President's Scholarship

The President’s Scholarship is the most prestigious award offered at Western Illinois University. The Presidential Scholarship is a supplemental Foundation scholarship that, in conjunction with the Western Commitment Scholarship, offers a full-ride scholarship to new freshmen students (covers remaining tuition, student fees, a double residence hall room and standard meal plan).

CRITERIA:

  • New freshman
  • Full-time enrollment
  • Minimum 4.0 GPA
  • Essay
  • Additional criteria may be considered:
    High school honors
    Leadership
    Extracurricular activities
    Volunteer work/community service
    Work experience

Award
Up to tuition, fees, room, & board
Questions regarding eligibility? Contact:
WIU Scholarship Office (New Freshman)
Deadline
12/15/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your future goals. Also discuss how you plan to be involved on campus at Western Illinois University.