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.

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 9, 2020
College of Business & Technology: March 26, 2020
School of Music: February 18, 2020
Department of Communication: Varies
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
$0.00	Leanne L. Grice Porch Scholarship The Leanne L. Grice Porch Scholarship was established by Dr. George Grice in honor of his sister, Leanne L. Grice Porch. CRITERIA: Incoming... The Leanne L. Grice Porch Scholarship was established by Dr. George... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	LOIS AND LOWELL LUECK NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP The Lois and Lowell Lueck Non-Traditional Student Scholarship was established to assist non-traditional students in teacher education programs.... The Lois and Lowell Lueck Non-Traditional Student Scholarship was... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$500	Louis & Alice Schleier Memorial Financial Need Scholarship Dr. Louis M. Schleier was the head of the education department and director of the graduate division until he passed away. CRITERIA: Minimum GPA of... Dr. Louis M. Schleier was the head of the education department and... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $500	Deadline03/15/2020
$1000	Louis & Alice Schleier Memorial Teacher Education Scholarship for Academic Achievement The Louis and Alice Schleier Memorial Teacher Education Scholarship for Academic Achievement was established following the death of Mrs. Alice... The Louis and Alice Schleier Memorial Teacher Education Scholarship for... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1000	Deadline03/15/2020
$550	LOWELL HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP The Vivian F. Lowell Health Sciences Award was established by the family and friends of V.F. Lowell who was a member of the Department of Health... The Vivian F. Lowell Health Sciences Award was established by the family... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $550	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	M. LYNNE BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The M. Lynne Brown Memorial was established by Nancy K. Young-Brown, a WIU graduate, as a memorial to her daughter, M. Lynne Brown, who died in... The M. Lynne Brown Memorial was established by Nancy K. Young-Brown, a ... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	MARY L. HINMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Mary L. Hinman Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to support Elementary Education Scholarships. CRITERIA: Be a sophomore, junior, or... The Mary L. Hinman Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to support... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	MARY LUMAN SHORTNESS SCHOLARSHIP The Mary Luman Shortness Scholarship in Elementary Education was established by Ernest ???Ernie?۝ Shortness in honor of his mother. CRITERIA:... The Mary Luman Shortness Scholarship in Elementary Education was... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	MAURICE G KELLOGG SCHOLARSHIP The Maurice G. Kellogg Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Maurice G. Kellogg. This award is intended to support the continued professional... The Maurice G. Kellogg Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Maurice... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	NANCY A BROWN SCHOLARSHIP The Nancy A. Brown Scholarship in Elementary Education was established by Wendell and Ruth Hahn of Springfield, IL, in honor of their daughter,... The Nancy A. Brown Scholarship in Elementary Education was established... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	NICHOLAS DIGRINO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP In honor of their son, Nick and Susan DiGrino of Macomb have established the Nicholas Joseph DiGrino Memorial Scholarship for Western Illinois... In honor of their son, Nick and Susan DiGrino of Macomb have established... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	OLIVER & MARY TROYER SCHOLARSHIP Donald and Mary Ann Troyer established the Oliver and Mary E. Troyer Scholarship. CRITERIA: Pursuing Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with... Donald and Mary Ann Troyer established the Oliver and Mary E. Troyer... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$300	OPAL STONE WEDEBERG SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by family and friends as a memorial to Opal Wedeberg. CRITERIA: Elementary Education and/or Reading major,... This scholarship was established by family and friends as a memorial to... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $300	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	PHI DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP The Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship was established by members of Phi Delta Kappa at Western Illinois University. The purpose of the Phi Delta Kappa... The Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship was established by members of Phi Delta... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	RALPH AND GLADYS ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION The Ralph and Gladys Anderson Scholarship was established by Ralph and Gladys Anderson. Gladys saved enough money to fulfill her high school dream... The Ralph and Gladys Anderson Scholarship was established by Ralph and... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	ROBERT AND SANDRA COLLIER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Bob and Sandy Collier were dedicated educators throughout their careers. Both Bob and Sandy were born and raised in California and met while... Bob and Sandy Collier were dedicated educators throughout their careers.... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$150 book award	ROBERT CLOW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Robert Clow Memorial Scholarship was established by friends and associates in memory of retired gymnastics coach, Robert Clow. CRITERIA: Be an... The Robert Clow Memorial Scholarship was established by friends and... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $150 book award	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	RONALD LANE ABRELL SCHOLARSHIP The Ronald Abrell Scholarship was established by family and friends in honor of Abrell’s life-long commitment to student teachers and the teaching... The Ronald Abrell Scholarship was established by family and friends in... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$1500	SARAH KNIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sarah’s family established the scholarship in her memory to assist other students studying to become bilingual/bicultural teachers, and to honor... Sarah’s family established the scholarship in her memory to assist other... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1500	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	SCOTTIE & CARL FENN SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Dr. Carl Fenn, who was instrumental in organizing the first Western Illinois University undergraduate major in... This scholarship was established by Dr. Carl Fenn, who was instrumental... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	THOMAS G OAKSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship fund was established by colleagues of Thomas G. Oakson. CRITERIA: Sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in the Department of... This scholarship fund was established by colleagues of Thomas G. Oakson.... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$200	W.I .TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The W. I. Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Western’s Department of Health Sciences in memory of Dr. W. I. Taylor, who was a... The W. I. Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Western’s... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $200	Deadline03/15/2020
$700	WILLIAM L. LAKIE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The William L. Lakie Scholarship was established by Mrs. Mary Lakie (Hermann) and friends in memory of William L. Lakie. CRITERIA: Graduate student... The William L. Lakie Scholarship was established by Mrs. Mary Lakie... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $700	Deadline03/15/2020
$500	WILLIS AND ROSEMARY ZORN SCHOLARSHIP The Willis and Rosemary Zorn Scholarship was established by Dr. Willis and Mrs. Rosemary Zorn in commemoration of Dr. Zorn’s retirement from... The Willis and Rosemary Zorn Scholarship was established by Dr. Willis... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $500	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	Wrenn R. and Evelyn J. Grice Scholarship The Wrenn R. and Evelyn J. Grice Scholarship was established by Dr. George L. Grice to honor his parents, Wrenn Routh and Evelyn Janette Luman... The Wrenn R. and Evelyn J. Grice Scholarship was established by Dr.... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$0.00	YVONNE & FRANK LUPTON ECOEE SCHOLARSHIP The Yvonne and Frank Lupton ECOEE Scholarship was established by Dr. Frank and Mrs.Yvonne Lupton to be awarded to an RPTA student selected to... The Yvonne and Frank Lupton ECOEE Scholarship was established by Dr.... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$4,000.00	"Three M" Communication Department Scholarship The “Three M” Scholarship is established by Communication Department alumni, Michael Gerrish, Matthew Sager and Martina Jackson Green to give... The “Three M” Scholarship is established by Communication Department... Deadline: Award: $4,000.00
$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: Award: $1,500.00
Varies	A. L. Knoblauch Scholarship The A.L. and Muriel Knoblauch Scholarship was established in honor of former Western Illinois University President, Dr. Arthur L. Knoblauch, and... The A.L. and Muriel Knoblauch Scholarship was established in honor of... Deadline: Award: Varies
Varies	A. L. Knoblauch Scholarship The A.L. and Muriel Knoblauch Scholarship was established in honor of former Western Illinois University President, Dr. Arthur L. Knoblauch, and... The A.L. and Muriel Knoblauch Scholarship was established in honor of... Deadline: Award: Varies
Varies	Accountancy Scholarship This scholarship is funded through annual donations to the Accountancy Department. CRITERIA: Accounting major Sophomore or junior Selection... This scholarship is funded through annual donations to the Accountancy... Deadline: Award: Varies
$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: Award: $2,000.00
$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: Award: $1,000.00
$1,500.00	Andrea Passmore Memorial Scholarship The Andrea Passmore Memorial Scholarship was established by her family and friends upon her death at the age of 39. CRITERIA: Graduate of Macomb... The Andrea Passmore Memorial Scholarship was established by her family... Deadline: Award: $1,500.00
$500.00	Anika Singh Memorial Scholarship The Anika Singh Memorial Scholarship was established by Mandeep Singh and Sujata Karkare in memory of their daughter Anika. CRITERIA: Junior... The Anika Singh Memorial Scholarship was established by Mandeep Singh... Deadline: Award: $500.00
$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: Award: $1,250
$0.00	APICS APICS is the leading provider of supply chain, logistics and operations management research, publications, and education and certification... APICS is the leading provider of supply chain, logistics and operations... Deadline: Award: $0.00
$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: Award: $1,000
$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: Award: $500.00
$1,000.00	Beu Jeans for Scholarships The concept for Beu Jeans for Scholarships materialized during a Beu staff retreat when an employee requested a jeans day during Homecoming week,... The concept for Beu Jeans for Scholarships materialized during a Beu... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
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: Award: Varies
$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: Award: $2,000.00
$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: Award: $2,000.00
$1,500.00	C. Emery & Thelma B. Sallstrom Memorial Scholarship The C. Emery and Thelma B. Sallstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by John E. and Charles E. Sallstrom in memory of their parents,... The C. Emery and Thelma B. Sallstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund was... Deadline: Award: $1,500.00
$1,000.00	Carlson Family Educational Scholarship Byron Carlson graduated from Western in 1968 with a Bachelor of Business degree and an MBA in 1971. CRITERIA: Open to all majors Full-time... Byron Carlson graduated from Western in 1968 with a Bachelor of Business... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$2,000.00	CBT Distinguished Alumnus Scholarship This scholarship was created to honor Holly Deem, a graduate of Western Illinois University and 2013 Distinguished Alumnus for the University’s... This scholarship was created to honor Holly Deem, a graduate of Western... Deadline: Award: $2,000.00
$250.00	CBT Outstanding Graduate Scholarship The CBT Outstanding Graduate Award was created to reward a student who demonstrates outstanding ability and contributions in their... The CBT Outstanding Graduate Award was created to reward a student who... Deadline: Award: $250.00
$250.00	CBT Outstanding Senior Scholarship The CBT Outstanding Senior Award was created to reward a student who demonstrates outstanding ability and contributions in their... The CBT Outstanding Senior Award was created to reward a student who... Deadline: Award: $250.00
$0.00	CHARLENE CALLISON SCHOLARSHIP The Charlene G. Callison Fashion Merchandising Scholarship was established by Dr. Charlene G. Callison and her husband, Dr. Larry T. Balsamo.... The Charlene G. Callison Fashion Merchandising Scholarship was... Deadline: Award: $0.00
Varies	Charolette Megginson Endowed Vocal Scholarship After having taught for 35 years, Charolette Megginson established this scholarship as a gift to show her love for performing and the students whom... After having taught for 35 years, Charolette Megginson established this... Deadline: Award: Varies

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