Here are a few of the ways in which your gifts help students:

Providing scholarships and financial aid
IWU provides over $26 million to its students in the form of both merit scholarships and need-based grants.  The University is responsible for approximately three-fourths of all need and merit-based aid students receive.

Allowing recruitment of the best and brightest faculty
Quality instruction is the foundation of any educational experience, and Illinois Wesleyan prides itself on its accomplished faculty.  Financial support also allows guest lecturers to contribute to the University's rich academic atmosphere.

Fostering leading research at the undergraduate level
Every year, across academic disciplines, IWU students complete individual and collaborative research projects.  They present their findings at IWU's John Wesley Powell Research Conference each spring, and some garner invitations to national research conferences, as well.

Building and maintaining top-notch facilities and equipment
Your gifts enhance IWU's ability to provide one of the best small school physical plants in the country.  The University is committed to providing facilities that encourage scholarship, community, and well-being within its student body.

Supporting extracurricular and service activities
Illinois Wesleyan believes the college experience should include opportunities to grow personally as well as intellectually.  To that end, there are hundreds of registered student organizations on campus.  Your gifts help support this effort for sound mind and body.