All Opportunities

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.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$2,000.00	Shive-Hattery Scholarship Shive-Hattery is an architecture and engineering firm that has been in...	Deadline07/01/2024
$2,500.00	William Butterworth Foundation Scholarship Katherine Deere Butterworth’s community involvement and philanthropy led...	Deadline07/01/2024
$1,000.00	WIU-QC Minority Student Scholarship CRITERIA: Any class level Undergraduate or graduate WIU-QC...	Deadline07/01/2024
$4,000.00	"Three M" Communication Department Scholarship The “Three M” Scholarship is established by Communication Department...	Ended
$1,500.00	A. Gilbert Belles Scholarship The A. Gilbert Belles Scholarship was established by professor emeritus...	Ended
Varies	A. L. Knoblauch Scholarship The A.L. and Muriel Knoblauch Scholarship was established in honor of...	Ended
$1,000.00	A.B. ROBERTS SCHOLARSHIP The A.B. Roberts Scholarship was originally establised by Mr. Roberts in...	Ended
$0.00	A.J. Ryden Scholarship This fund was established by Mr. A.J. Ryden, who graduated from WIU in...	Ended
Varies	Accountancy Scholarship This scholarship is funded through annual donations to the Accountancy...	Ended
$1000	African American Studies Undergraduate Scholarship This scholarship is supported by the Dean’s Office, College of Arts &...	Ended
$1,400.00	Albert Eads Scholarship Mary B. Ewing created this scholarship in memory of Albert Eads, who was...	Ended
$1,200.00	ALFRED LINDSEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Alfred J. Lindsey Memorial Scholarship was established by Mary K....	Ended
$2,000.00	Alice Bennett Kellogg Kinesiology Scholarship Alice Bennett Kellogg was a graduate of WIU and is a legendary name on...	Ended
$1,000.00	Alice Irene Gardner Schulze & Irene M. Schulze Wilcox Scholarship The Alice Irene Gardner Schulze and Irene M. Schulze Wilcox Scholarship...	Ended
Varies	Andy Zinn-Genesis Systems Group Engineering Scholarship This scholarship has been established by Genesis Systems Group,...	Ended
$2,500.00	ARTHUR G. TILLMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR GEOGRAPHY & METEOROLOGY MAJORS The Arthur G. Tillman Memorial was established in honor of Dr. Arthur G....	Ended
$900.00	BETH M STIFFLER SCHOLARSHIP This account was established in honor of Dr. Beth M. Stiffler. CRITERIA:...	Ended
$500.00	Betty & Henry Ruebush Scholarship The Ruebush family has a strong reputation in McDonough County, IL as...	Ended
$1,000.00	Beu Jeans for Scholarships The concept for Beu Jeans for Scholarships materialized during a Beu...	Ended
$0.00	BILL BRADSHAW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Bill Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship was established in the fall of...	Ended
$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
$1,600.00	BLENDA OLSON SCHOLARSHIP The Blenda Olson Scholarship was established to honor the late Blenda...	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 The Clarence E. Neff Memorial Scholarship was established in the spring...	Ended
$700.00	Clarence E. Neff Memorial Scholarship Fund The Clarence E. Neff Memorial Scholarship was established in the spring...	Ended
$1,700.00	CLIFFORAD A. AND ROSA JULSTROM FOREIGN LANGUAGES SCHOLARSHIP The Julstrom Foreign Language Scholarship was established by Dr....	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

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