John L. Whisnand Scholarship

For freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Requires reference information, resume, short essay on one’s character. Financial need considered.

Full description:
The following criteria must be met:

  1. The scholarship recipient shall be a student at EIU, in good standing, with a minimum of one year to complete in order to receive a Bachelor’s Degree.
  2. The recipient shall be a person of outstanding character whose actions and conduct reflect with credit upon EIU.
  3. Financial need IS a consideration.

This award is announced in the Spring and disbursed in the Fall.

Award
Varies
Department
Eastern Illinois University - General, Honors College
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please respond with a brief description of your outstanding character, action and conduct at Eastern Illinois University.
  2. Please submit the name and email address of the first person you have asked to serve as a reference on your behalf.
  3. Please upload a current resume.