Marissa Daws of Louisville receives a $16,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Marissa Daws of Louisville, a senior at North Clay High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a $16,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. She plans to major in criminology and criminal justice at UIS.

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.

Daws says she chose UIS because she loves the city of Springfield and feels UIS is a great place to continue her education.

“Originally, I wanted to visit the university primarily for the reason that it was close to family, but once I stepped onto campus, I knew that I belonged there,” she said. “I am beyond ecstatic to continue my education in such a wonderful environment and I am looking forward to spending the next four years of my life at UIS!”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to stay in Springfield or a surrounding city and work for a business related to her major.

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 $16,000 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 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/.

Christina King of Springfield receives a $30,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Christina King of Springfield, a senior at Lanphier High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a $30,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. She plans to major in biochemistry at UIS.

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 Lanphier High, she is involved in student government, National Honor Society and several language clubs.

King adds that she chose UIS because it “is a really good school and I wanted to stay close to home.”

Following graduation from UIS, King would like to continue her education in a veterinary or optometry program.

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 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/.

Keyana Diaz of Waukegan receives a $14,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Keyana Diaz of Waukegan, a senior at Waukegan High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a $14,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. She plans to major in psychology at UIS.

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 Waukegan High, Diaz earned a varsity letter on the track and field team her freshman year and was involved in theatre productions starting her sophomore year.

“I am choosing UIS because it is a very diverse and exciting community,” she said. “I want to make a difference in the school through their psychology and biology departments.”

Diaz is still exploring career options, however she says her main goal is “to make a difference in people's lives” following graduation.

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 $14,000 over four years, students must earn an 18 to a 20 on their ACT or a minimum of 940 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/.

Naomi Rodriguez of Aurora receives a $6,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Naomi Rodriguez of Aurora, a senior at East Aurora High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a $6,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. She plans to major in public administration at UIS.

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 East Aurora, she is a member of the dance team and the German Honor Society. She says she chose UIS because “I love it!”

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 $6,000 over four years, students must earn an 18 to a 20 on their ACT or a minimum of 940 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/.

Rylee Billington of Normal receives a $38,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Rylee Billington of Normal, a senior at Normal Community West High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a $38,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over four years. She plans to major in exercise science at UIS and play on the women’s soccer team.

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 Normal West, she plays soccer and is a member of the Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Outdoor Adventure Club, National Honors Society, National English Honors Society and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society.

“I'm choosing UIS because I absolutely love the campus and it's close to home,” she said. “I'm excited to be involved with the women's soccer program and study exercise science.”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to continue her education in order 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 $38,000 over four years, students must earn a 30 to a 31 on their ACT or a minimum of 1390 SAT and hold a minimum high school GPA of 4.0 or greater.

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/.

Laney Gowin of Casey receives a $14,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Laney Gowin of Casey, a senior at Casey-Westfield High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a $14,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over four years. She plans to major in elementary education at UIS and play on the Prairie Stars softball team.

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 Casey-Westfield she is a member of the varsity softball and volleyball teams. She is also an active member of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and is a class officer. Gowin volunteers two hours a day at the elementary school working with first and second graders.

“I chose UIS because it has a beautiful campus that feels safe,” she said. “I like that it has a small-town feel and the class sizes will be good for me as a student-athlete.”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to earn her special education endorsement in order to work with students with behavioral disordered. She hopes to make a difference in their lives.

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 $14,000 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 3.76.

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/.

Tyler Yakimisky of Mundelein receives a $14,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Tyler Yakimisky of Mundelein, a senior at Mundelein Consolidated High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a $14,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over four years. He plans to major in communication at UIS and play on the baseball team.

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 Mundelein High, Yakimisky plays on the baseball and basketball teams and is a member of the school newspaper staff.

He says he chose UIS because it’s “an awesome fit for me both academically and athletically.”

Following graduation from UIS, he hopes to continue to play baseball or possibly work in sports broadcasting.

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 $14,000 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 3.76.

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/.

Maxine Touchette of Chicago receives a $20,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Maxine Touchette of Chicago, a senior at William H. Taft High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a $20,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over four years. She plans to major in psychology at UIS.

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 Taft High School, she is on the track and field, gymnastics and soccer teams.

She says she chose UIS because “it’s the best school for me.”

She plans to pursue a Ph.D. following graduation from UIS.

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 $20,000 over four years, students must earn a 24 to a 26 on their ACT or a minimum of 1160 SAT and hold a minimum high school GPA of 4.0 or greater.

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/.

Alyssa Pavlacic of St. Charles receives a $38,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Alyssa Pavlacic of St. Charles, Missouri, a senior at Saint Charles West High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a $38,000 Capital Scholars Honors Program Deans Scholarship for tuition over 4 years. She plans to major in accountancy and will play on the UIS Prairie Stars women’s soccer team.

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 Saint Charles West, she is a member of the varsity soccer, swimming and cross country teams. She also plays in the orchestra and is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, the National Honor Society, Science Club, Friends of Rachel Club and Game Enthusiast Club.

“I am choosing UIS because it is a smaller school and has an accounting program with a good reputation and accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB),” she said. “Small schools work better for me because you can get to know your professors and get more attention from them if needed. I like going to teachers with questions to clarify my understanding of topics, and I feel that smaller schools’ teachers are more reachable.”

Following graduation, she plans to pursue a career in international public accounting and obtain her CPA license.

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/.

Jessica Jacobs of Normal receives an $8,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Jessica Jacobs of Normal, a senior at Normal Community West High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded an $8,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. She is an undecided major who will play on the UIS Softball team.

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 Normal West, she plays softball and basketball and is part of the Freshman Mentoring Program.

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 $8,000 over four years, students must earn an 18 to a 20 on their ACT or a minimum of 940 SAT and hold a minimum high school GPA of 3.26.

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/.

Paul Duarte-Noe of Pana awarded two University of Illinois Springfield scholarships

Paul Duarte-Noe, a resident of Pana and global studies major at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been awarded the Martha Schiebel Harrison and James L. Lundquist Memorial Scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Duarte-Noe said he has always had a passion for exploring different cultures and studying new languages.

As a high school student, he served as a student ambassador to Ashikaga, Japan. He began studying Japanese in community college and continued that path at UIS. He is currently studying abroad in Saitama, Japan.

“I am enrolled in Saitama’s renowned intensive language program, at the end of which, I plan to be certified to work in Japan,” said Duarte-Noe. “I am also volunteering for a non-profit organization called Ashinaga, which provides educational support and emotional care for orphans in Japan who have lost one or more parents due to disaster, illness or suicide.” He hopes to intern with the organization, early next year.

On the UIS campus, Duarte-Noe is involved with the International Student Association and the Asian Student Organization and works with immigration specialists as a student worker for the Office of International Student Services.

“My goal for my career is to work for the U.S. consulate in Japan,” he said.

Martha Schiebel Harrison, a UIS alumnae, and former deputy director for the Office of Public Affairs at the Illinois Department of Transportation, established a scholarship to help young people who dream of a better education. Harrison immigrated to the United States from Germany, in order to obtain a high school education.

The James L. Lundquist Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Mr. Lundquist, a long-time supporter of UIS, and former vice president of investments for A.G. Edwards.

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/. The deadline to apply for institutional scholarships is February 15, 2019.

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

Brittany Liggins of Chicago admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Brittany Liggins of Chicago, a senior at Perspectives Leadership Academy, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 classes. She plans to major in psychology at UIS.

At Perspectives Leadership Academy, she is part of the debate team. She says she chose UIS because of the “educational advantages.”

Following graduation, she plans to become a psychologist.

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.

Britney Law of Litchfield admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Britney Law of Litchfield, a senior at Litchfield Senior High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 classes. She plans to major in elementary education at UIS.

At Litchfield High, she has been involved in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) for three years and was vice president for two years. She also was a member of FFA for two years and Pop Culture Club for one year. She played on the softball team for a year.

“I decided to go to UIS because it was close to my family and gave me all the classes and opportunities I would need to become a Kindergarten teacher,” she said.

Following graduation, she plans to travel and explore the country before starting her teaching career.

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.