International Students worrying about paying for high-cost educational expenses required for studying abroad have an opportunity to apply for enormous funds. Western Illinois University is accepting applications for its International Undergraduate & Graduate Commitment Scholarships for the year 2021-2022.
The Western Illinois University introduced the awards for applicants entering the University for any undergraduate or graduate courses. The funds contributed by the department will be sufficient for students to cover their purposes and can also be renewed for up to three to four years.
Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University is known as a public university in Macomb, Illinois. As the regular school grew, it became Western Illinois State Teachers College. The University includes four academic colleges such as Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, Education & Human Services, and Fine Arts & Communication, in addition to an Honors College, the School of Extended Studies, which includes nontraditional programs. It was ranked 413 among the best public and private colleges and universities, from the student’s perspective in Forbes.
Eligibility Criteria
The aspirants must meet up with the given eligibility criteria to be applicable for the scholarship:
For Undergraduate Commitment Scholarship
- The candidate must be an international student.
- The funds are renewable for up to three years (six semesters) as an undergraduate (8 semesters total) or until the recipients receives a degree, whichever comes first
- Must have 3.0 cumulative GPA maintained for renewal
- 30 SH must be completed in the prior awarded year to earn renewal
- Applicants must have accumulated less than 24 college credits
- A continuous full-time enrollment required
- 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 enrol in summer school at in-state rates
- Candidates enrolled in full-time online studies are eligible
- The scholarship only applied to WIU tuition. No cash refund is available
For Graduate Commitment Scholarship
- Must be a newly admitted graduate, a non-sponsored international student enrolling at thhhe university for the first time.
- Must have minimumof 3.00 GPA
- Renewable for a second year with a 3.0 GPA maintained
- Continuous full-time 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
- Students may enrol in summer school at in-state rates
- Candidates enrolled in full-time online studies are eligible
- Applicants receiving a graduate assistantship are not qualified for this award
- The scholarship only applied to WIU tuition. No cash refund is available.
Acceptable Courses and Subjects
The grants are open for studying any undergraduate or graduate degree program in the following fields:
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- Science
- Mathematics
- Communications
- Engineering
- Economics
- Environment
- Visual Studies
- Health
- Humanities
- Music
- Various
Why study at Western Illinois University?
Western Illinois University empowers students, faculty, and staff to lead dynamic and diverse communities. We provide student-centred undergraduate and graduate programs characterized by innovative teaching, research, and service, grounded in multidisciplinary, regional and global perspectives.
- $4,000 – 8,000 per year, available fall and spring semester
- $8,000 per year: 3.5 GPA when confirmed by WIU
- $6,000 per year: 3.0 GPA guaranteed by WIU
- $4,000 per year: 2.5 GPA guaranteed by WIU
- $4,000, available fall and spring semester for Graduate Commitment Scholarship
How to Apply for the Scholarship
To apply for the scholarships, applicants are needed to follow these steps:
Step 1: Apply for Admission
To apply for the funds, an Application for Assistantship available from the School of Graduate Studies or at www.wiu.edu/grad must be submitted along with three letters of recommendation (some programs require specialized recommendation letters) and a statement of personal goals. The application, notes, and information must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies before an assistantship contract may be written.
Step 2: Submit Required Documents
- High school Diploma Certificate
- School transcripts already available
- Transcripts from prior school (only if requested)
- Post-Secondary Transcription
- Official survey results
- Start / Course Vitae
Entry Requirements
- Fellows must meet the general country or study curriculum entry requirement.
- Fellows must demonstrate English language skills and meet the general admission criteria following the country/curriculum you studied.
- Must hold a degree comparable to a recognized U.S. bachelor’s degree.
- Must have a combined GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for all college courses attempted, or have a 3.0 or higher GPA for the last two years of undergraduate work attempted.
- All marks and scores will be converted to a 4.0 grading scale.
Visa Requirements
If offered admission at Western Illinois University, international applicants will need to obtain an F-1 or J-1 visa to study in the US. You must be enrolled on your courses by the beginning of each semester. The Immigration Specialist is required to report non-enrollment to the (DHS) Department of Homeland Security within 30 days of the end of the registration period. Any student who is not enrolled will be reported and will be considered out of status with immigration.
Application Deadline: Open
Contact address: +1 309-298-1414
University location: 1 University Cir, Macomb, IL 61455, United States
