Scholarships

WIU scholarship programs represent a strong tradition of helping WIU students. The new Western Way initiative could provide full tuition and fees to qualifying freshman and transfer students.

Scholarship Information 2025-26

President's Scholarship: 100% of tuition and more

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

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

Awards up to $6,000, $4,000 or $2,000 per year based on your GPA

Alumni Legacy Scholarships: Up to $1,000

Awards up to $1,000 per year to children and grandchildren of WIU 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

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

General Scholarships

View the list of awards and 'How to Apply' information below. May 1, 2024 is the application deadline for Fall 2024 students.

+ How to Apply

Apply to be a student at WIU
Complete a General Application to be automatically considered for most WIU scholarships.
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

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