Dhara Patel of Taylorville awarded a $28,000 UIS Capital Scholars Honors Program Scholarship

Dhara Patel of Taylorville, a May 2020 graduate of Taylorville High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2020 and awarded a $28,000 Capital Scholars Honors Program Scholarship for tuition over 4 years.

At UIS, she plans to major in biology with a focus on pre-medicine.

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 Taylorville High School, she was part of the National Honor Society, student council and Chem Club.

She chose UIS because it is “close to home, less tuition and you earn a University of Illinois degree.”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to attend medical school.

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 $28,000 Capital Scholars Honors Program Scholarship, the student 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 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 fall 2020 term. Apply online at uis.edu/admissions/applytoday/.

Aysa Williams of Springfield awarded a $14,000 University of Illinois Springfield scholarship

Aysa Williams of Springfield, a May 2020 graduate of Lanphier High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2020 and awarded a $14,000 Lincoln Merit 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.

“I chose UIS because I want to stay close to home and there’s really good opportunities here,” she said.

Following graduation, she plans to start a full-time career.

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 18-20 on their ACT or a minimum 940 SAT score 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 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 fall 2020 term. Apply online at uis.edu/admissions/applytoday/.

Rachel Mellott of Charleston awarded $52,000 in scholarships from the University of Illinois Springfield

Rachel Mellott of Charleston, a May 2020 graduate of Charleston High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield as a public policy major for Fall Semester 2020 and awarded $52,000 in scholarships.

Mellott was awarded a $12,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for four years ($3,000 per academic year), which is renewable if the student maintains GPA requirements. She was also awarded a $40,000 Camerata Music Performance Scholarship for four years ($10,000 per academic year), which is renewable if requirements are met.

At Charleston High School, she performed with the choir and was part of the theatre program.

“I am excited to be part of the Camerata Music Program because I was in choir for eight years, and theatre for twelve years,” she said. “This scholarship will make all of the hard work over the last twelve years worth it.”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to earn a master’s 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.

The Camerata Music Performance Scholarship is for non-music majors who wish to perform in UIS Music ensembles. Students must submit a resume and participate in a live performance audition to obtain the scholarship. Camerata students perform in a variety of musical combinations for campus events throughout the academic year.

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 fall 2020 term. Apply online at uis.edu/admissions/applytoday/.