College Awards

Illinois Wesleyan University

PrivateBloomington, ILAdmit rate 39%
Official aid page
Biggest award
Full tuition
Worth up to
about $231,000 total
Awards
8
Cost per year
$70,700

Guaranteed with admission

Guaranteed if you meet the cutoffs

McLean County Scholarship Guarantee

$40,000 a year · about $160,000 over 4 years

Seniors graduating from designated McLean County high schools (or homeschooled in McLean County); must live on campus. Admit without restriction.

In-state studentsRenewable
Feb 1, 2027Official page

Apply by Feb 1 for merit scholarship consideration

Considered when you apply

Considered when you apply for admission

President's Scholarship (International)

Full tuition · about $231,000 over 4 years

Highly qualified first-year international students based on academic achievements, talents, and interests.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable
Feb 1, 2027Official page

Apply by Feb 1 for merit scholarship consideration

National Merit Scholarship

$40,000 a year · about $160,000 over 4 years

National Merit Scholars.

National MeritRenewable
Feb 1, 2027Official page

Apply by Feb 1 for merit scholarship consideration

IWU Alumni Talent Scholarship

$39,000 a year · about $156,000 over 4 years

Majoring in the College of Fine Arts (Theatre, Music, or Art); based on audition, portfolio review, or interview.

Major-specificRenewable
Feb 1, 2027Official page

Apply by Feb 1 for merit scholarship consideration

Merit-Based Scholarships (International)

$38,000 a year · about $152,000 over 4 years

Qualified international applicants with outstanding academic achievement and test scores.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable
Feb 1, 2027Official page

Apply by Feb 1 for merit scholarship consideration

IWU Alumni Scholarship

$38,000 a year · about $152,000 over 4 years

Primary factor is academic profile (GPA and test scores). For College of Liberal Arts and School of Nursing students.

Major-specificRenewable
Feb 1, 2027Official page

Apply by Feb 1 for merit scholarship consideration

IWU Alumni Opportunity Grant

$22,000 a year · about $88,000 over 4 years

Academic profile for students in the College of Liberal Arts and School of Nursing.

Major-specificRenewable
Feb 1, 2027Official page

Apply by Feb 1 for merit scholarship consideration

Separate application

Separate application

Jennings Music Scholarship

$1,000 a year · about $4,000 over 4 years

Non-music majors who wish to continue singing or playing an instrument in a university ensemble.

Major-specificRenewable
Feb 1, 2027Official page

Apply by Feb 1 for merit scholarship consideration