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.

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Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
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: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$2,000.00	Colonel Marinda Coultas Wood Scholarship This scholarship was established by WIU alum Col. Marinda Coultas Wood, who is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran. CRITERIA: Accountancy... This scholarship was established by WIU alum Col. Marinda Coultas Wood,... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$2,000.00	Craig Neader Scholarship for Accountancy Craig Neader, a graduate of Western Illinois University, is currently the owner and founder of the Continuum Financial... Craig Neader, a graduate of Western Illinois University, is currently... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $2,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$1,000.00	Department of Finance Real Estate Scholarship This scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor. CRITERIA: Finance major taking the real estate concentration (Finance 321, 421 and... This scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor. CRITERIA: Finance... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,000.00	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
$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	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
$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
$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
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
$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
Varies	John Deere Accountancy Scholarship The John Deere scholarship program creates a pipeline of strong candidates for internships and future full-time employment. CRITERIA: Accounting... The John Deere scholarship program creates a pipeline of strong... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$2,000 - $5,000 (progressive scholarship)	Laura Janus Accountancy Scholarship This scholarship was established by Laura Janus, a graduate of WIU’s Accountancy program. Laura was a founding partner of Holland Capital who... This scholarship was established by Laura Janus, a graduate of WIU’s... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $2,000 - $5,000 (progressive scholarship)	Deadline03/15/2020
$2,000 - $5,000 (progressive scholarship)	Laura Janus Accountancy Scholarship This scholarship was established by Laura Janus, a graduate of WIU’s Accountancy program. Laura was a founding partner of Holland Capital who... This scholarship was established by Laura Janus, a graduate of WIU’s... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $2,000 - $5,000 (progressive scholarship)	Deadline03/15/2020
Varies	Malcolm & Mary Lou Torgerson Scholarship The Malcolm S. and Mary Lou Torgerson Scholarship was established following Dr. Torgerson’s retirement from Western Illinois... The Malcolm S. and Mary Lou Torgerson Scholarship was established... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
Minimum $1,000.00	Marcus K. Sipolt Scholarship Marcus K. Sipolt, a CBT grad and 2000 Alumni Achievement Award recipient, established the Marcus K. Sipolt Scholarship. CRITERIA: Accountancy... Marcus K. Sipolt, a CBT grad and 2000 Alumni Achievement Award... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Minimum $1,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
Varies	McGraw Hill Book Scholarship This book award is for a deserving student enrolled in classes where McGraw Hill textbooks are required. New freshman Accounting major U.S.... This book award is for a deserving student enrolled in classes where... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
Minimum $1,000.00	Penelope J. Yunker Scholarship Dr. Penelope Yunker was chair of the Department of Accountancy from August 1986 through August 2004. CRITERIA: Accounting major Graduate student... Dr. Penelope Yunker was chair of the Department of Accountancy from... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Minimum $1,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
$1,500.00	Rhonda Haffner Scholarship Rhonda Haffner, originally from rural Macomb, received her bachelors degree in accountancy, and serves on the WIU Foundation Executive Board. Ms.... Rhonda Haffner, originally from rural Macomb, received her bachelors... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,500.00	Deadline03/15/2020
Varies	RSM Scholarship WIU’s Accounting program ha had a long standing relationship with RSM (formerly known as McGladrey) as they recruit students for internships and... WIU’s Accounting program ha had a long standing relationship with RSM... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
Varies	Samuel N. Oliva Scholars Program - Four-Year Scholarship totaling $24,000 This program was established by Samuel Oliva, WIU Accountancy graduate and Certified Public Accountant since 1977. It is a four-year progressive... This program was established by Samuel Oliva, WIU Accountancy graduate... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$4,000.00	Samuel N. Oliva Scholarship Established in 2001, this was the first WIU scholarship established by Samuel Oliva, WIU Accountancy graduate and Certified Public Accountant since... Established in 2001, this was the first WIU scholarship established by... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $4,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020
Varies	SCIMA Scholarship Established by the student leadership of the Student Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (SCIMA). CRITERIA: Full-time... Established by the student leadership of the Student Chapter of the... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
$350.00	Society of Accountancy Scholarship The scholarship was created to reward students who contributed to their fellow students, the university and the community through active... The scholarship was created to reward students who contributed to their... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $350.00	Deadline03/15/2020
Varies	Thomas A. Nardi Scholarship HISTORY: The Thomas A. Nardi Scholarship is funded through an endowment established by Tom Nardi. Tom is a graduate of Auburn High School and... HISTORY: The Thomas A. Nardi Scholarship is funded through an endowment... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Deadline03/15/2020
Minimum $1,000.00	Thomas R. Rauman Scholarship This account was established with a donation by Barbara Rauman to honor her late husband, Thomas R. Rauman. CRITERIA: Accountancy... This account was established with a donation by Barbara Rauman to honor... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Minimum $1,000.00	Deadline03/15/2020

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