Emily Jones of Pana awarded a $38,000 UIS Capital Scholars Honors Program Deans Scholarship

Emily Jones of Pana, a senior at Pana Senior High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $38,000 Capital Scholars Honors Program Deans Scholarship for tuition over 4 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 Pana High, she is involved in band, National Honor Society, Foreign Language Club and Drama Club.

Jones will major in biochemistry at UIS and plans to attend veterinary school following graduation in order to become a veterinary surgeon.

She says she chose UIS because it was a “small campus with a strong science curriculum.”

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.

In order to receive a $38,000 Capital Scholars Honors Program Deans Scholarship, the student must earn a 27 to a 29 on their ACT or a minimum of 1280 SAT and hold a minimum high school 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/.

Maggie George of Springfield admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Maggie George of Springfield, a senior at Lutheran High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2018 term.

At Lutheran High, she is a part of the volleyball, basketball and track and field teams. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and is a spiritual life leadership team leader.

At UIS, she plans to major in pre-nursing. She says she chose UIS because “of the small class sizes and the nursing program.”

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

Claudia Rawalji of Chicago admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Claudia Rawalji of Chicago, a senior at Disney II Magnet High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2018 term.

At Disney II Magnet, she is co-captain of the dance team, co-president of the National Honor Society, founder of an ASL Club and a senior intern at Kedvale.

She is an undecided major who plans to become an elementary school teacher following graduation from UIS.

“I’m choosing UIS because I think that this school will be an amazing start to the new beginning of my life as an adult,” she said.

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

Shaneela Aaron of Chicago admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Shaneela Aaron of Chicago, a senior at Roberto Clemente Community Academy, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2018 term.

At Roberto Clemente, she is a cheerleader and a dancer. She plans to major in political science at UIS.

“I choose UIS because of the Illinois Innocence Project,” she said. “This is a unique and good hands-on program for pre-law students, such as myself.”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to go to law school and study criminal law in order to become a lawyer.

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

Kameron Kline of Mount Carmel receives a $6,500 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Kameron Kline of Mount Carmel, a senior at Mount Carmel High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield and awarded a $6,500 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over two years.

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

At UIS, Kline will major in pre-nursing with plans to transfer to the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing Springfield Regional Campus (located on the UIS campus) her junior year.

“It is a great school where I can farther expand my education,” said Kline. “It’s not too far away from home. I just feel like UIS is perfect for me.”

At Mount Carmel High, Kline plays basketball and is a member of the track team. She’s also a member of the National Honors Society, Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Youth Advisory Board, honors class and is an office worker.

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 $6,500 over two 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 3.75.

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/.