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WIU Awards 2025-2026 President’s Scholarship to Abigail Strack

June 30, 2025

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MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois University (WIU) is proud to announce Abigail Strack of Mahomet as a 2025–2026 recipient of the President's Scholarship, awarded in conjunction with the AIM HIGH Western Commitment Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship provides full coverage of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and a standard board plan for eight semesters.

Strack, found herself "truly impressed" by the opportunities for student involvement at WIU, noting its impressive student-to-faculty ratio and the attention to detail the admissions team was able to provide on her campus visit.

"Western Illinois University felt like my future home," Strack said. "I cannot wait to spend my next four years in Macomb."

During her time at Mahomet-Seymour High School, she took part in band and choir, as well as Scholastic Bowl, National Honor Society and Spanish Club. Strack plans to continue honing her foreign language skills as she majors in nursing with a minor in Spanish.

"I cannot wait to explore clubs and other activities at WIU, such as Campus Students for Christ, as well as meeting new people and learning more about other cultures through spending time at the Multicultural Center," Strack said. "I plan to be an active participant in the Student Honors Association and Student Nursing Association."

To qualify for the WIU President's Scholarship, students must first be awarded WIU's AIM HIGH Western Commitment Scholarship. Additional criteria include demonstrated volunteerism and community service.

For more information on the President's Scholarship, visit wiu.edu/vpaps. Additional scholarship opportunities can be found at wiu.edu/student_success/scholarship.

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