Scholarship Name:

Western Illinois University (WIU) DREAMers (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Scholarship

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered through WIU to WIU students.

Award Amount:

$5,000.00+(min.)

Number of Scholarships:

Two (2) awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript(s)  Required:

N/A

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

No

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1)  Min. 2.75 GPA; 2) Must be undocumented or have Deferred Access for Childhood Arrival (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) status; 3) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities; 4) Resume required; 5)  Five-hundred (500) word essay on how the scholarship would enhance applicant’s educational goals required; 6) Transcript(s) required.

NOTE:

• Application packet must be submitted via email to dreamers@wiu.edu (Subject line: DREAMer Fund) NLT deadline.

• Recipients notified NLT October 20, 2021.

• Recipients may choose to be anonymous.

Renewable:

N/A

Location:

 Illinois

Eligibility Requirements:

Online application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

May be a graduating high school senior or current college student 

Category (ies):

GPA, Ethnicity, Race, Merit-based, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, School/College

Web Site:

http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=18594

Point of Contact:

Western Illinois University

Attn: Julia Albarracin-Green

Email:  dreamers@wiu.edu

Website:  http://www.wiu.edu/