Willis and Thermutis Christie Scholarship
The Willis and Thermutis Christie Scholarship was established in December of 2011 to create a fund for students displaying the potential for success at Western, but at risk of not finishing their degree due to insufficient financial resources. Willis and Thermutis are the parents of three students (Anthony, Norman and Glenford) who attended Western in the 1980s. Willis and Thermutis migrated from Jamaica to the United States with ten children and despite significant financial challenges, ensured that their children were educated while also helping many other people in need.
In creating the Willis and Thermutis Christie Scholarship, the children of Willis and Thermutis seek to 1) honor the legacy of their parents’ sacrifice and philanthropy, 2) recognize significant financial help provided by Western’s soccer program and Scholarship Office, and 3) recognize a former student organization called Dukes & Duchesses that Norman was a member of, which was dedicated to campus involvement and community service.- Award
- $1000
- Questions regarding eligibility? Contact:
- WIU Scholarship Office (Current Students)
- Deadline
- 03/01/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- Submit an essay outlining your campus involvement and community service.