Rudie Logerquist of Chatham awarded a $20,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Rudie Logerquist of Chatham, a senior at Glenwood Senior 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 legal studies.

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 Glenwood Senior High School, she plays softball and is a member of the marching band, concert band (clarinet, piano and violin) and color guard.

“I chose UIS because it is close to home, offers small class sizes, athletics and great programs,” said Logerquist, whose mother is a UIS alum.

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to attend a law school and pursue a career in corporate or business law. 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/.

Madison Fugnitti of Pawnee awarded a $12,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Madison Fugnitti of Pawnee, a senior at Pawnee High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2020 and awarded a $12,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. At UIS, she plans to major in legal studies.

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 Pawnee High School, she is a cheerleader and a member of the National Honor Society, Student Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and yearbook.

“I chose UIS because I love the campus,” she said. “I am looking forward to attending a university with the prestige of the U of I, but with small classes and close to home.”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to obtain her law 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.

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/.

Janet Olujide of Chicago receives a $16,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield

Janet Olujide of Chicago, a senior at Roger Sullivan High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for fall semester 2020 and awarded a $16,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. She plans to major in legal studies 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 Roger Sullivan High School, she plays on the soccer team and is a member of the Pretty Brown Girl Club, HOSA – Future Health Professionals Club, National Honor Society and Chicago Scholars.

“UIS is different, it's unique in its own way,” said Olujide. “As an undocumented student, UIS offers many opportunities and support for me and others.”

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to attend law 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 $16,000 over four years, students must earn a 21-23 on their ACT or a minimum 1060 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/.

Cody Thompson of Rochelle admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Cody Thompson of Rochelle, a 2018 graduate of Rochelle Township High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall term.

At Rochelle Township, he played football and baseball and was a member of Natural Helpers.

At UIS, he will major in legal studies and plans to attend law school following graduation.

He says he chose UIS because of its location in the state capital.

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.

Crystal Terrazas of Berwyn awarded a University of Illinois Springfield scholarship

Crystal Terrazas, a resident of Berwyn and double major in legal studies and political science at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been awarded the Lee Humphrey Dodd Memorial Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Terrazas, who plans to continue her education in law school, said she found her passion for practicing law while participating in middle school debates.

“During one project, I was the only one defending a side of the argument, to help those that couldn’t help themselves,” she said. “That’s when I realized that is exactly what I wanted to do with the rest of my life; to protect those that can’t protect themselves.”

On campus Terrazas’ leadership helped establish the Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority on campus. She has also served as a resident assistant, a member of OLAS (Organization of Latin American Students), and Model United Nations.

As part of Model United Nations, Terrazas traveled to New York as part of the UIS Delegation, and received the “Outstanding Delegation” award, the highest recognition awarded by the national organization.

She credits her internships with the Atteberry Law Office and political campaigns for Ann Callis and Sen. Dick Durbin with preparing her for law school and her career.

Currently she is working with the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation, helping people who are unable to afford legal services.

Terrazas is on track to graduate in 2018 and will attend law school. After that, she plans to open her own law firm concentrating in immigration rights, family law and women’s rights.

“My internship, organizations and classes have shown me that many people are unable to fight or defend themselves,” she said. “I want to be someone that can do that.”

The Lee Humphrey Dodd Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life of Dodd, a Springfield-area attorney who became the first woman to be named first assistant state’s attorney.

To qualify for the Lee Humphrey Dodd Memorial Scholarship, students must be a legal studies or criminal justice major with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

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 www.uis.edu/financialaid/scholarships/. The deadline to apply for institutional scholarships is February 15, 2018.

If you are interested in creating a scholarship, please contact the UIS Office of Advancement at 217/206-6058 or giftinfo@uis.edu.