Madison Neuweg of Rochester receives a $10,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Madison Neuweg of Rochester, a senior at Rochester High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $10,000 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 college GPA requirements.

At Rochester High School, Neuweg was involved on the yearbook staff and dance team.

She said she chose UIS because of its proximity to home.

At UIS, Neuweg plans to major in pre-nursing. After graduation she would like to pursue a career as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse and work at St. John’s Hospital. 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 $10,000 over four years, students must earn a 21 to a 23 on their ACT or a minimum of 1060 SAT and hold a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

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/.

Daniel Kelly of Peoria receives a scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Daniel Kelly, a resident of Peoria and student at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been awarded the Leona Stanford Vollintine Scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Kelly is pursuing a double major in accountancy and business administration. He takes classes through the UIS Peoria Center, where he said the students work as a “team.”

“If we have a tough teacher or subject, everyone pitches in to help study and get through the class,” said Kelly. “Most are non-traditional students and are more willing to help others because of the hardships they’ve encountered.”

Kelly has had his fair share of hardships. His retail career was cut short through a company downsizing, which forced him to focus on finishing his degree. “I wanted to finish college with a degree that guaranteed a sustainable income for our future,” he said.

While taking classes, Kelly also works at a local bank as a mortgage reporting specialist.

He said he can picture himself using his degree at the bank, but that he’s also considering a career with a major accounting firm upon graduation.

“The best advice I got from my Intermediate Accounting II professor was to stop trying to figure it out,” said Kelly. “He told me, you can’t possibly know what the next 40 years hold, so instead of trying to figure that out, plan the next four months and go from there.”

Kelly also serves on the UIS Student Government Association as a senator representing the Peoria Center, and was recently elected as Speaker of the Senate in the SGA.

“I have noticed that the students here have a bond that cannot be broken,” said Kelly.

The Leona Sandford Vollintine Scholarship is awarded to students who meet GPA requirements and are enrolled in the College of Business. Candidates must demonstrate academic and personal achievement.

For more information on scholarships, contact the UIS Office of Financial Assistance at 217/206-6724 or finaid@uis.edu.

For a full list of scholarship opportunities visit www.uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/.

 If you are interested in creating a scholarship, please contact the UIS Office of Advancement at 217/206-6058 or giftinfo@uis.edu.

Kaylan Mills of Oswego receives dual scholarships from the University of Illinois Springfield

Kaylan Mills, a resident of Oswego, and business major at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been awarded the Marine Bank Scholarship in Business Administration and the James L. Lundquist Memorial Scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Mills is pursuing a business degree with a concentration in finance.

“I chose business because I have a very analytic mind. I love working with numbers and understanding why processes succeed or fail,” she said.

Mills credits a high school teacher for inspiring her to seek a business degree. “I was really thankful to have had such a passionate teacher teach me about the world of business,” she said.

Mills is also a member of the UIS Women’s Soccer Team. “I consider myself lucky to get the honor or wearing a University of Illinois Springfield jersey and move this program in the right direction,” she said.

This academic year, Mills had the opportunity to study abroad in Belgium. “I had the time of my life gaining new perspectives about the world, seeing breathtaking sights, meeting amazing people and learning so much about myself in the process,” she said.

She was also recently inducted into the UIS chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, a business honor society.

Upon graduation, she hopes to use her UIS business degree to work in a financial or business analyst role.

“These scholarships not only lighten the burden of paying for college, but give me the opportunity to continue my diligent pursuit of academic success,” said Mills.

The James L. Lundquist Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who meet GPA requirements and have an interest in studying abroad for a semester. The Marine Bank Scholarship is awarded to a qualified undergraduate in the Business Administration program.

For more information on scholarships, contact the UIS Office of Financial Assistance at 217/206-6724 or finaid@uis.edu.

For a full list of scholarship opportunities visit www.uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/.

If you are interested in creating a scholarship, please contact the UIS Office of Advancement at 217/206-6058 or giftinfo@uis.edu.

Kristen Hubanks of Chicago admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Kristen Hubanks of Chicago, a senior a Morgan Park High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2017 term.

At Morgan Park High School, she is active on the basketball team, swim team, and water polo team. She also serves as a basketball manager. Hubanks said she chose UIS because the school looked inviting.

She looks forward to learning new things. She plans to major in pre-nursing and would like to work as a nurse in a hospital upon her graduation.

The University of Illinois Springfield is proud to be one of three universities in the world-class University of Illinois System. 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.