Aaron Elmore of Auburn receives $30,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Aaron Elmore of Auburn, a senior at Auburn High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $30,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over four years.

The scholarship is awarded based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains a college GPA of 4.0 or higher.

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.

To receive $30,000 over four years, students must earn a 27 to a 29 on their ACT or a minimum of 1280 SAT and hold a minimum GPA of 4.0.

At UIS, Elmore plans to major in Computer Science and eventually seek a master’s degree in computer science.

“My goal is to pursue my bachelor’s degree while still being near my friends and family as well as the comforts of home,” said Elmore.

At Auburn High School he is involved in Scholastic Bowl, National Honor Society, Math Club and Chess Club.

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/.

Gianni Perkins of Springfield receives a University of Illinois Springfield scholarship

Gianni Perkins of Springfield, a senior at Springfield High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $13,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over 4 years.

At UIS, she plans to major in psychology. In high school, she played basketball, was on the track team and was a member of the Spanish Club.

“I chose UIS because it is close to home,” she said. “I heard great things about the campus and its programs.”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to become a clinical psychologist working with children or families.

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 on their ACT and hold a 3.75 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/.

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/.

Justin Vivar of Chicago receives a scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Justin Vivar, a senior at Taft High School in Chicago, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $22,000 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.

Vivar will major in accountancy and play baseball for the UIS Prairie Stars, a NCAA Division II team in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. He played baseball in high school and chose UIS to continue playing the sport that he loves.

“I loved the program and what they have going for them, and what they have planned for the future,” said Vivar. “I believe I’m going to have a special four years in this baseball program.”

Following graduation from UIS, he plans to continue his baseball career or possibly work in the accounting field.

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/.

Aldo Garcia of Waukegan admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Aldo Garcia, a senior at Waukegan High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2016 term.

Garcia will be majoring in political science at UIS with a focus on secondary education. He hopes to become a teacher following graduation and possibly seek political office later in life.

“I chose UIS because I want to learn about politics, and what better way to learn about politics than in my state’s capital,” said Garcia. “I really fell in love with the campus, and the environment, and with Springfield in general.”

In high school, Garcia played soccer and was a member of the class council and the Anime Manga Club. He was also a member of the Waukegan High School Student Council and served as president of the Northeast District of Student Councils.

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.

Ashleigh Smith of Petersburg receives a University of Illinois Springfield scholarship

Ashleigh Smith, a Petersburg resident and senior at PORTA High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $12,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over 4 years.

Smith plans to major in nursing at UIS and wants to work in a hospital emergency room following graduation. She says there are two main reasons she chose UIS.

“UIS really felt like the right fit for me,” she said. “The new nursing program sounds really exciting.”

At PORTA, she played volleyball, ran track, and was a cheerleader. She was also a member of Key Club, History Club, FACS Club, National English Honor Society, and played in the band.

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/.

Santiago Focil of Guayaquil, Ecuador receives a University of Illinois Springfield scholarship

Santiago Focil, a resident of Guayaquil, Ecuador and senior at Unidad Educativa Bilinge Torremar, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $24,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over 4 years.

At UIS, Focil will play on the UIS Prairie Stars men’s soccer team and major in economics and business administration.

At the Unidad Educativa Bilinge Torremar, he played on the soccer team and was a member of journalism club, debate team, Torremar Club (Club de Traca), and participated in more than 160 hours of community service.

Following his graduation from UIS, he plans to become an entrepreneur and start his own business.

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 $24,000 over four years, students must earn a 27 ACT/1210 SAT and maintain a 3.75 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/.

Rachel Cobert of Erie receives a University of Illinois Springfield scholarship

Rachel Cobert, a senior at Erie High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for fall 2016 and awarded a $30,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over 4 years.

Cobert plans to major in biology at UIS with a pre-med focus. She’ll also be playing on the Prairie Stars volleyball team.

“I love the town of Springfield and the campus at UIS. During my visits, I felt right at home, so I am excited to begin my future there,” she said.

In high school, she played volleyball and basketball and was on the track and field team. She was also a class officer, a member of National Honor Society and was on the staff of the school newspaper.

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to become a physical therapist.

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. To receive $30,000 over four years, students must earn a 27 to 29 on their ACT and hold a GPA of 4.0 or above.

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/.

Steven Cowles of Springfield admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Steven Cowles of Springfield, a senior at Lutheran High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2016 term.

At UIS, he will major in business administration and play on the Prairie Stars men’s soccer team. He played soccer and basketball in high school.

Following graduation from UIS, Cowles says he plans to work in politics or start his own business.

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.

Tyler Hiserote of Peoria receives a University of Illinois Springfield scholarship

Tyler Hiserote, a Peoria resident and senior at Limestone Community High School in Bartonville, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $10,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over 4 years.

At UIS, Hiserote plans to major in economics or business administration starting in fall 2016. He will also run on the UIS men’s track and cross country teams. He chose UIS because of the size of the campus.

“I chose UIS because it wasn't too small or too big,” he said. “It was the perfect size for me. I felt I would not get lost or become just part of the crowd. I was also impressed with the level of degrees and academics available to the students.”

At Limestone Community High School, he ran on the track and cross country teams. Following graduation from UIS, he hopes to find a job in his field.

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 $10,000 over four years, students must earn a 21 on their ACT and hold a 3.0 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/.

Brittany Wiser of Carlinville admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Brittany Wiser, a senior at Carlinville High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2016 term. She plans to major in English at UIS.

At Carlinville High School, she has been involved in yearbook, band, pit band, chorus and the all school musical. She also plays softball and is a member of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).

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.