2024 IWU Scholarships

IWU net price is at $27,169.00 per year and will likely continue climbing like all colleges around the U.S. There are various ways to combat the steep rises in college tuition, and scholarships can be a key ingredient in reducing the overall cost of Illinois Wesleyan University. IWU awards an average of $27,000.00 to each student, which can help alleviate some of the financial burden. However, most families will need to find other sources of funding to bridge the remaining tuition gap. In addition to the annual tuition, IWU students can expect to pay $N/A in housing costs and $N/A in meal plan costs - if you chose to live in the surrounding area of Bloomington, then those costs could be even higher.

100% of full-time students receive local or institutional grants with an average award size of $26,421.00. Furthermore, 22% of students receive federal grants with an average amount of $4,755.00.

The numbers seem bleak and, truthfully, they are for most average American families. Luckily, the scholarships below are open to Illinois Wesleyan University students, with the goal of helping to afford a college education. Some scholarships may be specifically provided by IWU while others are open to IWU students, though not exclusive to Illinois Wesleyan University.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Illinois Wesleyan University students?

There are 8 scholarships totaling $24,500.00 available to residents. You can easily browse through all 8 scholarships below.

What types of scholarships are available for Illinois Wesleyan University students?

Each scholarship below may have different requirements and guidelines. While some of the Illinois Wesleyan University scholarships can only be used for specific purposes, many of them can be used for all types of expenses including supplies, tuition, room and board and more. Furthermore, this list can include Illinois Wesleyan University study abroad scholarships, Illinois Wesleyan University transfer scholarships, and Illinois Wesleyan University merit scholarships.

Are these scholarships for IWU study abroad?

At least a few of these scholarships below can be put toward IWU study abroad. If the scholarship does not specify a specific purpose or use of funds, then it is most likely eligible. You can double-check with the scholarship provider to confirm.

What scholarships are available to IWU transfer students?

The ScholarshipPoints and Scholarship Owl scholarships, at least, are open to Illinois Wesleyan University transfer students and the funds can be put toward all types of expenses. IWU transfer students face the same financial pressures as normal students, and scholarships providers are well-aware of the need for IWU transfer scholarships.

Are these IWU scholarships limited by major?

You’ll need to check each scholarship’s own guidelines to determine if it is restricted to a specific major. However, most scholarships in this database are open to all students - some scholarships may only be open to certain students based on geographic criteria or areas of interest but they should be clearly marked. Whether you’re a nursing student, honors student, engineering major, or studying another discipline, chances are you’ll find at least 1 scholarship for you.

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Merit Recognition Scholarship
Sponsor:
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and a resident of Illinois who ranks in the top 5% of their class at the end of the seventh semester. Applicant must attend an approved Illinois post-secondary institution as an undergraduate on at least a part-time basis, comply with Selective Service...
Deadline:
October 1
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Illinois Future Teacher Corps Scholarship
Sponsor:
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and a legal resident of Illinois. Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a part-time basis as an undergraduate in a qualified teacher education program at an approved Illinois institution in a teacher shortage discipline. Preference is given...
Deadline:
March 1
$10,000.00
Illinois Incentive for Access
Sponsor:
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Applicant must demonstrate financial need, complete FAFSA, and attend an approved Illinois school.
Deadline:
October 1
$500.00
Grant Program for Descendants of Police, Fire, or Correctional Officers
Sponsor:
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Applicant must be the descendant of a police, fire, or correctional officer killed or disabled in the line of duty and attend an approved Illinois school.
Deadline:
October 1
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Community Service Scholarship for Multicultural Students
Sponsor:
Carnegie Dartlet
Applicant must be from a multicultural background who will be a college freshman beginning in the fall. Application and essay about their community service involvement are required, the essay should not exceed 1,000 words. Selection based upon academic merit (as reflected in transcript, class rank, and GPA) and service to their...
Deadline:
April 1
$2,000.00
Carnegie Dartlet $10,000 Scholarship
Sponsor:
Carnegie Dartlet
Applicant must register on CollegeXpress or have requested college information from one of our magazines (including but not limited to Private Colleges & Universities, Public Colleges & Universities, and Graduate Colleges & Universities) or one of our websites (including but not limited to collegexpress.com, privatecolleges.com, acuinfo.com, and gradcu.com). Applicant must be...
Deadline:
May 1
$10,000.00
August & Edna Zahatko Scholarship
Sponsor:
Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
Applicant must be a graduating senior from Rock Island High School who will pursue a major in engineering or nursing full-time at a college or university in Iowa or Illinois. Financial need and minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Deadline:
March 1
$1,000.00
Safe Water Scholarships
Sponsor:
Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA)
Applicant must be enrolled in a secondary education program related to the water industry, including community college, technical school, four-year undergraduate programs, and masters and doctoral programs. Applicants must be either an Illinois resident or enrolled in an Illinois secondary education program. This includes, but is not limited to such fields...
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
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