COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
2016-2017
PLEASE CHECK SCHOLARSHIP(S) YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AND ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE
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MARIGALE MURRAY BRIGGS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Two scholarships ($1250) are available to a female business
major with a minimum of 90 hours by the end of the current Spring semester. Preference is given to applicants that can document
involvement in university activities and/or community activities, especially cancer awareness organizations. Minimum GPA of 3.5
or better. May be renewable.
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ALBERT EADS SCHOLARSHIP - One scholarship ($1000) is available to a student majoring in business who will have
completed 90 hours by the end of the current Spring semester. Minimum GPA of 3.5 is required.
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COUNTRY FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Two scholarships ($2000) are available to a student who is majoring in finance and
will have completed 60 hours by the end of the current Spring semester. Minimum 3.00 GPA is required overall and within the
major. Preference will be given to those involved in college and/or university activities.
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DR. JACK P. DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP B Four scholarships ($1250) are available to full-time business and technology majors
who will have completed 60 hours by the end of the current Spring semester. Minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Preference given
to veterans, management majors and to applicants who are employed while attending WIU. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
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EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS - Ten scholarships ($2000) are available to business and
technology majors who will have 90 hours earned by the end of the current Spring semester. Minimum GPA of 3.5 is required.
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MAX E. HOWE AND MADGE P. HOWE-COOPER SCHOLARSHIP - One scholarship ($1000) is available to a full-time
business or technology major who is carrying a 3.00 GPA at the end of the Fall =15 semester. Preference is given to high school
graduates of Fulton, Brown or McDonough counties who have demonstrated a record of volunteerism in school, church, or
community. May be an incoming freshman, transfer or existing student.
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G. ALLAN LAFLIN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP – One scholarship ($1000) is available to a full-time business major who will
have earned 60-90 hours by the end of the current Spring semester with the last 30 hours having been in residence at WIU.
Minimum of a 3.00 GPA and demonstration of university activities and accomplishments.
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DAVID AND GRETCHEN MILLER SCHOLARSHIP - One scholarship ($1000) is available to a full-time business major who
will have earned 60 hours by the end of the current Spring semester. Minimum GPA of 3.25 is required. Preference is given to
those who have demonstrated leadership involvement in extra-curricular activities.
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LARRY AND BRENDA MILLER SCHOLARSHIP - One scholarship ($2000) is available to a full-time accounting or finance
major who will have earned 60 hours by the end of the current Spring semester. Must have graduated from an Illinois high school
located south of I-80 or from the Illinois Math and Science Academy. Minimum GPA of 2.75 is required.
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JERRY PURDUM SCHOLARSHIP FOR BUSINESS - One scholarship ($2000) is available to a full-time business major who
will have earned 90 hours by the end of the current Spring semester. Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
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SHARON K.S. AND DONALD J. TOMNITZ SCHOLARSHIP B One scholarship ($5000) is available to a full-time business
major and a U.S. veteran. Minimum GPA of 2.8 is required. Preference is given to those who demonstrate a record of volunteerism
in school, church or community activities. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. May be renewable.
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DR. LEWIS WALL SCHOLARSHIP - One scholarship ($2500) is available to a student majoring in Information Systems or
Management and will have completed 60 hours by the end of the current Spring semester. Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
**For Agriculture, Computer Science, or Engineering Technology majors -- see your advisor for other scholarship opportunities**
Not Applicable for Students Graduating May or July 2016
WIU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
2016-2017
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
NAME _________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
ID#__________________________
(First)
WIU ADDRESS ____________________________________________________
PHONE ___________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________________________
(Street)
(City)
_________________________________________________________
(State)
(Zipcode)
GRADE POINT AVERAGE ______________
HOURS COMPLETED ______________
WIU HOURS ______________
(After this semester)
(After this semester)
PROJECTED GRADUATION DATE_________________________
HOW MANY HOURS PER MONTH DO YOU WORK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO PAY FOR YOUR COLLEGE EXPENSES?
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(hours)
(employer)
MAJOR_________________________________________________
HONORS/AWARDS ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: __________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORK EXPERIENCE _________________________________________________________________________________________
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LIST STUDENT BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS YOU ARE ACTIVE IN ________________________________________________
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PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAMES OF TWO FACULTY MEMBERS WHOM WE MAY CONTACT REGARDING YOUR
APPLICATION:
1)___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2)___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please use another sheet of paper if needed to complete any of the above requirements.
Please turn page over for complete list of scholarships available and mark those you wish to be considered for.
Applications are due in the Dean=s Office (ST 101) by 4:30 pm.
APPLICATIONS DUE MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016