WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEAN’S NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA:
1. 3.00 GPA
2. Financial need
3. Non-traditional student (i.e., over 25; has worked/is working a full-time job either in
or outside the home, OR is a parent working part time/studying part time)
APPLICATIONS:
Dean’s Office, College of Education and Human Services, Western Illinois University,
Horrabin Hall 117, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
TERMS:
$500 first year; renewal with maintenance of 3.00 GPA
SELECTION PROCESS:
Final selection will be made by the College of Education and Human Services
Scholarship Committee.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: April 1
IS THIS AWARD OR SCHOLARSHIP RENEWABLE? Yes
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR RENEWABILITY?
Student must maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Student must apply each year for
renewal. Application will be re-evaluated along with those of other applicants. Renewal
will not exceed four years of continuous enrollment.
Return Application Materials by April 1 to:
Dean’s Office
College of Education and Human Services
Western Illinois University
Horrabin Hall 117
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEAN’S NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please Type
Student Name_________________________________ ID# ______________________
Campus Address _________________________________ Telephone_______________
Home Address ___________________________________ Telephone_______________
Community College attended (if applicable) ____________________________________
Community College GPA ____________________________ Age__________________
Major ____________________________________ Minor ________________________
Year _____Fr _____So _____Jr _____Sr
_____ Grad. 1st yr.
_____ Grad. 2nd yr.
Current GPA at WIU _________________
Off campus responsibilities (family, work, etc.)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Scholarships/financial assistance currently being received
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
The attached recommendation form should be completed by a current or former instructor
and returned by April 1. If this is your first semester of postsecondary education, this
recommendation may be waived.
On a separate sheet of paper, please type a brief biographical statement highlighting
major endeavors (family or work) between high school and college, and indicate your
reasons for entering or returning to college, as well as for pursuing a career in education
or human services.
All application materials must be received by April 1 in the Dean’s Office, College of
Education and Human Services, Western Illinois University, Horrabin Hall 117,
1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455.
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Applicant Signature
_______________________
Date
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION and HUMAN SERVICES
DEAN’S NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
RECOMMENDATION
Name of Applicant ________________________________________________________
This scholarship is designed to support the older student who decides to attend or return
to college, after pursuing family and/or work responsibilities following high school.
In the space below (or on a separate, attached sheet) please type a brief description of the
applicant’s suitability for a career in education or human services and of his/her potential
for success in pursuing an education or human services degree. Please share any
information that will help the college Scholarship Committee determine the need or merit
of this applicant for the financial aid ($500/year) accompanying this scholarship.
_______________________________
Name
_______________________________
Position
_______________________________
Signature
_______________________________
School/Department
Please return by April 1
Return Application Materials to:
Dean’s Office
College of Education and Human Services
Western Illinois University
Horrabin Hall 117
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455