Keegan Sabol of Kampsville receives a University of Illinois Springfield scholarship

Keegan Sabol, a Kampsville resident and 2016 graduate of Calhoun High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $13,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over 4 years.

He plans to major in computer science at UIS and wants to become a video game developer or computer programmer.

“I have researched and found UIS to provide an excellent education at a reasonable cost,” said Sabol. “It is small enough to offer a great student-teacher ratio, but still offers the best in a college education. I also have family members who attended UIS and have done well that encouraged me to attend.”

At Calhoun High School, Sabol was on the scholastic bowl team, a member of the track team and played baseball. He was also a member of the National Honor Society, a teacher's aide, and took part in the Olympiad.

All incoming UIS freshmen are eligible to apply for Lincoln Merit Scholarships. The amount awarded is based upon the incoming student’s ACT or SAT score. In order to receive $13,000 over four years, students must earn a 21-23 on their ACT and hold a 3.75-3.99 GPA.

For more information on scholarships, contact the UIS Office of Financial Assistance at 217/206-6724 or email finaid@uis.edu. For a full list of scholarship opportunities, visit www.uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/.

Valentina Rodriguez Escobar of Gurnee receives a University of Illinois Springfield scholarship

Valentina Rodriguez Escobar of Gurnee, a senior at Warren Township High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $12,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over 4 years.

At UIS, she plans to major in business administration and will play for the NCAA Division II Prairie Stars women’s soccer team. She played varsity soccer in high school.

“At UIS, there are many academic and athletic opportunities that I am excited to pursue. I am confident the academics will prepare me for a successful future that will help me to accomplish my professional goals. Athletically, UIS provides me a challenging environment that allows me to compete at a high level,” she said.

Following graduation, she plans to excel in the business world and become a successful, bilingual businesswoman.

All incoming UIS freshmen are eligible to apply for Lincoln Merit Scholarships. The amount awarded is based upon the incoming student’s ACT or SAT score. In order to receive $12,000 over four years, students must earn a 21 on their ACT and hold a 3.5 GPA.

For more information on scholarships, contact the UIS Office of Financial Assistance at 217/206-6724 or email finaid@uis.edu. For a full list of scholarship opportunities, visit www.uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/.

Hope Rush of Liberty admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Hope Rush of Liberty, a senior at Liberty High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2016 term.

At UIS, she will major in biology. Her ultimate career goal is to become a physical therapist.

“I felt very welcome when I visited (UIS) and it’s not too far from home,” said Rush.

In high school, she played on the basketball and softball teams.

The University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the world-class University of Illinois. Over 5,000 students enroll each year at UIS seeking a U of I degree in the friendly learning environment of a smaller university. Located in the state capital, UIS has a special mission in public affairs and has produced thousands of leaders in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

For more information on the University of Illinois Springfield, contact the Office of Admissions at 888/977-4847 or go online at www.uis.edu/admissions.

Emily Zimmerman of Cary receives a scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Emily Zimmerman of Cary, a recent graduate of Cary-Grove High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $28,000 Capital Scholars Honors Program Scholarship for tuition over 4 years.

The scholarship is awarded based on GPA and ACT scores and can be renewed for a total of four years, if the student maintains a college GPA of 3.0 or higher.

At UIS, she plans to major in clinical laboratory science and hopes to one day work for her hometown hospital.

“I chose UIS because it has the size of a small private college, but the quality of education of a large public university,” said Zimmerman.

In high school, she played in the marching band, concert band and jazz band. She was also a member of the scholastic bowl team, winning second place in the conference her senior year. She was also on the math team, a member of the Spanish Club, Friends of Rachel Club and the CVC (cinema, video games and comics) Club.

The CAP Honors Program is a selective undergraduate program combining high standards and emphasis on excellence with a small residential college model, enrolling only about 100 first-year students each year.

The program brings together intellectually strong students with talented, dedicated faculty to create a unique academic environment within the greater UIS community.

Capital Scholar Honors students participate in an interdisciplinary core curriculum designed to prepare students for their major and provide leadership opportunities.

For more information on scholarships, contact the UIS Office of Financial Assistance at 217/206-6724 or email finaid@uis.edu. For a full list of scholarship opportunities, visit www.uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/.