scholarship was created with a $1,000 donation from Edward Ohlin. Edward graduate from WIU in 1973 with a degree in political... The Edward Ohlin Scholarship was created with a $1,000 donation from... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $5,000 per spouse	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$2,000.00	Excellence in Business & Technology Scholarship The College of Business and Technology at Western Illinois University provides a focus for educational excellence that promotes the intellectual... The College of Business and Technology at Western Illinois University... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
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: 02/15/2019 Award: TBD	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	G. Allan Laflin Business Scholarship The G. Allan and Gertrude Laflin Scholarship in Business was established in honor of G. Allan Laflin, former professor and WIU’s first full-time... The G. Allan and Gertrude Laflin Scholarship in Business was established... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,500	Gene Michael Goad Scholarship This scholarship was established by Sue and Brett Goad in memory of their son, Gene. CRITERIA: Major in Choral Music Junior class... This scholarship was established by Sue and Brett Goad in memory of... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,500	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	George Baughman Scholarship This account was established in 1997 by George Baughman, who received a BS and MS in Business Education at WIU. CRITERIA: Junior or senior (60+... This account was established in 1997 by George Baughman, who received a... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	George C. Potter Scholarship in Finance Dr. George C. Potter, professor of finance at Western Illinois University, established the George C. Potter Scholarship in... Dr. George C. Potter, professor of finance at Western Illinois... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$500.00	George W. Krull Scholarship Dr. George W. Krull was the chair of the Department of Accountancy Advisory Board in 2000 when the department received the AACSB accounting... Dr. George W. Krull was the chair of the Department of Accountancy... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	GMAT Scholarship The GMAT Scholarship was created by the Department of Accountancy and Finance to assist with payment of taking the GMAT to enter the Master of... The GMAT Scholarship was created by the Department of Accountancy and... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
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: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,100	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$500.00	Harriet Hunt Memorial Scholarship Established by Dr. Steven Hunt, Professor of Accounting at the Western Illinois University Quad Cities Campus in memory of his mother Harriet... Established by Dr. Steven Hunt, Professor of Accounting at the Western... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000	Hei Chu & Hyung Ja Kim Piano Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Hei Chu Kim by Hyung Ja Kim and her family to support graduate or undergraduate piano study in... This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Hei Chu Kim by Hyung... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $250.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	Howard C. Nudd Scholarship This account was established by donations from alumni, faculty, and friends collected during a retirement party and fund drive held for Dr.... This account was established by donations from alumni, faculty, and... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,500	Hugo Magliocco Trombone Scholarship In tribute to a long and distinguished career culminating with 36 years at Western Illinois University as the first trombone instructor, Dr. Hugo... In tribute to a long and distinguished career culminating with 36 years... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,500	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
Varies	J. David and Nancy Smith Memorial Scholarship The J. David Smith Accountancy Award was established by family and friends of Dr. J. David Smith, former Professor of Accountancy at WIU, who... The J. David Smith Accountancy Award was established by family and... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: Varies	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,500.00	Jack & Deedee Brannigan Scholarship The fund was established by John “Jack” Brannigan and his wife Deedee Brannigan from Northfield, Illinois. CRITERIA: Must have completed 60... The fund was established by John “Jack” Brannigan and his wife Deedee... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $0.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000.00	James & Beatrice Wehrly Scholarship The Bea and Jim Wehrly Scholarship Fund was established by Drs. Beatrice L. and James S. Wehrly. CRITERIA: Junior or senior class level with... The Bea and Jim Wehrly Scholarship Fund was established by Drs. Beatrice... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$1,000 - $4,000	James M. Clary Scholarship This account was established by James Clary. Clary established the fund to give back to the place that helped him gain success and to help those... This account was established by James Clary. Clary established the fund... Deadline: 02/15/2019 Award: $1,000 - $4,000	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $250	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $500.00	Deadline02/15/2019
$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: 02/15/2019 Award: $500.00	Deadline02/15/2019

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