Scholarships Available!

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Robert & Blenda Ontiveros Scholarship

  • GPA, ACT, Year in School: Minimum GPA of 2.75, Undergraduate and Graduate
  • Major, Other Requirements: Open to students enrolled in any major at WIU-QC
  • Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 4th @ 4pm
  • Award Amount: $1250 ($625/semester)
  • Apply to: Applications available from QC Scholarship Office
  • Comments: Preference given to students of Hispanic origin

 

Lowell N. Johnson Scholarship

  • GPA, ACT, Year in School: 3.25 GPA, Undergraduate
  • Major, Other Requirements: Open to any WIU-QC major; must live in either Rock Island, Henry, or Mercer county for three years prior to application.
  • Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 4th @ 4pm
  • Award Amount: Variable
  • Apply to/Contact Information: Applications available online and from QC Scholarship Office

 

Chris & Pam Ontiveros Scholarship

  • Major, Other Requirements: Any WIU-Quad Cities major; A past or current member or volunteer of the Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley; and Must be enrolled for a minimum of 6.0 credit hours
  • Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 4, 2020 at 4:00 pm
  • These factors are considered: GPA, Financial need, Community Involvement
  • Apply to: Applications available online and from QC Scholarship Office

Doris & Victor Day Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

Fall 2020

Western Illinois University has been awarded funds through the Doris and Victor Day Foundation to assist students that meet the criteria listed below.

To qualify, a student must:

  • Be a currently enrolled Undergraduate at WIU-Quad Cities and be officially listed as a major in one of the approved undergraduate degree programs.
  • Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Provide an ESSAY of not more than 1,000 words which demonstrates all three of the following criteria:

a. The factors contributing to your needs for funds.

b. Your pursuit of funds to meet those needs.

c. Non-financial reasons you are deserving of this award.

  • Create a separate Statement of Income and Expenses 
  • Provide three Letters of Support (one must be a college professor).

Deadline for submission: Friday, September 18, 2020 at 4:00 pm at Building C, Student Services Desk, Quad Cities Complex. 

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