Ken Takao of Palatine awarded a $4,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Ken Takao of Palatine, a senior at Higgins Education Center, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2021 and awarded a $4,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. He plans to major in history at UIS.

The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.

He plays football and chess and is a member of the Student Council and Cooking Club at Higgins Education Center.

He chose UIS because “the size is right for me and it has wonderful support for students like me,” he said.

Following graduation, he plans to find a job involving giving tours at a history war museum.

All undergraduate first year students are automatically eligible for Lincoln Merit Scholarships. These scholarships are automatically applied upon admission and are based solely on high school GPA. In order to receive $4,000 over four years, the student must have an unweighted GPA of 3.00-3.19. UIS is not requiring students to submit ACT/SAT scores for the 2021-22 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 at uis.edu/apply. Contact the UIS Office of Admission at admissions@uis.edu or 217-206-4847 with questions.

Kaily Brown of Carpentersville awarded an $8,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Kaily Brown of Carpentersville, a senior at Dundee Crown High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2021 and awarded an $8,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. She plans to major in social work at UIS.

The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.

At Dundee Crown, she is a cheerleader and a member of the Youth Leadership Academy, Sister to Sister Leadership Conference, AVID, choir and Boys and Girls Club.

“UIS cares about their students personally,” she said. “I just got a good family vibe when I visited.”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to work as a Department of Children and Family Services case worker.

All undergraduate first year students are automatically eligible for Lincoln Merit Scholarships. These scholarships are automatically applied upon admission and are based solely on high school GPA. In order to receive $8,000 over four years, the student must have an unweighted GPA of 3.20-3.39. UIS is not requiring students to submit ACT/SAT scores for the 2021-22 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 at uis.edu/apply. Contact the UIS Office of Admission at admissions@uis.edu or 217-206-4847 with questions.

Emma West of Pawnee awarded a $6,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Emma West of Pawnee, a senior at Pawnee High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2021 and awarded a $6,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. She plans to major in criminology and criminal justice and be a part of the UIS Prairie Stars cross country and track teams.

The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.

At Pawnee High School, she ran track and cross country. She has also been involved with FFA, SADD, yearbook, Interact, principal's advisory committee and has been part of two school productions and band.

Following graduation, she plans to enter the law enforcement field and become a police officer.

All undergraduate first year students are automatically eligible for Lincoln Merit Scholarships. These scholarships are automatically applied upon admission and are based solely on high school GPA. In order to receive $6,000 over four years, the student must have an unweighted GPA of 3.0-3.25. UIS is not requiring students to submit ACT/SAT scores for the 2021-22 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 at uis.edu/apply. Contact the UIS Office of Admission at admissions@uis.edu or 217-206-4847 with questions.

Noah Campbell of East Peoria awarded a $24,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Noah Campbell of East Peoria, a senior at East Peoria Community High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2021 and awarded a $24,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. He will play on the UIS Prairie Stars Baseball team. 

The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements. 

At East Peoria Community High School, he plays baseball and basketball and is a member of Link Crew, Revive Club and Young Life. 

“I am choosing UIS because of their reputation in providing a good and quality education,” he said. “Also, I was offered a scholarship to join their successful baseball program.” 

Following graduation, he plans on pursuing a sports-related career. 

All undergraduate first year students are automatically eligible for Lincoln Merit Scholarships. These scholarships are automatically applied upon admission and are based solely on high school GPA. In order to receive $24,000 over four years, the student must have an unweighted GPA of 3.60-3.79. UIS is not requiring students to submit ACT/SAT scores for the 2021-22 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/.

Parker Curry of Belleville awarded a full ride scholarship to the University of Illinois Springfield

Parker Curry of Belleville, a senior at Mascoutah High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2021 and awarded a full ride Capital Scholars Honors Program Scholarship.

The scholarship covers up to 16 credit hours of tuition, mandatory fees and room and board each semester and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.

Curry is a member of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp and is a member of the math team, Spanish Club and the National Honor Society at Mascoutah High School. He also volunteers in his community.

He chose UIS because he is “confident that the small class sizes, access to professors and the ability to conduct research will allow me to be a competitive applicant for medical school,” he said.

Capital Scholars Honors Program scholarships are competitive and are based on high school GPA. UIS is not requiring students to submit ACT/SAT scores for the 2021-22 academic year.

The 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. 

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 at uis.edu/apply. Contact the UIS Office of Admission at admissions@uis.edu or 217-206-4847 with questions.

Jacob Hanna of Wichita, Kansas awarded a $34,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Jacob Hanna of Wichita, Kansas, a senior at Maize High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2021 and awarded a $34,000 Capital Scholars Honors Program Scholarship.

The scholarship can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.

At Maize High School, he’s part of the basketball, football and track teams. He’s also a peer helper and a member of the student council, Climate Club and National Honor Society.

“When I visited the campus, it felt like home,” Hanna said. “As well as the strong sense of community support I felt, UIS seemed like a place where I could really succeed.”

Following graduation from UIS, he plans to use his biology degree to work for the government, possibly for the United States Geological Survey.

Capital Scholars Honors Program scholarships are competitive and are based on high school GPA. UIS is not requiring students to submit ACT/SAT scores for the 2021-22 academic year.

The 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. 

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 at uis.edu/apply. Contact the UIS Office of Admission at admissions@uis.edu or 217-206-4847 with questions.

Daniel Franklin of Springfield awarded a $4,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Daniel Franklin of Springfield, a senior at Lanphier High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2021 and awarded a $4,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years.

The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.

At Lanphier High School, he’s a member of the drama club, music and art club.

“The reason I’m choosing UIS is because of the amazing teaching degree program they have and my passion is to educate children and make learning exciting for them, especially during this time and pandemic,” Franklin said. “UIS can help me achieve my dreams and in the process make a difference in the world.”

Following graduation from UIS, he plans to become a secondary education teacher.

All undergraduate first year students are automatically eligible for Lincoln Merit Scholarships. These scholarships are automatically applied upon admission and are based solely on high school GPA. In order to receive $4,000 over four years, the student must have an unweighted GPA of 3.00-3.19. UIS is not requiring students to submit ACT/SAT scores for the 2021-22 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 at uis.edu/apply. Contact the UIS Office of Admission at admissions@uis.edu or 217-206-4847 with questions.