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Scholarships

Scholarships

Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ» proudly supports students’ academic achievements through our scholarship opportunities. Explore our automatic scholarships for freshman and transfer students below.

Our application-based scholarships are made possible through generous financial support from our alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff who believe a high-quality education should be accessible without imposing excessive financial burden.

Scholarship Information 2025-26

AIM HIGH Western Commitment Scholarships: up to $6,000

Automatic awards up to $6,000, $4,000 or $2,000 per year based only on your HS GPA

Alumni Legacy Scholarships: Up to $1,000

Awards up to $1,000 per year to children and grandchildren of Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»graduates

Local Leatherneck Housing Scholarships: Up to $3,000

Awards up to $3,000 for housing if your hometown is near Macomb

Transfer Commitment Scholarships: Up to $2,000

Automatic awards up to $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 per year based on your college GPA

Local Leatherneck Housing Scholarships: Up to $3,000

Awards up to $3,000 for housing if your hometown is near Macomb

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: Up to $1,000

Awards up to $1,000 to members of Phi Theta Kappa

ÌýGeneral Scholarships

View the list of awards and 'How to Apply' information below. May 1, 2025 is the application deadline for Fall 2025 students.

+ How to Apply

  1. Apply to be a student at WIU
  2. Complete a to be automatically considered for most Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»scholarships.
  3. Receive additional recommendations on additional scholarships.

Scholarship awards are sent to new transfer applicants 4-6 weeks after the posted deadline.
Questions? View the FAQ

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Specialized Scholarships: Varied Application Deadlines
Scholarship GPA, ACT Requirements Award Deadline
Fraternal Order of Police Book Scholarship No minimum requirements Full time; Resident of McDonough County when graduated from high school $100 January 5 for spring semester
August 1 for fall semester
Episcopal Church of St. George Harold McMullen Memorial Scholarship At least sophomore class level; enrolled full time Preference to Episcopal faith attending an Episcopal church; good academic and judicial standing $500 September 27

ÌýPresident's Scholarship: 100% of tuition and more

Awards 100% of your tuition, fees, room and meal plan

Departmental Scholarships

Select a department to view available scholarships.

Foundation and department scholarships that require an application are available through the .

Students who started classes at Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»in Summer 2024, Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 can find award and renewal criteria here.

Students who started classes at Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»in Summer 2023, Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 can find award and renewal criteria here.

Students who started classes at Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»in Summer 2022, Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 can find award and renewal criteria here.

Foundation and department scholarships that require an application are available on the Scholarship Portal.

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