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Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BGS) Alumni Scholarship

Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship students must be

  • Admitted to the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BGS) degree program

  • Actively working to complete the BGS degree during the most recent summer and/or fall terms, and during the upcoming spring semester. Students who meet one of the following criteria during the most recent summer and/or fall terms are considered active:

    • Received credit for completed coursework at ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University 
    • Received credit for completed coursework at regionally accredited institutions or through ACE-evaluated military or non-collegiate training
    • Submitted prior learning portfolio materials (in draft or completed form) to a BGS academic advisor; or
    • Provided evidence of proficiency testing.

  • Remains in good standing with the University (or any institution of higher education the student is currently attending) and with the community

  • Demonstrates financial need

Terms

A limited number of annual $1,000 minimum awards are available.

Application

BGS Alumni Scholarship Application is found on the

Incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration.

Selection Process

Recipients will be selected by the BGS Alumni Scholarship Committee. 

Please Direct Inquiries To:

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
Malpass Library 3rd Floor
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL  61455-1390

Email BGS@wiu.edu
Phone 309/298-1929