WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
COEHS DEAN’S OFFICE FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: This scholarship is available to a McDonough County, Illinois
freshman student who has declared a major in the College of Education and
Human Services at Western Illinois University. Applicants must be residents of
McDonough County, Illinois and a graduate of a McDonough County, Illinois high
school. A high school cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and an
ACT of 22 or better is required.
APPLICATIONS: Completed applications should be returned to the College of
Education and Human Services Dean’s Office by April 1.
SELECTION: Final selection will be made by the College of Education and
Human Services Scholarship Committee.
TERMS: This scholarship is valued at $2,000.00 and will be paid in two
installments, fall and spring semesters of the recipient’s freshman year. The
recipient and family members will be recognized at the Annual Western Illinois
University Foundation Scholars’ Recognition Ceremony in the fall.
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
COEHS DEAN’S OFFICE FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Please type
Student’s name _____________________________ WIU ID# ______________
Home address ______________________________ Telephone ____________
High School Grade Point Average _____________ ACT Score ______________
Expected date of attendance at WIU __________________ semester, 20______
Declared Major _________________________________ Department ________
Please list below the names of two individuals who have agreed to write letters of
recommendation for you:
Name ______________________________ Position _____________________
Name ______________________________ Position _____________________
Please ask each individual to submit a letter of recommendation to the College of
Education and Human Services Scholarship Committee, Horrabin Hall 117, by
April 1. Student is responsible for following-up to make sure letters of
recommendation are turned in on time.
On a separate sheet of paper, please type a brief statement of your personal
goals. Return completed application by April 1 to:
COEHS Dean’s Office
Horrabin Hall 117
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Applicant Signature ________________________________________________