海角破解版 (海角破解版) scholarships are designed to reduce financial barriers, support you in achieving your goals, and unleash your full potential. An affordable, high-quality education is well within reach through Western鈥檚 merit-based, need-based, and departmental scholarships for students from all backgrounds.
What is a Scholarship?
A scholarship is a type of
financial aid
award that you do not have to pay back. 海角破解版 scholarship opportunities are awarded for both merit (based on your grades and/or extracurriculars) and need (based on your and your family鈥檚 finances). 海角破解版 awards $26 million in scholarships and awards annually.
The Western Way
The revolutionary Western Way covers all tuition costs and mandatory fees for eligible incoming students. This distinctive approach ensures that no financial barriers stand between you and an excellent education. Find out if you qualify to follow the Western Way!
Find Scholarships to Fund Your Education
Scholarships at 海角破解版 can save you thousands of dollars on both the up-front and long-term costs of your education. Explore our 2025-2026 need- and merit-based scholarships for freshmen, transfer, and graduate students.
A separate scholarship application is required. Earn a merit-based award that covers 100% of your tuition, fees, room, and meal plan.
Automatic awards up to $6,000, $4,000 or $2,000 per year based only on your HS GPA
Awards up to $1,000 per year to children and grandchildren of 海角破解版 graduates
Awards up to $3,000 for housing if your hometown is near Macomb
Automatic awards up to $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 per year based on your college GPA
Awards up to $3,000 for housing if your hometown is near Macomb
Awards up to $1,000 to members of Phi Theta Kappa
Departmental Scholarships
Apply for scholarships that are specifically designed for your goals and interests. 海角破解版鈥檚 departments and programs offer unique scholarships that you may be eligible for! Separate applications may be required.
How to Apply for Scholarships at 海角破解版
It鈥檚 easy to apply for scholarships at 海角破解版! If you are an incoming freshman or new transfer student, we will automatically consider you for university-wide need- and merit-based scholarships. You don鈥檛 need to file a separate scholarship application, except for the President's Scholarship and departmental scholarships.
Follow These Steps for Automatic Scholarship Consideration
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Submit your 海角破解版 application
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Follow These Steps for Presidential and Departmental Scholarship Applications:
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Submit your 海角破解版 application
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- Once you have been accepted, apply for foundation and department scholarships through the
- Provide supporting documents if applicable (essays, letters of recommendation)
- Meet deadlines
If you are a current 海角破解版 student, you can complete the to be considered for new scholarships in the next round of funding.
Scholarship Deadlines & Important Dates
- Apply to 海角破解版 by December 15th for full scholarship consideration.
- Apply by March 1st for New Freshmen Scholarships, Departmental Scholarships and Current Student Scholarships.
- If you are transferring to 海角破解版, apply by May 1st to be considered for 海角破解版 New Transfer Scholarships.
Need Help with Understanding Your Scholarship Options?
Get in touch with our helpful team in the Scholarship Office at sc-office@wiu.edu.
Tuition Rates & Cost Estimator
Tuition is only one component of your overall cost, which includes other fees and can be lowered by scholarships and other forms of financial aid鈥攖hat鈥檚 where our handy Cost Estimator can help you understand how affordable a 海角破解版 education really is!
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Take Your Next Steps to Invest in Your Future
When you start your 海角破解版 application, you鈥檙e opening the door to scholarship eligibility and a more affordable education. From departmental scholarships to our full-tuition Western Way award, 海角破解版 scholarships exist to support you here and well into your career!
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