Jacob Laurenzana of Sherman awarded a $28,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Jacob Laurenzana of Sherman, a recent graduate of Williamsville High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2021 and awarded a $28,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. He plans to major in computer science 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 Williamsville High School, he was involved in vocal jazz, madrigals, choir, band, the National Honor Society, Illinois Music Education Association’s (ILMEA) All-State Honors Choir, ILMEA All-State Composition.

“After careful consideration, I believe UIS is the school where I will get the best learning experience and I believe UIS is great for internships,” he said.

Following graduation, he plans to work in hardware engineering.

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 $28,000 over four years, the student must have an unweighted GPA of 3.80-3.99. UIS is not requiring students to submit ACT/SAT scores for the 2021-24 academic years.

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/cost-aid/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.

Destini Tomko of Springfield awarded a $16,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Destini Tomko of Springfield, a recent graduate of Lanphier High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2021 and awarded a $16,000 Capital Scholars Honors Program scholarship. She plans to major in medical laboratory science at UIS.

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

At Lanphier High School, she was a member of the marching band, drumline, choir and National Honor Society. She also played softball, volleyball and football.

“I am choosing UIS because it’s close to home, but also because I think the college will benefit me more than any other college that I have applied for previously,” she said. “I find myself having a bright future by attending the University of Illinois Springfield.”

Following graduation from UIS, “I plan to take the next step in my life and seek out my career path,” she 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 2021-24 academic years.

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/cost-aid/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.

A.J. Holley of Sherman awarded a $24,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

A.J. Holley of Sherman, a recent graduate of Williamsville 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 plans to major in biology with a pre-medical focus 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 Williamsville High School, he was on the track team and played soccer. He was also a member of the National Honor Society. 

“UIS is a good fit for me for many reasons,” he said. “It is a reputable school with knowledgeable professors. The location and cost are ideal, and my mom is an alumna.”

Following graduation from UIS, he plans to attend graduate school. 

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 2021-24 academic years.

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.

Sophia Eckhardt of Vandalia awarded a $36,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Sophia Eckhardt of Vandalia, a recent graduate of Vandalia Community High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2021 and awarded a $36,000 Capital Scholars Honors Program scholarship. She plans to major in psychology at UIS.

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

At Vandalia Community High School, she played volleyball and was a member of scholar bowl, student council, National Honor Society and interact. She was also a class officer.

She says she chose UIS for the “reputation and proximity.”

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 2021-24 academic years.

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.