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Scholarships

Transfer Commitment Scholarship 2026-27

Transfer Commitment scholarships are available to incoming transfers and amounts may vary up to $3,000.

What are the requirements?

  • Incoming transfer student.
Award Amount Eligibility (What You Need) Scholarship Renewal Requirements
Up to $3,000 3.50 GPA or higher 3.0 GPA at WIU, maximum of six additional semesters of undergraduate classes
Up to $2,000 3.25 - 3.49 GPA 3.0 GPA at WIU, maximum of six additional semesters of undergraduate classes
Up to $1,000 3.00 - 3.24 GPA 3.0 GPA at WIU, maximum of six additional semesters of undergraduate classes
  • The GPA for incoming students is based on theÌý final, official transcript(s) Ìýfrom all colleges 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 in a minimum of 6 undergraduate semester hours. Requires continuous enrollment in fall and spring semesters each year.ÌýÌý

What else do I need to know?

  • Scholarships will be disbursed in equal amounts between the fall and spring semesters.
  • Total financial aid and scholarships cannot exceed the direct cost of attendance for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University (tuition, fees, on-campus housing, dining) and no cash refunds will be given.
  • All scholarships are subject to the continued availability of funding.
  • Available for domestic students only.Ìý
  • Scholarship ends when a bachelor's degree is attained.

Priority Deadline to Apply for Admission and Register for Classes

  • Awarding concludes when funds are exhausted.Ìý
  • For summer/fall 2026, the priority deadline to apply for admission is August 1, 2026. Register for classes by August 29, 2026.
  • For spring 2027, the priority deadline to apply for admission is January 1, 2027. Register for classes by January 23, 2027.