Madison Fugnitti of Pawnee awarded a $12,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Madison Fugnitti of Pawnee, a senior at Pawnee High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2020 and awarded a $12,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. At UIS, she plans to major in legal studies.

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 Pawnee High School, she is a cheerleader and a member of the National Honor Society, Student Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and yearbook.

“I chose UIS because I love the campus,” she said. “I am looking forward to attending a university with the prestige of the U of I, but with small classes and close to home.”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to obtain her law degree.

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 $12,000 over four years, students must earn an 18-20 on their ACT or a minimum 940 SAT score and hold a minimum high school GPA of 3.76 or above.

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 uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/.

Students may apply for admission to UIS free of charge for the summer and fall 2020 terms. Apply online at uis.edu/admissions/applytoday/.