Western Illinois University
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
NRF Foundation University ChallengeNational Retail Foundation |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline June 23, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe NRF Foundation University Challenge is available to full-time sophomore-level and above undergraduate students of all majors who are attending NRF member institutions. Teams of three - four students will work together to identify a new and innovative retailing opportunity for a major retailer and present a pitch presentation, competing for... View Scholarship Details |
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Silyx ScholarshipWestern Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication |
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award $2,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Lillian Ruth Robertson Scholarship (Strings)Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication |
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award $2,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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William H. and Jo Ann B. Sanders ScholarshipWestern Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Award Undergraduate Public CommunicationWestern Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication |
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award $1,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Award Graduate Students Public Comm.Western Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Walter Rowland and Alena Belle Purdum ScholarshipWestern Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Ruth Russell Memorial ScholarshipWestern Illinois University, Arts and Science |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Paul Nollen Biology Honors ScholarshipWestern Illinois University, Arts and Science |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Lillian Ruth Robertson (Piano/Voice) ScholarshipWestern Illinois University, Fine Arts and Communication |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Lillian Ruth Robertson (Piano/Voice) Scholarship is open to incoming female freshman music majors at Western Illinois University. Selection is based on an audition. View Scholarship Details |
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