The Alumni Legacy scholarship awards up to $1,000 annually to an incoming child or grandchild of a WIU graduate.
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Summary
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Benefits
The Alumni Legacy scholarship awards up to $1,000 annually to an incoming child or grandchild of a WIU graduate.
Requirements
- Incoming freshman or transfer student.
- Child or grandchild of a WIU graduate (must have graduated, not just attended).
- Submit a current year FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid with WIU as a school choice prior to the start of the semester of award.
- Enroll full time in WIU undergraduate courses (requires continuous enrollment in fall and spring semesters each year).
Selection Process
- Awarding concludes when funds are exhausted.
- For summer/fall 2026, the priority deadline to apply for admission is April 15, 2026. Register for classes by August 1, 2026.
- For spring 2027, the priority deadline to apply for admission is November 1, 2026. Register for classes by January 1, 2027.
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Application Deadline
April 15, 2026How To Apply
- Scholarships will be disbursed in equal amounts between the fall and spring semesters.
- Total financial aid and scholarships cannot exceed the cost of attendance for Western Illinois University (tuition, fees, on-campus housing, dining) and no refunds will be given.
- All scholarships are subject to the continued availability of funding.
- Available for domestic students only.
For more details, visit WIU Scholarship Webpage
