Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Scholarship Summary:
When applying to UIS, all undergraduate freshmen (domestic and international) are automatically eligible for Merit Scholarships. These scholarships are automatically applied upon admission and are based solely on GPA.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Obtain a minimum high school GPA of 3.0
Value of Scholarship:
The UIS Merit Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. First-Year Merit scholarships: Up to $8,000 per academic year
ii. Out-of-State Grant for domestic students: Up to 15 credit hours {Min. 3.25 GPA and FAFSA required for this award}
The awards are renewable for up to four years in which the student is enrolled as a full-time (12 hours or more), on campus student each semester and maintains a required UIS institutional GPA.
Scholarship Application Guide:
There is no separate scholarship application, simply apply to UIS and the Admissions staff will automatically review your eligibility.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Illinois at Springfield Freshman Scholarship Page.