Kelsie Burrows of Freeburg awarded a $20,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Kelsie Burrows of Freeburg, a senior at Freeburg High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2020 and awarded a $20,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. At UIS, she plans to major in exercise science and play on the Prairie Stars softball 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 Freeburg High School, she played softball all four years and was a basketball manager her senior year. She was also a member of the National Honor Society.

“I chose UIS because I wanted to be close to home and have the opportunity to play softball,” she said.

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to attend an accredited physical therapy school.

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 $20,000 over four years, students must earn a 24-26 on their ACT or a minimum 1160 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 summer and fall 2020 terms. Apply online at uis.edu/admissions/applytoday/.

Brooke Meador of Virden awarded a $20,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Brooke Meador of Virden, a senior at North Mac High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2020 and awarded a $20,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. At UIS, she plans to major in exercise science.

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 North Mac High School, she plays basketball and softball. She is also a member of Key Club and the National Honor Society.

She chose UIS because “the school is close to home and I like the campus atmosphere,” she said.

Following graduation, she plans to become an athletic trainer in a high school or college setting.

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 $20,000 over four years, students must earn a 24-26 on their ACT or a minimum 1160 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 summer and fall 2020 terms. Apply online at uis.edu/admissions/applytoday/.

Zoie Bowman of Decatur receives a $10,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Zoie Bowman of Decatur, a senior at Meridian High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for fall semester 2020 and awarded a $10,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. She will be playing on the UIS Prairie Stars softball team and majoring in exercise science.

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 am choosing UIS because I love the campus and all the school has to offer,” she said. “Also, I am choosing UIS because it is close to home and is allowing me to continue my softball career.”

At Meridian High School, Bowman plays softball and volleyball. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and the Entrepreneurship Club.

Following graduation from UIS, she would like to move somewhere warm and become a physical therapist assistant.

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 $10,000 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 3.5 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 spring, summer and fall 2020 terms. Apply online at uis.edu/admissions/applytoday/.

Wyatt McIntyre of Cantrall receives an $8,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Wyatt McIntyre of Cantrall, a recent graduate of Athens Community High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded an $8,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. He plans to major in exercise science at UIS.

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 Athens Community High School, he was a member of the cross country and track and field teams. He was also a member of the Biology Club and Math Team.

Following graduation from UIS, he plans to become an athletic trainer or physical therapist.

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 $8,000 over four years, students must earn a 21 to a 23 on their ACT or a minimum of 1060 SAT and hold a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 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/.

Keely Hodgson of Kilbourne receives a $30,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Keely Hodgson of Kilbourne, a senior at Havana 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. She plans to major in exercise science at UIS.

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 Havana High, she is involved in jazz band, pep band, flags, marching band, book club, drama club, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FFA, Girls H Club, Interact Club, softball, scholastic bowl and student council.

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to continue her education and pursue a doctorate of physical therapy 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 $30,000 over four years, students must earn a 27 to 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/.

Rylee Billington of Normal receives a $38,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Rylee Billington of Normal, a senior at Normal Community West High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a $38,000 Lincoln Scholarship for tuition over four years. She plans to major in exercise science at UIS and play on the women’s soccer 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 Normal West, she plays soccer and is a member of the Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Outdoor Adventure Club, National Honors Society, National English Honors Society and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society.

“I'm choosing UIS because I absolutely love the campus and it's close to home,” she said. “I'm excited to be involved with the women's soccer program and study exercise science.”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to continue her education in order to become a physical therapist.

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 $38,000 over four years, students must earn a 30 to a 31 on their ACT or a minimum of 1390 SAT and hold a minimum high school GPA of 4.0 or greater.

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/.

Daniel Jones of Glen Carbon admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Daniel Jones of Glen Carbon, a senior at Fr. Michael J. McGivney High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2018 term.

At McGivney, he is a member of the varsity soccer, basketball and cross country teams. He is also a student leader in the school's house communities and student retreat programs.

“UIS offers my first choice in majors, exercise science,” said Jones. “After visiting 5 other universities, UIS seemed like the best choice of colleges for me because of its size, facilities, community and programs.”

Following graduation, he plans to pursue a career related to his degree and serve in the Illinois Air National Guard.

The University of Illinois Springfield is proud to be one of three universities in the world-class University of Illinois System. Nearly 5,000 students enroll each year at UIS seeking a U of I degree in the friendly learning environment of a smaller university. Located in the state capital, UIS has a special mission in public affairs and has produced thousands of leaders in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

For more information on the University of Illinois Springfield, contact the Office of Admissions at 888/977-4847 or go online at www.uis.edu/admissions.