Thomas George of Springfield receives a full-ride scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Thomas George of Springfield, a senior at Springfield High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a Capital Scholars Honors Program Chancellor’s Full-Ride Scholarship. He plans to major in information systems security.

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 Springfield High, George is a member of the band, jazz band, choir, theater, Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony and the National Honor Society.

“I chose UIS because I like the academic program in my major and the smaller size of UIS,” he said. “I was awarded both academic and music scholarships and I look forward to participating in the Honors Program.”

Following graduation from UIS, he plans to obtain a job in the information systems security field and possibly earn a master’s degree.

The Capital Scholars 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 Capital Scholars Honors Program Chancellor’s Full-Ride Scholarship, the student must earn a 32 to a 36 on their ACT or a minimum of 1450 SAT 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 email finaid@uis.edu. For a full list of scholarship opportunities visit www.uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/.

Malone Smith of Chicago admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Malone Smith of Chicago, a senior at Harlan Community Academy High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 classes. He plans to major in information systems security at UIS.

At Harlan Community Academy High School, he is a member of the track and field team. He is also a member of the advanced drawing and painting and the robotics programs.

“I choice UIS because it’s affordable, is academically qualified for my major and I’ve heard good things about this school,” he said.

Following graduation from UIS, he’d like to work for Northrop Grumman.

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.

Maksymilian Marciniak of Arlington Heights receives a full-ride scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Maksymilian Marciniak of Arlington Heights, a senior at Rolling Meadows High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 and awarded a Capital Scholars Honors Program Chancellor’s Full-Ride Scholarship. He plans to major in information systems security.

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 Rolling Meadows High, he is the captain of the varsity wrestling team. He is also part of the Rolling Meadows Daily Announcements team where he has served as anchor, editor and lead editor. He is a member of Rolling Meadows Variety Show where he’s performed speed cubing, rapping and a piano solo. He is a peer minister and proclaimer at his local church.

“I chose UIS because it has a National Security Agency (NSA) designated cybersecurity program,” he said. “Also, the staff is very nice and invested in their students.”

Following graduation from UIS, he plans to get a job in the field of cybersecurity and make music on the side.

The Capital Scholars 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 Capital Scholars Honors Program Chancellor’s Full-Ride Scholarship, the student must earn a 32 to a 36 on their ACT or a minimum of 1450 SAT 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 email finaid@uis.edu. For a full list of scholarship opportunities visit www.uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/.