UIS Donor-Funded Institutional Scholarship
The UIS Donor-Funded Institutional Scholarship Application for the 2026-27 academic year is live!
UIS Teacher Education scholarships and other aid can be found below. Please consider completing the FAFSA® and apply for funding consideration using the UIS Donor-Funded Institutional Scholarship Application! Please submit your application by February 17, 2026 by noon CST.
Ann Orr Carlson Endowed Student Teaching Scholarship
In memory of Ann Orr Carlson, who taught in Springfield public schools for 27 years as a 2nd and 3rd-grade teacher. A dedicated and caring teacher, Ann served as a supportive mentor to many student teachers over her long and distinguished career.
Eligibility: (1) Be in your student teaching semester, (2) have elementary education as a primary major, secondary major, or pursuing elementary education certification, (3) have academic merit, and (4) plan to pursue an elementary education teaching career. Preference will be given to students teaching in Springfield School District #186, in Sangamon County, and in Central Illinois in that order.
Cinda Klickna Scholarship
Cinda Klickna taught high school English in Springfield District #186 for over 25 years. She has served in leadership roles in many community and education organizations and has been a freelance writer for over 30 years. Cinda’s lifelong passion has been education and helping students learn grammar and writing.
Eligibility: (1) Be pursuing teacher licensure to teach English or Language Arts at middle or secondary levels and (2) have strong English skills which may be demonstrated through the scholarship application narrative or essay. Merit and financial need shall be considered equally.
Frankenfeld Scholarship
Eligibility: (1) Be a post-baccalaureate student pursuing Illinois teacher licensure, (2) be non-traditional, and (3) demonstrate financial need and academic merit. Preference is given to students working full-time and attending classes part-time.
Gordon & Ina Robertson Scholarship
Eligibility: (1) Be an undergraduate student, (2) pursuing a degree in education, and (3) have at least a grade point average of 3.0.
John E. Erickson Memorial Scholarship
Dr. John E. Erickson was a passionate educator, having taught all levels of the field from elementary grades to university graduates. A firm believer that education was the key to democracy and freedom, Mr. Erickson influenced countless students in the education field. Along with his wife, Delinda A. Chapman, Ed.D., he was very active in the Springfield branch of the American Association of University Women. The John E. Erickson Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. Chapman in memory of her husband.
Eligibility: (1) Be a non-traditional student enrolled in a UIS graduate program. Preference is given to students in the Educational Leadership Program.
Loken Family Scholarship
Eligibility: (1) Be an undergraduate enrolled in the College of Public Affairs & Education, (2) must intend to be an educator serving students with special needs, (3) demonstrate financial need, and (4) be enrolled in at least 2 classes each semester.
Thomas Education Scholarship
Eligibility: Be a student pursuing a degree in Education with preference given to (1) students in Elementary Education (2) residents in Sangamon County and (3) single parents. The student should be a resident of Illinois, with demonstrated financial need, a GPA of 3.2 or higher, and involvement in student activities or community organizations.