Western Illinois University

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Macomb, IL

University Website:  www.wiu.edu/
Apply Online:  wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/

Western Illinois University (WIU) is a public university located in Macomb, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School. Like many similar institutions of the time, Western Illinois State Normal School focused on teacher training for its relatively small body of students. As the normal school grew, it became Western Illinois State Teachers College. Today, Western Illinois University is composed of two campuses that provide a wide range of academic programs. While the main campus is in Macomb, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is in Moline, Illinois.

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Western Illinois University College Scholarships

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Samuel Oliva Scholarship

Western Illinois University, College of Business and Technology

Up to $4,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Samuel Oliva Scholarship is open to accounting majors at Western Illinois University. Selection is based on your academic performance.

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Samuel Oliva Scholarship

Western Illinois University, College of Business and Technology

award

Up to $4,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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Description

The Samuel Oliva Scholarship is open to accounting majors at Western Illinois University. Selection is based on your academic performance.

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Silyx Scholarship

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Silyx Scholarship is open to minority, female and disabled students at Western Illinois University. You must be in good standing to qualify for this award. Preference is given to communication majors.

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Silyx Scholarship

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

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$2,000

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Description

The Silyx Scholarship is open to minority, female and disabled students at Western Illinois University. You must be in good standing to qualify for this award. Preference is given to communication majors.

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Lillian Ruth Robertson Scholarship (Strings)

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Lillian Ruth Robertson Scholarship (Strings) is open to incoming freshman music majors at Western Illinois University. You must be involved in the ensembles to qualify for this award. Selection is based on merit and potential.

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Lillian Ruth Robertson Scholarship (Strings)

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

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$2,000

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Description

The Lillian Ruth Robertson Scholarship (Strings) is open to incoming freshman music majors at Western Illinois University. You must be involved in the ensembles to qualify for this award. Selection is based on merit and potential.

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Colonel Marinda Coultas Wood Scholarship

Western Illinois University, College of Business and Technology

$2,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Colonel Marinda Coultas Wood Scholarship is open to full- time accounting majors at Western Illinois University. You must be in the upper division and have completed intermediate accounting. You must also have a minimum 3.2 GPA in accounting to qualify for this award. Preference is given to applicants from Scott, Morgan, Greene, and Pike...

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Colonel Marinda Coultas Wood Scholarship

Western Illinois University, College of Business and Technology

award

$2,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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Description

The Colonel Marinda Coultas Wood Scholarship is open to full- time accounting majors at Western Illinois University. You must be in the upper division and have completed intermediate accounting. You must also have a minimum 3.2 GPA in accounting to qualify for this award. Preference is given to applicants from Scott, Morgan, Greene, and Pike...

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William H. and Jo Ann B. Sanders Scholarship

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The William H. and Jo Ann B. Sanders Scholarship is open to art majors at Western Illinois University. You must be a sophomore, junior or senior who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 to qualify for this award.

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William H. and Jo Ann B. Sanders Scholarship

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

award

$1,000

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Description

The William H. and Jo Ann B. Sanders Scholarship is open to art majors at Western Illinois University. You must be a sophomore, junior or senior who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 to qualify for this award.

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Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Award Undergraduate Public Communication

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Award Undergraduate Public Communication is open to undergraduate students studying public communication and human relations at Western Illinois University. You must be a senior and have a minimum GPA of 3.3 to qualify for this award.

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Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Award Undergraduate Public Communication

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

award

$1,000

deadline

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Description

The Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Award Undergraduate Public Communication is open to undergraduate students studying public communication and human relations at Western Illinois University. You must be a senior and have a minimum GPA of 3.3 to qualify for this award.

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Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Award Graduate Students Public Comm.

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Award Graduate Students Public Communication is open to graduate students studying public communication and broadcasting at Western Illinois University. You must have completed at least 18 semester hours and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to qualify for this award.

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Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Award Graduate Students Public Comm.

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

award

$1,000

deadline

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Description

The Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Award Graduate Students Public Communication is open to graduate students studying public communication and broadcasting at Western Illinois University. You must have completed at least 18 semester hours and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to qualify for this award.

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Walter Rowland and Alena Belle Purdum Scholarship

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Walter Rowland and Alena Belle Purdum Scholarship is open to art education majors at Western Illinois University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 and a minimum of 60 semester hours of credits. You must also possess leadership qualities as demonstrated by the department and university involvement to qualify for this award.

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Walter Rowland and Alena Belle Purdum Scholarship

Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication

award

$1,000

deadline

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Description

The Walter Rowland and Alena Belle Purdum Scholarship is open to art education majors at Western Illinois University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 and a minimum of 60 semester hours of credits. You must also possess leadership qualities as demonstrated by the department and university involvement to qualify for this award.

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Ruth Russell Memorial Scholarship

Western Illinois University, Arts and Science

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Ruth Russell Memorial Scholarship is open to junior and senior geography majors at Western Illinois University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be enrolled full time, and have completed at least nine hours of coursework in geography to qualify for this award. At least one letter of recommendation is required.

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Ruth Russell Memorial Scholarship

Western Illinois University, Arts and Science

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$1,000

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The Ruth Russell Memorial Scholarship is open to junior and senior geography majors at Western Illinois University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be enrolled full time, and have completed at least nine hours of coursework in geography to qualify for this award. At least one letter of recommendation is required.

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Paul Nollen Biology Honors Scholarship

Western Illinois University, Arts and Science

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Paul Nollen Biology Honors Scholarship is available to junior and senior biology majors at Western Illinois University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be in good standing in the department's Honors Program to qualify for this award.

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Paul Nollen Biology Honors Scholarship

Western Illinois University, Arts and Science

award

$1,000

deadline

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Description

The Paul Nollen Biology Honors Scholarship is available to junior and senior biology majors at Western Illinois University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be in good standing in the department's Honors Program to qualify for this award.

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