Eastern Illinois University, IL
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
50%
Tuition
$11,312 in-state
$13,442 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
both
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#51 in Regional Universities Midwest
Scholarships
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
21
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Tier 3 - $2,000, 21 - 28 ACT, 2.75 - 3.0 GPA, 2.5 GPA for renewal
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
2.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Tier 3 - $2,000, 21 - 28 ACT, 2.75 - 3.0 GPA, 2.5 GPA for renewal
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
2.9
Required SAT
0
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Tier 3 - $2,000, 21 - 28 ACT, 2.75 - 3.0 GPA, 2.5 GPA for renewal
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,750
Required GPA
3.65
Required SAT
0
Required Act
21
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Tier 2 - $2,750, 21-34 ACT, 2.75 - 3.65 GPA, 2.75 GPA for renewal
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,750
Required GPA
2.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
34
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Tier 2 - $2,750, 21-34 ACT, 2.75 - 3.65 GPA, 2.75 GPA for renewal
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,750
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Tier 2 - $2,750, 21-34 ACT, 2.75 - 3.65 GPA, 2.75 GPA for renewal
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
3.65
Required SAT
0
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Tier 1 - $3,500, 27 - 36 ACT , 2.75 - 3.65 GPA, 3.00 GPA for renewal
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
3.35
Required SAT
0
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Tier 1 - $3,500, 27 - 36 ACT , 2.75 - 3.65 GPA, 3.00 GPA for renewal
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
2.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
34
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Tier 1 - $3,500, 27 - 36 ACT , 2.75 - 3.65 GPA, 3.00 GPA for renewal
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$4,500
Required GPA
4
Required SAT
0
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
High Achievement - $4,500, 30-36 ACT , 3.35 - 4.0 GPA, 3.40 GPA for renewal
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$4,500
Required GPA
3.7
Required SAT
0
Required Act
33
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
High Achievement - $4,500, 30-36 ACT , 3.35 - 4.0 GPA, 3.40 GPA for renewal
Commitment To Excellence Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$4,500
Required GPA
3.35
Required SAT
0
Required Act
36
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
High Achievement - $4,500, 30-36 ACT , 3.35 - 4.0 GPA, 3.40 GPA for renewal
Carpenters Local #243 Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Carpenters Local #243 Scholarship
Must be enrolled full-time
a child or stepchild of a member in good standing of Carpenter's Local #243.
Renewable annually provided criteria are met
The award(s) shall be annoucned in the spring and paid in the fall to Eastern Illinois University to be first applied against costs (tuition, fees, housing,etc.) associated with the recipient(s) attending Eastern Illinois University.
Contact: Vice President for Student Affairs - 217-581-3221
Charles Jacobs And Mariann Younger Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Charles Jacobs and Mariann Younger Scholarships
The recipient (s) must be a full-time student, accepted to Eastern Illinois University.
The recipient (s) must demonstrate a strong presence in at least one student activity in any of the following areas: Student Government, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, the Arts, Music, Drama, the Sciences, or Business.
The recipient (s) must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
Awarded for Fall and Spring Semesters.
Amount of the award varies each year.
The check is to be issued directly to the recipient.
Award may be reduced if it exceeds total financial aid under regulations.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 4:30 pm
Contact: Vice President for Student Affairs - 217-581-3221.
Applications available at 1211 Old Main, Vice President for Student Affairs office.
Don And Ferne Rogers And Daughters Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Don and Ferne Rogers and Daughters Scholarship
This award alternates between the College of Sciences (even-numbered years) and the College of Education and Professional Studies (odd-numbered years).
Full-time student accepted to EIU.
Majoring in Elementary or Middle level Education w/ concentration in math or science OR Math with teacher certification OR Science with teacher certification
Minimum GPA of 2.65
Preference given to students actively employed in an effort to pay for their own education.
Financial need is a consideration.
Applications due to College of Education and Professional Studies for the 2015-2016 academic year. Please contact the COS Dean's Office for more information.
Honors Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Honors Award
Award amount $3,000 / year
high school percentile rankings typically above the 90th percentile
renewable up to 8 semesters, Must maintain 3.40 GPA,full-time consecutive enrollment
Honors Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Honors Award
Award amount $3,000 / year
high school percentile rankings typically above the 90th percentile
renewable up to 8 semesters, Must maintain 3.40 GPA,full-time consecutive enrollment
I. Roberta Bell Minority Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
. Roberta Bell Scholarship
Awarded to incoming minority freshmen. Applicants with good academic records and strong performance in extracurricular activities are encouraged to apply. Each scholarship recipient will be assigned a mentor. (Privately funded.)
Jeffrey And Stacia Lynch Firefighter Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
* The recipient(s) must be a full-time undergraduate student accepted to or enrolled in EIU.
* The recipient(s) must be a child or grandchild of a current or retired firefighter in Illinois.
First preference will be given to a child or grandchild of a current or retired
firefighter in Charleston, Illinois.
Second preference will be given to a child or grandchild of a current or retired
firefighter in Coles County, Illinois.
* The recipient(s) must demonstrate a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of
application.
* The recipient(s) must either be currently involved or have past involvement with a form of
community service.
* Preference will be given to a student majoring in one of the options in the College of Arts
and Humanities.
Joseph And Cecilia Covi Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Joseph and Cecilia Covi Scholarship
Recipient (s) must be a full-time student, accepted to Eastern Illinois University.
The recipient (s) must be a high school graduate from Livingston, Illinois.
In the event that there is no qualified candidate from Livingston, Illinois, then the recipient must be a high school graduate who is a resident of Illinois.
The recipient must be an Eastern student at the time that the check is issued.
Contact: Vice President for Student Affairs - 217-581-3221.
Kenneth E. Coffey Jr. Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Kenneth E. Coffey Jr. Scholarship
The recipient(s) must be a full-time student, accepted to EIU. The recipient(s) must be from Coles County, Edgar County, Clark County, or Cumberland County. The recipient(s) must be in good academic standing. Financial need is a consideration but not a requirement.
The award will be applied first against costs (tuition, fees, housing, etc.) with any remaining amount disbursed to the recipient.
Renewable: Yes,must meet criteria
Semester Awarded: Fall
When to Apply: Spring
Contact: Christine Edwards, Scholarship Coordinator - 217-581-7424
Lewis T. White Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Lewis T. White Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship winner shall be selected in the Spring semester and payable one-half the following Fall semester and one-half the following Spring semester.
A full-time student accepted to Eastern Illinois University
Academically talented student who graduated from Charleston High School, in Coles County, Charleston, IL
A declared major in the field of mathematics or science
Financial need is not a consideration
Questions? Contact cos@eiu.edu.
Lori James Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Lori James Memorial Scholarship
Full-time student accepted to Eastern Illinois University.
Preference shall be given to incoming freshman.
Recipient must have an overall GPA of 3.0 unless he/she can demonstrate that he/she is employed over 32 hours per week, then the recipient may have an overall GPA of 2.5.
Recipient must come from a single-parent household.
Recipient must submit a one-page written statement addressing financial need for the scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded for the Fall.
The amount of the scholarship varies each year.
This award is to be used for tuition and fees and housing.
Award may be reduced if it exceeds total financial aid under regulations.
Contact: Vice President for Student Affairs - 217-581-3221.
Lulu Craig Collier Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Lulu Craig Collier Scholarship
The scholarship recipient shall be a high school graduating senior from Coles County, Illinois.
The recipient shall be in the upper 25% of his/her high school graduating class.
The recipient must have a written statement that he/she will be attending EIU the earliest semester possible.
This scholarship is given to a single recipient for a maximum of two semesters. This scholarship is issued bi-annually, Fall and Spring semesters.
This award is to be used for tuition and fees only.
Any over award is to be returned to the Collier Scholarship Fund.
Minority Affairs Scholars Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Minority Affairs Scholars Award (MASA)
Awarded to incoming, first-time freshmen students with good academic backgrounds and a strong record of extracurricular activities.
Patricia Stal Markowski Science Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Patricia Stal Markowski Science Scholarship
Scholarship will be awarded the following Fall semester. Recipient may be eligible to apply for, and receive, the award again (maximum of twice) if he/she continues to meet the criteria.
Full-time undergraduate student majoring in chemistry, nursing, physics, or biological sciences.
Good academic standing and/or at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Continued enrollment at EIU.
Applications due February 26, 2016.
Pemberton Presidential Scholars Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Pemberton Presidential Scholars Award *Approximate Award Amount of $20,176
Selected recipients will receive on-campus room and board (approximately $9,176 per year) and tuition and fees (up to $11,000 per year) for a total of four years. Generally, a student cannot receive a combination of federal, state, and institutional aid that exceeds the cost of attendance.
Must have 31 ACT, 3.75 GPA,
Must maintain 3.40 GPA for renewal
automatically renewable as long as the recipient maintains full-time consecutive enrollment in both fall and spring semesters, maintain good standing with the university, and specific GPA requirements.
-may not be combined with the Commitment to Excellence Scholarship or Honors Award.
Political Science Honors Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1100
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Political Science Honors Scholarship
At the time of selection, the recipient(s) must be a graduating high school senior who has been accepted to EIU.
must have an ACT composite score of 26 or higher or SAT of 1100 or higher, plus graduation in the upper 10% of his/her high school class or a 3.5 high school GPA.
must major in Political Science.
Must submit an essay stating educational plans and career aspirations. For more information, please contact the Department of Political Science.
Contact: Department of Political Science - 217-581-2523
Renewable: No
Presidential Scholars Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$11,000
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Presidential Scholars Award
Award amount $11,000 / year
Must maintain 3.40 GPA for renewal
automatically renewable as long as the recipient maintains full-time consecutive enrollment in both fall and spring semesters, maintain good standing with the university, and specific GPA requirements.
-may not be combined with the Commitment to Excellence Scholarship or Honors Award.
Presidential Scholars Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$11,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Presidential Scholars Award
Award amount $11,000 / year
Must have min ACT of 30-28, GPA of 3.50-3.75
Must maintain 3.40 GPA for renewal
automatically renewable as long as the recipient maintains full-time consecutive enrollment in both fall and spring semesters, maintain good standing with the university, and specific GPA requirements.
-may not be combined with the Commitment to Excellence Scholarship or Honors Award.
Sandra And Jack Pine Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
1310
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Sandra and Jack Pine Scholarship Program
must be a full-time student accepted to the Honors College at Eastern Illinois University and must have a declared and be taking courses required for a major in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics. An incoming freshman must have a (i) a composite score of 30 (or SAT equivalent score of 1980) and either an unweighted high school GPA of 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale) or ranking in the top 90th percentile of the graduating class; or (ii) a composite ACT score of 28 (or SAT equivalent score of 1860) and either an unweighted high school GPA of 3.75 (on a 4.00 scale) or a ranking in the top 95th percentile of the graduating class. Recipients entering their freshman year must submit a letter of recommendation from their high school Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics instructor indicating the applicant's academic ability, accomplishments, and interest in the study of Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics.
financial need shall be considered
A recipient may be eli
Sandra And Jack Pine Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1980
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Sandra and Jack Pine Scholarship Program
must be a full-time student accepted to the Honors College at Eastern Illinois University and must have a declared and be taking courses required for a major in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics. An incoming freshman must have a (i) a composite score of 30 (or SAT equivalent score of 1980) and either an unweighted high school GPA of 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale) or ranking in the top 90th percentile of the graduating class; or (ii) a composite ACT score of 28 (or SAT equivalent score of 1860) and either an unweighted high school GPA of 3.75 (on a 4.00 scale) or a ranking in the top 95th percentile of the graduating class. Recipients entering their freshman year must submit a letter of recommendation from their high school Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics instructor indicating the applicant's academic ability, accomplishments, and interest in the study of Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics.
financial need shall be considered
A recipient may be el
Undergraduate International Excellence Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Undergraduate International Excellence Award
Undergraduate students with an incoming GPA of 3.50 - 4.00 receive a special scholarship rate. Students do not need to maintain 3.5 or higher GPA to retain special rate. No scholarship application is needed.
Ecellence In Fine Arts Fund
Type
Talent
Amount
$2,700
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Excellence in Fine Arts Fund
$2,700 / year
Demonstrate high personal performance and academic standing within the areas of music, art and theatre arts.
Up to 4 years, 8 semesters total.
Renewal requirements are established by each department awarding this scholarship.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533