Eleni Monroe of Hilliard, Ohio receives a $30,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Eleni Monroe of Hilliard, Ohio, a senior at Hilliard Davidson 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. At UIS, she plans to major in chemistry with a focus in pre-medicine and play on the UIS Golf 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 Hilliard Davidson High, she plays golf and is a member of the orchestra and the National Honor Society. She is also a Freshman Focus Leader and a Renaissance Board Member.

“I chose UIS because I liked the campus, the educational opportunities and was offered an opportunity to play golf,” she said.

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to attend dental school to eventually become an orthodontist.

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/.