Western Illinois University International Scholarships 2023

USA, Western Illinois University, International Scholarships for Masters and Bachelor 2023 is open to International Students. The scholarship allows Bachelor, Masters level program(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at Western Illinois University. 

Western Illinois University (WIU) is a public university located in Macomb, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1899 and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, education, engineering, arts and sciences, and more.

WIU offers several scholarships to international students, including the International Commitment Scholarship, which provides up to $8,000 per year to qualified undergraduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years as long as the student meets the academic requirements.

WIU also offers the International Student Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 per year to qualified international undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence and financial need. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years for undergraduate students and up to two years for graduate students as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.

In addition to these scholarships, WIU offers other types of financial assistance for international students, including graduate assistantships and work-study programs. WIU is committed to making education accessible and affordable for all students, including those from other countries.

#1. International Undergraduate Commitment Scholarship

Award:

• $4,000 – 8,000 per year, available fall and spring semester
• $8,000 per year: 3.5 GPA confirmed by WIU
• $6,000 per year: 3.0 GPA confirmed by WIU
• $4,000 per year: 2.5 GPA confirmed by WIU

Criteria:

• Scholarship eligibility (ICS & UGRDS) is determined at the time of evaluation for admission 
• Applicants will not be reconsidered for scholarships after the point of admission if additional coursework is completed. (IE, an in progress degree is completed AFTER admission is granted to WIU). These scholarships cannot be earned after arriving on campus. You may choose to wait until completion to submit your application if you believe it would be to your advantage.
• Renewable for up to three years (six semesters) as an undergraduate (8 semesters total) OR until student receives a degree, whichever comes first
• 3.0 cumulative GPA must be maintained for renewal
• Continuous enrollment required (Prorated to $750 per 3 SH if an immigration exemption has been awarded for the final semester)
• 50% will be awarded fall semester and 50% will be awarded spring semester. Not available to students on a government or NGO sponsorship program except with a bilateral agreement
• Recipients may enroll in summer school at in-state rates
• Students enrolled in online studies are eligible
• The scholarship only applied to WIU tuition. No cash refund is available.

#2. International Graduate Commitment Scholarship

Award:

• $4,000 per year, available fall and spring semester

Criteria:

• Must be a newly admitted graduate, non-sponsored international student enrolling to WIU for the first time.
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (confirmed by WIU)
• Scholarship eligibility is determined at the time of evaluation for admission 
• Applicants will not be reconsidered for scholarships after the point of admission if additional coursework is completed. (IE, an in progress degree is completed AFTER admission is granted to WIU). These scholarships cannot be earned after arriving on campus. You may choose to wait until completion to submit your application if you believe it would be to your advantage.
• Renewable for a second year with a 3.0 GPA maintained
• Continuous enrollment required (Prorated to $500 per 3 SH if an immigration exemption has been awarded for the final semester)
• 50% will be awarded fall semester and 50% will be awarded spring semester
• Recipients may enroll in summer school at in-state rates
• Students enrolled in online studies are eligible
• Students receiving a graduate assistantship are not eligible for this award
• Scholarship only applied to WIU tuition. No cash refund is available.

#3. International Undergraduate Transfer Commitment

Provides an annual award to incoming transfer, non-sponsored international students enrolling to WIU for the first time.

Award:

• $4,000 – $8,000 per year, available fall and spring semester

Criteria:

• $8,000 per year: 3.5 GPA per year
• $6,000 per year: 3.00 GPA
• $4,000 per year: 2.5 GPA
• Scholarship eligibility (ICS & UGRDS) is determined at the time of evaluation for admission 
• Applicants will not be reconsidered for scholarships after the point of admission if additional coursework is completed. (IE, an in progress degree is completed AFTER admission is granted to WIU). These scholarships cannot be earned after arriving on campus. You may choose to wait until completion to submit your application if you believe it would be to your advantage.
• Renewable for two additional years (four semesters) as an undergraduate (6 semesters total) OR until student receives a degree, whichever comes first
• 3.0 cumulative GPA must be maintained for renewal
• Recipients must have earned a minimum of 24 college credits and eligibility is based on college GPA
• Continuous full-time enrollment (Prorated to $750 per 3 SH if an immigration exemption has been awarded for the final semester)
• 50% will be awarded fall semester and 50% will be awarded spring semester. Not available to students on a government or NGO sponsorship program except with a bilateral agreement
• Recipients may enroll in summer school at in-state rates
• Students enrolled in online studies are eligible
• Scholarship only applied to WIU tuition. No cash refund is available.

Degree Level:

USA, Western Illinois University, International Scholarships for Masters and Bachelor 2023. is available to undertake Bachelor, Masters level programs at Western Illinois University.

Available Subjects:

All Subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

Scholarship Benefits:

Partial funding up to $8000

Eligible Nationalities:

These scholarships are open to international students.

Eligibility Criteria:

It varies for each scholarship.