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
$2000	Dr. George E. Ayers Scholarship The Ayers Family Established this memorial scholarship for Dr. George E. Ayers who earned a B.S. degree from WIU in 1961. Dr. Ayers spent more than... The Ayers Family Established this memorial scholarship for Dr. George E.... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $2000	Deadline03/15/2020
$1300	Dr. Gordon A. & Constance Taylor Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1988 by their four sons in honor of their parents, Dr. Gordon A. Taylor Sr. and Constance Taylor. Gordon Sr.... This scholarship was established in 1988 by their four sons in honor of... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1300	Deadline03/15/2020
$1,200.00	DR. MARGARET A LAVERY NSCHOLARSHIP Dr. Lavery graduated from WIU in 1976 witha BS in Home Economics. She is an Assistant Professor at the Marshall University School of Medicine.... Dr. Lavery graduated from WIU in 1976 witha BS in Home Economics. She is... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,200.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$700	Dr. Marion Blackinton Kinesiology Scholarship HISTORY: The Western Illinois University Foundation will hereby establish a scholarship endowment per the terms of this agreement, to become... HISTORY: The Western Illinois University Foundation will hereby... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $700	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$600	DRJ OSEPH S. KERSTING SCHOLARSHIP The Dr. Joseph S. Kersting Scholarship was established by friends, colleagues,and former students of Joe Kersting upon his retirement from the... The Dr. Joseph S. Kersting Scholarship was established by friends,... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $600	Deadline03/15/2020
$500	EDUCATORS FOR TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP The Educators for Tomorrow Scholarship was established by Dr. Beatrice Wehrly, professor emeritus in the Counselor Education Department. CRITERIA:... The Educators for Tomorrow Scholarship was established by Dr. Beatrice... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $500	Deadline03/15/2020
$850	ERNEST PAUL LAMBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Ernest Paul Lambert Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Christina Taggert and her two nieces, Joyce Hughes and Janis McCurley, in... The Ernest Paul Lambert Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs.... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $850	Deadline03/15/2020
$900	ETHEL RAY SCHOLARSHIP The Ethel Ray Scholarship was established by Ted and Diana Irish and other family members to honor Ethel Ray, a Western Illinois University... The Ethel Ray Scholarship was established by Ted and Diana Irish and... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $900	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	ETHEL RAY SCHOLARSHIP The Ethel Ray Scholarship was established by Ted and Diana Irish and other family members to honor Ethel Ray, a Western Illinois University... The Ethel Ray Scholarship was established by Ted and Diana Irish and... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	Foundation Transfer SCholarship This Scholarship was created to award $50,000 in scholarship funds for the 2019-20 academic year. The Scholarship will continue for future academic... This Scholarship was created to award $50,000 in scholarship funds for... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$500	Fraye McKnight Fall Scholarship & Ruth Nall McKnight Spring Scholarship Ben McKnight, CPA and WIU Quad Cities graduate is creating the memorial scholarships. The Fraye McKnight Scholarship will be awarded in the fall... Ben McKnight, CPA and WIU Quad Cities graduate is creating the memorial... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $500	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
varies	Gary & Nancy Brown Scholarship This scholarship was established by Gary and Nancy Brown, and a matching gift. CRITERIA: Health Sciences-related major with a minor in Occupational... This scholarship was established by Gary and Nancy Brown, and a matching... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,500	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$700	GEORGE F. AND ANN STAGG SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship was established to honor the late George Stagg, who served WIU as director of the College of Education Advising Center, and Ann... The scholarship was established to honor the late George Stagg, who... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $700	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	GEORGE F. AND ANN STAGG SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship was established to honor the late George Stagg, who served WIU as director of the College of Education Advising Center, and Ann... The scholarship was established to honor the late George Stagg, who... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$2000	GEORGE HERMANN GRADUATE SCHOARSHIP IN SPORT MANAGEMENT Hermann established the George Hermann Graduate Scholarship in Sport Management to assist students with financial need. CRITERIA: Graduate standing... Hermann established the George Hermann Graduate Scholarship in Sport... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $2000	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $500.00	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,100	Deadline03/15/2020
$2,000 to $4,000	Great River Teacher Corps CRITERIA: • Recipient must be enrolled in a teacher education course of study, or declare pre-teacher education upon initial enrollment at... CRITERIA: • Recipient must be enrolled in a teacher education course... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $2,000 to $4,000	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	GREG AND DOROTHY CHAPMAN COMMUNITY POLICING SCHOLARSHIP Greg Chapman served as a police officer in Plainfield, IL for six years while he attended classes at WIU. While employment expectations and a... Greg Chapman served as a police officer in Plainfield, IL for six years... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	GRETCHEN & DAVID MILLER SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by David and Gretchen (Bergschneider) Miller. CRITERIA: Minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA, Enrolled in the Teacher... This scholarship was established by David and Gretchen (Bergschneider)... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$750.00	HAROLD 'DENNY' BRIGNADELLO SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship shall be named the Harold “Denny” Brignadello Memorial Award and has been established through the Oak River Foundation by Theresa... This scholarship shall be named the Harold “Denny” Brignadello Memorial... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $750.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $500.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$1100	Harry and Anna Paulsen Scholarship HISTORY: Education is the key word for establishing the Harry and Anna Paulsen Scholarship. Anna always wanted to be a teacher, but living through... HISTORY: Education is the key word for establishing the Harry and Anna... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1100	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,000	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	HELEN BUCKLEY SCHOLARSHIP The Helen Buckley Memorial Scholarship was established by Ms. Buckley for students majoring in Elementary Education and Reading. CRITERIA:... The Helen Buckley Memorial Scholarship was established by Ms. Buckley... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	HELEN BUCKLEY SCHOLARSHIP The Helen Buckley Memorial Scholarship was established by Ms. Buckley for students majoring in Elementary Education and Reading. CRITERIA:... The Helen Buckley Memorial Scholarship was established by Ms. Buckley... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$900	HELEN MCCUTCHEON YEAST SCHOLARSHIP The Helen M. Yeast scholarship was established by Helen McCutcheon Yeast for transfer students majoring in Physical Education. CRITERIA:... The Helen M. Yeast scholarship was established by Helen McCutcheon Yeast... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $900	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	Henry and Evelyn Kleen Henry and Evelyn Kleen Endowed Scholarship. Betty graduated from WIU with a Bachelor of Business Degree in 1971 and a Master of Science degree in... Henry and Evelyn Kleen Endowed Scholarship. Betty graduated from WIU... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,500	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	Ida BRUNER/Verlin K. JOHNSON FAMILY SCHOL The Ida Blanche Bruner/Verlin K. Johnson Family Scholarship was established by Dr. Verlin K. Johnson in memory of his wife, Ida, and her family.... The Ida Blanche Bruner/Verlin K. Johnson Family Scholarship was... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	Illinois Park District Internship Scholarship Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	IVY CASSIDY FOSTER SCHOLARSHIP The Mary Ilo Smith Charitable Foundation established the scholarship to honor Ivy Cassidy Foster. CRITERIA: Accepted into the Teacher Education... The Mary Ilo Smith Charitable Foundation established the scholarship to... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$500.00	James & Peppi Kenny Scholarship This account was established Dr. James and Dr. Peppi Kenny. CRITERIA: Finance or marketing major (finance even years and marketing odd years) US... This account was established Dr. James and Dr. Peppi... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $500.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	JAMES AND EVA ANN ELMER BGS & TEACH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS James received a Board of Trustees Bachelor’s and MBA degree from WIU. Eva Ann received a MS in Math from WIU. The scholarship is for individuals... James received a Board of Trustees Bachelor’s and MBA degree from WIU.... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$4000	James and Veronica Shipp Scholarship HISTORY: James E. Shipp received his bachelor’s degree in education from Western in 1964. Shipp began his career in 1964 in the Juvenile Justice... HISTORY: James E. Shipp received his bachelor’s degree in education from... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $4000	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,000 - $4,000	Deadline03/15/2020
$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: 03/15/2020 Award: $250	Deadline03/15/2020
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$800	JAY W. STEIN YHOUNG SCHOLARS AWARD The Jay W. Stein Young Scholars Award in Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies was established by the Society of Educators and Scholars in... The Jay W. Stein Young Scholars Award in Educational and... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $800	Deadline03/15/2020

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