Eastern Illinois University/Scholarship

Watson Family Scholarship

Amount variesNot guaranteed

The following criteria must be met: 1. The recipient must be a full-time or part-time student currently accepted to and enrolled at Eastern Illinois University for a minimum of six semester hours of instruction. 2. The recipient must major in one of the following areas: pre-business or business, political science, or theater with preference given to theatrical lighting. 3.

Award Varies

Closed 15 October 2026

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Who it is for, in the provider's words

Which collegeWatson Family Scholarship - Eastern Illinois University Scholarships
Who can applyThe recipient must have an overall GPA of 2.5. on a 4.0 scale 4.
Where you liveAll recipients must be a resident of Illinois. 8.
Who can applyThe following criteria must be met: 1. The recipient must be a full-time or part-time student currently accepted to and enrolled at Eastern Illinois University for a minimum of six semester hours of instruction. 2. The recipient must major in one of the following areas: pre-business or business, political science, or theater with preference given to theatrical lighting. 3. The recipient must have an overall GPA of 2.5. on a 4.0 scale 4. The recipient must display a need for financial need. 5.
Who can applyThe recipient(s) must demonstrate a high quality of character as demonstrated through academic (e.g. student academic organizations, etc.) or community activities. 6. The recipient must submit a one page personal letter setting forth the reason for applying and stating future career goals. 7. All recipients must be a resident of Illinois. 8. Priority should be given to a Coles County resident who qualifies. If none should exist, then selection can be based upon statewide residency. 9.
Who can applyThe recipient(s) may be eligible to apply for, and receive, the award one additional time provided he/she continues to meet criteria. This award is to be announced and awarded in the Fall semester.
Who can applyDepartment Political Science, School of Business, Theatre

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Where this comes from

Official source: https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Source level: Provider verifiedRead from the provider's own page.
Deadline: 15 October 2026
How often: one time

In the provider's words: where each detail comes from

Name: Watson Family ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
Provider: Eastern Illinois University ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
What it provides: The following criteria must be met: 1. The recipient must be a full-time or part-time student currently accepted to and enrolled at Eastern Illinois University for a minimum of six semester hours of instruction. 2. The recipient must major in one of the following areas: pre-business or business, political science, or theater with preference given to theatrical lighting. 3. The recipient must have an overall GPA of 2.5. on a 4.0 scale 4. The recipient must display a need for financial need. 5. The recipient(s) must demonstrate a high quality of character as demonstrated through academic (e.g. student academic organizations, etc.) or community activities. 6. The recipient must submit a one page personal letter setting forth the reason for applying and stating future career goals. 7. All recipients must be a resident of Illinois. 8. Priority should be given to a Coles County resident who qualifies. If none should exist, then selection can be based upon statewide residency. 9. The recipient(s) may be eligible to apply for, and receive, the award one additional time provided he/she continues to meet criteria. This award is to be announced and awarded in the Fall semester.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
Amount: Award VariesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
Deadline: Deadline 10/15/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
Which college: Watson Family Scholarship - Eastern Illinois University ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
Who can apply: The recipient must have an overall GPA of 2.5. on a 4.0 scale 4.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
Where you live: All recipients must be a resident of Illinois. 8.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
Who can apply: The following criteria must be met: 1. The recipient must be a full-time or part-time student currently accepted to and enrolled at Eastern Illinois University for a minimum of six semester hours of instruction. 2. The recipient must major in one of the following areas: pre-business or business, political science, or theater with preference given to theatrical lighting. 3. The recipient must have an overall GPA of 2.5. on a 4.0 scale 4. The recipient must display a need for financial need. 5.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
Who can apply: The recipient(s) must demonstrate a high quality of character as demonstrated through academic (e.g. student academic organizations, etc.) or community activities. 6. The recipient must submit a one page personal letter setting forth the reason for applying and stating future career goals. 7. All recipients must be a resident of Illinois. 8. Priority should be given to a Coles County resident who qualifies. If none should exist, then selection can be based upon statewide residency. 9.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
Who can apply: The recipient(s) may be eligible to apply for, and receive, the award one additional time provided he/she continues to meet criteria. This award is to be announced and awarded in the Fall semester.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641
Who can apply: Department Political Science, School of Business, TheatreRead on 2026-10-11 from https://eiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/19641

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